Think Well

Ryan Pauly

Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His work creating online content, teaching, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately engage some of the most difficult cultural issues with a biblical worldview. Ryan holds a B.A. in Theology and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology. His dissertation looks at apathy among Christian students and how the church can instill a passionate and lasting faith.

  1. MAY 8

    Why the Bible Doesn’t Support Slavery (Despite What You’ve Heard) | Pt. 7

    Does the Bible promote slavery? It’s one of the most common objections to Christianity, and one of the most misunderstood. In this livestream, I examine slavery in the Bible, key passages, and the historical context of Old Testament and New Testament slavery. Does regulation mean endorsement? Or is there something deeper going on?Join the conversation and call in to challenge the argument live.We are discussing chapter 6 of Dan Kimball's book, "How (Not) To Read The Bible." Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California, and is on the faculty of Western Seminary. He also leads the ReGeneration Project, which equips church leaders and new generations to respond to the difficult questions being asked today about the Bible and the church.Join the book study Facebook group for further discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437407727782203/Get the book - https://a.co/d/0ezcJgRKRyan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHInstagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2Instagram, X, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-PodcastSpeaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    1h 11m

  2. APR 24

    The Strangest Old Testament Passages Explained (Pt. 6)

    There are some strange and confusing passages in the Old Testament. Why did God ban the eating of shrimp or boiling a goat in its mother's milk? Weren't there more important things to focus on? In this livestream, we take a closer look at some of the strangest passages in the Old Testament. If you've ever wondered how to make sense of these verses, this conversation is for you.We are discussing chapter 5 of Dan Kimball's book, "How (Not) To Read The Bible." Come join the conversation and bring your questions, as this series looks at some of the strangest and most difficult Bible passages. Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California, and is on the faculty of Western Seminary. He also leads the ReGeneration Project, which equips church leaders and new generations to respond to the difficult questions being asked today about the Bible and the church.Join the book study Facebook group for further discussion!   / 1437407727782203  Get the book - https://a.co/d/0ezcJgRKRyan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHInstagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igs...Facebook:   / ryanpauly2  Instagram, X, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqf...Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c...Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    54 min

  3. APR 7

    How to Be Bold for Christ: Lessons from Acts (Dr. Iain Duguid)

    Are we focusing on the wrong things when we share the gospel? What did Jesus teach his followers and the church?In this episode, Dr. Iain Duguid explores Acts 1–8 to show how even Jesus’ first followers misunderstood His mission. Learn how the early church found boldness through the Holy Spirit and what it means for us today.Dr. Iain Duguid (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has planted churches in Pennsylvania, California, and England, and is the author of numerous commentaries and articles.Related ResourcesGet the book - https://a.co/d/0dnOJa8gRyan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHInstagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igs...Facebook:   / ryanpauly2  Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Soundcloud:   / coffeehousequestions  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqf...Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c...Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    1 hr

  4. MAR 17

    Pork, Tattoos, Shrimp... and Slavery? The Strangest Old Testament Laws (Pt. 5)

    The Old Testament contains commands that can feel strange, confusing, and even troubling. No pork, mixed fabric, or shrimp. In this livestream (Part 5 of our virtual book study through "How Not to Read the Bible", we explore some of the difficult and surprising passages without rushing to easy answers. These questions matter, and understanding them is key to reading the Bible well.We are discussing chapter 4 of Dan Kimball's book, "How (Not) To Read The Bible." Come join the conversation and bring your questions, as this series looks at some of the strangest and most difficult Bible passages. Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California, and is on the faculty of Western Seminary. He also leads the ReGeneration Project, which equips church leaders and new generations to respond to the difficult questions being asked today about the Bible and the church.Join the book study Facebook group for further discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437407727782203/Get the book - https://a.co/d/0ezcJgRKRyan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHInstagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2Instagram, X, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-PodcastSpeaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    1h 4m

  5. MAR 14

    Call-In Debate: Is the Cosmological Argument Good Evidence for God? (Ep. 9)

    The Kalam Cosmological Argument is one of the most popular arguments for the existence of God. Is it a good argument? In this live call-in debate, I’ll be defending the Kalam Cosmological Argument as evidence for God and inviting skeptics to call in with their objections. Bring your questions, pushback, and best arguments!Register for a Summit Ministries summer conference before March 31st and use the discount code THINKWELL26 to save $500! - https://www.summit.org/promotions/think-well/Ryan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-PodcastSpeaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    1h 1m

  6. MAR 10

    How Taking Bible Verses Out of Context Distorts Scripture (Part 4)

    Have you ever heard someone say, “Never read a Bible verse”? It sounds strange, but it points to an important truth: every verse of Scripture is part of a much bigger story. In the virtual book study this week, we’ll explore the Bible’s six-act storyline and see how understanding the larger context helps us interpret individual verses faithfully.We are discussing chapter 3 of Dan Kimball's book, "How (Not) To Read The Bible." Come join the conversation and bring your questions, as this series looks at some of the strangest and most difficult Bible passages. Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California, and is on the faculty of Western Seminary. He also leads the ReGeneration Project, which equips church leaders and new generations to respond to the difficult questions being asked today about the Bible and the church.Join the book study Facebook group for further discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437407727782203/Get the book - https://a.co/d/0ezcJgRKRyan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHInstagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2Instagram, X, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-PodcastSpeaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    1h 5m

  7. MAR 5

    8 False Assumptions About the Bible (Dr. John Marriott & Shawn Wicks)

    A lot of people are troubled by the Bible and have a lot of questions. Sometimes, Scripture itself seems to act as an obstacle to faith. The authors of "Is It Really The Good Book?" face these questions head-on in a quest to understand and appreciate the Bible better. What they discovered is that assumptions matter when it comes to the bible, and this show will identify and respond to the most common misunderstandings of what the Bible is.Dr. John Marriott is a faculty affiliate of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University's Institute for Quantitative Social Science. He is the former research and program coordinator for the Biola University Center for Christian Thought and teaches part-time in the department of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology.Shawn Wicks is a pastor, author, and ministry leader in Southern California. He serves as vice president of the Southern California Bible Conference, directing camps and retreats at Verdugo Pines Bible Camp. He holds an MDiv from Talbot School of Theology. Shawn and John also co-authored "Before You Go: Uncovering Hidden Factors in Faith Loss."Related ResourcesGet the book - https://a.co/d/0390IvsORyan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHInstagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-PodcastSpeaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    1h 2m

  8. FEB 20

    LIVE Debate: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? (Ep. 8)

    Join me for a live call-in debate as skeptics and believers discuss a central claim to the Christian faith. Disagree respectfully, think deeply, and call in live.Register for a Summit Ministries summer conference before March 31st and use the discount code THINKWELL26 to save $500! - https://www.summit.org/promotions/think-well/Ryan's InfoWebsite: https://think-well.org/Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcHFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-PodcastSpeaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

    1h 6m
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Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN, and an Adjunct Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His work creating online content, teaching, and speaking around the country focuses on equipping Christians to confidently and compassionately engage some of the most difficult cultural issues with a biblical worldview. Ryan holds a B.A. in Theology and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology at Talbot School of Theology. His dissertation looks at apathy among Christian students and how the church can instill a passionate and lasting faith.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Pauly
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    360
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Pauly
  • Show Website
    Think Well

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