Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCultural Update: Does Marriage Have a Future?; Women's Happiness Around the World
Scott is joined by guest co-host Erik Thoennes this week to discuss:
Marriage: A New Atlantis essay argues tech and economics have “unbundled” marriage; the hosts counter that a Christian vision roots…Published on 1 month ago
How Much Can Christians Compromise on Sexuality?
Is it time for the church to set aside theological differences about the morality of same sex unions and gender identity and find common ground in the Gospel? Is same sex marriage a disputable issue …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Cultural Update: Is Climate Change a Big Deal?; Adulthood Milestones Delayed; School Shooting
This week, Scott & Sean discuss:
A massive new government study challenges common narratives about climate changeA new study shows that markers of adulthood are occurring later and later for millenni…Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Is Business a Force for Good? (with Jim Otteson)
What’s a business for? Why is there skepticism about business among younger generations today? What do we say to the notion that business is based on greed, that it creates consumerism and contribute…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cultural Update: Single Dads by Choice; Abortion Pills at Costco; Americans dying more often
This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss:
A growing trend of men becoming single dads by choice sparks discussion on meaning, technology, and the impact on children when family design is …Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
A Biblical Guide to Navigating Youth Sports (with Ed Uszynski)
How can Christian parents and other Christian leaders best navigate youth sports? What are some of the toxic elements of youth sports that Christians can avoid, or strategically use as an opportunity…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Cultural Update: AI takeover of education; proposed law overturning same-sex marriage; increased demand for euthanasia
AI's takeover of education leaves rising seniors as the last students to remember high school before ChatGPT, raising questions about AI’s lasting impact on education.A Supreme Court case seeks to ov…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Economics and the Fertility Gap (with Clara Piano)
Why is fertility in decline around the world? What is the long term social impact of this decline? And why is marriage so central to fertility rates? We’ll discuss these questions and much more with …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Cultural Update: Teen use of AI chatbots; Canada pushes to expand euthanasia; cash aid lacks results; designer babies fall short
Teen use of AI chatbots is on the rise, prompting concern over emotional dependency, harmful content, and the loss of real human connection.Cash aid to low-income families lacks results, challenging …
Published on 2 months ago
The Pursuit of Safety — At What Cost? (with Jeremy Lundgren)
Does God promise to always keep us safe? What does the Bible have to say about our pursuit of safety for ourselves and our kids? How can the pursuit of safety become a form of idolatry in our lives? …
Published on 2 months ago