Political Identity 2.0: Scott and Sean examine how identity politics is shifting from race and gender toward economic class. They encourage believers to reject zero-sum financial mindsets while engaging civically.

Colorado Pre-K & Religious Liberty: The hosts discuss a Supreme Court case challenging Colorado for withholding funding from religious pre-K programs that maintain biblical views on sexuality. They highlight why institutional religious freedom must be protected in the public square.

Family Time Over Friendships: Evaluating data that shows Americans prioritizing home life over outside social ties, the hosts weigh the trade-offs. They affirm strong family bonds while stressing the biblical necessity of intentional friendships.

Doctors Counseling on Climate Change: Reacting to a National Review piece on bioethicists urging physicians to counsel patients on climate change, the hosts critique expanding medical consultation into political activism. They argue that doctors should remain focused on individual patient health rather than lecturing on planetary care.

Audience Question: Serving on Ideologically Opposing Boards: The hosts advise Christians on navigating boards with conflicting worldviews by drawing on Daniel's diplomatic example in Scripture. They encourage working for positive change from within unless core convictions are compromised.

Audience Question: Duty to Vote with Flawed Candidates: Addressing moral hesitation in elections, Scott and Sean explain voting as a neighbor-loving duty to lessen evil. They remind voters that all political options in a fallen world are mixed bags.

Audience Question: Clarifying the Threat of Sharia Law: Addressing a follow-up question on whether the threat of Sharia Law in the U.S. is exaggerated, the hosts clarify their previous guest's core argument. They explain that while an imminent takeover of American institutions is unlikely under the Constitution, Sharia law fundamentally conflicts with constitutional freedoms.

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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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