Thinking Christian

The people in the conversation.

Scholars, pastors, authors, and practitioners who have joined James Spencer on Thinking Christian.

A

B

  • Scott Baio
    Actor1 episode
  • Levi Baker
    Assistant Professor of New Testament, William Tennent School of Theology0 episodes
  • Jeffrey W. Barbeau
    Professor of Theology, Wheaton College0 episodes
  • Beth Allison Barr
    James Vardaman Professor of History, Baylor University1 episode
  • Katelyn Beaty
    Editorial Director, Brazos Press1 episode
  • Georgette Beck
    Founder, Bella Healing Hearts Foundation0 episodes
  • Joe Becker
    Vice President of Development, Marketing, and Communications, CBMC (Christian Business Men's Connection)1 episode
  • Addison D. Bevere
    President, Messenger International1 episode
  • Krista Boan
    Co-founder, Screen Sanity1 episode
  • J. R. Briggs
    Founder, Kairos Partnerships0 episodes
  • Noel Forlini Burt
    Author and teacher in biblical studies and spiritual formation1 episode

C

  • Kutter Callaway
    William K. Brehm Chair of Worship, Theology, and the Arts and Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary1 episode
  • Dan Cameron
    1 episode
  • Caleb Campbell
    Lead Pastor, Desert Springs Bible Church (Phoenix)1 episode
  • Chase Cappo
    Director, AI Enterprise Division, Gloo0 episodes
  • William T. Cavanaugh
    Professor of Catholic Studies and Director of the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology, DePaul University0 episodes
  • Helen Cepero
    Spiritual director; ordained minister, Evangelical Covenant Church1 episode
  • Raymond Chang
    Executive Director, TENx10 Collaboration (Fuller Youth Institute, Fuller Seminary); President, Asian American Christian Collaborative0 episodes
  • Jenn Suen Chen
    Co-director, Summit Clear0 episodes
  • Kevin S. Chen
    Professor of Old Testament Studies, Gateway Seminary1 episode
  • Zach Clinton
    Host, The Built Different Podcast (LifeAudio)1 episode
  • Stephen Covert
    Owner, The Iron Therapy Club1 episode
  • Jesse Covington
    Professor of Political Science and Director of the Augustinian Scholars Program, Westmont College0 episodes
  • Miranda Zapor Cruz
    Professor of Historical Theology, Indiana Wesleyan University1 episode

D

  • Debbie D'Souza
    Co-writer and co-director, The Dragon's Prophecy0 episodes
  • Linson Daniel
    Associate Pastor, METRO Church (Farmers Branch and Frisco, Texas)0 episodes
  • Denise Daniels
    Hudson T. Harrison Professor of Entrepreneurship, Wheaton College0 episodes
  • Justin Davis
    Co-founder, RefineUs Ministries0 episodes
  • Trisha Davis
    Co-founder, RefineUs Ministries0 episodes
  • Keeney Dickenson
    Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Crockett, Texas; leader, Prayeradigm Ministries0 episodes
  • Crystal L. Downing
    Former Co-Director, Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College (retired 2024)0 episodes

E

  • David Eaton
    Co-founder and CEO, Axis1 episode
  • Elaine Howard Ecklund
    Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology, Rice University; Director, Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance0 episodes

F

  • Ingrid Faro
    Visiting Professor of Old Testament, Northern Seminary1 episode

G

H

  • Andy Hale
    Associate Executive Director, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina1 episode
  • Jake Hamilton
    Founder and CEO, The Fight1 episode
  • Mark Hancock
    Chief Executive Officer, Trail Life USA0 episodes
  • Ian Harber
    Writer and Christian media producer; writes on faith, media, and technology for Endeavor0 episodes
  • Lisa Harper
    Bible teacher, author, and podcaster0 episodes
  • L. Daniel Hawk
    Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Ashland Theological Seminary1 episode
  • Jon Hietbrink
    Vice President, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA0 episodes
  • Bill High
    CEO, Legacy Stone0 episodes
  • Paul A. Hoffman
    Associate Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies and Director of the Preministerial Scholars Program, Samford University0 episodes
  • Christopher Hoklotubbe
    Assistant Professor of Classics, Cornell College0 episodes
  • Peter Y. Hong
    Federal prison chaplain0 episodes
  • S. Michael (Shea) Houdmann
    Founder and President, Got Questions Ministries (GotQuestions.org)1 episode

I

  • Carmen Joy Imes
    Associate Professor of Old Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University1 episode

J

K

  • Michelle Keener
    Associate Research Fellow, Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology; Director of Discipleship at a church in Las Vegas0 episodes
  • Justin Kendrick
    Lead Pastor, Vox Church1 episode
  • Grace Ji-Sun Kim
    Professor of Theology, Earlham School of Religion1 episode
  • Jay Y. Kim
    Lead Pastor, WestGate Church (Silicon Valley)1 episode
  • Jeff King
    President, International Christian Concern1 episode
  • Alex Kocman
    Director of Communications and Engagement, ABWE0 episodes
  • John Koessler
    Professor Emeritus of Applied Theology and Church Ministries, Moody Bible Institute1 episode
  • David T. Koyzis
    Scholar with Global Scholars Canada2 episodes
  • Laurie Krieg
    Director of Parent Programs and Discipleship, The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender0 episodes

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M

  • Tanita Tualla Maddox
    National Director for Generational Impact, Young Life0 episodes
  • Mark Matlock
    Founder, WisdomWorks; Senior Fellow, Barna Group1 episode
  • Benjamin Matthew
    Professor of Counselor Education, Columbia International University2 episodes
  • Sean McGever
    Area Director, Young Life (Phoenix); Adjunct Faculty, Grand Canyon University1 episode
  • Bryan T. McGraw
    Professor of Politics and International Relations, Wheaton College0 episodes
  • Christa L. McKirland
    Dean of Faculty and Lecturer in Systematic Theology, Carey Baptist College (New Zealand); Executive Director, Logia International1 episode
  • Sean McNamara
    Chief Sports Officer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)1 episode
  • Paul Louis Metzger
    Professor of Christian Theology and Theology of Culture, Jessup University (Multnomah Campus)1 episode
  • Paul D. Miller
    Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, Georgetown University1 episode
  • Troy A. Miller
    President and CEO, National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)1 episode
  • Vince Miller
    Founder, Resolute (men's ministry)1 episode
  • Arianna Molloy
    Associate Professor of Communication, Biola University0 episodes
  • Erin F. Moniz
    Associate Chaplain and Director for Chapel, Baylor University0 episodes
  • Dayton Moore
    Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations, Texas Rangers1 episode
  • Michael Morgan
    President and Professor of Historical Theology, William Tennent School of Theology0 episodes
  • Chris Morris
    Author and mental health advocate1 episode
  • Vic Murphy
    Evangelist; founder of Action Sports Outreach1 episode

N

  • Bill Nienhuis
    CEO, Childcare Worldwide1 episode
  • Alan Noble
    Associate Professor of English, Oklahoma Baptist University; Fellow, Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics0 episodes
  • Kyle Norman
    Rector, St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Kamloops, British Columbia0 episodes

O

  • Veronica Roberts Ogle
    Associate Professor of Political and Social Thought and the Augustinian Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Villanova University0 episodes
  • Tamar Oostrom
    Assistant Professor of Economics, The Ohio State University1 episode

P

  • Samuel G. Parkison
    Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Philosophy, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College1 episode
  • Amy Peeler
    Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College; Associate Priest, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Geneva, Illinois1 episode
  • Jackie E. Perry
    Professor of Counselor Education and Clinical Supervisor, Columbia International University; President, Soulwell Center1 episode
  • Joshua S. Porter
    1 episode
  • Fred Pry
    Vice President of Administration, Child Evangelism Fellowship1 episode

Q

  • Gregg Quiggle
    Operator, Quotelos Travel Service; retired D. L. Moody Professor of Historical Theology, Moody Bible Institute2 episodes

R

  • Eric Rafferty
    Associate National Director of Chapter Planting, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA0 episodes
  • Chris Rappazini
    Faculty, Applied Theology and Church Ministries, Moody Bible Institute (oversees Pastoral Studies program)0 episodes
  • Michael J. Rhodes
    Lecturer in Old Testament, Carey Baptist College (New Zealand)1 episode
  • Laura Richter
    Executive advisor to healthcare systems0 episodes
  • Stanley K. Ridgley
    Clinical Professor of Strategic Management, Drexel University0 episodes
  • Brandon Robbins
    Pastor and YouTube content creator, Brandon Robbins Ministry1 episode
  • Jerry Root
    Professor of Evangelism Emeritus, Wheaton College0 episodes
  • Mikel Del Rosario
    Professor of Bible and Theology, Moody Bible Institute0 episodes
  • Jillian Ross
    Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Liberty Theological Seminary (Liberty University)1 episode
  • Roger Ross
    Founder, The Humility Group1 episode
  • Romney J. Ruder
    President, Lifeline Global Ministries0 episodes

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T

U

  • Ed Uszynski
    Oneness and diversity consultant; longtime content specialist with Cru, Athletes in Action, and FamilyLife1 episode

V

W

  • Jonathan P. Walton
    Senior Resource Specialist, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship0 episodes
  • Micah Watson
    Paul Henry Chair for Christianity and Politics, Calvin University0 episodes
  • Mike Weaver
    Lead vocalist, Big Daddy Weave0 episodes
  • Christina Werner
    SVP of Strategic Partnerships, PublicSquare1 episode
  • Sarah E. Westfall
    Writer and pastor1 episode
  • Angela Weszely
    Founder and CEO, ProGrace1 episode
  • David A. R. White
    Actor and producer; co-founder of Pure Flix1 episode
  • Terry M. Wildman
    Director of Spiritual Growth and Leadership Development, Native InterVarsity; lead translator, First Nations Version1 episode
  • Amy L. Williams
    Project Coordinator, New Life Centers1 episode
  • Rachel Wojo
    Author and podcaster; director, Speak Up Growth Groups1 episode
  • Shane J. Wood
    Professor of New Testament and Its Origins, Ozark Christian College0 episodes

Y

  • May Young
    Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Department Chair, Taylor University2 episodes

Z

  • Danny Zacharias
    Associate Dean and Professor of New Testament Studies, Acadia Divinity College0 episodes