Ryan Pauly

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/

Is God's existence logically impossible? A skeptic recently challenged me with an argument claiming that an all-powerful, all-knowing God cannot exist. In this livestream, I break down the argument, examine whether it actually violates the laws of logic, and discuss what it means for God to be omniscient. 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/

Christians should not embrace AI uncritically or reject it completely. The real question is how we can steward artificial intelligence wisely for God’s glory, serve others well, and use new technology to advance the gospel. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ArtificialIntelligence #ChristianWorldview #Technology

Your phone isn't just another neutral tool. Unlike a shovel, digital technology is connected to companies and systems designed to increase how often you check, scroll, and engage. Understanding persuasive technology can change the way we think about our phones. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #Technology #PhoneAddiction #DigitalWellbeing

Can we find evidence of God's actions in the world? Dr. Timothy Pickavance explains how natural theology reasons from the effects we observe back to the kind of cause that could explain them. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #NaturalTheology #EvidenceForGod #GodExists

When was the last time you seriously listened to someone who disagrees with you? Comment below! #CriticalThinking #IntellectualChallenge #CommunicationSkills #Apologetics

Can Christians actually know that Christianity is true, or is faith just a matter of belief? Dr. Timothy Pickavance joins me to discuss what knowledge is, how we can have it, and why knowledge matters for the Christian life. We also explore the false divide between the head and the heart and why truly knowing God is essential to loving him. Dr. Pickavance is Academic Dean and Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and is broadly interested in the core areas of analytic philosophy, though he specializes in metaphysics. 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/

Technology is about more than how we use it. Every tool we use also shapes our minds, habits, relationships, and character. The real question is not just what we do with technology, but what technology does to us. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #Technology #AI #ChristianWorldview

Did science advance despite Christianity or because of it? The historical evidence has led many historians to reject the conflict thesis and recognize the significant role Christianity played in the rise of modern science. #ThinkWell #Apologetics #ScienceAndFaith #ChurchHistory #Christianity

Can the atonement really be explained like piano lessons? In this conversation, Dr. William Lane Craig evaluates a popular analogy that compares Jesus paying for our sins to a parent paying for piano lessons, and he doesn't hold back. Dr. Craig explains why this analogy misses the heart of the gospel, what essential elements of the atonement it leaves out, and why a courtroom analogy comes much closer to the biblical picture. He also raises an important question: do we even need analogies at all, or is the New Testament's explanation already sufficient? Question: What's the best analogy you've heard for the atonement? Or do you think analogies ultimately do more harm than good? Let us know in the comments.

Prayer is far more than another spiritual discipline to check off a list. In this conversation, we explore why prayer is the foundation of the Christian life, how it shapes spiritual formation, and why your prayer life often reveals the true condition of your walk with God. If you've ever struggled with prayer or wondered why it matters so much, this discussion offers a rich biblical perspective on what it means to participate in the life of God through prayer. Question: What has prayer taught you about your relationship with God? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Did Christianity shape the modern West, or have Christian apologists overstated its historical influence? Join me for a thoughtful conversation with historian Dr. Michael Granado as we discuss Christianity, modern science, Western values, and the evidence behind these competing historical narratives. 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/

My son asked me to record him at the playground, and it made me ask a deeper question. Are we so focused on capturing life's moments that we're missing the opportunity to truly be present in them? #ThinkWell #Apologetics #Technology #ChristianLiving #Parenting