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

    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

  2. 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

  3. FEB 17

    2 Mistakes People Make When Reading the Bible (Part 3)

    Before criticizing or applying the Bible to your life, it's important to make sure you're properly understanding it. The problem is that most people commit simple Bible-reading mistakes. Today's show will look at 2 facts about how to and how not to read the Bible.We are discussing chapter 2 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

  4. FEB 10

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    354
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Pauly
  • Show Website
    Think Well

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