Thinking Christianly #31 – Understanding Free Will and Living Well
Mar 15, 2024
46:21
Stan, JP, and Jordan delved deeper into the concepts of libertarian free will, compatibilism, and determinism, extending their discussion beyond theological topics to many other important issues.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Implications of our understanding of freedom related to law and politics
- The difference between freedom and determinism in the social sciences
- Understanding counseling in light of our free will
- How understanding the nature of free will helps us grow in Christ
- Free will as a reason to believe we have a soul
- The theme of hope and redemption in Scripture, and why this should inform our views on freedom
Resources and References:
- John Seale, The National Endowment for the Humanities
- Mass Shootings: The Role of the Media in Promoting Generalized Imitation
- Peggy Noonan, “We’re More Than Political Animals” – Wall Street Journal
- Thinking Christianly #19: Finding Quiet When Experiencing Anxiety and Depression
- Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines