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What is the so-called “psychological analogy” and what is its role in Trinitarian theology? What is the filioque? Why should we affirm the filioque? Is there a path forward for discussing this issue with Eastern Orthodox Christians? Fr. Thomas Joseph White O.P. joins the podcast to discuss these topics.
Does evolution conflict with Christianity? How does the thought of Benedict XVI help us navigate the questions concerning evolution? How should we interpret the creation accounts in the Bible? Why are these issues so pressing in our day? Dr. Matthew Ramage joins us to discuss these topics.
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 the strong view of divine immutability that Karlo is defending in his doctoral dissertation? How can we analyze the famous Matthew 16:18 passage and identify “the rock”? Does Revelation 12 support belief in the bodily assumption of Mary? Karlo Broussard joins the podcast to discuss these topics as we also look at his new book Meeting the Protestant Response.
In this latest edition of office hours, Pat and John sit down to present some of their recent research. They discuss three topics: 1) that composite things need a cause, 2) Catholic views on Adam and Eve, and 3) a new take on the problem of evil.
What is Sacred Theology? Who was Msgr. Joseph Clifford Fenton? What distinctions does he make in his work on Sacred Theology? Can atheists do Sacred Theology? What role does typology play in Sacred Theology? Fr. Cajetan Cuddy joins us to discuss these topics.
How can an agnostic inquirer approach the question of God’s existence? What role does revelation play in their quest for truth? How can miracles and the problem of evil be examined? What can we offer agnostics who find ‘faith’ to be a vice? Dr. Sandra Menssen joins to discuss these topics and more.
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.
What is divine impassibility, and what are some reasons theists should hold to it? What are some common objections to divine impassibility, and how do we answer them as classical theists? Does a passible God know more than the God of classical theism? Does the doctrine of divine impassibility diminish the greatness of God? Dr. James Dolezal joins us to discuss these topics.
Why is there need for a “New” apologetics? What makes it new? How are the essays in this volume categorized? What important contributions are made on the faith & science issues? Matt Nelson joins us to discuss these topics.
