Brian Doak
Vice President of George Fox Digital, Professor of Biblical Studies
Appears in 36 Episodes
Can AI Imitate the Soul? Where Christians Need to Draw the Line
Can physics explain the soul? Is AI building a silicon god? Should Christians be open to merging their brains with the cloud or using AI to “resurrect” a loved one? Br...
When Christian Leaders Fail: Grief & Accountability
News of beloved author Philip Yancey’s years-long affair with a married woman sparks a tough but worthwhile conversation between Brian and theologian Lindsey Hankins. ...
Is Biblical Justice Liberal or Conservative?
Tune in to hear Brian Doak and LA pastor Jennifer Toledo cover justice, diversity, immigration policy, and more. What does a unified, bi-partisan approach to these iss...
Why Dignity is the Defining Issue for Christians Today ft. Propaganda
Christian hip hop artist and author Propaganda talks with Brian Doak & Jason Fileta about what really matters for Christians in this moment: human dignity. Is Gen X th...
A Stunning New Way to Read "The Good Samaritan" Parable!
Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says there’s only one basis for love: human dignity. Tune in as she presents a powerful study on Jesus’ philosophy of love—revealed through...
Faith or Trend? The Problem with Modern Christianity
Old Testament scholar Brian Doak talks with author & speaker Andy Crouch 17 years after the release of Crouch’s popular book, Culture Making. What exactly does the wor...
The Chatbot That Thinks It’s God?
Can we have a normal conversation about AI? Brian talks with Meghan Sullivan about the effect of rapidly advancing technology on human dignity and our understanding of...
Great Books are Making a Comeback in America. Here's Why.
What makes a book “great?” Who gets to choose which literature is or isn’t allowed into a canon, and should we question those decisions? What is the real value of read...
What They Don't Tell You About Physical Therapy
Professor Brian Doak shares the brutal details of his severe shoulder fracture - and his long, trying path to recovery through surgery and physical therapy. Dr. Jaydee...
You Pack Your Fears: What Travel Teaches Us About Ourselves
Professor Brian Doak talks with the Director of the Center for Study Abroad at George Fox University, David Martínez, about travel strategies: spontaneity or careful p...
Intel's Former CEO Reveals Why Faith and Tech Must be Integrated
Former CEO of Intel Pat Gelsinger and Professor Brian Doak talk about our current technological moment. How does the advancement of generative AI compare to the arriva...
Lewis, Tolkien, and the Contemporary World
Why have the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis remained so relevant and present in Christian thought through the 20th century and well into the 21st? Old Testamen...
BREAKING Stereotypes One Photo at a Time!
Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds and biblical scholar Brian Doak talk about the making and viewing of photographs. How do photos shape the narratives we hold about t...
Is Fighting Racism The New Racism in 2025?
Christian activist Jason Fileta and Biblical scholar Brian Doak talk about the state of Christianity in the United States in light of the Trump administration’s emergi...
Does the Bible Mention Reparations for Slavery?
Ekemini and Brian dig into the reparations conversation, advocating for a spiritual category for both racial evil and restitution. What is the formal definition of the...
WHAT is the REAL Reason we are here on Earth?
Do you feel the pressure to clearly know your own purpose, to identify your personal mission in this world? Ekemini and Brian discuss the anxiety many young people fee...
What's REALLY Behind the Homelessness Crisis in America?
Substance abuse, mental health, lack of trauma-informed care - what is at the root of the homeless crisis in United States cities? Can changes in social policy fix the...
This is the Problem with Christian Art
Dr. Brian Doak talks with film critic and theology professor Dr. Joel Mayward about art, faith, incarnation, and the image of the Divine in humanity’s creativity. Can ...
Can CHRISTIANITY and Education REALLY Mix?
“For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe” ...
Here’s why Christian College students are STRUGGLING
Has the average church-kid Christian college student actually read through the Bible? Brian talks with theologian and professor Lindsey Hankins about the University's ...