Explorers Podcast with Ken Boa

Few would dispute that Christianity is viewed in largely negative terms by our cultural elites. Given this dynamic, are we devoting careful thought to how we will prioritize faithfulness over capitulation? How do we maintain loyalty to Christ in a context that militates against it? 

Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they dive into this subject.

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In this episode, special guest Cameron McAllister joins Dr. Boa to continue the discussion on why human transformation is so under-emphasized. Arguing for the central role of imagination in this endeavor, both men point toward an enriched understanding of the possibilities surrounding human life.

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Recent years have brought about a resurgence in historical studies. In many ways, this isn’t surprising; a culture in crisis wants to know how we got here. 

In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa talks with Stuart McAllister about his continuing interest in and love of history. Stuart grew up in Scotland in the shadow of World War II, and this shaped his historical consciousness in profound ways, yielding many insights into our own conflicted moment. 

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Why do so many churches offer such a shallow vision of the Christian life? And how do we recover a robust sense of Christian distinction in a culture that’s growing more hostile towards the church? 
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister explore these vexing questions. 

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In a cultural moment that places a high premium on outward appearances, how do we cultivate a rich inward life that reflects our devotion to Christ and his kingdom? 


Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they pursue this question.

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In the wake of the pandemic, many people are skeptical of the scientific establishment. Given the marvels of the hard sciences, a major temptation is to turn them into a worldview—something they were never meant to do.

In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Reflections Vice President, Stuart McAllister, explore our complex relationship to science, and consider a more holistic approach to our thinking.

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It’s no secret that biblical illiteracy has reached massive proportions in recent years. But why is it that so few Christians feel the need to read their bibles these days? And what does this apathy have to do with our chaotic cultural moment? 
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister discuss the role of biblical illiteracy in the church and wider culture, and consider how we might move forward in a constructive manner. 

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Though we’re well past the Advent season in which this episode was recorded, the subject under discussion remains highly urgent. As the church in North America begins to face serious social costs, how do we show the joy and vibrancy of being Christ’s disciples? Join Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they explore this question.

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As Christians, we are to live our lives in light of the eternal. However, most of us continue to buckle under the weight of our schedules. How can we learn to recover an eternal perspective in the midst of life’s hectic pace? Dr. Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister press into this vexing, but deeply practical matter.

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How do we move between "the heart" and "the head" to dwell and think upon the things we are filling our minds with? How do we renew our minds? In this episode, we discuss suffering and how it is an opportunity to submit and surrender our ideas of "what our best interests appear to be" and to instead, receive what He is giving us.  Join Kenneth Boa and Stuart McAllister as they discuss loving, living, and learning well as it relates to our relationship with God.

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