Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World
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Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World

James Spencer

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/.

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How Do We Spend Time With God?
March 9, 2024 - 32 min
Marching forward requires an understanding of the direction that God wants us to go. In this special episode of “March or Die”, another Christian podcast on the LifeAudio podcast network, Veteran Jeremey Stalnecker will speak on the importance of spending time with God understanding his directions and how we can do that.  If you like what you hear, subscribe to March or Die on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!   Check out the top episodes of March or Die:  A Conversation with Nick Vujicic of Life Without Limbs: Apple:https://apple.co/3uRCsWK  Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Qa1R Understanding and Finding Victory in Spiritual Warfare: Apple:https://apple.co/4383sxV Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Qa22 Developing a Growth Mindset with an Eternal View: Apple: https://apple.co/434y4jw Spotify: https://sptfy.com/Qa24   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
An Interview with Brant Hansen- How Should Christians Think about Health, Healing, and the Proclamation of the Gospel
March 8, 2024 - 51 min
In this episode, James and co-host Nate Giarrantano sit down with Brant Hanson to talk about Brant's life, career, and ministry. In particular, James, Nate, and Brant talk about Brant's work with Cure International, the miracle of God's healing presence today, and the power of Christian participation in the medical field. They also discuss the Followership Conference that Brant has coming up in April. Find out more about Brant and Cure International at the following links: Followership Conference Cure Internation BrantHansen.com Order Brant's New book titled Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance at amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Does God Lead Us? A Conversation with Dan Bremnes
March 6, 2024 - 36 min
In this episode Nate Giarrantano and James Spencer sit down with Christian recording artist Dan Bremnes. We discuss Dan's winding road in the music industry and God's ongoing faithfulness.  You can find out more about Dan at https://danbremnes.com/. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Should Christians Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 2
March 5, 2024 - 28 min
In this episode, James continues his conversation Ayanda Khumalo. Ayanda recently released his album titled In Jesus. He is also getting ready to release his second children's book as a follow-up to Aya and Abba. Ayanda and James continue to discuss Ayanda's music and the reason he decided to write a children's book.  You can find Ayanda's album on iTunes and a variety of other platforms, which can be found at theakmusic.com. Check out Aya and Abba at amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Should Chrisitans Think about Worship? A Conversation with Ayanda Khumalo, Part 1
March 4, 2024 - 25 min
In this episode, James sits down with Ayanda Khumalo who recently released his album titled In Jesus . Ayanda and James discuss Ayanda's approach to worship and the way he thinks about pulling an album together.  You can find Ayanda's album on iTunes and a variety of other platforms, which can be found at theakmusic.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Should Christians Think about Business and Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 2
February 29, 2024 - 25 min
In this episode, James continues his conversation with Rylee Meek of The King's Council and The King's Council Podcast. James and Rylee discuss Rylee's ministry and how the Chruch might think differently about business and money.  You can find out more about Rylee at www.ryleemeek.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Should Chrisitans Think about Money? A Conversation with Rylee Meek, Part 1
February 28, 2024 - 24 min
In this episode, James speaks with Rylee Meek of The King's Council and The King's Council Podcast. James and Rylee discuss Rylee's background and how his faith informs his life, ministry, and understanding of business.  You can find out more about Rylee at www.ryleemeek.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 2
February 27, 2024 - 29 min
In this episode, James continues his conversation with Lowell Busenitz. They discuss the ways our mindsets are influenced by the gifts God has given us and how to go about thinking well as Christians.  You can find Soul Work by Lowell Busenitz at amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Do Entrepreneurs Think? A Conversation with Lowell Busenitz, Part 1
February 26, 2024 - 23 min
In this episode of Thinking Christian, James discusses entrepreneurship with Lowell Busenitz. Lowell completed his dissertation on the mindset of entrepreneurs and the mental models they use. He and James discuss the ways his findings may relate to Christian thinking.  You can find Lowell's book titled Soul Work on amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How Can Lament Transform Us?: A Conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, Pt 2
February 20, 2024 - 25 min
In this episode, James continues his conversation with Dr. Bryan Babcock, who contributed an essay on lament in the 2023 book titled A Praying People. James and Bryan discuss the way lament can help build Christian community and the way lament transforms us personally.    Listen to Part 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or LifeAudio.com!  Get A Praying People on amazon.com  Purchase Trajectories: A Gospel-Centered Introduction to Old Testament Theology here.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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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.
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