Episodes

In this episode, James sits down with Lee Humerian, a missionary with Josiah Ventures serving in Ukraine. They discuss the current situation in Ukraine and the opportunities the church has to serve in the context of war. We d...

In this episode of Thinking Christian, we tackle the issue of "cancel culture." We consider the dangers of cheap participation and the limitations of social media advocacy. We also offer tips on how to think Chrisitan about t...

What does it mean to be a praying people? How do Tolkien's writings relate to prayer? On this episode of Thinking Christian, James Spencer and Ashish Varma dive into Ashish's essay titled "A Home Among the Trees: Prayer from ...

Another useful conversation between Dr. James Spencer and Richard Beattie. The question of anxiety and fear today runs rampant. How do I let the world's stories capture reality and hinder my walk? What can we embrace and what...

What can sound louder than bullets and tanks, louder than machine guns and entire villages being burned to the ground? What can last longer than scars on someone’s face or heart? What can change a human heart that is determin...

Like in so many American Holidays- Gratitude is often regulated to weeks before, and gets reduced to a thing called, "Turkey Day." If we were to really think Christian about it- we would probably give thanks- on a daily basis...

James offers some insights into thankfulness from the book of Deuteronomy and the history of Israel. He then has a brief time of prayer to help Christians cultivate a heart of gratitude. Discover more Christian podcasts at li...

This episode continues the conversation with Dr. Gregg Quiggle about Dwight Moody's enduring significance. We discuss Dwight Moody's "secret sauce" and the way God used him to reach the world. Discover more Christian podcasts...

It's hard to find a place to break in the story of Brian Sumner. Every time he fell, fought, cursed or got caught up in the thrill, something kept him going. This is the continuing story from Part 1, when …

Brian Sumner shares his story of growing up in Liverpool, becoming a professional skateboarder, and coming to Jesus Christ. James, Brian, and special guest host Nate Giarratano discuss Brian's life, explore the Great Commissi...

In this episode, James has a discussion with Dr. Gregg Quiggle. Dr. Quiggle is a D. L. Moody expert who contributed to A Praying People, a new book edited by James Spencer and Ashish Varma. He and James talk about …

In this episode, James Spencer is joined by Alin Vrancila to discuss the Transhumanist Declaration from a biblical and theological perspective. They consider the problems with pursuing immortality through human means and dis...

Another useful conversation about Halloween and seasons. Dr. James Spencer and producer Richard Beattie have a thoughtful conversation about who this season is for and what are ways to mark the change of seasons in a producti...

Dr. James Spencer and producer/journalist, Richard Beattie talk about Halloween and the globalization of seasons, and regionalism. This came from an Op-ed that James wrote in 2022 for Halloween. It becomes another useful con...

What it means to be human--If you look at history it could be "to err," or to "empathetic," or sympathetic. Can your computer be human? And with that can we become less human if artificial intelligence overtakes us. Wait! Can...

This is a special podcast with skateboarding pro, Josh Harmony. Dr. James Spencer and Nate Giarratano take us on a journey with Josh that has had its share of bumps and bruises! This is a two-part story. Remember: Wear a …

Dr. James Spencer makes the connection between dehumanization in the latest push towards AI with slavery, human trafficking and what we are becoming. This is one conversation that is useful and helpful in reaching an understa...

In yesterday's edition of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer had a useful conversation with Skateboard Pro, Josh Harmony. We left off at a place in Josh's life and career, where he was at a crossroads and how a move was …

Are you someone who takes time to think and process, rather than rushing to make decisions? In a world filled with distractions, being able to consciously determine how you're going to spend your time, who you're going to spe...

Dr. James Spencer and Richard Beattie talk Baseball and Thinking Christian with Baseball Star Darryl Strawberry. In addition to discussing his career, Darryl shares how he had to renew his mind through the Word of God and let...

Here is the second part of the discussion between Dr. James Spencer and John Van Sloten on the connection between creation, arts and science. A good way to end the first week of "Thinking Christian." Discover more Christian p...

Is there a link to Scientific Method and Creative Process? On Jamesgspencer.com, we discuss the link with John Van Sloten on Think Radio, the artist once known as Talk Radio begins "thoughtful and useful conversations!" The n...

What if artificial intelligence (AI) is allowing us to reward our own bad behavior? At what point is the need for the sort of efficiency AI promises to provide driven by our skewed priorities, broken systems, and unwillingne...

Welcome to Thinking Christian, an audio podcast with Dr. James Spencer and Richard Arnold Beattie. This week, we interview Ed Vigatalino from American Family about a new interactive AI-Jesus. Then, James Spencer speaks to Sha...