Thinking Christian
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-logic—a way of thinking rooted in the conviction that obeying God is always the best option.
Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
🔋We treat the Sabbath as a rigid restriction on our freedom! Reclaiming Sabbath as a radical declaration of God’s provision and our trust.
s the Old Testament Law a heavy burden to be avoided, or a guide to the heart of the Lawgiver? 📜🤔 In this installment of our crossover series with the Bible Unbranded podcast, Dr. James Spencer, Renee Duffy, and Dr. Rebekah J...
June 18, 2026
📜We treat the Old Testament as a dry list of rules. Discovering Deuteronomy as the "Heart" of God’s love and provision.
For many Christians, the Book of Deuteronomy feels like a dense wilderness of repetitive laws and ancient regulations that seem disconnected from a vibrant relationship with Jesus. 📜📉 In this episode of Thinking Christian , D...
June 15, 2026
🛤️Trying to raise "perfect" kids by following rigid rules? Shifting from religious checklists to a Spirit-led walk in wisdom.
Is there a "secret recipe" for biblical fatherhood, or have we been looking at the wrong map? 🗺️🧔 In this special Father's Day episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma sit down to discuss the wei...
June 11, 2026
Redefining Toughness: How Ancient Philosophy & Scripture Shape the Male Soul ⚓
Is our modern definition of "toughness" actually biblical, or is it just a shadow of the ancient world? 🏛️💭 In this intellectually stimulating episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma explore the...
June 8, 2026
🛡️ The narrow "Biblical Manhood" checklist is failing us. Reclaiming overseer and deacon traits as the blueprint for every disciple.
Is 1 Timothy 3 a list of "manly" traits, or a calling for the entire Body of Christ? 📋🤔 In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma dive into one of the most cited texts in the "biblical man...
June 4, 2026
🏗️ Filling the Void: What Comes After "Biblical Manhood"?
If we move past the confusing labels of "biblical manhood," what are we actually left with? 🗺️❓ In the final visionary installment of this series on Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma address the "voi...
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