Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCultural Update: Limits of Online Free Speech; TikToking Democracy to Death
In this episode, Scott Rae and guest co-host Dr. Tim Pickavance tackle key cultural issues through a biblical lens:
Are Traditional Wedding Vows Disap…1 year, 1 month ago
Understanding Messianic Movements Today (with Mitch Glaser)
What is the state of Christian efforts to reach out to their Jewish friends and neighbors? What are the biggest barriers Jews have to considering the…
1 year, 1 month ago
Cultural Update: Can AI Feel Pain?; Should AI Make End-of-Life Decisions?
This week, Scott and Sean discuss:
Can AI feel pain? Scientists experiment with AI models simulating pain and pleasure to test for sentience—but are …1 year, 1 month ago
Transgenderism and Neuroscience (with Steven Willing)
What is the contribution of the neurosciences to our understanding of gender? How does the study of the brain help us understand transgenderism? How,…
1 year, 1 month ago
Cultural Update: Teen Dating Trends, AI Generated News Articles,The Super Bowl's New Message, A Mountains in New Zealand is Granted Personhood, Listener Questions
This Week, Scott and Sean Discuss:
Dating is Dropping among TeenagersAI Generated News Articles have been PublishedThe Super Bowl Removes "End Racism"…1 year, 1 month ago
The State of Religious Freedom in the US (with Frank Beckwith)
What is the state of religious freedom in the US? What about those who claim that religious freedom is sometime seen as code for bigotry and discrimi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Cultural Update: Decline of DEI, School Choice, 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
Topics of discussion this week:
80th Anniversary of Auschwitz’s Liberation – Reflecting on the horrors of the Holocaust, the importance of remembering…1 year, 1 month ago
When Your Calling Leads to Burnout (with Arianna Molloy)
What does it mean to have a healthy calling? Why are people who view their work as a calling more vulnerable to burnout? How do you know when your wo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Cultural Update: Religion at the Inauguration; Liberal Atheist Grappling with the Sanctity of Life
Scott is joined by Erik Thoennes to discuss:
Religious Elements in Presidential Inaugurations: A discussion on the profound religious traditions embe…1 year, 2 months ago
Christians in the TV & Film Industry (with Tom Halleen)
How can Christians think biblically about TV and movies? What kinds of entertainment should Christians consume? And can Christians survive and thrive…
1 year, 2 months ago