Podcast Episodes

Scrolling Ourselves to Death (with Brett McCracken)

Screens and social media have reshaped the world and our minds, bringing an appetite for distraction, loneliness, and increased rates of mental healt…

9 months, 1 week ago

[BONUS] Does the Church Need "Queering"? (with Brandan Robertson)

Does the church need a "queer revolution"? Do we need a new reformation akin to the Protestant Reformation? In this discussion, Sean talks with autho…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Religion Went Obsolete (with Christian Smith)

Has traditional faith become obsolete in America? And if so, what are the main contributing factors? Until now, there has not been a thorough sociolo…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

[BONUS] Deadpool Creator Talks Faith and Comics (with Rob Liefeld)

What happens when a comic book legend sits down to talk about faith? Sean got to interview Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool, Cable, and many iconic M…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Living as Outsiders in Our Culture (with Patrick Miller)

What does it mean that the Christian is an outsider in one’s community? How do we engage our divisive culture well and faithfully at the same time? W…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

[BONUS] Debating Miracles (with Paul Rinzler)

In this bonus episode, Sean discusses the possibility of miracles with atheist professor Paul Rinzler. This conversation was part of the Veritas Foru…

10 months ago

Family Unfriendly (with Tim Carney)

Parents are spending more time with their kids than in the past, and yet kids are less happy and less healthy. Given that the population of children …

10 months ago

Engaging Controversial Issues Without Getting Too Emotional (with Tim Pickavance)

How do we engage our friends, family and others around controversial issues, particularly those in science? Why do these controversial issues trigger…

10 months, 1 week ago

Cultural Update: Why Don't We Feel We're Thriving?; The End of Rainbow Capitalism; Democratic Socialism

This week, Scott is joined by Talbot professor Thaddeus Williams to discuss: 

Why Don’t We Feel We're Thriving? — Despite living in the most prosperou…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding Critical Theory (with Carl Trueman)

What is critical theory and why is it so vital for Christians to understand today? What are its historical roots and where do we see it manifest toda…

10 months, 2 weeks ago