Thoughtful Christianity: Recent Episodes
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Thoughtful Christianity, hosted by president and CEO of Ratio Christi, Dr. Corey Miller, is a podcast which seeks to represent the vision statement of Ratio Christi: transforming lives on campus today, changing the culture tomorrow.
"FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE, & 'WHAT ARE YOUR PRONOUNS?'"
In this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, Dr. Corey Miller speaks to Dr. Nicholas Meriwether and his attorney, Travis Barham. Dr. Meriwether, a faculty member at Shawnee State University, is involved with a lawsuit with Shawnee State. A disgruntled student in his class demanded that Dr. Meriwether call the person by their chosen pronoun -- what followed is a dispute over freedom of speech, mind, and the recent movement that leads some to believe that disagreement and debate is equal to hate. You don't want to miss this episode!
criticalracetheory #gender #pronoun
00:05 Introduction
02:21 Meriwether v. The Trustees of Shawnee State University
06:30 Why is it Important to Refuse to Use Preferred Pronouns?
10:54 The Philosophical Assumptions Involved in the Gender Debate
15:11 Viewpoint Diversity & Coercive Speech
20:05 Advice for How Each of Us Can Respond to the Issue
Dr. Corey Miller welcomes Chantal Monique Duson onto the program to discuss her book "Reconciled: A Biblical Approach to Racial Unity". Monique outlines her journey from growing up in Los Angeles, graduating from Biola University, and doing missions work in South Africa, all while believing firmly in Critical Race Theory. It wasn't until she was counseled to look at what the Bible actually says about reconciliation that she began to look at things from a Biblical perspective rather than what the culture around her told her.
In this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, President of Ratio Christi, Dr. Corey Miller interviews Eric Johnson about his new book "Introducing Christianity to Mormons". The two discuss the distinctions between Christianity and the LDS faith while hitting some topics that Christians can use to provoke self-reflection with their Mormon friends. Don't miss this one if you're looking for ways to dialogue with your Latter Day Saints neighbors!
Introduction 00:05
Why Another Book About Mormonism is Important 01:33
Do Mormons Care About the Truth 06:31
Archaeology and Mormonism 08:00
Biblical God Vs. Mormon God 16:02
Biblical Jesus Vs. Mormon Jesus 19:20
Biblical Grace Vs. Mormon Grace 23:45
Final Thoughts 28:23
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Dr. Linda Seiler (lindaseiler.com) joins Dr. Corey Miller to tell her story of growing up thinking that she was a man trapped in a woman's body, to living with content as a woman and a follower of Jesus. Not only does Dr. Seiler have personal experience with LGBT feelings, but she's done her research and knows what she's talking about. On this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, hear from someone who's been transformed by Christ, inside and out.
transgenderstory #lgbtchristian #conversionstories
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00:05 Introduction
02:28 Linda's Story
13:22 The Process of Sanctification
21:11 Born that Way?
30:53 The Cause of High Suicide Rates
36:27 Evaluating Conversion Therapy
Dr. Corey Miller welcomes Jewish Christian, Dr. Randy Newman to the vodcast to discuss his new book, "Engaging with Jewish People." The two talk about Jewish culture and how Christians need to have both sensitivity and boldness when conversing with their Jewish friends.
00:05 Introduction
01:34 "Jew" versus "Jewish People"
03:36 Dr. Newman's Testimony
10:10 What Does it Mean to be Jewish?
16:43 Anti-Semitism in Christian History
18:50 Talking About Jesus with Jewish People
21:21 C.S. Lewis and Matthew's Gospel
24:24 Jewish People's Thoughts about Jesus
29:33 Modern Jewish Movements
32:43 Judaism as a Religion & Ethnicity
35:25 Practical Tips for Conversing with Jewish People
In this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, Dr. Corey Miller speaks with Joe Dallas, a former gay pastor. Joe shares his story, as he outlines the steps he took to come to know Christ and to seek holiness. Mr. Dallas' experience and his published works on sexuality make him an invaluable resource for those struggling with homosexual thoughts, but still are searching for truth.
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homosexuality #christiansexuality #lgbtchristian
0:05 Introduction
2:05 Joe's Story
8:33 Pro-Gay Theology
13:33 Dealing with Desire
21:54 Genetics and Homosexuality
27:06 Intuition vs. Cultural Pressure
30:20 Defining Tolerance
32:32 Preoccupied with Homosexuality?
34:40 Counseling Those Who Struggle
38:18 When a Family Member "Comes Out"
41:30 Conclusion
Dr. Corey Miller invites former Planned Parenthood director and writer producer of the movie "Unplanned", Abby Johnson, to come on the vodcast to discuss the end of Roe and the next steps in the fight against abortion in America.
plannedparenthood #abortion #roevwade
5:01 Introduction
1:59 The End of Roe
4:36 The Next Battleground
9:17 The Anti-Women Abortion Movement
12:43 Planned Parenthood Founded on Racism
15:37 Not Seeing the Victim
20:41 Pro-Life Next Steps
23:44 Further Resources
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To learn how you can help in the next Pro-Life movement and learn more about Abby Johnson's work, visit: abbyj.com
President of Ratio Christi, Dr. Corey Miller, invites organic chemist, Dr. James Tour onto the show to discuss multiple apparent controversies between science and Scripture. The two men discuss evolution, intelligent design, the origin of life, and much more in this episode of Thoughtful Christianity that explores the contours of our faith in the world of science.
originoflife #darwinism #biochemistry
In this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, Dr. Corey Miller speaks with former recipient of the Legatus Christi award, Tim Hsiao. Mr. Hsiao is a policeman, a philosopher, and a peer-reviewed published writer who's papers cover many hot topics in ethics and culture. The two men discuss the morality of gun ownership, the ethics of personal defense, and much more!
6:06 The Practicality of Philosophy
11:16 Should Christians be Pacifists?
17:39 Gun Control and the Courts
23:03 The Right to Carry Arms
27:26 Should There be Limits to Personal Firepower?
31:37 Defense as a Moral Obligation
34:00 The Principle of Double Effect
36:47 Weighing Outcomes and Utilitarianism
Author of multiple books examining Darwinism's connections to Nazism and other ideologies, Dr. Richard Weikart sits down with president of Ratio Christi, Dr. Corey Miller to discuss his work. Dr. Weikart's research shows how ideas inherent in Darwinism have impacted social movements from Marxism to Nazism. Some say that White Nationalism is an outgrowth of the Christian church in America, but what does the research show? Dr. Miller and Dr. Weikart cover that question and more in this latest episode of Thoughtful Christianity!
0:05 Intro
1:55 Darwin and Hitler
7:03 "The Struggle for Existence"
12:19 How Darwinism Devalues Life
15:25 Defining Social Darwinism
22:40 Deriving "Ought" from "Is"
26:54 Comparing Marxism and Nazism
30:00 Pantheism and Materialism
34:30 Defining White Nationalism
38:43 Is Darwinism a Religion?
42:25 Ratio Christi and the Marketplace of Ideas
44:54 Outro
Dr. Corey Miller invites apologist and scholar, Dr. HC Felder onto the show to discuss the issues of race, color, and culture in regards to our understanding of the Bible and Biblical history. Dr. Felder gives his own testimony of going from atheism to Christianity, before settling into a discussion on slavery, the African roots of Christian missions, and much more!
1:05 Dr. Felder's Testimony
8:04 Studying the Bible as a Black American
12:46 Is the Bible Just for White People?
20:03 Is the Bible Inherently Racist?
24:12 The Historical Context of Slavery
32:02 Christianity and Abolition
37:20 The African Colonization of Europe
43:51 Christianity and People of Color
Dr. Corey Miller sits down with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer to discuss his new book, "The Return of the God Hypothesis" and the basis for studying and researching Intelligent Design.
0:00 Intro
2:10 Defining Intelligent Design
8:53 Gatekeeping in Academia
17:54 Doubts among Evolutionists
20:05 Summarizing Meyer's First Two Books
26:09 What Can Science Tell Us About the Designing Intelligence?
34:02 Worldviews & the History of Science
37:20 Examining Theistic Evolution
45:22 The Personal Impact of Academia's Naturalistic Worldview
How's this for a dual job title: attorney and pastor? That's the life Josh Hershburger has chosen .He joins Dr. Corey Miller to discuss his recent book (he can add author to his job title!) "The Good Citizen" which examines the theological grounding for how and why Christians should engage in the public square. The two men talk about how the average Christian can practically engage with the public sector, and steps each of us can take to bear witness to God's kingdom here on Earth.
In this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, host Dr. Corey Miller talks with Travis Barham, a lawyer with the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). The discussion primarily circulates around whether or not it's Biblical for Christians to be litigious. The two also discuss several specific court cases that ADF has come alongside and supported Ratio Christi in.
J.P. Moreland is invited onto the show today to discuss his new book, "A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles: Instruction and Inspiration for Living Supernaturally in Christ". Dr. Corey Miller and Dr. Moreland discuss how to vet miracles and distinguish real supernatural interventions from mere coincidences. They also cover the role of prayer in miracles, the willingness to 'fail' at it, and the role philosophy plays in shaping our current cultural understanding of miracles.
In this episode of Thoughtful Christianity, Dr. Corey Miller interviews professor, author, and socialist, Dr. George Yancey. The two discuss Dr. Yancey's most recent book, in which his qualitative and quantitative studies on American Christians has led him to the conclusion that the gap between progressive and conservative Christians is so large that they shouldn't even be considered the same language. The discussion endeavors to look at the origins of the divide, what the root differences are, and if unity is remotely possible.
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Dr. Corey Miller welcomes Jennifer Kabbany of The College Fix (thecollegefix.com) to discuss center-right student journalism in a collegiate environment that is hostile to Judeo-Christian values. The two overview Kabbany's "Five Lies They Teach Your Kids at Freshman Orientation", and follow that up with a discussion of the positive and negative trends Kabbany has witnessed in the collegiate world in the last few years.
Host Dr. Corey Miller sits down with economist and author, Dr. Thomas D. Simpson, to talk about how a Biblical worldview can help form our perspective on money, work, and economics. The two cover the Biblical basis for a pro-market-based economy, address the supposed roots of capitalism from the humanist enlightenment, and compare the virtues of capitalism with those of fascism and communism.
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Host Corey Miller sits down with Dr. Ewan Goligher, a frontline doctor in the fight against COVID-19. The two Christian men discuss the reasons for and against taking the vaccine, the mRNA COVID vaccine itself and how it differs from previous vaccines, and how Christians should endeavor to overcome the politicalizing of medicine in our current culture war.
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Dr. Corey Miller sits down for a talk with Robert Gagnon, author of "The Bible and Homosexual Practice". The two scholars discuss the Biblical evidence for and against homosexual practice. They review the Greek terms commonly translated as detailing homosexual activity, before moving on to a wider conversation of transexuality, gender, and the responsibility of the church to approach these sometimes difficult subject matters.
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Dr. Corey Miller speaks with the prolific author and theologian Dr. Wayne Grudem. The two men begin their conversation by focusing on the issues around the church and the political state. How should Christians interact with government and legislation? They wind their way to issues of gender and Biblical manhood before concluding on thoughts on Christian witness within academia.
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