Ryan Pauly

If other religions claim supernatural miracles, does that undermine Christianity? The Bible itself describes supernatural activity outside the worship of God and warns believers not to follow signs and wonders blindly. Passages like Deuteronomy 13 and Galatians 1:8 remind us to evaluate the message, not just the miracle. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #Miracles #Christianity #WorldReligions

Is freedom simply the absence of restrictions? Christianity offers a deeper view. Like a train that is most free on its tracks, true human freedom comes from living according to what we were created for: to know God and make Him known. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #Freedom #Christianity #HumanFlourishing

Is arguing that God best explains the evidence just a “God of the gaps” argument? No. Abductive reasoning evaluates positive evidence and compares competing explanations, while an argument from ignorance jumps from “we don’t know” to a preferred conclusion. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #GodOfTheGaps #AbductiveReasoning #EvidenceForGod

Christians believe every person is made in the image of God and possesses inherent value. That should shape how we speak about atheists, transgender people, gay people, and anyone else we disagree with. We can stand for truth while treating people with dignity, grace, and compassion. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ChristianLiving #ChristianWorldview #CulturalEngagement

What evidence is there that God exists? Rather than relying on one argument, I think the beginning of the universe, fine tuning, information, objective morality, consciousness, and more form a cumulative case for God as the best explanation of reality. Which argument should I cover next? #ThinkWell #Apologetics #EvidenceForGod #GodExists #Christianity

How can God be perfectly loving while also judging us for our sin? And if God is gracious, why doesn’t he simply forgive everyone? In this conversation, Dr. William Lane Craig and I explore how God’s love and justice come together at the cross. We discuss the grace revealed in the incarnation, what Jesus suffered on our behalf, why the crucifixion wasn’t simply a “bad weekend,” and how different views of the atonement help us understand what Christ accomplished. The cross doesn’t force us to choose between God’s love and God’s justice. It shows us both. Want to challenge an idea, push back on an argument, or continue the discussion? Fill out the guest request form, and let’s talk about it on the show. https://forms.gle/r5GRXLUcjVXYrDfKA Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, X, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 Apple 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/

I joined @javierperd2604 just a few days ago to discuss the historical case for the resurrection of Jesus. Now I want to hear your questions and objections. Did Jesus really rise from the dead? What about hallucinations, legendary development, the empty tomb, Jesus’ burial, apparent contradictions in the Gospel accounts, or the possibility that miracles simply can’t happen? Bring your questions, challenges, and toughest objections. The lines will be open! Whether you’re a Christian with questions or a skeptic who thinks there’s a better explanation of the evidence, join us live and let’s talk about it. Check out my conversation with Javier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBU-nul0aek&t=2405s Do you want to be a future guest on the show? If you’d like to challenge an idea, push back on an argument, ask difficult questions, or continue a discussion from this video, fill out the guest request form, and let’s have a thoughtful conversation. https://forms.gle/r5GRXLUcjVXYrDfKA 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/

Did Jesus really exist, or is the Bible our only evidence? The historical case includes early New Testament documents, Roman and Jewish sources like Tacitus and Josephus, and early Christian witnesses. Even skeptical scholars overwhelmingly accept that Jesus was a real historical person. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #HistoricalJesus #Jesus #Christianity

Just as the wrong medicine cannot cure a disease, a false understanding of Jesus cannot save us. It matters not only that we believe in Jesus, but that we understand who Jesus truly is and place our faith in Him. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #Jesus #Christianity #Gospel

If morality is merely a personal preference, how do we condemn true evil? If there is no objective right and wrong, can we say Hitler was actually wrong, or only that we strongly dislike what he did? The reality of objective evil raises important questions about morality, atheism, and the existence of God. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ObjectiveMorality #ProblemOfEvil #GodExists

Is there actually a good analogy for the Trinity? I asked theologian Fred Sanders whether common analogies help us understand how God can be three persons and one being, or whether they ultimately create more confusion than clarity. In this clip, we discuss what analogies can and cannot do, why every analogy for God necessarily falls short, and why Sanders believes Christians should understand the Trinity primarily through the gospel: the Father sends the Son, and the Father and Son send the Spirit to accomplish our salvation. Want to challenge an idea, push back on an argument, or continue the discussion? Fill out the guest request form, and let’s talk about it on the show. https://forms.gle/r5GRXLUcjVXYrDfKA Ryan's Info Website: https://think-well.org/ Email Updates: http://eepurl.com/h77OcH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanpauly2 Instagram, X, TikTok: @ryanpauly3 Apple 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/

Jesus told Thomas, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Does that mean Jesus praises people for believing without empirical evidence? In this video, I respond to this objection and look at John 20 in context. What exactly had Thomas “seen”? And why does John immediately follow this statement by explaining that Jesus' signs were written down “so that you may believe”? Is there a difference between believing without personally seeing and believing without evidence? Do you want to be a future guest on the show? If you’d like to challenge an idea, push back on an argument, ask difficult questions, or continue a discussion from this video, fill out the guest request form, and let’s have a thoughtful conversation. https://forms.gle/r5GRXLUcjVXYrDfKA 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/

Hebrews 11:1 says faith is “the assurance of things hoped for” and “the conviction of things not seen.” But does “not seen” mean “without evidence”? In this video, I respond to the claim that Hebrews defines faith as belief without evidence. We’ll look at Hebrews 11 in context and see how the author describes faith through Noah, Abraham, Sarah, and others, and why biblical faith is better understood as trust grounded in reasons, even when its object has not yet been seen. Do you want to be a future guest on the show? If you’d like to challenge an idea, push back on an argument, ask difficult questions, or continue a discussion from this video, fill out the guest request form, and let’s have a thoughtful conversation. https://forms.gle/r5GRXLUcjVXYrDfKA 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/

Can an argument have true premises but still be logically invalid? Yes. These simple examples explain the difference between true premises and a valid argument, and show how to determine whether a conclusion actually follows. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #Logic #CriticalThinking #Philosophy

Does truth still matter in a culture increasingly shaped by relativism, social media, and competing ideas about reality? Dr. Douglas Groothuis joins me to discuss his new book, Taking Back Truth. We explore what truth is, how our culture lost it, why people may no longer care about pursuing it, and how Christians can become better thinkers and truth seekers. Dr. Goothuis is a distinguished research professor of apologetics and Christian worldview at Cornerstone University. He is the author of numerous books, including Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith. Do you want to be a future guest on the show? If you’d like to challenge an idea, push back on an argument, ask difficult questions, or continue a discussion from this video, fill out the guest request form, and let’s have a thoughtful conversation. https://forms.gle/r5GRXLUcjVXYrDfKA 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/