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The Thinking Christian Podcast brings together scholars, authors, pastors, and practitioners for substantive conversations about Scripture, theology, and Christian living. Each episode is designed to help you develop theo-logicโ€”a way of thinking rooted in the conviction that obeying God is always the best option.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Filling the Void: What Comes After "Biblical Manhood"?
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ Filling the Void: What Comes After "Biblical Manhood"?

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๐Ÿ—๏ธ Filling the Void: What Comes After "Biblical Manhood"?
June 4, 2026

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Filling the Void: What Comes After "Biblical Manhood"?

If we move past the confusing labels of "biblical manhood," what are we actually left with? ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธโ“ In the final visionary installment of this series on Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma address the "voi...
๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Patterns Over Principles: A New Framework for Biblical Manhood
June 1, 2026

๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Patterns Over Principles: A New Framework for Biblical Manhood

Are we following Jesus, or just a "masculine" version of ourselves? ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿค” In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma dismantle the common "mapping" errors in the biblical manhood conversation...
Discipleship Over Definitions: Why Character Trumps Personality โš“
May 28, 2026

Discipleship Over Definitions: Why Character Trumps Personality โš“

Does being a "Biblical Man" mean fitting into a specific cultural mold? ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿคจ In this installment of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma tackle the "methodological problem" that often distorts our view o...
Beyond the "Uber-Masculine": Finding Identity in Christโ€™s Authority โš“
May 25, 2026

Beyond the "Uber-Masculine": Finding Identity in Christโ€™s Authority โš“

If we throw away the old, distorted maps of manhood, what do we use to navigate instead? ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma move into the constructive phase of their series. The...
Beyond Stereotypes: Redrawing the Path for Male Discipleship โš“
May 21, 2026

Beyond Stereotypes: Redrawing the Path for Male Discipleship โš“

What happens when the "old maps" of masculinity fail us? ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿ“‰ In this follow-up episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma move from critique to construction. If the cultural and traditional "maps" ...
Rethinking Masculinity: From Cultural Stereotypes to Christ-Centered Discipleship โš“
May 18, 2026

Rethinking Masculinity: From Cultural Stereotypes to Christ-Centered Discipleship โš“

Is the current conversation around "Biblical Manhood" giving us a clear path, or just a distorted map? ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ๐Ÿค” In the season premiere of our new series on Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma dive deep into...

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