Best Chris Mathis Podcasts (2025)

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Thinking Biblically about Exercise (with David Mathis) 36:09

2h ago36:09

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Why would a pastor write a theological book on exercise? Would Jesus exercise if he were here bodily today? What does the Bible say about exercise and physical activity? And are Christians sinning if they don't exercise? These are a few of the questions Sean and Scott explore with pastor David Mathis, author of the new book A Little Theology of Exe…

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Cultural Update: Are Young Men Lost?; Physician's Critique of Assisted Suicide; Pornhub's Secrets 1:00:22

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This week: Are Young Men Lost or Returning to Faith? A deep dive into seemingly contradictory studies on young men: while many are falling behind in education and mental health, others are returning to church and discovering faith through the Bible, not institutional religion. The Role of Fathers and Masculinity Sean and Scott discuss how the absen…

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Episode 156 - Top 10 Icks Men Have About Women 17:17

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Top 10 Icks Men Have About Women | Dating Turn-Offs That Give Guys the IckWhat are the biggest turn-offs for men when it comes to dating women? We break down the top "icks" from a male perspective. • What gives men the ick in relationships• Common dating red flags from a male perspectiveComment below: Which of these icks do you agree or disagree wi…

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Is Empathy a Sin? (with Tim Muehlhoff) 59:52

6d ago59:52

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Is empathy being weaponized by Progressives to manipulate Christians into adopting certain ethical and political views? Is empathy a virtue, or merely an emotion that is sometimes a valuable and important means of loving people? There have been a myriad of Christians books and podcasts on this topic, and so Sean has invited Biola communications pro…

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Cultural Update: New Pope, Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charter Schools, New Successful Argument Against Transgenderism 1:02:01

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This Week's Topics: A New Pope has been chosen by the Catholic Church The Supreme Court hears a case about government funding for a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma a new successful argument against transgenderism that Christians need to be aware of A wild conversation about race on the Piers Morgan Show offers important lessons for Christians t…

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Episode 155 -Top 10 Icks Women Have About Men 37:45

13d ago37:45

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This viral Tiktok list has killed dating. Women shared the craziest list of icks we've ever heard. Many of the icks left us saying WTF while others may be more reasonable. Let us know if you agree and comment your own! us on Instagram: CAN I VIBE WITH Y’ALL - https://www.instagram.com/canivibewithyall/ CAZO WILBORN - https://www.instagram.com/caz_0…

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Thinking Biblically About Disability (with Chris Ralston) 37:09

13d ago37:09

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Why does God allow disabilities? What is the point of someone's disability? What is disability theology, and what are the implications of this for the church? In what sense will disabilities be healed when we meet the Lord? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr Chris Ralston. Guest Bio: D. Christopher Ralston (PhD Rice University…

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Cultural Update: The Abortion Pill Harms Women; Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids 59:17

17d ago59:17

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This week's topics: Abortion Pill Study: A massive study reveals serious health risks linked to the abortion pill mifepristone, with adverse events 22 times higher than FDA estimates—raising ethical and philosophical concerns about privacy, safety, and the personhood of the unborn. Fathers Post-COVID: New research shows American dads are spending m…

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Episode 154 - Women Give Their Unfiltered S*x Advice To Men 17:34

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We asked our audience for a piece of s*x advice they'd give to men and narrowed it down to the most important ones they mentioned. Ladies, let us know if you agree. Fellas, let us know if you'd use this advice. Don’t forget to drop a like, comment, and Subscribe ~d(-_-)b~ Follow us on Instagram:CAN I VIBE WITH Y’ALL - https://www.instagram.com/cani…

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Cohabitation: Is it Biblical and Wise? 38:45

20d ago38:45

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What does the Bible say, if anything, about living together before marriage? Given that 70% of Americans now cohabit before marriage, and roughly 2/3 believe it will improve the odds of relationship success, what does the data show about how effective it is? While this is a huge topic in the church and culture today, surprisingly, few people are di…

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Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical? 1:00:51

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Topics this week: Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails. The Supreme Court is debating whether parents can opt their kids out of LGBTQ-themed books in elementary schools. The New York Times and USA Today published articles discussing the return to church, particularly among youn…

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Episode 153 - Food Debates & Songs That Make Us Feel Like A Bad B*tvh 45:47

27d ago45:47

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Tune in as we share our recap of MLB opening day VIP experience. We also share some questions and answers sent in from you!First we asked - Whats a food that everyone loves but you hate?Second - Describe your s*x life in one wordLast, we finish off by answering the questions: Whats a song that makes you feel like a bad b*tvh and whats a song that p…

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The State of the Bible in 2025 45:02

27d ago45:02

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How many Americans are engaging the Bible today? And in what ways? How does Bible reading affect giving to charity, life flourishing, and experience with loneliness? Sean and Scott discuss these questions, and more, by analyzing the latest report from the American Bible Society. While some of the findings are expected, quite a few are eye-opening a…

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Weekly Cultural Update: Rise of Christian Faith in Women's Basketball, UK Supreme Court Rules on Gender, France Passes a New Law Regarding Sperm Donation, Richard Dawkins Asks, "Who is a Christian?" 1:00:58

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Topics this week: Women's Basketball Player Embraces Her Faith The UK Supreme Court Rules on Gender France's Law on Anonymous Sperm and Egg Donation Richard Dawkins' Blog Post on Christianity Listener Questions: Further questions concerning the life of MLK jr. How should someone approach talking with parents in the midst of deconstruction? Is there…

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Episode 152 - Things That Are Awkward For No Reason 31:16

1M ago31:16

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Things that shouldn't be awkward but always leave us feeling embarrassed. Let us know if any of these ever happened to you!By Cazo Wilborn & Chris Mathis

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Inside Spafford: Name Origins, Musical Journey, and Growing Legacy 40:24

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In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' we welcome the band Spafford in the green room at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA to discuss their origins, musical influences, and journey. The conversation covers the genesis of their unique band name, evolving from 'Officious Tortfeasor' to 'Spafford,' inspired by a close friend. Members, …

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The Unseen Realm: Analysis of the 10-year expanded edition 1:08:32

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Michael Heiser is one of the most influential Old Testament scholars over the past decade. In this video, Sean is joined by Talbot Old Testament professor Charlie Trimm to discuss Heiser’s best-selling book “The Unseen Realm.” They discuss these questions and more: Why has Heiser been so influential? Are his ideas orthodox? Should Christians read h…

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Cultural Update: The Ethics of Dire Wolves; What to Make of Miracles; Are Embryos Property? 1:00:36

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Topics this week: An Atlantic article on Elaine Pagels' new book, "Miracles and Wonder." Is she downplaying the supernatural? This episode dives into her controversial take on New Testament miracles. Florida teacher fired for using a student's preferred name without parental consent. Where do parental rights collide with student support? Scientists…

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Episode 151 - Pilates Just Kicked Our A** - Welcome To The New Season! 24:23

1M ago24:23

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Send us a text We just got stretched in unfathomable ways. Check out our first time trying pilates, would you be able to hang? We also catch you up to speed on things to expect coming back from break. We're excited to kick off this new season with you! Shoutout to Align Pilates Miami and Dani for welcoming us in and being a great instructor. Send u…

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Apologetics for a New Generation 49:27

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What should apologetics look like for this generation? What does it mean that apologetics is for everyone, not just specialists? How is the gospel good news, especially for women? We’ll discuss these questions and more with Sean around his new book Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture. Join us for ANCHORED: A Conference for Pastors, Church Lead…

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Cultural Update: Polygany Reduces Birthrates, Relatives Can Be "Brought Back to Life" Through AI Chatbots, and New Tech Allows for More Control Over Embryo Selection 1:03:29

2M ago1:03:29

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This week's topics: Polygany Found to Cause Lower Birthrates than Monogamy AI Chatbots can Allow People to Talk with Deceased Relatives New Tech allows for more Control Over Embryo Selection. Listener Questions: A Listener shares their experience working in secular spaces and using preferred pronouns. Should christians identify as gay? Are near dea…

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Intelligent Design: Dying or Flourishing? (with Doug Axe) 44:05

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What is the state of the intelligent design movement today? How is it faring in the scientific realm, the church, and in the public? How has the strategy of the ID movement shifted, and what has it learned over the past 20 years? Our guest today is Biola University Biology professor Doug Axe. Douglas Axe is the Maxwell Professor of Molecular Biolog…

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Cultural Update: Ethics of Embryo Research; Christianity in Silicon Valley; Vigilante Justice 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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This week's topics: The Ethics of Embryo Research: The abortion debate is shifting toward the status and treatment of embryos—especially in light of new scientific experimentation pushing past the 14-day research limit. Science vs. Philosophy: Scott and Sean discuss the crucial distinction between biological life and personhood—and why science can’…

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The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. 50:21

2M ago50:21

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What is the enduring legacy of MLK?, why has the culture neglected the theological basis for his civil rights work?, what assumptions to white and black people have about each other that are inaccurate or unhelpful? We'll discuss these questions and more in a joint podcast with the Biola Winsome Convictions Podcast and my co-host Tim Muehlhoff. Our…

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Tommy Castro And The Painkillers 24:00

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Celebrating 50 Years+ of Sweetwater Music Hall with Tommy Castro! Tales From The Green Room redux! In Mount Tam Media's first drop of it's “one from the vault” series of never released episodes -recorded during Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary celebration in Nov. 2022 - host Dennis Strazulo sits down with legendary blues musician, Tommy Cas…

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Cultural Update: Why is Dating Dying in Younger Generations? Porn is Becoming More Popular than Real Relationships, The App Store Enables New Age Restrictions on Downloading Certain Apps, An Australian ... 59:51

2M ago59:51

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Decline of Romantic Relationships Among Young People – Dating among high school and college students is decreasing due to emotional intimacy fears, digital distractions, and safety concerns, highlighting the theological importance of relationships. Rise of Pornography Over Real Relationships – Many young men now prefer pornography over romantic rel…

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Can Christians Identify as Gay? (with Preston Sprinkle) 59:54

2M ago59:54

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Should Christians identify as gay? Is this a secondary issue that should not divide Christians, or is more at stake? Sean and Preston Sprinkle continue the dialogue from last week and focus on the question of whether homosexuality can be one part of Christian identity. Preston Sprinkle is Biblical scholar, speaker, and the head of the Center for Fa…

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Cultural Update: Sociogenomics; New Study on Gender Affirming Surgery; Future of Faith in America 56:53

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: New Study on Gender Affirming Surgery – A major peer-reviewed study finds increased psychological distress post-surgery, sparking discussion on long-term mental health effects and the importance of pre-surgical mental health assessments. The Future of Faith in America – Pew data suggests the rise of the “nones” (r…

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Max Flansburg and Chris English (Sam Grisman Project) Backstage at Terrapin Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 37:51

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By Mount Tam Media

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Christians and Preferred Pronouns: Is it Biblical? (with Preston Sprinkle) 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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Should Christians use preferred pronouns? Is it wise and biblically permissible, or not? While Sean has had this discussion before on the Think Biblically podcast, this episode features a conversation with Preston Sprinkle, and they go even deeper. They also discuss how the LGBTQ conversation has shifted in the church over the past decade. Preston …

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Cultural Update: Maine Continues to Fight Over Transgender Athletes, Delaware Considering a Bill to Recognize First Cousin Marriage, Is America Becoming a Theocracy? A Bill That Challenges Religious Liberty ... 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

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Maine Continues to Fight over Transgender Athletes A Bill to Recognise First Cousin Marriage Is America Becoming a Theocracy? A Bill in Washington Challenges Religous Liberty Join us for ANCHORED: A Conference for Pastors, Church Leaders and the Community June 9-11, 2025. Hosted by Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in Southern Californi…

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The State of Near-Death Experiences 33:40

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How strong is the evidence for near-death experiences? How has the field of study changed over the past 50 years since doctors, academics, and other experts began studying them? And what do they reveal about the soul or the afterlife? In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Dr. Steve Miller, a near-death experience researcher and author, about th…

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Cultural Update: Humanoid Robots Enter the Workforce, Medically Assisted Suicide Can Be Scheduled, Christianity's Growth in America, and Planned Parenthood Allegations 59:49

3M ago59:49

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Humanoid Robots in the Workforce. AI-powered robots are becoming more common for tasks like stacking and sorting, though their abilities remain limited. Medically Assisted Suicide and Alzheimer's: Quebec now allows terminally ill patients to choose assisted death years in advance, sparking ethical debates. Christianity’s Resilience in America: New …

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Fallout of the Trans Revolution (with Katie McCoy) 38:05

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What are the sociological effects for women from trans ideology? How do we think biblically given our confused cultural moment about sex, gender, and identity? And what does all this mean for those who want to reach and disciple Gen Z? Sean and Scott address these questions and more with Katie McCoy, author of To Be a Woman. Katie McCoy holds a PhD…

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Cultural Update: Limits of Online Free Speech; TikToking Democracy to Death 1:01:18

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In this episode, Scott Rae and guest co-host Dr. Tim Pickavance tackle key cultural issues through a biblical lens: Are Traditional Wedding Vows Disappearing? A discussion on the enduring significance of wedding vows and their role in shaping lasting marriages. Free Speech in the Digital Age – How platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta are ha…

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Understanding Messianic Movements Today (with Mitch Glaser) 33:15

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What is the state of Christian efforts to reach out to their Jewish friends and neighbors? What are the biggest barriers Jews have to considering the claims of Christ? And how can Christians lovingly engage their Jewish friends with the gospel? In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Mitch Glaser, from Chosen People Ministries, to discuss these q…

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Episode 150 - The Best & Worst Valentines Gifts Of All Time 17:47

3M ago17:47

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Send us a text Happy Valentines Day from us to you! Tune in as we close out the season sharing the best and worst V day gifts of all time. As mentioned before, we'll be on a season break until April 1st. Check out all our socials (Youtube, IG, Tiktok) where we'll still be active and posting clips for you to enjoy! Support the show…

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Cultural Update: Can AI Feel Pain?; Should AI Make End-of-Life Decisions? 1:02:06

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This week, Scott and Sean discuss: Can AI feel pain? Scientists experiment with AI models simulating pain and pleasure to test for sentience—but are we just anthropomorphizing algorithms? AI relationships on the rise? One in four young adults believe AI could replace real-life romance, raising serious concerns about loneliness and human connection.…

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Transgenderism and Neuroscience (with Steven Willing) 30:24

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What is the contribution of the neurosciences to our understanding of gender? How does the study of the brain help us understand transgenderism? How, if at all, are male and female brains different? And would it be possible to have a male brain in a female body? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Stephen Willing. You can view…

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Episode 149 - We Tried A Period Simulator & Challenged OBGYN Doctors 18:38

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Send us a text We tested out a period simulator and things get crazy. Watch on Youtube for the full video version and all the reactions! Caz & Chris go head to head and even challenge the OBGYN doctors. Dr. Jila from Femcare OBGYN Miami perfectly explains to us what a period is and everything we're going to be feeling. Support the show…

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Cultural Update: Teen Dating Trends, AI Generated News Articles,The Super Bowl's New Message, A Mountains in New Zealand is Granted Personhood, Listener Questions 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

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This Week, Scott and Sean Discuss: Dating is Dropping among Teenagers AI Generated News Articles have been Published The Super Bowl Removes "End Racism" Slogan A New Zealand Mountain is Granted Personhood Listener Question: If God allows something, does that mean He causes it? Listener Question: How should we think about animal violence? Listener Q…

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The State of Religious Freedom in the US (with Frank Beckwith) 35:43

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What is the state of religious freedom in the US? What about those who claim that religious freedom is sometime seen as code for bigotry and discrimination, inconsistent with some trends toward justice? What are the main challenges to religious freedom in the West today? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest and good friend, Baylor U…

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Cultural Update: Decline of DEI, School Choice, 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

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Topics of discussion this week: 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz’s Liberation – Reflecting on the horrors of the Holocaust, the importance of remembering history, and the moral lessons Auschwitz teaches us today. School Choice on the Rise – 2025 may be the tipping point for school choice in the U.S., as more states adopt policies that expand education…

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Episode 148 - We're Going On A Break :( 3:56

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Send us a text Support the showBy Cazo Wilborn & Chris Mathis

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When Your Calling Leads to Burnout (with Arianna Molloy) 35:23

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What does it mean to have a healthy calling? Why are people who view their work as a calling more vulnerable to burnout? How do you know when your work has given way to idolatry? We’ll discuss these questions and much more with our Biola communications colleague, Dr. Ariana Molloy, around her new book, Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustain…

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Cultural Update: Religion at the Inauguration; Liberal Atheist Grappling with the Sanctity of Life 59:29

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Scott is joined by Erik Thoennes to discuss: Religious Elements in Presidential Inaugurations: A discussion on the profound religious traditions embedded in the U.S. presidential inauguration, highlighting the inclusion of clergy, prayers, and hymns, and their connection to America's cultural and historical fabric. Christian Players in the National…

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Reed Mathis Unveils the Rhythm and Spirit of True Musical Creativity 55:14

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In an insightful discussion on the "Tales from the Green Room" podcast, Reed Mathis provides host Dennis Strazulo and listeners with a detailed preview of his upcoming podcast series “The Gifts of Improvising” which debuts January 29, 2024 on the Osiris Media Podcast Network. Reed opens the door to a new, profound exploration of the role and challe…

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Christians in the TV & Film Industry (with Tom Halleen) 59:54

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How can Christians think biblically about TV and movies? What kinds of entertainment should Christians consume? And can Christians survive and thrive in Hollywood today? These are the kinds of questions Sean and Scott ask their special guest, Biola professor and dean Tom Halleen, who has worked as an executive in Hollywood for over three decades. T…

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Cultural Update: Making sense of the fires; Anti-Semitic views on the rise; Pharmacists prescribing abortion pills 1:00:48

4M ago1:00:48

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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Biblical Perspective on Southern California Fires Exploring the theological implications of natural disasters, addressing questions about God's sovereignty and goodness amidst tragedy. Rising Global Anti-Semitism Report showing an alarming increase in anti-Semitic sentiments worldwide, especially among younger gener…

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Episode 147 - All The Things Women Never Understood About Men 36:01

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Send us a text We're sharing the male perspective on all the things women question about men but never understood. We give details on why some men think the way they do and explain "Guy Code." Support the showBy Cazo Wilborn & Chris Mathis

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