Season 1
Arianna Molloy | Healthy Calling: Breaking Free from Workaholism and Finding True Rest
What does it truly mean to live out your calling? In this special crossover episode from the Thinking Christian podcast, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Arianna Molloy, professor of organizational communication at Biola Un...
The Serpent's Craft: Unpacking the Ambiguity and Tragedy of Genesis 3:1-7
What makes temptation so compelling? In this episode of Thinking Christian's Prepped Series, Dr. James Spencer takes us deep into one of Scripture's most foundational passages—the fall narrative in Genesis 3:1-7. Far from a s...
Rethinking "Helper": Unpacking the True Meaning of Ezer in Genesis 2
What does it truly mean to be a "helper"? In this episode of Thinking Christian's Prepped Series, Dr. James Spencer challenges common misconceptions surrounding the Hebrew word ezer , often translated as "helper" in Genesis 2...
Temple, Eden, and the End of All Things: How Sacred Space Shapes Discipleship
What if the tabernacle, the Garden of Eden, and the Great Commission are all telling the same story? In this episode of Thinking Christian's Prepped Series , Dr. James Spencer uncovers the theological thread that weaves from ...
In God’s Image: Dignity, Dominion, and the Distorted Imago Dei
What does it actually mean to be made in the image of God? In this episode of Thinking Christian's Prepped Series , Dr. James Spencer dives deep into one of the Bible’s most profound claims about humanity. Exploring five majo...
Back to the Garden: What Genesis Teaches Us About Order, Obedience, and Being Human
In this premiere episode of Thinking Christian's Prepped Series, Dr. James Spencer takes us to the beginning—not just of the Bible, but of everything. But instead of debating science or timelines, he asks three essential ques...
In Reality: The Biblical Teaching Office
In an age where charisma can eclipse character and trending ideas often overshadow timeless truth, how can we safeguard the integrity of Christian teaching? In this episode of PREPPED, accompany Dr. James Spencer on an explor...
In Reality: How Cultural Stories Hijack Biblical Interpretation
Are we letting culture shape our Christianity more than Christ? Today, on the PREPPED Podcast, host James Spencer, PhD, explores how cultural narratives—like individualism, consumerism, and political ideologies—can subtly dis...
In Reality: How Our Faith Becomes Untethered
Is your faith grounded in God’s Word—or shaped by cultural and personal preferences? In this episode of PREPPED, join us as host James Spencer, PhD, explores what it means to pursue a faith truly anchored in Scripture. As cul...
Christianity and Open-Mindedness
Can being open-minded actually lead us astray? Tune in to today’s episode of PREPPED, where host James Spencer, PhD, unpacks the balance between openness and conviction within Christian discipleship. Discover how true open-mi...
PREPPED Highlights: Wisdom, Faith, and Spiritual Growth
Join us for a special episode of PREPPED as we look back at some of the most thought-provoking and insightful moments from our top five most popular episodes so far. These curated highlights feature deep theological insights,...
False Teaching and False Teachers
How can a teaching feel true and still lead you away from God? In this episode of PREPPED join James Spencer, PhD, as we dissect the subtle dangers of false teaching—particularly the kind that offers comfort at the expense of...
Responding to God
What if the key to spiritual transformation lies not in our circumstances but in our responses to God? In this episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, on an exploration of the power of response as a spiritual discipline....
Reorienting Attention
Your attention may be more than just a cognitive skill—have you ever considered that it could be a moral compass guiding your spiritual journey? In this episode of PREPPED, join host James Spencer, PhD, for an exploration of ...
Reordering Loves
What happens when we are led by our desires rather than by God's design? Today on PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as we invite our listeners to explore the deep and transformative concept of reordering our loves—shifting ou...
The Unbalanced Life
Achieving a “balanced life” is a prevalent concept in our current age, but is it simply a mirage? In this episode of PREPPED, James Spencer, PhD, challenges this modern obsession with balance and productivity by inviting us t...
Spiritual Disciplines
The true measure of spiritual growth isn’t necessarily found in grand gestures—but rather in quiet, consistent moments of faithfulness. In this episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as we unpack the teachings of Matthe...
Justification by Faith: Romans 4 and James 2
Embracing a God-centered rhythm of decision-making will transform even the smallest of our choices into acts of faith. In this episode of PREPPED, James Spencer, PhD, is diving into this profound concept through examining Eli...
The Sons of Abraham: Galatians 3
What happens when we prioritize God's voice over the world's advice? In today’s episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as he invites us to challenge the cultural mantra of “follow your heart” by examining what it means ...
Abraham's Learning Curve: The Near-Sacrifice of Isaac
What does true obedience look like? In this episode of PREPPED, accompany James Spencer, PhD, as we journey through the challenging narrative of Genesis 22, where Abraham faces the ultimate test: the command to sacrifice his ...
Abraham's Learning Curve: Hagar and Ismael
Today on PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as we unpack the complexities of Abraham’s journey, exploring how moments of tension, trust, and obedience shaped his legacy. From Abraham’s decision to father a child with Hagar to ...
So Only God Gets the Glory: Abram, the King of Sodom, and a Paradigm for Christian Decision-Making
Could a single act of courage redefine the course of faith and history? In this episode of PREPPED, join James Spencer, PhD, as he unpacks the remarkable narrative of Genesis 14, where Abram’s bold rescue of his nephew Lot re...
Abraham's Learning Curve: Sister-Wife Narratives (Egypt and Abimelech)
Uncover the intricate dance between faith and fear as we explore Abram's journey into Egypt, in today’s episode of PREPPED. By unpacking the events of Genesis 12:10-20, where Abram’s decision to present Sarai as his sister, J...
Enter Abram: God's Call of Abram as the Solution to the Problem of Independence
Today, on PREPPED, we’re exploring what happens when human ambition clashes with divine purpose. Listen in as James Spencer, PhD, contrasts the Tower of Babel narrative with God’s call to Abram, revealing two opposing paths—s...