Declining U.S. Fertility Rates: Scott and Sean discuss how the U.S. fertility rate has hit a historic low. They explore how economic pressures and a secular worldview that prioritizes personal "settling" over family are driving this decline.

Canada’s "Online Harms" Bill (C-63): They examine a new Canadian bill that aims to combat hate but may threaten religious liberty. Concerns are raised about increased penalties for "hate crimes" and how broadly "hate" might be defined by the government.

Finland’s Shift on Gender Care: A peer-reviewed study from Finland is highlighted, showing that young people who undergo gender reassignment surgery often require significant psychiatric care years later. This has prompted a more cautious approach to gender-affirming care in Finland.

The Ethics of "Sharenting": The episode addresses the growing backlash from children raised in "sharenting" families who are unhappy that their childhoods were broadcast to the world for clicks. The hosts discuss the moral implications of parents using their children for social media content.

Audience Question: Ancient Atheistic Cultures: The hosts respond to a question about whether there have ever been successful atheistic cultures in history, noting that most civilizations have been rooted in some form of religious belief.

Audience Question: AI and the Future: They discuss the rapid development of AI, specifically its potential role in shifting human relationships and contributing to social isolation.

Audience Question: Faith and Fiction: An aspiring author asks for advice on whether to include LGBTQ characters in their stories, sparking a conversation on how to represent reality truthfully while remaining faithful to a biblical worldview.

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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.

Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.

To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

In terms of influence and economic power, the porn industry is one of the largest and most influential industries in the world. A new book has been released which offers a secular critique of the "pornocracy," which means that it is no longer just conservatives proclaiming that porn rewires the brain and normalizes sexual violence. Sean and Scott discuss this disturbing new book and what it means for the church. *Warning: this episode is not for children.

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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.

Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.

To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

The Pope’s Call for Peace: Scott and Erik analyze Pope Francis’s Palm Sunday homily, where he argued that Jesus cannot be used to justify war. They discuss whether this represents a shift toward pacifism and how it contrasts with the historic Christian "Just War" tradition.

Supreme Court & "Talk Therapy": The hosts break down the recent 8-1 SCOTUS decision favoring a Christian therapist in Colorado. They explore why the court viewed the state's ban on conversion "talk therapy" as an unconstitutional assault on free speech and religious liberty.

The Rise of Christian Bitcoin: Is cryptocurrency "God’s money"? Scott and Erik examine a provocative piece on the growing subculture of Christian Bitcoin enthusiasts and whether digital currency aligns with biblical views on stewardship and decentralized power.

Healing the Brain: The discussion touches on the impact of technology and AI on our ability to think, exploring how modern tools might be changing our cognitive habits and the importance of maintaining mental discipline.

Listener Question: Decolonizing the Gospel: In response to a listener’s question, They hosts discuss the "decolonization" movement, emphasizing the need to separate the timeless core of the Gospel from historical Western cultural imprints.

Listener Question: Guardian Angels: The hosts respond to a listener's question about guardian angels and the Protestant church reluctance to include spiritual forces such as angels and demons in teachings.

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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.

Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.

To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.