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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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue
with Tim Muehlhoff
Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — July 23, 2024
Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to...
Saving Civilization with Marriage
with Brad Wilcox
Sean McDowell — July 16, 2024
Why are healthy marriages so vital for a flourishing society? What factor best predicts a high-quality marriage? What are some of the most common...
Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives
Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — July 09, 2024
This week, we have an excerpt of a recent event that Sean participated in with atheist journalist Adam Davidson. The two dialogued about their...
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,...
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...
Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith
with Carl Trueman
Sean McDowell — June 25, 2024
Why is it so important that we reclaim the historic Christian faith in a culture dominated by individualism and identity politics? Join Sean for an...
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...
Navigating Minefield Conversations
with Tim Muehlhoff
Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — June 18, 2024
Why do conversations today so often descend into unhealthy arguments and cancellation? Is it possible to have meaningful, positive conversations on...