http://ratiochristi.orgenChristianityCopyright Defenders Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b18ec68b3ffffbf75c511d89024a761.jpghttp://ratiochristi.orgWed, 21 Feb 2024 18:11:48 +0000Defenders MediaDefenders Mediafeeds@spreaker.comThoughtful 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.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-cognitive-liberty-with-nicholas-meriwether-travis-barham--51431379
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51431379Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:45:02 +0000Defenders Media"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...
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]]>1815apologetics,barham,christi,culture,gender,lgb,lgbt,lgbtqia,meriwether,ratio,shawneecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-reconciled-with-monique-duson--51309528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51309528Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:36:50 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...1979biblical,biblical-reconciliation,critical-race-theory,crt,racial,racial-reconciliation,reconciliation,unitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-introducing-christianity-to-mormons-with-eric-johnson--51117681
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

For more information on Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51117681Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:10:02 +0000Defenders MediaIn 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...
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

For more information on Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>1942latter,lds,mormon,mormonism,saintscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-linda-seiler-is-trans-formed--50954296
#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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50954296Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:30:02 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...
#transgenderstory #lgbtchristian #conversionstories

For more about Ratio Christi, visit ratiochristi.org

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]]>2469lgbt,trans,transexual,transgendercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-engaging-with-jewish-people-with-dr-randy-newman--50775344
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50775344Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:52:53 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...
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]]>2362christiansandjews,jewish,jewishpeople,judaism,judeochristian,messianicjew,randynewmancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-a-former-gay-pastor-on-sexuality-spirituality-with-joe-dallas--50716602
For more info about ratiochristi, visit ratiochristi.org
For more info on Joe Dallas, visit his website: joedallas.com

#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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50716602Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:23:29 +0000Defenders MediaIn 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...
For more info about ratiochristi, visit ratiochristi.org
For more info on Joe Dallas, visit his website: joedallas.com

#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]]>2538christiansexuality,gaychristian,homosexuality,humansexuality,lgbtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-from-planned-parenthood-director-to-pro-life-advocate-with-abby-johnson--50534560
#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


To learn more about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org
To learn how you can help in the next Pro-Life movement and learn more about Abby Johnson's work, visit: abbyj.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50534560Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:35:22 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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


To learn more about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org
To learn how you can help in the next Pro-Life movement and learn more about Abby Johnson's work, visit: abbyj.com]]>1534abortion,plannedparenthood,prochoice,prolife,roe,roevwade,supremecourtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-taking-god-and-science-seriously-with-dr-tour--50534512
#originoflife #darwinism #biochemistry]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50534512Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:33:47 +0000Defenders MediaPresident 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...
#originoflife #darwinism #biochemistry]]>3256chemistry,christianity&science,evolution,god&science,intelligentdesign,jamestour,organicchemistry,originoflife,sciencecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-god-and-guns-with-tim-hsiao--50378097
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50378097Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:26:03 +0000Defenders MediaIn 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...
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]]>27022ndamendment,christianity,gunownership,ratiochristi,timhsiaocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-darwinian-racism-hitler-and-white-nationalism-with-dr-weikart--49692038
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49692038Fri, 13 May 2022 13:50:02 +0000Defenders MediaAuthor 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...
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]]>2716darwinism,hitler,marx,marxism,meinkampf,nazism,pantheism,socialdarwinism,whitenationalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-is-christianity-a-white-man-s-religion-with-h-c-felder--49597791
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49597791Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:06:11 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...
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]]>2910africanamerican,bible,biblicalworldview,blackchristianity,blackhistory,churchhistory,tertulliancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-the-return-of-the-god-hypothesis-with-stephen-c-meyer--49242830
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49242830Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:30:03 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...
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]]>3187campusministry,evolution,id,intelligentdesign,ratiochristi,stephencmeyer,stephenmeyer,theisticevolutioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-the-good-citizen-with-josh-hershburger--49093448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49093448Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000Defenders MediaHow'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...2343christiancivilservant,christianity,hershburger,publicsquare,ratiochristicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-christians-culture-lawsuits-with-travis-barham--48072275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48072275Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:47:31 +0000Defenders MediaIn 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...1882barham,christi,christian,culture,lawsuits,miller,ratio,universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-experiencing-miracles-today-with-jp-moreland--47820532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47820532Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:05:01 +0000Defenders MediaJ.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...2454apologetics,christianity,miracles,morelandcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-conservative-progressive-christianity-how-wide-is-the-divide-with-george-yancey--47703532
For more about Ratio Christi, visit ratiochristi.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47703532Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:30:34 +0000Defenders MediaIn 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...
For more about Ratio Christi, visit ratiochristi.org]]>2377christian,christianity,conservative,politics,progressive,sociology,yanceycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-media-academia-and-culture-with-jennifer-kabbany--47483093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47483093Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:48:06 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...3100cancel_culture,collegiate,conservative_journalism,free_speech,the_college_fixcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-faith-and-economics-in-biblical-perspective-with-dr-thomas-simpson--47028345
For more about Ratio Christi, visit ratiochristi.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47028345Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:50:36 +0000Defenders MediaHost 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,...
For more about Ratio Christi, visit ratiochristi.org]]>3470apologetics,christianthinking,christian-worldview,corey-miller,worldviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-women-religion-and-law-with-laurie-stewart--46836417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46836417Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:13:13 +0000Defenders Media2602cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-faith-medicine-and-covid-19-with-dr-ewan-goligher--46618973
For more information about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46618973Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:46:11 +0000Defenders MediaHost 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...
For more information about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>2743cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-faith-and-human-sexuality-with-dr-robert-gagnon--46618962
For more information about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46618962Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:45:06 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...
For more information about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>3431cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-faith-politics-with-dr-wayne-grudem--46618675For more information about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46618675Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:44:45 +0000Defenders MediaDr. 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...For more information about Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org]]>2508cleanfull