Thinking Christian with Drs. James Spencer and Ashish Varma

Thinking Christian with Drs. James Spencer and Ashish Varma

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Thinking Christian with Drs. James Spencer and Ashish Varma episodes

  • How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 1

    In this episode of Thinking Christian, James discusses entrepreneurship with Lowell Busenitz. Lowell completed his dissertation on the mindset of entrepreneurs and the mental models they use. He and James discuss the ways his findings may relate to Christian thinking. 

    You can find Lowell's book titled Soul Work on amazon.com.

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    24 min
  • How Can Lament Transform Us?: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, Pt 2

    In this episode, James continues his conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, who contributed an essay on lament in the 2023 book titled A Praying People. James and Bryan discuss the way lament can help build Christian community and the way lament transforms us personally. 

     

    Listen to Part 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or LifeAudio.com! 

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    Purchase Trajectories: A Gospel-Centered Introduction to Old Testament Theology here.

     

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    26 min
  • How Can the Christian Life Be Enriched by Lament: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, Pt 1

    In this episode of Thinking Christian, James speaks with Dr. Bryan Babcock. Dr. Babcock contributed an essay on lament in the 2023 book titled A Praying People. He also co-authored Trajectories: A Gospel-Centered Introduction to Old Testament Theology with Drs. James Spencer and Russel Meek in 2018. James and Bryan discuss Bryan's work with various relief efforts and how that has shaped his understanding of lament. 

    Listen to Part 2 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or LifeAudio.com! 

    Get A Praying People on amazon.com 

    Purchase Trajectories: A Gospel-Centered Introduction to Old Testament Theology here.

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    24 min
  • Does Doing the Little Things Really Matter: Serving Those Around You- A Conversation with Beth Runkle, Pt 2

    In this episode, James continues his conversation with Beth Runkle, author of Another Move God?. Beth talks about the unique needs of military families and the various ways God's people can reach out to and care for those serving in the armed forces. She also discusses her approach to discipleship through her ministry with CRU.

    Pre-order Beth's book titled Another Move God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife at amazon.com

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    23 min
  • Staying Focused on Serving God Despite Our Circumstances: A Conversation with Beth Runkle, Pt 1

    In this episode, James sits down with Beth Runkle, author of the forthcoming book Another Move God?. Beth was a military wife for many years and talks about how she learned to focus on God's mission during times of significant transmission. Her book is focused on military wives, but the lessons are broadly applicable to anyone who is undergoing change and seeking to remain faithful to the Lord.

    Beth's book Another Move God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife is available for pre-order at amazon.com.

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    21 min
  • How to Improve Your Relationships with Love and Respect: A Conversation with Emerson Eggerichs

    How can we improve our relationships just by showing love and respect? How have changes in the culture changed the way we relate to one another? In this episode, James continues his conversation with Emerson Eggerichs, author of Love and Respect and president of Love and Respect Ministries, and Emerson offers his perspective on how showing Love and Respect can help us develop stronger relationships. 

    Listen to Part 1: https://apple.co/42Uh4wA / https://sptfy.com/Q3hH 

    Get Love and Respect on amazon.com

    Find more from Dr. Emerson Eggerichs at www.loveandrespect.com

     

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    35 min
  • How Love and Respect Can Improve Our Relationships: A Conversation with Emerson Eggerichs, Pt. 1

    In this episode, James sits down with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author of Love and Respect and President of Love and Respect Ministries. They discuss Ephesians 5 and the dynamics of love and respect within marriages and in other relationships. 

     

    Listen to Part 2: https://apple.co/3SOiKmp / https://sptfy.com/Q3hI 

    Get Love and Respect on amazon.com

    Find more from Dr. Emerson Eggerichs at www.loveandrespect.com

     

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    29 min
  • New Opportunities to Be A Different Kind of Man: A Conversation with Nancy Pearcey, Pt 2

    In this episode, James continues his conversation with Nancy Pearcey, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity. They discuss the ways remote work may be opening up opportunities for men to reestablish a bigger role in the home and a variety of other topics related to Nancy's research. 

    You can purchase The Toxic War on Masculinity at amazon.com.

    To learn more about Nancy Pearcey visit:  https://www.nancypearcey.com/

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    32 min
  • How Should Christians Think about Masculinity- A Conversation with Nancy Pearcey, Part 1

    In this episode, James sits down wit Nancy Pearcey to discuss her new book titled The Toxic War on Masculinity. Nancy shares her research and perspective on the difficulties men are facing, as well as describing some of the odd challenges she faced while writing a book on men. 

    Listen to Part 1 here.

    Get Nancy Pearcey's new book at: The Toxic War on Masculinity

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    27 min
  • Developing Patience through Lament: A Conversation with Dr. May Young, Pt 2

    In this episode, James continues his conversation with Dr. May Young. They discuss the role of patience in lament, as well as the connection between lament and action. Dr. Young also offers some insights on how churches might incorporate lament into their worship on a more regular basis.

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    25 min

About Thinking Christian with Drs. James Spencer and Ashish Varma

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Thinking Christian is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Spencer, president of the D. L. Moody Center and author of Digital Discernment (InterVarsity Press), with co-host Dr. Ashish Varma. Reading the Bible as the final authority for life and faith means questioning the assumptions of our culture, even our Christian culture, so that we don't settle for a narrower vision than God's word offers.

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