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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

by Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae

A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.

Chart trend

Position in the Christianity chart (US), last 90 days.

#72
all-time peak
9
days in the top 100 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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The Truth Behind 1 Enoch (with Joel Muddamalle)

The Book of Enoch has exploded in popularity. Some people claim it unlocks the Bible's greatest mysteries, while others say it shouldn't be trusted at all. So,

Sep 1
1 h 06 min

Weekly Cultural Update: Political Violence Polls; Massachusetts Abortion Law; Gen Z Stress Crises; Flooding in Nepal

Voter Views on Political Assassination: Sean McDowell and guest host Thaddeus Williams react to alarming poll data showing 17% of voters view the assassination of UnitedH

Aug 28
1 h 02 min

Michael Heiser on Angels and Demons (with Joel Muddamalle)

Has the church largely misunderstood the nature and origin of angels and demons? Are there other heavenly divine beings that are not angelic or demonic, and if so, where

Aug 25
1 h 20 min

Weekly Cultural Update: Betting on the Palisades Fire; Meta Youth Lawsuits; Young Conservative Socialists; Building AI Influencers

Betting on the Palisades Fire: Scott and Sean examine the ethics surrounding Polymarket users placing financial wagers on the 2025 Palisades fire, asking where open marke

Aug 21
1 h 00 min

A Christian and Mormon Dialogue (with Grant Underwood)

Where do evangelicals and Mormons agree and where do we disagree? For this unique episode, Sean dialogues with BYU professor Grant Underwood about his new book Latter-day

Aug 18
1 h 27 min

Weekly Cultural Update: Michigan Pass/Fail Grading; AOC & Egg Freezing, AI Viruses, AI Pastor Twin; Canada's Military Prayer Ban

University of Michigan Pass/Fail Policy: Sean and Scott critique UMich's decision to shift first-semester freshmen to pass/fail grading, arguing that lowering academ

Aug 14
58 min

Debating God's Existence (With Adam Lloyd Johnson)

What is the best evidence for God's existence and what are the toughest challenges against it? In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Christian apologist Dr.

Aug 11
33 min

Weekly Cultural Update: Democratic Socialism; Weed Consumption; PowerWash Simulator; The Great Romance Slump

Shift Towards Democratic Socialism?: Scott and Sean discuss Muslim candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic primary victory in battleground Michigan, examining whether the r

Aug 7
59 min

The Most Important Muslim Convert to Christianity

What can a nineteenth-century Christian convert from Islam teach us about faith, truth, and one of history's most influential Christian–Muslim debates? Today, Sean i

Aug 4
1 h 15 min

BONUS: A Jewish Thinker Challenges Christianity–Sean Responds

In this engaging dialogue, Sean is joined by Shabbos Kestenbaum, a political commentator and graduate of Harvard Divinity School, to debate whether or not Jesus is the Me

Jul 31
1 h 20 min

The Moral Argument for God (With William Lane Craig & David Baggett)

What is the moral argument for God? What is meant by the notion of moral realism? How do we respond to the claim that evolution can explain morality? We'll answer th

Jul 28
36 min

BONUS: 14 Questions with Stuart and Cliffe Knechtle

Cliffe and Stuart Knecthle are two of the most influential apologists today. As a father-son duo, they travel to college campuses to engage skeptical students today with

Jul 24
1 h 05 min

My Apologetics Dinner Party (With Louis Markos)

What does an apologetics dinner party look like? How do you develop an environment conducive to spiritual conversations? What are some of the most challenging apologetics

Jul 21
37 min

BONUS: Why Todd McFarlane Denies God (but "loves" Spider-Man, His Family, and Life)

Todd McFarlane is a legend in the comic world—co-creator of Venom, record-breaking Spider-Man artist, and the mind behind Spawn. But what does he really think about God?

Jul 17
2 h 25 min

Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet (With John Turner)

Who was Joseph Smith and what childhood experiences shaped his life, worldview, and the start of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What are some of his pos

Jul 14
34 min

BONUS: Why Skeptics are Taking Religion Seriously (with Charles Murray)

Charles Murray is a Harvard and MIT-trained policy analyst and the author of Taking Religion Seriously. He joins me to explore why many educated people never seriously co

Jul 10
1 h 08 min

The Changing Moral Landscape (with Scott Rae)

How has the ethical landscape changed over the past few decades? What new issues and technological challenges have emerged that Christians need to think about and respond

Jul 7
48 min

BONUS: Bart Ehrman on the Moral Argument and the Teachings of Jesus

Did the teachings of Jesus actually transform the moral conscience of the West? And if they did… does that point to objective moral truth or just cultural evolution? Sean

Jul 3
1 h 04 min

Lovingly Confronting Silence & Arrogance (With Shane Idleman)

America is in a divided and angry moment. Should "niceness" be our goal? When is it right to confront another Christian and how should we do so? What is the key to balanc

Jun 30
1 h 16 min

Cultural Update: What Americans Think When No One Is Watching; Gen Z and Risk-Taking; High Schoolers and Turning Point USA; Hidden Awareness in Vegetative States

What Americans Think When No One is Watching: Scott and Rick analyze "The Honesty Project" by The Free Press, highlighting the stark contrast between what Americans tell

Jun 26
58 min

Chart positions

Where Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 3, 2026).

#130 ▼ 1 Christianity US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’m so happy I found this podcast! I have been known to listen to certain episodes multiple times. Subjects are timely and the biblical insight is incredibly helpful for me. Thank you so much Sean and Scott for your diligence and attention to detail for each episode.

1MicahD · Jun 2025

The Think Biblically podcast has been a huge blessing in my life. I grew up in a strong Christian household and attended a wonderful church, yet for many years I struggled with bridging the gap between understanding the Bible, and applying it to modern cultural issues - in other words, developing a Christian worldview. This is an area I’ve been striving to grow in, and the Think Biblically podcast is one of the most helpful resources I have found. What makes them stand out is their combination of commitment to truth, and commitment to kindness and charity. They treat differing perspectives fairly, and along the way I’ve learned a lot about how to engage lovingly with ideas I disagree with. Scott and Sean, I’m very grateful for your work; thank you!

writeleft11 · May 2025

This is a wonderful podcast that presents the hosts perspectives with humility. This is a thoughtful podcast that tries to balance truth and grace in a time where it’s too easy to a champion only one side.

Chphd · May 2025

I am grateful for this podcast and especially do look forward to the Friday cultural updates. However, whenever Scott or Sean are unable to host, they always bring in other men to guest host, and never a female colleague. Surely there are women who work at Biola whose voices are respected? I have emailed a few times, asking for the reasons behind that decision, but haven’t received any response. I think this podcast could benefit from a female perspective on occasion.

BJP_SLP · May 2025

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