Podcast appearances and mentions of Francis J Beckwith

This lecture was given on November 30th, 2023, at Vanderbilt University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft (IVP, 2010), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

In this episode, we connect with Francis J. Beckwith, a Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy and Affiliate Professor of Political Science. Francis is a philosopher who publishes and teaches in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics.  Francis has authored more than 100 academic articles, book chapters, reference entries, and reviews. With titles such as Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant, and Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice, Francis is a highly regarded voice in the academic community.  So, what makes Francis's philosophical perspective so special? Tune in now to find out…  Join in now to explore: What initially interested Francis about philosophy.  How we build up beliefs to shape our worldview.  The importance of listening to people that you disagree with.  The intricacies of co-existing religions. Want to learn more about Francis J. Beckwith and his work? Click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

What's wrong with moral relativism? Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Prof. Francis Beckwith about his latest Thomistic Institute lecture, "Is There Anything Wrong With Moral Relativism?" What's Wrong With Moral Relativism? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Francis Beckwith (Off-Campus Conversations) You can listen to the original lecture here: https://on.soundcloud.com/ukfZL About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is is a philosopher who teaches, publishes, and speaks on a variety of topics and issues in ethics, law, politics, and religion. He is currently Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies, Affiliate Professor of Political Science, Associate Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy, and Resident Scholar in the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, where he has served on the faculty since 2003. He earned an Ph.D. and M.A. in philosophy from Fordham University, and a Master of Juridical Studies (M.J.S.) degree from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, where he won the CALI Award for Excellence in Reproductive Control Seminar. Among his over twenty books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (2007) and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (2015), both published by Cambridge University Press, and Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (2019), published by Baylor University Press. Taking Rites Seriously was a winner of the American Academy of Religion's 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion. He has served as President of both the American Catholic Philosophical Association (2017-18) and the Evangelical Theological Society (2006-07), from which he resigned in the middle of his term in May 2007 to return to the Catholic Church of his youth. He and his wife, Frankie, make their home in Woodway, Texas.

This lecture was given on September 7, 2023, at Tulsa For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy, Affiliate Professor of Political Science, and Resident Scholar in Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR). With his appointment in Baylor's Department of Philosophy, he also teaches courses in medical humanities, political science, and religion. From July 2003 through January 2007, he served as the Associate Director of Baylor's J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies. He is also member of the Board of Scholars of the James Wilson Institute in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Fordham University (Ph.D. and M.A. in philosophy), he also holds the Master of Juridical Studies (M.J.S.) degree from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, where he won a CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Reproductive Control Seminar. His books include Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press, 2019); Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015 ), winner of the American Academy of Religion's 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in the category of Constructive-Reflective Studies; (w/ R. P. George, S. McWilliams) A Second Look at First Things: A Case for Conservative Politics (St. Augustine Press, 2013); Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft (InterVarsity Press, 2010); Return to Rome: Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic (Brazos Press, 2009); Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007); (w/ W. L. Craig, J. P. Moreland) To Every One An Answer: A Case for the Christian Worldview (InterVarsity Press, 2004); Law, Darwinism, & Public Education: The Establishment Clause and the Challenge of Intelligent Design (Rowman & Littlefield, 2003); (w/ C. Mosser & P. Owen) The New Mormon Challenge: Responding to the Latest Defenses of a Fast-Growing Movement (HarperCollins/Zondervan, 2002), finalist for the 2003 Gold Medallion Award in theology and doctrine; Do the Right Thing: Readings in Applied Ethics and Social Philosophy, 2/e (Wadsworth, 2002); (w/ G. P. Koukl) Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air (Baker, 1998); (w/ L. P. Pojman) The Abortion Controversy 25 Years After Roe v. Wade: A Reader, 2/e (Wadsworth, 1998); (w/ T. Jones) Affirmative Action: Social Justice or Reverse Discrimination? (Prometheus, 1997); and Politically Correct Death: Answering the Arguments for Abortion Rights (Baker, 1993), winner of the 1994 Cornerstone Magazine ethics book of the year award.

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This lecture was given at New York University on February 10, 2023. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies and Affiliate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press, 2019), Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

How do we formulate our views on religion and philosophy? Politics and our society at large greatly influence our perspectives – making it difficult to know where to turn for the truth…  Francis J. Beckwith joins the podcast to discuss his work as a philosopher, professor, scholar, speaker, writer, and lecturer. As a Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, Associate Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy, and Affiliate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University, Francis is no stranger to unpacking tough subjects. Whether it be religion, jurisprudence, politics, or ethics, Francis is on a mission to uncover fundamental truth. So, what sets Francis J. Beckwith's worldview apart from other philosophers? In this episode, he sits down to explain… Join in the conversation to discover: The most fascinating philosophical questions.  What “real” evidence accounts for. How religion has shaped modern society. Where most of our beliefs come from. Want to learn more about Francis J. Beckwith and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

In this episode, we connect with Francis J. Beckwith, a Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy and Affiliate Professor of Political Science. Francis is a philosopher who publishes and teaches in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics.  Francis has authored more than 100 academic articles, book chapters, reference entries, and reviews. With titles such as Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant, and Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice, Francis is a highly regarded voice in the academic community.  So, what makes Francis's philosophical perspective so special? Tune in now to find out…  Offer: Magnesium is integral for 600+ biochemical processes in the human body. The common misconception is that consuming more magnesium will automatically improve health and well-being. The truth is that there are various forms of magnesium, each of which is essential for a variety of physiological processes. Most people are inadequate in all forms of magnesium, while even those considered "healthy" typically only ingest 1 or 2 kinds. Consuming all 7 of magnesium's primary forms is the key to accessing all its health benefits.That's why we packed 7 forms of 450mg of elemental magnesium into each serving of  Wild Mag Complex. One dose a day is all you need. Learn more and grab a bottle today at WildFoods.co. Use code GENIUS for 10% off your order. Join in now to explore: What initially interested Francis about philosophy.  How we build up beliefs to shape our worldview.  The importance of listening to people that you disagree with.  The intricacies of co-existing religions. Want to learn more about Francis J. Beckwith and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

This talk was given on March 28th, 2023 at Regent University. For more information please visit thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies and Affiliate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press, 2019), Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

This talk was given on September 30th, 2022 at Yale University. For more information please visit thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies and Affiliate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press, 2019), Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

With the Dobbs decision earlier this year, the Supreme Court sent the issue of abortion back to the states, and divisions are opening up within the pro-life movement about what comes next. A very vocal faction calling themselves "abortion abolitionists" are arguing for a complete ban on abortion in all cases, including where the life of the mother is at risk, and the criminal prosecution of women who have them. David French and Skye Jethani examine the abolitionists' arguments, explore why they are gaining popularity among Christians, and why they will actually fail to create the culture of life we want. Plus, French and Jethani engage in unrestrained nerdery as they discuss season one of "The Rings of Power."   00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Abortion abolitionists 56:02 - Nerd corner Resources mentioned: “Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice” by Francis J. Beckwith - https://amzn.to/3WbiYF6 “How Americans Understand Abortion: A Comprehensive Interview Study of Abortion Attitudes in the U.S.” by Tricia C. Bruce - https://news.nd.edu/news/national-abortion-study-finds-out-of-touch-labels-knowledge-gaps-appetite-for-moral-discussion/ David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliatecommissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Prof. Beckwith's slides can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2p982fwr This lecture was given on April 22, 2022 at Ashland University. For information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft (IVP, 2010), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

In the second episode of Angela's series on abortion, she and Dr. Beckwith sit down to discuss the history and legal case for Roe as well as the philosophy of life, abortion, and other related issues. You can learn more about Dr. Beckwith here: https://sites.baylor.edu/francisbeckw...Let's get Integrated!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Integratedwit...Website: https://www.integratedangela.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedAn...Twitter: https://twitter.com/AEricksonThinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrateda...Support the show

Francis Beckwith discusses the legal context of Roe v. Wade, and why the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the decision. We also discuss the emotional problem of abortion and Nancy Pelosi. 

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Francis J. Beckwith discuss the assumptions that underlie our moral intuitions, how to have meaningful dialogue across worldview differences, and ways for society to approach the nuances of religious pluralism. For a deep dive into Dr. Beckwith's work, check out these publications: Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith

This lecture was given on February 1, 2022 at the University of North Texas. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft (IVP, 2010), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

Welcome to EPISODE 24 of my channel and podcast: The Devotional Hearts Show! My guest is Fr Deacon Doctor Ananias, well known in the Online Orthodox Community as The Norwegian Nous.Find him here on Youtube,or Here,or at Patristic FaithIn this episode, which originally aired on my YouTube Channel in November of 2021, we discuss Philosophy and Relativism.  Fr Deacon tells us how and why he became Orthodox Clergy.  Stay to the end for his eloquent final words and advice to all Christians.Alison's Recommended Books, Related to This Discussion:Relativism by Francis J. Beckwith and Gregory KouklThe Parasitic Mind by Gad SaadTactics: A Game Plan For Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory KouklLogically Fallacious by Bo Bennett, PhDAll of my links can be found via this linktree.I do not receive revenue from YouTube ads at the time of this upload. You can support my project by donating via this paypal link.My channel glorifies our Creator by sharing inspirational interviews with devoted Christians.  My guests will tell their stories of transformation in a life with Christ and offer guidance to those who are seeking Him.  Many of my guests are content creators who are spreading the beauty of Christianity online.Are you a woman who is interested in the Orthodox Church and have no idea where to start?  Follow my IG: @A.Devotional.Heart where I review books and share content from other Orthodox Christians.  The focus is femininity, softening our hearts while turning away from the traps of this world, and a life in service to God.  I host monthly zoom call for female Orthodox inquirers, catechumen, and baptized Orthodox, so message me if you are interested.My TelegramYou can also request information from me about my Faith-Based Coaching practice for women by messaging me on IGI plan to release at least two videos per week to my YouTube channel; so please like, share and Subscribe.  Hit the bell to be notified of my future interviews and videos.I am not an expert, apologist, authority, spokesperson, or leader on/in the Orthodox Church.Orthodox Christians are welcome to correct any of my errors or misunderstandings.ALL GLORY TO GOD FOR THIS CHANNEL AND MY OTHER CONTENT!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ALIGNEDVISIONARY?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Welcome to EPISODE 22 of my channel and podcast: The Devotional Hearts Show! We ran out of time, so this episode will be continued soon!This video originally aired on my YouTube channel in November of 2021.  I continue to discuss exiting the New Age and devoting ourselves to the One True God, with my dear friend Mia Nenonen.In this video we start to break down the similarities in #NewAgetoJesus testimony stories.What is this phenomena all about!?*(Please note at around the 12 minute mark) I should clarify that small Christian sects including Gnostic cults existed simultaneously with "The Church"; I didn't mean to exclude them, only to emphasize that the Orthodox Church has existed for 2,000 years...yet I didn't know anything about it for most of my life.  Rather, I only knew about heterodox denominations that followed, post-schism.Alison's IGFollow My Telegram to Get Updates on My Uploads and Other Recommended Content.I do not receive revenue from YouTube ads. To those who would like to help  me keep this channel going,  you can support my project by donating via this paypal link.Mia's IGBooks Mentioned:"The Second Coming of the New Age" by Steven Bancarz and Josh Peck"Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Thin Air" by Francis J Beckwith and Gregory KouklMy Recommended PlaylistWe said this in the video, but never hurts to say it again: we do not judge or criticize people who are still in the New Age.  We have found compassion for ourselves and everyone who are attracted to the False Light path.  The Holy Spirit convicts each person in a different way and on a unique timeline.My channel glorifies our Creator by sharing inspirational interviews with devoted Christians.  My guests will tell their stories of transformation in a life with Christ and offer guidance to those who are seeking Him.  Many of my guests are content creators who are spreading the beauty of Christianity online.  I would appreciate if you would please support those who you particularly enjoy.Are you a woman who is interested in the Orthodox Church and have no idea where to start?  Follow my IG: @A.Devotional.Heart where I review books and share content from other Orthodox Christians.  The focus is femininity, softening our hearts while turning away from the traps of this world, and a life in service to God.You can also request information from me about my Faith-Based Coaching practice for women by messaging me on IG.I plan to release at least two videos to my channel per week; so please like, share and Subscribe.  Hit the bell to be notified of my future interviews and videos.I am not an expert, apologist, authority, spokesperson, or leader on/in the Orthodox Church.Orthodox Christians are welcome to correct any of my errors or misunderstandings.ALL GLORY TO GOD FOR THIS CHANNEL AND MY OTHER CONTENT!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ALIGNEDVISIONARY?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

This talk was delivered on October 13, 2021 at the University of Texas El Paso. For information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy, Affiliate Professor of Political Science, and Resident Scholar in Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR). With his appointment in Baylor's Department of Philosophy, he also teaches courses in medical humanities, political science, and religion. From July 2003 through January 2007, he served as the Associate Director of Baylor's J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies. He is also member of the Board of Scholars of the James Wilson Institute in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Fordham University (Ph.D. and M.A. in philosophy), he also holds the Master of Juridical Studies (M.J.S.) degree from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, where he won a CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Reproductive Control Seminar. His books include Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press, 2019); Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015 ), winner of the American Academy of Religion's 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in the category of Constructive-Reflective Studies; (w/ R. P. George, S. McWilliams) A Second Look at First Things: A Case for Conservative Politics (St. Augustine Press, 2013); Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft (InterVarsity Press, 2010); Return to Rome: Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic (Brazos Press, 2009); Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007); (w/ W. L. Craig, J. P. Moreland) To Every One An Answer: A Case for the Christian Worldview (InterVarsity Press, 2004); Law, Darwinism, & Public Education: The Establishment Clause and the Challenge of Intelligent Design (Rowman & Littlefield, 2003); (w/ C. Mosser & P. Owen) The New Mormon Challenge: Responding to the Latest Defenses of a Fast-Growing Movement (HarperCollins/Zondervan, 2002), finalist for the 2003 Gold Medallion Award in theology and doctrine; Do the Right Thing: Readings in Applied Ethics and Social Philosophy, 2/e (Wadsworth, 2002); (w/ G. P. Koukl) Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air (Baker, 1998); (w/ L. P. Pojman) The Abortion Controversy 25 Years After Roe v. Wade: A Reader, 2/e (Wadsworth, 1998); (w/ T. Jones) Affirmative Action: Social Justice or Reverse Discrimination? (Prometheus, 1997); and Politically Correct Death: Answering the Arguments for Abortion Rights (Baker, 1993), winner of the 1994 Cornerstone Magazine ethics book of the year award.

This lecture was delivered at Mississippi State University on September 16, 2021. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy, Affiliate Professor of Political Science, and Resident Scholar in Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR). With his appointment in Baylor's Department of Philosophy, he also teaches courses in medical humanities, political science, and religion. From July 2003 through January 2007, he served as the Associate Director of Baylor's J. M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies. He is also member of the Board of Scholars of the James Wilson Institute in Washington, D.C.

Theologian, philosopher, teacher. There are few religious figures more Catholic than Saint Thomas Aquinas, a man credited with helping to shape Catholicism of the second millennium. In Never Doubt Thomas, Francis J. Beckwith employs his own spiritual journey from Catholicism to Evangelicalism and then back to Catholicism to reveal the signal importance of Aquinas not only for Catholics but also for Protestants. The Fr. James V. Schall Lecture Series is a monthly feature of the Catholic Information's Center's program with speakers addressing recurring themes in Fr. Schall's writings, such as liberal learning, the relationship between faith and reason, and great writers in the Catholic tradition.

This lecture was given at Texas State University on March 11, 2021. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org About the speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft (IVP, 2010), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

This lecture was given on October 29, 2020 to Texas A&M University. For more information on upcoming events, visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org About the Speaker: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft (IVP, 2010), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in the United States and the most powerful advocate for abortion is Planned Parenthood. Abby Johnson went from being a clinic director for Planned Parenthood to an outspoken leader of the Pro-Life movement after her life was changed while witnessing the horror of abortion take place on an ultrasound as she watched the unborn child fight—and lose—the battle for life. Her life's mission is now to fight—and win—the battle for life. Topics discussed include: Abby Johnson discusses her organization And Then There Were None—a nonprofit organization that exists to help abortion clinic workers leave the abortion industry (3:45); how powerful is Planned Parenthood? (4:50); how did Abby Johnson begin her career with Planned Parenthood? (6:30); what caused Abby Johnson to leave Planned Parenthood even after winning the employee of the year award? (8:15); how watching an abortion procedure on an ultrasound exposed the evil of abortion to Abby Johnson (11:05); Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenthood and the connection between abortion and racism (14:15); Hank Hanegraaff discusses being brought to tears while watching Abby Johnson's movie Unplanned—especially the scene depicting The Pieces of Children Room in a Planned Parenthood clinic (18:40); And Then There Where None and the work they are doing to guide workers out of the abortion industry (22:30); Abby Johnson discusses her own two abortions, the thousands of abortions that she assisted in and the redeeming grace and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ (23:15); is Roe v. Wade reversible? (24:50); why ultrasounds are so important to exposing the truth about abortion (27:20); the fallacy of a woman's right to choose (28:20). For further engagement, see the articles, “Five Questions for Pro-Life Advocates”, https://www.equip.org/article/the-2012-elections-five-questions-for-pro-life-advocates/“Practical Apologetics: Annihilating Abortion Arguments” https://www.equip.org/article/practical-apologetics-annihilating-abortion-arguments/and “Dead Silence: Must the Bible Say Abortion Is Wrong before We Can Know It's Wrong?“ https://www.equip.org/article/dead-silence-must-the-bible-say-abortion-is-wrong-before-we-can-know-its-wrong/Many more articles, https://www.equip.org/?s=Abortiondiscussions from the Bible Answer Man https://www.equip.org/?s=Abortionand equipping tools. https://www.equip.org/equipping-national-sanctity-human-life-day/For more information as it pertains to the US election, please see: Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft by Francis J. Beckwith. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-cri2010wa/Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

Should Christians be involved in politics? Christians in America have the historically unique power to enact laws that advance the common good and must take this special obligation seriously by using good judgement while voting and supporting legislation and political candidates. We might not always agree on the policies and candidates that are the best option to advance the common good, but there is no doubt that Christians have a biblical mandate to advance it. Frank Beckwith joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss the way systems of government work and how public policies become the social and legal fabric of our country—shaping the quality of our national character. If “statecraft is soulcraft,” then Christians cannot remain silent at the ballot box. The soul of our nation is at stake. For more information please see Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft by Francis J. Beckwith. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-cri2010wa/Topics discussed include: Statecraft as Soulcraft—is politics essentially about making people good citizens? (5:00); The etymology of politics—what does politics really mean? (7:25); are lobbyists bad? (9:30); what is a liberal democracy? (11:10); the power of administrative agencies and the significance of separation of powers (16:30); Amy Coney Barrett, Originalism and Constitutional interpretation (20:00); what makes the Constitution special? (25:20); what is worse—tyranny or injustice? (31:40); why isn't church viewed as an essential service? (36:25); can we be good without God? (38:30); should we be worried about losing our freedom of speech? (42:55); the commodification of church and the view of religion as a sort of hobby (45:00); the tyranny of the majority, why we don't have a pure democracy and whether we should we get rid of the electoral college? (52:00); natural rights and natural law (1:00:40); economics, social justice and Christianity (1:06:30); unintended economic outcomes of political policies (1:10:25); Marxism and the identity politics of Cultural Marxism (1:12:45); holding Divine providence and free will in tension (1:18:20); the irony of Dianne Feinstein telling Amy Coney Barrett that “the dogma lives loudly within you” (1:21:20); is there a problem with corruption in the news media? (1:23:35). Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/21/20), Hank talks more about the book Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft by Francis J. Beckwith.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-cri2010wa/ This book will go a long way to helping Christians understand what is essential to know about government and its laws, as well as natural moral laws and natural rights. Looking at the title, one may wonder “how is statecraft soulcraft?” By statecraft, the Greek philosopher Aristotle meant that the state by policy and moral ideology shapes the quality of a citizen's character. This is central to a Christian understanding of politics. Liberal democracy assumes natural rights, and because natural rights require natural moral law, liberal democracy assumes a natural moral law—rights that the state is obligated to honor. The American Founders believed that this objective natural moral law, the foundation of natural rights, is best accounted for by the existence of God and can be known apart from Scripture.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/207/29 On todays Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks more about the book Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft by Francis J. Beckwith. This book will go a long way to helping Christians understand what is essential to know about government and its laws, as well as natural moral laws and natural rights. Looking at the title, one may wonder how is statecraft soulcraft? By statecraft, the Greek philosopher Aristotle meant that the state by policy and moral ideology shapes the quality of a citizens character. This is central to a Christian understanding of politics. Liberal democracy assumes natural rights, and because natural rights require natural moral law, liberal democracy assumes a natural moral lawrights that the state is obligated to honor. The American Founders believed that this objective natural moral law, the foundation of natural rights, is best accounted for by the existence of God and can be known apart from Scripture.

Should you care how Protestant theologians and philosophers view a man generally regarded as of interest primarily to Catholics and as a pillar of Catholic thinking? Absolutely. Why? Because much of what has made our modern world in terms of law, philosophy and ethics comes from Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). How would we benefit from reading a book about Aquinas by a noted scholar who has been a Protestant but who is now a Catholic? That is what we are going to find out in this interview with Francis J. Beckwith about his 2019 book, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press). The book is not dry-as-dust theology. It is approachable and often quite funny, even as it tackles some quite arcane subject matter (e.g., faith, works and justification). Beckwith engagingly critiques some of the arguments of recent years against natural law theory—which is more relevant than many of us have realized and which forms some of the background of the soul-searching and debate on the right over recent Supreme Court decisions by supposedly conservative justices. Beckwith examines the contention of many Protestant thinkers that the whole idea of natural law that flowed from Aquinas is a distraction from the truly important goal of engagement with the scriptures and reliance on divine revelation. The book is intended for educated general readers who want to understand why so many Protestant thinkers have been so eager to claim Aquinas as a Proto-Protestant (even though he lived centuries before Luther) and what, according to Beckwith, they get so wrong about him even as they admire him. Among other topics Beckwith addresses in this little volume are the centuries-old debate over whether Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God and the evergreen topic of purgatory. And for those who want to wade into the waters of the decades-long battle between Darwinists and atheists on the one side and those who adhere to the theory of Intelligent Design on the other, there is even a chapter on that. Who would have thought that a medieval religious scholar would still be annoying some scholars and engendering devotion in others all these centuries later? Francis J. Beckwith tells us why. Give a listen. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Baylor University. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you care how Protestant theologians and philosophers view a man generally regarded as of interest primarily to Catholics and as a pillar of Catholic thinking? Absolutely. Why? Because much of what has made our modern world in terms of law, philosophy and ethics comes from Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). How would we benefit from reading a book about Aquinas by a noted scholar who has been a Protestant but who is now a Catholic? That is what we are going to find out in this interview with Francis J. Beckwith about his 2019 book, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press). The book is not dry-as-dust theology. It is approachable and often quite funny, even as it tackles some quite arcane subject matter (e.g., faith, works and justification). Beckwith engagingly critiques some of the arguments of recent years against natural law theory—which is more relevant than many of us have realized and which forms some of the background of the soul-searching and debate on the right over recent Supreme Court decisions by supposedly conservative justices. Beckwith examines the contention of many Protestant thinkers that the whole idea of natural law that flowed from Aquinas is a distraction from the truly important goal of engagement with the scriptures and reliance on divine revelation. The book is intended for educated general readers who want to understand why so many Protestant thinkers have been so eager to claim Aquinas as a Proto-Protestant (even though he lived centuries before Luther) and what, according to Beckwith, they get so wrong about him even as they admire him. Among other topics Beckwith addresses in this little volume are the centuries-old debate over whether Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God and the evergreen topic of purgatory. And for those who want to wade into the waters of the decades-long battle between Darwinists and atheists on the one side and those who adhere to the theory of Intelligent Design on the other, there is even a chapter on that. Who would have thought that a medieval religious scholar would still be annoying some scholars and engendering devotion in others all these centuries later? Francis J. Beckwith tells us why. Give a listen. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Baylor University. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you care how Protestant theologians and philosophers view a man generally regarded as of interest primarily to Catholics and as a pillar of Catholic thinking? Absolutely. Why? Because much of what has made our modern world in terms of law, philosophy and ethics comes from Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). How would we benefit from reading a book about Aquinas by a noted scholar who has been a Protestant but who is now a Catholic? That is what we are going to find out in this interview with Francis J. Beckwith about his 2019 book, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press). The book is not dry-as-dust theology. It is approachable and often quite funny, even as it tackles some quite arcane subject matter (e.g., faith, works and justification). Beckwith engagingly critiques some of the arguments of recent years against natural law theory—which is more relevant than many of us have realized and which forms some of the background of the soul-searching and debate on the right over recent Supreme Court decisions by supposedly conservative justices. Beckwith examines the contention of many Protestant thinkers that the whole idea of natural law that flowed from Aquinas is a distraction from the truly important goal of engagement with the scriptures and reliance on divine revelation. The book is intended for educated general readers who want to understand why so many Protestant thinkers have been so eager to claim Aquinas as a Proto-Protestant (even though he lived centuries before Luther) and what, according to Beckwith, they get so wrong about him even as they admire him. Among other topics Beckwith addresses in this little volume are the centuries-old debate over whether Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God and the evergreen topic of purgatory. And for those who want to wade into the waters of the decades-long battle between Darwinists and atheists on the one side and those who adhere to the theory of Intelligent Design on the other, there is even a chapter on that. Who would have thought that a medieval religious scholar would still be annoying some scholars and engendering devotion in others all these centuries later? Francis J. Beckwith tells us why. Give a listen. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Baylor University. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you care how Protestant theologians and philosophers view a man generally regarded as of interest primarily to Catholics and as a pillar of Catholic thinking? Absolutely. Why? Because much of what has made our modern world in terms of law, philosophy and ethics comes from Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). How would we benefit from reading a book about Aquinas by a noted scholar who has been a Protestant but who is now a Catholic? That is what we are going to find out in this interview with Francis J. Beckwith about his 2019 book, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press). The book is not dry-as-dust theology. It is approachable and often quite funny, even as it tackles some quite arcane subject matter (e.g., faith, works and justification). Beckwith engagingly critiques some of the arguments of recent years against natural law theory—which is more relevant than many of us have realized and which forms some of the background of the soul-searching and debate on the right over recent Supreme Court decisions by supposedly conservative justices. Beckwith examines the contention of many Protestant thinkers that the whole idea of natural law that flowed from Aquinas is a distraction from the truly important goal of engagement with the scriptures and reliance on divine revelation. The book is intended for educated general readers who want to understand why so many Protestant thinkers have been so eager to claim Aquinas as a Proto-Protestant (even though he lived centuries before Luther) and what, according to Beckwith, they get so wrong about him even as they admire him. Among other topics Beckwith addresses in this little volume are the centuries-old debate over whether Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God and the evergreen topic of purgatory. And for those who want to wade into the waters of the decades-long battle between Darwinists and atheists on the one side and those who adhere to the theory of Intelligent Design on the other, there is even a chapter on that. Who would have thought that a medieval religious scholar would still be annoying some scholars and engendering devotion in others all these centuries later? Francis J. Beckwith tells us why. Give a listen. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Baylor University. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you care how Protestant theologians and philosophers view a man generally regarded as of interest primarily to Catholics and as a pillar of Catholic thinking? Absolutely. Why? Because much of what has made our modern world in terms of law, philosophy and ethics comes from Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). How would we benefit from reading a book about Aquinas by a noted scholar who has been a Protestant but who is now a Catholic? That is what we are going to find out in this interview with Francis J. Beckwith about his 2019 book, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press). The book is not dry-as-dust theology. It is approachable and often quite funny, even as it tackles some quite arcane subject matter (e.g., faith, works and justification). Beckwith engagingly critiques some of the arguments of recent years against natural law theory—which is more relevant than many of us have realized and which forms some of the background of the soul-searching and debate on the right over recent Supreme Court decisions by supposedly conservative justices. Beckwith examines the contention of many Protestant thinkers that the whole idea of natural law that flowed from Aquinas is a distraction from the truly important goal of engagement with the scriptures and reliance on divine revelation. The book is intended for educated general readers who want to understand why so many Protestant thinkers have been so eager to claim Aquinas as a Proto-Protestant (even though he lived centuries before Luther) and what, according to Beckwith, they get so wrong about him even as they admire him. Among other topics Beckwith addresses in this little volume are the centuries-old debate over whether Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God and the evergreen topic of purgatory. And for those who want to wade into the waters of the decades-long battle between Darwinists and atheists on the one side and those who adhere to the theory of Intelligent Design on the other, there is even a chapter on that. Who would have thought that a medieval religious scholar would still be annoying some scholars and engendering devotion in others all these centuries later? Francis J. Beckwith tells us why. Give a listen. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Baylor University. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you care how Protestant theologians and philosophers view a man generally regarded as of interest primarily to Catholics and as a pillar of Catholic thinking? Absolutely. Why? Because much of what has made our modern world in terms of law, philosophy and ethics comes from Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). How would we benefit from reading a book about Aquinas by a noted scholar who has been a Protestant but who is now a Catholic? That is what we are going to find out in this interview with Francis J. Beckwith about his 2019 book, Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press). The book is not dry-as-dust theology. It is approachable and often quite funny, even as it tackles some quite arcane subject matter (e.g., faith, works and justification). Beckwith engagingly critiques some of the arguments of recent years against natural law theory—which is more relevant than many of us have realized and which forms some of the background of the soul-searching and debate on the right over recent Supreme Court decisions by supposedly conservative justices. Beckwith examines the contention of many Protestant thinkers that the whole idea of natural law that flowed from Aquinas is a distraction from the truly important goal of engagement with the scriptures and reliance on divine revelation. The book is intended for educated general readers who want to understand why so many Protestant thinkers have been so eager to claim Aquinas as a Proto-Protestant (even though he lived centuries before Luther) and what, according to Beckwith, they get so wrong about him even as they admire him. Among other topics Beckwith addresses in this little volume are the centuries-old debate over whether Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God and the evergreen topic of purgatory. And for those who want to wade into the waters of the decades-long battle between Darwinists and atheists on the one side and those who adhere to the theory of Intelligent Design on the other, there is even a chapter on that. Who would have thought that a medieval religious scholar would still be annoying some scholars and engendering devotion in others all these centuries later? Francis J. Beckwith tells us why. Give a listen. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Baylor University. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This lecture was presented by the campus chapter of the Thomistic Institute at the University of Arizona on February 27, 2020. Prof. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are "Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice" (Cambridge University Press, 2007), "Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft" (IVP, 2010), and "Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith" (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

This lecture was given at the University of Oklahoma on February 6, 2020. For more events and info visit https://thomisticinstitute.org/events-1. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft (IVP, 2010), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

Nathan Gilmour interviews Francis J Beckwith about his recent book "Never Doubt Thomas."

This is a conversation with Waco, Texas based Christian writers, podcasters and scholars Jake Rabbe, Tylor Standley and Gerhard Stubben of The Augustinian. We discuss the origins of their publication, the role of Christianity in politics, the connection between leftist politics and Christian faith and much more. Show Notes Jake Raabe (https://twitter.com/J_E_Raabe) Tylor Standley (https://twitter.com/tylorstandley Gerhard Stubben (https://twitter.com/gerhardstuebben) The Augustinian (https://theaugustinian.com/) Podcastica Patristica (https://www.patristicapress.com/podcasticapatristica) Reformation Podcast (https://www.patristicapress.com/reformation/) The Cultural Revolution Read-Along (https://open.spotify.com/show/558FqDkxo8NECMHke6wzeX) Sojourners (https://sojo.net/) Red Letter Christians (https://www.redletterchristians.org/) Relevant (https://relevantmagazine.com/) Augustine of Hippo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_of_Hippo) Christian Socialism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_socialism) 1984 by George Orwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homage_to_Catalonia) Sam Harris defense of torture (https://samharris.org/in-defense-of-torture/) Tulsi Gabbard Indian television appearance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV5JG_3_3L0) Christian anarchism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_anarchism) Libertarian socialism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_socialism) Money and Power by Jacques Ellul (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/274832.Money_and_Power) The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander (http://newjimcrow.com/) Noam Chomsky (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noam_Chomsky) Stanley Hauerwas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Hauerwas) Walter Brueggemann (https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/about/) Karl Barth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Barth) Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_Wilhelm_Friedrich_Hegel) The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne (https://thesimpleway.myshopify.com/products/copy-of-the-irresistible-revolution) The Anti-Christ by Friedrich Nietzsche (https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Christ-Friedrich-Nietzsche/dp/1936594269) The Twilight of Idols by Friedrich Nietzsche (https://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Idols-Anti-Christ-Philosophize-Classics/dp/0140445145/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25BS6SYBGNSDM&keywords=the+twilight+of+the+idols&qid=1559596800&s=books&sprefix=the+twilight%2Cstripbooks%2C575&sr=1-1) Understanding Power by Noam Chomsky (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/194805.Understanding_Power) Chomsky Philosophy (https://www.youtube.com/user/chomskysphilosophy/featured) Luke Bretherton (https://www.amazon.com/luke-bretherton/s?k=luke+bretherton) John Calvin's reform of Geneva (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calvin#Reform_in_Geneva_(1541%E2%80%931549)) Exclusion and Embrace by Miroslav Volf (https://www.amazon.com/Exclusion-Embrace-Theological-Exploration-Reconciliation/dp/0687002826/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2M3O4NCYOO6W3&keywords=miroslav+volf&qid=1559600531&s=books&sprefix=miroslav+%2Caps%2C359&sr=1-2) The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26435.The_Problem_of_Pain) Christian apologetics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_apologetics) Relativism by Greg Koukl and Francis J. Beckwith (https://www.amazon.com/Relativism-Feet-Firmly-Planted-Mid-Air/dp/0801058066) The Next Evangelicalism by Soong-Chan Rah (https://www.amazon.com/Next-Evangelicalism-Freeing-Cultural-Captivity/dp/0830833609) Ben Shapiro BBC interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VixqvOcK8E) PragerU Buzzfeed article (https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/josephbernstein/prager-university) A Theology for the Social Gospel by Walter Rauschenbusch (https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Social-Gospel-Walter-Rauschenbusch/dp/1891396528)

Francis J. Beckwith is a philosopher who publishes and teaches in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics. He is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Baylor University. He is a longtime friend of the de Nicola Center, and joined us in Houston as we presented a mini version of our Vita Institute pro-life workshop for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. In our conversation we talked about some of the philosophical arguments surrounding the abortion debate. Special Guest: Francis J. Beckwith.

This talk was offered on November 30th, 2018 at Brown University. For more information about upcoming TI events, visit: https://thomisticinstitute.org/events-1/ Speaker Bio: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. Among his over one dozen books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007), Politics For Christians: Statecraft As Soulcraft (IVP, 2010), and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion's prestigious 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in Constructive-Reflective Studies. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis (MJS) as well as Fordham University (PhD, MA, philosophy).

Scott Klusendorf, president of Life Training Institute, recently gave a talk at CSU San Marcos about what makes us human and what makes us valuable as human beings. We present this talk, in its entirety, including audience Q&A.  Books mentioned in Scott's lecture: Peter Kreeft -- The Unaborted Socrates Scott Klusendorf -- The Case for Life Francis J. Beckwith and Greg Koukl -- Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air Francis J. Beckwith -- Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice Christopher Kaczor -- The Ethics of Abortion, 2nd ed. Patrick Lee -- Abortion and Unborn Human Life Hadley Arkes -- First Things Hadley Arkes -- Natural Rights and the Right to Choose

Clinton and Aaron begin a two-part series. They begin by discussing bodily rights arguments and the different things someone can mean when they say "my body, my choice." They also discuss some of the arguments against the idea that a woman's bodily rights justifies abortion. For further reading: "Autumn in the Sovereign Zone: Why 'It's My Body, I Can Do What I Want' Won't Do" by Timothy Brahm https://blog.equalrightsinstitute.com/autumn-in-the-sovereign-zone-why-its-my-body-i-can-do-what-i-want-wont-do/ "Do No Harm (Except for That Killing Thing)" by Rich Poupard http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2007/01/do-no-harm-except-for-that-killing.html "De Facto Guardian and Abortion: A Response to the Strongest Violinist" by Stephen Wagner http://doc.jfaweb.org/Training/DeFactoGuardian-v03.pdf Books mentioned on this podcast: Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice by Francis J. Beckwith

Clinton and Aaron begin a two-part series. They begin by discussing bodily rights arguments and the different things someone can mean when they say "my body, my choice." They also discuss some of the arguments against the idea that a woman's bodily rights justifies abortion. For further reading: "Autumn in the Sovereign Zone: Why 'It's My Body, I Can Do What I Want' Won't Do" by Timothy Brahm https://blog.equalrightsinstitute.com/autumn-in-the-sovereign-zone-why-its-my-body-i-can-do-what-i-want-wont-do/ "Do No Harm (Except for That Killing Thing)" by Rich Poupard http://lti-blog.blogspot.com/2007/01/do-no-harm-except-for-that-killing.html "De Facto Guardian and Abortion: A Response to the Strongest Violinist" by Stephen Wagner http://doc.jfaweb.org/Training/DeFactoGuardian-v03.pdf Books mentioned on this podcast: Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice by Francis J. Beckwith

Clinton, Nathan, and Aaron are joined by Megan Almon and Jannique Stewart, also with Life Training Institute, to discuss the hard cases of rape and incest and how to talk about these issues with compassion and truth. Jannique's CARE acronym stands for: Common ground/Compassion Acknowledge the suffering Respond with logic Establish the primary issue Books mentioned in this podcast: The Moral Question of Abortion by Stephen Schwartz Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice by Francis J. Beckwith

Clinton, Nathan, and Aaron are joined by Megan Almon and Jannique Stewart, also with Life Training Institute, to discuss the hard cases of rape and incest and how to talk about these issues with compassion and truth. Jannique's CARE acronym stands for: Common ground/Compassion Acknowledge the suffering Respond with logic Establish the primary issue Books mentioned in this podcast: The Moral Question of Abortion by Stephen Schwartz Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice by Francis J. Beckwith

Clinton, Aaron, and Nathan discuss one of the hard cases regarding abortion: is abortion justified when the fetus is severely deformed or disabled, or won't survive long after birth? Books mentioned in this episode: Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice by Francis J. Beckwith Love Unleashes Life by Stephanie Gray The Unaborted Socrates by Peter Kreeft Articles mentioned in this episode: "The Infant With Anencephaly," New England Journal of Medicine, N Engl J Med 1990; 322:669-674

Clinton, Aaron, and Nathan discuss one of the hard cases regarding abortion: is abortion justified when the fetus is severely deformed or disabled, or won't survive long after birth? Books mentioned in this episode: Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice by Francis J. Beckwith Love Unleashes Life by Stephanie Gray The Unaborted Socrates by Peter Kreeft Articles mentioned in this episode: "The Infant With Anencephaly," New England Journal of Medicine, N Engl J Med 1990; 322:669-674

Welcome to our very first episode! In this episode, your hosts Clinton, Aaron, and Nathan discuss why we should even talk about this very controversial topic. Nathan also talks about an ongoing legal battle with his university. The three talk about the Justice for All outreach and why we should reach out to college students on campus. Here's the link to the Christian Post article: http://www.christianpost.com/news/70-of-women-who-get-abortions-identify-as-christians-survey-finds-150937/page2.html  Here's the link to the Guttmacher Institute fact sheet: https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/induced-abortion-united-states Here's the link to the ADF press release: http://www.adflegal.org/detailspages/blog-details/allianceedge/2017/05/18/this-is-what-happens-when-universities-favor-certain-student-groups-over-others Francis J. Beckwith, Politics for Christians

Welcome to our very first episode! In this episode, your hosts Clinton, Aaron, and Nathan discuss why we should even talk about this very controversial topic. Nathan also talks about an ongoing legal battle with his university. The three talk about the Justice for All outreach and why we should reach out to college students on campus. Here's the link to the Christian Post article: http://www.christianpost.com/news/70-of-women-who-get-abortions-identify-as-christians-survey-finds-150937/page2.html  Here's the link to the Guttmacher Institute fact sheet: https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/induced-abortion-united-states Here's the link to the ADF press release: http://www.adflegal.org/detailspages/blog-details/allianceedge/2017/05/18/this-is-what-happens-when-universities-favor-certain-student-groups-over-others Books mentioned: Francis J. Beckwith, Politics for Christians

Francis J. Beckwith, professor of philosophy & church-state studies at Baylor University, discusses how we form complex beliefs and if the difference between the process of developing so-called religious beliefs and secular beliefs might be smaller than we think. Beckwith is the author of "Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith" (Cambridge University Press, 2015). The book won the American Academy of Religion's 2016 Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in the category of constructive-reflective studies.

Greg Koukl helps Christian defend the Bible in conversation with their unbelieving friends and neighbors. Greg Koukl is an esteemed apologist, Summit faculty, and the founder and president of Stand to Reason. He's the author of Tactics and co-author of Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air with Francis J. Beckwith. He’s hosted his own radio talk show for over 25 years advocating clear-thinking Christianity and defending the Christian worldview. Learn more at STR.org.

Greg Koukl explains how Christian should think about the Bible, responding to confusion caused by Andy Stanley's recent remarks. Update: Andy Stanley has written a full explanation of his sermon at Outreach Magazine. Additionally, you can find the original sermon available online here. Greg Koukl is an esteemed apologist, Summit faculty, and the founder and president of Stand to Reason. He's the author of Tactics and co-author of Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air with Francis J. Beckwith. He’s hosted his own radio talk show for over 25 years advocating clear-thinking Christianity and defending the Christian worldview.

Dr. Francis J. Beckwith, a renowned pro-life philosopher, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss good arguments and bad arguments for the pro-life worldview.