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Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

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Recent Episodes

Oct. 15, 2024

Thinking about the Way We Spend Money and Support Businesses: A Conversation with Christina Werner from Public Square

In this episode, James welcomes Christian Werner. She is an SVP with Public Square, a company focused on helping local businesses succeed while upholding specific values that have been abandoned by some of the other major co…
Oct. 11, 2024

Thinking Christian about Halloween

In this episode, James offers a perspective on Halloween that highlights its role in promoting discontentment. He discusses the challenges of being Chrisitan in a consumer society and encourages God's people to rethink the h…
Oct. 10, 2024

Thinking Christian about Prayer: A Conversation with Rachel Wojo

In this episode, James welcome Rachel Wojo, author of Desperate Prayers. James and Rachel discuss the difficulties associated with prayer. Rachel offers insights intot he ways she has developed a vibrant prayer life. She als…
Oct. 9, 2024

Thinking Christian about Loving Our Neighbor in a Digital World

In this episode, James and Nate use Carl Bernstein's " The Idiot Culture " as a jumping off point to discuss the relationship between Christians and media. They address the various ways the media landscape has changed, as we…
Oct. 2, 2024

Co-Opting Christ: Misusing the Bible and Theological Language in Political Discourse

In this episode, James and Nate discuss some of the ways the Bible and other theological concepts and theologians are pressed into the service of political agendas. They urge listeners not to encourage falsehood, but to hold…
Sept. 30, 2024

Out of Egypt: Thinking Christian about the Sabbath Commands

In this episode, James discusses the Sabbath commands, particularly the Sabbath command in Deuteronomy. He offers his thoughts on how Israel's time in Egypt might inform our understanding of the Sabbath commands. To connect …