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1 week ago | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Charlie Trimm |Scott Rae |Douglas Axe
Sean McDowell, Charlie Trimm — April 15, 2025Michael Heiser is one of the most influential Old Testament scholars over the past decade. In this video, Sean is joined by Talbot Old Testament professor Charlie Trimm to discuss Heiser’s best-selling book “The Unseen Realm.” They discuss these questions and more: Why has Heiser been so influential? Are his ideas orthodox? Should Christians read his works? What does it mean to biblically embrace the supernatural realm?
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1 week ago | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Douglas Axe
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 11, 2025Topics this week:
An Atlantic article on Elaine Pagels' new book, "Miracles and Wonder." Is she downplaying the supernatural? This episode dives into her controversial take on New Testament miracles. Florida teacher fired for using a student's preferred name without parental consent. Where do parental rights collide with student support? Scientists have brought back the dire wolf. Is this a cool breakthrough or a recipe for disaster?
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3 weeks ago | 
biola.edu | Douglas Axe |Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Christopher Brooks
with Doug AxeDouglas Axe, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 01, 2025What is the state of the intelligent design movement today? How is it faring in the scientific realm, the church, and in the public? How has the strategy of the ID movement shifted, and what has it learned over the past 20 years? Our guest today is Biola University Biology professor Doug Axe.
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3 weeks ago | 
biola.edu | Tim Muehlhoff |Scott Rae |Rick Langer |Christopher Brooks
Today’s episode is a collaborative effort with the Think Biblically podcast, where Scott and Tim speak with Rev. Chris Brooks on the meaning of Dr. King’s legacy and some of its implications for institutions, churches, and individuals today.
Transcript
Scott Rae: What's the legacy of the great moral theologian, civil rights leader and orator of Martin Luther King Jr.? Why do you think that the culture sometimes neglects the religious and theological foundations for his work?
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3 weeks ago | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Christopher Brooks |Tim Muehlhoff
This week's topics:
The Ethics of Embryo Research: The abortion debate is shifting toward the status and treatment of embryos—especially in light of new scientific experimentation pushing past the 14-day research limit.
Science vs. Philosophy: Scott and Sean discuss the crucial distinction between biological life and personhood—and why science can’t answer moral questions about human identity.
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1 month ago | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Preston Sprinkle |Thaddeus Williams
Sean McDowell, Preston Sprinkle — March 18, 2025
Should Christians identify as gay? Is this a secondary issue that should not divide Christians, or is more at stake? Sean and Preston Sprinkle continue the dialogue from last week and focus on the question of whether homosexuality can be one part of Christian identity.
Preston Sprinkle is Biblical scholar, speaker, and the head of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender.
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1 month ago | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Preston Sprinkle |Thaddeus Williams
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 14, 2025This week, Sean and Scott discuss:
New Study on Gender Affirming Surgery – A major peer-reviewed study finds increased psychological distress post-surgery, sparking discussion on long-term mental health effects and the importance of pre-surgical mental health assessments.
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2 months ago | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 14, 2025This week, Scott and Sean discuss:
Can AI feel pain? Scientists experiment with AI models simulating pain and pleasure to test for sentience—but are we just anthropomorphizing algorithms? AI relationships on the rise? One in four young adults believe AI could replace real-life romance, raising serious concerns about loneliness and human connection. Should AI make end-of-life decisions?
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2 months ago | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Arianna Molloy
with Steven WillingSean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 11, 2025What is the contribution of the neurosciences to our understanding of gender? How does the study of the brain help us understand transgenderism? How, if at all, are male and female brains different? And would it be possible to have a male brain in a female body? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Stephen Willing.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Jeannine Hanger
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 17, 2025This week, Scott & Sean discuss:
Biblical Perspective on Southern California FiresExploring the theological implications of natural disasters, addressing questions about God's sovereignty and goodness amidst tragedy. Rising Global Anti-SemitismReport showing an alarming increase in anti-Semitic sentiments worldwide, especially among younger generations, and highlights the role of social media in spreading these views.
