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#73: Navigating Gender and Sexuality: A Christian Perspective
2026/10/01
In this conversation, Bridget Ruth and Stan Wallace explore the complex issues surrounding gender and sexuality from a Christian perspective. They discuss the definitions of key terms such as transgenderism, gender identity, and gender dysphoria, and emphasize the importance of a biblical understanding of gender. The conversation also delves into the cultural evolution of gender ideology, the arguments for pro-trans theology, and practical guidance for students and churches in navigating these discussions. Ultimately, they highlight the significance of the gospel in providing a hopeful vision for identity and human flourishing.
Takeaways
Bridget Ruth has a personal story that informs her understanding of sexuality.
Transgenderism is defined as the belief that biological sex is independent of gender identity.
Key terms in the conversation include biological sex, gender identity, and gender dysphoria.
A biblical anthropology is foundational for understanding sex and gender from a Christian perspective.
Genesis provides the origin story for male and female creation, which is crucial for Christians.
Cultural shifts have influenced the understanding of gender and sexuality within the church.
Pro-trans theology argues for compatibility with scripture, but this is contested by traditional interpretations.
Practical guidance is needed for students navigating gender issues on campus.
The gospel offers a better vision of identity and flourishing than cultural narratives.
Engaging with these topics requires love, respect, and a commitment to truth.
Preparing Students for Gender Discussions on Campus
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation on Gender and Sexuality
03:02 Understanding Transgenderism and Key Terms
06:01 Biblical Anthropology and the Foundation of Gender
12:02 Cultural Context and the Evolution of Gender Ideology
21:56 Pro-Trans Theology and Its Arguments
30:11 Practical Guidance for Students and Churches
47:02 Navigating Gender Dysphoria and Christian Identity
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Bridget Ruth’s website
Carl R. Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution
William J. Webb, Slaves, Women & Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis
Stan W. Wallace, “Finding Common Ground in the LGBTQ+ Conversation”
Robert S. Smith, The Body God Gives: A Biblical Response to Transgender Theory
Abigail Favale, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory
Nancy R. Pearcey, Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality
Institute of Biblical Sexuality
Walt Heyer, Sex Change Regret website
Linda A. Seiler, Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ
Transformed, Linda Seiler, PhD’s website
#72: The Goodness, Truth, and Beauty of the Christian Story
2026/09/01
Many are leaving the faith today, or not considering it in the first place, not always because they don’t believe it is true, but because they don’t believe it is good or beautiful. My guest in this episode wants to change this. Dr. Paul Gould has written Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World and A Primer on Cultural Apologetics: Conversations on Faith and Flourishing in a Disenchanted World to help others understand that the biblical worldview connects with the deepest longings of the human heart in our search for all that is truly good, valuable, and beautiful.
In this podcast we discuss:
What “cultural apologetics” is
Why apologetics is sometimes frowned upon in some circles, and what the corrective is
How we flourish when we again see the world as “enchanted” by God’s presence
How our longings can point us toward the God who can satisfy them
The importance of imagination and desire in our quest for the Good, True, and Beautiful, and ultimately God
How students can practice cultural apologetics on campus
Errors Christians tend to make when engaging culture
How technology, including AI, is increasingly having negative impacts on younger generations (as well as positive aspects)
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
C.S. Lewis, “Talking about Bicycles” in his Present Concerns: Journalistic Essays (pp. 83-90)
Peter Kreft, Back to Virtue: The Traditional Moral Wisdom for Modern Moral Confusion
Alasdair MacIntyre, After Virtue
Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Paul-Gould.com
The Two Task Institutes
The Eudo podcast
#71: A Guide to Majoring in Business
2026/08/01
Are you considering majoring in Business? Are you interested in eventually earning an MBA? What must you understand about this field of study and career, especially as a Christ-follower? In this episode, I discuss these questions and many more with Dr. Mark Washington, the National Director of InterVarsity’s MBA Ministry. For more than two decades, Mark has helped shape the next generation of faith-driven business leaders, working with MBA students and faculty at some of the top business schools in the country. He brings a unique blend of ministry, theology, and business experience to our conversation.
In this podcast we discuss:
Mark’s journey into an MBA, starting his career in business, and now helping others who are beginning this journey
How his faith influenced him to do an MBA
Where biblical truth was consistent with his MBA studies, and where he found conflict
Finding Christian community on campus and in the workplace
Unique academic and spiritual challenges that today’s MBA students face
Advantages and disadvantages of doing an MBA part-time or full-time
Advantages and disadvantages of doing an MBA at a top-30 school
Good undergraduate majors to prepare for an MBA (they are not what you think!)
How AI is changing the landscape of business, what AI will not change, and how to prepare
Advice on how to earn an MBA a few years after college
False advertising by MBA programs to know about
How an Executive MBA differs from other MBA programs
The pressures of being an MBA student
Qualities and character traits helpful to success in an MBA program and a career in business
The importance of a correctly grounded identity and worth in Christ while doing an MBA
Positive and negative winds of change within business
His advice to 18-year olds about majoring in business, and to undergraduate students thinking about doing an MBA
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Mike Schutt, “A Guide to Majoring in Pre-Law,” College Faith Podcast #64
Faith Driven Investor, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Solving the World’s Greatest Problems
Praxis
The Fellows Initiative
The Christian Employee Resource Group
The Christian Economic Forum
The National Faith and Work Association
The Theology of Work Project
#70: Hope for the Hurting Student: Mental Health and Connection in College
2026/07/01
In this episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest challenges facing students today: mental health during the college years. Between academic pressure, anxiety about the future, loneliness, relationships, social media, and the constant pressure to succeed, many students are struggling quietly and wondering how to navigate it all faithfully and wisely.
My guest is Brooke Wesley, a licensed clinical social worker, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and co-founder of Bellatore Recovery in the Kansas City area, where she has spent more than two decades helping teens and adults pursue healing and emotional health.
Brooke’s passion for this work is deeply personal, growing out of her own recovery journey from an eating disorder. Along the way, she has worked in hospitals, schools, recovery programs, and private practice, and she also helped launch Kansas City’s first transitional living program for women recovering from eating disorders. She’s also the author of Hungry To Be Whole: A Therapist’s Story of Healing from Anorexia, where she shares both her personal story and professional insights into recovery and hope.
In this podcast we discuss:
How overcoming her own eating disorder led Brooke to want to help others.
Factors that contribute to students’ mental health challenges.
Signs of good mental health, and how this relates to success in college (and life).
Why students can still be lonely while around so many people, and what to do about it.
Signs of unhealthy relational dynamics.
How a biblical worldview should help frame our understanding of mental health.
Correcting common misunderstandings about mental health.
How to recognize when it is time to find a mental health professional.
How to find a good mental health professional by asking the right questions.
The value of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The distinction between anxiety and stress.
Specific advice for how parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends can help a student who may be struggling: signs to watch for and how to be helpful.
How churches can help students who are struggling.
Examples of those who have experienced healing and wholeness as a result of this journey.
Proper and improper ways to use AI.
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Brooke Wesley and Maureen Rank, Hungry To Be Whole: A Therapist’s Story of Healing from Anorexia
College Faith podcast conversations about finding Christian community on campus
Aundi Kolber, Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode–and into a Life of Connection and Joy
#69: When “Social Justice” Becomes Social Injustice: A Biblical Evaluation
2026/06/01
One of the most pressing and contested topics on college campuses today is social justice, and many Christians are confused about how to understand it through a biblical lens. I hope this conversation will clear away some of the confusion.
I’m joined by Dr. Thaddeus Williams, a professor of theology and philosophy at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Williams is the author of Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth. In it, he argues that Christians are called to care deeply about justice, but that not every version of “social justice” reflects a biblical understanding of truth, human dignity, or the gospel.
Instead, he invites readers to recover a vision of justice rooted in Scripture, the character of God, and the dignity of every human being made in the image of God. In our conversation, we explore how Christians can think carefully and faithfully about justice, truth, identity, and cultural engagement—especially in the context of higher education.
In this podcast we discuss:
How Thaddeus came to be interested in this topic and write Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice.
Why social justice is such a central topic on campus and in our culture.
Defining “Social Justice B” and its underlying philosophy, Critical Theory.
Why these ideas now provide ultimate meaning for many (becoming their religion).
How students can understand and affirm biblical justice as true social justice (and how John Perkins helped clarify the four guideposts of correct social justice).
How our culture’s understanding of social justice (“Social Justice B”) actually leads to further injustice, making our culture cruel and uncaring.
Why understanding the Image of God helps us think well about issues of social justice and equality.
How to distinguish between “Social Justice A” and “Social Justice B” in conversations, papers, and class discussions.
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Thaddeus Williams, Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice
Thaddeus Williams’ Podcast “The Shed & Beam”
J.P. Moreland, Love Your God With All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul
Hellen Pluckrose & James Lindsay, Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity―and Why This Harms Everybody
Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer, Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice–Implications for the Church and Society
Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer, Pose Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality
Stan Wallace, “How Should Christians Understand Critical Theory?”
#68: How The Emerging Scholars Network Serves Students
2026/05/01
In this episode, I’m continuing my sporadic series on various campus ministries. I’m joined by Jaime Noyd, the Director of the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN). We discuss what ESN is and how it will be of great help to you if you are considering following God’s call to one day serve Christ as a professor.
In this podcast we discuss:
How Jamie came to direct ESN
Why ESN exists–the vision of the ministry
How scholarship can be a sacred calling
If students may join ESN if they are not involved in InterVarsity
How students can join ESN before they start college
Some examples of students greatly helped by ESN
Where ESN is going in the next 20 years
Questions to regularly ask yourself (or others) in following God’s calling to the professorate
The next step to joining ESN
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Emerging Scholars Network website
Contacting Jamie: [email protected]
The American Scientific Affiliation
Christian Professional Societies
InterVarsity Graduate & Faculty Ministries
Cru’s Graduate Student Resources
Veritas Forum Communities
The Society of Christian Scholars
The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
Christianity and Intellectual Inquiry: Thinking as Pilgrimage by Douglas Jacobsen and Rhonda Hustedt Jacobsen
The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods by A.J. Sertillanges
Love The Lord Your God With All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul by J.P. Moreland
Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential by Gordon T. Smith
The Call by Os Guinness
Getting What You Came For: The Smart Student’s Guide to Earning a Master’s or Ph.D. by Robert L. Peters
The Thinking Christianly podcast
Scholars’ Compass (ESN devotionals)
The Biblical Story and the Story of the Academic Disciplines (free with a Society of Christian Scholars membership)
#67: Writing Great Papers…and Enjoying It!
2026/04/01
Writing papers is a part of every student’s life. Writing a good one can feel overwhelming. But what if it’s about more than just getting a grade? What if your writing is actually an opportunity to think clearly, communicate truth, and even honor God? In this episode of College Faith, we’re talking about what students need to understand first in order to write well, the essential elements of a strong paper, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and how to approach research, AI, and the writing process with wisdom and integrity. To guide us, I’m joined by Dr. Bruce Barron, an experienced writer, editor, and communications leader who has spent decades helping scholars, students, and public thinkers express complex ideas with clarity and impact. Bruce has served in senior editorial roles with major policy and Christian publications, edited books and academic manuscripts, and coached countless writers from rough drafts to polished, compelling work. His experience at the intersection of careful research, thoughtful Christian engagement, and practical communication makes him an ideal guide for any student who wants to become not just a better writer, but a more faithful one.
In this podcast we discuss:
What students should understand first to write a good paper
The elements of a good paper
The single biggest mistake students make when writing a paper
A balanced, biblical approach to your studies, including writing papers
Proper and improper ways to use AI when writing
How much research for the paper is enough
The steps in writing a good paper
The importance of building a good relationship with your professors
How to see your studies as an act of worship
The most important thing to remember when writing a paper
Some ways writing skills impact all of life after college
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
BruceBarron.substack.com
Bruce Barron, “On Writing So Well That You Don’t Need an Editor” (Society of Christian Scholars webinar)
#66: How Reformed University Fellowship Ministers to Students
2026/03/01
In this episode I continue my sporadic series on various campus ministries. I am joined by Charles Askew and Caysie Ashton, campus ministers with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). Charles and Caysie bring their unique perspectives to help us better understand the ministry of RUF and whether it might be right for you.
In this podcast we discuss:
What “Reformed” means
How Casey and Chuck got involved in RUF
How RUF got started
The core mission of RUF
How to find a RUF chapter
What to expect at a RUF chapter
How chapters differ campus-to-campus
What is required to be involved in RUF
What makes RUF distinct from other campus ministries
Why RUF doesn’t have a curriculum that students go through
How RUF helps students build deep relationships
RUF’s weekly activities for students
RUF’s strengths and weaknesses
Why students should look into joining a RUF chapter
The importance of just showing up
Why we shouldn’t fear the “secular” university
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
RUF website & various RUF chapter’s Instagram accounts
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity and The Great Divorce
Timothy Keller, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters
John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (especially “The Golden Book of the Christian Life” section)
Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will
#65: Discussing Jesus with Your Muslim Friends
2026/02/01
There are an estimated 2 billion Muslims worldwide, including your classmates, neighbors, and friends. Many are interested in discussing spiritual topics, including the person of Jesus. But how do we have these conversations–and share the good news about who Jesus really is–without the conversation turning into an argument? Alan Shlemon has an answer that he and many others have found to be very helpful: beginning with the Koran instead of the Bible to break down barriers. Alan is a staff apologist with Stand To Reason, a sought-after speaker on this topic, and my guest on this episode of College Faith.
In this podcast we discuss:
How Alan got interested in this topic
Why we should care about sharing Jesus with Muslims
Why Muslims are open to discussing Jesus
What our attitude toward Muslims should be
Essential Muslim beliefs and practices
How to discuss the accuracy of the Gospels
What to avoid in conversations with Muslims
Alan’s overall strategy to get to Gospel conversations with a Muslim
Why the Gospel is “good news” for the Muslim
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Stand To Reason website
Get to the Gospel with Muslims, Stand to Reason
The Cost Muslims Pay for Missing Jesus, Stand to Reason
The Quran Gets Crucifixion Wrong, Stand to Reason
Is “Allah” Just Another Word for God?, Stand to Reason
STR U, Stand to Reason’s free online training program (includes his course on “Engaging Muslims”)
#64: A Guide to Majoring in Pre-Law
2026/01/01
Are you or someone you know considering going to law school (and majoring in pre-law to prepare)? In this episode, I continue my sporadic series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss the field of Law, I’ve invited Mike Schutt, J.D., who has wide experience and vast knowledge in this field.
In this podcast we discuss:
How Mike got interested in studying Law
Some of the career options for those who study Law
Undergraduate majors to prepare for law school
Where he discovered some of the connections between the Christian worldview and law, and how that shaped him
What helped him grow in his faith during law school
Some challenges he faced as a believer in law school
Things you must understand to pick the right law school and flourish there
Some ways Christians in law can have a redemptive influence for Christ
The importance of joining the Christian Legal Society for the journey through law school
The proper role of the Lord in the discernment process when considering law school
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Mike Schutt, Redeeming Law: Christian Calling and the Legal Profession
Christian Legal Society
CLS Law Student Ministries
Cross and Gavel podcast
Robert F. Cochran, Jr. and John Inazu, The Servant Lawyer: Facing the Challenges of Christian Faith in Everyday Law Practice
#63: Why Studying Hard is Good for Your Soul as Well as Your GPA
2025/12/01
In this episode, we challenge the idea that studying as a student (and throughout the rest of our lives) is a necessary evil. Rather, we discuss why study is to be embraced and how it plays an important role in forming us into Christ’s image as we increasingly learn to love God with our minds. My guest is Dr. Richard Smith, who has just written Such a Mind as This, a study of the role of thinking well in the Old Testament. In this podcast we discuss:The role the mind plays in our flourishingWhat the Old Testament has to say about the role of thinking in spiritual formationWhy so many churches and ministries see the mind as the enemy of growth in ChristHow the shift in worship music can be harmful to our spiritual lifeHow the belief that deeper study is harmful to our spiritual life negatively affects studentsExamples of students who have flourished by asking good questions and finding good answers Resources mentioned during our conversation:Richard Smith, Such a Mind as ThisJohn Frame, The Doctrine of the Knowledge of GodGresham Machen, Christianity and LiberalismDaniel Strange, Making Faith MagneticRichard Smith, The Heart ThinksGetty MusicSovereign Grace MusicL’AbriSuggested book list (left side of home page)Such a Mind as This YouTubeLester R. Juarez YouTubeCentro de Estudios Cristianos KuyperCosmovisión BíblicaCollege Faith #20: How Christian Study Centers Minister to University StudentsCollege Faith #49: Why Are Students Required to Take General Education (or “Core Curriculum”) Courses?College Faith Podcast #61: Redeeming Philosophy: How Christian Scholars Changed The ConversationCollege Faith Podcast #38: The Pop-Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for ChristCollege Faith #1: How University Students Can Love God with Their Minds – Dr. JP Moreland
#62: Losing Your Faith and Finding It Again
2025/11/01
This episode’s conversation is especially important if you've ever felt like your faith was unraveling—or if you've watched someone you care about go through that.
I’m joined by Dr. Peter Schuurman, a sociologist, pastor, and co-author of Blessed Are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada. It’s a book full of real-life stories from people who have struggled with their faith — and it addresses themes well beyond the Canadian context.
Whether you’re deconstructing, reconstructing, or just trying to hang on to your faith—this conversation is for you.
In this podcast we discuss:
Why Peter wrote Blessed Are The Undone for this moment
What surprised him most when interviewing believers who are “deconstructing” their faith
Why it is so important to know why Christianity is true before going to college
The role parents, pastors, and Christian communities can have in helping students doubting their faith
Discerning the difference between healthy doubt and losing one’s faith
Why “inerrancy” and LGBTQ are often stumbling blocks leading students (and others) to deconstruct their faith
How to rebuild a sustainable faith after deconstruction
Advice on finding a healthy church
The importance of also deconstructing our atheistic, hedonistic culture and universities
The value of listening to others’ stories of their journey to faith
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Peter Schuurman and Angela Reitsma Bick, Blessed Are The Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada
Keith Campbell, “Filter-Free Praying When Things Get Tough,” College Faith Podcast #57
Stan Wallace and J.P. Moreland, “An Introduction to Have We Lost Our Minds?,” Thinking Christianly Podcast #33
Stan Wallace, Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing
Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, How To Read the Bible For All Its Worth
Rick Mattson, “Finding the ‘Middle Way’ in the LGBTQ+ Conversation,” College Faith Podcast #40
Ross Douthat, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious
Justin Brierly, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old And Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again
Larry Sanger, “How a Skeptical Philosopher Becomes a Christian”(see also The Gospel Coalition’s “Wikipedia Founder Embraces Christianity: Larry Sanger’s Testimony Highlights”)
Joseph A. Scimecca, The Not So Outrageous Idea of a Christian Sociology
#61: Redeeming Philosophy: How Christian Scholars Changed The Conversation
2025/10/01
In the mid-20th century, many in academia assumed that serious philosophy had little room for Christian belief. But in the past fifty-plus years, something remarkable has happened—a quiet revolution in the philosophy departments of leading universities. Christian philosophers have not only entered the conversation; they’ve shaped it, challenged prevailing assumptions, and earned a respected place in scholarly dialogue.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Greg Ganssle, author, philosopher, and Department Chair of Talbot School of Theology’s Philosophy Department.
We explore how the revival of Christian philosophy began, the thinkers who helped spark it, and what it means for students of faith navigating the intellectual climate of today’s colleges in all academic departments.
In this podcast we discuss:
Why conversations about what is really real (including God) were off the table in the early 20th Century
What happened in the 1960s to change this climate in our universities
How these changes opened the door for Christian philosophy to re-enter the academic conversation
The importance of intentionally uniting biblical truth and philosophical truth, and of forming community among Christian philosophers
The methodology and strategy of Christian philosophers to renew their discipline for God’s glory
How Christian philosophers earned respect for their perspectives
The state of apologetics (applied philosophy) today and in the future
How students in other majors can apply what we learn from the renaissance of Christian thought in philosophy
What insight from philosophy has been most helpful to him personally in his walk with Christ
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
The Society of Christian Philosophers (Journal: Faith and Philosophy)
The Evangelical Philosophical Society (Journal: Philosophia Christi)
Alvin Plantinga, God and Other Minds: A Study of the Rational Justification of Belief in God
Rivendell Institute at Yale University
Greg Ganssle, A Reasonable God: Engaging the New Face of Atheism
Paul Gould, Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World
Greg Ganssle, Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations
Clifford Williams, Existential Reasons for Belief in God: A Defense of Desires and Emotions for Faith
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
College Faith podcasts on Community
JP Moreland, The Recalcitrant Imago Dei: Human Persons and the Failure of Naturalism
Stan Wallace, Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing
Arthur Holmes, Contours of a World View
Mark Noll, Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind
Closer To Truth (YouTube channel) - short interviews with Christian philosophers and others
Tom Morris, ed., God And The Philosophers: The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason
Kelly James Clark, ed., Philosophers who Believe: The Spiritual Journeys of 11 Leading Thinkers
#60: Ratio Christi: An Apologetics Ministry (Most Likely) Near You
2025/09/01
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Corey Miler, the President and CEO of Ratio Christi, an apologetics ministry on over 100 campuses in the U.S. I’ve invited him to join me to discuss the ministry of Ratio Christi.
In this podcast we discuss:
What “ratio Christi” means and how that relates to doing “apologetics evangelism”
How Ratio Christi differs from other apologetics ministries and from other campus ministries
How Ratio Christi overlaps with other apologetics ministries and with other campus ministries
How Ratio Christi connects with the local church
What a student can expect at a Ratio Christi chapter meeting
How Ratio Christi campus leaders are selected
Resources provided to those in Ratio Christi chapters
The path to joining Ratio Christi’s staff
How students can find a Ratio Christi chapter
Ratio Christi resources for church and community groups
Stories of how Ratio Christi chapters have made a real difference in students’ lives
The importance of the local church caring about the state of higher education and equipping believers to defend the Faith
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
RatioChristi.org
Ratio Christi Press
College Faith Podcast #59: “Learning With Others to Defend the Faith: Joining a Reasonable Faith Chapter”
Stand To Reason Outposts (small groups)
Reasons to Believe
Veritas Forum
J.P. Moreland, Love Your God With All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul
Stan W. Wallace, Have We Lost Our Minds? Neuroscience, Neurotheology, the Soul, and Human Flourishing
Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell, More Than A Carpenter
Norman Geisler and Frank Turek, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
Mark A. Noll, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind
#59: Learning With Others To Defend The Faith: Joining a Reasonable Faith Chapter
2025/08/01
Do you want to find and share answers to skeptics' questions about the Christian faith? Would you enjoy being around other thoughtful Christians also interested in answering these questions? Then consider joining or beginning a Reasonable Faith chapter on your campus or in your city. My guest in this episode is Tyson James, Reasonable Faith’s National Chapter Director. We discuss why being a part of a Reasonable Faith chapter on your campus or in your community can make a big difference.
In this podcast we discuss:
Why it is so important to understand apologetics while in college
What a Reasonable Faith chapter on campus is all about
How you can be involved in both a Reasonable Faith chapter and another campus ministry
How to find a Reasonable Faith chapter on your campus
How you can become a Chapter Director to start and lead a Reasonable Faith chapter if there isn’t yet one on your campus (or in your city)
How Reasonable Faith helps you launch a chapter
How much time is involved in being a Chapter Director
What is distinctive about the Reasonable Faith chapter program
A few stories of how God has used Reasonable Faith chapters
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
Reasonable Faith
Reasonable Faith Chapters
Tyson’s email: [email protected]
Ratio Christi
William Lane Craig
Dr. Craig’s Defender’s Class
William Lane Craig, Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics
William Lane Craig and J.P. Moreland, eds., The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology
J.P. Moreland and William Lane Craig, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview
William Lane Craig, On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision
Greg Koukl, Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
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