Posts by Scott Rae

Scott Rae

Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at Biola University.

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Dealing with Anxiety and Depression
with J.P. Moreland
Sean McDowell, J P Moreland, Scott Rae — May 14, 2019
Long time Christian philosopher JP Moreland shares a side to himself that many people who have read his books are not aware of—his battle with...
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So the Next Generation Will Know
with J. Warner Wallace
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Jim Wallace — May 02, 2019
J. Warner Wallace has had a remarkable career as a cold case detective. And in the past five years, he has become one of the most influential and...
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Superheroes Can't Save You
with Todd Miles
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 25, 2019
Our culture today is fascinated with superheroes. In this interview, professor Todd Miles creatively shows how some of the most common...
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The Atonement
with William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig, Scott Rae — April 18, 2019
What exactly does it mean to say that "Christ died on the cross for us?" Listen as Scott interviews Talbot research professor and renowned...
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Bonus Podcast: A Conversation with Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Brandon Cash, Scott Rae — April 15, 2019
Clayton Kershaw has been the ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff for the past 10 seasons. A native of Dallas, Texas, and a sure...
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A War of Loves
with David Bennett
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 04, 2019
David Bennett has a remarkable story of going from a gay activist who despised Christians to a Jesus follower who has a heart for both the gay...
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Bonus Podcast: Unplanned
with Robia Scott
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 29, 2019
Be sure to listen in as Scott and Sean interview actress Robia Scott, one of the stars of the film, "Unplanned," the story of former Planned...
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Faith and Baseball
with Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts
Brandon Cash, Scott Rae — March 28, 2019
It's opening day of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season. Join Scott for a conversation with Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts, along with Dodgers...
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Moral Choices
with Scott Rae
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 14, 2019
In this episode, Sean interviews Scott about the latest update to his classic book Moral Choices. Scott reflects on how ethical issues have changed...
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Insider, Outsider
with Bryan Loritts
Bryan Loritts, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 28, 2019
As a pastor today of a multi-ethnic church, Bryan Loritts has a unique heart to help the church lead in the area of racial healing and...
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Just Capitalism, Part 2
with Brent Waters
Scott Rae — February 14, 2019
If you’re one of those people that think of economics as the "dismal science," or that economics has nothing to do with a person's day to day...
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Just Capitalism, Part 1
with Brent Waters
Scott Rae — February 07, 2019
If you’re one of those people that think of economics as the "dismal science," or that economics has nothing to do with a person's day to day...
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From Islam to Christianity
with Florenc Mene
Scott Rae — January 24, 2019
Hear the remarkable testimony of Florenc (Lenci) Mene, who grew up in Communist Albania, and converted to Islam as a teenager, dropped out of...
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Hope for a Racially Divided Culture
Miles McPherson
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 17, 2019
Issues of race and racial reconciliation are ongoing in many communities. Sean and Scott interview pastor Miles McPherson (The Rock Church in San...
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Surviving Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
with Lisa Michelle
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 10, 2019
Telling a remarkable story of healing and redemption, Sean and Scott talk with Lisa Michelle, who survived two decades of exploitation, and who now...
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Science and Faith in a Secular Society
with J.P. Moreland
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 20, 2018
Christian faith and science are often viewed as being in conflict in Western culture today. It’s important to understand that science is practiced...
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Present Day Miracles
with Craig Keener
Scott Rae — December 13, 2018
We know God worked many and mighty miracles throughout biblical times, but for many Christians, we don’t see as much evidence for miracles in our...
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Near Death Experiences
with Gary Habermas
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 07, 2018
You may have heard of people who “came back” from being declared dead, or close to it, that report incredible things that they experienced while...
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The Dignity Revolution
with Daniel Darling
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 29, 2018
The idea of human dignity is at the heart of most major issues debated in our culture today. From bioethics (abortion, euthanasia, genetic...
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Walking with Loved Ones at the End of Life
with Doug Groothuis
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 21, 2018
There are few things in life that are more gut-wrenching than walking with a loved one through a terminal illness. In this heart-rending interview,...
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Fearless Prayer
with Craig Hazen
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 15, 2018
If you’ve had doubts about the effectiveness of your prayer or wondered about how boldly you can pray, then our guest, Talbot Apologetics Director...
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Book Excerpt: Work & Calling in the Bible
Excerpt adapted from ‘Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics,’ by Scott B. Rae
Scott Rae — November 14, 2018
The Bible not only has much to say about money and possessions, but it also addresses the subject of work in substantial detail. Work has intrinsic...
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Heaven, Hell and the Afterlife
with Mike Fabarez
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 08, 2018
What have you wondered about when it comes to the afterlife? Sean and Scott interview Pastor Mike Faberez, pastor of Compass Bible Church in Aliso...
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Race and Intersectionality
with Elizabeth Corey
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 01, 2018
The concept of intersectionality is a recent and important contribution to the societal conversation on race and racial reconciliation. Join Sean...
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Our Deepest Desires
with Greg Ganssle
Greg Ganssle, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 25, 2018
What would you think about a worldview that could satisfy your deepest desires? Talbot philosophy professor Dr. Greg Ganssle talks with Sean and...