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#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as ...the uncritical acceptance of the intellectual climate of our age and the assumption that whatever has gone out of date is on that count discredited.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
#9: A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles
On this episode of the Thinking Christianly podcast, we have the privilege of discussing J.P.s newly released book, A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles. Jordan, J.P., and Stan share stories from th
#8: What is the Soul, and Why Should We Care? (Part 2)
JP and Stan continue their conversation on the nature of the soul, the many implications of us being a soul, and objections to substance dualism. In this podcast we discuss: Ethical decision making
#7: What is the Soul, and Why Should We Care?
A famous hymn is titled “It Is Well With My Soul.” What is this mysterious thing we refer to often, but have a hard time defining and an even harder time understanding? How is our soul different from
#6: What is Human Flourishing and How Do We Achieve It?
Understanding what we are answers many other questions, including the nature and means of flourishing as a human being. In this episode, J.P. and Stan describe human flourishing and endeavour to recla
#5: Can We Trust the Bible Completely?
In this episode we discuss what it means that the Christian Scriptures are “without error.” With appropriate nuance and caveats given, the concept of biblical inerrancy is supported with the use of re
#4: Should We Return To “In-Person” Church?
As COVID restrictions are being lifted in the U.S., we are once again able to attend church in person. However, after twelve to eighteen months participating in church services online, many believers
#3: What Does “Thinking Christianly” Mean?
In this episode, we’re defining what we mean when we say “thinking Christianly.” We discuss:What does the faculty of “thinking” entail?The difference between the mind and the brain and how they both r