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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Cultural Update: College wins Title IX case; Gender Divide in Gen Z; Students can't read an entire book
Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — October 04, 2024
This week, Scott and special guest Erik Thoennes discuss: Hillsdale College wins an important Title IX court decision on religious freedom. A new...
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Revering God
with Thaddeus Williams
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Thaddeus Williams — October 01, 2024
Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy in God? If the chief end of man is to know and enjoy God, why do so many of us fall short? In...
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Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2024
This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America? The growing trend of children struggling to make friends raises...
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Faith for the Curious
with Mark Matlock
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 24, 2024
Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious,...
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Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — September 20, 2024
This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity....
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Faith & Political Engagement
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 17, 2024
How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that...
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Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 13, 2024
This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship...
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The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith
with Chief Paul Newby
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 10, 2024
What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led...
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Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns...
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Whole Heart Finances
with Shane Enete
Shane Enete, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 03, 2024
What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your...
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Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 30, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and...
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Unnatural Death
with Richard Weikart
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 27, 2024
What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early...
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Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 23, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a...
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Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine
with Katie McCoy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 20, 2024
Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding...
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Cultural Update: Olympians Share Their Faith, Vatican's New Stance on Patients in a Vegetative State, Updates on the Gender War in Britain, Choices of a Reverend Puts a Man on Death Row
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 16, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Olympians Who Share Their Faith The Vatican Loosens Their Stance on Care for Patients in a Vegetative State...
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AI and the Future of Porn
with Christopher Lind
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 13, 2024
How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with...
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Cultural Update: Birth rate decline, resurgence of syphilis, pregnancy resource centers
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 09, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Birth rate decline: Is it a conservative or a progressive issue? Resurgence of syphilis in the U.S. Harassment...
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Why the Bible Began
with Mike Thigpen
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 06, 2024
Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical...
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Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong About
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — August 02, 2024
We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a series of recent New York Times...
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While Time Remains
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 31, 2024
What was it like for a teenage girl to escape from North Korea and make it to the US? How did she adjust to life in the US as compared to North...
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12 Crucial Truths of Christianity
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 02, 2024
What are the essential truths of the Christian faith? How do we know they are true, and how do we live them out in relationships? In this episode,...
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Cultural Update: Pro-Life Momentum; Pronouns in Private Schools; Anti-Semitism on Campuses; Listener Questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 28, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Current struggles and internal conflicts within the pro-life movement after the Dobbs decision Implications of...
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Cultural Update: Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 21, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Louisiana mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking legal debates and opposition. A...
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Cultural Update: Canada's Online Harms Act; Compassionate Transfer in IVF; Toxic Masculinity
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 14, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: Canada's Online Harms Act : Potentially draconian free speech restrictions and the debate on its implications...
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Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 07, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly...