Thinking Out Loud is podcast for Christians who want to welcome difficult conversations. Every week, Nathan Rittenhouse and Cameron McAllister will discuss these timely issues and draw from their experience as frontline apologists to show how Scripture addresses all of our most pressing cultural concerns.

]]> https://toltogether.com/podcast/ https://d12xoj7p9moygp.cloudfront.net/images/default-podcast-image.png https://toltogether.com/podcast/ Anchor Podcasts Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:18:30 GMT Thinking Out Loud, 2021 Yes Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse Thinking Out Loud is podcast for Christians who want to welcome difficult conversations. Bi-weekly, Nathan Rittenhouse and Cameron McAllister will discuss these timely issues and draw from their experience as frontline apologists to show how Scripture addresses all of our most pressing cultural concerns. episodic no Faith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,LoveWelcoming the difficult conversationsCameron McAllister and Nathan RittenhouseCameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse What does a volcano eruption have to do with Christianity? Tune in to hear Nathan and Cameron explore the Tonga eruption, its ongoing devastation, and how our Christian convictions can help us to frame the situation.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-96-The-Tonga-Volcano-and-Human-Vulnerability-e1d77bd fc7979ab-af44-415a-bd8f-52d38330c72e Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:53:46 GMT <p>What does a volcano eruption have to do with Christianity? Tune in to hear Nathan and Cameron explore the Tonga eruption, its ongoing devastation, and how our Christian convictions can help us to frame the situation.</p> No 00:38:59 full Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)What does a volcano eruption have to do with Christianity? Tune in to hear Nathan and Cameron explore the Tonga eruption, its ongoing devastation, and how our Christian convictions can help us to frame the situation.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-91-Why-We-Need-the-Humanities-e1d33fk 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:61cf23e413e3a67f858f956c Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:49:01 GMT Inspired by an editorial by Purdue engineering professor, Avi Kak, arguing for the value of the humanities, Nathan and Cameron do their best to persuade you that the humanities equip us for more than flipping burgers. No 00:43:13 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)Inspired by an editorial by Purdue engineering professor, Avi Kak, arguing for the value of the humanities, Nathan and Cameron do their best to persuade you that the humanities equip us for more than flipping burgers.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-90-Sensationalism-Is-Old-News-e1d33ej 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:61c5da4c46e8cc2eb273edaa Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:30:00 GMT In this episode, Nathan and Cameron explore the longstanding tradition of media sensationalism and consider why it’s often mistaken for a new phenomenon. No 00:34:49 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)In this episode, Nathan and Cameron explore the longstanding tradition of media sensationalism and consider why it’s often mistaken for a new phenomenon.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-88-Whats-So-Great-About-Christmas-Hymns-e1d33fc 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:61c1dbcb28aaa63a8a8e5da9 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:55:18 GMT In this episode, Nathan and Cameron try to explore the unique staying power of Christmas hymns without ruining it in the process. No 00:31:40 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)In this episode, Nathan and Cameron try to explore the unique staying power of Christmas hymns without ruining it in the process.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-87-Tornadoes--Devastation--and-the-Demand-for-Explanations-e1d33fn 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:61bcae006391c66109f4ad08 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:44:06 GMT In the wake of the devastation wrought by tornadoes in Kentucky and portions of the Midwest, many of us are struggling to make sense of these events. Nathan and Cameron explore the nature of our response. No 00:35:32 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)In the wake of the devastation wrought by tornadoes in Kentucky and portions of the Midwest, many of us are struggling to make sense of these events. Nathan and Cameron explore the nature of our response.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-86-Whats-an-Evangelical-e1d33ft 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:61b8a8c1c6b2b83ee6ea5f33 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:28:10 GMT Nathan and Cameron explore the vexed topic of evangelicalism through the lens of Daniel Silliman’s new book, Reading Evangelicals. No 00:45:56 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)Nathan and Cameron explore the vexed topic of evangelicalism through the lens of Daniel Silliman’s new book, Reading Evangelicals.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-82-Why-Are-Christians-Deconstructing-Their-Faith-e1d33fo 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:61a638e501d66c32ef9f25ba Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:02:23 GMT Nathan and Cameron continue their discussion of deconstruction by exploring some of the deeper motivations behind the movement. No 00:46:36 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)Nathan and Cameron continue their discussion of deconstruction by exploring some of the deeper motivations behind the movement.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-81-Christian-Deconstruction-e1d33gk 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:619f77b977f4dd7160ad6252 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:51:52 GMT What does it mean to "deconstruct" one's faith? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss the matter. No 00:47:06 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)What does it mean to "deconstruct" one's faith? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss the matter.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-77-Vaccine-Mandates-and-Risk-e1d33f9 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:617eda5218a7df15511dda54 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:24:00 GMT Nathan and Cameron explore how a Christian understanding of risk frames the discussion on vaccine mandates. No 00:57:34 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)Nathan and Cameron explore how a Christian understanding of risk frames the discussion on vaccine mandates.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-out-loud-together/episodes/Episode-76-Of-Halloween-and-Horror-Movies-e1d33g6 61310d1cd0267255aaaaa881:61311c09e1c614028a81f65c:617edac4b05ac149a50f8356 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:30:49 GMT On the occasion of Halloween, Nathan and Cameron take a look at the theological implications of horror movies. They are joined by Dr. Philip Tallon, who is Dean of the School of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University, as well as Cameron’s old professor. No 01:01:54 Cameron McAllister and Nathan Rittenhouse (Cameron McAllister // Nathan Rittenhouse)On the occasion of Halloween, Nathan and Cameron take a look at the theological implications of horror movies. They are joined by Dr. Philip Tallon, who is Dean of the School of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University, as well as Cameron’s old professor.Cameron McAllister // Nathan RittenhouseFaith,Hope,God,Jesus,Holy,Spirit,Christian,Apologists,Christians,Christianity,Bible,Love