A recent Atlantic article by social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, argues that not only is social media making us stupider, it's also threatening to tear our society apart. These are bold claims, but Haidt's evidence is compelling and worthy of a close look. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron wrestle with the article and consider its broader implications. 

Join Nathan and Cameron for a discussion of the tension between Disney and Florida over the so-called "Don't Say Gay Bill." The Thinking Out Loud crew open up about some of their longstanding reservations about Disney, as well as the challenge of prioritizing discernment over legalism in our cultural engagement. 

Nathan and Cameron talk with Stuart McAllister about how to stay faithful in a culture filled with distractions and seduction. 

In this special episode, we're sharing Stuart McAllister's Palm Sunday Sermon from last Sunday, April 10, 2022. It's a powerful exposition of the significance of Christ's triumphal entry in Jerusalem, as well as a challenge to each of us to answer Jesus's question to his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" If you're interested in booking any of the Thinking Out Loud speakers, you can do so here. 

You read that title correctly. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron explore the growing popularity (and likely legalization) of psychedelic mushrooms. It should be a real trip. 

Well, the title clued you in: This is our first episode in which we explore one of your questions. In this particular episode, we consider the seeming tension between faith and works. Specifically, we talk about the discouragement we often experience when we face our own failures. We hope it's helpful to you. 

Don't let the title fool you. This April Fool's episode is just what you need to bring you back to your senses. 

Dr. Andy Bannister is the director of Solas, an organization dedicated to "persuasively communicating Christ into today's culture." Dr. Bannister is also the author of The Atheist Who Didn't Exist and most recently, Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? Since Dr. Bannister is an evangelist in Scotland, we wanted talk about what it looks like to minister in truly post-Christian context.  

Want to hear an exploration of Marxism that's historically and philosophically informed? Tired of superficial hot takes on the issue? We thought you might be. That's why we sat down with Stuart McAllister for a conversation about Marxism. Our goal was to take account of its history, as well as its current resurgence in our culture. 

A note to listeners interested in the list of books we promised: We're in the process of compiling. Look for it here in the show notes in the next few days.  

As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, the conversation is beginning to move beyond mere geopolitical tactics to take in spiritual factors. The relationship between Putin and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, for instance, is receiving more and more scrutiny. Join Nathan and Cameron as they consider the spiritual dimensions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Here's a link to the Rowan Williams's article that we reference.