Parker's Pensées

In this episode I have a conversation with professor and author, Michael Jahosky, about his new book, The Good News of The Return of The King. We get into Tolkien's intention behind the series and Michael schools us on literary devices. You're going to learn something!  Grab the book here: https://amzn.to/3nTTYBc Become a Patreon supporter to get instant access to all the new episodes as I record them instead of waiting for their release date here:  https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Kant scholar, Chris Firestone, gives us an intro to Kant and then goes in on his interpretation of Kant's religious views, particularly Kant's views on Christianity. Firestone argues that most people who read Kant stop at the first Critique (of Pure Reason) but to truly know what Kant believed you must read the rest of Kant's critiques (his second and third) along with some of his other writings.  if you've enjoyed the podcast, then consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Get Parker's Pensées stickers and get early access to episodes like this one weeks in advance. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode we discuss God's omniscience in light of qualia experiences like eating a hot dog. We go over Frank Jackson's "What Mary Didn't Know" article and Linda Zagzebski's Omnisubjectivity theory. If you like this podcast, then consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For $5 a month you can get all the episodes the day that I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees?fan_landing=true Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Taylor Cyr, professor of philosophy and co-host of The Free Will Show, breaks down the requisite definitions to situate us into the free will conversation and then we discuss his own unique contributions to the conversation on determinism and moral responsibility. His position is called "semicompatibilism". Check out his awesome podcast here: https://thefreewillshow.com/ If you want to get early access to the newest episodes then click the link below to become a Patreon supporter. I'm developing a large backlog of episodes, both interviews and my own constructive work. So if you're impatient like me, become a supporter and get the episodes as I record them rather than waiting for their release dates. https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees?fan_landing=true Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. James Anderson joins me to talk all things transcendental arguments. We explain what the heck that means and then discuss Descartes, Kant, Aristotle, Van Til and more as Dr. Anderson recounts some of his own transcendental arguments for the existence of God. It's a tougher one for the uninitiated, but it's not too bad. Rewind and listen over if you aren't following a particular section. Enjoy!  Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Paul Gould explains his particular view of Christian Platonism. We get into lots of metaphysics along the way and he defines his terms very well. He's the man. Enjoy!  Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode I define human as being made in the image of God, then I try to flesh out what it means to image God through the Triperspectival method of John Frame. I explain that to image God is to be a re-interpreter, a sub-creator, and an emulative lover. If none of that makes any sense to you, no fear, it will all be explained!  Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, philosopher Dr. Tyler McNabb introduces us to epistemology in general and religious epistemology in particular. He then explains the epistemology of Alvin Plantinga and we recount Tyler's own various advancements on the Plantingian Project. You're going to level up!  Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, I discuss science fiction stories with my dad, author Jim Settecase/Frankie Chocolate, and their relation to the Christian faith and God's world. Pops discusses his top 10 favorite sci-fi stories and I make him tell us a couple of his own.  check out his book The Fur Coat to Die For here: https://www.amazon.com/Fur-coat-die-other-stories/dp/1493747878/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=the+fur+coat+to+die+for+frankie+chocolate&qid=1600276906&sr=8-5 Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode I go over the Fermi Paradox, i.e. the question "if the universe is teeming with Aliens... where is everybody?" and then I discuss how the discovery of aliens would impact my Christian faith.  Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/