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Beyond the Quick Fix: Embracing Sadness as a Rational Response to a Broken World 🌧️⚓
Season 4 Episode 33
In a culture obsessed with "happiness hacks" and immediate emotional relief, what if our sadness isn't a glitch, but a proper response to reality?
In…
1 month ago
Navigating Existential Dread and Finding Meaning Together 🌪️🙏
Season 4 Episode 32
Have you ever been in the middle of a busy, successful season only to be hit by a sudden, creeping feeling that none of it matters? You aren’t alone.…
1 month ago
The Digital Paradox: Why More Connection is Making Us More Alone 📱📉
Season 4 Episode 31
Are we living in a "Truman Show" world? 🎬 In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ben Mathew (Professor of Counselor Educati…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Your Mental Health is an "Embodied" Experience 🧬🙏
Season 4 Episode 30
Is mental health just "all in your head," or is there something deeper happening within our physical design? In the premiere of this series, Dr. Jame…
1 month, 1 week ago
🧠 Faith or Therapy? Navigating the Mental Health Crisis in the Church
Season 4 Episode 29
Are we living in a "paid friend" culture? 🛋️ As mental health awareness skyrockets, the Church is at a crossroads. We’re seeing more counseling cente…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
A King Like the Nations: The Easter Luncheon and the Theology Behind the Prayers
Season 4 Episode 49
When faith leaders gathered at the White House for an Easter luncheon, the prayers offered weren't just politically awkward — they were theologically…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
🎙️ Rethinking Authority: From Control to Community with Dr. Christa L. McKirland
Season 4 Episode 28
Is the way we view church leadership actually doing more harm than good? In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer sits down with Dr. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Belonging vs. Leading: Navigating LGBTQ+ Conversations in the Local Church
Season 4 Episode 27
How can local churches maintain a historic Christian sexual ethic while still being a place where anyone can belong, ask tough questions, and encount…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
🛡️ Is Your Safety an Idol? Risk, Technology, and the Gospel
Season 4 Episode 26
“Have a safe summer!” “Travel safe!” “Stay safe!” 🛡️ In today’s world, safety isn’t just a wish—it’s a multi-billion dollar industry and a modern obs…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
From Prison to Purpose: Restoring Hope for Incarcerated Youth in Central America
Season 4 Episode 25
What happens when a life shaped by violence, poverty, and abandonment meets consistent love, purpose, and the message of the Gospel?
In this powerful…
1 month, 4 weeks ago