Podcasts about Theodicy

Text a Message to the ShowThis is the second part of our story of Detective Dana Gouge, who handcuffed the BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader.  If you haven't heard part one which told the story of a narcissistic serial killer who couldn't stop talking… then what are you doing?! Go back and listen to Ep 110 right now!  We left off with Detective Gouge putting the handcuffs on Dennis Rader before the task force took him to be interviewed.  Dana is going to tell us a bit about those interviews but what I find interesting, and what I think is missing from your typical true crime podcast, is what effect it had on the detectives to encounter a truly evil man, to be the team working such a large case, and then to wrap it up.  So I'm going to explore these topics with Dana and talk about how that affects him twenty years later.But first let me tell you what I did not reveal in part 1: the reason I know Dana Gouge.  Dana isn't just a retired homicide detective, today he's also a chaplain.  In fact at the time of this recording he's in the process of becoming a police chaplain at the same agency where I serve.  I'm really excited about the prospect of serving alongside him and his background in both policing and now counseling, pastoral care, ministry, and theology make him an excellent person to discuss the topic what to do when you encounter true evil. Dana's invitation: May 18, 2025 at One Hope Church, 9400 Nall, Overland Park, KSMusic is by Brian Bolger and by Chris HaugenHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 110.5Tags:Serial Killer, BTK Killer, Chaplaincy, Detectives, DNA, Evil, Faith, Family, FBI, History, Hospice, Infighting, Interviews, Investigations, Murder, Police, Task Forces, Theodicy, Wichita, KansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Believer, you may be asking: Where is God in my pain? Rodgers Atwebembeire is no stranger to seasons of trial, and he has learned to draw wisdom and strength from God's Word in the darkest of times. Come with him on this journey through Psalm 77 and find renewed hope.

In this third installment on the Problem of Evil, Dr. Jacobs lays the groundwork for understanding Eastern patristic theodicy. Why can God do no evil, despite having free will? And why don't these conditions apply to humans? Tune in because this will lay the foundation for the finale episode on the problem of evil. All the links: X: https://x.com/NathanJacobsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hSskUtCwDT40uFbqTk3QSApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-jacobs-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenathanjacobspodcastSubstack: https://nathanajacobs.substack.com/Website: https://www.nathanajacobs.com/Academia: https://vanderbilt.academia.edu/NathanAJacobs 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:18 The narrative of the problem of evil 00:18:29 A refresher: goodness, evil, and the great chain of being00:33:03 If God has free will and can't commit evil, why can't humans do the same? 01:02:55 The permissive will of God 

Welcome to Day 2594 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2589 – Wisdom Nuggets – Old Testament Orientation – Staying Loyal to God: Poetry, Theodicy, Salvation, and Afterlife – Psalm 119:9-16 Putnam Church Message – 03/23/2025 Sermon Series: Old Testament Orientation Message 11: Staying Loyal to God: Poetry, Theodicy, Salvation, Afterlife   Last week, we continued our Old Testament Orientation series and explored the Books of Wisdom: Knowing God and Being Loyal to Him. These books are my favorite genre in the Old Testament. We explored from an ancient Israelite worldview. This week, we will investigate the concept of Staying Loyal to God as we consider Poetry, Theodicy (understanding the ways of God), Salvation, and Afterlife. These concepts allow us to view the Old Testament from an Ancient Israelite worldview. Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, we humbly gather in Your presence today to open our hearts and minds to the richness of Your Word. God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, You have spoken to us through stories, poems, wisdom, and prophecy, all revealing Your character and guiding us into deeper loyalty toward You. Help us today, O Lord, to understand the poetry that reflects our deepest feelings, to wrestle honestly with God's ways with questions of suffering and justice, to grasp the nature of Salvation as You have revealed it through Your faithful servants, and to trust in Your promises regarding life beyond death. Enlighten us by Your Spirit. We humbly come before You to dive deeply into Your timeless truths. Speak to us clearly, gracious God, and mold our lives according to Your Word. In Your Holy Name, we pray, Amen. Introduction Today, we gather to explore poetry, theodicy (the ways of God), what is Salvation, and the afterlife from the eyes and hearts of our ancient Israelite brothers and sisters. More than 50% of the Old Testament is written in Hebrew poetry, and yet it does not reveal itself in that manner using our English translations. Imagine yourselves living in a time when poetry was the primary language of your heart's deepest cries,/ when wrestling with God's justice was your constant reality,/ when Salvation hinged on loyalty rather than ritual,/ and when the afterlife was a shadowy unknown./ Let us journey through these truths, with Psalm 119:9-16 as our anchor. Psalm 119:9-16 (NLT) “How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have tried hard to find you—don't let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.” Main Points with Object Lessons, Stories, and Illustrations Poetry: Speaking Honestly to God Ancient Israelites used poetry as a heartfelt dialogue with Yahweh, full of honesty and passion. Like David in Psalm 69, their words weren't always polite but always genuine. ...

Continuing on in the series, “Made for More”, Pastor Jeni preaches on the passage of Luke 13:1-9. Within this passage of Scripture Pastor Jeni teaches that character is important and that within good character is a heart that is repentant. Join us for this exciting third week in this series.Things to consider as you listen:Theodicy - the attempt to explain how evil's presence is compatible with a wholly good and all-powerful God.ALL people on ALL sides of this story have the same problem and the same need: Jesus.Repentance is essential.God's patience with you is nearly infinite.

Jonty and Rev Ness wrestle with theodicy - why does God allow suffering? Does God have it out for innocent people? Is God unable to stop bad things from happening?"A Pastoral Theology of Suffering:" https://journal.rts.edu/article/a-pastoral-theology-of-suffering/LIVE SHOWS: https://www.unitingheartandsoul.org/filthy-hopeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373445507761084Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/FilthyHopeEmail us: filthyhopepod@gmail.comFollow us on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filthyhopestudios/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filthyhopepodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filthyhopestudios?_t=8lLmIm1duvC&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bible as a Theodicy, in Chronological Order.

So often we reduce Job down to a book about suffering, but we miss the deeper theodicy. Theodicy is dealing with the issue of a just God and suffering in this world. Job is a book about God showing he will triumph over Satan, and addressing the issue of theodicy. The seed of the woman will be crushed. Job, the main actor in this historic story, is put forth as a champion. Job is in line with the counselors that the righteous receive blessing while the wicked receive punishment. Job has to wrestle with this self-righteous view. Job comes to know God and eventually puts his hand over his mouth after knowing that the ways of God are more complex than the box man builds around God. This theme is echoed in Christ's response to the question of the Siloam tower. Here humans died, the setting seems to be that the Galileans probably deserved it, but Christ calls all people to repentance, emphasizing that righteousness is not determined by outward circumstances but by one's hearing Christ's words. Suffering is complex, and the study of suffering in light of a just God is even more complex. Christ further illustrates this point through the parable of the barren tree. The tree, despite receiving care and nourishment, fails to bear fruit, symbolizing those who hear the gospel but remain unrepentant. They are not hearers of God's word, but merely performers. Just as the vineyard owner delays judgment to give the tree one more chance, God's patience allows time for people to repent, reorient their mindset, and humbly submit to Christ. Christ echoes the words of John the Baptizer that the axe is at the root, so the time to repent, hear Christ's call, and consciously be oriented towards Christ's kingdom is right now. Job's story fits this broader biblical narrative by challenging simplistic views of divine justice. Job's friends assume that there is a direct cause-and-effect relationship between righteousness and suffering, but Christ is making the case that God's ways are more intricate and complicated than the boxes we place around God. Christ's point is that suffering should not lead to self-righteous vindication, but to humble self-examination that leads one to conform to Christ's kingdom, and discern Christ's ways. Our role is to remain faithful by discerning what is pleasing unto the Lord, conform to the Spirit's proddings, and humbly submit to God's will as sojourners in this world.

This conversation is based on a sermon titled, "Resisting the Dragon," from Revelation 12.

Resources to Click ·   “Where Would We Be Without Genesis 3? Understanding the Significance of Sin” – Stephen J. Wellum ·  “Ford Pinto Fatal Flaw Exposed by Consumer Advocacy Reporting” – Factual America · “Theodicy and the Historical Adam: Questioning a Central Assumption Motivating Historicist Readings,” - Patrick Franklin ·  Theme of the Month: Whatever Happened to the Doctrine of Sin? ·  Give to Support the Work   Books to Read ·  Man's Nature and His Communities: Essays on the Dynamics and Enigmas of Man's Personal and Social Existence – Reinhold Niebuhr ·  God after Darwin: A Theology of Evolution – John F. Haught ·  The Symbolism of Evil – Paul Ricoeur, trans. Emerson Buchanan · Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique – J.P Moreland et al. ·  Reformed Dogmatics – Herman Bavinck ·  “Anthropology,” by Kelly M. Kapic in Christian Dogmatics: Reformed Theology for the Church Catholic – ed. Michael Allen & Scott R. Swain · “Incurvatus Est in Se: Toward a Theology of Sin,” in Ruined Sinners to Reclaim: Sin and Depravity in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective – ed. David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson ·  Evil and the Cross – Henri Blocher · Original Sin: Illuminating the Riddle (NSBT) – Henri Blocher ·  Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenge of Evolution and the Natural Sciences – Hans Madueme

This episode is part interview and part dialogue between Justin Schieber and Christian YouTuber Kyle Alander about Kyle's preferred approach to the problem of evil. Alander adopts a defeat-based approach along the lines of Marilyn McCord Adams, Trent Dougherty, and John Schneider. In this almost four hour long episode, they discuss how defeat is understood in the dialectic surrounding the problem of evil. We also unpack Kyle's preferred defeat-based theodicy before exploring at some length multiple objections to it in an effort to clarify details. However, one topic we avoid here is whether adding such rich detail to one's core theory in response to the data of evil and suffering should come at some epistemic cost for the theist. That topic will hopefully be explored in future videos. This episode is not only ridiculously long, it is also unique in its format. Rather than being a live recording, this is instead composed of video clips recorded with our cell phones in response to each other as time permitted - in most cases, this meant every other day. Those clips were then edited together into what you're about to watch. Because this is a complicated topic, the conversation does include some misinterpretation but ultimately I think you'll see that it tends toward clarity and understanding. Kyle's channel (Christian Idealism): https://www.youtube.com/@christianidealism7868

Send us a textDespite popular debates' interest in the problem of evil, scholars have mostly focused on whether evil poses an intellectual challenge, probabilistically, against the existence of God. Alternatively, a lesser focused discussion in the problem of evil is the growing movement of anti-theodical literature. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström introduces us to anti-theodicy and its nuances. Dr Sami Pihlstöm is a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki. He is one of the leading proponents and defenders of anti-theodicy in contemporary literature. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Text us your questions!Brian Zahnd is back with us to discuss his favorite novel, Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Brian is starting a public online course going through the book, which is notoriously philosophically and theologically rich, so we thought it would be fun to have him on to discuss its major themes and why it has been so influential in his life. We cover Dostoevsky's famously powerful presentation of the problem of suffering, the implications for theodicy, how Jesus features in the book, Dostoevsky's personal history, his influence as an author and psychologist, and more.There's still time to join Brian's 10-week study of the book, which begins in January. Get tickets (donation of any amount) here.=====Want to support us?The best way is to subscribe to our Patreon. Annual memberships are available for a 10% discount.If you'd rather make a one-time donation, you can contribute through our PayPal. Other important info: Rate & review us on Apple & Spotify Follow us on social media at @PPWBPodcast Watch & comment on YouTube Email us at pastorandphilosopher@gmail.com Cheers!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of The Paranormal Rundown! This week we continue our Countdown to 2025 series with the best of Season 1, Episodes 5-10. We have some great discussion, along with interviews with Chris James and Sylvia Shultz. The topics include Gnosticism, Walmart Heaven, Gilgul, Reincarnation, Ghosts, Demons, Bigfoot, The Priming Effect, EVPs, Djinn, Self Mummified Monks, Theodicy, Exorcisms, ZoZo, the Ouija Board, and more.The link to the book Vic mentions in our discussion about the Gilgul is: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1139993.LovesongWe would absolutely love to get your feedback on these episodes. It has been a lot of fun putting them together, but we want to hear what you think! Is this something we should do every year? Let us know at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, JJ Johnson, Father Michael Birdsong, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find JJ at Southern Demonology, https://www.southerndemonology.comYou can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his new podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5yL7ZAN4wcRKnMPAlalVXW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“How can an all-powerful, all-good God exist in a world filled with suffering?"   It's one of the toughest questions Christians face. In this episode, we dive into the problem of evil and the powerful apologetic responses of something called, theodicy. Let's get equipped to address our doubts, engage in meaningful conversations, and deepen your own faith as we tackle one of philosophy's biggest challenges—head-on. Let's explore how our God is still good, even when suffering is still a reality.

Because of our unique identities, passions, and gifts, each one of us embodies a unique beauty in the world. Each of us is a limited edition. In today's episode, international speaker, theologian, apologist, and author, Amy Orr-Ewing unpacks the beauty of authenticity and encourages us to find our own unique voice.  More specifically, Amy discusses her latest book, Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God's Calling, and Leading with Courage, sharing important insights on the uniqueness of leading as a woman at home, at work, or in ministry. She also dives into some of life's big questions, including how she holds fast to the beauty of God amidst the brokenness of life. So, if you're needing a reminder of your unique beauty or perhaps the goodness and beauty of God, this conversation is for you.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

Part one of our journey through Chapter 2 of Dr. Benjamin Park's book, “American Zion”, “The Voice of the People,1831-46.”  This history is a rollercoaster of emotion! Also, we have just so many show notes. Check them out and be sure to join us on Discord! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel!  Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat/playlists Dialogue Podcast Network https://www.dialoguejournal.com/podcasts/ American Zion: A New History of Mormonism, by Benjamin E. Park https://www.amazon.com/American-Zion-New-History-Mormonism/dp/1631498657 Not a lot about Laura Hubble out there, but this Historical Introduction to D&C 43 seems relevant: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/church-historians-press/jsp-revelations/dc-043-1831_02_01_000 Peter Kerr (Black Pete) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Kerr_(priest) Episode 1.8 Polygamy's Ghost https://faceinhat.podbean.com/e/episode-8-polygamy-s-ghost/ Carol Lynn Pearson, Radiant Mormonism Award, recorded by Paris Fox https://vimeo.com/1018163129 Saints Volume 1, The Standard of Truth, 1815–1846 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v1 Century of Black Mormons https://exhibits.lib.utah.edu/s/century-of-black-mormons/page/welcome Missouri Executive Order 44 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_Executive_Order_44 Related to the ‘am I better for suffering' section of the pod: Opinion | A man at work, A half century of George Will https://wapo.st/4g7HdgJ Quote: “In “The Roosevelts,” George, the conservative thinker, found empathy at the core of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. “Polio gave FDR the gift of empathy.  There was no suffering that he could not in some sense relate to,” George explained. “Just as the irons were clapped on his legs, the steel entered his soul by having to fight through the constant pain of therapy that was unforgiving in its demands and not very fulfilling in its success.”” Episode 1.2 Theodicy and the Red Ball https://faceinhat.podbean.com/e/episode-2-theodicy-and-the-red-ball/ Not sure about the last Shaker Eric mentioned, but this is probably relevant: There Are Only Two Shakers Left. They've Still Got Utopia in Their Sights, by Jordan Kisner https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/magazine/shakers-utopia.html James 1: 5-6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201%3A5-6&version=KJV Tumult of opinions quote is from Joseph Smith - History: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/js-h/1#p10 Oakland Stake First Vision Lecture Series - Eric Jepson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFSicnZ3B3k Wiki on Limbo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbo (Really enjoyed finding this -Aaron) Comparison of the texts of Doctrine and Covenants 76 and Joseph Smith's poetic rendition of The Vision, Courtesy of Dr. Lawrence Flake from his book “Three Degrees of Glory” https://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~clement/rel325/vision-poem.pdf The Drowned World, by J. G. Ballard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Drowned_World Revised Plat of the City of Zion, circa Early August 1833 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/revised-plat-of-the-city-of-zion-circa-early-august-1833/1 The Maine story might have been Vermont, see Building Zion: the controversial plan for a Mormon-inspired city in Vermont, by Claire Provost https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/jan/31/building-zion-controversial-plan-mormon-inspired-city-vermont Defunctland: Walt Disney's City of the Future, E.P.C.O.T. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKYEXjMlKKQ Wiki on the Book of Commands mentions the teenage sisters Caroline and Mary Elizabeth Rollins who saved the “remnants of nearly 100 copies” from an anti-Mormon fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Commandments Latest issue of Dialogue (Volume 57, No. 3) which includes works by Eric Jepson and William Morris (former guest of the show) https://www.dialoguejournal.com/issues/fall-2024/

Dr. Jahdiel Perez joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss some of his recent research. Specifically, he is investigating the claims by anti-theodicists that explaining God's relation to pain, grief, and suffering is actually harmful to people who are suffering. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-theodicy-vs-antitheodicy-with-jahdiel-perez To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here. This podcast is about 20 minutes in length.

The Scripture readings are Job 14:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and Matthew 24:15-28. Your God can bring a clean thing out of an unclean thing. He brings life out of death. He restores and forgives. No matter what you suffer in this life, God still and always loves you because of what Christ has done on the cross for you.

Alastair Sterne's invitation to joy was an unexpected one. Ironically, it was while struggling with depression that he started to pay attention to the full array of his emotions, including joylessness.In this fascinating conversation with creative director turned pastor, Alastair Sterne, he discusses his latest book, Longing for Joy: An Invitation to the Goodness and Beauty of Life. Alastair is currently the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. In our time together, he talks about why joy can be so elusive, how we can hold joy alongside suffering, how joy connects us to God, and practical ways we can cultivate joy. Regardless of where you are emotionally today, Alastair's insights are sure to inspire and encourage you.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

The problem of pain is the horror that haunts people of faith most. The presence of suffering often scares people away from a picture of a loving all-powerful God. How can we hang on to religious hope living in a reality with monstrous miseries? Dr. John Peckham, research professor of Christian theology and philosophy at Andrews University, and author of Theodicy of Love and Why We Pray, joins Dr. Pierce to examine the never-ending nightmare of why bad things happen to good people. Show Notes Website | John Peckham - https://johncpeckham.com 

With a healthy dose of disdain, we enter the multiverse via the Marvel movie Deadpool and Wolverine and the Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere all at Once.Sagi talks about the hollow nostalgia of the cameo, and the way that the characters become something a Heideggerian standing-reserve for more scenes, more plots, and more revenue. Is Sagi finally doing Marx Grudge?Andy wishes that the multiverse would remain solely a video game construct, ruing the day when Mickey Mouse and Wolverine show up together in the same movie. He also introduces the Oikodicy, as a way to describe how profits justify all the silly games and narrative tricks we keep getting sold.Jake links the multiverse to the fantasy of the Internet as a perfectly connected hypertextual universe. He introduces Jacques Derrida's deconstruction of this fantasy, and asks whether the void-inducing everything bagel in Everything Everywhere all at Once is an anti-Semitic reference to the way the Jew gets in the way of Christian presence. He also reads from Leibniz's Theodicy.Jack kicks us off with some heavy-hitting take downs of the quality of Everything Everywhere All at Once, and makes sure we see the capitalist cynicism of both films, at every turn.

Outline:IntroductionImpending DoomConfession of SinsJoseph WeptAssurance of PardonConfessing as LordTheodicy Joseph's ProgenyJoseph's ReposeChargeSaint Athanasius ChurchContra Mundum SwaggerVideo Version

I am continuing the Biblical Stories of Spiritual Awakening. Today I am going to talk about one of my favorite characters and books in the Bible: Job. I resonate with Job because his path was like mine in some ways. He struggled with the same philosophical problems that I struggled with and that many Christians struggle with: the problems of evil and suffering. And in my life it led to a spiritual awakening, just like with Job. 

Fall is here, football is in the air, and the Means of Grace team explores the intersection of sports and faith. Hosts Jesse Ennis, John Yeager and Jonathan LeMaster-Smith share their favorite teams and the impact of sports on their lives. They also explore the deeper meaning of sports and the opportunities for growth and connection that they provide. The conversation explores the intersection of sports and faith, discussing the communal experience of sports, the role of sports in bringing people together, and the lessons that can be learned from sports about evangelism.    In this final part of the conversation, the discussion revolves around the intersection of sports and faith. Special guest Nina Miller explores the topic of athletes expressing their faith after games and the balance between predestination and personal responsibility. The conversation concludes with a segment highlighting a wood chopping ministry as an example of a heartwarming ministry found in the Methodist Church.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 00:56 The Intersection of Sports and Faith 06:01 Does God Care About Sports? 16:00 Opportunities for Evangelism in Sports 22:19 Putting Sports in Perspective 25:49 Growth and Reflection in the Intersection of Sports and Faith 28:54 The Communal Nature of Sports and Faith 29:52 The Power of Unity and Belonging in Sports 31:18 Authenticity in Expressing Faith in Sports 43:21 The Impact of Actions in Sports and Faith 50:32 Exploring the Relationship Between Sports and Faith 51:02 Reimagining Evangelism in the World of Sports 52:49 The Future of Sports and Faith 56:32 Sports as a Unifying Force 01:00:40 Engaging in Sports as a Form of Ministry   Visit the North Carolina High School Athletic Association: nchsaa.org   Connect with the Means of Grace Hosts:   John Yeager jyeager@wnccumc.net Calvary United Methodist Church, Charlotte IG: @sportstheology85   Jesse Enniss jenniss@wnccumc.net St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Charlotte    Jonathan LeMaster-Smith jlemastersmith@wnccumc.net  Kairos University and Northbrook Charge jlemaster-smith.com  FB.com/theruralprofessor IG and Threads: @Rural_Professor  

“The whole of human existence is like some sweet parable told in the most improbable place and circumstances. … God values our humanity. … One of the things that's fascinating about the Hebrew Bible is that it declared and was loyal to the fact that God is good and creation is good.”Novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson joins Miroslav Volf to discuss her latest book, Reading Genesis. Together they discuss why she took up this project of biblical commentary and what scripture and theological reflection means to her; how she thinks of Genesis as a theodicy (or a defense against the problem of evil and suffering); the grace of God; the question of humanity's goodness; how to understand the flood; the relationship between divine providence and working for moral progress; and much more.About Marilynne RobinsonMarilynne Robinson is an award-winning American novelist and essayist. Her fictional and non-fictional work includes recurring themes of Christian spirituality and American political life. In a 2008 interview with the Paris Review, Robinson said, "Religion is a framing mechanism. It is a language of orientation that presents itself as a series of questions. It talks about the arc of life and the quality of experience in ways that I've found fruitful to think about."Her novels include: Housekeeping (1980, Hemingway Foundation/Pen Award, Pulitzer Prize finalist), Gilead (2004, Pulitzer Prize), Home (2008, National Book Award Finalist), Lila (2014, National Book Award Finalist), and most recently, Jack (2020). Robinson's non-fiction works include Mother Country: Britain, the Welfare State, and Nuclear Pollution (1989), The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought (1998), Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self (2010), When I was a Child I Read Books: Essays (2012), The Givenness of Things: Essays (2015), and What Are We Doing Here?: Essays (2018). Her latest book is Reading Genesis (2024).Marilynne Robinson received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Brown University in 1966 and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington in 1977. She has served as a writer-in-residence or visiting professor at a variety universities, included Yale Divinity School in Spring 2020. She currently teaches at the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. She has served as a deacon for the Congregational United Church of Christ. Robinson was born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho and now lives in Iowa City.Show NotesGet your copy of Reading Genesis by Marilynne RobinsonMarilynne Robinson's New York Times article, “What Literature Owes the Bible” (2011)Reading Genesis as the singular ancient literature that it isThe Bible (and Genesis) as theodicyHow Calvin and Luther influenced Robinson's approach to GenesisThe benefit of reading Genesis as a wholeThe story of JosephThe fractal nature of the bibleUnsparing, honest descriptions of the characters“I think that the fact that they are recognizably flawed creatures is, what that reflects is the grace of God. He is enthralled by these people that must have been a fairly continuous disappointment, you know? We have to understand humankind better, I think, in order to understand what overplus there is in a human being that God loves them despite their being so human.”“An amazing little theater of domestic dysfunction.”Abraham and Isaac: “Poor Isaac … or he could just be a plain old disappointing child.”“The Bible is a theodicy.”God's goodness, and a defense of GodGod's value of humanity and the conservation of the human self“God stands by creation.”Humanism in Genesis“Humanity sinks so deep into evil. that they become near incarnations of evil.”Genesis 6: “Every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was Only evil and continually.”Total depravity and the bleak view of humanityNoah and the Flood“… there's a kind of a strange lawlessness of Genesis.”“When God remakes the world after Noah, after the flood, he does not change human beings. He gives them exactly the same blessings and instructions that he did originally, which is simply another statement of his very deeply tested loyalty to us as we are.”“Finding a humane way to deal with the inhumanity of human beings.”Genesis 8: “Because human beings are evil, I will never destroy them.”Grace as a condition of possibility for all lifeThe similarities between Hebrew Bible as a philosophic text, drawing influences from cultures around them“what is a greater question of theodicy than the fact that populations are wiped off the face of the earth every so often—it must have been so common in the ancient world with plagues and wars and all the rest of it.”“Every human, every thought, all the time: evil.”“Genesis is a preparation for Exodus because the solution to human wickedness, which nevertheless does not violate human nature, is law.”What is the moral purpose of humanity?The roaring cosmos and modern atheisms: Schopenhauer and Nietzsche on moral purpose is gone, humanity is just a little boat amidst a storm“The whole of human existence is like some sweet parable told in the most improbable place and circumstances.”Charles Taylor's Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of DisenchantmentProvidence and moral progress“We're still terribly violent. Terribly violent people.” “And terribly blind to our violence.”Revelation and God's control of an otherwise nasty worldThe possibility of human encounterProduction NotesThis podcast featured Marilynne Robinson and Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily BrookfieldA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

This week I got to hang out with my friend Annie DeRolf for a really fun conversation. Annie introduced me to the concept of anti-theodicy and I just had to have her on to talk about it. Theodicy for me has been a HUGE part of my theological development and one of the main reasons I have come to embrace Process-Relational thinking. The conversation we had pokes holes in my beloved philosophical / theological positions in all the right ways. Even though this is a darker topic, we share a lot of laughter and have an honest conversation wrestling through the problems of evil and suffering. Enjoy! THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024: Get your tickets for Theology Beer Camp HERE. Use code RETHINKINGBAGGINS for $50 off! *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the pod, Marty Fredrick for producing the pod, and Dan Koch for providing the music for the pod. Love you guys!

The problem of evil is one of the most influential problems in the philosophy of religion. This brief presentation covers some of the most influential contributions in this field including the Book of Job, logical and evidential problems of evil, free will and soul-making theodicies and more. Support the Show.--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

John Peckham returns to The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss a new book, titled "Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict" (Baker Academic, 2024). Rather than conceiving of prayer as merely communication one to another, Peckham asks of us to put prayer within the context of what is and has been going on since creation; there is a conflict between God and the principalities and power. There are conflicts too between human beings and God. In particular, Peckham's book tackles the thorny question of seemingly unanswered prayers. Check out John's earlier book, "The Theodicy of Love." For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/stone-chapel-pray-john-peckham The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network.  To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here.  

Text me your thoughts! “Why is God punishing me?” An answer to the age-old question affects our well-being in many ways. Modern psychology and progressive theology offer insights built on God's love and human choices which inspire hope in the toughest times of life. Explore the teaching Jesus offered when the disciples struggled with the same question to develop greater resilience in your own journey.Segments include:Everyone knows the answer 1:00Jesus said, “Not so fast” 2:10A loving God doesn't do bad things 4:05The natural world and human choices 6:25God's work inspires resilience 9:24(Artwork by Stocksnap on pixabay.com)Learn about the TRACKS EXPRESS NewsletterSupport the Show.Subscribe to the TRACKS EXPRESS newsletter and find more resources for well-being at https://www.tracksforthejourney.comEnjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney77

In this episode Will and Warren discuss Theodicy in relation to suffering in an unjust world. This conversation is genuine and raw. Also, Warren has recently had a lot of financial hardship, consider supporting him: https://www.givesendgo.com/IdolKiller

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, we sit down with Dr. Bethany Sollereder, a leading theologian and scholar known for her innovative work at the crossroads of theology and science. We explore her latest book, Why Is There Suffering?: Pick Your Own Theological Expedition, which invites readers to navigate different perspectives on one of life's most profound questions. Bethany also shares personal stories from her time at Oxford, including her unique experience living at C.S. Lewis's house, and we discuss how theology and philosophy grapple with the problem of evil. We delve into her recent books, unpacking the deep questions that arise when faith meets the challenges of modern science and suffering. Podcast Links:www.pursuingfaith.org 

We come to the Book of Job – with Job's big questions – and ours – and we don't find a neat and tidy answer. We come to the Book of Job – and what we find is a groan and a shout – as ancient as this story, and as fresh and alive as the dawn of this very day. In our suffering, God speaks with us out of the whirlwind, and we live, and we somehow find our way to love. 

Wanjiru Ng'ang'a, the author of this series, is a team member at ACFAR Kenya and founder of the Christian blog “In Truth She Delights.” She is passionate about inspiring fellow young Christian women to study the Bible and discern false doctrine.

How does Lewis perceive the Fall? Is he able to reconcile it with an evolutionary model? Where does the cross feature in The Problem of Pain? What did Lewis think of hell? In what ways does Lewis help us to recognise beauty and aesthetics in our discussions around theodicy? We continue our conversation with Dr Philip Tallon, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of The School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University. For Rev Dr Michael Lloyd on why evil exists: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/unapologetic/unapologetic-107-michael-lloyd-why-does-evil-exist/17736.article For Philip Tallon: https://hc.edu/contact/philip-tallon/ + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545 + For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our new website + For online learning https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training + For our Premier Unbelievable? Live events + Support the podcast from the USA + Support the podcast from UK and rest of the world

This episode contains arguments against the existence of God, but does not support or challenge the existence of God.Chapter 1: The Logical Problem of Evil1.1 Defining the problem1.2 The inconsistent triad: omnipotence, omnibenevolence, and evil1.3 Epicurus' formulation1.4 J.L. Mackie's argumentChapter 2: Theodicies and Defenses2.1 Free Will Defense (Alvin Plantinga)2.2 Soul-Making Theodicy (John Hick)2.3 Skeptical Theism2.4 The Greater Good Defense2.5 Process Theology's approachChapter 3: The Evidential Problem of Evil3.1 William Rowe's formulation3.2 Gratuitous evil and the probability of God's existence3.3 The problem of animal suffering3.4 Responses to the evidential problem3.5 Implications for religious belief and practicehis episode is for educational purposes only.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philosophy-acquired--5939304/support.

Harry and Rafe roll out a warm welcome to Fr. Elliot Zak, Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Carmel, IN.Displaying remarkable poise under the intensely complicated theological questions posed by our hosts, Fr. Zak walks them through a classic Bufnaglian wandering of topics, from sacraments in the age of  telecommunication, to the perfection of Christ's sacrifice, to the problem of Evil, understanding Mary's Immaculate Conception, and a host of other items.

Natalia Terfa - One of the oldest and longest running unanswered questions in all of history is why do bad things happen? Not just to good people, but at all? Why is there so much suffering? Why do I suffer? Why does anyone suffer? The book of Job is one tentative and unsatisfying step into answering the unanswerable.  Support our podcast here Watch the Livestream Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

Tune into this episode where Dr. Fred Long and Patrick Holley discuss “The Problem of Evil and Love's Theodicy”. Listen in to grow your faith and knowledge. ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Some years ago, Jacob addressed the question, "Why does God allow evil to exist?" This week and next, Jacob attempts to give the answer.This series is taken from another recordings Jacob did many years ago. Please excuse any abrupt ends to a podcast, it will continue the following week.

In this teaching, we examine the nature of God. You will get answers to the many questions about the nature and actions of God in the holy scriptures.

Some years ago, Jacob addressed the question, "Why does God allow evil to exist?" This week and next, Jacob attempts to give the answer.This series is taken from another recordings Jacob did many years ago. Please excuse any abrupt ends to a podcast, it will continue the following week.

In this teaching, we examine the nature of God. You will get answers to the many questions about the nature and actions of God in the holy scriptures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oikia-christian-center/message

This week, we share an exclusive conversation between Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) and Todd Deatherage, one of the founders of Telos, an organization committed to forming and equipping communities of peacemakers across lines of difference who will work for reconciliation and mutual flourishing in our world's most seemingly intractable conflicts, including Israel/Palestine.  As you might expect, they have no shortage of things to talk about.inthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the Show.

After comparing notes on Mother's Day, Ken and Betsey dive into Ken's most recent Substack. Bart Ehrman, a fellow graduate of Ken's Bible School, gave up his Christian faith over the problem of evil. He's not alone. Theologian Thomas Oord has written a book that addresses the problem. He proposes that we focus not on an Omnipotent (all-powerful) God but on a God of Love. Betsey shares her personal crisis of faith as she watched the Twin Towers fall on 9/11. Then they turn to the headlines: the scheduled Biden/Trump debates and the criminal trial in Manhattan. When Trump's Vice Presidential hopefuls showed up en masse for a press conference in which they parroted the former President's grievances word for word, the nation got a preview of things to come. Ken calls out Senator John Thune for his support of Kari Lake. Finally, Betsey shares her Sunday morning experience in a Progressive Episcopalian Church on the north shore of Chicago. SHOW NOTESBecome a Patron | Ken's Substack PageSupport the Show.

The problem of evil is as old as time. But where did it originate, and why is it so pervasive? If you have ever wondered how a good God could allow such horror to permeate his creation, this podcast is for you. Dr. Ingrid Faro, professor at Northern Seminary, sits down with Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding to chat, answer the tough questions, and talk about her personal experience with the spiritual realm. Her latest book, Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Explanation is available wherever you get your Christian books.We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us...Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG(Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ; IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

The theme of the chaos dragon raises some challenging questions. For instance, if God created a perfect world and humans messed it up, why did the dragon and the chaos waters exist at the beginning of the universe? Why would God allow the potential for chaos at all? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss God's goodness and the existence of evil, through the lens of the chaos dragon theme.View more resources on our website →Timestamps Part one (00:00-13:33)Part two (13:33-30:44)Part three (30:44-47:06)Part four (47:06-1:01:03)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSAll music breaks by Patrick MurphyShow produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder, Lead Editor Dan Gummel, and Editors Tyler Bailey and Frank Garza. Mixed by Tyler Bailey. Transcript edited by Grace Vang. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, Director of The American Faith Coalition joins the show to discuss the Jewish perspective on the devil and demons in the old testament.