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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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Christian Business Without Compartmentalization: Faith, Success, and Surrender (Andrea Anderson)

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Christian Business Without Compartmentalization: Faith, Success, and Surrender (Andrea Anderson)
Feb. 26, 2026

Christian Business Without Compartmentalization: Faith, Success, and Surrender (Andrea Anderson)

Can Christians pursue success in business without sidelining their faith—or turning God into just another “box” in life? In this episode of the Thinking Christian Podcast , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Andrea Anderson , C...
Acedia, Purgation, and Faith That Lasts: God in the Desert (Noelle Forlini-Byrte)
Feb. 23, 2026

Acedia, Purgation, and Faith That Lasts: God in the Desert (Noelle Forlini-Byrte)

What do you do when faith feels dry, confusing, or emotionally barren—when God seems absent, or even uncomfortably near? In this episode of the Thinking Christian Podcast , Dr. James Spencer talks with Dr. Noelle Forlini-Byrt...
The Listening Church: Loneliness, Mental Health, and the Skills Every Christian Needs (Dr. Jackie E. Perry)
Feb. 19, 2026

The Listening Church: Loneliness, Mental Health, and the Skills Every Christian Needs (Dr. Jackie E. Perry)

What if a major driver of today’s mental health crisis isn’t simply “more disorders,” but more people who feel unseen, unheard, and alone ? In this episode of the Thinking Christian Podcast , Dr. James Spencer talks with Dr. ...
The Legacy of the Reformation: Freedom, Fragmentation, and Accountability
Feb. 17, 2026

The Legacy of the Reformation: Freedom, Fragmentation, and Accountability

In this final episode of our German Reformation series, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle step back from the 16th century to ask a pressing modern question: what does it actually mean to be Protestant today—and what have...
Protestantism Isn’t Individualism: The Solas, Catechesis, and Authority (Greg Quiggle)
Feb. 16, 2026

Protestantism Isn’t Individualism: The Solas, Catechesis, and Authority (Greg Quiggle)

In this episode of our German Reformation series, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle pivot to one of the defining features of Protestant tradition: the Reformation Solas —and why they still matter for Christians today. Ra...
Protestantism Under Luther: Authority, Chaos, and the Cost of “Bible Alone”
Feb. 13, 2026

Protestantism Under Luther: Authority, Chaos, and the Cost of “Bible Alone”

In this episode of our German Reformation series, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle begin exploring what happens after the attempt to reform the Catholic Church breaks down and the division becomes permanent: What does P...

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