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337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

01/26/24

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Simple Man. In this episode, we read G.K. Chesterton and discuss everything from simple living to the death and resurrection of Christ as the foundation of reality, the higher meaning of cups, and why a tomato is just a tomato.
Is Israel God's Chosen Nation?

12/06/23

7 mins

By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith

Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023; the bloody conflict leaves some Christians asking theological questions about the modern state of Israel.
Evolution, information, and design

10/11/23

6 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

This is the last episode in David and Adam’s series on the philosophical and scientific reasons for believing in God’s existence.
Episode 249: Theology as Habitus Practicus

09/21/23

9 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

In episode TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE, Wade, Mike, and Jason discuss theology as a practicus habitus (a practical aptitude or habitude or habit).
- Practical Theology
Reason through the ages

09/13/23

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam discuss how reason’s competence (with respect to the Christian tradition) has changed over the centuries.
- Faith
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Reason
- Christian Apologetics
- Philosophy
314: Girard - I Saw Satan Fall Like Lightning

07/03/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Satan Drives Out Satan? In this episode, we dig deep into Jesus’ question, Can Satan drive out Satan? With the help of Rene Gerard’s book, I Saw Satan Fall Like Lightening. This episode goes into some extremely deep waters regarding the mimetic tradition, the nature of sacrifice, scapegoating, Satan’s power, and Jesus’ crucifixion.
310: Sasse - The Theologia Crucis belongs to the Western Church

06/04/23

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

It’s the Cross, Stupid. In this episode, we discuss how God makes a theologian of the cross, how the theology of glory infiltrates churches and their doctrine, and how the cross of Christ reveals the truth about human history.
306: Nagel - The Medicine of Immortality

05/08/23

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Honey, Where Did This Thing Come From? In this episode, we discuss the Lord’s Supper, early church tradition, worship, and the question, “Where did this come from?” At the same time, we read Dr. Norman Nagel’s essay, “Medicine of Immortality and Antidote against Death.”
301: Nestigen - The Two Kingdoms Distinction

04/05/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Distinct, But Not Divided. In this episode, we discuss the Christian doctrine of the two kingdoms and its consequences for the Christian life while reading James Nestigen's "The Two Kingdoms Distinction."
Should Christians Engage With Philosophy?

03/17/23

1 min

By Adam Francisco | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman

Caleb, Adam, and Bruce revisit the relationship between faith and reason.
Friday, February 3, 2023

02/03/23

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the eccentric mystic Simone Weil.
- Christian History
- Philosophy
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

01/31/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the curious story of America’s first Congressional Chaplain.