Navigating Faith and Thinking Critically in Today’s World (feat. Chad Ragsdale and Daniel McCoy).

Welcome back to the Real Life Theology Podcast. In today's episode, Chad Ragsdale, the Academic Dean at Ozark, and Daniel McCoy, the Editorial Director for Renew.org, explore the importance of critical thinking and a biblical worldview for Christians navigating today’s complex cultural challenges. This session was taken live from an Event at Ozark Christian College, therefore I am honored to get to share it with you today. They introduce their new book, 'The Disciple's Mind,' aimed at encouraging Christians to think more biblically and critically. The session includes discussions on the impact of competing ideas in society, the necessity of loving God with our minds, and practical advice on promoting unity and thoughtful engagement within the church. The speakers also address common obstacles to effective thinking, such as tribalism, emotional reasoning, and the influence of technology. This insightful session, enriched by audience interaction, emphasizes the importance of wisdom, understanding, and empathy in our responses to both cultural issues and within church communities.

This session was filmed at Ozark Christian College 

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

04:11 Presenters' Background and Purpose of the Session

08:05 The Importance of Thinking Biblically and Critically

09:52 Historical Examples of Destructive Ideas

13:42 The Need for Discipleship of the Mind

14:51 Understanding the World as a Christian