Thinking Christian is more than a podcast — it’s a movement. Hosted by James Spencer, PhD, this platform combines calm, thoughtful theology with practical faith. Through conversations, courses, and community, Thinking Christian equips believers to think deeply, live faithfully, and stay grounded in truth.
Start free with the podcast. Go deeper with Audio Seminary and live teaching through Patreon.
Calm, thoughtful, theological conversations with Christian scholars, authors, and ministry leaders. Listen free on your favorite platform.
Want more than weekly episodes? Keep reading — there’s a full seminary-style learning path waiting for you.
Go beyond the podcast with seminary-level learning — accessible anywhere, anytime. Thinking Christian’s learning pathways expand the podcast into full seminary-level formation. Here’s how each one fits:
A calm, thoughtful, theological conversations hosted by James Spencer, PhD. Listen free on your favorite platform.
Always free for all listeners.
Turn your commute into class time. The Audio Seminary extends podcast topics into structured courses — complete series built around Scripture, theology, and ministry.
Full access for Patreon Learner level and above.
Bring the classroom to your screen. Video Seminary pairs deep teaching with visuals that make complex ideas clear and practical.
Full access for Patreon Learner level and above.
Get everything — audio, video, AI study tools, and live Q&A sessions with James Spencer and guests.
Only available to Sage-level Patreon members.
Verum (latin for “reality) Seminary offers low-cost pathways for you to pursue seminary-level degree programs to prepare you to live with uncompromising faith in a world that encourages you not to.
Sage-level Patreon members receive access to Verum Seminary’s “Developing a Christian Mind” course — a foundational introduction to the Verum curriculum.
Free listeners get the podcast. Patreon members get the full seminary experience.
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The full experience lives on Patreon — bonus content, extended episodes, and members-only perks waiting for you.
Verum (latin for “reality) Seminary offers low-cost pathways for you to pursue
seminary-level degree programs to prepare you to live with uncompromising faith in
a world that encourages you not to.
Patreon members gain access to:
Your support keeps theological training accessible for everyone — and helps Thinking Christian reach more believers seeking clarity in chaos.
Turn your commute into a classroom.Audio Seminary offers structured, seminary-level courses in theology and ministry — made accessible for everyday believers.
Bring the classroom to your screen.
Video Seminary pairs deep teaching with visuals that make complex ideas clear and practical.
Get everything — audio, video, AI study tools, and live Q&A sessions with James Spencer and guests.
Available to Patreon members at the Sage Level and above.
Verum (latin for “reality) Seminary offers low-cost pathways for you to pursue seminary-level degree programs to prepare you to live with uncompromising faith in a world that encourages you not to.
Calm, theological conversations with scholars, authors, and ministry leaders.Find select Audio Seminary and Video Seminary series directly in the podcast feed or on YouTube and GodTube.
Hosted by James Spencer, PhD, the Thinking Christian Podcast explores how theology intersects with modern life — culture, technology, and faith under pressure. Each episode includes commentary, interviews, and reflections that help you think clearly and live faithfully.
Hosted by James Spencer, PhD, the Thinking Christian Podcast explores how theology intersects with modern life — culture, technology, and faith under pressure. Each episode includes commentary, interviews, and reflections that help you think clearly and live faithfully.
