Podcast appearances and mentions of Tim Stratton

Recently, Dr. William Lane Craig and  @CosmicSkeptic  met in England for a major discussion on arguments for God's existence, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the beginning of the universe, and the problem of animal suffering. In this video, Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Tyson James (founder of ⁨@soundfaithconsulting⁩ and connected with ⁨@ReasonableFaithOrg⁩ leadership) to analyze 7 major segments from the discussion and explain what REALLY happened. Together, they examine Alex O'Connor's objections, William Lane Craig's responses, and whether Alex's arguments against Christianity and theism ultimately succeed. Topics include: Hilbert's Hotel (actual and potential infinity) The beginning of the universe Time and causation Truth-making and correspondence theory Animal suffering Consciousness and human pain The hiddenness of God Full Conversation on ⁨@CosmicSkeptic⁩'s Channel: https://youtu.be/OEBTtMjm_4U?si=5-lWaNz9qIw8OayE Full Conversation on ⁨@PremierUnbelievable⁩'s Channel: https://youtu.be/TAW6-_L4z9M?si=lH6ABV65ZzMwoV2d Tim's Article Responding to Alex's Animal Suffering Argument: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/animal-suffering-alex-o-connor-and-defeating-defeaters  "Animal Pain Revisited" (article referenced by Tyson):https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/animal-pain-re-visited The "Patient R" Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3425501/ Support FreeThinking Ministries: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Preliminary Thoughts on Alex O'Connor 02:50 A Healthy Respect for ⁨@CosmicSkeptic⁩ 08:13 Dismantling Hilbert's Hotel? 16:51 Updating Our Intuitions — But With GOOD Reason  25:50 On the Beginning of the Universe 39:16 The First Change Argument  41:01 Alex's Bold Time Argument 50:17 Truth-Making and Correspondence Theory 1:07:16 The Animal Suffering Objection 1:15:35 Steel-Manning Alex's Objection 1:20:49 Dismantling the Objection With Reasonable Hope 1:28:33 The Difference Between Animal and Human Pain 1:35:48 Higher-Order Thought and the Brain 1:41:24 Patient R and Alex's Misreading of the Data 1:46:37 The Uniqueness of Human Pain and Why Christianity Makes the Most Sense of It 1:53:00 How Impactful Are Alex's Objections? 1:54:13 Is Alex O'Connor REALLY a Non-Resistant Nonbeliever? 1:56:31 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #Christianity #WilliamLaneCraig #AlexOConnor #CosmicSkeptic #Debate #Atheism #Theism #FreeThinking #KalamCosmologicalArgument

What's happening to the pro-life movement after Roe v. Wade was overturned—and why is public opinion shifting toward pro-choice? In this podcast, Dr Tim Stratton and Josh Klein break down the messaging crisis in the pro-life movement, examine recent data trends, and discuss how churches, leaders, and legislation (including Nebraska efforts) play a critical role moving forward. Articles from Josh Referenced on program: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/moloch-bruised-but-not-defeated  https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/after-roe-countering-common-attacks Gospel Coalition Articles Referenced: 2022 Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/compassion-over-culture-war/ 2026 Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pro-life-kids-2026/ Choose Life Now Initiative: https://chooselifenow.net/the-initiative/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Abortion is NOT Just a Political Matter 06:24 What Alarming Trends Have We Found After Roe? 14:27 Culture War or Truth A False Dichotomy 19:12 A Lesson from John 8 22:41 What Role Should Pastors Play When It Comes to Pro-Life? 27:05 A New Nebraska Pro-Life Amendment - How Do we Navigate? 33:32 Fixing Wording In Current Amendment 39:16 Outlawing Abortion is Not JUST About Limiting Abortion 41:58 A Message to Pastors in Nebraska 43:09 Don't Overstate The Case 46:25 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #prolifemovement

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are back and have Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Charles Liu on the docket. Recently the two colleagues had a friendly discussion concerning the existence of Free Will on the  @StarTalk  podcast. Tyson doubts the existence of Free Will but Liu tentatively embraces it. However, they BOTH get some important metaphysics wrong. Dr. Tim and Josh take a look and offer their own perspective on the episode. Watch the full clip: https://youtu.be/LXvv6CbGg8A?si=I-m9ZguJr3q0OCZU Join the FTM Team: www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Defining Metaphysics 04:50 Defining Free Will 07:11 Stochastic Uncertainty, Chaos and Free Will 13:11 Influences Do Not Equal Causes 16:25 Do I Have the Freedom to Reach True Conclusions about Reality? 22:31 The Ability to Prepare Implies Free Will 32:45 Knowledge Cannot Cause Actions Nor Activate Free Will 39:04 Neil's Position on Free Will is Nonsensical 52:28 Charles' Position Has No Grounding 57:43 Why The Texas Shooter Example Actually Undermines Determinism 1:06:03 The Perimeter Of Ignorance Undermined 1:13:57 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #freewillvsdeterminism #freethinking #freewill

Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris of  @soulsciencemin  joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as the analyze  @CosmicSkeptic 's recent interview with  @Vsauce  specifically about the "self." What did they miss? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? We break it all down in this episode. Check out full Alex O'Connor and VSauce Interview here: https://youtu.be/fvpLTJX4_D8?si=qAPyHX1FdLYnyZMU The Clip We Reacted to from that podcast: https://youtu.be/sBj-m-acPqY?si=3Z5jv6tDLNgsmW86 Join the Team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 03:15 The Growth in Alex O-Connor 06:32 The Elephant in the Room 07:37 Maximum Amputation, Potentialities and the Self 26:50 Does the Self Cease to Exist at the Stop of the Heart or the Brain? 34:11 Losing Memory, is the Self just Awareness? 40:45 Would You Love Me if I Was a Worm? 53:00 The *Necessary* Connection Between Soul and Body 1:03:34 Does Consciousness Simply Equal the Potentiality to Do Things? 1:12:40 Consciousness Is Grounded in Being 1:20:21 Forthcoming Books On This Topic 1:22:59 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #consciousness #atheism

​ @TuckerCarlson  recently had Nathan Apffel on to discuss Paula White's influence (among other things) on Trump's White House, but they also made some audacious theological claims. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze a specific claim and explain why this, among other issues, discredits Tucker's theological and political prowess. Full Episode: https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/2041268132304540110?s=20 Join the FTM Team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Why We've Moved Away from Tucker 13:00 Summarizing Tucker's Interview with Nathan 16:58 Christians Shouldn't Have Anything to Do With Capitalism? 20:52 What Was the Early Church in Acts REALLY Doing? 27:00 Capitalism Is the Best Option and is Based in OT Law 30:46 The Truth About Ananias and Sapphira  32:28 Substance Dualism Points to Private Property 37:30 Scriptures that Point To Merit Based Economics 40:28 The Problem with Tucker is His Influence 45:18 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #tuckercarlson

On a recent MAVEN immersive experience in Utah, we had the pleasure of meeting a few philosophically inclined young men from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Far too often, conversations between Christians and Latter-day Saints remain at a surface level—talking past one another rather than reasoning together (Isaiah 1:18). Recently,  @LetsTalk-HaydenCarroll  released a book (and podcast) on the Creation Dilemma. It's a good argument, but does it dismantle credal Christianity? Join Dr. Tim Stratton, Josh Klein, and Will Hess from  @TheChurchSplit  as they dissect the argument and prove that Molinism remains unscathed and Mormonism collapses on its own argument. Article referenced during live stream: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/a-friendly-response-to-philosophically-minded-latter-day-saints-on-creation-hell-and-the-limits-o

There's a lot of uncertainty in our time and culture today. A lot of discouragement... we all feel it. But today, let's be encouraged because God is doing something with young people to embolden their faith and spread the gospel. Josh Klein interviews Dr. Tim Stratton and Will Hess of  @TheChurchSplit  about a  @we_are_MAVEN  trip that changed teens' lives forever. Check out their stories! And make your own! Visit maventruth.com to schedule your own trip. To support more of these trips go https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:20 What is Maven? 06:45 Teens Are Hungry for Depth and Truth 09:00 Dice's Maven Story 14:30 Kayleigh's Maven Story 17:18 Why Allowing Teens to Ask and Explore Questions is Paramount for their Faith 18:25 Quincy's Maven Story 21:30 Izzy's Maven Story 24:34 Keira's Maven Story 28:42 Sam's Maven Story 35:55 Emmy's Maven Story 43:39 Lindsay - A Story About Discovering Maven 46:47 Lantin's Maven Story 49:52 Why Apologetics Group Trips Matter for Teens 1:00:40 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #missiontrips

Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris stops by with Dr. Tim Stratton, and they provide a one-two punch, destroying the assumptions of naturalism. For the first time ever hear Dr. Farris and Dr. Stratton share two forthcoming academic papers (one from a book) arguing for the destruction of naturalistic assumptions in favor of theistic convictions regarding reason and the soul. You won't want to miss it! Check out Soul Science Ministries: https://soulscienceministries.com/ Check out Josh's book: https://a.co/d/0hYPA6ds (God, Souls, and Consciousness: Deconditioning the Mind from Naturalism ) ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing The Topics 01:57 Deconditioning the Mind from Naturalism - Dr. Farris 29:53 Deconditioning Naturalism via Reason - Dr. Stratton 53:40 The Cultural Assumption of Naturalism 1:10:30 You Are NOT Your Brain 1:27:45 The Pseudo-Naturalism Movement and Its Problems 1:44:12 Can Artificial Intelligence Ever Gain Human-like Consciousness? 1:57:47 Concluding Remarks ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #Naturalism #atheismdebate #theism #philosophy

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein address the question that keeps bubbling to the surface these days: Should Christians support Israel? They go through an article that Dr. Stratton wrote on the topic. (Note: This was recorded prior to the USA's strike on Iran) Check out full written article here: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/why-christians-should-support-israel-but-not-blindly    ➡️ CHAPTERS⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Why Talk About This At All? 10:30 A Biblical Argument for Supporting Israel Today 29:00 A Debt of Gratitude 34:28 Why the Hatred? 40:31 Exile, Survival, and Historical Astonishment 42:55 Not Blind Support - Moral Maturity (The Trump Analogy) 51:27 A Limiting Principle 42:48 A Secular Case for American Support 55:45 The Current War and Moral Clarity 1:02:56 Supporting the People, Not Worshiping the State 1:04:13 The Balanced Conclusion ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity

This is a recording of a livestream on Youtube streamed on March 5th 2026. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein discuss how Christians should apply reason, logic, and sound theology to every aspect of life, including the Iranian conflict in the past week. Is it a just war? Is it a war at all? Should Christians be for it, against it, or somewhere in between? We discuss with a Christian Persian-American distantly related to the former Ayatollah!  

Recently, Theologian Dr. Darrell Bock gave a seminar to church leaders and pastors on engaging the culture and cultural intelligence. Slides from his presentation were posted on social media and, at face value, the verbiage is... problematic. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Reverend Dr. Tom Barnes to discuss why this is concerning and to break down what we can and should do about it.   Full Disclosure: None of the three were at the event, so this commentary is meant to be directed towards the public-facing verbiage that could either a) be easily misconstrued, b) be misremembered in our current culture moment by people in attendance and applied using definitions based on critical theory rather than a biblical worldview, and/or c) were taught poorly in the first place and no explanation or nuance would make it better.   Join our team - https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Questions? Remarks? Contact us: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/contact The Theology of Voting Article referenced: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/theology-and-voting-loving-our-neighbors-at-the-ballot-box ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 05:11 Breaking Down the Slides 07:06 Embrace Empathy and Compassion? 20:31 Embrace Listening and Another's Story? 28:50 Avoid Zero-Sum Tribal Thinking? 36:23 The Gospel Offers Hope, Of course... AND 39:53 Are People REALLY the goal? 44:45 Satan's Goal is to Divide Us However He Can? 47:46 People as Image Bearers VERSUS What They Do? 54:30 The Race Conversation Been Hijacked by Sexuality? 1:01:10 Focus on Commonalities VERSUS Differences? 1:07:37 Tone MATTERS?!? 1:17:30 Satan's Goal Isn't Division, It's Destruction 1:21:11 Talk Less, Show More? 1:27:00 Why Biblical Definitions Matter When Talking About Flourishing 1:32:00 Truth and Love are Linked and Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com acebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity

How can two people watch the same video and reach completely opposite conclusions? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein explore how propaganda, bias, and libertarian free will shape our interpretation of reality. Is cultural deception the result of manipulation — or are we freely choosing what to believe? In this episode, we unpack the war for the mind and why discernment matters. Scripture warns, "Who has bewitched you?" This episode examines that biblical warning and calls Christians to pursue what is objectively true through the renewing of the mind.

It's no secret that Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein have been critical of Allie Beth Stuckey's Calvinism BUT, her intuitions and cultural engagement are spot on. Today the guys look at  @AllieBethStuckey 's response to Hillary Clinton's Op-Ed in The Atlantic... Stick around to the end for the critique of Allie! Check out our website: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/ Contact Us for Info on Speaking/Apologetics Training: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/contact Join the team and support financially: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Check out Allie's full video: https://youtu.be/IxSfytPN2kQ?si=GpXTDMyMzyCxlkXu Check out Hillary Clinton's Op-Ed: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/war-empathy-hillary-clinton/685809/ Josh's article on empathy: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/war-empathy-hillary-clinton/685809/ Tim's Article on Bewitching: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/who-has-bewitched-you-libertarian-freedom-propaganda-and-the-war-for-the-mind Our analysis of Bishop Budde's sermon aimed towards Trump: https://www.youtube.com/live/5ENs-d7x5N0?si=hKF6OEB2bp7M0uLt Critique of Allie's Calvinism: https://youtu.be/2jyxWUUoqhY?si=s8B9h5PpI9FXH1Az ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing Allie and Hillary 07:45 Progressive Manipulation 14:40 The Problem with Empathy 25:11 Empathy Must Be Grounded in Reality not Budde 37:22 Hillary Clinton a Christian?!? 45:30 You Can't Just Call Yourself a Christian 51:00 Progressive Christianity is Not Christianity 56:20 Toxic Empathy is Real 1:02:58 Empathy DOES Arrest Our Ability to Think 1:08:07 Does Allie get THIS Wrong? 1:11:35 Final Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #empathy

Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss a recent article by Dr. Gregg Allison that critiqued Farris' view on the Soul and body. What did Allison get right? What did he get wrong? We also get into the limits and absurdities of panpsychism as offered by Philip Goff. Join the team! https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Dr. Farris' Youtube Channel:  @soulsciencemin  Dr. Farris' full response to Gregg Allison: https://youtu.be/gjConBc0AsY?si=NZrXVYB0KBRuPz4I Soul Science Ministries website: https://soulscienceministries.com/ Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris' books: https://soulscienceministries.com/books ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Lord Farris! 02:45 What Is Allison's Beef? 14:00 Who Am I REALLY? 25:30 The Intermediate State Christian Argument 37:45 The Incarnation Problem 40:50 Is Allison Right the Dr. Farris' Emphasis Denigrates the Body? 55:16 Getting into Panpsychism and Philip Goff 1:01:09 Why Panpsychism is Attractive 1:07:00 Panpsychism The Only Option for Naturalists to Avoid the Supernatural? 1:16:04 The Problem of Disenchantment 1:20:00 Philip Goff's "Christianity" Is Paganism 1:31:11 Is Panpsychism Compatible with Christianity? 1:41:25 The Combination Problem of Panpsychism 1:48:20 Panpsychism Is Deterministic 1:51:58 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #panpsychism #GreggAllison #PhilipGoff #consciousness

Join us for a spirited and interesting conversation with popular ex-Christian YouTuber  @BeliefItOrNot 's Trevor Poelman. Join us as Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein dive into Trevor's story and explore his critiques of apologetics for the hour-long live stream. Original video: https://youtube.com/live/628ths6fXSk?feature=share

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are BACK with another reaction video. This time Dr. Tim and Josh react to Neil deGrasse Tyson's recent appearance on the  @Impaulsive  podcast and they break down what Dr. Tyson gets right, what he gets wrong, and how to respond. Full Impaulsive interview: https://youtu.be/nBoeqXr04eg?si=19OL_9WIL4P2F2rv Support FTM Today: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Dr. Tyson Remains Unconvinced 14:12 Dr. Tyson Wants Better Evidence 29:52 Thomas Jefferson and Jesus' Being God 39:17 Science and The Bible Are At Odds? 57:05 The Bible Has Messed Up Stuff In It! 1:08:15 Refuting Joan of Arc 1:19:27 Origins of the Universe 1:43:43 What About Atheism?!? 1:49:00 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #atheism #neildegrassetyson

Dr. Tim Stratton of FreeThinking Ministries debates atheist Richard Suttles (known as The Fallen Ape-Theist) at King's Academy in November of 2025 on the topic "Does the Christian God Exist"   Original video credit to Kings Academy:    • Does God Exist? | Friendly Christian-Athei...   Video used with permission. Join the team and support FTM: https://www.freethinkingministries.co... Find our other content: https://www.freethinkingministries.com ➡️ CHAPTERS⬅️  00:00 Introduction 00:38 Dr. Tim Stratton's Opening Speech 23:55 Richard Suttles Opening Speech 41:30 Cross Examination 1:11:25 Dr. Tim Stratton's Closing 1:18:16 Richard Suttles Closing 1:21:22 Conclusion ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook:   / freethinkinc    Instagram:   / freethinkinc   X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok:   / freethinkinc     #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #Debate #atheism

Phil Kallberg joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they examine ⁨@TruthUnites⁩ 's defense of Calvinism in a recent video. Was Gavin's video a response to Phil and Tim's EPS paper that Gavin MC'd for? Is there something here that should give us pause? We examine! Check out Gavin's full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vwDtRhxTtE Tim and Phil's Paper Presentation: https://youtu.be/_-EyloqlQgs Phil's Articles on Suffering: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/dealing-with-seemingly-pointless-suffering-part-1 https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/this-is-the-best-of-all-possible-worlds-really-part-2  ➡️ CHAPTERS⬅️ 00:00 Is Gavin's Video A Response to Tim and Phil? 07:25 What's the REAL Issue Behind Dual-Causation? 17:37 What's the Issue With Compatibilism? 30:49 God's Sovereignty and Human Liberty 32:44 The Story of Joseph and Suffering 40:07 Layers of Purpose, Dual Causation and Calvinism or Molinism 48:54 Why the Objections Gavin Doesn't like 50:42 Why the Puppet Analogy Still Works 53:23 What about Assurance? 1:07:40 We Should All Believe What The Bible Teaches 1:16:02 Is This Only a Secondary Issue? 1:20:13 C.S. Lewis?!? 1:25:40 Concluding Thoughts and Exhortations ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #calvinism #freedom

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Seth Dillon of the  @TheBabylonBee  to discuss the necessity of satire as Christian Conservatives, the rise of the woke right and Candace Owens foray into conspiracy and Seth's thoughts on Calvinism. Will Tim convince him to be a Molinist?   Join the team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Sources for videos: https://x.com/CBSNews/status/1999156447012135282?s=20 https://x.com/TheMilkBarTV/status/1998951090478616971?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/live/6J6lRZPQ4jk?si=LdXL8CGbuJVzYzM4 ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Seth Dillon Opens Up About Elon and Twitter 07:20 How Theology Informs Cultural Courage 11:24 Why Free Will and Free Speech go Hand in Hand 12:20 Why Christians SHOULD Use Satire 22:06 The Rise of the Woke Right's Effect on Comedy 27:24 Concerning Candace Owens 30:20 The Hesitancy of Accountability 38:28 Real Friends Don't Require Silence 40:24 The Real Issue With Candace Owens 47:14 Christ is King and Black Lives Matter... Similar? 50:20 Holding Your Own "Side" Accountable is Imperative 55:41 Tim's Sister Changed Her Mind On Candace?!? 59:41 What About Matt Walsh and Megyn Kelly? 1:09:10 Seth's Thoughts on Calvinism 1:18:31 Can Tim Convince Seth to Be a Molinist? 1:25:40 Concluding Remarks ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #charliekirk #erikakirk #candaceowens #calvinism

The channel @BeliefItOrNot recently released this video featuring yours truly (Dr. Tim Stratton) of FreeThinking Ministries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IseLvNK-fB4 Today, Tim and Josh respond to the video and in a bit of good natured ribbing champion the annual fundraiser for FTM - Give Where You Live! Give now, to our grift, that focuses only on ignorant students rather than dealing honestly with the intellectual and philosophical arguments against the existence of God! Give here: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Are we only in it for the money? Is Dr. WLC intellectually dishonest? Is the mind the same thing as the brain? Come join us as we respond! 

It's that time of year again! We answer the biggest questions asked via our contact form on the website...   Submit a Questions: https://freethinkingministries.com/contact/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Aaron's Question: Is Free Will Still a Thing In Heaven? 07:14 Emmaus Highway Questions: 1 Cor. 10:13? 11:20 Does God Know In Advance If You Will Sin? 18:12 What About Prophecy? 21:55 It's All About Context 23:25 The One About Hezekiah 27:00 Aryana's Question: Aren't I Still the Source Even If I'm Determined? 32:42 Until Next Time! ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #questions

Dr. Tim Stratton and Phil Kallberg present their paper at the Evangelical Philosophy Society on whether or not Divine Determinism (or EDD) is a different gospel, and if so, is it a heresy? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein react to a string of new videos that seem to indicate a softer side of  @CosmicSkeptic 's disposition to Christianity... Is there movement here to watch? Stratton and Klein analyze clips and give their opinions. Alex, if you watch this we would LOVE to have a conversation with you! Past Clips of Reacting to Alex O'Connor: Debate with Ben Shapiro: https://youtube.com/live/96AfLHG-4ec Debate with Dinesh D'Souza: https://youtu.be/EYelDR9kFFc Alex O'Connor Leaving New Atheism: https://youtube.com/live/krC3r_g4RhI Articles: https://freethinkingministries.com/responding-to-ben-shapiro-and-alex-oconnor/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 What did Alex Just Say? 01:01 What makes Alex's disposition different now? 06:45 Building a Case, starting with ChatGPT 11:30 The Kastrup Interview Shows Movement 21:05 Alex Admits Christian Plausibility to Bear Grylls? 29:27 Alex would ask THIS of Jesus if had 5 minutes 34:11 Where do we go from here? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc  #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #jesuschrist #alexoconnor

Is the tension between Free Will and God's sovereignty REALLY a mystery? Matthew McConaughey joined @TheDiaryOfACEO and shared some things about faith. @RuslanKD reacted. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein respond to both in this week's episode. Sure, there might be tension but it's not a mystery. Ruslan clip: https://youtu.be/2UiJ16_JAlo?si=kIbPueR1p-UUXQTe Diary of a CEO Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMzxNfX-uAg ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing Ruslan 02:30 Are Young Men Returning to Christ? 05:24 Would A Pastor Dare To Preach THIS Message? 11:10 Fighting the Spiritual Battle on Two Fronts 13:42 Free Will and Providence is NOT a Mystery 22:53 The Definition of "Sovereign" and the DoD 29:50 The Difference Between Mystery and Contradiction 35:13 McConaughey on Sin and why He's right 40:00 Don't Take Advantage of Grace 53:15 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #freewill #mystery

Dr. Nick Bank of ⁨@stepuptolifeministries⁩ joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss his new book "Down Like Jesus". Ministry can be painful (as both Tim and Josh have found!) could this be a resource that helps people to process and use that pain for their own sanctification? Check out Nick's Book "Down Like Jesus": https://a.co/d/hV6BmrR Check out Nick's work at Step up to Life: https://www.stepuptolife.com/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Who is Nick Bank? 06:00 What is "Down Like Jesus?" 07:25 The Challenges Of Pastoral Mental/Spiritual Health 12:00 How Do You Walk With a Pastor Through Church Hurt? 16:50 Is This Project for Pastors or for Congregants? 21:00 The 8 Ministry Difficulties That Pastors Face 32:30 How Does This Help Pastors Going Through Difficulty? 37:30 How Do Pastor's Families Play Into This? 39:45 Which Difficulties Resonate Most with Tim and Josh 47:40 Step Up to Life and Molinism 1:06:45 Concluding Remarks ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #pastoralhurt #molinism

Michael Tait was recently exposed for doing some horrific things all while claiming the title of Christian Music Artist. Of course there are others as well, Ravi Zacharias, Mark Driscoll, Bill Hybels and the list goes on. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein take on the disappointment of these failures head on and offer advice, encouragement, and hope in the midst of frustration and righteous indignation. ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Why Address it Now? 10:10 Famous and Non-Famous Failures: Why They Matter 18:00 How Do You Move Forward? 19:00 1. Jesus is the ONLY True Hero 24:00 2. Know WHY Christianity is True 30:00 3. Try To Avoid Hitching Yourself To A Spiritual Hero 35:00 4. Separate the Message from the Messenger 48:00 Moving On From Pastoral Failures 51:00 5. Recognize We Need Christian Community 56:00 Concluding Remarks ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #michaeltait #dctalk

Dr. Corey Miller, founder and President of campus ministry Ratio Christi joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss the Charlie Kirk Memorial AND his new book "The Progressive Miseducation of America". A timely discussion considering our current cultural moment. Check out the book preview here: https://vimeo.com/1071537618/617a90e813 Pre-order the book here: https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/books/progressive-miseducation-of-america-9780736992374/ Learn about Ratio Christi: https://ratiochristi.org/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Reflection on 2 Weeks Since Charlie's Death 03:02 Introducing Dr. Corey Miller 04:55 Reflections on the Memorial 10:20 Reflecting on Erika's Forgiveness 15:55 Is Charlie Kirk a Christian Martyr? 20:00 Connecting Charlie Kirk to Dr. Miller's Book 24:47 The Progressive Miseducation of America 26:28 An Unlikely Alliance 33:24 Dr. Corey Miller's Ties to Mormonism 34:51 Progressivism Seeping into Campus Ministries 36:25 As Goes the Campus So Goes the Culture 39:43 How The Left Revolutionized Education 51:48 Part 2 of The Interview Coming soon! 55:42 The Church is Complicit 1:01:50 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity

By now you've probably heard of the tragedy in Charlotte North Carolina as Decarlos Brown Jr. took the life of Iryna Zrutska (a Ukrainian refugee). But why did this happen? What should Christians think about the tragedy? How does this get fixed? Also, the team will talk about Charlie Kirk and his assassination and what we do next. Dr. Johnathan Pritchett joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to lament and discuss.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-17:30) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman joins Jake Query to kick off the first hour of the show to preview tonight’s game for Indiana against Indiana State, explains how important it is for some of the backups to get significant reps during the first three cupcake games for IU, the comment made by Ohio State’s president about revenue sharing, and the future of a potential super league in college football. (17:30-27:41) – Kyle Neddenriep from The IndyStar makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview tonight’s slate of high school football games across the state. He also comments on the MIC welcoming Center Grove and Carmel back into the conference yesterday and identifies a couple of games that features a team that could be in position to have a memorable season. (27:41-50:44) – Former Purdue tight end Tim Stratton joins Query & Company to continue remembering the 2000 Purdue team that made the Rose Bowl with that group of Boilermakers being honored tomorrow against USC. He also shares what he saw last season from Tyler Warren in college, shares the story as to how he lost his helmet and was almost suspended because of it, his relationship with Joe Tiller, and his thoughts on what he has seen from Purdue thus far. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:56) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison talking about the way that NFL quarterbacks used to be developed versus how they are today. Tom Brady revealed on Colin Cowherd’s show how he became so understanding on defensive coverages and schemes early in his career, so Jake shares what he said and reacts. (24:56-33:54) – Jake and Eddie dive into the Denver Broncos defense with it being the first challenge of the season for the Indianapolis Colts offense. They highlight that there is one thing that DC Vance Joseph likes to do defensively, that Daniel Jones faced a ton last week. (33:54-44:50) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing Indiana taking on Indiana State tonight. They look at the spread for the game and the total points props offered for the two teams. (44:50-1:11:03) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman joins Jake Query to kick off the first hour of the show to preview tonight’s game for Indiana against Indiana State, explains how important it is for some of the backups to get significant reps during the first three cupcake games for IU, the comment made by Ohio State’s president about revenue sharing, and the future of a potential super league in college football. (1:11:03-1:21:42) – Kyle Neddenriep from The IndyStar makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview tonight’s slate of high school football games across the state. He also comments on the MIC welcoming Center Grove and Carmel back into the conference yesterday and identifies a couple of games that features a team that could be in position to have a memorable season. (1:21:42-1:28:23) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake bringing the conversation back about a potential MLS team in Indianapolis. (1:28:23-1:51:50) – Former Purdue tight end Tim Stratton joins Query & Company to continue remembering the 2000 Purdue team that made the Rose Bowl with that group of Boilermakers being honored tomorrow against USC. He also shares what he saw last season from Tyler Warren in college, shares the story as to how he lost his helmet and was almost suspended because of it, his relationship with Joe Tiller, and his thoughts on what he has seen from Purdue thus far. (1:51:50-2:04:18) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today’s story that Jake shares is about two people at Purdue collaborating with the Indianapolis Colts to honor Jim Irsay. (2:04:18-2:07:56) – Today’s show closes out with Jake welcoming JMV to the show from Coaches Tavern to preview his show! Plus, Jake and Eddie share their predictions for Sunday’s game.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein address a recent video by  @MindShift-Brandon  on 11 problems with free will that Christians don't want you to ask. Does he have some points? How WOULD/SHOULD Christians address these issues? Tim and Josh explain. Original Video: https://youtu.be/jsrj055tQ_U?si=qhBRnsZWlyjBM1Mf Dr. Tim Stratton and J.P. Moreland's paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/10/988 You Are Not Your Brain by Jeffery Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding: https://a.co/d/27qI0cq FTM Books: Mere Molinism: https://a.co/d/1g9EY5O Faith Examined: https://a.co/d/bK07kaJ Fracture: https://a.co/d/ekT6gzX ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Setting Up the Video 04:55 Thought Crime Punished by God? 23:34 Are We "Under Duress?" 33:13 Free Will Impossible in Heaven? 47:40 Does Omniscience Eradicate Free Will? 43:21 Why are Judas, Satan and the Devil Blameworthy? 56:34 Does Divine Influence Mean No Free Will? 1:02:12 Does Prayer Interrupt Free Will? 1:11:49 Can Children (and those with mental disabilities) REALLY Accept or Reject God? 1:20:58 Is There Free Will in Hell? 1:27:38 Can Someone Choose to Believe Something they Find Unconvincing? 1:40:02 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #mindshift #molinism #atheist Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/1st-class License code: UJ3WIMGOYQFEOWBL

There is no disrespect meant in the title. Saying "members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" is just too long for a YouTube video title! That said, Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein assess the claims of the LDS, both historically and theologically. Why can't we be mormons? Here's why! Maven Experience: https://maventruth.com/immersive-experience/ Josephlied.com: https://www.mormoninfo.org/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 05:45 Maven and Its Importance in the Discussion 11:20 One: Low View of God's Nature 25:00 Two: Low View of Jesus 30:41 Two (b): The Historical Origins of the LDS 44:00 Three: Low View of Grace 50:50 Three (b): Significant Departures from Orthodoxy 59:30 Sound Faith Conference 1:00:50 Four: Low View of the Gospel 1:12:30 Four (b): The Historical and Archaeological Claims 1:18:50 A Difference Between Mormon Doctrines and Mormon People 1:25:46 Counting the Cost Before Conversion 1:34:31 Conclusion Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/summer License code: W0ZDHCVZSXKWU3AV ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity

In our continued "why we're not series" Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein turn their eyes towards Catholicism. Why aren't they Catholic? They give four reasons why and the fourth one may surprise you! Sound Faith Conference 2025: soundfaithomaha.com  Why we're not Open Theists: https://youtube.com/live/ZY1kjfq90ZU Why I Love The Catholic Church and Why I'm Not A Catholic Article: https://freethinkingministries.com/why-i-love-the-catholic-church-and-why-i-am-not-catholic/  What it means to be protestant by Gavin Ortlund: https://a.co/d/cnF7371 Support the Ministry: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 09:00 Why We Love Catholics 19:37 Reason 1 - Marian Doctrine 26:18 Reason 2 - The Role of Baptism in Salvation 33:22 Sound Faith Omaha! 35:55 Reason 3 - Papal Authority (And Church Infallibility) 47:03 Reason 4 - The Eucharist and Transubstantiation 53:42 The Importance of Clarity in Debate 59:00 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #catholicchurch #catholicism #doctrine Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: BC2V77LIZQRB9ZVS

You won't want to miss this! Recently a guy named Andy went viral for releasing his conversation with ChatGPT to the world. One in which he discovered, in real time, that Atheism was false and Theist, particularly Christian Theism, was true. Did ChatGPT REALLY lead this man to Christ or was something else happening? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein explore these questions and his testimony on today's show. Andy Koons: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andykoons?lang=en X: https://x.com/andy_koons Andy's conversation with ChatGPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-M9tLKmX3EBpjeI5gpdhhPblWzur5I33EWPb6eLoHKs/edit?tab=t.0  

Dr. Leighton Flowers joins the program as Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein discuss the philosophical, theological and pastoral importance of 1 Corinthians 10:13 in the Free Will discussion. It is NOT, something that you can just hand wave away and it only makes sense if Libertarian Free Will is true. Take a look! You can find Dr. Leighton Flowers at  @Soteriology101  and  @BraxtonHunter . Visit https://trinitysem.edu/ for more information on advanced degree programs. Support FreeThinking Ministries: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Introducing Dr. Leighton Flowers 05:43 Why Dr. Flowers and Dr. Stratton View 1 Cor. 10:13 As Important 08:47 Dr. Flowers and the Biblical Data 10:18 Why We've Moved Past Divine Determinism 13:53 What Does 1 Corinthians 10:13 SAY? 22:00 Pre-Fall Freedom? 26:35 Are We Taking 1 Corinthians 10:13 Out of Context? 30:20 What Happens When We Smuggle Determinism Into the Text 33:27 A Tail of Two Pastors On Sin 38:14 How the Broader Context Makes LFW Even More Clear 50:00 What About People Who Have "Set Their Wills" Like Addicts? 57:52 Responding to James White on 1 Cor. 10:13 1:11:00 What About Secondary Causes? 1:16:00 Final Thoughts 1:20:55 Conclusion ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc  

Recently someone on X used Grok to refute Dr. Tim Stratton's DoD (Deity of Deception) argument against Calvinism. In this episode we discuss this attempt, why it failed, and why when we use AI we need to be VERY careful how we use it. Join the team! https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ The original Grok prompt and response: https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg%3D%3D_f1239435-2f06-4419-8592-35cecae10edd Josh's prompt and Grok's Response: https://x.com/i/grok/share/QObRjeEtsEl7d1G1BoWiPHjMy AI Study Josh Referred to at the beginning: https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/ The non-X version of Grok and its response to the same prompt was similar because of the prompt: https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMw%3D%3D_2c5171be-08e9-425f-bda9-dcf04460c080  ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Intro 02:11 How Should Christians Do Theology? 03:42 Why AI Prompts Matter 09:46 Grok's Attempt to Refute the DoD 11:15 What Is the DoD Argument? 13:37 Grok Misunderstands the Internal Critique 23:28 Why People Abandon EDD When Challenged 28:34 Grok Misrepresents Tim on Decree vs. Providence 35:57 Grok Misuses Free Will in His Critique 37:02 Grok's Assumptions About Classical Theism 39:03 The Real Issue: How Should We Use AI? 47:37 Josh Live-Demonstrates Prompt Sensitivity in Grok 53:33 AI Isn't the Final Authority 57:45 The Tu Quoque Fallacy Explained 1:00:17 A FOURTEEN Step DoD for Clarification 1:04:22 Conclusion ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc  

This was originally posted by  @TruthfulHope  and host Jacob Vazquez engages with Dr. Tim Stratton of ‪@FreethinkingMinistries‬ to explore significant theological issues surrounding free will, predestination, and the contrasting views of Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism. The conversation delves into the complexities of God's sovereignty and human freedom, highlighting the importance of understanding these concepts in the context of Christian faith. Tim shares his personal journey through various theological perspectives, ultimately arriving at Molinism, which emphasizes God's middle knowledge of all possible human choices. The discussion aims to clarify these intricate theological debates and their implications for believers. Tim Stratton and Jacob also delve into the complexities of libertarian freedom, divine sovereignty, and the theological implications of Molinism. They explore how these concepts relate to the problem of evil, predestination, and key biblical passages, using pop culture references like the Avengers to illustrate their points. The discussion emphasizes the importance of systematic theology in understanding scripture and the nuances of divine knowledge and human choice.  

In today's Theology Thursday live Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein introduce another new member of our team, Phil Bair. Phil and Tim will take turns responding to Calvinist tweets and offering their analysis and clap backs there. For more info on freethinking ministries and how to get involved go to www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Tim's X: https://x.com/TSXpress Josh's X: https://x.com/JoshRKlein Phil Bair's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Phil+Bair&crid=148TMIO99KXHP&sprefix=phil+bair%2Caps%2C125&ref=nb_sb_noss_1  

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Richard Suttles known as "The Fallen Ape-Theist" who identifies as an agnostic/atheist. As friends they discuss the reason Richard doesn't believe in God, what might change his mind, and how he thinks the way he does. If you ever wanted to get into the mind of an atheist this is a great window! For our conversation on Trump's near assassination go here: https://youtube.com/live/_tYdxVEyL0s Check out The Fallen Ape-Theist here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/share/1ADSCywsMq/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: @TheApe_Theist  BlueSky: @theape-theist.bsky.social Threads: @thefallenape_theist https://threads.net/@thefallenape_theist?xmt=AQGzZ7OUGDVWdF90nRYAmNRG0ZpDN1rRBu4zX0aY7IR0vc8 TikTok: thefallenape.theist https://tiktok.com/@thefallenape.theist?_t=8peJOlcIWDL&_r=1 Instagram: @thefallenape_theist https://instagram.com/thefallenape_theist?igsh=MW9tbnlvNHU0NmE5bw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr YouTube: @TheFallenApe-Theist https://youtube.com/@TheFallenApe-Theist?si=9WkQRfmG47pbU6za  Also Check Out the Authors He spoke of here: Michael Levin Denis Noble Blaise Aguera y Arcas Articles from Tim Stratton on the topic: https://freethinkingministries.com/alex-malpass-vs-tim-stratton-a-debate-on-the-free-thinking-argument/ https://freethinkingministries.com/explaining-and-defending-the-free-thinking-argument/  https://freethinkingministries.com/the-kalam-easter-mere-christianity/ ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc XApologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #atheist

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze a recent social media spat on immigration policy that Tim had and we look at the objectively GOOD policies currently coming from the Trump admin in Birthright Citizenship and an executive order meant to outlaw the "transing" of the kids.

Following Trump's inauguration he attended the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral... Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde delivered the homily and was rather... pointed in her opposition to Trump's policies. Politics from the pulpit? Really? But... more importantly, was she right? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze these moments (and a CNN segment from earlier in the day) to find out in this week's Theology Thursday.

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein address questions submitted to our contact us page on FTM's website! Merry Christmas! o ask a question for a future episode go here: https://freethinkingministries.com/contact/ To give to FTM go here: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ Visit Mead Ammo: https://meadammo.com/ Long form interview with Michael Licona: https://youtu.be/N5N5snM1PSQ ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc   

Could the Shroud of Turin be legit? Dr. Tim Stratton joins an expert on the Shroud named Ken Bailey who argues that it is. ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #turin #shroud

Join Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they react to, not only the presidential race but also the Nebraska races and initiatives. Where do we go forward from here? For those that held their nose and voted for Trump, what's our responsibility going forward? Is this a good thing? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking

Hosts of the Knight and Rose show join Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss the importance of understanding the difference in policy and what that means for the Christian seeking to understand how to use their vote this upcoming election season. Wintery and Rose go by "aliases" to strategically shield themselves as they do ministry. Places to find Winter Knight: Website: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/ X: https://x.com/Wintery_Knight  Knight and Rose on why policy matters: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/should-christians-care-about-politics-why-policy-matters/  Other Knight and Rose Podcasts: Frank Turek: Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/frank-turek-same-sex-marriage-and-transgenderism/  John Sailer: Uncovering DEI in Higher Education: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/john-sailer-uncovering-dei-in-higher-education/ A Marriage Proposal: The Case for Traditional Marriage https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/a-marriage-proposal-the-case-for-traditional-marriage/ A Christian View of Crime and Self-Defense https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/a-christian-view-of-crime-and-self-defense/ A Case for Life https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/a-case-for-life/ The Truth About Black Lives Matter: Grievances and Solutions https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/the-truth-about-black-lives-matter-grievances-and-solutions/ Show Notes - For more info on topics discussed please see here: Life News - https://www.lifenews.com/2024/08/22/harris-and-walz-would-be-the-most-extreme-pro-abortion-administration-in-history/ Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America - https://sbaprolife.org/senator/kamala-harris Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America - https://sbaprolife.org/lifeontheballot/tim-walz NY Post - https://nypost.com/2024/08/08/us-news/undercover-video-allegedly-shows-planned-parenthood-scandal/ LGBTQ+National Review - https://www.nationalreview.com/news/tim-walz-signed-bill-making-minnesota-a-sanctuary-state-for-child-sex-changes/ The Heritage Foundation - https://www.heritage.org/gender/commentary/the-dangers-the-equality-act Crime and Immigration The Daily Wire - https://www.dailywire.com/news/walz-shifted-blame-to-city-leaders-for-abject-failure-in-response-to-2020-minneapolis-riots The Daily Wire - https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-report-details-the-true-cost-of-illegal-immigration Michael Shellenberger ICE Data - https://x.com/shellenberger/status/1839741316068192551 Energy Duluth News Tribune - https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/new-minnesota-law-mandates-100-clean-energy-by-2040 ABC News - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/kamala-harris-stands-green-new-deal-climate-initiatives/story?id=112152079 The Heartland Institute - https://heartland.org/opinion/exploding-energy-prices-in-california/ Health Care Fox News - https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/7-reasons-fear-kamala-harris-radical-medicare-for-all-schemes Fraser Institute - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/price-of-public-health-care-insurance- 2024 Fraser Institute - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/waiting-your-turn-wait-times-for-health-care-in-canada-2023 Guns and Self-Defense "Harris Says Authorities Can ‘Walk Into' Homes And Inspect Guns In Resurfaced Clip" https://www.dailywire.com/news/harris-says-authorities-can-walk-into-homes-and-inspect-guns-in-resurfaced-clip "Harris and Walz: Gunning for the Second Amendment" https://www.indianagazette.com/opinion/amy-swearer-harris-and-walz-gunning-for-the-second-amendment/article_72af37f1-2f10-58ef-8c24-df4bf569baeb.html "More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws" https://www.amazon.com/More-Guns-Less-Crime-Understanding/dp/0226493660 "Guns and Violence: The English Experience" https://www.amazon.com/Guns-Violence-Joyce-Lee-Malcolm/dp/0674016084  ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc 

Dr. Owen Anderson joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss what Marxism is and how it has infiltrated every day life and especially the school system and what he is doing to fight back in the name of loving his neighbor and standing for Jesus Christ and Gospel. Find Dr. Owen Anderson's work here: Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/ Clear Truth Media: https://cleartruthmedia.com/t/491/owen-anderson Website: https://drowenanderson.com/about/ X: @dr_owenanderson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrOwenAnderson ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc  

Legendary Boilermakers Bob Ford and Tim Stratton talk about their recent selection into Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame. Ford discusses his men's basketball playing and broadcast days while Stratton recalls his Mackey Award winning season as a star tight end in 2000. GoldandBlack.com's Monday Night Memories Series is brought to you by Chariot Auto Group.

It's the age old question--if God is sovereign over all things then how do we have free will? And if God controls everything, does that make Him the author of evil since He causes humans to sin? How do we reconcile a good God with all of the pain and suffering that's happening in the world? It can seem like a bit of a conundrum for Christians, and the lack of satisfactory answers has caused many people to turn away from God. But what if there was a doctrine or school of thought that could help us make sense of these seemingly intractable problems? Joining Frank on the podcast this week is CIA graduate and professor of Theology at Trinity Theological Seminary, Tim Stratton, who has spent his fair share of time studying these dillemmas. So much time in fact, that this centuries old school of thought known as "Mere Molinism" became the focus of his doctoral dissertation. During the episode, Frank and Tim will answer questions like: What event in his personal life caused Tim to question his former Calvinist beliefs? Where does the term Molinism come from? What are the two "main ingredients" of Molinism? How does Molinism compare to Arminianism and Calvinism? What is the proper interpretation of Romans 9? How does Molinism solve the problem of evil? How does Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame apply to Molinism? If you've ever struggled with the problem of evil or wondered how we can possibly steer our own ship when God is completely omniscient, then this episode will definitely give you a few light bulb moments! For more information on this topic, be sure to check out Tim's contribution to Faith Examined (a collection of essays written by CIA graduates) or Tim's book 'Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism'. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE: Faith Examined book: https://a.co/d/hvS13kK Free Thinking Ministries: https://freethinkingministries.com/ Tim's book on Mere Molinism: https://a.co/d/bBWr0u1 In-Person CIA (Charlotte, NC): https://crossexamined.org/what-is-cia/ CIA Online 2024: https://bit.ly/3T8Unjw

This week on Unbelievable we return to the topic of free will. Following the debate between Ben Shapiro and Alex O'Connor, Christian apologist Tim Stratton got in touch to say he took issue with some of Alex's arguments against free will. Indeed Tim noted that Alex agreed with Ben Shapiro that if there is no God, then there is no free will. Tim Stratton develops the argument in a spirited debate with atheist philosopher Alex Malpass, hosted by Andy Kind. Alex Malpass has a PhD in philosophy from the University of Bristol, and these days specialises in philosophy of religion, but also metaphysics and logic more generally. He runs a podcast called Thoughtology and an infrequently updated blog called the Use of Reason. Alex Malpass has published in various philosophical journals including the International Journal for the Philosophy of Religion. For Alex Malpass's book: History of Philosophical and Formal Logic: From Aristotle to Tarski go here Tim Stratton holds a graduate degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and a PhD in theology from North-West University. He is a professor at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary and the author of Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism. He has also recently contributed a chapter to a book entitled, Faith Examined: New Arguments for Persistent Questions, Essays in Honor of Dr. Frank Turek. Stratton has coauthored multiple academic journal articles (most notably with J.P. Moreland) related to the topics of libertarian freedom, the problems of evil, and also responding to the Hiddenness Argument. To find Stratton's popular level work, find his videos on YouTube at FreeThinking Ministries and his blogs at FreeThinking Ministries.com or FreeThinkInc.org. His X handle is @TSXpress. For more on Tim Stratton's paper authored with JP Moreland read: An Explanation and Defense of the Free-thinking argument • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

This show will bless you if you have ever supported CrossExamined.org (and even if you haven't). Just two weeks ago at the Unshaken conference in Nashville, TN, Frank was both shocked and honored to learn that a group of graduates from the CrossExamined Instructor Academy (CIA) began a book project back in 2019 called, 'Faith Examined: New Arguments for Persistent Questions, Essays in Honor of Dr. Frank Turek'. The first copy of that book was given to Frank that night! In this week's podcast episode, Frank interviews the book's editor, Professor and New Testament scholar, Clark Bates, who spearheaded the project. During their conversation, Frank and Clark answer questions like: How did a festschrift in honor of CrossExamined come about? Which apologists have contributed to the book and what are some of the key points they make? Who is Richard Rohr and what is the so-called "Jesus Hermeneutic" that is popular amoung progressive Christians? How do we know that way of interpreting the Bible is wrong? How does Clark approach the reliability of Scripture? How is this book actually an honor for all supporters of CrossExamined?   In addition to Clark Bates, contributors to the book include, Alisa Childers, Natasha Crain, Jorge Gil, Sean McDowell, Alex McElroy, Tim Stratton, Eric Chabot, Phil Fernandes, Melissa Dougherty, William Soo Hoo, and Eric Hernandez. A labor of love that was four years in the making, 'Faith Examined' will help you respond to the most current objections to Christianity as it celebrates the contributions of CIA students and the dedicated supporters of CrossExamined.  Please click the link below to get this great book and support the work of Clark and the contributors! To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Purchase ‘Faith Examined': https://a.co/d/1tmjbuz Learn more about Clark here: https://bit.ly/40Hs6UA Connect with Clark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crbates1