Season 3
Ray Chang | Discipleship & the Future of the Church
he church is at a crossroads. With rising disaffiliation and declining trust, how can we re-engage the next generation? How do we stop the drift and disciple effectively in today's world? In this episode of Thinking Christian...
Arianna Molloy | Healthy Calling: Breaking Free from Workaholism and Finding True Rest
Is your work-life balance out of sync? Do you struggle with burnout, workaholism, or feeling like your job defines you? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Ariana Malloy , communication pr...
Shane Wood | What Does It Mean to Be Human? Technology, AI, and the Image of God
As AI and digital technology become more embedded in our daily lives, what does it really mean to be human? Are we losing our sense of identity, community, and embodied faith? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James...
Mark Naufel | AI, Faith, the Future of Learning and Tools for Homeschooling
Technology and faith often seem like opposing forces, but what happens when a Christian innovator steps into the artificial intelligence space with a mission to transform education? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr....
Chase Cappo | Christian AI vs. Secular AI: How Faith-Based AI is Transforming Ministry
Will artificial intelligence shape the future of Christian discipleship, ministry, and outreach? Chase Capo , leader in AI relationship development for Glue , joins Dr. James Spencer on Thinking Christian to explore how faith...
Felicia Wu Song | Restless Devices: How Technology Shapes Us & What We Can Do About It
s technology shaping us more than we realize ? Are we losing our ability to rest, reflect, and be present ? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Dr. Felicia Wu Song , sociologist and author...
Derek Schuurman | Faith & Technology: Navigating the Digital Age with Wisdom
Technology is shaping our world at an unprecedented rate —but how should Christians respond? Are we thoughtfully engaging with the digital world, or are we being shaped by it in ways we don’t even realize? In this episode of ...
Michael Morgan | William Wilberforce: Faith, Friendship, and Cultural Transformation
William Wilberforce wasn’t just a politician—he was a man of deep faith who leveraged his influence to fight for abolition, social reform, and gospel-driven cultural transformation. In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr....
Chris Rappazini | Thinking Christian about Leadership, Faith, and Moving Forward
In this episode of Thinking Christian , James sits down with Dr. Chris Rappazzini, professor of leadership at Anderson University, author of Moving Forward After Messing Up , and founder of Faithful Steps Forward. James and C...
Mark Hancock | The Crisis with Boys and What To Do With It
In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, to discuss the unique challenges of raising boys in today’s culture. Mark shares how Trail Life USA is equipping th...
Sharing the Gospel through Sport: A Conversation with Sean McNamara
In this episode, James and Nate welcom Sean McNamara, Chief Sports Officer for FCA. They discuss the ministry of FCA and the expanding arena of sports ministry. Sean talks about the changes he is seeing in the mission field, ...
Dr. Michelle Keener | Suffering, Faith & the Book of Job
What does Job teach us about suffering, trauma, and faith? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer welcomes Dr. Michelle Keener , Associate Research Fellow at the Kirby Laing Center for Public Theology and D...
Thinking about the Practice of Biblical Lament: A Conversation with Dr. May Young
In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer welcomes back Dr. May Young, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Biblical Studies at Taylor University, to discuss her newly published book, Walking with God T...
Christians, Business, and the Business of Discipleship: A Conversation with Joe Becker
In this episode, James welome Joe Beckler, Vice President of Development, Marketing, and Communications for Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC). James and Joe discuss the unique work that Chrisitan executives and busin...
Faith, Politics, and Boundaries: Thinking Biblically about Government and Discipleship
In this episode of Thinking Christian , James and Nate reflect on their deep dive into the intersection of faith and politics throughout 2024 as we look ahead to the presidential inauguration. They explore how Christians can ...
Rediscovering the Bible with The Chosen: A Conversation with Brandon Robbins
In this episode, James welcomes Brandon Robbins. Brandon is a pastor and YouTube content creator. James and Brandon discuss his forthcoming book titled The Forgotten Teachings of Jesus , the TV series The Chosen , and the way...
Thinking Christian about New Year's Resolutions, Pt 3
Show Description: In this episode of Thinking Christian , we explore the deeper purpose behind New Year's resolutions from a Christian perspective. Should Christians make resolutions? How can we align our goals with biblical ...
Thinking Christian about New Years Resolutions, Pt 2
This episode is a replay from last year's conversation between James and Richard Beatty about New Year's Resolutions. They discuss how to think about New Year's resolutions from a practical, goal-oriented perspective, as well...
Thinking Christian about New Years Resolutions, Part 1
In this episode, James discusses New Years resolutions through the lens of Psalm 1. He describes the difference between approaching resolutions from the perpective of changing our behaviors or ourselves and positioning oursel...
Jesus's Incarnation: What Happened Before the Christmas Story (and Why It Matters to Us)
In this episode, Dr. James Spencer considers Philippians 2. While it isn't a traditional "Christmas" text, Phillippians 2 offers some important backgrount regarding Jesus's decisions prior to the incarnation. The text offers ...
Thinking Chrisitan about Christmas: The Virgin Birth
In this episode, Dr. James Spencer discusses the virgin birth and Matthew's use of Isaiah 7:14. Beginning with an analysis of Isaiah 7:14 in its Old Testament context, Dr. Spencer moves on to consider various issues of interp...
Thinking Christian about Christmas: The Magnificat and Zechariah's Prophecy
In this episode, James continues his discussion of Luke 1. He deals with the Magnificat and Zecheriah's Prophecy. He also discusses the importance of Christ's coming from the perspective of Old Testament anticipation. If you ...
Thinking Christian about Christmas: The Announcement of John and Jesus
In this episode, James begins a short series that will deal with various passages related to Christmas. The announcement of John and Jesus represent the proclamation that God will be doing something new amongst his people. Th...
Serving Communities through Broadcasting
In this episode, James and Nate welcome T. J. Jackson, Director of Community Engagement for Life 88.5. They discuss the various ways Life 88.5 works with communities within their listening area to provide food, build relation...