thinking christian
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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July 3, 2025
The Phony Age: Navigating Digital Deception, Noise, and the Need for Wisdom
Can we still spot the truth in a world that specializes in counterfeits? In this episode of Thinking Christian , James Spencer and Nate unpack the unsettling implications of the internet’s influence on our minds, our trust, a...
June 30, 2025
Alex Kocman | Borders, Nations, and the Order of Love: A Christian Conversation about Immigration
In this thought-provoking episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer welcomes Alex Kocman—missions leader and co-host of the Missions Podcast —for a wide-ranging conversation on immigration, national identity, and how ...
June 26, 2025
Denise Daniels and Elaine Howard Ecklund | Is Your Job a Calling? Rethinking Faith at Work
What if the sacred-secular divide is more imagined than real? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) and business professor Denise Daniels ...
June 23, 2025
Erin Moniz | Intimacy, Identity, and the Church: Reimagining Relationships Through the Gospel
What if our dating struggles, friendship breakdowns, and even church conflicts trace back not to technique—but to theology? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Erin Moniz—Anglican deacon, ...
June 19, 2025
Alan Noble | You Are Not Your Own: Resisting the Gospel of Radical Autonomy
What if the crushing weight of modern life isn't a bug in the system but a feature of a false belief? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Alan Noble to explore his compelling book, You A...
June 16, 2025
Chrystal Downing | More Than a Message: Dorothy Sayers, Film, and the Flesh of Christian Art
What do a detective novelist, a WWII radio drama, and a blockbuster film have in common? According to Dr. Crystal Downing — everything. In this episode of Thinking Christian , I’m joined by Dr. Crystal Downing, former co-dire...
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