So, you get involved in a conversation with a friend or perhaps someone at your son or daughter's soccer game. They ask you how you know that there is a God or, "What proof do you have that God exists?", are you prepared to give answers? An answer other than, "Oh, because the Bible says so!" Tonight--how to be intellectually prepared to defend and argue (to be an apologist) the TRUTH and fact of the Gospel and that God indeed does exist! We've got to work everyone! Study, research and be willing to be bold for Christ. Ryan Pauly joins us, Founder and President of Think-Well.ORG.

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Andrew and Christian Walker write, "The logic of bodily sex differences helps explain the moral logic of biblical sexual ethics overall. The mandate for sexual relations in Scripture is tied to the design of the body... The end for which the body is organized--namely, reproduction--tells us what sexual actions are proper to the body and which actions are immoral." 

If you were to take a poll on the most controversial and delicate biblical views, homosexuality would probably be near the top if not at the very top. Because of this, if we are going to stand in our Christian convictions, then we must know what the Bible teaches and why it teaches it. For those who object to the Christian view, it is equally important for them to understand the what and the why in order to offer an accurate and fair critique.

Today's show will take a look at homosexuality as we walk through chapter 5 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." I've done a few shows on this topic (see below), so I aim to keep the teaching short and get to your calls and questions as soon as possible. Join me for an important conversation!

Content Discussed
0:00 Intro
6:14 Think Well Merch Store!
8:58 A look at future shows
10:33 The cultural narrative based on the Sexual Revolution
18:19 A more compelling Christian narrative
27:55 1st Biblical Principle - Everywhere homosexuality is mentioned in the Bible, it is mentioned critically
29:45 2nd Biblical Principle - The Bible prohibits all forms of homosexuality
34:19 3rd Biblical Principle - The Bible's prohibition against homosexuality is grounded in a creation mandate
38:58 4th Biblical Principle - Jesus affirms the immorality of homosexuality
42:15 5th Biblical Principle - Any identity at odds with Scripture is never fulfilling
49:13 A more authentic community
51:52 LIVE QUESTION: Am I presenting a false choice between biblical marriage and gay marriage?
53:41 LIVE QUESTION: Does the Bible ever look at slavery as an immoral institution?
56:40 LIVE QUESTION: Do you think all sinful acts should be illegal?
58:39 LIVE QUESTION: Has the Bible ever settled any argument? Christians are always disagreeing
1:02:00 CALLER: How do we make sense of Jesus's confusing parables and answers to questions?
1:06:37 CALLER: How do we explain gay penguins? Doesn't nature show that homosexuality is normal? Should gay marriage be legal?
1:39:56 CALLER: Questions on Christopher Yuan and biblical sexuality being oriented toward procreation.

A More Compelling Narrative on Sexuality (Culture Study Part 4)

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Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a high school teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, an organization focused on training Christians to engage the culture with a biblical worldview, and the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN. Ryan holds a B.A. in theology and youth leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University, and is pursuing a doctorate in cultural engagement from Talbot School of Theology. Ryan lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. He enjoys watching hockey, roasting coffee, and playing with his boys.

A More Compelling Narrative on Sexuality (Culture Study Part 4)

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