hosted by John DeRosa
Is the 4th Way of St. Thomas Aquinas still defensible today? According to Jake Buscher, yes. He explains and defends the fourth way of Aquinas in this episode. We tackle several objections along the way. Also, check out Jake’s podcast Cutting the Gordian Knot for lighthearted and informative commentary on theological, philosophical, societal, and economic topics all from a Catholic perspective.
Does classical theism have a principled advantage over Oppy’s naturalism? Why think there is only one first cause? Do arguments in favor of God’s unity conflict with trinitarianism. Enric Gel joins us to discuss these topics.
What is ‘natural theology’? Is it the same thing as ‘natural revelation’? Does the Bible support natural theology? What Scriptures are relevant to this issue? Dr. David Haines joins the show to discuss these topics.
How can we have better conversations with atheists and skeptics about the faith? Why don’t Catholics evangelize? I joined Jake Buscher on his podcast to discuss these ideas and more.
Is there a God? What contingency argument did Kenneth Pearce defend in a recent debate book with Graham Oppy? How does Pearce understand classical theism? Does theism explain more than atheism can? We covere these topics and more as we examine Dr. Kenneth Pearce’s arguments in Is There a God: A Debate.
Summary What are the “dark passages” of Scripture? Why can’t Catholics simply shrug them off as primitive mistakes made by ancient writers? Why is it important to remember God as Teacher, Judge, and Savior?...
Why should we believe in God? How can putting arguments in a “narrative frame” help us make a better case? What advantages does Christianity have over naturalism? Was Albert Einstein an atheist? How do music, math, and love point to God’s existence? Is Dr. Ortlund a classical theist? Dr. Gavin Ortlund joins us to discuss these questions and more as we take a look at his new book Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t.
What problem has Paul Draper raised for theists when it comes to evolutionary animal suffering? How might theists respond? Why is philosophy of mind relevant to the question? Is evolutionary animal suffering more likely given naturalism than theism? Dr. Jim Madden joins the show to discuss these questions and more.
In this episode, Pat Flynn sits down with John to respond to Ben Watkins’ opening statement in his debate with Trent Horn. In particular, they examine definitions of theism and naturalism, an argument from simplicity, an argument from imperfection, and an argument from modal collapse. See the timestamps below for more details.
What are the differences between philosophical physics and modern physics? What’s the difference between metaphysics and physics? How should we understand St. Thomas’ First Way? Is it a physical or metaphysical demonstration? What are the key premises and how are they defended? How can Aquinas leap to God as the conclusion of his First Way? Dr. Michael Sirilla joins us to discuss these issues and more.
