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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-logic—a way of thinking rooted in the conviction that obeying God is always the best option.

Rethinking Masculinity: From Cultural Stereotypes to Christ-Centered Discipleship ⚓
Thinking Christian
Rethinking Masculinity: From Cultural Stereotypes to Christ-Centered Discipleship ⚓

Recent Episodes

Rethinking Masculinity: From Cultural Stereotypes to Christ-Centered Discipleship ⚓
May 18, 2026

Rethinking Masculinity: From Cultural Stereotypes to Christ-Centered Discipleship ⚓

Is the current conversation around "Biblical Manhood" giving us a clear path, or just a distorted map? 🗺️🤔 In the season premiere of our new series on Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma dive deep into...
Faith in the Age of Reason: Navigating the Journey of Modern Theology 📜🧭
May 14, 2026

Faith in the Age of Reason: Navigating the Journey of Modern Theology 📜🧭

How did we get here? From the Enlightenment to the rise of Postmodernism, the landscape of what we believe about God has shifted beneath our feet. In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with renow...
The Numbing Trap: From Ozempic to "Biohacking" our Way Out of Reality 💉🧠
May 11, 2026

The Numbing Trap: From Ozempic to "Biohacking" our Way Out of Reality 💉🧠

In a world that demands instant results, we’ve found a thousand new ways to numb the pain of existence. Join Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ben Mathew for the final installment of our series as they tackle the normalization of "qu...
The Limits of Therapy: Why a Counselor Can’t Replace Your Community 🛋️📉
May 7, 2026

The Limits of Therapy: Why a Counselor Can’t Replace Your Community 🛋️📉

Are we asking therapy to do something it was never designed to do? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ben Mathew take a provocative look at the "Counseling Industry" and its role in a collapsed ...
The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Modern Life is a Structural Trap (and How the Church Breaks It) 🛑🤝
May 4, 2026

The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Modern Life is a Structural Trap (and How the Church Breaks It) 🛑🤝

Loneliness isn't just a "feeling"—it’s a structural crisis. In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ben Mathew take a hard look at the "Epidemic of Loneliness" and why our modern way of life is pract...
Beyond the Screen: Why Your Physical Presence is the Secret to Mental Health ⛪🫂
April 30, 2026

Beyond the Screen: Why Your Physical Presence is the Secret to Mental Health ⛪🫂

In an era of digital convenience and "on-demand" spirituality, have we lost something vital by staying home? Join Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ben Mathew as they explore the "Embodied Leg" of the mental health stool. This episod...

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