
Adherent Apologetics
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Nov 23, 2021 • 58min
217. Mediocre Apologists Respond to James Fodor & Digital Gnosis on Fine-Tuning (w/ Apologetics Squared)
The YouTube Channel Digital Gnosis released a long video responding to many theists on the fine-tuning argument. In this video, Apologetics Squared and I respond to some of James and Nathan's criticisms.
Original Video: https://youtu.be/7UAHDygN8hk
More Response Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmRcc8uxrO4diaE_13h47EwH
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Nov 15, 2021 • 55min
216. John Haught: Evolution is Beautiful? An Aesthetic Theodicy for Animal Suffering
John F. Haught (Ph. D. Catholic University, 1970) is a Distinguished Research Professor, Georgetown University, Washington DC. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Haught about evolutionary theory and its relationship to Christian Theism. Is evolution evidence against God? How can it be seen in the light of Biblical teaching?
Learn more about Dr. Haught: https://gufaculty360.georgetown.edu/s/contact/00336000014TkWYAA0/john-haught
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Nov 12, 2021 • 45min
215. Sy Garte: A Scientist Explains Why Evolution May be Evidence for God
Sy (Seymour) Garte, PhD in biochemistry, is the author of the award-winning book The Works of His Hands: A Scientist’s Journey from Atheism to Faith (Kregel Publications, 2019). He has been a tenured professor at New York University, Rutgers University, and the University of Pittsburgh, division director at the Center for Scientific Review of the National Institutes of Health, and interim vice president for research at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. In this interview, I talk with Sy about evolution and Christianity. Is evolution contra Christian teaching? Is evolution really random? And much more!
Follow Sy: https://twitter.com/sygarte?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Nov 11, 2021 • 51min
214. Reviewing my Debate with Captian Dadpool on God‘s Existence (w/ Invoking Theism)
I recently participated in a debate with Captain Dadpool on the question of "Does God Exist?" on the Atheist Network Group. Today, Tim and I discuss the debate, questions such as methodology and evil, and more from the debate.
The debate: https://youtu.be/2WGOup2Qr70
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Nov 6, 2021 • 37min
213. Two Apologist Respond to Matthew Hartke on the Ascension of Jesus (w/ Josh Yen)
Matthew Hartke released a popular video titled 'Why Apologists Don't Talk about the Ascension.' In this video, Josh Yen and I respond to his take!
Original Video: https://youtu.be/u-tU3Ea8IGM
Apologetics for All: http://bit.ly/2L2SXbi
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Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 6min
212. Graham Oppy: Theism, Atheism, Simplicity, & The Nature of Arguments
Graham Oppy is a Professor of Philosophy at Monash. In this interview, I chat with Dr. Oppy about his views on the nature of arguments and simplicity, along with how these things apply to evaluating theism and atheism.
Dr. Oppy's Profile: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/graham-oppy
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Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 17min
211. Evidence for the Resurrection: Countering @Counter Apologist (Part Two w/ Bram Rawlings)
This video is the second part of a series in which Bram Rawlings and I respond to the amazing Counter Apologist on the resurrection. In this video, we talk about the evidence supporting the resurrection.
Part One: https://youtu.be/JIEoIDm8vH0
Original Video: https://youtu.be/zz6GapB6DM
Responses to Skeptics: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmRcc8uxrO4diaE_13h47EwH
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Oct 28, 2021 • 38min
210. Josh Butler: Grappling with Violence in the Old Testament
Josh Butler joins me to talk about his book "Skeletons in God's Closet." We especially dive into moral questions surrounding Old Testament violence.
Josh's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Skeletons-Gods-Closet-Surprise-Judgment/dp/0529100819
Exploring Different Views on Old Testament Violence: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmSEyHX4zN0wrAg4b7IRG0tx
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Oct 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
209. Responding to Joe Schmid on The Problem of Evolutionary Evil (w/ Invoking Theism)
In this video, Tim and I look at a clip from Joe Schmid where he talks about the problem of evolutionary evil!
Full Video: https://youtu.be/lHe9AG8lfzo
Responses to Skeptics: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmRcc8uxrO4diaE_13h47EwH
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Oct 23, 2021 • 44min
208. Deflate: The Problem of Evil
Lukas Rueegger ( @Deflate ) joins me to look at the problem of evil. We cover moral evil, natural evil, animal suffering, and more!
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