Ep. 195 Open Theism and Its Discontents
In today's episode I consider arguments for and against open theism. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. U...
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20 of 195 episodesEp. 194 Molinism
I present arguments for and against Molinism. I explain one reason for thinking that William Lane Craig's articulation of Molinism is incohe...
Ep. 193 Theological Determinism
I present arguments for and against theological determinism. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. Universit...
Ep. 192 Theories of Divine Providence
I introduce the basic framework for theological determinism, Molinism, and open theism. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St An...
Ep. 191 Human Free Will
Today's episode gives a closer look at human free will and its connection to different theories of divine providence. Credits Host: R.T. Mul...
Ep. 190 Divine Simplicity Horror Stories, Open Theism, and Questioning the Freedom/Foreknowledge Problem
In today's episode I chat about the new book, "Contemplating Divine Simplicity: 5 Views." I tell a simplicity horror story. Then I consider...
Ep. 189 The Incarnation: 4 Views Sneak Peek
Andrew Hollingsworth and I have been finishing the "Incarnation: 4 Views" debate book. Today I give you a sneak peek at the book. Some histo...
Ep. 188 Advice to Young Christian Philosophers
I recently gave the Swindel Lecture in Philosophy of Religion at Talbot School of Theology. While I was there I was asked to give some advic...
Ep. 187 God's Creation of a Friendly Universe
If God's most central purpose is to enter into friendship with humanity, what kind of universe does God need to create? Credits Host: R.T. M...
Ep. 186 Why Create? God's Most Central Purpose
I chat about the reasons for why God would create, and the implications for divine providence. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University o...
Ep. 185 God, Providence, and Predestination
I'm kick starting a series of episodes on divine providence. In this episode I introduce the basic concepts of God, providence, and predesti...
Ep. 184 Questioning Divine Providence with Ryan Shields
In today's episode, I sit down with Ryan Shields to talk about a range of issues pertaining to divine providence. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins...
Ep. 183 The TikTok Objection that No Christian Can Answer, Well, Except for Me Because I am R.T. Mullins
I was recently in Boston to present at the Sound Faith apologetics conference. I thought I would record an episode based on one of my talks...
Ep. 182 Why is the Doctrine of God So Controversial
In case you haven't noticed, people can get really angry when debating the nature of God. Why is the doctrine of God so controversial? Credi...
Ep. 181 The Atheism of William Lane Craig
Yesterday I learned that William Lane Craig is an atheist. I was very saddened to learn that Craig has lost his faith. According to Time Mag...
Ep. 180 Was Nicaea Good or Bad? Tyler McNabb vs Steven Nemes
It is the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. We have 4 big questions that we want to debate. Was the Council of Nicaea a good thi...
Ep. 179 Monsters, Cultural Apologetics, and Christianity is Coming Back to Life
In today's episode I reflect on monsters, the state of cultural apologetics, and why it matters for the renewed interest in Christianity amo...
Ep 178 Open Theism and the Open Future
Lately I have seen some apologists online run arguments against open theism's view of omniscience. Unfortunately, these arguments rest on a...
Ep. 177 Does God Learn?
In today’s episode I want to talk about God’s omniscience, and whether or not God learns. William Lane Craig recently released a video sayin...
Ep. 176 Plotinus on God and the World
In today’s episode I want to talk about the curious case of Plotinus. The late ancient Greek philosopher who’s views on God and the world ha...