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Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 6min

Dr Liz Jackson Talks EVERYTHING Faith and Pascal's Wager

Send us a textFaith is an important concept in both the realm of religious belief as well as the philosophy of religion. What is the relationship between faith and reason? Credence and acceptance? Belief and action? All of these questions are influenced by one's conception of faith in philosophy. We are privileged to discuss these questions and themes with Dr. Liz Jackson, one of the most prominent philosophers in this field, as well as touching upon the role which Pascal's Wager has on faith. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Mar 1, 2025 • 55min

The Philosophy and Faith of Tolkien (w/ Dr. Holly Ordway)

Send us a textWe are joined by Dr. Holly Ordway, the world's prominent scholar on J.R.R. Tolkien to talk about the philosophy, theology and life of the 20th century's greatest novelist J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University.Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 19min

The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant: An Introduction (w/ Dr. Bob Hanna)

Send us a textJoin us for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Robert Hanna on Immanuel Kant's philosophy, covering transcendental idealism, the transcendental deduction, and free will. We explore key concepts from Critique of Pure Reason, including synthetic a priori knowledge, causality, and the limits of human understanding, as well as the distinction between noumenal and phenomenal reality. Dr. Hanna explains how Kant’s ideas revolutionized metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, shaping modern philosophy. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Feb 16, 2025 • 11min

How My Oxford Philosophy Degree Transformed My Faith

Send us a textDoes learning philosophy weaken or strengthen your faith? In this video, I share four ways in which my faith has been transformed by my studies in Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Feb 15, 2025 • 1h 12min

The Philosophy and Life of Edith Stein (Dr. Sarah Borden)

Send us a textEdith Stein is a notable philosopher in the 20th century being most influential in attempting to synthesise the boundaries and movements of Thomistic philosophy with Husserlian phenomenology. In this video, we are joined by Dr Sarah Borden Sharkey to introduce Edith Stein's key ideas and help you get into the works of Edith Stein. We touch upon her relation to other notable thinkers, the meaning of her pursuit of being and more. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Feb 9, 2025 • 29min

The WORST Protestant Argument: Response to @NeedGodnet

Send us a textThere are many arguments for protestantism and many of them are powerful and ought to be taken seriously. However, some arguments have just such weird implications which are just flat out ridiculous. In this video, I respond to one such argument which intends to make the argument that Catholics are not Christian. This is plainly incorrect. Let's see why!Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Feb 8, 2025 • 1h 10min

Do the Unevangelised go to Hell? Views in Soteriology (Dr. John Sanders)

Send us a textRenowned scholar Dr. John Sanders joins us to talk about the fate of the unevangelised. Do they go to heaven? Hell? What happens to them after they die? These are pressing questions in Christianity. We talk about the different positions in this debate and their historical precedent. This video hopefully introduces you to some of the key ideas in the field and demonstrates the great diversity of historically and theologically well-supported views.Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Feb 4, 2025 • 15min

Reflections on the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Send us a textIn this video, I discuss the philosophy and theological significance behind the Mass as well as my personal reflections on its unique and special place in Christian Theology. I will discuss not only the theological nature of the Mass but also its personal and emotional significance, touching on important distinctions between the Tridentine Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo, the unqiueness of the Eucharist and so much more. I hope you enjoy. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Feb 1, 2025 • 1h 17min

Anti-Theodicy: Challenges to Traditional Theodicy (w/ Dr. Sami Pihlström)

Send us a textDespite popular debates' interest in the problem of evil, scholars have mostly focused on whether evil poses an intellectual challenge, probabilistically, against the existence of God. Alternatively, a lesser focused discussion in the problem of evil is the growing movement of anti-theodical literature. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström introduces us to anti-theodicy and its nuances. Dr Sami Pihlstöm is a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki. He is one of the leading proponents and defenders of anti-theodicy in contemporary literature. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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Jan 29, 2025 • 38min

Oxford Students Discuss the Dynamics of Student Protest

Send us a textJoin us in this insightful discussion with fellow Oxford student Archibald as we delve into the proper methodologies of student protest. In this video, we explore effective strategies for organizing and conducting student activism, focusing on how to ensure that protests are peaceful yet impactful. Building upon the current situation in Oxford, we discuss how one can, if even possible, tred the fine line between making one's voice heard as well as not loosing student support. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

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