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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...
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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.
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Thoughtful Christianity
Thoughtful Christianity
#022 Cognitive Liberty with Nicholas Meriwether & Travis Barham
3 OCT 2022 · "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
#021 Reconciled with Monique Duson
19 SEP 2022 · 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.
#020 Introducing Christianity to Mormons with Eric Johnson
5 SEP 2022 · 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
For more information on Ratio Christi, visit: ratiochristi.org
#019 Linda Seiler is Trans-formed
22 AUG 2022 · 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
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
#018 Engaging with Jewish People with Dr. Randy Newman
1 AUG 2022 · 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
#017 A Former Gay Pastor on Sexuality & Spirituality with Joe Dallas
26 JUL 2022 · 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.
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
#016 From Planned Parenthood Director to Pro-Life Advocate with Abby Johnson
11 JUL 2022 · 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
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
#015 Taking God and Science Seriously with Dr. Tour
11 JUL 2022 · 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
#014 God and Guns with Tim Hsiao
27 JUN 2022 · 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
#013 Darwinian Racism, Hitler, and White Nationalism with Dr. Weikart
13 MAY 2022 · 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
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...
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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.
show less
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