Thinking Christianly

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#19: Finding Quiet When Experiencing Anxiety and Depression
How do we find quiet in a noisy world? Using J.P.s book Finding Quiet as a launch point J.P., Stan, and Jordan discuss mental health; specifically, anxiety and depression. What options are availabl
#18: Why it Matters That Jesus Was Really and Fully Human
In this podcast we discuss why the Incarnation is so important, and how the ever-present idea of Gnosticism impacts our view of the incarnation of Christ. We discuss why Christians should reject the v
#17: On Dying Well Part II
In this episode, J.P. and Stan continue discussing a path toward ethical clarity through the complex conversations surrounding death and dying.In this podcast we discuss: Is death a process or an eve
#16: On Dying Well (Part 1)
In this episode, J.P. and Stan discuss a path for ethical clarity through the complex conversations surrounding death and dying. - - In this podcast we discuss: The two ways to define a person: fu
#15: Abortion: Asking The Right Questions in the Right Order
In this episode, J.P. and Stan discuss a path for moral clarity through the complex conversations surrounding the abortion conversation.In this podcast we discuss:What does it mean to discuss someth
#14: The Resurrection and Post-Resurrection Appearances of Christ
In this podcast we discuss: What does it mean that Christianity is verifiable and falsifiable? Minimal Facts Approach - What are the historical facts that are generally agreed upon by Christians
#13: Professors Who “Think Christianly”: The Mission of Global Scholars
In this first podcast of our second year, Jordan takes time to learn more about our sponsor Global Scholars. She gets the backstory of how the mission of this podcast and that of Global Scholars compl
#12: The Problem of Nihilism
As we watch the invasion of Ukraine in horror, we wonder what could possess Putin to use force so ruthlessly and indiscriminately. At least part of the answer lies in a philosophy of life that runs ba
#11: Is New Always Better? The Temptation to be a Chronological Snob
C.S. Lewis defined chronological snobbery as ...the uncritical acceptance of the intellectual climate of our age and the assumption that whatever has gone out of date is on that count discredited. I
#10: Why Pray?
Prayer is an important part of how we engage in relationship with God. It remains, however, a mysterious practice to many Christians. In this episode, Stan and JP discuss key beliefs about the role of