Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Cultural Update: Constitutional bans on physician-assisted suicide; Teaching the Bible in public schools

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50 min·November 22, 2024

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This week, live from the Evangelical Theological Society Conference in San Diego, Scott & Sean discuss: 

  • West Virginia amends its constitution to ban physician-assisted suicide, sparking a larger discussion on bioethics and cultural trends.
  • Harvard's controversial "Sex Week" and a student's bold critique highlight the cultural longing for deeper meaning in human relationships.
  • The Texas Board of Education backs an elementary school curriculum incorporating biblical content, raising questions about the role of faith in public education.
  • Listener question: Follow up on discussion of genetic privacy and its implications in healthcare and insurance.
  • Listener question: How to give generously without Pharisaical tendencies.
  • Listener question: Recommendations for Bible study tools include the new NIV Application Commentary and Logos Bible Software for deeper scriptural engagement. 


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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.

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