The Pat Flynn Show

Pat and Dan discuss why coaching is invaluable and how to determine is somebody is the right coach for YOU. For 101 free #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Dr. Kenny Pearce joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done in philosophy of religion, including his recent debate book (Is There a God?) with Dr. Graham Oppy.' Please visit our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com

Pat and Dan talk minimalism (again). For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat and Jim offer philosophical reflections on the simulation hypothesis. After which, they take questions from the gentle listener! Please check out our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com

Dr. Gaven Kerr joins the podcast to field questions from the gentle listeners. We cover everything from empirical skepticism, whether metaphysics or epistemology is more fundamental, and whether George Best is best. Please visit our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com

Pat and Dan talk about the importance of work capacity and how kettlebells can help. For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat and Jim recommend 5 awesome philosophy books. Then they take QnA from the audience. Here are the books Jim and I mentioned: 1) Radical Skepticism and Epistemic Intuition - Michael Bergmann 2) Free Will and God's Universal Causality - Matthews Grant 3) Retrieving Realism - Dreyfus and Taylor 4) Saving God - Mark Johnston 5) Consolation of Philosophy - Boethius

Dr. Joshua Sijuwade joins Philosophy for the People to discuss a recent paper he's published on grounding and the existence of God.

This episode started great but became crappy because Pat got disconnected. Fortunately, Dan saved the day by staying online and answering live questions from listeners! For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat and Aleks talk about kettlebell and bodyweight cardio workouts that build muscle (or are they muscle workouts that build cardio??)! Get 101 FREE kettlebell workouts http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from intermittent fasting to scientism.

Pat is joined by Joe Heschmeyer to discuss his new book The Early Church Was the Catholic Church.

Pat and Dan discuss how to handle haters and trolls, appropriate protein targets, intermittent fasting, and more. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat and Dan discuss "gamechangers" or ideas/books/pieces of equipment that made all the difference in their fitness and athletic pursuits. For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat shares a few sample routines from his upcoming collection of Kettlebell Fighter Complexes. Please enjoy. To subscribe to Pat's email list -- and score 101 free kettlebell workouts -- visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Dr. Michael Torre returns to the podcast to discuss the relationship between nature and grace, the problem of evil, predestination, and more.

Pat and Jim take questions from the gentle listeners on everything fitness and philosophy!

Pat and Jim use the occasion of receiving the Word on Fire Bible to discuss the necessity of biblical literacy to understand Western civilization, art, and culture. They also consider the need to have a grasp on biblical ideas in order to understand sophisticated critiques of Christianity, such as Nietzsche's genealogy. They also discuss the importance of understanding and confronting Nietzsche as a philosopher. Be sure to check out the new Word on Fire Bible at: http://wordonfire.org/bible2 If you like this episode, you may also enjoy our recent podcast called Theism vs Atheism: Understanding the Debate at https://youtu.be/AzTeMZ-2cUY

Pat and Dan John discuss how to make fat loss simple, sustainable, and sane! To join our New Years 300 Swings Challenge visit http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/newyears300swings

Pat offers 5 tips for getting the most out of the upcoming New Years 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge. If you're not already registered, you can sign up at https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/newyears300swings

Pat and Jim are hosted by John DeRosa, of the Classical Theism podcast, to discuss theism vs. atheism, metaphysical reasoning, cumulative case apologetics, and more. Some related content: Jim and I discussing (philosophical) reasons to believe in God: https://youtu.be/gM1tqMOFDuw My series at Catholic Answers wrt cumulative case apologetics: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/theism-versus-the-atheist-grab-bag Jim's chat with DeRosa on evolution, consciousness, and the problem of pain: http://www.classicaltheism.com/madden/

Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from kettlebell swings to conspiracy theories! PS - Join us for our New Years 300 Swings Challenge by registering here: https://chroniclesofstrength.com/newyears300swings

Pat and Dan enter the Wayback Machine to dust the cobwebs off Old School Fitness advice that is super relevant even today.

Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for the existence of God based upon the principle of sufficient reason applied to contingent things. What is the argument, exactly? And does it still hold up today? Leibniz's response to the problem of evil will be explored, as well. Please visit our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com

Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for the existence of God based upon the principle of sufficient reason applied to contingent things. What is the argument, exactly? And does it still hold up today? Leibniz's response to the problem of evil will be explored, as well.

Dr. Edoardo Carlesi (astrophysicist) and Dr. Jim Madden (philosophy) join Pat to discuss how people can decide between experts that disagree (particularly wrt to the current political situation... you know what that is), and whether conspiratorial thinking is ever reasonable.

Pat and Dan discuss how "The Prisoner's Dilemma" can help you get focused with your fitness efforts and achieve more results in less time. Live QnA to follow.

Pat and Jim begin a series on Liebniz's famous text On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which includes his famous argument from contingency for the existence of God, as well as his defense against the problem of evil. Please visit our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com And please subscribe to our Philosophy for the People Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3wHUIIJ2CeLcInYvuyEJw

Pat is joined by martial artists and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players Dr. Jim Madden and Nelson Puentes (owner of Inverted Gear) to discuss the benefits of training LIKE a martial artist, even if you aren't one! Check out Inverted Gear at http://www.InvertedGear.com/discount/patflynn15

Pat is joined by former WCW professional wrestler Ray Lloyd to discuss all the nerdy things you've wanted to know about life in the ring, from fitness routines to how much it hurts getting speared by Bill Goldberg!

Pat and Dan discuss how to build a foundation of functional strength from a minimalist perspective. Check out our 2021 Retirement Sale at http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/retirementsale

Sarah Busse, owner of MagadeleneDesignco.com, jumped headfirst into the world of homesteading after moving from the twin cities to "Middle of Nowhere" Wisconsin. She joins the podcast to discuss what led her to a life of homesteading, practical tips for getting started, and how anybody can begin homesteading in their own small ways.

Dr. W. Matthews Grant joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the perennially thorny issue of how to reconcile a robust account of God's providence (including divine universal causality) with genuine human freedom. Please check out Dr. Grant's book Free Will and God's Universal Causality. You can see Pat's previous chat with Dr. Grant here and with John DeRosa here.

Pat and Jim are joined by Mike Matthews of Muscle for Life to discuss easy (and sustainable) fitness wins you can begin scoring this week.

Pat and Dan discuss the merits of 3x/week full body workout routines, then provide a structure on how to perform them alongside sports, martial arts, etc. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

A gentle listener asked how Pat and Jim can believe in God when "there is no evidence of anything supernatural." Pat and Jim offer their response. See our new website at PhilosophyforthePeople.com

It's Freaky Friday, which means Pat and Jim field a bevvy of questions from the audience on everything from how to NOT take an instrumentalist perspective on eating, how to sustain lean muscle when using relatively light training weights, and why those interested in metaphysics/natural theology should affirm the doctrine of divine simplicity. Also, some thoughts on the band Rush. Fun episode! BIG NEWS: Our new website PhilosophyForThePeople.com is now live. Check it out. Please also -- if you, or somebody you know -- is in need of website, check out Sarah Busse at: https://magdalenedesignco.com/

Pat and Dan John discuss how to make the holidays productive from a fitness standpoint WITHOUT sacrificing everything you love about the season!

Pat shares a framework for putting together effective (and efficient) kettlebell complexes in a hurry. If you like training with complexes, don't miss this one! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat and Jim answer questions from the audience on everything from whether time possible is possible, if torturing robots is OK, and how to stay motivated working out.

Pat and Dr. Jim -- with surprise guest master Som! -- discuss kettlebell training for martial arts, with a particular emphasis on grappling and BJJ. Then, listener questions on improving kettlebell snatch technique! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat continues reading from How to Read a Book, this time the section called "Hints for Reading Philosophy." Please subscribe to the NEW Philosophy for the People Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3wHUIIJ2CeLcInYvuyEJw

Pat and Dan John take questions from the gentle audience on how to manage stress eating, front squats vs back squats, whether you can overdo hanging, and more. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat reads a brief section from Mortimer Adler's book How to Read a Book on philosophical method.

Once again Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the gentle audience on everything from whether immorality is required for a meaningful life to critical realism.

Matt Briggs, statistician to the stars, returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming book Everything You Believe Is Wrong (pre-order now!). "Here," as Matt explains, "is a small sample of things that majority of educated believe are false, but which are instead true: Science cannot answer every question put to it; It is not always right to correct a wrong; There is no wisdom in crowds; A consensus among elite academics does not prove the belief of the elite academics is true; That you are offended is irrelevant to whether a proposition is true or false; Defining yourself as your sexual desire is nonsensical; Voting does not make the majority position right and the minority position wrong; Voting is a leading cause of discord; Democracy is rarely to be desired; You cannot choose to believe you do not have free will; God exists."

Pat and Dan John discuss training strategies for middle age and beyond. How do you continue to make progress even as a weight-lifting veteran while preventing injury, burn-out, and/or boredom? For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitional theory, and explore issues of mind-world relation, the nature of consciousness, and more.

Pat Flynn and Jim Madden are joined by Fr. Vincent Lampert to discuss all things related to exorcism. Questions from the audience are welcome. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!

Pat and Dan discuss the best exercise (almost) nobody does and the best way to learn it! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com