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In this episode I discuss some more of the reasons for my recent deconversion.
In this episode I move on from the biographical aspects of my recent deconversion to discuss the intellectual reasons for it. Enjoy the show!
The rumors are true. While I hope you will all stick around and keep having discussions, I know for some thing means they will think all past content is "tainted" and all future content is worthless. I hope that is not most of you. Let's keep walking on this journey to explore the truth together as we see it in our own ways.
In this episode I respond to the often stated "is means is" argument put forward by Lutherans to argue for the real (sic. bodily) presence of Jesus in the eucharist. Enjoy the show!
In this episode we discuss if Libertarian Incompatibilism really is the folk view, the view of common intuition or even, a properly basic belief. Enjoy the show!
Part 2 of my debate with Dan Chapa on Libertarian Freedom which included my opening statement and cross examination.
I'm joined again by Colton Carlson as we review the recent video put out by Tim Stratton and JP Moreland to discuss (but not really) their upcoming version of the free thinking argument. Enjoy the show!
I'm joined again by Colton Carlson as we review the recent video put out by Tim Stratton and JP Moreland to discuss (but not really) their upcoming version of the free thinking argument. Enjoy the show!
A hodge-podge of topics... enjoy!
In this episode I'm joined by Will Duffy to discuss his recent debate on open theism with Chris Date.
In this episode I'm joined by Chris Date to discuss his recent debate on open theism with Will Duffy
Here I discuss a criticism of presuppositionalism with my good friend Eli Ayala. Enjoy the show!
In this video I respond to atheist YouTuber Dallas Wade's top 10 questions for Christians. Enjoy the show!
Here are my thoughts on why the freewill theodicy is really not that great of an argument to make. Enjoy the show!
I'm joined once again by Colton and Vincent as we give our thoughts on the Stratton vs White debate on Molinism. Enjoy the show!
I'm joined again by Colton and Vincent to continue our review of the Molinism debate between Tim Stratton and James White. Enjoy the show!
I'm joined by Colton Carlson and Vincent the Fake Greg Bahnsen as we begin our review of the Tim Stratton v James White debate on Molinism. Enjoy the show!
In this episode we complete our series walking through the book of Judges.
In this episode we continue our walkthrough of the book of Judges and discuss the Sampson cycle. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I discuss a common error among Incompatibilists when trying to argue against Compatibilism and why their attempts at both internal and external critques often fail to even get off the ground. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I walk through the hardening of Pharaoh's heart, address the issue of who hardened it first and address the common ways that non-Reformed folks think this helps their argument against Reformed theology but ultimately why their argument fails even if we grant most of it for the sake of argument. Enjoy the show!
In this episode we talk about the parable of the sleeper (also called the parable of the knocker) and what it means for our prayer life. If you think this passage is exhorting you to annoy God with prayer enough that he gives you want you want, that you have to be persistent and knock and knock and knock to bang down the door of heaven and receive your blessings… you've radically misunderstood this parable. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I respond to John Cranman's question to me about how to understand 1 Corinthians 10:13 as a Compatibilist. Enjoy the show! Discussion with Dan Chapa on Revealed Apologetics (John's question comes at the 1:23:19 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icN_Kg1vLqA&t=1s Paul Manata's Paper: https://analytictheologye4c5.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/1-cor-10-13-and-will-setting.pdf Steve Hayes' Article: https://triablogue.blogspot.com/2012/08/1-cor-1013-redux_27.html
We continue our exposition of the Book of Judges. Enjoy the show!
In this episode we continue our exposition of Judges and explore the Gideon cycle in chapters 6-9. Enjoy the show!
In this episode we continue the exposition of Judges through the first several cycles. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I am joined by Colin from the Consistent Calvinism podcast to discuss Provisionism. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I begin the exposition of Judges 1:1 through 3:6. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I begin a series highlighting how a Historical-Grammatical and Redemptive Historical hermeneutic would be employed for a book study like the book of Judges. Episode one covers introductory remarks and the historical backgrounds for the book. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I discussion the conceptual problems that arise when someone attempts to affirm both Libertarian Freedom and Divine Foreknowledge. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I discuss the often parroted objection that determinism is fatalism. Enjoy the show!
Does Jeremiah 19:5 count as a substantive critique of Reformed theology? Did sin really never enter the mind of God? Enjoy the show!
In this episode I discuss if the objections that Calvinism undermines Christian assurance or makes Paul's statement on the on the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:3 a "lie." Enjoy the show!
In this episode I respond to an interaction I had with Tim Stratton from Free Thinking Ministries concerning his Free Thinking Argument Against Naturalism and why I think it not only does not work against naturalism, nor Christian Compatibilism, but also why the defenses of it typically fail as well. Enjoy the show!
In this discussion with my friend Colton Carlson, we discuss Tim Stratton's article about robots that he wrote in response to us... We talk about heaven, freedom, robots, and why it all matters. Enjoy the show!
Leighton Flowers responded to my episode on the fragility of Libertarian Freedom... after much demand I respond to him here. Enjoy the show! Leighton's Response: https://youtu.be/Kum_VxM6ft8
What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect and how does it impact how productive your conversations will be? Enjoy the show!
In this episode I do an unscripted walkthrough of Romans 9 and Ephesians 1 to discuss if Reformed theology and Calvinists really just “ignore the text” or just impose their theology on these passages.
In this episode I try out a new "live" discussion format for the podcast - think highly structured audio version of a Facebook wall... In this we discuss topics ranging from double predestination, equal ultimacy, the Reformed understanding of two wills, the nature of freewill, Christian assurance, cage-stage Calvinism, and even Spiderman makes an appearance. Enjoy the show! Study on the folk intuition of freedom which I discuss: Forget the Folk: Moral Responsibility Preservation Motives and Other Conditions for Compatibilism
Can a Calvinist know that they are saved? This objection, typically from Provisionists and Lutherans, is a common sticking point in soteriological discussions. But is it a good objection? Enjoy the show!
In this episode, I discuss what I think is a strong defeater for the position of Libertarian Incompatibilism. Enjoy the show!
A great discussion between Jimmy Stephens (Christian) and Ben Watkins on God, atheism, and morality. Enjoy the show!
In this episode I respond to Dallas Wade's 10 questions for Christians. Enjoy the show! Wade's Original Video
In this episode I update my opening statement from my debate with Matt Dillahunty and present an argument for reasonable belief in God. Enjoy!
In this episode I give my rejoinders to a response article from TurretinFan where he gave objections to my work on Genesis 1. My original article: Text Version Video Version TurretinFan's Response: click HERE (For more of my work on Genesis 1, CLICK HERE)
In this episode I discuss atheism, naturalism and if their epistemic standards of evidence insulate their worldview from falsification and create a question begging standard. Enjoy the show!
In this episode, I give part two of my response to my friend Steve Scrhamm on some of my comments about Genesis 1 and Young Earth Creationism. My original article: TEXT VERSION VIDEO VERSION Steve's Response: CLICK HERE Enjoy the show!
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