• Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical?

  • Apr 25 2025
  • Length: 1 hr
  • Podcast

Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical?

  • Summary

  • Topics this week:

    • Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails.
    • The Supreme Court is debating whether parents can opt their kids out of LGBTQ-themed books in elementary schools.
    • The New York Times and USA Today published articles discussing the return to church, particularly among young men, and the increased interest in the supernatural in today's culture.
    • Listener question on the ethical and theological implications of the rise of megachurches and ultra-rich pastors.
    • Listener question on how to test the reliability and reputability of news sources in the age of disinformation.




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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.

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