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315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

07/15/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
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.
What Does the Resurrection Matter?

04/21/23

1 min

By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik

Gretchen and Katie are back together to talk about how the resurrection impacts daily life. While apologetics are important, to analyze "if" the resurrection happened, this episode is the step beyond that, and asks how the resurrection changes our outlook and our daily interactions.
An apology for apologetics

04/14/23

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

What is "apologetics," anyway? How can the Christian utilize apologetics in their witness of Jesus Christ? Apologist Adam Francisco returns to show Craig and Troy how apologetics--while not the silver bullet of witnessing--can be properly used to help overcome an unbeliever's objections to the faith.
- Christian Apologetics
Adam Francisco apologizes for the resurrection!

04/07/23

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Well that was a click-baitey title, wasn't it? But here's what we mean: Lutheran theologian and apologist Adam Francisco joins Craig and Troy as we discuss the importance of the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

04/04/23

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we tell the story of an Oxford Don’s Radio broadcasts during World War II.
Is Atheism Foolish?

03/24/23

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman

In the cultural debate over God's existence, should the burden of proof rest on atheism rather than theism?
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.
What Does Athens Have To Do With Jerusalem?

03/09/23

1 min

By Adam Francisco | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman

Are theology and philosophy compatible?
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
291: Schleiermacher - The Death of the Saviour the End of All Sacrifices

01/25/23

7 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Isn’t That A Daisy? In this episode, we discuss Friedrich Schleiermacher’s Good Friday sermon, focusing on preaching the cross, where to locate sin, what effect the law has on our external works, and why a proclaimer is necessary to get the Gospel.
CHA Weekend Edition Presents Dallas Willard: Christian, Philosopher

01/21/23

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for January 21-22, 2023
- Christian History
- Philosophy