Thinking Faith Podcast

Does science rule out God? Many people think so. In this latest episode, Max takes a look at the myth that science disproves God and finds that not only are the two not opposed, but that they actually unite to give us a fuller understanding of the universe and the meaning of our existence within it.This talk was originally given to Skyline SIB, a growing city church in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia in May 2021.We're social! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thinkingfaithasia or visit our website www.thinkingfaith.asia

This week we're talking about faith and climate change.In a world mired in uncertainty, climate change seems to be one of those big issues that remains on the table in global conversation. So what does faith have to do with climate change? And how does the way we view God shape the way we engage with it? In a debate full of discord, is it possible to overcome the culture war and vitriol associated with this issue? Join us for this Q&A as Max and Abi discuss climate change and how the Christian message can speak powerfully and uniquely into its challenges.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit our website www.thinkingfaith.asia

We are the most comfortable, entertained, well fed, leisured people ever in world history. So why bother with God if we're happy?We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or find our website at www.thinkingfaith.asia

This week we're looking at the theology of technology. What is God's design for technology and how does our understanding of who God is shape the way we use it?Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, and please drop us a review as it helps other people find us. Thank you!We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit our website www.thinkingfaith.asia

In a world awash with diversity in thinking, beliefs and worldviews, how can we make sense of the absolute truth claims of the Christian message? Is Christianity arrogant and exclusive? If not, why not? And why should we bother with Jesus?This talk was given to Hope Church, Singapore in March 2022.We're social! Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @thinkingfaithasia or visit our website www.thinkingfaith.asia

This week's episode is taken from a Q&A session on how Christians should respond to the Russia/Ukraine war. It's a continuation from a talk Max gave previously, called 'Why bother with the war in Ukraine?', so if you haven't listened to it yet, make sure you check it out on our podcast. In light of Thomas Friedman's theory that commerce and trade should be a pathway to peace, we still see many tensions and conflicts around the world; political and otherwise. Is there a solution? We've tried money, we've tried pop culture, we've tried politics. How can we bring about peace?How as Christians should we perceive war and how should we respond to what's going on in Ukraine? In response to the Russia/Ukraine war, we've seen some strong anti-east sentiment, and also some strong anti-west sentiment. What is the appropriate response and how should we view what's going on politically?Amidst all the tensions and conflicts going on in the world today, how do we find true peace?The questions in this recording were originally posed by banking executives in Singapore in April 2022. Although we have re-recorded the questions due to technical issues with the original, Max's answers are what he gave in real time. We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia

This talk was given to executives at Standard Chartered, Singapore in April 2022.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia

In a post-truth world, we're often told that feelings are more important than facts and harmony is more important than truth. However, how does that kind of thinking influence our search for flourishing and happiness? Do we have to choose between truth and harmony? And why does it matter?This talk was given at Hope Church, Singapore in April 2022.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia

The claim that Jesus came back to life after dying on the cross is a foundational part of the Christian faith. Why do we find it so hard to believe?This talk was given at Hope Church Singapore in March, 2021.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia

Why bother with God if I have everything? How do I balance worldly success with an eternal perspective? What is my life's purpose? In this Q&A session, Max gets to the heart of why living in right relationship with God and with others is so significant in grounding our pursuit of success and ultimately finding our life's purpose.This recording was taken from a Q&A session at Chapel of the Holy Spirit's Fireplace event in February 2022, Singapore.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia

It doesn't matter who we are or where we live, we always seem to want more. So how do we define and pursue success in a way that truly satisfies? This talk was given at Hope Church Singapore in July, 2021.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia

The metaverse will increasingly become our reality – but is the presence of God there? The world we live in is rapidly changing as NFTs and the introduction of the metaverse become more popular. What does this mean for the world we live in? And how can we embrace them with a Christian worldview?In this episode, Max is joined by MissionDAO Founder Broderick Sim to explore the dangers and opportunities that crypto and virtual worlds present. Moderated by Evangeline Lee from Gatekeepers Singapore.This recording was taken from a Q&A session at a Gatekeeper's event in February, 2022 in Singapore.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asiaCheck out what Broderick is doing through MissionDAO on Instagram: @missiondaoFollow Gatekeepers Singapore on Instagram @gatekeeperssg

What does faith have to do with crypto? Should we be trading and investing in digital currencies? What are some of the opportunities and dangers to look out for? This talk was given at Solomon's Porch Singapore in February 2022.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia

Why are some people born into poverty and war and others not? How do we respond to illness? Is it ok to feel lonely if I'm a Christian? In this episode, Max is joined by fellow Aussie and apologist Jordan Thyer, pastor at Providence Midland Church in Australia, to tackle some of the big questions on suffering. Moderated by YMI.This recording was taken from a Q&A session at YMI's Examining the Faith event in December, 2021 in Singapore.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asiaFollow Jordan on Instagram: @jordan.thyerFollow YMI on Instagram @ymi_today

If God really is who they say He is — all-loving, all-powerful and all-good, why does He allow suffering? This recording was taken from YMI's Examining the Faith event in December, 2021 in Singapore.We're social! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thinkingfaithasia or visit us online www.thinkingfaith.asia