Reflections
Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister share wisdom and thoughts from lives spent in pursuit of God as they reflect deeply on spiritual truth, relationships, joy, purpose and what it means to Live Well, Learn Well and Love Well in our pilgrim journey through this life.
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Once an essential moral category, sin is now regarded as an archaic concept. If we encounter the word at all these days, it’s likely in a trivial sense. A decadent desert might be described as “sinful,” for instance, but most of us would balk at the notion of characterizing someone’s behavior as sinful. And yet some of our most incisive thinkers (Christian and non-Christian alike) agree that this is an indispensable category for un...
Of all the fine arts, cinema is one of the youngest. Consequently, it’s still a controversial subject in many Christian circles.
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa is joined by Cameron McAllister to discuss the artistic significance of movies, as well as their place in the Christian life.
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On the one hand, we have at our disposal radical new tools of efficiency and convenience. But on the other, we see increasingly addictive behaviors associated with the use of these technologies. Add to this the temptation to see ourselves as self-sufficient, and we find ourselves in a serious conundrum. How do we maintain a balanced approach to technology?
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister explore wha...
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister press into Mattias Desmet’s urgent new book, “The Psychology of Totalitarianism.”
In a world where personal preference is often prioritized over facts and reality, maintains Desmet, the specter of totalitarianism is not far behind. What does this mean for our Christian witness? And how do we cultivate the necessary courage and humility to face these challenges? Tune in for this...
How do we make sense of our cultural meltdown?
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister continue their discussion of existentialist philosopher, Albert Camus.
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How do we make sense of our cultural meltdown?
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and c explore this issue with some help from existentialist philosopher, Albert Camus.
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Few would dispute that Christianity is viewed in largely negative terms by our cultural elites. Given this dynamic, are we devoting careful thought to how we will prioritize faithfulness over capitulation? How do we maintain loyalty to Christ in a context that militates against it?
Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they dive into this subject.
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Few would dispute that Christianity is viewed in largely negative terms by our cultural elites. Given this dynamic, are we devoting careful thought to how we will prioritize faithfulness over capitulation? How do we maintain loyalty to Christ in a context that militates against it?
Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they dive into this subject.
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In this episode, special guest Cameron McAllister joins Dr. Boa to continue the discussion on why human transformation is so under-emphasized. Arguing for the central role of imagination in this endeavor, both men point toward an enriched understanding of the possibilities surrounding human life.
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Recent years have brought about a resurgence in historical studies. In many ways, this isn’t surprising; a culture in crisis wants to know how we got here.
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa talks with Stuart McAllister about his continuing interest in and love of history. Stuart grew up in Scotland in the shadow of World War II, and this shaped his historical consciousness in profound ways, yielding many insights into our ...
Why do so many churches offer such a shallow vision of the Christian life? And how do we recover a robust sense of Christian distinction in a culture that’s growing more hostile towards the church?
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister explore these vexing questions.
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In a cultural moment that places a high premium on outward appearances, how do we cultivate a rich inward life that reflects our devotion to Christ and his kingdom?
Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they pursue this question.
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In the wake of the pandemic, many people are skeptical of the scientific establishment. Given the marvels of the hard sciences, a major temptation is to turn them into a worldview—something they were never meant to do.
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Reflections Vice President, Stuart McAllister, explore our complex relationship to science, and consider a more holistic approach to our thinking.
It’s no secret that biblical illiteracy has reached massive proportions in recent years. But why is it that so few Christians feel the need to read their bibles these days? And what does this apathy have to do with our chaotic cultural moment?
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister discuss the role of biblical illiteracy in the church and wider culture, and consider how we might move forward in a constructive m...
Though we’re well past the Advent season in which this episode was recorded, the subject under discussion remains highly urgent. As the church in North America begins to face serious social costs, how do we show the joy and vibrancy of being Christ’s disciples? Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they explore this question.
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As Christians, we are to live our lives in light of the eternal. However, most of us continue to buckle under the weight of our schedules. How can we learn to recover an eternal perspective in the midst of life’s hectic pace? Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister press into this vexing, but deeply practical matter.
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How do we move between "the heart" and "the head" to dwell and think upon the things we are filling our minds with? How do we renew our minds? In this episode, we discuss suffering and how it is an opportunity to submit and surrender our ideas of "what our best interests appear to be" and to instead, receive what He is giving us. Join Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they discuss loving, living, a...
Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they discuss moments in which they had to put their trust in Christ and really "surrender" to Him. How do we live with ambiguity during our walk with God? They explain the profound differences between having "Hope in" and "Hope for" and look at how obedience does not lead to a lack of suffering.
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Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they explore further into the topics of beauty, goodness, and truth as it relates to the Christian Life. What does it mean to exercise faith amongst the daily “nuts and bolts” of life? What does trusting God demand and look like within our lives?
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Though fallenness and depravity are heavily emphasized in many of our churches, transformation often gets short shrift. Why do we neglect the power of human beings to change for the better? Why the tunnel vision on sin and depravity? Join Ken and Stuart as they explore this weighty topic.
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