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Adherent Apologetics

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120. Steven Nemes: Is Divine Simplicity True?

Steven Nemes is a PhD candidate in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. In this interview, we talk about the doctrine of Divine Simplicity. Steven's Website: https://stevennemes.com/ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Jan 27, 202153 min

119. J.P. Moreland: From Consciousness to the Soul to God

Dr. J.P. Moreland is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University in La Mirada, California. In this conversation, we talk about how conscious experience is evidence for God, Idealism, Dualism, Physicalism, and more! Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Dr. Moreland's Website: http://www.jpmoreland.com/

Jan 25, 202155 min

118. Douglas Groothuis: Why Would God Allow Dementia?

Dr. Douglas Groothuis is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Evangelical Philosophical Society, and Society of Christian Philosophers. In this interview, we talk about his book, Walking Through Twilight: A Wife’s Illness—A Philosopher’s Lament. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics His Book: https://amzn.to/2JWXXhl

Jan 23, 202151 min

117. Hugh Ross: How Science Points to God's Existence

Hugh Ross is the President & Founder of Reasons to Believe. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Hugh Ross about the scientific evidence for casual finitism, fine-tuning, the multiverse, Oppy's Naturalism, and more. Dr. Ross' Website: https://reasons.org/about/hugh-ross Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Jan 21, 202156 min

116. Brad from Carolina: How Should Christians View Persecution?

Brad from Carolina is a Christian apologist from Armor of Truth Ministries. We talk about what it means to be persecuted, and how Christians should deal with it. Brad's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dP... Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Jan 19, 202140 min

115. Rob Koons: Is There a Necessary Foundation?

Dr. Rob Koons specializes in philosophical logic and in the application of logic to long-standing philosophical problems, including metaphysics, philosophy of mind and intentionality, semantics, political philosophy and metaethics, and philosophy of religion. In this conversation, we talk about arguments for a first cause and a necessary foundation. Rob's Website: http://robkoons.net/ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Jan 14, 202146 min

114. Leighton Ryder: Medieval Christian Mysticism, Marguerite Porete, and Your Theology

Leighton Ryders writes about Theology, Philosophy, Apologetics, and History. He is a university student who is majoring in History (Honours) and minoring in Religious Studies. More specifically he studies Medieval European Ecclesiastic Reform & Mystic History. Marguerite Porete was a Beguine mystic burned in 1310 for heresy. We talk about her life, mysticism, women in the church, heresy, heterodoxy, and views of sanctification. Support (we're 85% funded): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Leighton's Website: https://academictheist.wixsite.com/admcthst

Jan 9, 202137 min

113. Zac Sechler vs Randolf Richardson Debate Review (with Joshua Yen)

Joshua Yen joins me to discuss my recent debate with Randolf Richardson. We talk about the arguments I made, and his responses. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Apologetics for All: http://bit.ly/2L2SXbi Full Debate: https://youtu.be/h5fgXptPiT4

Jan 8, 202142 min

112. Richard Playford: Examining Thomistic Teleological Arguments

Today, Dr. Richard Playford joins me to discuss a form of the argument from design. Richard Playford is a lecturer in religious studies and the programme lead for the BA (Hons) in theology, religion and ethics and the BA (Hons) in theology and religious studies at St Mary’s University. His research interests include ethics, bioethics, metaphysics and philosophy of religion. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Richard's Website: https://sites.google.com/view/richard... The Philosopher's Cave: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCENw...

Jan 7, 202154 min

111. Matthew Ramage: Examining Challenging Passages in the Bible

Dr. Matthew Rammage is an Associate Professor of Theology at Benedictine College. We talk about stories in the Old Testament such as the Flood, Elisa and the Bears, and more. Support (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Matthew's Website: http://www.truthincharity.com/

Jan 6, 202143 min

110. Zac vs Randolf Richardson: Does God Exist?

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I was invited to participate in a debate on God's existence with atheist Randolf Richardson. This was on an atheist YouTube channel, and there is some explicit language in the intro, outro, and the host's recap in between segments of the debate. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Canadian atheists: https://www.canadianatheists.ca/ The Atheist Round Table: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6urRP1YniFz4Sot86dyXIg

Jan 4, 20212h 27m

109. Adam Coleman: Apologetics in the African-American Context and a New Argument from Identity

Adam Coleman is the founder of Tru-ID Apologetics Ministries. In this conversation, we talk about apologetics in the African-American context and an interesting argument from identity. Subscribe to Tru-ID: https://www.youtube.com/c/TruIDApolog... Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Dec 31, 202055 min

108. Holly Ordway: How Your Imagination Impacts Apologetics

Holly is a Fellow of Faith and Culture for the Word on Fire Institute. In this interview, we talk about the intersection of imagination and apologetics. Support (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Holly's Website: http://www.hollyordway.com/

Dec 28, 202039 min

107. Braxton Hunter: How Free Will is Evidence for Theism

Braxton Hunter is the host of Trinity Radio. In this interview, I talk with Braxton about libertarian free will and how it's evidence for Theism. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Trinity Radio: https://www.youtube.com/user/braxhunt

Dec 19, 20201h 1m

106. Prophet of Zod Responded to my 36 Questions for Atheists (with Carl + Micah Pope)

YouTube atheist, Prophet of Zod, responded to my 36 questions for atheists. In this video, we take a look at his answers! Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Original Video: https://youtu.be/2w6J6yu1JMI

Dec 18, 202056 min

105. Khaldoun Aziz Sweis: What a Philosopher Learned About Evil After His Son's Death

Khaldoun Aziz Sweis, PhD is former Chair and currently Associate Professor of Philosophy at Olive-Harvey College in Chicago and serves as a tutor in philosophy with Oxford University in England. He was born in Amman, Jordan. His experience entails teaching philosophy for over a decade as well as speaking at conferences both nationally and abroad such as Hong Kong, Romania, Australia and England. He has three books, including Debating Christian Theism (Oxford University Press 2011) and the newest being, Killing God: How to Respond to the Seven Most common objections of the New Atheism. He is a member of the American Philosophical Association. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Website: https://logicallyfaithful.com/about-me/ Blog: https://www.logicallyfaithful.com/sev...

Dec 17, 202049 min

104. Youth Apologetics Empire: Answering the Non-Alchemist's 10 Questions for Christians

A YouTube skeptic asked 10 questions to Christians. Me, Carl, and the Youth Apologetics Empire Answer. Original Video: https://youtu.be/EUjN-uHIIeo Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Dec 7, 20201h 11m

103. Kris Williams: What's Woke Theology?

Kris Williams is an apologist and runs the YouTube channel Kdubtru. In this interview, I talk with Kris about what Woke Theology and how Christians should deal with it. Kris' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kdubtru Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Dec 5, 202048 min

102. Liz Jackson: Examining Pascal's Wager

Liz Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Ryerson University. In this interview, I talk with Liz about Pascal's Wager. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Dec 3, 202051 min

101. Kyle Alander and Carl: TMM Responded to my 36 Questions for Atheists

Carl and the Youth Apologetics Empire join me to respond to YouTube atheist TMM. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Original Video: https://youtu.be/pO3NlygMCOA

Nov 27, 20201h 2m

100. Tyler McNabb: The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism

Tyler McNabb is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at University of Saint Joseph. In this interview, I talk with Tyler about the Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Tyler's Website: http://www.tylermcnabb.com/ Furthering Christendom: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlN...

Nov 23, 202046 min

99. Matt Bellefeuille: Navigating Doubts About Christianity

Matt joins me today to discuss how Christians should view the idea of doubt. Matt's ministry, TruthSNACK helps Christians become adventurous truth-seekers and believe with confidence. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Subscribe to Matt: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-8...

Nov 22, 202050 min

98. Clay Jones: Why Would God Allow Evil?

Clay Jones is one of the leading philosophers regarding the problem of evil. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Jones about animal suffering, perfect beings, and more. Follow Clay Jones: https://www.clayjones.net/ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Nov 20, 202058 min

97. Matt Trombley: The Power of Grace

Matt Trombley leads the Men's Ministry at Crossroads Community Church in Denver, Colorado. In this conversation, I talk with Matt about his TedTalk on the importance of grace and common ground. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Matt's TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UdTy...

Nov 19, 202056 min

96. Will Craig: A Mathematician's Journey to Faith

Will Craig joins me to discuss his journey to Christianity. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Will's Blog: https://mathematicalapologist.com/

Nov 16, 202054 min

95. Elephant Philosophy: How a Atheist Came to Christianity Through Philosophy

The YouTuber Elephant Philosophy details his journey from atheism to Christianity. Go Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAA...

Nov 15, 202052 min

94. Niicho: How an Atheist Humanist Came to Christ Through Apologetics

Niccho joins me as a part of reconstruction week to share her journey to Christianity. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Nov 14, 202053 min

93. Dean the London Theist: How a Questioning Agnostic Became a Christian

I talk with Dean (The London Theist) about his journey to Christianity as a part of Reconstruction Week. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Follow Dean: https://twitter.com/LondonTheist

Nov 11, 202056 min

92. Kyle Alander: SUPER Powerful Evidence for God - The Principle of Simple Unification

Kyle Alander runs the Christian Idealism YouTube Channel. In this conversation, I talk with Kyle about the principle that he's developing and how it relates to Theism. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Subscribe to Christian Idealism: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKs...

Nov 7, 202052 min

91. Caleb Cumberland: If God is Good, Why do Animals Suffer?

Caleb Cumberland runs Dry Apologist, a dry channel about Christian apologetics and philosophy. In this conversation, I talk with Caleb about animal suffering. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Subscribe to Caleb: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvA7...

Nov 6, 202047 min

90. Blake Giunta: Answering the Problem of Divine Hiddenness

Blake Giunta is founder of BeliefMap.org, an advanced debate simulator for exploring the question of God’s existence and Jesus’s resurrection. In this conversation, I talk with Blake about the question of Divine Hiddenness. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Belief Map (Highly Recommend): https://beliefmap.org/ Divine Hiddenness: https://beliefmap.org/god/desire/prev...

Nov 5, 202048 min

89. Michael Bird: Paul's Theology (The Atonement, Apocalyptic Paul, and More)

Dr. Michael Bird has written and edited over thirty books in the fields of Septuagint, Historical Jesus, the Gospels, St Paul, Biblical Theology, and Systematic Theology. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Bird about Pauline theology! Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Oct 31, 202052 min

88. Jacob Burbidge: Why Trust the Gospels?

Jacob Burbidge is a fellow member of the Youth Apologetics Empire. In this interview, I talk with Jacob about the reliability of the Gospels with an emphasis on dating, authorship, and more. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Subscribe to Jacob: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQo...

Oct 24, 202059 min

87. Eli Ayala: Does Presuppositional Apologetics Work?

I talk with Eli about Presuppositional Apologetics and answer common objections. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Revealed Apologetics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6R...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6Rt4GkPdHPdKm5IW0FVyQ

Oct 20, 202053 min

86. Jourdan Ortiz: An Ex-Black Hebrew Israelite Details His Journey to Christianity

Jourdan Ortiz is behind Servant of Christ Ministries. In this interview, he talks about his conversion to Christianity and his life as a Black Hebrew Israelite. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Judaizer: A Commentary on the Book of Galatians Paperback Version: https://amzn.to/3bYyBIj E-book Version: https://amzn.to/2X8zNoe

Oct 20, 202054 min

85. Nick Quient: The Nature and Meaning of the Atonement

Nicholas Rudolph Quient is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary (MAT in Biblical Studies: New Testament Emphasis) and Biola University (BA: Screenwriting; Biblical Studies). In this conversation, I talk with Nick about the nature and meaning of the atonement, who primarily holds to Christus Victor and denies Penal Substitution. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Follow Nick: https://twitter.com/NickQuient?ref_sr...

Oct 20, 202037 min

84. Vada MC: Is Christianity a White Man's Religion?

Vada MC is a Recording Artist, Songwriter, and the host of IsHeARealOne Radio. In this interview, I talk with Vada about the question of, is Christianity a White man's religion? Is He a Real One: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCusq... Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Oct 16, 202058 min

83. Kevin Harris: After Working with WLC for over a Decade, Here's What He's Learned

Kevin Harris is the Reasonable Faith Podcast co-host. In this interview, I talk with Kevin about his experiences in working with Dr. Craig. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Oct 14, 202058 min

82. Luke Barnes: Does the Fine-Tuning Argument Work?

Luke A. Barnes is a Lecturer at Western Sydney University, with a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Cambridge. In this interview, I talk with Luke about the fine-tuning argument! Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Luke's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Revolutionarys-Handbook-Beat-Bang/dp/1108486703/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=luke+barnes&qid=1602114109&sr=8-1

Oct 7, 202056 min

81. Will Craig: The Argument from Mathematics for Dummies

Will Craig is a Ph.D student at the University of Virginia, studying mathematics and focusing on number theory. Will presents the argument from mathematics and answers objections. Will's Blog: https://mathematicalapologist.com/ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Oct 6, 20201h 3m

80. Vocab Malone vs Robby Lashua: Does Ephesians 1-2 Support Reformed Theology?

Vocab Malone and Robby Lashua debate whether or not Ephesians 1-2 supports Reformed Theology. The discussion will focus on total depravity and unconditional election. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Format: 10 Minute Openings 45 Minutes Live Discussion 5 Minute Closings 1 5 Minutes Q&A Christ, Culture, & Coffee Podcast: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1S... On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/259GdUZ... On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Vocab Malone: Vocab's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/vocabmalone Vocab's Twitter: https://twitter.com/VocabMalone Vocab's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vocab

Oct 4, 20201h 41m

79. Karsten Friske: How Can Christians Have Better Conversations with Atheists?

Karsten Friske is also known as "Some Apologist" online. In this conversation, I talk with Karsten about how Christians and Atheists can have better conversations. Karsten's Periscope: https://pscp.tv/SomeApologist/ Karsten's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomeApologist Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Oct 3, 202055 min

78. Joshua Swamidass: Adam, Eve, and Evolution

Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass MD, Ph.D. is a physician, scientist, and Associate Professor of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine at Washington University in Saint Louis. In this conversation, I talk with Joshua about the science of Adam and Eve, scientism, and the evidential problem of evil. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Oct 2, 202055 min

77. Daniel Dreisbach: The Truth Behind "America is a Christian Nation"

Daniel Dreisbach is an American author, academic, and attorney. He is currently a professor at the American University School of Public Affairs. I talk with Dr. Daniel Dreisbach about the question of is America a Christian Nation? We talk about our founder's religious beliefs, their views towards to Bible, and more. Support (thank you so much): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Sep 25, 202056 min

76. Joe Schmid: Are There Good Arguments for God?

Joe Schmid runs the Majesty of Reason YouTube channel and blog. He is also an author and a student at Purdue University. In this interview, I talk with Joe about the question of is there good reasons to believe in God? Follow Joe: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MajestyofRe... Book: https://www.amazon.com/Majesty-Reason... Website: https://majestyofreason.wordpress.com/ Support us (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Sep 19, 202055 min

75. Mary Jo Sharp: Dealing with Doubts + Why Evil?

Mary Jo is the founder of Confident Christianity, a Christian apologetics ministry that addresses the hard questions of Christianity through research, writing, training and debate. In this interview, I talk with Mary Jo about dealing with doubts. Mary Jo's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Still-Beli... Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Sep 18, 202056 min

74. Craig Blomberg: A Scholar Responds to Common Objections to the Gospels

Dr. Craig Blomberg is Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado. He holds the B.A. from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, the M.A. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and the Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Craig is the author of sixteen books and has co-authored or co-edited ten more, along with more than 150 journal articles or chapters in multi-author works. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Craig Blomberg about questions relating to the Gospels such as their authorship, textual variants, and other important questions. Craig's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks... Support (thank you): Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApolo...

Sep 16, 202051 min

73. David Pallmann: Common Calvinist Misconceptions About Arminianism

David Pallmann runs the YouTube channel Faith Because of Reason, a channel that adheres to a Molinist theology, Arminian soteriology, orthodox Preterist eschatology, Biblical inerrancy, and the classical apologetic method. In this interview, I talk with David about common misconceptions about Arminianism. Subscribe to Faith Because of a Reason: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8sT.. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Sep 11, 202052 min

72. Paul Copan: God in the Old Testament (Slavery, Violence, and More)

Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Copan about understanding God in the Old Testament. Dr. Copan's Website: http://www.paulcopan.com/ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Sep 10, 202059 min

71. Jon DePue: The Apocalyptic Paul

Jon DePue is the Director of Faith Formation at Good Shepard United Church of Christ. He also is a graduate of Duke Divinity School. In this interview, I talk with Jon about his view of Paul. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Sep 4, 202059 min