Posts by Scott Rae

Scott Rae

Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at Biola University.

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• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Decline of DEI, School Choice, 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 31, 2025

  Topics of discussion this week: 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz’s Liberation – Reflecting on the horrors of the Holocaust, the importance of...

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  When Your Calling Leads to Burnout

  with Arianna Molloy

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Arianna Molloy — January 28, 2025

  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...

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  Cultural Update: Religion at the Inauguration; Liberal Atheist Grappling with the Sanctity of Life

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — January 24, 2025

  Scott is joined by Erik Thoennes to discuss: Religious Elements in Presidential Inaugurations: A discussion on the profound religious traditions...

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  Christians in the TV & Film Industry

  with Tom Halleen

  Tom Halleen, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 21, 2025

  How can Christians think biblically about TV and movies? What kinds of entertainment should Christians consume? And can Christians survive and...

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  Cultural Update: Making sense of the fires; Anti-Semitic views on the rise; Pharmacists prescribing abortion pills

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 17, 2025

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Biblical Perspective on Southern California Fires Exploring the theological implications of natural disasters,...

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  Engaging Jesus with Our Senses?

  with Jeannine Hanger

  Jeannine Hanger, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 14, 2025

  What does it mean to engage Jesus with our senses? What is an embodied approach to studying the life of Jesus as opposed to the way we normally...

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  Cultural Update: Atheist Says Christianity Is Key to Saving America; Right to Die for Mental Decline; AI Choosing Embryos

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 10, 2025

  For the first week of the new year, Sean & Scott discuss: Update on the wildfires in Southern California. Atheist author argues that true...

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  Have We Lost Our Minds?

  with Stan Wallace

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 07, 2025

  What does it mean to say that we are body and soul both? Have the neurosciences done away with the soul? Are we little more than our physical stuff...

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  Focusing on the Family Today

  with Jim Daly

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 31, 2024

  What new challenges have emerged to the family in the past few years? How is the family doing today versus in the past? What biblical principles...

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  We Who Wrestle with God: Book Review

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 24, 2024

  Jordan Peterson is one of the leading intellectuals of our day. He is a mega-selling author, psychologist, and popular influencer. In this...

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  Cultural Update: Ethics of psychedelic treatments; Child labor powering batteries

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 20, 2024

  Topics this week: Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and...

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  Cultural Update: AI video generator; designer babies are now teens; UK bans puberty blockers for children

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 13, 2024

  This week, Sean & Scott discuss: UK bans puberty blockers for children, citing insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy, sparking...

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  Eye-Opening New Study on Porn

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 10, 2024

  The Barna Group has released a new alarming study about the extent and impact of pornography in the culture and the church. Some of the findings...

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  Cultural Update: IVF Mix-Up; Assisted Suicide Legislation; Faith Amid Chaos; Hunter's Pardon

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — December 06, 2024

  This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: IVF Mix-Up Drama: A heartbreaking in vitro fertilization mix-up forces two families to navigate moral,...

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  Best-selling Evangelistic Book Update

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 03, 2024

  What makes Jesus so different than other religious leaders? How can you prove Christianity is true? How should we evaluate the claim that “Jesus...

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  Thanksgiving and Gratitude

  with Stacy Eltiti

  Stacy Eltiti, Scott Rae — November 26, 2024

  With the Thanksgiving season upon us, we thought it fitting to do some theological and psychological reflection on gratitude. Join us for this...

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  Cultural Update: Constitutional bans on physician-assisted suicide; Teaching the Bible in public schools

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 22, 2024

  This week, live from the Evangelical Theological Society Conference in San Diego, Scott & Sean discuss: West Virginia amends its constitution...

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  Pro-Child Policies

  with Katy Faust

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 19, 2024

  Is it really true that no area of culture, politics or economics where we prioritize what is best for children? What are some of the biggest...

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  Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 15, 2024

  Topics this week: Scott & Sean dive into genetic discrimination, exploring gaps in U.S. laws that leave people vulnerable to genetic privacy...

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  How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics

  with Dave Horner

  David Horner, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 12, 2024

  How should we think biblically about morality in today’s culture? What do we way to the skeptic who insists that morality is nothing more than a...

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  Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 08, 2024

  Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relationships amidst political differences....

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  Sola Scriptura

  with Ben Witherington

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 05, 2024

  What do we mean by the phrase, sola Scriptura? What does it mean that the Bible is our authority for life today? How does that fit in a culture...

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  Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 01, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenager was resurrected as a chatbot, raising ethical and theological concerns about AI misuse. A...

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  Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 29, 2024

  This week Sean and Scott continue the conversation about the morality of IVF. Don't forget to listen to Part 1, last week, when they defined and...

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  Is IVF Morally Permissible? A Dialogue, Part 1

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 22, 2024

  Is IVF ever morally permissible for Christians? And if so, what conditions must be met? Is it ever morally justified to freeze embryos? These are...