Theology & Ethics

From Casey Luskin: In the original version of this podcast I had an unintentional slip of the tongue where I said that the Whewell Centre is 'in Cambridge University.' This was an accidental mistake, and this is not how I or others normally describe the Whewell Centre. The Whewell Centre is not formally affiliated with Cambridge University and is an 'independent academic centre', as the Whewell Centre website states (https://whewellcentre.uk/), based in the town of Cambridge. The video has now been corrected.Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Casey Luskin & Brian Miller) discuss recent accusations against the Intelligent Design community, chiefly from Sam McKee, & why the ID movement is stronger than ever.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:03:57-Understanding Evolutionary Trees00:17:13-Can Evolution Produce New Genetic Material?00:32:03-Does Convergence Prove Evolution?00:48:34-On Tiktaalik & Ghost Lineages00:58:59-Disagreement About Human-Chimp DNA01:18:39-The Problem With Attacking Credentials01:22:01-Complex Innovations01:26:56-Cancer As Evidence For Evolution01:30:27-Addressing Personal Attacks Against ID01:51:50-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:03:23-What Is The Goal Of Islam?00:07:19-Muslim Methods Of Influence00:13:17-Can Muslims Truly Flourish?00:24:42-Islam & The Image Of God00:27:39-Islam & The Nature Of God00:31:45-Islam & Geopolitics00:39:12-Cultural vs. Gospel Influence00:46:08-Sharia Law Should Be Unthinkable00:51:28-Evangelism To Muslims01:01:50-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:00:55-The Book00:16:31-Animism & Nature00:31:43-Is There A Compelling Case For Paganism?00:44:51-On Consciousness00:57:13-Can We Really Be Disenchanted?01:06:30-Closing Thoughts

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 7 of a series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the syncretism happening between paganism and Christianity.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:01:48-Syncretism & Pagan Creep in the Church00:12:40-General Revelation & Ideological Overlap00:18:34-Christians And Demons00:25:24-Cultural vs. Spiritual00:29:24-Consumerism & Pop Culture00:34:25-The Irony of Pagan Environmentalism

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, whether Odysseus is a hero, and when art becomes lies.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:12-Is The Odyssey Woke?00:17:31-Is It Subtle, Or Just Boring?00:28:07-Is Odysseus A Hero?00:48:40-Are We Whitewashing Greek Paganism?01:08:13-The Idea Of Homecoming01:12:55-When Do Artists Become Liars?01:20:14-Buddhism & Daoism01:23:13-Concluding Thoughts

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and whether the film represents Christian or pagan virtue.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:03:00-How To Think About Nolan’s Odyssey00:07:44-Adapting Stories For Modern Audiences00:10:55-The Casting of Elliot Page00:13:18-Taking Art At Face Value00:17:39-On the Ethos of the Film00:30:12-Is It Christian?00:40:23-Is It Pagan?00:44:56-Odysseus’ Character Arc01:08:23-Fight Scenes01:12:24-Concluding Comments

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this live episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Emily Stevens, Mihretu Guta & Finney Premkumar) discuss what AI is and isn’t, and explore the spiritual and practical harms of this exploding technology.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:05:46-Speaker Presentations00:54:36-Is the Goal of AI to Present Truth?01:06:50-Can AI Replace Human Relationships?01:16:49-Is There Hope of Slowing the Expansion of AI?01:32:35-Is There a Correct Way to Embrace AI?01:37:28-How Should Christians Approach AI?01:42:28-Should Good Actors Pursue AI to Beat Bad Actors?01:44:05-Can the Good Ever Outweigh the Bad?01:45:39-Can We Embed Good Values in Our AI?01:49:57-Closing Comments

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 6 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the spiritual world, and the conflicting approaches of the Christian and Pagan communities.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!#carlteichrib #joshuafarris #angels #demons #spirits #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #environmentalism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bibleCHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:33-Michael Heiser & the Unseen Realm00:12:34-Spirituality in the World00:24:26-Spirituality in the Church00:34:38-Spirituality in Politics00:41:01-Spirituality in the Bible00:53:59-Spirituality in Physical Places01:19:44-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guests Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) discuss the Iran war, and particularly push back on a couple articles written by Ed Feser, who came out vocally against the US involvement in Iran.Ed Feser’s articles:https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/03/100437/https://firstthings.com/does-just-war-doctrine-require-moral-certainty/If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!#edfeser #timmilosch #keithpavlischek #iranwar #israel #donaldtrump #justwartheory #pacifism #christianrealism #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bibleCHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:15-Ed Feser’s Articles About Iran00:04:19-Is This a Repeat of Iraq?00:16:49-Does the Trump Administration Have a Plan?00:27:54-Congressional Authority & Declarative War00:39:54-State of Bellum & Catholic Catechism01:02:28-So What Makes This a Just War?

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guest Doug Axe) discuss the film The Story of Everything, and Axe’s contribution to the research it explores about molecular biology and intelligent design.See the film:https://www.thestoryofeverything.film/Doug’s book:https://undeniabledesign.com/If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!#dougaxe #storyofeverything #microbiology #humanbiology #anthonycostello #intelligentdesign #creation #science #scientificstudy #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bibleCHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:01:30-Doug’s Background00:06:12-Micro vs. Molecular Biology00:07:36-Making “The Story of Everything”00:11:38-Unexpected Takeaways from The Movie00:15:46-Genes, Proteins, & Amino Acids00:26:35-How Amino Acid Chains Prove Intelligent Design00:35:59-Amino Acids Can’t Randomly Create Proteins00:49:05-Who is the “Agent” Behind Fine Tuning?00:59:23-Conclusion