In this episode, James sits down with co-host Nate Giarratano and special guest Ryan Ries to discuss Ryan's story. Ryan was a pro-skateboarder who gave his life to Christ and began to proclaim the gospel. 

For more about Ryan and his ministry go to https://ryan-ries.com/.

In this episode, James sits down with co-host Nate Giarratano and special guest Ryan Ries to discuss Ryan's story. Ryan was a pro-skateboarder who gave his life to Christ and began to proclaim the gospel. 
For more about Ryan and his ministry go to <a href="https://ryan-ries.com/">https://ryan-ries.com/</a>.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/</a>.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/.</a>

Considering the Power of God's Redemptions: A Conversation with Ryan Ries

In this episode, James speaks with David Richardson of The Assumptions Institute. James and David talk about critical thinking, the necessity of questioning assumptions, and the importance of pointing other toward reality. They also discuss the shortcomings of Christian worldview.

To connect with James, visit https://usefultogod.com/contact-us.

You can find more information on the Assumptions Institute at learntodiscern.com/thinkingchristian.

In this episode, James speaks with David Richardson of The Assumptions Institute. James and David talk about critical thinking, the necessity of questioning assumptions, and the importance of pointing other toward reality. They also discuss the shortcomings of Christian worldview.
To connect with James, visit <a href="https://usefultogod.com/contact-us">https://usefultogod.com/contact-us</a>.
You can find more information on the Assumptions Institute at <a href="https://www.learntodiscern.com">learntodiscern.com/thinkingchristian</a>.

David Richardson

In this week's devotional, James considers Matthew 6 and its potential to help Christians think through the various practices in which they are engaged. James encourages us not just to ask whether or not we should engage in a particular practice, but how we should engage in it.  

In this week's devotional, James considers Matthew 6 and its potential to help Christians think through the various practices in which they are engaged. James encourages us not just to ask whether or not we should engage in a particular practice, but how we should engage in it.

How Matthew 6 Can Help Us Think about the Things We Do (and How We Do Them)

In this episode of Thinking Christian, James interacts with an essay published on June 17, 2024, in which the surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media. James discusses the importance of this call and the need for us to pause and think about the ways technology may be hindering us from conforming more closely to the image of Christ. 

You can view the Surgeon General's essay here. To read his previous advisory, click here. James also has an opinion piece dealing with the advisory at Christian Post.

For more on technology from James, check out the following resources and visit usefultogod.com. Be sure to check out James's 20 Questions: Christian Resistance, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. 

https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/christians-think-human/

https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/how-should-we-think-about-kids-and-technology-a-conversation-with-david-eaton/

https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/thinking-christian-about-family-and-technology-use-a-conversation-with-krista-boan/

In this episode of Thinking Christian, James interacts with an essay published on June 17, 2024, in which the surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media. James discusses the importance of this call and the need for us to pause and think about the ways technology may be hindering us from conforming more closely to the image of Christ. 
You can view the Surgeon General's essay <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html">here</a>. To read his previous advisory, click <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/youth-mental-health/social-media/index.html">here</a>. James also has an opinion piece dealing with the advisory at <a href="https://www.christianpost.com/voices/social-media-for-the-good-or-the-doom-of-society.html">Christian Post</a>.
For more on technology from James, check out the following resources and visit <a href="http://www.usefultogod.com/james">usefultogod.com</a>. Be sure to check out James's <a href="https://usefultogod.com/info-guides">20 Questions: Christian Resistance, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence</a>. 
<a href="https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/christians-think-human/">https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/christians-think-human/</a>
<a href="https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/how-should-we-think-about-kids-and-technology-a-conversation-with-david-eaton/">https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/how-should-we-think-about-kids-and-technology-a-conversation-with-david-eaton/</a>
<a href="https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/thinking-christian-about-family-and-technology-use-a-conversation-with-krista-boan/">https://www.thinkingchristianpodcast.com/thinking-christian-about-family-and-technology-use-a-conversation-with-krista-boan/</a>

Considering the Power of God's Redemptions: A Conversation with Ryan Ries

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