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Season 3

March 31, 2025

Justin and Trisha Davis | Breaking Free from the Messy Middle: One Ch…

Are you feeling stuck in patterns of hurt, shame, or relational brokenness? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer is joined by Justin and Trish Davis, authors of One Choice Away from Change and founders of...

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March 28, 2025

Angie Velasquez Thorton | Handling Criticism & Accountability in Chri…

In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer is joined by Angie Velazquez Thornton to discuss the challenges of handling criticism, fostering accountability, and maintaining unity in Christian public ministry. As...

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March 24, 2025

Jon Heitbrink, Eric Rafferty, and Linson Daniel | Reviving Mission: D…

In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with authors Linson Daniel, Jon Heitbrink, and Eric Rafferty to discuss their new book, Reviving Mission: Awakening to the Everyday Movement of God . Togethe...

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March 20, 2025

Ed Uszynsky | Race and Christian Discernment in a New Political Space

How should Christians think about race and justice five years after George Floyd? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer welcomes back Ed Uszynski, author of Untangling Critical Race Theory , to explore the...

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March 17, 2025

Ian Harber | Walking Through Deconstruction: A Guide for the Church

Deconstruction is often misunderstood—some see it as a step toward renewal, while others fear it as a path to apostasy. But what if we’re missing the deeper reality? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer t...

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March 14, 2025

The Myth of Meritocracy? Moving beyond the Poles of Merit and Woke

In this episode of Thinking Christian , James Spencer and Nate Giarratano take a deep dive into the complexities of meritocracy, systemic sin, and hiring practices. Using personal stories and broader cultural conversations—sp...

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March 13, 2025

Jesse Covington, Bryan T. McGraw, and Micah Watson | Hopeful Realism:…

Can Christians faithfully engage in politics without compromising their convictions? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Jesse Covington, Dr. Brian T. McGraw, and Dr. Micah Watson, co-au...

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March 11, 2025

Truth, Justice, and the Challenge of Christian Journalism

In this episode of Thinking Christian , James and Nate explore the razor-thin line Christian journalism walks between accountability and bearing false witness. Prompted by a controversy at the NRB convention, they discuss the...

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March 10, 2025

Ray Chang | Discipleship & the Future of the Church

he church is at a crossroads. With rising disaffiliation and declining trust, how can we re-engage the next generation? How do we stop the drift and disciple effectively in today's world? In this episode of Thinking Christian...

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March 6, 2025

Arianna Molloy | Healthy Calling: Breaking Free from Workaholism and …

Is your work-life balance out of sync? Do you struggle with burnout, workaholism, or feeling like your job defines you? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Ariana Malloy , communication pr...

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March 3, 2025

Shane Wood | What Does It Mean to Be Human? Technology, AI, and the I…

As AI and digital technology become more embedded in our daily lives, what does it really mean to be human? Are we losing our sense of identity, community, and embodied faith? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James...

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Feb. 27, 2025

Mark Naufel | AI, Faith, the Future of Learning and Tools for Homesch…

Technology and faith often seem like opposing forces, but what happens when a Christian innovator steps into the artificial intelligence space with a mission to transform education? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr....

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Feb. 24, 2025

Arianna Molloy | Healthy Calling: Breaking Free from Workaholism and …

Is your work-life balance out of sync? Do you struggle with burnout, workaholism, or feeling like your job defines you? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Ariana Malloy , communication pr...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Chase Cappo | Christian AI vs. Secular AI: How Faith-Based AI is Tran…

Will artificial intelligence shape the future of Christian discipleship, ministry, and outreach? Chase Capo , leader in AI relationship development for Glue , joins Dr. James Spencer on Thinking Christian to explore how faith...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Felicia Wu Song | Restless Devices: How Technology Shapes Us & What W…

s technology shaping us more than we realize ? Are we losing our ability to rest, reflect, and be present ? In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Dr. Felicia Wu Song , sociologist and author...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Derek Schuurman | Faith & Technology: Navigating the Digital Age with…

Technology is shaping our world at an unprecedented rate —but how should Christians respond? Are we thoughtfully engaging with the digital world, or are we being shaped by it in ways we don’t even realize? In this episode of ...

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Feb. 13, 2025

Michael Morgan | William Wilberforce: Faith, Friendship, and Cultural…

William Wilberforce wasn’t just a politician—he was a man of deep faith who leveraged his influence to fight for abolition, social reform, and gospel-driven cultural transformation. In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr....

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Feb. 6, 2025

Chris Rappazini | Thinking Christian about Leadership, Faith, and Mov…

In this episode of Thinking Christian , James sits down with Dr. Chris Rappazzini, professor of leadership at Anderson University, author of Moving Forward After Messing Up , and founder of Faithful Steps Forward. James and C...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Mark Hancock | The Crisis with Boys and What To Do With It

In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer sits down with Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, to discuss the unique challenges of raising boys in today’s culture. Mark shares how Trail Life USA is equipping th...

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Jan. 30, 2025

Sharing the Gospel through Sport: A Conversation with Sean McNamara

In this episode, James and Nate welcom Sean McNamara, Chief Sports Officer for FCA. They discuss the ministry of FCA and the expanding arena of sports ministry. Sean talks about the changes he is seeing in the mission field, ...

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Jan. 27, 2025

Finding Comfort in the Ashes: Job, Trauma, and Faith with Dr. Michell…

In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer talks with Dr. Michelle Keener, author of Comfort in the Ashes: Explorations in the Book of Job to Support Trauma Survivors. Together, they discuss how the book of Job...

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Jan. 23, 2025

Thinking about the Practice of Biblical Lament: A Conversation with D…

In this episode of Thinking Christian , Dr. James Spencer welcomes back Dr. May Young, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Biblical Studies at Taylor University, to discuss her newly published book, Walking with God T...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Christians, Business, and the Business of Discipleship: A Conversatio…

In this episode, James welome Joe Beckler, Vice President of Development, Marketing, and Communications for Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC). James and Joe discuss the unique work that Chrisitan executives and busin...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Faith, Politics, and Boundaries: Thinking Biblically about Government…

In this episode of Thinking Christian , James and Nate reflect on their deep dive into the intersection of faith and politics throughout 2024 as we look ahead to the presidential inauguration. They explore how Christians can ...

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