
Rethinking Hell
Rethinking Hell is a central resource for a view on Hell called Conditional Immortality (a.k.a. conditionalism or annihilationism). Focusing on this biblical view as held by many Evangelical Christians, we interview notable proponents, respond to the challenges of critics, present the stories of people who once held to the traditional view but are now rethinking hell, and much more.
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Sep 18, 2012 • 48min
Episode 6: Erasing Hell with Preston Sprinkle (Part 2)
Part two of Chris Date’s discussion with Dr. Preston Sprinkle, co-author of Erasing Hell with Francis Chan, to discuss why, though finding himself now leaning toward conditionalism, a few passages still give him pause. Promoted Resources Preston Sprinkle’s website Preston on Twitter Preston … Continue reading →

Sep 11, 2012 • 42min
Episode 5: Erasing Hell with Preston Sprinkle
Dr. Preston Sprinkle, co-author of Erasing Hell with Francis Chan, joins RethinkingHell.com contributor Chris Date to discuss why, having leaned toward the traditional view of hell when the book was published, he now finds himself leaning toward conditionalism. Promoted Resources Preston Sprinkle’s … Continue reading →

Sep 4, 2012 • 42min
Episode 4: The Case for Annihilationism with Glenn Peoples
Rethinking Hell contributor Dr. Glenn Peoples presents the positive case for annihilationism.

Aug 22, 2012 • 46min
Episode 3: The Goodness of God with John Stackhouse
Dr. John Stackhouse, Jr., Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology and Culture at Regent College, Vancouver, Canada, joins RethinkingHell.com contributor Chris Date to discuss his story as a conditionalist and his lecture, “Hell and the Goodness of God.” Promoted Resources John … Continue reading →

Aug 7, 2012 • 46min
Episode 2: A Final Word With Edward Fudge (Part 2)
Author Edward Fudge discusses his journey and final book on final punishment. They explore biblical texts leaning towards conditionalism, personal struggles in upholding beliefs, and the evolution of conditional immortality in evangelicalism. The scarcity of convincing traditionalist books is highlighted, along with reflections on Hell and personal journeys.

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Jul 31, 2012 • 47min
Episode 1: A Final Word With Edward Fudge
Edward Fudge, author of The Fire That Consumes, discusses his views on final punishment in a thought-provoking conversation with the host. They delve into the impact of his books and movie, contrasting beliefs on Hell, personal challenges within the Church of Christ, and the reinterpretation of Hell based on biblical and Jewish perspectives.
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