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American Christian apologist and evangelist

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Classical Theism Podcast
BONUS|Divine Simplicity, Doctoral Dissertations, Discipline, and Rock Music w/ Dr. Pat Flynn

Classical Theism Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 56:32


What is new in the personal life of Pat Flynn? What is his doctoral dissertation about? How does he respond to some critiques of divine simplicity from Dr. William Lane Craig? Has he thought about the ethics of performing rock music? Dr. Pat Flynn joins us for an office hours chat about these topics and more. Like what you're hearing? Support the show -> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support

Defenders Podcast
Doctrine of the Last Things (Part 1): The Second Coming of Christ

Defenders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 16:03


Dr. William Lane Craig opens the eschatology unit of Defenders 3 with a study of the Second Coming of Christ. He surveys Old Testament messianic prophecy (Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:1-10, Daniel 7:13-14) as background, then turns to Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Mark 13, where Christ predicts wars, persecution, the "desolating sacrilege," and his own return "in clouds with great power and glory." Craig notes roughly 250 New Testament references to Christ's return and previews next week's look at Paul's parallel teaching.

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
The Moral Argument for God (With William Lane Craig & David Baggett)

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 36:31 Transcription Available


What is the moral argument for God? What is meant by the notion of moral realism? How do we respond to the claim that evolution can explain morality? We'll answer these questions and more as Scott interviews our guests, Dr. David Baggett and Dr. William Lane Craig around their new book Reasonable Moral Faith.Dr. David Baggett is former professor of philosophy and director of the Center for the Foundations of Ethics at Houston Christian University. He is the author of several books on the moral argument for God. Dr. William Lane Craig is Emeritus Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is the author of numerous books and articles in philosophy and apologetics.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.   To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.  

The Freethinking Podcast
Inside the Dan Barker vs. Adam Lloyd Johnson Debate Book

The Freethinking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 64:47


Can an atheist and a Christian debate God's existence... and become genuine friends? In this conversation, Dr. Adam Lloyd Johnson and Andrew Drinkard join Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss Debating God's Existence, a unique book born out of Adam's 2022 public debate with atheist Dan Barker. The discussion didn't end on stage—instead, it sparked a collaborative volume featuring leading Christian philosophers and theologians that continues the conversation about God's existence. This is the only book endorsed by both William Lane Craig and Alex O'Connor! A remarkable testament to its thoughtful and charitable approach to one of life's biggest questions. Check out more of Adam's work at https://convincingproof.org/ Watch the debate the book is based on: https://youtu.be/H32WynQMke0?si=xOjxTQVCQHmdI3Oe Purchase the book here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802885586/debating-gods-existence/ (Use code debate40 at checkout to get 40% off!) ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 The Debate That Started It All 03:43 How FreeThinking Ministries Got Involved 06:40 Debating at an Atheist Convention 11:35 How the Barker Debate Began 15:41 What Adam Would Change About the Debate 18:48 How the Debate Became a Book 22:58 Andrew Drinkard's Role in the Project 26:30 Responding to So Many Different Arguments 30:10 Can Divine Hiddenness Be Solved? 40:03 Who Should Read This Book? 46:35 Where Should an Honest Skeptic Start? 52:22 How to Have Better God Debates 59:10 The Best Argument for God's Existence? 1:03:24 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 #Christianity #God #GodsExistence #Atheism #DanBarker #Debate #ChristianApologetics #Philosophy #Reason #FreeThinking

Reasonable Faith Podcast
Aboutness, Autonomy, and the Missing Option X: Dr. Craig Responds to Davies and Qureshi-Hurst

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 20:10


Can the universe have purpose without a purposive mind? Dr. William Lane Craig responds to physicist Paul Davies and philosopher Emily Qureshi-Hurst as they wrestle with whether purpose is something real or merely something we invent. Along the way he discusses intentionality ("aboutness"), the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics, and why subjective meaning ultimately fails to account for objective purpose. Craig argues that wherever genuine purpose exists, it points beyond the universe to a personal mind.

Alpha and Omega Ministries
Road Trip Radio Free Geneva from Golden, Colorado

Alpha and Omega Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 62:52


Started off with some personal stuff as I was watching events unfolding outside my window in the RV park. Then got to Radio Free Geneva and the comments from Frank Turek and Braxton Hunter and others on a panel a while back. Went through the Scriptures that had been cited in the question they responded to... but never touched. Then we listened to a William Lane Craig clip on how humans "co-actualize" the world with God.

Dr. James White on SermonAudio
Road Trip Radio Free Geneva from Golden, Colorado

Dr. James White on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 62:52


Started off with some personal stuff as I was watching events unfolding outside my window in the RV park. Then got to Radio Free Geneva and the comments from Frank Turek and Braxton Hunter and others on a panel a while back. Went through the Scriptures that had been cited in the question they responded to... but never touched. Then we listened to a William Lane Craig clip on how humans "co-actualize" the world with God.

Defenders Podcast
Doctrine of the Church (Part 12): Assessment of Competing Views on the Lord's Supper

Defenders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 25:55


Dr. William Lane Craig evaluates competing views of the Lord's Supper — transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and the Reformed spiritual-presence view — before defending his own position that the Lord's Supper is a memorial ordinance rather than a sacrament. He argues transubstantiation lacks scriptural support, showing that Jesus' words of institution and the "bread of life" discourse in John 6 use the same kind of symbolic, Semitic imagery found elsewhere in Paul (the rock as Christ, Hagar and Sarah as the two covenants) and throughout John's Gospel (new birth, living water, spiritual food), where literalistic readings are consistently shown to be misunderstandings. He also contends that a literal eating of Christ's body confuses the nature of his physical, humanoid resurrection body. He extends similar objections to consubstantiation, adding that it improperly mixes Christ's human and divine natures in violation of Chalcedonian Christology. Turning to the Reformed view, he argues that Christ's spiritual presence in the Supper is real but no different from his presence in prayer, worship, or fellowship generally, concluding that the Supper is best understood as a memorial in which believers remember Christ's death, examine themselves, confess sin, and commune with him spiritually.

Wretched Radio
Which False Teaching Is Most Dangerous?

Wretched Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 55:00


Which is more dangerous: denying the exclusivity of Christ, teaching that all religions lead to God, or claiming people can be saved without hearing the gospel? Todd compares several popular teachings and explains why one stands above the rest. Segment 1 • A female “preacher” claims Jesus isn't "my way or the highway." • Can John 14:6 really mean something other than what Jesus said? • Why denying Christ's exclusivity destroys the gospel. Segment 2 • William Lane Craig says people can be saved without hearing the name of Jesus. • Does Romans 1 teach that general revelation is enough for salvation? • Why Todd says this teaching undermines the Great Commission. Segment 3 • Raphael Warnock says many religions lead to the same God. • An imam defends Muhammad's marriage to a child. • Which teaching does Todd say is actually the most dangerous? Segment 4 • John MacArthur's message to pastors who feel discouraged. • Why faithful ministry always comes with criticism. • How every church member can encourage their pastor. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Historical Jesus
Jesus' Self-Understanding

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 10:39


Who REALLY was this person called Jesus. Join me as we continue to unravel the mysteries surrounding this Titan of History. E228. Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: In the Arena-The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig podcast (episode: Examining the Historical Jesus, 08dec2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historical Jesus
Legendary Influences

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 10:23


Was there insufficient time for legendary influences to expunge the hard core of historical facts about the life and times of Jesus? E227. Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: In the Arena-The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig podcast (episode: Examining the Historical Jesus, 08dec2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
To Everyone an Answer | The Apologist's Bookshelf

The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 15:57


Chapter 7 of this book gives a moral argument for the existence of God. Book: To Everyone an Answer edited by Francis Beckwith, William Lane Craig, and J.P. Moreland Purchase book here   NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcasts that cover different parts of this book, go to podbean and look at the five choices listed right above the podcasts (Home, Subscribe, Profile, Connect, and the search icon). Click on the search icon and type in the name of the book.   I'm Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Reasonable Faith Podcast
Is God an Unjust Liar? (QoW #993)

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 7:31


A viewer named Stephen poses a hard question: if a repentant abortionist can be saved on his deathbed and never "pay" for his crimes, doesn't that make God's promise of vengeance and justice a lie? Dr. William Lane Craig responds that the listener has confused justice with grace — the gospel was never about earning salvation through works, but about a mercy that saves sinners who turn to God in genuine repentance and faith. Craig explains how penal substitutionary atonement satisfies both God's justice and His mercy without compromise, argues that "Vengeance is Mine" is being read out of context, and challenges Stephen to examine why grace toward a repentant sinner feels unjust rather than something to rejoice in.

Reasonable Faith Podcast
God or Godish? A Conversation with William Lane Craig and Philip Goff

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 59:17


Philip Goff is a philosopher best known for defending panpsychism — the view that consciousness is a fundamental feature of reality. He's also, by his own description, a "mildly heretical Christian." In this conversation, Goff and William Lane Craig find surprising common ground on fine-tuning before turning to the questions that still divide them: the nature of the atonement, whether God is all-powerful, and what the resurrection appearances actually were. A friendly but substantive dialogue between two thinkers who disagree on a lot and yet continue the conversation.About Dr. William Lane CraigWilliam Lane Craig is a philosopher and theologian and the founder of Reasonable Faith. His work spans the existence of God, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the fine-tuning of the universe, and the historicity of the resurrection.Dr. Craig's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IOH3GQReasonableFaith.org: https://www.reasonablefaith.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReasonableFaithOrgX: https://x.com/RFupdatesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reasonable-Faith/31578213228Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reasonablefaithorg/About Dr. Philip GoffPhilip Goff is a Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and one of the leading defenders of panpsychism. He has written extensively on God, fine-tuning, and the purpose of the universe.Philip's book Why? The Purpose of the Universe: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Purpose-Universe-Philip-Goff/dp/0198883765/Philip's book Galileo's Error: https://www.amazon.com/Galileos-Error-Foundations-Science-Consciousness/dp/1524747963YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@philipgoffphilosophySubstack: https://philipgoff.substack.com/X: https://x.com/Philip_GoffWebsite: https://philipgoffphilosophy.com/

Historical Jesus
E226. Who is the Man from Nazareth?

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 10:47


Who is Jesus? Let’s unravel the truth, myth, legends and mysteries surrounding the historical person called Jesus, as we ask why he inspired such admiration, fervor, and devotion. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW Systematic Philosophical Theology by W. L. Craig at https://amzn.to/3JwAVft ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: In the Arena-The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig podcast (episode: Examining the Historical Jesus, 08dec2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast
Episode 161, The Story of Everything Debate, with William Lane Craig, Jessica Frazier, Philip Goff, and Joe Folley

The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 106:04


This week's episode is a live debate we hosted recently at The Royal Institution Theatre in London. The topic is 'The Story of Everything' – a discussion between four different belief systems on the existence of God. William Lane Craig defends traditional theism; Jessica Frazier represents Hinduism; Joseph Folley argues for agnosticism; and Philip Goff defends a God of limited powers. Long-time listeners will already be familiar with the views of Bill, Jessica, and Philip – and I'm sure you'll agree that Joe is a tremendous feature on this panel. If you'd like to watch the debate, head over to YouTube and search for Premier Christian Radio Unbelievable. And if you'd like to hear Joe and me discuss the debate the following morning, search for Dr Jack Symes on YouTube. Thank you to everyone who came along to the event, and thank you, as always, to you wonderful listeners for your support. I hope you enjoy the debate! This podcast was supported with funding from the John Templeton Foundation, through the Panpsychism and Pan(en)theism Project (59140). Links Watch the debate: Premier Christian Radio, Unbelievable? Watch the analysis: Dr Jack Symes

The Bible Sojourner Podcast
William Lane Craig is No Longer Premillennial? (Ep 236)

The Bible Sojourner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 58:52


William Lane Craig recently explained why he no longer believes Revelation 20 describes a literal millennial reign of Christ. In this episode, Peter Goeman examines Craig's arguments, his interpretation of the first resurrection, and his claim that premillennialism creates insurmountable theological problems.Does Craig's approach arise from careful biblical exegesis, or does he allow philosophical assumptions to override the straightforward meaning of Scripture? This discussion considers Revelation 20, Old Testament kingdom prophecies, millennial sacrifices, the resurrection, and the importance of authorial intent.Time Stamps:00:00 William Lane Craig Changes His Eschatology04:25 Will There Be a Literal Millennium?05:51 Craig on the First Resurrection & Literalism13:13 Does the Millennium Contradict the Rest of Scripture?20:18 The Major Problem with Craig's Methodology22:31 What Did the Old Testament Prophets Predict?28:34 Millennial Sacrifices and Ezekiel's Temple35:45 Craig's Objections to the Millennial Kingdom47:46 Philosophy, Exegesis, and the Authority of ScriptureVideo on Sacrifices in Ezekiel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTD4x5-qij4WLC article reviewed in this video: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/will-there-be-a-millenniumIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving a review on Itunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating it on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bible Sojourner on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petergoeman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ shepherds.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.

Defenders Podcast
Defenders: Doctrine of the Church (Part 10): The Lord's Supper - Roman Catholic Interpretation

Defenders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 13:38


Dr. William Lane Craig continues his examination of the Lord's Supper with a deep dive into the Roman Catholic doctrine of the Eucharist as a sacrifice. Beyond transubstantiation, Catholics hold that the Mass is a propitiatory offering to God for the sins of both the living and the dead. Dr. Craig traces this doctrine from Irenaeus's early view of the Eucharist as a thank offering, through its codification at the Council of Trent, to its further development at Vatican II — exploring what it means for Christ to be "re-presented" to God in each celebration of the Mass.

Reasonable Faith Podcast
The Debate Over Hell: William Lane Craig Responds to Hellgate

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 41:18


The Hellgate discussion hosted by Kirk Cameron in January 2026 brought together several respected Christian thinkers to wrestle with one of the Bible's most difficult doctrines. It included Gavin Ortlund, Dan Paterson, Chris Date, and Paul Copan. In this episode, Dr. William Lane Craig evaluates the panel's discussion, considers the biblical arguments that were presented, and offers his own assessment of what Scripture teaches about hell, eternal punishment, and final judgment.About Dr. William Lane CraigWilliam Lane Craig is a philosopher and theologian and the founder of Reasonable Faith. His work spans the existence of God, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the fine-tuning of the universe, and the historicity of the resurrection.Dr. Craig's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IOH3GQReasonableFaith.org: https://www.reasonablefaith.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReasonableFaithOrgX: https://x.com/RFupdatesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reasonable-Faith/31578213228Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reasonablefaithorg/

American Conservative University
Defending Christianity  Dr William Lane Craig William Lane Craig Highlights

American Conservative University

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 31:03


Defending Christianity  Dr William Lane Craig William Lane Craig Highlights

Hope's Reason: A Podcast of Discipleship
Is William Lane Craig a Heretic For Believing That Adam Lived 750K Years Ago?

Hope's Reason: A Podcast of Discipleship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 3:37


Some Christians are upset about William Lane Craig's belief that Adam belonged to Heidelberg Man, a humanoid species that lived 750,000 years ago. Does this make William Lane Craig a heretic?You can purchase William Lane Craig's book on this subject through this Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4rEuWWRPlease consider supporting me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreasonVisit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.comFollow me on http://www.x.com/SJBedard and http://www.instagram.com/SJBedard and http://www.facebook.com/hopesreason

Provoke & Inspire Podcast
666: Atheism Is Unlivable w/ Dr. William Lane Craig

Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 30:54


Is there truth to "staying in your lane" regarding what God has called you to do? How do we navigate Gen-Z's view of spirituality? How do we know whether or not we will fall into sin again when we are in heaven?Author, apologist, and theologian Dr. William Lane Craig joins Ben on the podcast to answer these questions and more.----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan MailNewest Midroll

Creation Today Podcast
Animal Suffering: Did God Create It? with Eric Hovind and Curt Blattman | Creation Today Show #479

Creation Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 32:38


Join us as Eric Hovind sits down with Curt Blattman to discuss his new book, Creation and Evolution: The Ongoing Conversation —A Collection of Short Essays Exploring Life's Origins   For generations, Christians have been told they can merge millions of years into Genesis without consequences. But today, even well-known Christian thinkers like William Lane Craig are arguing that millions of years of evil, animal death, suffering, disease, predation, and extinction before Adam's sin somehow fit within God's good creation and even help point people to Christ. But does that actually fit Scripture? Together, Eric and Curt examine the growing compromise between Genesis and deep time, why death before sin matters, and how these ideas impact the authority of Scripture, the Fall, and the Gospel itself. Watch this Podcast on Video at: https://creationtoday.org/on-demand-classes/animal-suffering-did-god-create-it-creation-today-show-479/  Join Eric LIVE each Wednesday at 12 Noon CT for conversations with Experts. You can support this podcast by becoming a Creation Today Partner at CreationToday.org/Partner

Alpha and Omega Ministries
Something For Everyone Today!

Alpha and Omega Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 69:25


Three major topics on tap today. First, William Lane Craig and the reason for suffering in conversation with Alex O'Connor. Then, a Roman Catholic plays a clip and missed my point regarding Athanasius and "apostolic tradition." Then, the Neo-Morms are on the rise, and we get a confession of faith from one of them.

Dr. James White on SermonAudio
Something For Everyone Today!

Dr. James White on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 69:25


Three major topics on tap today. First, William Lane Craig and the reason for suffering in conversation with Alex O'Connor. Then, a Roman Catholic plays a clip and missed my point regarding Athanasius and "apostolic tradition." Then, the Neo-Morms are on the rise, and we get a confession of faith from one of them.

The Freethinking Podcast
Dr. Ryan Mullins Says William Lane Craig's Molinism Is Incoherent—But Is It?

The Freethinking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 91:05


Molinism is one of the most influential models for reconciling human libertarian freedom and divine sovereignty. While Dr. William Lane Craig is among its most well-known defenders, Dr. Ryan T. Mullins recently argued that Craig's particular articulation of Molinism may contain an incoherence and proposed a possible solution. In this episode, Tyson James of Sound Faith Consulting and Reasonable Faith joins us to examine the debate, unpack the philosophical issues at stake, and evaluate whether the alleged contradiction is genuine or whether William Lane Craig's formulation of Molinism remains coherent. Check out Ryan's work at: https://www.rtmullins.com/ Specific podcast referenced: https://www.rtmullins.com/podcast/episode/de00b8b6/ep-194-molinism Check out Sound Faith: https://soundfaithconsulting.com/ Join the FTM Team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing Dr. Mullins and Tyson 07:45 What Are the Strengths of Molinism? 13:30 Handling the Grounding Objection 30:00 Would God's Knowledge of His Own Counterfactuals Lead to Fatalism or Undermine Freedom? 46:24 The Issue with Logical Moments Prior to Creation 58:09 Ryan Mullins' Challenge: Is William Lane Craig's Molinism Incoherent? 1:13:00 Dr. Mullins Offers a Solution 1:28:08 Parting Words and Concluding Thoughts ➡️ TOPICS DISCUSSED ⬅️ Molinism, William Lane Craig, Ryan T. Mullins, middle knowledge, libertarian free will, divine sovereignty, divine foreknowledge, counterfactuals of creaturely freedom, the grounding objection, fatalism, providence, logical moments, Christian philosophy, theology, and apologetics. ➡️ 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 #Molinism #WilliamLaneCraig #RyanMullins #MiddleKnowledge #FreeWill #ChristianPhilosophy #Theology #Christianity #FreeThinkingMinistries

StarTalk Radio
Physics & Philosophy with Sean Carroll

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 47:39


Why is the past different from the future? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the universe's deepest questions like why is there anything, how we know we are in the real present, if there could be a unified theory of physics and more with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll. Originally aired August 29, 2023. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/physics-philosophy-with-sean-carroll/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Speak Life Podcast
Alex O'Connor's Biggest Objection to Christianity Backfires || SLP656

The Speak Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 48:30


Glen Scrivener reacts to William Lane Craig debating Alex O'Connor on the topic of God's existence.Full debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEBTtMjm_4U&tSend us your mini-revelations, stories, disagreements, questions and hot takes: podcast@speaklife.org.uk_____________________________Enjoy seeing life through the lens of Jesus? Here's where to find more Speak Life content: 321course.com // YouTube // Instagram // Website // DiscordFind out more and sign up to our Hero's Creed Intensive (18th-21st June) : speaklife.org.uk/intensivesOn 18th June at 7:30pm, we'll be joined by Dr Martin Shaw for a special live evening called Myths That Make Us.Tickets are limited, so book now at speaklife.org.uk/mythsIf you book for the full Hero's Creed Intensive, your ticket to Myths That Make Us is included for free.Support the show

Alpha and Omega Ministries
Mormon Ward Radio: Seriously?

Alpha and Omega Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 72:54


Dr. White tackles three major topics: William Lane Craig on suffering, a Roman Catholic missing the point on Athanasius & apostolic tradition, and a confession of faith from the rising "Neo-Morms."

Dr. James White on SermonAudio
Mormon Ward Radio: Seriously?

Dr. James White on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 72:54


Dr. White tackles three major topics: William Lane Craig on suffering, a Roman Catholic missing the point on Athanasius & apostolic tradition, and a confession of faith from the rising "Neo-Morms."

The Freethinking Podcast
Alex O'Connor vs William Lane Craig | What Really Happened?

The Freethinking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 118:00


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

The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast
Episode 158, Live Debate: Alex O'Connor x William Lane Craig

The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 110:57


This episode brings together two leading voices in philosophy of religion: William Lane Craig, one of the world's foremost Christian apologists, and Alex O'Connor, one of today's most prominent atheist thinkers. As they confront the arguments for and against belief in God, they seek to break the long-standing impasse between God and atheism. Hosted by Jonny Thomson and Jack Symes – we hope you enjoy the show! Links Unbelievable? Premier Christian Radio (YouTube) Alex O'Connor (YouTube)

The Reluctant Theologian Podcast

I present arguments for and against Molinism. I explain one reason for thinking that William Lane Craig's articulation of Molinism is incoherent. CreditsHost: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rtmullins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Wise Disciple with Nate Sala
The Animal Suffering Argument Christians Need to Face

Wise Disciple with Nate Sala

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 16:06


Alex O'Connor pressed William Lane Craig with one of the hardest objections to Christianity: animal suffering. If God is good, why is creation filled with predation, pain, disease, and death? In this video, I respond to the argument, examine where it overreaches, and show how Romans 8, Isaiah 11, and the hope of Christ give Christians a deeper answer.Link to original discussion: https://youtu.be/TAW6-_L4z9M?si=W7rcxPVPkpmSGr7g

Momentos de la Creación on Oneplace.com
¿La Sentencia de Muerte del Cristianismo?

Momentos de la Creación on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 2:25


Salmo 2:4“El que mora en los cielos se reirá; El Señor se burlará de ellos"."Creo que la evolución es absolutamente la sentencia de muerte del Cristianismo". No, éstas no son mis palabras. Estas palabras fueron pronunciadas por Frank Zindler un hombre ateo, y dejan muy en claro de lo que en realidad se trata el debate de los orígenes. No es nada menos que la línea del frente en la batalla entre dos creencias que son incompatibles.Mitológicamente, paso a paso, Zindler describió cómo había llegado a esa conclusión. "El efecto más devastador que la biología le hizo al Cristianismo", dijo, "fue el descubrimiento de la evolución biológica." En otras palabras, él empieza por declarar que la evolución ha sido comprobada, lo que, como saben, está muy lejos de la verdad.Luego, continúa diciendo que la evolución significa que Adán y Eva nunca existieron realmente. En sus propias palabras, "Ahora que sabemos que Adán y Eva nunca fueron personas reales, el mito central del cristianismo es destruido".Y ¿por qué es eso? Él continua, y cito: "Si nunca hubo un Adán y Eva, nunca hubo un pecado original. Si nunca hubo un pecado original, no hay necesidad de salvación. Si no hay necesidad de salvación, no hay necesidad de un salvador. Y, yo sostengo que eso pone al Jesús, histórico u otro, en las filas de los desempleados".Sí, los ateos tontamente creen que la evolución es la sentencia de muerte del Cristianismo. En realidad, la biología - con su realidad establecida de que la vida sólo proviene de la vida - apunta directamente a nuestro Creador. La Biología es, en realidad, la sentencia de muerte del ateísmo y la evolución.Oración: ¡Señor Jesús, Te pido que me utilices para ayudar a los demás a que vean que la vida sólo proviene de la vida y que la Vida original que empezó todo fuiste Tú! Amén.Ref: Frank Zindler cita tomada deL debate con William Lane Craig celebrado en 1993 en Willow Creek Community Church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1235/29?v=20251111

Surprising God
Can Molinism Defend Against Claims of Fatalism?

Surprising God

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 14:12


In his book, The Only WIse God, William Lane Craig defends Molinism against the claim that a God who knows everything everyone will ever do is a fatalistic theology.   Episode 51 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

Surprising God
What Might True Supernatural Knowledge Look Like?

Surprising God

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 11:31


In his book, The Only WIse God, William Lane Craig ponders the supernatural knowledge of Jesus. But when he gets down to the gritty work of describing that knowledge, he ends up with something rather mundane. Dan argues that true supernatural knowledge looks far greater than what Craig's theology allows. It looks, rather, unfathomable (as Isaiah says in 40:28) and without limit (as the Psalmist says in 147:5). Craig's understanding of God's knowledge is totally limited and easily fathomable.  Episode 50 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

Reasonable Faith Podcast
William Lane Craig is JUMPED by Lutheran Satire

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 21:10


Dr. Craig is satirized for his rejection of young earth creationism and his uncanny resemblance to David Lee Roth!

Life on the West Side
Did Jesus Rise?

Life on the West Side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 28:56


Christians believe in the Resurrection. But did it happen? Let us assess 6 historical claims and reason to the best explanation. Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "Did Jesus Rise?" This sermon is the seventh installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from John 20:1-9 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ and LEARN: Christian Doctrine.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):See the Alpha Course Guide for more.N. T. Wright, The Resurrection of the Son of God (Fortress Press).For more on historical claims and the resurrection, see espeically William Lane Craig and Gary Habermas.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Historical Jesus
E229. Crucifixion, Burial, Resurrection

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 10:15


Lets investigate the truth, myth, traditions, legend, and mysteries surrounding Galilean, Jesus of Nazareth, with the help of an analytic philosopher, Christian apologist, and theologian. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW Systematic Philosophical Theology by W. L. Craig at https://amzn.to/3JwAVft ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: In the Arena-The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig podcast (episode: Examining the Historical Jesus, 08dec2023). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quantum - The Wee Flea Podcast
Beauty for Ashes 24 - Death of a False Prophet, Euthanasia and Country of the Week Ireland

Quantum - The Wee Flea Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 44:39


This week we look at the influence of Paul Ehrlich; the latest trendy virtue signalling - robbing supermarkets; Nicole Kidman at the Oscars; Pam Duncan-Clancey, Jeremy Balfour, Humza Yousaf and Joni Eareckson-Tada on Euthanasia; Iran and the death of Ali Larijani; Country of the Week - Ireland; Feedback; Greta and Cuba; BTS return to Seoul; the death of Len Deighton; Death of Chuck Norris;  Grace Tame;  Iranian women football players; Albo visits West Sydney Mosque; Peter Atkins and William Lane Craig; and the Final Word - Psalm 40; with music from Genesis, Clannad, the Cranberries, BTS, Christy Moore, and U2.

The Sean McDowell Show
William Lane Craig: The Case for God Is Stronger Than Ever

The Sean McDowell Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 61:38 Transcription Available


Are the arguments for God’s existence still standing… or have they been defeated? After more than four decades of debates, writings, and public discussions, Dr. William Lane Craig offers a fascinating assessment of where the conversation stands today and why belief in God is far from intellectually obsolete. In this in-depth conversation with Sean McDowell, Dr. Craig walks through six major arguments for the existence of God, explaining why he believes they are not only still relevant—but stronger than ever when taken together. READ: Systematic Philosophical Theology, Volume IIb: Excursus on Natural Theology, the Trinity (https://amzn.to/4lMjXcg) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Way UK
FROM ATHEIST TO BELIEVER | LUKE THORNTON'S TESTIMONY

The Way UK

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 44:03


Join Izzy and Zach for an incredibly powerful conversation with Luke Thornton as he shares his radical journey from being a passionate atheist who debated Christians to encountering the truth of Jesus and discovering that faith is not opposed to reason but deeply grounded in it. This episode unpacks what it truly means to search for truth with intellectual honesty, the moment everything changed when watching a debate that challenged his atheism, and the transformative power of community and Alpha in bringing head knowledge to heart transformation. Luke opens up about growing up in a completely secular household in Yorkshire, his frustration with Christians who claimed to believe but lived no differently, and the philosophical crisis he faced when realising that atheism left him with no free will, no objective morality, and ultimately no purpose. Discover how a two-hour debate between Sam Harris and William Lane Craig cracked open his worldview, how a Christian in a co-working space invited him to Alpha, and why he stopped swearing overnight the moment he said yes to Jesus. FOLLOW LUKE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lukethornton___ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Truth Unbound with Walter Swaim
Adam Wasn't Created? Why William Lane Craig Is Wrong [VIDEO]

Truth Unbound with Walter Swaim

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 21:25


Adam Wasn't Created? Why William Lane Craig Is Wrong.  Was Adam directly created by God — or did he emerge from an evolved hominid population? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walter Swaim examines William Lane Craig's proposal that Adam and Eve may have belonged to Homo heidelbergensis nearly 750,000 years ago. If Adam was selected from an existing population and later endowed with a  rational soul, serious theological questions follow: • Did death exist before sin? • Was Adam truly the first man? • What happens to Romans 5 and federal headship? • Does Genesis 1–11 remain historical narrative? • Can the gospel framework survive an evolutionary Adam? This is not a personal attack. It is a theological examination of a major shift in Christian anthropology. At stake is the doctrine of creation, the origin of sin, and the foundation of redemption itself. If Adam wasn't created — what was he? Watch and decide. Audio only and video: https://truthunbound.podbean.com/  Truth Unbound website: https://truthunbound.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnbound  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TruthUnboundMinistries  Info@TruthUnbound.org LBU.edu

Truth Unbound with Walter Swaim
Adam Wasn't Created? Why William Lane Craig Is Wrong. [AUDIO]

Truth Unbound with Walter Swaim

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 21:25


Adam Wasn't Created? Why William Lane Craig Is Wrong.  Was Adam directly created by God — or did he emerge from an evolved hominid population? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walter Swaim examines William Lane Craig's proposal that Adam and Eve may have belonged to Homo heidelbergensis nearly 750,000 years ago. If Adam was selected from an existing population and later endowed with a  rational soul, serious theological questions follow: • Did death exist before sin? • Was Adam truly the first man? • What happens to Romans 5 and federal headship? • Does Genesis 1–11 remain historical narrative? • Can the gospel framework survive an evolutionary Adam? This is not a personal attack. It is a theological examination of a major shift in Christian anthropology. At stake is the doctrine of creation, the origin of sin, and the foundation of redemption itself. If Adam wasn't created — what was he? Watch and decide. Audio only and video: https://truthunbound.podbean.com/  Truth Unbound website: https://truthunbound.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnbound  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TruthUnboundMinistries  Info@TruthUnbound.org LBU.edu

The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast
Best of BAM: On Guard with William Lane Craig, and Q&A

The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 28:01 Transcription Available


On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews William Lane Craig about his book On Guard, a great resource for equipping you to defend your faith.Hank also answers the following questions:Isn't the word “apologetics” a poor choice for designating the defense of the faith for sounding like we are apologizing? John - St. Louis, MO (15:13)Is there evidence for the resurrection and the martyrdom of the disciples that I can show to my skeptic friend? Israel - El Paso, TX (16:54)At what age do we become accountable for our sins? Andrea - Springfield, MO (20:49)

Take 2 Theology
Does Baptism Save? A Clear Framework for a Divisive Question

Take 2 Theology

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 32:41


Episode 2.82In this episode, Michael and Zach examine the doctrine of baptism using William Lane Craig's carefully defined taxonomy, focusing not on mode or tradition, but on the central theological question: what, if anything, does water baptism actually do?The discussion begins by framing baptism as commanded, important, and normative for Christians—while also recognizing that disagreements over baptism, though real, are non-cardinal. From there, the episode walks through Craig's two broad categories: the figuralist view, which sees baptism as symbolic only, and the realist view, which holds that saving realities are somehow present in the act itself.Under the realist umbrella, three increasingly strong models are evaluated: occasionalism, instrumental causation, and proximate causation. Each is assessed for biblical coherence, theological consistency, and historical pressure—particularly the early church's reliance on exceptions such as the thief on the cross, baptism of blood, and baptism of desire.The episode then turns to Craig's strongest exegetical argument from Acts, noting that water baptism and Spirit baptism never coincide in the narrative. This observation proves decisive in undermining all sacramental realist models, not merely the strongest versions. Infant baptism is also addressed, with attention to faith as a necessary prerequisite for baptism in the New Testament.The episode concludes by articulating Craig's positive position: salvation is by faith alone, while baptism stands as the ordained culmination of conversion—an act of obedience, public identification with Christ, and entry into the visible church. Baptism does not save, but those who are saved are called to be baptized.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/EacK2AZXT6cMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Alpha and Omega Ministries
Road Trip DL from Flower Mound: Lots of Topics, Mainly Atonement and Free Will

Alpha and Omega Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 67:05


Covered a lot of topics today from here in Texas, but mainly looked at some material regarding people's responses to comments about Romans 5, the atonement (responding to William Lane Craig's denial of original sin), and the ever-present idol of man's "free will."

The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast
On Guard with William Lane Craig, and Q&A

The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 28:01 Transcription Available


On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/02/26), Hank interviews William Lane Craig about his book On Guard, a great resource for equipping you to defend your faith.Hank also answers the following questions:Isn't the word “apologetics” a poor choice for designating the defense of the faith for sounding like we are apologizing? John - St. Louis, MO (15:13)Is there evidence for the resurrection and the martyrdom of the disciples that I can show to my skeptic friend? Israel - El Paso, TX (16:54)At what age do we become accountable for our sins? Andrea - Springfield, MO (20:49)

Reasonable Faith Podcast
Is William Lane Craig an Atheist?

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 21:29


The headline is misleading! The issue is understanding God's simplicity!