The Financial Metric Threatening Christian Colleges: Rick and Erik discuss a new <a href='https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/christian-colleges-financial-aid-earnings-test-regulation-trump/'>federal regulation requiring college degree holders to out-earn non-degree peers</a>, explaining how it creates an &quot;existential threat&quot; by penalizing faith-based programs that prioritize service over high salaries.The Collapse of Harvard&apos;s Reparations Initiative: The hosts explore why <a href='https://www.thefp.com/p/harvard-reparations-plan-failure'>Harvard University’s $100 million plan broke down</a>, detailing how a combination of resignations, researcher firings, and the sheer logistical nightmare of identifying descendants of American slaves halted the effort.The Turning Tide on Campus Coddling: Rick and Erik examine how <a href='https://www.wsj.com/opinion/is-the-age-of-college-coddling-coming-to-a-close-0e602652'>universities are shifting away from over-protecting students</a> and are rediscovering traditional academic rigor and free speech due to mounting political and external pressures.A Lesson in Political Shrewdness: Drawing from strategic <a href='https://wng.org/opinions/frankly-speaking-1778731414'>advice given by the late Congressman Barney Frank</a>, the hosts debate the ethics and effectiveness of achieving long-term cultural changes by starting where people can be easily moved rather than pushing ultimate goals first.Audience Question: The Ethical Dilemma of Funding IVF: Responding to a listener&apos;s question, Rick and Erik explore whether choosing an ethical form of IVF inadvertently funds industry practices they don&apos;t support. They reflect on how Christians inevitably live in a fallen world where our money frequently flows into systems or corporations with values that don&apos;t match our own.Audience Question: Reading vs. Listening to the Word: Rick and Erik break down a question regarding spiritual intake, analyzing the cognitive, devotional, and practical differences between actively reading Scripture versus consuming it audibly. ========== Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from <a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'>Talbot School of Theology</a> at <a href='https://www.biola.edu/'>Biola University</a>, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: <a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'>https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically</a>.    To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&apos;d like us to cover or guests you&apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at <a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'>thinkbiblically@biola.edu</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Financial Metric Threatening Christian Colleges:&lt;/b&gt; Rick and Erik discuss a new &lt;a href='https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/christian-colleges-financial-aid-earnings-test-regulation-trump/'&gt;federal regulation requiring college degree holders to out-earn non-degree peers&lt;/a&gt;, explaining how it creates an &amp;quot;existential threat&amp;quot; by penalizing faith-based programs that prioritize service over high salaries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Collapse of Harvard&amp;apos;s Reparations Initiative:&lt;/b&gt; The hosts explore why &lt;a href='https://www.thefp.com/p/harvard-reparations-plan-failure'&gt;Harvard University’s $100 million plan broke down&lt;/a&gt;, detailing how a combination of resignations, researcher firings, and the sheer logistical nightmare of identifying descendants of American slaves halted the effort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Turning Tide on Campus Coddling:&lt;/b&gt; Rick and Erik examine how &lt;a href='https://www.wsj.com/opinion/is-the-age-of-college-coddling-coming-to-a-close-0e602652'&gt;universities are shifting away from over-protecting students&lt;/a&gt; and are rediscovering traditional academic rigor and free speech due to mounting political and external pressures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;A Lesson in Political Shrewdness:&lt;/b&gt; Drawing from strategic &lt;a href='https://wng.org/opinions/frankly-speaking-1778731414'&gt;advice given by the late Congressman Barney Frank&lt;/a&gt;, the hosts debate the ethics and effectiveness of achieving long-term cultural changes by starting where people can be easily moved rather than pushing ultimate goals first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Audience Question: The Ethical Dilemma of Funding IVF:&lt;/b&gt; Responding to a listener&amp;apos;s question, Rick and Erik explore whether choosing an ethical form of IVF inadvertently funds industry practices they don&amp;apos;t support. They reflect on how Christians inevitably live in a fallen world where our money frequently flows into systems or corporations with values that don&amp;apos;t match our own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Audience Question: Reading vs. Listening to the Word:&lt;/b&gt; Rick and Erik break down a question regarding spiritual intake, analyzing the cognitive, devotional, and practical differences between actively reading Scripture versus consuming it audibly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast from &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'&gt;Talbot School of Theology&lt;/a&gt; at &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/'&gt;Biola University&lt;/a&gt;, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'&gt;https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&amp;apos;d like us to cover or guests you&amp;apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at &lt;a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'&gt;thinkbiblically@biola.edu&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Financial Metric Threatening Christian Colleges: Rick and Erik discuss a new federal regulation requiring college degree holders to out-earn non-degree peers, explaining how it creates an "existential threat" by penalizing faith-based programs that prioritize service over high salaries. The Collapse of Harvard's Reparations Initiative: The hosts explore why Harvard University’s $100 million plan broke down, detailing how a combination of resignations, researcher firings, and the sheer log...

Cultural Update: The Threat to Christian Colleges; Harvard's Reparations Collapse; Turning the Page on Campus Coddling; A Lesson in Political Shrewdness

How do we live out our faith in a post Christian age? How do we react to thinkers who are aiming to undermine Christianity, such as Frederich Nietzsche? What is the enduring impact of someone such as Nietzsche on our culture today. We’ll discuss this and more around a new book entitled <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Reads-Nietzsche-Theology-Post-Christian/dp/1430095628'>The Devil Reads Nietzsche</a>, with our resident Nietzsche expert, our colleague in philosophy Dr. Greg Ganssle.Greg Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot. In addition to publishing about fifty articles, chapters and reviews, Greg has edited three books, God and Time: Four Views (IVP, 2001); God and Time: Essays on the Divine Nature (Oxford, 2002 – with David M. Woodruff) and Philosophical Essays on Divine Causation (Routledge, 2022). Greg is also the author of Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations (IVP, 2017), Thinking about God: First Steps in Philosophy (IVP, 2004) and A Reasonable God: Engaging the New Face of Atheism (Baylor University Press, 2009). Greg was part-time lecturer in the philosophy department at Yale for nine years and a senior fellow at the Rivendell Institute at Yale.========== Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from <a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'>Talbot School of Theology</a> at <a href='https://www.biola.edu/'>Biola University</a>, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: <a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'>https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically</a>.    To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&apos;d like us to cover or guests you&apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at <a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'>thinkbiblically@biola.edu</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;How do we live out our faith in a post Christian age? How do we react to thinkers who are aiming to undermine Christianity, such as Frederich Nietzsche? What is the enduring impact of someone such as Nietzsche on our culture today. We’ll discuss this and more around a new book entitled &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Reads-Nietzsche-Theology-Post-Christian/dp/1430095628'&gt;The Devil Reads Nietzsche&lt;/a&gt;, with our resident Nietzsche expert, our colleague in philosophy Dr. Greg Ganssle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Greg Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot. In addition to publishing about fifty articles, chapters and reviews, Greg has edited three books, God and Time: Four Views (IVP, 2001); God and Time: Essays on the Divine Nature (Oxford, 2002 – with David M. Woodruff) and Philosophical Essays on Divine Causation (Routledge, 2022). Greg is also the author of Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations (IVP, 2017), Thinking about God: First Steps in Philosophy (IVP, 2004) and A Reasonable God: Engaging the New Face of Atheism (Baylor University Press, 2009). Greg was part-time lecturer in the philosophy department at Yale for nine years and a senior fellow at the Rivendell Institute at Yale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast from &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'&gt;Talbot School of Theology&lt;/a&gt; at &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/'&gt;Biola University&lt;/a&gt;, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'&gt;https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&amp;apos;d like us to cover or guests you&amp;apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at &lt;a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'&gt;thinkbiblically@biola.edu&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

How do we live out our faith in a post Christian age? How do we react to thinkers who are aiming to undermine Christianity, such as Frederich Nietzsche? What is the enduring impact of someone such as Nietzsche on our culture today. We’ll discuss this and more around a new book entitled The Devil Reads Nietzsche, with our resident Nietzsche expert, our colleague in philosophy Dr. Greg Ganssle. Greg Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot. In addition to publishing about fifty articles, ch...

The Devil Reads Nietzsche (With Greg Ganssle)

This week, Sean and guest co-host Thaddeus Williams discuss: AI Tests Academic Honor: Princeton’s <a href='https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/princeton-cheating-ai-proctors-2a1cf62e'>return to proctored exams</a> shows how generative AI is exposing deeper questions about virtue, trust, and human nature. China Rewrites Scripture: The Chinese Communist Party’s <a href='https://www.christianpost.com/voices/xi-jinpings-ccp-is-re-writing-the-bible.html'>efforts to reshape the Bible</a> highlight the clash between state power and the lordship of Christ. Ben Sasse Faces Death: Ben Sasse’s public battle with pancreatic cancer becomes a <a href='https://www.christianpost.com/voices/ben-sasse-assisted-suicide-dying-with-dignity-cancer.html'>powerful witness</a> to Christian hope, resurrection, and true dignity in dying. Cutoff Culture Grows: Rising numbers of Americans, especially Gen Z, are going “<a href='https://studyfinds.com/many-americans-went-no-contact-loved-one/'>no contact</a>,” raising urgent questions about conflict, loneliness, and reconciliation. Listener Question: When Conversations Stall: Sean and Thad offer practical ways to recognize one-sided conversations and know when wisdom calls for stepping back. Listener Questions: Practices That Form Faith: Scripture memory and prayer for the Spirit’s fruit stand out as simple, steady habits for deepening spiritual life. ========== Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from <a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'>Talbot School of Theology</a> at <a href='https://www.biola.edu/'>Biola University</a>, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: <a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'>https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically</a>.    To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&apos;d like us to cover or guests you&apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at <a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'>thinkbiblically@biola.edu</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Sean and guest co-host Thaddeus Williams discuss: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;AI Tests Academic Honor&lt;/b&gt;: Princeton’s &lt;a href='https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/princeton-cheating-ai-proctors-2a1cf62e'&gt;return to proctored exams&lt;/a&gt; shows how generative AI is exposing deeper questions about virtue, trust, and human nature. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;China Rewrites Scripture&lt;/b&gt;: The Chinese Communist Party’s &lt;a href='https://www.christianpost.com/voices/xi-jinpings-ccp-is-re-writing-the-bible.html'&gt;efforts to reshape the Bible&lt;/a&gt; highlight the clash between state power and the lordship of Christ. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ben Sasse Faces Death&lt;/b&gt;: Ben Sasse’s public battle with pancreatic cancer becomes a &lt;a href='https://www.christianpost.com/voices/ben-sasse-assisted-suicide-dying-with-dignity-cancer.html'&gt;powerful witness&lt;/a&gt; to Christian hope, resurrection, and true dignity in dying. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cutoff Culture Grows&lt;/b&gt;: Rising numbers of Americans, especially Gen Z, are going “&lt;a href='https://studyfinds.com/many-americans-went-no-contact-loved-one/'&gt;no contact&lt;/a&gt;,” raising urgent questions about conflict, loneliness, and reconciliation. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listener Question: When Conversations Stall&lt;/b&gt;: Sean and Thad offer practical ways to recognize one-sided conversations and know when wisdom calls for stepping back. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listener Questions: Practices That Form Faith&lt;/b&gt;: Scripture memory and prayer for the Spirit’s fruit stand out as simple, steady habits for deepening spiritual life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast from &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'&gt;Talbot School of Theology&lt;/a&gt; at &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/'&gt;Biola University&lt;/a&gt;, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'&gt;https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&amp;apos;d like us to cover or guests you&amp;apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at &lt;a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'&gt;thinkbiblically@biola.edu&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week, Sean and guest co-host Thaddeus Williams discuss:  AI Tests Academic Honor: Princeton’s return to proctored exams shows how generative AI is exposing deeper questions about virtue, trust, and human nature.  China Rewrites Scripture: The Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to reshape the Bible highlight the clash between state power and the lordship of Christ.  Ben Sasse Faces Death: Ben Sasse’s public battle with pancreatic cancer becomes a powerful witness to Christia...

Cultural Update: China Rewrites the Bible; Going "No Contact"; AI Tests Academic Honor

What have modern Christians missed about spiritual warfare? Have we overly focused on demonic exorcisms and missed the cosmic worldview, as found in Scripture, and what that means for how we encounter the spiritual realm? In the spirit of Michael Heiser, Dr. Joel Muddamalle argues that there is an <a href='https://amzn.to/4r0rciq'>unseen battle</a> taking place that helps us make better sense of evil powers and equips us to conquer them through Christ.Joel Muddamalle, Ph.D. is the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries and cohosts the Therapy and Theology podcast. He speaks frequently at churches, conferences, and events and has a significant ministry on social media, which can be found at @muddamalle or online at www.muddamalle.com ========== Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from <a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'>Talbot School of Theology</a> at <a href='https://www.biola.edu/'>Biola University</a>, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: <a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'>https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically</a>.    To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&apos;d like us to cover or guests you&apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at <a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'>thinkbiblically@biola.edu</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What have modern Christians missed about spiritual warfare? Have we overly focused on demonic exorcisms and missed the cosmic worldview, as found in Scripture, and what that means for how we encounter the spiritual realm? In the spirit of Michael Heiser, Dr. Joel Muddamalle argues that there is an &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4r0rciq'&gt;unseen battle&lt;/a&gt; taking place that helps us make better sense of evil powers and equips us to conquer them through Christ.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joel Muddamalle, Ph.D. is the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries and cohosts the Therapy and Theology podcast. He speaks frequently at churches, conferences, and events and has a significant ministry on social media, which can be found at @muddamalle or online at www.muddamalle.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast from &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'&gt;Talbot School of Theology&lt;/a&gt; at &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/'&gt;Biola University&lt;/a&gt;, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'&gt;https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&amp;apos;d like us to cover or guests you&amp;apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at &lt;a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'&gt;thinkbiblically@biola.edu&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

What have modern Christians missed about spiritual warfare? Have we overly focused on demonic exorcisms and missed the cosmic worldview, as found in Scripture, and what that means for how we encounter the spiritual realm? In the spirit of Michael Heiser, Dr. Joel Muddamalle argues that there is an unseen battle taking place that helps us make better sense of evil powers and equips us to conquer them through Christ. Joel Muddamalle, Ph.D. is the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31...

The Unseen Spiritual Battle (With Joel Muddamalle)

Smartphone Bans in Schools: Scott and Sean discuss a new <a href='https://www.usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2026-05-05/study-school-cell-phone-bans-are-a-mixed-and-locked-bag'>large-scale study</a> revealing that while banning phones hasn&apos;t significantly boosted test scores, it has notably increased students&apos; sense of well-being and encouraged more face-to-face social interaction. &quot;Teen Takeovers&quot;: Cities are seeing a rise in <a href='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/us/teen-takeovers.html'>spontaneous, large-scale youth gatherings organized via social media</a>, leading to discussions on how to provide safe spaces for teens to socialize during the summer. Abortion Pill Legal Battles: The hosts discuss <a href='https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/05/abortion-mifepristone-misoprostol-lawsuit/687083/'>the potential impact of legal rulings regarding the abortion pill mifepristone</a> and what it might mean for the broader abortion debate in the U.S.. Expansion of the Universe: <a href='https://www.wsj.com/science/how-fast-universe-expanding-047cefae'>New scientific findings on the rate of the universe&apos;s expansion</a> are examined through the lens of the &quot;cosmological argument,&quot; suggesting these discoveries align with a designed beginning. Audience Question: Faith Conversations with an LDS Fiancé: In response to a listener asking about their fiancé&apos;s beliefs, the hosts explore the nuances between historic Christian views and LDS theology, particularly regarding the nature of the Trinity and the person of Jesus. Book Recommendations for Teens: To help a parent engage their teenagers in spiritual matters, the hosts suggest starting with accessible resources like The Purpose Driven Life or More Than a Carpenter to spark meaningful theological conversations. ========== Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from <a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'>Talbot School of Theology</a> at <a href='https://www.biola.edu/'>Biola University</a>, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.    Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: <a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'>https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically</a>.    To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&apos;d like us to cover or guests you&apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at <a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'>thinkbiblically@biola.edu</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Smartphone Bans in Schools&lt;/b&gt;: Scott and Sean discuss a new &lt;a href='https://www.usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2026-05-05/study-school-cell-phone-bans-are-a-mixed-and-locked-bag'&gt;large-scale study&lt;/a&gt; revealing that while banning phones hasn&amp;apos;t significantly boosted test scores, it has notably increased students&amp;apos; sense of well-being and encouraged more face-to-face social interaction. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;quot;Teen Takeovers&amp;quot;&lt;/b&gt;: Cities are seeing a rise in &lt;a href='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/us/teen-takeovers.html'&gt;spontaneous, large-scale youth gatherings organized via social media&lt;/a&gt;, leading to discussions on how to provide safe spaces for teens to socialize during the summer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Abortion Pill Legal Battles&lt;/b&gt;: The hosts discuss &lt;a href='https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/05/abortion-mifepristone-misoprostol-lawsuit/687083/'&gt;the potential impact of legal rulings regarding the abortion pill mifepristone&lt;/a&gt; and what it might mean for the broader abortion debate in the U.S.. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Expansion of the Universe&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a href='https://www.wsj.com/science/how-fast-universe-expanding-047cefae'&gt;New scientific findings on the rate of the universe&amp;apos;s expansion&lt;/a&gt; are examined through the lens of the &amp;quot;cosmological argument,&amp;quot; suggesting these discoveries align with a designed beginning. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Audience Question: Faith Conversations with an LDS Fiancé&lt;/b&gt;: In response to a listener asking about their fiancé&amp;apos;s beliefs, the hosts explore the nuances between historic Christian views and LDS theology, particularly regarding the nature of the Trinity and the person of Jesus. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Book Recommendations for Teens&lt;/b&gt;: To help a parent engage their teenagers in spiritual matters, the hosts suggest starting with accessible resources like &lt;em&gt;The Purpose Driven Life&lt;/em&gt; or &lt;em&gt;More Than a Carpenter&lt;/em&gt; to spark meaningful theological conversations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast from &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/talbot'&gt;Talbot School of Theology&lt;/a&gt; at &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/'&gt;Biola University&lt;/a&gt;, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: &lt;a href='https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically'&gt;https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically&lt;/a&gt;.   &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you&amp;apos;d like us to cover or guests you&amp;apos;d like us to have on the podcast, email us at &lt;a href='mailto:thinkbiblically@biola.edu'&gt;thinkbiblically@biola.edu&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Smartphone Bans in Schools: Scott and Sean discuss a new large-scale study revealing that while banning phones hasn't significantly boosted test scores, it has notably increased students' sense of well-being and encouraged more face-to-face social interaction.  "Teen Takeovers": Cities are seeing a rise in spontaneous, large-scale youth gatherings organized via social media, leading to discussions on how to provide safe spaces for teens to socialize during the summer.  Abortion Pill...

Cultural Update: Smartphone Ban Outcomes; The Rise of Teen Takeovers; Abortion Pills & Access; The Speed of the Expanding Universe

A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.

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