BONUS|A Brief Review of the Conversation with Mullins
I play several clips of my conversation with Dr. Ryan Mullins and respond with some brief commentary.
Author: John DeRosa
Ep. #135 – A Conversation with Dr. Ryan Mullins on DDS & Modal Collapse
What are models of God? What is neo-classical theism as opposed to classical theism? How should we think about the doctrine of divine simplicity? What is meant by ‘modal collapse’? How might classical theists answer modal collapse objections? Dr. Ryan Mullins joins the show to discuss some of his thoughts on these questions and more.
BONUS|Deadly Sins of Apologetics w/ Mark Brumley
What are some of the biggest mistakes an apologist can make? How can one commit “apologetical gluttony”? What are the “deadly sins” that those engaging in apologetics most need to watch out for these days? What does Ignatius Press have coming out soon that we should check out? Mark Brumley joins us for a bonus episode to answer these questions and more.
Ep. #134 – A Catholic Scientist Defends God’s Existence w/ Dr. Verschuuren
Summary How did a geneticist get so interested in writing about faith and philosophy? Why think God exists? What does science say about the matter? Why think there is a personal first cause? How...
BONUS|Simplicity, Triune Action, & Appropriation w/ David Moser
Summary What did Augustine and Aquinas teach about the Triune action of God? What is meant by the ‘indivisible operations axiom’? How do Augustine and Aquinas employ the idea of ‘appropriation’? What implications does...
Ep. #133 – Apophaticism, Negative Theology, & Philosophical Analysis w/ Dr. Simon Hewitt
Summary What is apophaticism and why is it relevant to the Christian tradition? Isn’t apophaticism self-contradictory since it talks about God and says we can’t talk about God? How should we understand Scripture with...
Ep. #132 – Answering 5 Objections to Classical Theism
Summary What is classical theism as opposed to other theistic views? How can we answer objections to simplicity, immutability, and impassibility? If God has multiple attributes, then how can he be simple? If God...
BONUS|Defending the Longer Ending of Mark w/ James Snapp Jr.
Summary What is the Longer Ending of Mark? What are the arguments against its authenticity? Can they be answered? What are the arguments for its authenticity? James Snapp Jr. joins us to discuss the...
Ep. #131 – Types of Apologetics, the Resurrection, & Research Methods w/ Jimmy Akin
Summary How do you structure your course on Catholic apologetics? What arguments do you include for God’s existence? How do you defend the Resurrection differently than others? What do you emphasize regarding Christ founding...
BONUS|Slogans, PSR, Evil, & Predestination (Office hours) w/ Pat Flynn
Summary What some popular atheist slogans and how can they be answered? What dilemma does the atheist face regarding the PSR and problem of evil? How big is the tent in Catholicism when it...
