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What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what theological beliefs do evangelicals hold in comparison with the broader society? In this discussion, which is also available as video on Biola's YouTube channel, Sean and Scott discuss two recent studies: The State of the Bible 2022 (https://sotb.research.bible/) and The State of Theology from 2022 (thestateoftheology.com/).
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What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what theological beliefs do evangelicals hold in comparison with the broader society? In this discussion, which is also available as video on Biola's YouTube channel, Sean and Scott discuss two recent studies: The State of the Bible 2022 (https://sotb.research.bible/) and The State of Theology from 2022 (thestateoftheology.com/).
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![The State of Bible and Theology in America: 2022 [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZLKzk2RseRc/hqdefault.jpg "The State of Bible and Theology in America: 2022 [Think Biblically Podcast]
What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what theological beliefs do evangelicals hold in comparison with the broader society? In this discussion, which is also available as video on Biolas YouTube channel, Sean and Scott discuss two recent studies: The State of the Bible 2022 (https://sotb.research.bible/) and The State of Theology from 2022 (https://thestateoftheology.com/).
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![Francis Beckwith: Caesar’s Coin Revisited [Talbot Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZUyZ2IZugqc/hqdefault.jpg "Francis Beckwith: Caesar’s Coin Revisited [Talbot Chapel]
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Talbot School of Theology. Learn more about what it’s like to study at Talbot by visiting https://www.talbot.edu
Dr. Francis J. Beckwith is a philosopher who teaches and publishes in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics. Since 2003 he has been on the faculty of Baylor University, where he serves as Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies, Affiliate Professor of Political Science, and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. He has held visiting appointments at the University of Colorado, Boulder in the Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization (2016-2017), the University of Notre Dame in the de Nicola Center for Ethics & Culture (2008-09), and Princeton University in the James Madison Program (2002-2003). A graduate of Fordham University (Ph.D. and M.A. in philosophy) and the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis (Master of Juridical Studies), he has published over 100 academic articles, book chapters, reviews, and reference entries. Among his many books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007); Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft (InterVarsity Press, 2010); Return to Rome: Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic (Brazos Press, 2009); Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press, 2019); and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion’s 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in the category of Constructive-Reflective Studies. A former president of the American Catholic Philosophical Association (2017-2018), he is a founding member of the Academic Freedom Alliance (2021).")
![Do Animals Have Rights? [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_qbKp-Wgft0/hqdefault.jpg "Do Animals Have Rights? [Think Biblically Podcast]
What does it mean to assert that animals have rights? Can Christians consume meat? How concerned should Christians be about the treatment of animals? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss these questions, and many more, as they review the influential book by Princeton philosopher Peter Singer: Animal Liberation Now.
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![Social Justice Fallacies [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aoG8r8X4biE/hqdefault.jpg "Social Justice Fallacies [Think Biblically Podcast]
What is social justice and how does it compare and contrast with biblical justice? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book by economist Thomas Sowell called Social Justice Fallacies. According to Sowell, many things thought to be true today about justice efforts do not line up with the facts. As a result, many social justice efforts have had catastrophic consequences. Join Sean and Scott for a provocative discussion.
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![President Corey: Virtue: A Commitment to a Virtuous Christian Life [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/avnV8PCaxhE/hqdefault.jpg "President Corey: Virtue: A Commitment to a Virtuous Christian Life [Biola University Chapel]
Biolas President Barry Corey delivers the third in a series of 6 All-Community Chapels this academic year.
#1: Scripture: A Commitment to the Authority of the Bible — https://youtu.be/LyDY7V081R0
#2: Scholarship: A Commitment to True Knowledge — https://youtu.be/qWtubJi9PTs
#3: Virtue: A Commitment to a Virtuous Christian Life — https://youtu.be/avnV8PCaxhE
#4: Evangelism: A Commitment to Sharing and Living the Gospel — https://youtu.be/WVG8PwSSqxw
#5: Reconciliation: A Commitment to Be a Welcoming Community — https://youtu.be/zu5-OQLQ5QU
#6: Access: A Commitment to an Achievable Education — https://youtu.be/A66ek5lCYwg
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![Mick Boersma: Seven Biblical Life Lessons I Learned From My Parents [Talbot Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b1KytPHaeVc/hqdefault.jpg "Mick Boersma: Seven Biblical Life Lessons I Learned From My Parents [Talbot Chapel]
Dr. Boersma oversees Talbots pastoral training system and coordinates the seminarys placement service for current students and alumni. Having enjoyed several years of rich and effective pastoral ministry, Mick brings this expertise to the classroom and to his relationships with students. Along with his wife, Rolane, Dr. Boersma is devoted to preparing students for transitioning into congregational ministry. Their support includes student and alumni retreats, faculty mentoring opportunities, and assistance in Christian character development. Dr. and Mrs. Boersma established Talbot Support Ministries, which provides resources and encouragement to Talbot graduates. They travel throughout the U.S. and around the world to minister to alumni.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Talbot School of Theology. Learn more about what it’s like to study at Talbot by visiting https://www.talbot.edu")
![Todd Pickett: Lent [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bPPI7v2A490/hqdefault.jpg "Todd Pickett: Lent [Biola University Chapel]
This chapel was recorded at the first in-person chapel on campus since going remote in March, 2020.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![Todd Pickett: Luke 6:12-19 [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bY1B0pQ1v0I/hqdefault.jpg "Todd Pickett: Luke 6:12-19 [Biola University Chapel]
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![What is a Person? — And Why It Matters (with JP Moreland) [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c5tfsxWSL1A/hqdefault.jpg "What is a Person? — And Why It Matters (with JP Moreland) [Think Biblically Podcast]
Who counts as a person? The severely mentally challenged? The elderly person at the end of Alzheimer’s? The unborn? On what basis do we decide this critical question? How do we know that we have a soul? Hasn’t science decided that all of what the soul does actually occurs in the brain? Join Scott as he tackles these questions and more with our colleague and guest, JP Moreland, and co-author of a new book, The Substance of Consciousness.
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![Can Basketball Save the World? [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eF6TdBW_Hus/hqdefault.jpg "Can Basketball Save the World? [Think Biblically Podcast]
Have we been looking in the wrong place–politics and religion–when we should be looking to a sport to save us? In this (fun) episode, Sean and Scott discuss a recent book called How Basketball Can Save the World, by NYU professor David Hollander. They discuss certain life principles that can be garnered from basketball and assess the idea of whether or not basketball can save us.
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