Think Well

Ryan Pauly
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    If You Really Read the Bible, Would You Still Believe It? (Part 2)

    Many online memes criticizing the Bible are confusing or persuasive because we have learned how (not) to read the Bible. Are you willing to look beyond the visual image and explore beyond a literal, out-of-context reading of a verse? If so, you'll discover that the Bible is not "sheer nonsense."We are discussing chapter 1 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/0ezcJgRK Ryan'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/

    1h 3m

  2. FEB 3

    Why Reading the Bible Made Them Lose Their Faith (Part 1)

    "Pastors and church leaders regularly encourage us to read our Bibles. Yet here is the great irony. It was reading the Bible that caused this student—and an increasing number of others like him today—to leave Christianity."What do you do when you read new parts of the Bible and encounter disturbing things? Do you dismiss them, make sense of them, or do they lead you to doubt Christianity? Whether you're a Christian trying to make sense of Bible difficulties or a skeptic who doesn't believe because of them, this series will make sense of some of the Bible's most difficult challenges. Join me for the introduction to the series and bring your questions! I will be taking callers.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 3m

  3. 12/29/2025

    Final Debate of 2025: Your Toughest Objections to Christianity (Ep. 6)

    This is the final livestream debate of 2025, so I am opening up the topic to any objections against Christianity. There are no off-limit questions. Skeptics, seekers, and Christians are all welcome to call in and ask questions about God, the Bible, science, morality, or anything else. Join the conversation, bring your best questions, and let's have a thoughtful, honest dialogue about what's true.2025 Year-End Challenge Info - https://think-well.org/challenge/Today's book giveaway is "On The Incarnation" by Athanasius with an introduction by C. S. Lewis. bit.ly/giveaway1205Register 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/

    1h 9m

  4. 12/27/2025

    Facing Culture's Opposition Without Losing Faith (Culture Study Part 9)

    "There is now a social cost to being a Christian in many of America's most elite sectors."Today's show will look at hostility and persecution as we walk through chapter 10 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." The hope is to explore the shifting culture and how Christians need to adapt to stand firm and minister wisely. Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers!Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader. 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/

    49 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    The 7 Big Questions Gen Z Is Asking About God (Dr. Tanita Maddox)

    "Without understanding the questions Gen Z is asking, older generations of Christians are providing irrelevant and flawed answers, perpetuating the disconnect between themselves and Gen Z." Join the conversation as we look at the deeper questions that Gen Z is asking and how the church can communicate effectively.Dr. Tanita Tualla Maddox is a graduate of Phoenix Seminary. She is the national director for generational impact for Young Life and associate regional director in the Mountain West Young Life region. With an expertise in contextualizing the gospel for Gen Z, Tanital has ministered to adolescents for over twenty-six years. Related ResourcesGet the book - https://a.co/d/1yfkeYj Year-End Challenge Info - https://think-well.org/challenge/Ryan'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 18m

  6. 12/18/2025

    Jesus On Trial: Did He Commit Blasphemy or Reveal His Deity? (Dr. Mikel Del Rosario)

    Did Jesus really claim to be God? Dr. Mikel Del Rosario believes that Jesus's claim to possess divine authority should be recognized as a highly evidenced fact of history. His new book, "Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims," looks at Jesus's claims to forgive sins and judge sins, both seen as acts of blasphemy by the original audience.Mikel Del Rosario (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is professor of Bible and theology at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He has coauthored thirty-one journal articles on apologetics and cultural engagement in "Bibliotheca Sacra" with Darell L. Bock.

    1h 2m

  7. 12/11/2025

    The Scientific & Biblical Case for Noah's Flood (Dr. Hugh Ross)

    Many people see Noah’s Flood as unscientific or morally troubling. How can we make sense of this story in light of modern science? And if it really happened, how could a loving God allow such devastation? For some, believing the Flood was a real event undermines the credibility of Christians in science and morality.Dr. Ross believes that "what triggers strong and derisive reaction to the story of Noah's flood is not the biblical account but, rather, common misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and misrepresentations of what Genesis 6-11 says." Join us today as we break down the biblical and scientific data, clear up misconceptions, and show how a correct understanding of the flood can strengthen both faith and reason. Dr. Hugh Ross is the founder and a senior scholar of Reasons to Believe, an organization dedicated to communicating the compatibility of science and the Christian faith. As an astrophysicist and pastor, Hugh has spoken at hundreds of universities, conferences, and labs around the world. He has written numerous books on science and faith.Get the book! - https://a.co/d/09bt5fUIf 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

  8. 12/08/2025

    LIVE Debate: Is Morality Objective or Just Opinion? (Ep. 5)

    Is right and wrong based on a social contract? Does it change from person to person, or culture to culture, or is there an objective morality that applies to all people at all times? In Episode 5 of the Think Well Debate Livestream, I defend the case for objective morality and its ground in God while engaging in a thoughtful and honest conversation with callers. Join the discussion live and bring your questions!Today's book giveaway is "On The Incarnation" by Athanasius with an introduction by C. S. Lewis.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/

    1h 57m
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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
    351
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Pauly
  • Show Website
    Think Well