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139. Ryan Mullins: Examining Divine Simplicity

Ryan Mullins has published over 30 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. He has published two books, The End of the Timeless God (Oxford University Press, 2016) and God and Emotion (Cambridge University Press, 2020). Ryan's Podcast: https://www.rtmullins.com/ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics​

Mar 17, 202155 min

138. Christianity's Biggest Problem According to CosmicSkeptic (w/ Dry Apologist & Joshua Yen)

Recently Cosmic Skeptic produced a video on the problem of animal suffering. In this response, Caleb and Josh join me to discuss this important question Original Video: https://youtu.be/5KDnnp0sDkI​ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Apologetics for All: http://bit.ly/2L2SXbi​ Dry Apologist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvA7...​ Jordan Wessling and Josh Rasmussen's Paper: https://joshualrasmussen.com/articles...​

Mar 13, 202142 min

137. Sam Allberry: Is God Anti-Gay, Singleness, and other Tough Questions About Sexuality

In this conversation, I talk with Sam about difficult questions surrounding sexuality. Sam Allberry is a pastor, regular conference speaker, editor for the Gospel Coalition, and visiting professor at Cedarville University. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?; Why Bother with Church?; and 7 Myths about Singleness. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Sam's Website: https://samallberry.com/​

Mar 12, 202138 min

136. Is Evil Evidence Against God? Khaldoun Sweis vs Emerson Green

In this semi-formal debate, Christian Khaldoun Aziz Sweis debates atheist Emerson Green. They discuss the Problem of Evil and its relation to God's existence. Support (thank you) Khaldoun's Website: https://logicallyfaithful.com/about-me/​ Follow Emerson: https://linktr.ee/emersongreen​ Format: - 20x2 Openings - 10x2 Rebuttals - 20 Minutes live discussion - 10 minutes Q&A

Mar 10, 20211h 35m

135. Peter Lublink: The Theology of Missions

Peter Lublink is the Executive Director of Bethany Kids. In this conversation, we talk about the purpose and meaning of missions. Peter's Ministry: https://bethanykids.org/​

Mar 5, 202132 min

134. Charles Taliaferro: Hume to New Atheism - 5 Objections to Natural Theology

Charles Taliaferro is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College. In this interview, I talk with him about common objections to natural theology, and his entry in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology. Dr. Taliaferro: https://www.stolaf.edu/profile/taliafer/ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics​

Mar 4, 202145 min

133. Kyle Alander & Tim Howard: A New Cumulative Argument for God + Oppy's Naturalism

Kyle and Tim have recently written a paper providing a cumulative argument for God and responding to Oppy's Naturalism. Is atheism simpler than Theism? Christian Idealism: http://bit.ly/35FeM7Y​ Invoking Theism: http://bit.ly/2LZWwzr​ The Paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R31x...​

Mar 1, 20211h 13m

132. Tim Hsiao: Is it Ethical to Eat Meat?

Dr. Tim Hsiao is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Grantham University and Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Park University and Johnson County Community College. In this conversation, we talk about the question of whether eating meat is ethical. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Tim's Website: https://timhsiao.org/

Feb 27, 202151 min

131. John Walton: Creation, Evolution, and Other Big Questions in the Book of Genesis

John H. Walton is an Old Testament scholar and Professor at Wheaton College. He specializes in the Ancient Near Eastern backgrounds of the Old Testament, especially Genesis and its creation account, as well as interpretation of Job. In this interview, we talk about big questions in the book of Genesis. Support (thank you)

Feb 24, 202156 min

130. Rationality Rules and the Argument from Limits (Response w/ Tim Howard & Joshua Yen)

Rationality Rules and Cameron Bertuzzi have been in a Kalam debate. In this response video, Tim, Josh, and I take a look at Steve's objections to the argument from limits. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Steve's Full Video: https://youtu.be/1WdS8U9aOfw​ Apologetics for All: http://bit.ly/2L2SXbi​ I nvoking Theism: http://bit.ly/2LZWwzr​

Feb 20, 202157 min

129. Kirk MacGregor: Examining Molinism

Kirk MacGregor is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Department Chair at McPherson College. In this conversation, I talk with him about why you should be a Molinist, objections, and more! Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Kirk's Website: http://www.kirkmacgregor.org/​

Feb 18, 202158 min

128. Response to Paulogia's Four Steps to Leaving Christianity (with Kerusso Apologetics & Kyle Vollmar)

Recently, YouTube atheist Paulogia released a video sharing his four simple steps for apostasy. In this response, Jacob Burbidge, Kyle Vollmar, and I discuss these steps. Original Video: https://youtu.be/79a3jSJ2qg4​ Kerusso Apologetics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQo...​

Feb 15, 20211h 6m

127. Nick Quient: Is Entire Sanctification Possible?

Nick Quient joins me to discuss the doctrine of entire sanctification. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Nick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsu...

Feb 13, 202152 min

126. Fred Kuttner: An Atheist Explains the Connection Between Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness

Dr. Fred Kuttner completed his Ph.D. at UC Santa Cruz studying the quantum theory of magnetic phase transitions. In this interview, I talk with him about his book, Quantum Enigma, and the relationship between quantum mechanics and consciousness. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Buy the Book: https://amzn.to/3iW1ARK

Feb 10, 202141 min

125. Chad McIntosh: How Philosophy May Show God MUST Be a Trinity

Dr. Chad McIntosh joins me to discuss his work in thinking about the Trinity. How can God be a Trinity? Why just a Trinity? And other important questions are addressed. Chad's Papers: https://philpeople.org/profiles/c-a-m... Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Feb 6, 20211h 12m

124. Analyzing Apostate Prophet's Case Against God (with Joshua Yen)

Apostate Prophet recently debated Inspiring Philosophy on the existence of God. In this video, Joshua Yen and I review his case against God's existence. Full Debate: https://youtu.be/mp2maup4rsM​ Josh's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8r...​ Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Feb 4, 202155 min

123. Tyler Vela: The Transcendental Argument

Tyler Vela runs the FreedThinker Podcast. In this interview, I talk with him about the argument from abstract objects to God. Follow Tyler: https://twitter.com/FreedPodcast We are 83% funded! Please consider supporting: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics

Feb 3, 202150 min

122. Joanna Leidenhag: Evolutionary Evil, Panpsychism, and the Doctrine of Creation

Dr. Joanna Leidenhag completed her PhD in systematic and philosophical theology at the University of Edinburgh (2019), focusing on discussions in analytic philosophy of mind and the doctrine of creation. In this interview, we talk about evolution, consciousness, and the Doctrine of Creation. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Follow Dr. Leidenhag: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity...

Jan 30, 202130 min

121. Michael Strauss: Does Science Support a Beginning and Fine-Tuning?

Michael Strauss is an experimental particle physicist currently doing research on the ATLAS detector, one of the two multi-purpose particle detectors located on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN near Geneva, Switzerland. He is also a professor at the University of Oklahoma in Norman since 1995. In this conversation, we talk about how science supports arguments for God's existence. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics Dr. Strauss' Website: https://www.michaelgstrauss.com/

Jan 28, 202159 min

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