Think Well

Think Well

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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December 29, 2025 68 mins

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...

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"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 ...

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"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 impa...

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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 S...

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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 bi...

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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 giv...

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This Hebrew Israelite claimed to shut down our Christian apologetics conference with one question. It's a question that he says no Christian has ever been able to give a concrete answer to. So, how does Jesus saying "my God" in Revelation 3:12 fit in a framework of co-equal and co-eternal persons? Join me, ‪Eric Hernandez‬, and ‪Vocab Malone,‬ as we respond to this claim and show how this "gotcha" question doesn't work.
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November 20, 2025 88 mins
Is there good evidence that God exists? In Episode 4 of the Think Well Debate Livestream, I defend the case for God while engaging in a thoughtful and honest conversation with callers. Join the discussion live and bring your questions! Today's book giveaway is "What's Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to Life's Big Questions" by James N. Anderson Register for a Summit Ministries summer conference before March 31st and use ...
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The Trinity may be the most challenged doctrine in Christianity, and for good reason. It’s unique to the Christian faith and central to what Christians believe about God. If the Trinity falls, Christianity collapses. Join the live debate and bring your best objections to the table. Today's book giveaway is "What's Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to Life's Big Questions" by James N. Anderson - https://think-well-shop.four...
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November 11, 2025 105 mins
What are your biggest objections to the truth of Christianity? What reasons do Christians have for believing Christianity is true? Join the show, bring your questions, and let's Think Well about the Christian faith. 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/
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November 4, 2025 126 mins
This is the first of a series of debate livestreams. The topic was "Christian Faith Isn't Blind," and callers joined to discuss their thoughts. Enjoy!
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"There is as much caution necessary to protect yourself from being politically obsessive as there is the need to reject political apathy." Today's show will take a look at political engagement as we walk through chapter 9 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 how Christians can influence culture and be involved...
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October 20, 2025 135 mins
Are Christians trying to impose their Biblical values on others? How should we approach public policy in a society as diverse as ours? While our country's laws should be culturally neutral, they are not morally neutral. The solution is to base our laws on natural law. Join the conversation as we examine whether natural law provides a foundation for public policy. As always, I will be taking your calls and questions!
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"Politics affects everyone everywhere. Yet most people do not know how to communicate or think methodically (much less unemotionally) about the issues at hand. What we need is for our thinking to be grounded in the basic framework of order, freedom, justice, and equality." Part 8 of our worldview study delves into "Political Thought: A Student's Guide" by Dr. Hunter Baker. This helpful guide will help you learn how to fruitfully c...
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"We may worry we'll say the wrong thing and worsen someone's hopelessness. We may think depression is a medical condition outside our scope or assume sufferers will reach out if they desire help. Uncertain how to act, many don't act at all, lapsing into silence and avoidance." Today's show will take a look at technology as we walk through chapter 8 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guid...
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"Technology is not just a 'thing' we use; it colors virtually every interaction we have in the world today. We use technology but then technology shapes us into the types of persons that further technology's demands. It's an unending cycle of compulsion-desire-formation." Today's show will take a look at technology as we walk through chapter 8 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to ...
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August 24, 2025 48 mins
Jesus says Abiathar was the high priest in Mark 2, but 1 Samuel says it was Abimelech. Was Jesus wrong? Did the Gospel writers get it wrong? Either way, Pesky Passages on TikTok claims this contradiction creates problems for biblical inerrancy. Let's take a closer look and bring our questions! I'll take calls when I finish with my comments. Content Discussed 0:00 Intro 1:02 Updates & future shows 3:33 Objections against Christian...
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"The Christian view of persons requires that we have some degree of responsibility in life, but it does not require that we act without influence upon our choice." Part 7 of our worldview study delves into "Psychology: A Student's Guide" by Stanton L. Jones. This helpful guide examines the study of psychology from a distinctly Christian perspective, introducing readers to key issues such as the origins of morality, nature vs. nurt...
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"To be male is not, first and foremost, to embody certain cultural expressions, like wearing blue. To be male or female is to possess a male or female body. Our bodies are not blank canvases. There is a purpose to the design that our bodies exhibit. That purpose, fundamentally, is the body's organization for reproduction. That is the only stable way to define male and female. any other classifications are built off that primary fou...
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Are you willing to follow the evidence wherever it leads? Revolutionary developments in biology, such as purpose, agency, and decision-making at the cellular level, are providing stronger evidence than ever before of a purposeful creator God. My guest, Dr. Sy Garte, will show how a reductionist view of life ignores new advances in science and why we need to look beyond the evolution debate. Come join the conversation and bring your...
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