Ryan Pauly

Many people reject Christianity but still hold to values of human equality, justice, compassion, consent, progress, and freedom. Are those values actually grounded in Christianity, or can they stand on their own? Today, I want to put that claim to the test. Join the conversation and offer your challenges to the premise. Register for a Summit Ministries summer conference before March 31st and use the discount code THINKWELL26 to save $500! - https://www.summit.org/promotions/think-well/ Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430e Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-Podcast Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/ If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

Even Paul did not begin with his personal testimony. He pointed to Scripture and eyewitness testimony, grounding the Christian message in real historical events. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianShorts #FaithAndReason #ChristianWorldview #BiblicalTruth #Theology

Christianity is not about earning salvation. It is grounded in history and centered on what Christ has done for us, giving us His righteousness by grace through faith. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianShorts #FaithAndReason #ChristianWorldview #BiblicalTruth #Theology

If God is loving, why not just forgive? Because God is also just. The cross is where justice is satisfied and love is fully revealed. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianShorts #FaithAndReason #ChristianWorldview #BiblicalTruth #Theology

Are we focusing on the wrong things when we share the gospel? What did Jesus teach his followers and the church? In this episode, Dr. Iain Duguid explores Acts 1–8 to show how even Jesus’ first followers misunderstood His mission. Learn how the early church found boldness through the Holy Spirit and what it means for us today. Dr. Iain Duguid (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has planted churches in Pennsylvania, California, and England, and is the author of numerous commentaries and articles. Related Resources Get the book - https://a.co/d/0dnOJa8g Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Instagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430e Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-Podcast Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/ If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

“Too many different interpretations!” Okay… therefore what? In this short video, I show why some objections aren’t really arguments and don't need to be refuted. Instead, there is a simpler question you should ask before responding. Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430e Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-Podcast Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/ If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

Today is the final day to apply. Students learn how to engage others with both truth and respect, asking hard questions while valuing the person. That is why even those who disagree with them continue to invite them back. Message me with questions or apply here https://maventruth.com/open-enrollment/ #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianShorts #FaithAndReason #ChristianWorldview #YouthMinistry #MAVEN

An atheist speaker once loved engaging with our students so much that she asked to come back and recommended us to her friends. These students are thoughtful, respectful, and confident in what they believe. Applications close March 31. Message me with questions or learn more here https://maventruth.com/open-enrollment/ #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianShorts #FaithAndReason #ChristianWorldview #YouthMinistry #MAVEN

Applications for this summer’s MAVEN Immersive Experience close March 31. Students engage real skeptics, professors, and people from different worldviews. And when they see their faith hold up, it gives them lasting confidence to live it out. Message me for more info. https://maventruth.com/open-enrollment/ #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianShorts #FaithAndReason #ChristianWorldview #YouthMinistry #MAVEN

What makes a person truly happy? Psalm 128 gives a surprising answer. True happiness or blessedness is found in fearing the Lord and walking in His ways. In this sermon, we explore what it really means to fear the Lord and how this leads to the blessed life God intends for His people. This sermon was preached by Ryan Pauly at Mission Hills Church in Mission Viejo, California on March 8, 2026. Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430e Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-Podcast Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/ If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

The Old Testament contains commands that can feel strange, confusing, and even troubling. No pork, mixed fabric, or shrimp. In this livestream (Part 5 of our virtual book study through "How Not to Read the Bible", we explore some of the difficult and surprising passages without rushing to easy answers. These questions matter, and understanding them is key to reading the Bible well. We are discussing chapter 4 of Dan Kimball's book, "How (Not) To Read The Bible." Come join the conversation and bring your questions, as this series looks at some of the strangest and most difficult Bible passages. Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California, and is on the faculty of Western Seminary. He also leads the ReGeneration Project, which equips church leaders and new generations to respond to the difficult questions being asked today about the Bible and the church. Join the book study Facebook group for further discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437407727782203/ Get the book - https://a.co/d/0ezcJgRK Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Get more from Think Well: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Instagram Think Well Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbYXJE5dgQA8wx5g/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, X, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430e Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-Podcast Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/ If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

If we could fully understand God, He wouldn’t actually be infinite. As finite humans trying to understand an eternal God, we should expect mystery. But mystery doesn’t mean we know nothing—we may not know God fully, but we can know Him truly.#ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianShorts #FaithAndReason #ChristianWorldview #BiblicalTruth #Theology

In debates about God, science, or philosophy, people often say: “Well, it’s possible something else happened.” But possibility alone doesn’t explain the evidence. The real question is, which explanation best fits the evidence we actually have? #Apologetics #CriticalThinking #Philosophy #FaithAndReason #ThinkWell

The Kalam Cosmological Argument is one of the most popular arguments for the existence of God. Is it a good argument? In this live call-in debate, I’ll be defending the Kalam Cosmological Argument as evidence for God and inviting skeptics to call in with their objections. Bring your questions, pushback, and best arguments! Register for a Summit Ministries summer conference before March 31st and use the discount code THINKWELL26 to save $500! - https://www.summit.org/promotions/think-well/ Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffeehouse-questions-with-ryan-pauly/id1088715685 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coffeehousequestions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25zlBqfoGl685yzGQKtleE?si=7d779b644d66430e Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f3c33ac9-ec0c-49eb-80ee-9e4b84f29228/Ryan-Pauly-Podcast Speaking Requests: https://think-well.org/contact/ If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cultural engagement, would you prayerfully consider joining our financial support team? More information can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/

The Bible tells one unified story that unfolds in stages. Right now, we’re living in Act 5: Redemption Applied — the era of the Church between Jesus’ resurrection and His return. Our mission in this part of the story is clear: 👉 Know God 👉 Make Him known 👉 Make disciples of all nations #BiblicalWorldview #GreatCommission #ChristianMission #ThinkWell #BibleStory