The Reluctant Theologian Podcast

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Vallier to discuss his new book, All the Kingdoms of the World. This is a full-scale investigation into a theological and political movement called Catholic Integralism. At the moment, you can order the book through Kevin’s website at a discount. The website is www.kevinvallier.com. I’ll have a link in the show notes. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Guest: Kevin Vallier (PhD, University of Arizona) is associate professor of philosophy at Bowling Green State University.  Editing: Drew Mercantini Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

Today I open up the mailbag to address some listener questions and comments. Many of you send messages through the website. I read all of them. I don’t always know what to say. But every now and then I feel a bit of inspiration to respond sincerely or sarcastically. It could go either way. So today I have some listener questions about Barbie, the abuse of power in Churches, Catholic theology, and the existence of God. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

I have quite the episode for you. We have the closing of more Christian universities in the US. What does that say about American education and politics? We also have some chit chat on Barbie and Oppenheimer. Are these movies woke garbage, or is there more to the story? This episode contains spoilers by the way. Then, finally, I offer some reflections on turning 40. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

I recently went on Idol Killer’s YouTube channel to have a dialogue with my friend Thomas Jay Oord. We were discussing his new book, The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence. Since I think this book is interesting and worth considering, I decided it would be good to have an episode dedicated to analysing some of the arguments in Tom’s book. Is omnipotence really dead? Stick around and find out. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

Have you ever wondered what happens after you die? Are you a soul that departs from your body to be with the Lord? Do you cease to exist until Resurrection Day? In Today’s episode, I bring back Dr. Joshua Farris to talk about human nature, the soul, and life after death. In particular, we discuss the traditional doctrine of the intermediate state. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Guest: Joshua R. Farris (PhD, University of Bristol) is the Humboldt Experienced Researcher Fellow at Bochum University.  Editing: Drew Mercantini Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

How can an immaterial God interact with the physical world? This is a question that contemporary atheists and agnostics often ask, but developing a precise objection here is often difficult. To answer this issue, Professor Gregory Ganssle has a new edited volume called Philosophical Essays on Divine Causation. In today’s episode, Greg and I chat about his essay on the pairing problem. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Guest: Gregory Ganssle (PhD, Syracuse University) is professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology.  Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

Today's episode comes in two acts. In Act 1, I have a chat with my sister Kelli Mullins about her acting career, her taste in music, and her favorite doctrine--the resurrection. In Act 2, I offer my own views on so-called disability theology and the resurrection of the dead. Credits Guest: Kelli Mullins Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

In today's episode, I discuss some listener questions about Hell and Instagram. I give you the gossip on the latest Carolina Analytic Theology workshop. I discuss the alleged debate between Classical Theism vs Theistic Personalism. Then I critique Brian Davies' claim that God is not a moral agent. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

I have an incredibly sarcastic, yet intellectually rigorous episode for you today. In today’s episode, I open up the mailbag to take some rapid fire listener questions. I’ve got questions about tradition and theological method. I have questions about Eurovision, epistemic distance, and evil. I even have some mean Tweets about some of the recent episodes. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

All around the world, Christians gather to partake of the Lord’s Supper. Communion, the Eucharist. What exactly is happening during the communion service? Are Christians simply engaging in a symbolic memorial service of what Christ has done? Or are the bread and wine metaphysically transformed into the body and blood of Christ? To answer these questions, I have on Dr. Steven Nemes to chat about his new book. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Guest: Steven Nemes (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary).  Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins