The Analytic Christian

I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Bates to his recent book, "Beyond the Salvation Wars: Why Both Protestants and Catholics Must Reimagine How We Are Saved" linked below.https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Salvation-Wars-Protestants-Catholics/dp/1540961737/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bA_aMC5JbBDl4LRH_2HpsCTgJLNgYEQYXoOLlviN0jyydLx_lxCoUf2esWk6FySsLPEg4kLV6QqGzkKCIPQ6IrcQvoTDqwkymRKro4fOnfc.sVNakTrFgKlPhygXZQ6T6XgXKXMKlvsjW06j7y9WpXM&dib_tag=se&hvadid=713541891727&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9014321&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13710165099483574680--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13710165099483574680&hvtargid=kwd-2327802791462&hydadcr=22565_13730680&keywords=beyond+the+salvation+wars&mcid=cef4a76d9cdc38f98b0bfa5ee7c5e253&qid=1754883833&sr=8-10:00 Intro0:47 Is Unity Realistic?7:07 What is the Gospel Allegiance Model?12:44 What Do Protestants & Catholics Get Right & Wrong About the Gospel?21:42 What Role Does Baptism Play in Salvation?41:25 Rethinking Justification, Sanctification, & Good WorksI am in need of your financial support. After losing several patrons recently, giving is down currently about $125/month. Please consider becoming a patron for $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go tohttps://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me attheanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com

Dr. Taylor Cyr joined me to discuss his paper, "A Puzzle About Death's Badness: Can Death Be Bad for the Paradise-Bound?" published in the International Journal for the Philosophy of Religion. The link to the paper is below.https://philarchive.org/rec/CYRAPA-20:00 – Intro00:44 Exploring the Puzzle02:27 Common Assumptions and Intuitive Beliefs03:56 Temporal Life vs. Eternal Paradise05:04 Unsatisfactory Answers to the Puzzle09:22 Pro Tanto Bad and Emotional Responses13:22 Proposed Solutions to the Puzzle22:00 Exploring the Paradox of Death and Grief23:17 Theological Implications of Prolonged Life25:43 Purgatory: A Deeper Dive30:30 Protestant Perspectives on Purgatory34:28 Metaphysical Views on Death and Resurrection38:25 Levels of Paradise: A New Perspective43:17 Final ThoughtsI am in need of your financial support. After losing several patrons recently, giving is down about $125/month. Please consider becoming a patron for as $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go tohttps://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me attheanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com

Dr. Zachary Manis joined me to discuss his book, "Thinking Through the Problem of Hell: The Divine Presence Model."Link to the bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Through-Problem-Hell-Presence/dp/166677143000:00 Intro00:55 Exploring the Problem of Justice02:27 Counterarguments to the Problem of Justice19:15 The Problem of Coercion24:12 The Problem of Love27:04 Misguided Solutions to the Problem of Hell34:00 The Divine Presence Model46:25 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Providence47:21 The Role of Tradition in Interpreting Core Doctrines48:34 Debating the Doctrine of Hell50:31 Divine Processions and Church History57:20 Introducing the Divine Presence Model of Hell59:53 Philosophical and Theological Implications01:07:31 Biblical Support for the Divine Presence Model01:15:03 Addressing Common Objections01:33:43 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsI am in need of your financial support. After losing several patrons in recent months, giving is down about $125/month. Please consider becoming a patron for $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go tohttps://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me attheanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com

I'm joined by Dr. Brian Cutter and Dr. Philip Swenson to discuss their forthcoming article titled, "The Omission Theodicy" linked below.https://philarchive.org/rec/CUTTOT0:00 Intro1:01 What is a Subsumption Theodicy?10:27 What is the Omission Theodicy?15:42 Objection 1- Why Not Cut Out the Middle Man?20:31 Objection 2- It’s Not Worth the Cost23:46 Objection 3- What About Sufferer Centered Requirements?27:46 Objection 4- It’s Ad hoc with Wild & Implausible Speculations30:57 Objection 5- This Doesn't Fit With the Bible36:36 Advantages of the Omission Theodicy Over Other Theodicies53:21 Jordan's Final Thoughts on the Theodicy56:27 A Lingering QuestionLinks to two interview with Dr. Philip Swenson on objections to free will theodicieshttps://youtu.be/-QbYRxcz_qc?si=dlMWZc5426EjBjoIhttps://youtu.be/Wu7Vw6iDSgs?si=WFhYKTG7tIN4Fo21I am in need of your financial support. After losing several patrons recently, giving is down currently about $150/month. Please consider becoming a patron for as $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go tohttps://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me attheanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com

In this episode, two Christian scholars, Dr. Peter Enns and Dr. William Lane Craig, discuss differing views on the historicity of Adam and Eve. 00:00 Adam and Eve - Mere Fiction or Reality?00:37 What’s at Stake? (Dr. Enns)01:46 What's at Stake? (Dr. Craig)06:44 Agreement & Disagreement on What's at Sake09:42 Ad- Career Mentorship Program (Christians for Impact)11:11 What is the Genre of Genesis 1-11? (Dr. Enns)17:47 What is the Genre of Genesis 1-11? (Dr. Craig)25:01 Disagreement on Use of Genealogies as Indications of Historicity36:25 What did the Apostle Paul think about the Historicity of Adam and Eve? (Dr. Enns)41:04 What did the Apostle Paul think about the Historicity of Adam and Eve? (Dr. Craig)44:27 Disagreement on the Doctrine of Inspiration46:50 How does the Science of Human Origins bear on the Historicity of Adam and Eve?52:56 Jordan's Summary of the Discussion54:28 Dr. Enn's Concluding Thoughts56:03 Dr. Craig's Concluding Thoughts56:20 Which Video to Watch NextLink to FREE Career Mentorship Programhttps://bit.ly/3YEziAzLink to Dr. Enns bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Adam-Bible-Doesnt-Origins/dp/158743315XLink to Dr. Craig's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Quest-Historical-Adam-Scientific-Exploration/dp/080287911X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17MKDKJCCM8R3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ql0XKZFADeK2oT474qXQSRQAovkKXUBbaPdEGiazO8TNsXnf1MxjxY2ps_UHZ4OIluNkeZzQFudh7n-NHDV29sw0j7f1UhlmhI5edaw0AORTCeMI70pq0ruTim4MQOJ2t5WSnTE0BZw5ZaRJWBgk7fzAf29iaFYMTB01W0gwrAk.tiCoFwpXJF-N68sftSKR9S0DT32PXRXelWCNFbmvSnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=william+lane+craig+historical+adam&qid=1735012818&s=books&sprefix=william+lane+craig+historical+adam%2Cstripbooks%2C110&sr=1-1Please consider supporting this ministry by becoming a patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future interviews, email me at [email protected]

Dr. John H. Walton joined me to discuss the updates to his book on the Lost World of Genesis One.Link to the bookhttps://www.amazon.com/New-Explorations-Lost-World-Genesis/dp/1514004917/ref=asc_df_1514004917?mcid=0396e0d0e7ec3714bd5d628e5bd2d8ed&hvocijid=16802412791478193463-1514004917-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16802412791478193463&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014313&hvtargid=pla-2281435179098&psc=1I am in need of your financial support. After losing several patrons recently, giving is down about $150/month. Please consider becoming a patron for as $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go tohttps://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me attheanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com

I'm joined by Dr. Justin Mooney, an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at College of the Holy Cross. He recommends five books you should read if you're interested in exploring the metaphysics.LINK TO FREE CAREER MENTORSHIPhttps://bit.ly/3YEziAzBook 1https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Basics-Michael-Rea-ebook/dp/B08NTVM432/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LWFX8FFI4UOD&keywords=metaphysics%20the%20basics%20rea&qid=1688937420&sprefix=metaphysics%20the%20basics%20re%2Caps%2C366&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR3RWsVIoNtB0KZm_Vynq27LfAz58uU2koP868JMLysoXUlt-aIYJYk6RPUBook 2https://www.amazon.com/Plurality-Worlds-David-K-Lewis/dp/0631224262/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MLW5K69F5P2M&keywords=on%20the%20plurality%20of%20worlds%20david%20lewis&qid=1688937490&sprefix=on%20the%20plura%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR2I4vIgEdtU_tKwlwzKO8SBSc8X-vbzcCMyZA4oRsFxYFiDAcS49ol2qWUBook 3https://www.amazon.com/Four-Dimensionalism-Ontology-Persistence-Association-Occasional/dp/0199263523/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OL9PYJLDL41C&keywords=four%20dimensionalism%20sider&qid=1688937565&sprefix=sider%20four%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR29-VKgRtTcpTqtz6_Ck4GIe5BjEBNmfBncfxLCVtUjOXmBfdmGInqbyZwBook 4https://www.amazon.com/Material-Beings-Peter-van-Inwagen/dp/0801483069/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GKBA2MWLRG54&keywords=material%20beings%20peter%20van%20inwagen&qid=1688937586&sprefix=material%20beings%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR01icefb4L4mUK-b6XyCtjPXKgRIL2JMXa-DnT5imguiAk6npNNn54Q--oBook 5https://www.amazon.com/Fiction-Metaphysics-Cambridge-Studies-Philosophy/dp/0521640806/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KPKFM7O47076&keywords=fiction%20and%20metaphysics%20thomasson&qid=1688937607&sprefix=fiction%20and%20metaphysics%20thomasson%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1q8weq2B-xgJLkPkVAcdm6Hz4SIU_dzZlTBaiUcZIkKjCGyFh6T_-TgfkBook 6https://www.amazon.com/Survey-Metaphysics-J-Lowe/dp/0198752539/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UTT2W5LA9UI3&keywords=lowe+metaphysics&qid=1689012423&sprefix=lowe+metaphysics%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bcPlease consider becoming a Patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristian.comIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, email me at [email protected]

Dr. Brian Cutter is an expert in the philosophy of mind and he's a professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.Link to Dr. Cutter's paper:https://philpapers.org/archive/CUTTAE.pdfLink to FREE Career Mentorship Programhttps://bit.ly/3YEziAz00:00 What is the AI Ensoulment Hypothesis?00:20 Should we believe the AI Ensoulment Hypothesis?00:55 Two Key Assumptions04:36 Christians for Impact Ad06:25 The Alien Argument18:40 The Fitting Recipient Argument35:30 Recommended Next VideoPlease consider becoming a patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have a question or suggestion for a future video please email me at [email protected]

Dr. Matthew Benton is a professor of philosophy at Seattle Pacific University, and author of the book "Knowledge and God" linked below.Link to Dr. Benton's Book:https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/philosophy/philosophy-general-interest/knowledge-and-god?format=HB&isbn=9781009533614Link to Free Career Mentorship:https://bit.ly/3YEziAzPlease consider becoming a patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristian

Dr. Dustin Crummett is the Executive Director of the Insect Institute and an Affiliate Instructor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Tacoma. In this interview he gives a total of 18 book recommendations. The first 5 are at an intro level, and the others serve as more advanced and specific readings.Link to FREE CAREER MENTORSHIP:https://bit.ly/3YEziAzLink to My Video on Why Christians Should Be Effective Altruistshttps://youtu.be/plutFlvSFxgLink to a My Video on a Dilemma for Effective Altruismhttps://youtu.be/1JrzirY9mMQLink to Dustin's YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@dustin.crummettIf you value the content I produce on my channel, please consider becoming a patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for a future interview, please email me at [email protected]