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2 Christians Respond to Sam Harris on God and Morality | Feat. Josh Yen | RV #38

In this video, Josh Yen joins me to respond to Sam Harris' opening statement of his debate with William Lane Craig on God and Morality. The podcast cuts out at the end, but I meant to say God Bless. Josh's Website: https://www.josh-yen.com/ The Debate: https://youtu.be/yqaHXKLRKzg Response Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmRcc8uxrO4diaE_13h47EwH -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 16, 202348 min

Can God Command Us to Hate Him? | Dr. Thomas Ward | Ep. #262

Dr. Thomas Ward is a philosophy professor at Baylor University and the author of Ordered by Love (Angelico Press, 2022), Divine Ideas (Cambridge University Press, 2020) and John Duns Scotus on Parts, Wholes, and Hylomorphism (Brill, 2014). In this interview, I talk with Dr. Ward about his paper, Omnipotence and the Morality of Hating God. The Paper: https://philpapers.org/rec/WAROAT-2 His Website: https://www.thomasmward.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 9, 20231h 12m

321. Dr. Matthew Ramage: The Theology of Creation

Dr. Matthew Ramage is a Professor of Theology at Benedictine College. In this interview, we talk about the theology of creation about topics including suffering, the importance of creation, and more! The podcast cuts out at the end, but I wanted to say God bless! Dr. Ramage's Website: https://matthewramage.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Aug 26, 202353 min

Hugh Ross: The People, Events, and Ideas that Shaped Him (Great Thinkers, #2)

Astrophysicist and author Hugh Ross is founder and senior scholar of Reasons to Believe, an organization that researches and communicates how discoveries about nature harmonize with the words of the Bible. His books include The Creator and the Cosmos, Why the Universe Is the Way It Is, Improbable Planet, and Designed to the Core. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Ross about the people, events, and ideas that shaped him. Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AglSdOe_SeRYGwtmKzdBGmtDlzT0PRySCdBszAGTHcJ9Jte1Z3vt-JoaAnTkEALw_wcB Great Thinkers Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmTeJWbeWyeN0JNAvBZJEzBB&si=e2HnkH4Y95hAikZy -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Aug 15, 202323 min

319. Dr. William Hasker: A Deep Dive Into Social Trinitarianism

Dr. William Hasker joined me to discuss his model of Social Trinitarianism. We build the model, talk about objections, and then discuss other models of the Trinity. The podcast cuts out at the end, but I meant to say that we'll catch you later! Dr. Hasker's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-William-Hasker/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AWilliam+Hasker -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Aug 12, 20231h 0m

318. Dr. Joshua Swamidass: The Misunderstood Science of Genetic Bottlenecks

In this interview, Dr. Joshua Swamidass joins the podcast to discuss the misunderstood science of genetic bottlenecks and how it relates to Adam and Eve. The Article: https://peacefulscience.org/prints/misunderstood-bottleneck/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Aug 5, 20231h 0m

317. Dr. Tom Rudelius: How An Agnostic Physicist Became a Christian

In this interview, Dr. Tom Rudelius shares his journey to Jesus. We talk about his story, God and physics, his forthcoming book, and more! My connection cuts out at the end, which explains the awkward finish! Get Tom's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Proof-Finding-Faith-Uncertainty-ebook/dp/B0BJMXBJN4 Follow Tom: https://twitter.com/rudeliustom?lang=en -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jul 29, 20231h 24m

Richard Dawkins’ Five Best Reasons Examined | Feat. Invoking Theism | Response #37

Tim Howard from Invoking Theism joined me to respond to a Richard Dawkins video on reasons to not believe in God. Original Video: https://youtu.be/RyYPPTcoCiU -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jul 25, 202339 min

316. Fr. James Rooney: Does the Christian View of Hell Make Sense?

I am joined by Fr. James Rooney to talk about the Doctrine of Hell. We talk about what hell is, theology, ethics, and more! The podcast cuts out at the end, but I meant to say that we'll catch you later. Follow Fr. James Rooney: https://twitter.com/StMichael71 His Website: https://sites.google.com/view/jamesdominicrooneyop/home -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jul 22, 20231h 20m

315. Chad McIntosh: The Imago Dei and the Eternity of Hell

Dr. Chad McIntosh joins me to talk about his paper, A Spectrum View of the Imago Dei. We talk about what it means to be made in God's Image and how that can to an eternal view of Hell. The Paper: https://www.camcintosh.com/about/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/A-Spectrum-View-Penultimate.pdf Chad's Website: https://www.camcintosh.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jul 15, 20231h 11m

314. Justin Brierley: The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God

In this video, Justin Brierley joins me to chat about his new book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again. We talk about the fading influence of New Atheism, the rise of Jordan Peterson, and how Christianity is coming back into the discussion. Get the Book Here: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Justin Brierley: https://justinbrierley.com/about/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jul 8, 20231h 5m

313. Jordan Burke: The Life and Demonic Exorcisms of Fr. Gabriele Amorth

Jordan Burke joined me to discuss the life of Fr. Gabriele Amorth. We talk about his life, demonic exorcisms, and more! The Pope's Exorcist: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/32003/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jul 1, 202354 min

312. Mike Rea: Answering Divine Hiddenness

Dr. Michael Rea joined me to discuss Divine Hiddenness, and his book, The Hiddenness of God. We talked about attributes of God, God's presence in the world, and why God appears to be hidden. The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hiddenness-God-Michael-C-Rea/dp/019882601X Mike's Website: https://www.michaelrea.org/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jun 24, 20231h 4m

311. Josh Yen: Reflecting on Five Years in the World of Apologetics

In this video, Josh Yen ( @Phil4All ) joined me to reflect on our years in the apologetics world! We talked about our habits, how our views have changed, and so much more. Check it out! -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jun 17, 20231h 0m

310. Andrew Hronich: Christian Universalism is Beautiful (and True?)

Andrew Hronich joined me to discuss his new book, Once Loved Always Loved: The Logic of Apokatastasis. We talked about how Christian Universalism is beautiful, why Andrew thinks it's true, and my objections to it. Andrew's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Loved-Always-Logic-Apokatastasis/dp/1666756202 Our Last Podcast Together: https://youtu.be/q_rsbgWwVx8 -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jun 10, 20231h 2m

309. Paul Copan: The Old Testament God is Morally Perfect

Dr. Paul Copan joined me to chat about Old Testament Ethics, and his new book, Is God a Vindictive Bully? We chat about slavery, difficult passages, how to interpret the Old Testament, and so much more! Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. His Website: http://www.paulcopan.com/about/ The Book: https://www.amazon.com/God-Vindictive-Bully-Reconciling-Portrayals/dp/1540964558/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TUB5EE28LID1&keywords=is+god+a+vindictive+bully+by+paul+copan&qid=1685375777&sprefix=is+god+a+vin%2Caps%2C289&sr=8-1 -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jun 3, 20231h 17m

308. Graham Oppy: From Balfour to Hasker: A Brief History of the Argument From Reason

Dr. Graham Oppy joins me to discuss the Argument from Reason. We sketch out arguments from Balfour, C.S. Lewis, Hasker, Plantinga, Moreland, and more! Follow Dr. Oppy: https://twitter.com/oppygraham?lang=en Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

May 20, 20231h 12m

307. Nick Quient: Paul’s View of the Trinity

Nick Queint ( @NewTestamentTheologist ) joined me to chat about Paul's view of the Trinity. Nicholas Rudolph Quient is a PhD candidate in New Testament & Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Mar 4, 20231h 0m

306. Jonathan C. Rutledge: A Deep Dive Into the Meaning of the Atonement

Dr. Jonathan C. Rutledge is a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Fellow with the Human Flourishing Project at Harvard University and editor for a Cascade book series called Analyzing Theology. In this interview, we dive into his work on the atonement and its meaning. His work: https://jonathanrutledge.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Feb 25, 20231h 19m

305. Randal Rauser: Where Christian Fundamentalism Goes Wrong

Dr. Randal Rauser joined me to chat about his new satire book, "Christian Bellows: Timeless Truth in a World of Lies: A Fundamentalist Apologetics Satire." We chat about where fundamentalism goes wrong. The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Bellows-Timeless-Fundamentalist-Apologetics-ebook/dp/B0BN99FQ8P?ref_=ast_author_dp -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Feb 18, 20231h 0m

304. Kenny Pearce: Contingency Arguments: The Best in History and the Best Today

Dr. Kenny Pearce is a historian of modern philosophy and philosopher of religion at James Madison University in Virginia. In this interview, we talk about contingency arguments in history and modern arguments from grounding. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Feb 11, 20231h 10m

303. Jonathan McLatchie: Reviewing Cosmic Skeptic vs Jonathan McLatchie

Christian Dr. Jonathan McLatchie joined me to discuss his debate with Alex O'Connor. In this video, we take a look at Alex's opening statement. Dr. Jonathan McLatchie is a Christian writer, international speaker, debater, assistant professor at Sattler College, Boston, and fellow of the Discovery Institute. Check out Talk About Doubts: https://talkaboutdoubts.com/ The Debate: The Debate: https://youtu.be/rnIQFI1pYLM -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Feb 4, 202352 min

302. Brian Cutter: Psychophysical Harmony - Crazy Powerful Evidence for God

Dr. Brian Cutter is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. In this interview, we chat about psychophysical harmony and how it's super strong evidence for God. Check out the paper: https://philpapers.org/archive/CUTPHA.pdf -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jan 23, 20231h 20m

301. Mike Huemer: Souls and Reincarnation are Real? A Philosophical Inquiry

Michael Huemer is a professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In this interview, we chat about his work on souls and reincarnation. Mike's Blog: https://fakenous.substack.com/ Check out the Paper: https://philpapers.org/archive/HUEEIE.pdf -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jan 21, 20231h 9m

300. Beau Branson: The Monarchical View of the Trinity

In this interview, Dr. Beau Branson joins me to chat about the monarchical view of the Trinity. We chat about what this view is, heresy objections, and so much more. Check out Dr. Branson's Work: https://beaubranson.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Jan 11, 20231h 26m

299. L. Daniel Hawk: Making Sense of God, Violence, and the Old Testament

Dr. L. Daniel Hawk is a Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary. In this interview, I chat with Dr. Hawk about his views on divine violence and how to make sense of the Flood, the conquest of the Canaanites, and much more. Dr. Hawk's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/L.-Daniel-Hawk/author/B001KHXE7I?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Jan 5, 20231h 28m

298. Kyle Alander: Theism Makes Predictions

In this interview, Kyle Alander joins me to discuss how theism makes predictions. We look at the nature of theism, predictions, and more, and see how these tools help us to discover evidence for God's existence. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dec 31, 20221h 11m

297. Apologetics Squared: Atheists Cannot Beat this Argument for God (Psychophysical Harmony)

YouTuber and friend of the channel @ApologeticsSquared joined me to discuss psychophysical harmony and why it's a super powerful argument for God in the latest edition of mediocre apologists. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dec 24, 20221h 26m

296. Ted Poston: Intrinsic Probability and Theism: Laying the Foundations for a Theistic Case

Ted Poston is Professor of Philosophy and Inaugural Director of the McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars at the University of Alabama. In this interview, we chat about his paper on the intrinsic probability of theism, atheism, and Axiarchism along with what that means for the God debate! The paper: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/faithandphilosophy/vol37/iss4/3/ Follow Ted ( @tedtalksphilosophy ) -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dec 19, 202245 min

295. James Anderson: Logic Proves God? An Inquiry Into the Divine Mind

Dr. James Anderson is Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary. In this interview, I chat with Dr. Anderson about how logic proves God exists. Check out the Lord of Non-Contradiction Here: https://www.proginosko.com/papers/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dec 17, 202243 min

294. Holly Ordway: The Christian World of J.R.R. Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings

Holly Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Fellow of Faith and Culture for the Word on Fire Institute. In this interview, we chat about J.R.R. Tolkien, his Christian roots, and the Lord of the Rings. Holly's Website: https://hollyordway.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dec 11, 202247 min

293. Ryan Mullins: One Hell of a Problem for Divine Love

R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews). He has published over 50 essays on various topics in philosophical theology related to models of God, philosophy of time, personal identity, the problem of evil, disability theology, the Trinity, and the incarnation. In this interview, I chat with Ryan about his paper, One Hell of a Problem for Divine Love. The paper: https://philpapers.org/rec/MULOHO -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dec 7, 202237 min

292. Mike Behe: Evolutionary Theory is Devolving

Michael J. Behe is Professor of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and a Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. In this interview, we talk about his book Darwin Devolves and problems for modern evolutionary theory. Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Darwin-Devolves-Science-Challenges-Evolution/dp/0062842617 -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Nov 19, 202252 min

291. Gray Sutanto: God’s Knowledge Controls Everything: The Epistemology of Herman Bavinck

Dr. Gray Sutanto is an assistant professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. In this interview, we chat about Herman Bavinck's religious epistemology and it's practical implications. Follow Dr. Sutanto: https://twitter.com/GraySutanto -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Nov 17, 202244 min

290. There is a Foundation (Why Christianity is True Part 2/10)

This video brings forward part two of my cumulative case for Christianity. Here I argue for a foundation of the universe, through both a contingency and a kalam argument. Full Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmSHTXJrb64X0F9TTSYR_1bp -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Nov 5, 202217 min

289. Reviewing My Debate with Matt Dillahunty (w/ Caleb Jackson and Tim Howard)

Caleb Jackson and Tim Howard joined me to chat about my debate with Matt Dillahunty. We talked about God, standards of evidence, demonstrations, and more. The Debate: https://youtu.be/FUPOouj5jNg Caleb's Book on the Resurrection: https://www.amazon.com/Undead-Historical-Investigation-Miracle-History-ebook/dp/B07YX75FYL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3V1L9WEXVPW91&keywords=caleb+jackson+undead&qid=1666570109&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=caleb+jackson+undea%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1 Invoking Theism: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcXdCHoaSy0kNSv-KwjiSqQ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Nov 3, 20221h 2m

288. Nelvin Climenhaga: Why (Some) Forms of Skeptical Theism Make Theism Irrational to Believe

Dr. Nevin Climenhaga is a Senior Research Fellow in the Dianoia Institute of Philosophy at Australian Catholic University. In this interview, we talk about challenges for some views of skeptical theism in response to the problem of evil that possibly make theism an irrational belief to hold. Nevin's Website: https://sites.google.com/site/nevinclimenhaga/ Nevin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NevinClimenhaga The Paper: https://philpapers.org/rec/CLIIWC -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Nov 1, 202241 min

287. Taylor Cyr: Why Compatibilism Makes the Most Sense in the Free Will Debate

Dr. Taylor Cyr is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Samford University. In this interview, we chat about the free will debate, and why he thinks compatibilism is a better view than free will or no-free-will positions. His Website: https://taylorwcyr.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Oct 29, 202252 min

286. Mike Heiser: Unlocking the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible

Michael S. Heiser is an American biblical Old Testament scholar and Christian author. His area of expertise is the nature of the spiritual realm in the Bible, namely the Divine Council and hierarchy of the spiritual order. In this interview, we chat about the divine council, Mike's battle with cancer, and much more! Connect with Dr. Heiser: https://drmsh.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Oct 20, 202251 min

285. Geraint Lewis: Atheist Explains Why Fine-Tuning is Real and Needs an Explanation

Dr. Geraint Lewis is a Professor of Astrophysics at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy. In this interview, we talk about why fine-tuning is real along with theistic and atheistic explanations. Follow Geraint: https://twitter.com/Cosmic_Horizons?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Oct 14, 202248 min

284. Sam Lebens: You Don’t Exist? Exploring Hasidic Idealism

Samuel Lebens is an associate Professor in the philosophy department at the University of Haifa, he is also an Orthodox Rabbi and Jewish educator. In this interview, I chat with Sam about his journey and views related to Hasidic Idealism! More info about Sam: https://www.samlebens.com/about-me -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Oct 11, 202251 min

283. Stephen Meyer: Intelligent Design and It’s Toughest Questions

Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. In this interview, we talk about intelligent design, objections to it, and more. We talk about mechanisms that cause suffering, God of the Gaps, and so much more! Dr. Meyer's Website: https://stephencmeyer.org/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 25, 202250 min

282. Scott Davison: Naturalist Intrinsic Value: Exploring a New Theodicy

Scott Davison is a Professor of Philosophy at Morehead State. In this interview, we chat about his natural intrinsic value theodicy. Check Out Scott's Work: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/caudill-college-of-arts,-humanities-and-social-sci/history,-philosophy,-international-studies-and-leg/faculty-and-staff/davison,-scott -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 22, 202233 min

281. Justin McBrayer: Skeptical Theism is the Best Response to the Problem of Evil

Justin McBrayer joins me to discuss the problem of evil. We chat about theodicies and why he thinks that skeptical theism is the best response to the problem of evil. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 20, 202231 min

280. Tyler Vela: How Calvinism Can Explain the Problem of Evil

Tyle Vela ( @The Freed Thinker ) joined me to discuss Calvinism and evil. We talked about how it looks at and addresses certain problems related to suffering and soteriology. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 17, 202244 min

279. Foundations of Truth (Why Christianity is True Part 1/10)

This video is the beginning of my cumulative case for Christianity. In this video, I talk about what truth is, why it matters, and how it can be discovered. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 15, 202218 min

278. God is Probable: 2 Christians Respond to Emerson Green’s Case Against God (w/ Invoking Theism)

In this video, Tim Howard ( @Invoking Theism ) joins me to respond to Emerson Green's case against God in his debate with John Buck. We discuss teleological evil, divine hiddenness, animal suffering, and more! Check out the Debate: https://youtu.be/k5k48FeQqE4 -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 13, 20221h 32m

277. Craig Keener: The Book of Acts: Apologetics, Theology, and Its Impact Today

Dr. Craig Keener joined me to chat about the book of Acts! We talked about apologetic implications, the theology of Acts, and how it impacts today. His Website: https://craigkeener.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 9, 202253 min

276. Are All Saved? Debating Universalism vs Annihilationism (Andrew Hronich vs. Jim Spiegel)

In this video Andrew Hronich (universalist) debates Jim Spiegel (annihilationist). They talk about history, Biblical passages, and philosophical arguments with regard to the nature of soteriology. Andrew Hronich is a student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Jim has authored numerous books and articles on issues in ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, and popular culture, including the award-winning How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad. Follow Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/amhronich/ Follow Jim Spiegel: https://jimspiegel.com/ -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 6, 20221h 29m

275. Erik Manning: Maximal Data Versus the (Underwhelming) Minimal Facts Argument

In this video, Erik Manning joins me to discuss the case for the resurrection. In the first half, he critiques the minimal facts argument before turning to argue for a maximal data approach for Jesus' resurrection. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Sep 2, 202259 min