Episodes
Creativity and Mission: A Conversation with David Zach from Remedy Drive
In this episode, Nate and James host David Zach from Remedy Drive. They discuss the creative process and how there is no realm of the "mundane." David also discusses the bands invovlement with Exodus Road, a human trafficking...
Dwight Moody's Evangelism and Social Action: An Interview with Dr. Gregg Quiggle
James sits down with Dr. Gregg Quiggle, author of the forthcoming book titled Bread and Bibles. They discuss Dwight Moody's enduring impact on the world, the characteristics that make him so compelling, and the challenging as...
Thinking Freely (and Christianly) with Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers
In this episode, James and Nate have a very real and transparent conversation about life and what that looks like in comparison to America and Ireland. It is very easy to see Darren's zeal and heart for the Lord! For more on...
How to Live Boldly for Christ: An Interview with Shayna Rattler
It was a pleasure to welcome Shayna Rattler from A God Shift to Thinking Christian. Shayna talks about the trajectory her ministry is taking and how every Christian needs to be listening to and following Christ. She also talk...
Did the Biblical Flood Really Happen? An Interview with Dan Biddle, Executive Producer of The Ark and the Darkness
In this episode, James speaks with Dan Biddle, executive producer of The Ark and the Darkness. In addition to discussing the new film, James and Dan consider some of the evidence presented in the film and the plausibility of ...
How Should Christians Respond When Slighted or Gaslighted? A Reflection on Easter and the Transgender Day of Visibility
In this episode, James discusses the convergence of Easter and the Transgender Day of Visibility that occured this March 31st. After clearing some ground about the Bible's teachings about our misdirected desires and actions, ...
Chris Worthington- Multiplied Movie
In this episode, James sits down with Chris Worthington. He is the director of the movie "Multiplied" coming to theaters for two days only. May 20th and 21st. In this movie Chris sets out to document what the future of eva...
Thinking Christian about God and Evil
In this episode, James offers a brief discussion of God and evil. He provides a description of evil as disorder based on Genesis 1-3, as well as considering the role of suffering in the Christian life. To read more on God and...
What Can We Learn from the Persecuted Church?- A Conversation with Jeff King
In this episode, James talks with Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern (persecution.org) and author of a new book titled The Whisper. They discuss some of the lessons Jeff has learned in working with the pe...
How Can Churches Protect the Vulnerable? A Conversation with Theresa Sidebotham
In this episode, James speaks with Theresa Sidebotham from Telios Law. They talk about the necessity of caring for the vulnerable in the context of the local church. Theresa shares her thoughts on how spiritual abuse develops...
Thinking about Israel- Proclaiming the Gospel as the Best Way We can Support Israel
In this episode, James discusses the modern state of Israel. He considers some of the challenges associated with eschatology and encourages Christians (regardless of their views of the end times) to recognize that Israel's co...
A Legacy Beyond Baseball: A Conversation with Darryl Strawberry
In this episode, James and his guest host Richard Beatty sit down with Darryl Strawberry. Darryl shares his testimony, talks about his ministry, and offers insights into the sort of legacy he wants to leave beyond baseball. D...
The Practical Implications of Our Beliefs- A Conversation with Jeremy Slayden
In this episode, James speaks with Jeremy Slayden about Jeremy's research on dispensationalism. Jeremy and James discuss a variety of issues related to biblical eschatology and the modern state of Israel. You can find out mor...
Dealing with our Delusions- A Conversation with Laura Gallier
In this episode, James speaks with Laura Gallier author of the Delusion Series, a set of fictional novels highlighting the spiritual struggles that are too often lost when we consider the issues we face in today's world. Jame...
How Do We Spend Time With God?
Marching forward requires an understanding of the direction that God wants us to go. In this special episode of “March or Die”, another Christian podcast on the LifeAudio podcast network, Veteran Jeremey Stalnecker will speak...
An Interview with Brant Hansen- How Should Christians Think about Health, Healing, and the Proclamation of the Gospel
In this episode, James and co-host Nate Giarrantano sit down with Brant Hanson to talk about Brant's life, career, and ministry. In particular, James, Nate, and Brant talk about Brant's work with Cure International, the mirac...
How Should Christians Think about Worship (and Politics)
In this episode, James follows up the interviews with Ayanda Khumalo and Dan Bremnes with a discussion of worship based on his new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness. You can check o...
How Does God Lead Us? A Conversation with Dan Bremnes
In this episode Nate Giarrantano and James Spencer sit down with Christian recording artist Dan Bremnes. We discuss Dan's winding road in the music industry and God's ongoing faithfulness. You can find out more about Dan at h...
How Should Christians Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 2
In this episode, James continues his conversation Ayanda Khumalo. Ayanda recently released his album titled In Jesus . He is also getting ready to release his second children's book as a follow-up to Aya and Abba . Ayanda and...
How Should Chrisitans Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 1
In this episode, James sits down with Ayanda Khumalo who recently released his album titled In Jesus . Ayanda and James discuss Ayanda's approach to worship and the way he thinks about pulling an album together. You can find ...
How Should Christians Think about Business and Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 2
In this episode, James continues his conversation with Rylee Meek of The King's Council and The King's Council Podcast. James and Rylee discuss Rylee's ministry and how the Chruch might think differently about business and mo...
How Should Chrisitans Think about Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 1
In this episode, James speaks with Rylee Meek of The King's Council and The King's Council Podcast. James and Rylee discuss Rylee's background and how his faith informs his life, ministry, and understanding of business. You c...
How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 2
In this episode, James continues his conversation with Lowell Busenitz. They discuss the ways our mindsets are influenced by the gifts God has given us and how to go about thinking well as Christians. You can find Soul Work b...
How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 1
In this episode of Thinking Christian, James discusses entrepreneurship with Lowell Busenitz. Lowell completed his dissertation on the mindset of entrepreneurs and the mental models they use. He and James discuss the ways his...