In this provocative episode, Aaron sits down with Joel Carini, "The Natural Theologian," to explore the challenges of truth-seeking within evangelicalism. From the insular approach of seminary education to the open inquiry at the University of Chicago, Joel contrasts how these environments shape Christian thought. They dive into presuppositionalism, natural theology, and why evangelicals often shy away from engaging with opposing views. Join us for a candid conversation about faith, doubt, and the pursuit of truth.
CHAPTERS
(0:00:00 - Introduction)
(0:02:06 - Seminary vs. University of Chicago: A Tale of Two Educations)
(0:03:38 - What is Presuppositionalism?)
(0:09:05 - The University of Chicago’s Truth-Seeking Approach)
(0:15:24 - The Limits of Presuppositionalism in Apologetics)
(0:19:32 - Evangelicals and the Fear of Being Wrong)
(0:25:18 - Critiquing Evangelicalism’s Defensive Mindset)
(0:33:25 - Finding Common Ground with Non-Believers)
(0:44:57 - What is Natural Theology?)
(0:54:00 - Learning from Secular Thinkers to Strengthen Faith)
(1:00:20 - Wrapping Up: Building Faith on a Solid Foundation)
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🌐 The Natural Theologian: https://joelcarini.substack.com/
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