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The Digital Paradox: Why More Connection Is Making Us More Alone (Benjamin Matthew)
Season 4 Episode 31
Are we living in a "Truman Show" world? In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Benjamin Matthew (Professor of Counselor Edu…
6 months, 1 week ago
Why Your Mental Health Is an Embodied Experience (Benjamin Matthew)
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…
6 months, 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…
6 months, 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…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Rethinking Authority: From Control to Community (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. …
6 months, 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…
6 months, 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 obsess…
6 months, 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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Immoral Torah? Why Removing Hard Biblical Laws Does More Harm Than Good
Season 4 Episode 20
What should Christians do with the hardest laws in the Bible—texts about slavery, sexual violence, capital punishment, and social inequality? Should …
7 months ago
Law, Mercy, and Violence in Judges (Jillian Ross)
Season 4 Episode 23
In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Jillian Ross, professor of biblical studies at Liberty University, to discu…
7 months ago