
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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/
110. Zac vs Randolf Richardson: Does God Exist?
EI 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
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
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/
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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/
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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