Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World

Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World Episodes

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  Before Wittenberg: Luther’s Erfurt Years and the Weight of Judgment February 10, 2026 - 31 min
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  Why the Reformation Happened: Germany Before Luther (Greg Quiggle) February 9, 2026 - 38 min
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  Multiculturalism in the Church: A Biblical Theology of Unity Without Uniformity (Ben Mathew) February 5, 2026 - 56 min
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  Counseling and the Church: How Pastors and Congregations Should Work Together (Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer) February 2, 2026 - 51 min
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  Rediscover Prayer: From Performance to Presence (Addison Bevere) January 29, 2026 - 53 min
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  The Holy Spirit and Discipleship: Why Growth Isn’t Just Human Effort (Roger Ross) January 26, 2026 - 49 min
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  Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony (Nick Sash) | Ordinary Faith, Discipleship & Finding Your Voice January 22, 2026 - 41 min
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  Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World with Lori Krieg | Parenting, Porn, Gender & Discipleship January 19, 2026 - 52 min
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  Songs Before the Manger: Mary, Zechariah, and the Deep Theology of Christmas December 25, 2025 - 24 min
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  Dr. Christine Jeske | Learning to Hope Differently: Racial Justice for the Long Haul December 22, 2025 - 55 min

About 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 https://usefultogod.com/.

Meet your Host

James Spencer earned his Ph.D. in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He believes discipleship will open up opportunities beyond anything God’s people could accomplish through their own wit and wisdom. As such, James seeks to help believers think Christianly about social, cultural, and political assumptions. His desire is to see Christians test God by trusting God so that they conform ever more closely to the image of Christ.

In addition to being a regular contributor to Christianity.com and Washingtontimes.com, James has published multiple works, including Christian Resistance: Learnign to Defy the World and Follow Christ, Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D.L. Moody, Thinking Christian: Essays on Testimony, Accountability, and the Christian Mind, and Trajectories: A Gospel-Centered Introduction to Old Testament Theology.

James currently serves as president of the D. L. Moody Center, an adjunct instructor at Wheaton College Graduate School, and faculty member at Right On Mission.

You can find out more about James at his personal website www.jamesspencer.com.