Reasonable Faith Podcast
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Was God Forced to Kill Jesus?
Couldn't God come up with a more creative way to save us from our sins? Is he somehow trapped by his own moral law?
20 Years of Reasonable Faith: How It Started and How It’s Going
Dr. Craig reflects on the 20th anniversary of Reasonable Faith with Kevin Harris and Executive Director Michael Lepien, including memorable excerpts from the podcasts.
Question of the Week #976: Why Would God Create People He Knew Would Go to Hell?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/why-would-god-create-people-he-knew-would-go-to-hell
Is Your Brain Out of Tune?
Dr. Craig critiques recent videos by Sean Carroll on Mind/Body Dualism, Darwin and design, the Prime Mover, and meaning in life.
Question of the Week #975: So You Think the Ontological Argument Is Irrelevant?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/so-you-think-the-ontological-argument-is-irrelevant
Does Sean Carroll's Universe Have a Beginning?
Dr. Sean Carroll has some objections about God and the universe. Dr. Craig responds!
Question of the Week #974: Proving “God”
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I Thought I Didn't Need God
Political Scientist Charles Murray recounts his long journey to Christianity.
Question of the Week #973: Theological Fatalism and the Best of All Possible Worlds
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/theological-fatalism-and-the-best-of-all-possible-worlds
Scholars Scuffle Over the Atonement Part Two
Dr. Craig continues his response to Dr. Max Botner on the Atonement of Christ.
Question of the Week #972: Theological Clarifications
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Scholars Scuffle Over The Atonement Part One
Dr. Craig's objections to Andrew Rillera's book on the Atonement are met with resistance!
Question of the Week #971: Why So Few Testimonials from Women?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/why-so-few-testimonials-from-women
Bart Ehrman's Farewell Speech
Dr. Bart Ehrman declares what he thinks is the most significant discovery in the history of biblical studies. Does Dr. Craig agree?
Question of the Week #970: Starting a Family and Graduate Studies
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Questions on the Trinity, Kalam, and Time
Dr. Craig revisits some of the most common questions on the nature of God, eternity, and the beginning of the universe.
Question of the Week #969: Guiding a Son through Evolutionary Biology
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/guiding-a-son-through-evolutionary-biology
Questions on Eternity, Apostolic Authority, and Prayer
Dr. Craig gives answers to questions on the afterlife, the authority of Scripture, and whether it's okay to pray while driving!
Question of the Week #968: Maximal Greatness and Being Itself Subsisting
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/maximal-greatness-and-being-itself-subsisting
What About Baptism?
Dr. Craig discusses his latest research on the meaning and importance of baptism.
Question of the Week #967: What Role for Ecclesiastical Tradition?
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Is William Lane Craig an Atheist?
The headline is misleading! The issue is understanding God's simplicity!
Question of the Week #966: A Mother’s Struggle with Gratuitous Evil
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Is This a Good Argument for Atheism?
Dr. Craig looks at a "reverse" ontological argument for atheism.
Question of the Week #965: Praying for One’s Academic Work
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/praying-for-ones-academic-work
Does God Learn?
Dr. Craig explains his views on God, time, and God's knowledge.
Does God Know What Time It Is? Part Two
Dr.Craig continues his comments on Dr. Emily Quereshi-Hurst's views on God and Time and evaluates her criticism of his views.
Does God Know What Time It Is? Part One
Dr. Craig responds to Dr. Emily Qureshi-Hurst's criticism of his view on God and Time.
Can We Cross-Examine the Resurrection?
Many are applying modern legal maneuvers to the Resurrection but Dr. Craig shows why that's not the way to examine history.
Question of the Week #963: Molinism and Maximal Greatness
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/molinism-and-maximal-greatness
Controversial Philosopher Makes a Moral Change
Dr. Peter Singer discusses God, ethics, and objective morality.
Question of the Week #962: Why Think Yahweh is the True God?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/why-think-yahweh-is-the-true-god
Question of the Week #961: Spiritual Eating in the Lord’s Supper and the Holy Spirit
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/spiritual-eating-in-the-lords-supper-and-the-holy-spirit
Dale Allison on the Resurrection Part Two
Dr. Craig continues his thoughts on a critique of Dr. Dale Allison, including a discussion on non-Christian miracle claims.
Dale Allison on the Resurrection Part One
Dr. Craig considers criticisms and contributions of Dr. Dale Allison's significant work on the resurrection of Jesus.
Questions on Natural Evil, Demons, and the Soul
Why do demons want to inhabit a physical body? This, and questions on God's providence, souls, and natural evil are answered.
Question of the Week #960: Is God Part of Existence?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/is-god-part-of-existence
Did God Have to Kill Someone To Save Me?
Dr. Craig reviews various theories of the atonement of Christ and whether a less violent theory is warranted.
Question of the Week #959: Correcting Wikipedia
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/correcting-wikipedia
Atheists Should Stop Saying This!
An atheist blogger lists four phrases his fellow atheists should stop using in conversations.
Question of the Week #958: A New Argument from Contingency
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/a-new-argument-from-contingency
Question of the Week #957: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection
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Young Genius Confronts Pastor
In a popular sitcom, a child prodigy is depicted as interrupting church worship services with confrontational questions for the pastor. Dr. Craig answers and notes how the entertainment industry often views biblical teaching.
Academic Paper Gets Shredded Part Two
Dr. Craig and Dr. Josh Swamidass continue their response to a paper on the historical Adam and Eve which discusses their work.
Question of the Week #956: Why Depress People?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/why-depress-people
Academic Paper Gets Shredded! Part One
Dr, Josh Swamidass returns and joins Dr. Craig in response to a peer-reviewed paper on the historical Adam and Eve.
Question of the Week #955: Does God Have a Finite Number of Preferences?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/does-god-have-a-finite-number-of-preferences
Was This the Greatest Trial on Earth? Part Two
Dr. Joshua Swamidass continues his analysis of the Scopes Trial and how we all need to learn from its cultural and theological significance.
Question of the Week #954: Is God in Hell?
Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/is-god-in-hell
Was This the Greatest Trial on Earth? Part One
Dr. Josh Swamidass joins the podcast to discuss his research on the infamous Scopes Trial of 1925 and it's similarities with today's culture.