Theopologetics 014: In Essentials, Unity: The Watchword of Peacemakers, Part 1 Chris Date 2021-02-09 | In this episode, I begin a discussion of a passion of mine, namely, the importance of Christian unity in the essentials of the faith while charitably tolerating diversity in the non-essentials.
Theopologetics 049: Resurrection of the Flesh? DBH on Resurrection Chris Date 2024-10-01 | In this episode, Chris discusses Eastern Orthodox universalist David Bentley Hart's understanding of the resurrection bodies of Jesus and his people, which rejects the early church's belief in "the resurrection of the flesh" and denies the accuracy of Luke's account of doubting Thomas.
John 6—Calvinist or No? With James Harding and Lou Going Chris Date 2024-08-28 | Chris is joined by friend and Provisionist James Harding, as well as friend and Calvinist Lou Going, to discuss Chris's recent change of mind on whether John 6 supports Calvinist distinctives.
Theopologetics 048: Gavin Ortlund Not For Sale: An Appeal to Megan Basham Chris Date 2024-08-06 | In this episode, Chris demonstrates that Megan Basham badly misrepresents Gavin Ortlund in chapter one of her new book, "Shepherds for Sale," and asks her to retract and apologize.
RE: Butterfield, Yuan, and Childers; An Interview with Preston Sprinkle Chris Date 2024-07-11 | Chris interviews Preston Sprinkle about criticism he's received over the past several months, about his positions on LGBTQ+ issues, from Rosaria Butterfield, Christopher Yuan, and Alisa Childers.Referenced Books, Resources, and Links:- Preston Sprinkle’s website: prestonsprinkle.com- Preston Sprinkle’s Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender: centerforfaith.com- Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference 2024: theologyintheraw.com/exiles24- Preston Sprinkle’s 2015 book, People to Be Loved (Amazon): amazon.com/People-Be-Loved-Homosexuality-Issue/dp/0310519659- Preston Sprinkle’s 2019 six-part blog series, “Sex, Gender, and Transgender Experiences”: centerforfaith.com/blog/sex-gender-and-transgender-experiences-overview- Preston Sprinkle’s 2021 book, Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say (Amazon): amazon.com/Embodied-Transgender-Identities-Church-Bible/dp/0830781226- Preston Sprinkle’s 2021 interview with a trans-identifying male in an episode of Theology in the Raw titled, “Diversity of Trans* Part 5: A Christian’s Journey from Male to Female: Addie”: youtube.com/watch?v=aCaLDohTeNc- Greg Coles’ pastoral paper for the Center, “Understanding Celibate Partnerships and Committed Friendships” (free PDF download): centerforfaith.com/resources/pastoral-papers/16-understanding-celibate-partnerships-and-committed-friendships- Rosaria Butterfield’s June 2023 appearance on Beckett Cook’s show: youtube.com/watch?v=6tMpmsiS7VY- Preston Sprinkle’s August 2023 book, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? (Amazon): amazon.com/Does-Bible-Support-Same-Sex-Marriage/dp/0830785671- Rosaria Butterfield’s November 2023 speech at the Liberty University Convocation: youtube.com/watch?v=iEtQ-z9o9_I- Preston Sprinkle’s November 2023 written response to Rosaria’s LU comments about him: centerforfaith.com/blog/responding-to-rosaria-butterfield-s-claims-about-preston-sprinkle-and-the-center- Alisa Childers’ February 2024 interview of Rosaria Butterfield, in which they criticize Preston Sprinkle and his Exiles in Babylon conference, among other things: youtube.com/watch?v=YsiSTC3UlE0- Alisa Childers’ March 2024 interview of Christopher Yuan, in which they criticize Preston Sprinkle and his Exiles in Babylon conference, among other things: youtube.com/watch?v=aRNC9b_SZto- Preston Sprinkle’s May 2024 video response to Alisa Childers and Christopher Yuan: youtube.com/watch?v=sxLUbo-HdWg- Alisa Childers’ May 2024 Facebook post providing links to resources motivating some of her, Rosaria Butterfield’s, and Christopher Yuan’s concerns: facebook.com/alisachilders/posts/pfbid032ZTBSaeYB8gnhuc7nr41MhxwjgQ1PpXgGkkcGP7nZ7iAKgDhfNmfiGpeVt6BE5ZFl
Theopologetics 046: White vs. Flowers on John 6:44; with James Harding (Part 2) Chris Date 2024-05-28 | Calvinist Chris Date is joined by Provisionist friend James Harding to continue a multi-part review of the recent(-ish) debate between Calvinist James White and Provisionist Leighton Flowers on whether John 6:44 supports the Calvinist doctrine of Unconditional Election.
Theopologetics 045: White vs. Flowers on John 6:44; A Review, with James Harding Chris Date 2024-04-16 | Calvinist Chris Date is joined by Provisionist friend James Harding to begin a multi-part review of the recent debate between Calvinist James White and Provisionist Leighton Flowers on whether John 6:44 supports the Calvinist doctrine of Unconditional Election.James Harding's channel: youtube.com/@Studyiskey.The original debate video: youtube.com/watch?v=dtjVLhR9uYw
Love and Unity in the Wake of #BaalGate: with Tim Stratton, Dan Chapa, and TurretinFan Chris Date 2024-03-01 | Chris is joined by fellow Calvinist TurretinFan, and non-Calvinists Tim Stratton and Dan Chapa, to discuss #BaalGate and how Calvinists and non-Calvinists can nurture love and unity in its wake.
Cursing with God? An Interview with Trevor Laurence Chris Date 2023-05-23 | Chris interviews Trevor Laurence about his recent book, "Cursing with God: The Imprecatory Psalms and the Ethics of Christian Prayer."Find Dr. Laurence's book on Amazon: amazon.com/Cursing-God-Imprecatory-Psalms-Christian/dp/1481316362Find Dr. Laurence at the Cateclesia Institute online: cateclesia.com/our-people
Overview of End-Times Views Chris Date 2023-04-20 | Chris presented this overview of end-times views to InterVarsity students at Pacific Lutheran University, on 04/12/2023.Download Chris's slides here: uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60efa94dc9ac972ae7b43978/6441e9e06e3e676461f18913_PLU%20--%20End-Times%20Views.pptx
Theopologetics 044: Christ, Calvinism, and Cancer: An Interview with Starr Date Chris Date 2022-12-06 | In this episode, Chris sits down with his wife, Starr, to discuss the journey upon which they embarked when they recently learned Starr has brain cancer.
Theopologetics 043: The Language of Heaven? Debate Prep for Sam Storms, Part 2 Chris Date 2022-11-08 | In this episode, Chris continues reviewing portions of Sam Storms' "The Language of Heaven," as preparation for their upcoming debate/discussion on whether the apostle Paul discusses glossolalia or xenolalia in 1 Corinthians 14, to be hosted by Cameron Bertuzzi on Capturing Christianity.
Theopologetics 042: The Language of Heaven? Debate Prep for Sam Storms, Part 1 Chris Date 2022-10-25 | In this episode, Chris begins reviewing portions of Sam Storms' "The Language of Heaven," as preparation for their upcoming debate/discussion on whether the apostle Paul discusses glossolalia or xenolalia in 1 Corinthians 14, to be hosted by Cameron Bertuzzi on Capturing Christianity.
Answering Braxton Hunters 7 Questions 4 Christian YouTubers Chris Date 2022-08-17 | Braxton Hunter asked 7 Questions to Christian YouTubers at youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-I1ZiAbRU and here are my answers.
Theopologetics 041: Revisiting helkyō in John 6:44: A Response to Leighton Flowers Chris Date 2022-05-17 | In this episode, Chris responds to friend and colleague Leighton Flowers who responded to Chris's recent video on helkyō in his own video here: youtube.com/watch?v=LP3j_5XxwkY.
Theopologetics 040: Does John 6 Teach Irresistible Grace? Asynchronous Dialogue with Dan Chapa Chris Date 2022-05-03 | In this episode, Chris continues an asynchronous dialogue with friend and Arminian Molinist Dan Chapa, who recently responded to Chris's video on helkyō, translated "draws" in John 6:44. Chris explores whether John 6:44 and the surrounding context is compatible with the notion that God is trying--but failing--to draw people to Christ.
Theopologetics 039: Unless the Father Who Sent Me Draws Him: Can Helkyō Mean Invite/Enable? Chris Date 2022-04-19 | In this episode, Chris discusses whether the Greek word helkyō, translated "draws" in John 6:44, can mean something rejectable (e.g., "invite," "entice," or "woo") or that only makes something possible but not guaranteed (e.g., "enable"), as suggested in response to Calvinists who argue the word instead means "drag" or "compel."
Theopologetics 038: Freedom and Power to Will and to Do: The Freedom of Adam and Eve in WCF/LBCF Chris Date 2022-02-22 | In this episode, Chris discusses whether the Westminster and London Baptist Confessions of Faith affirm that Adam and Eve exercised libertarian free will, as claimed recently by Dr. Tim Stratton in his debate with Dr. James White.
Theopologetics 037: A Man Whose Children Believe: Can Parents of Unbelievers Be Elders? Chris Date 2022-02-08 | In this episode, Chris discusses whether Titus 1:6 disqualifies parents of unbelievers from being elders.
Theopologetics 036: On Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: An Interview with Mark Pickering Chris Date 2022-01-11 | In this episode, Chris interviews Mark Pickering, Chief Executive of the UK's Christian Medical Fellowship, to discuss euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
Theopologetics 035: Molinism, Possible Worlds, and the Grounding Objection Chris Date 2021-12-28 | In this episode, Chris joins the molinism discussion, whose flames were fanned by the recent debate between Drs. William Lane Craig and James White. Chris proposes a distinction between "weak" and "strong" forms of the so-called "grounding objection," and he offers molinists a solution to the weak version, one he think is straightforward and obvious but renders molinism substantially indistinguishable from determinism.
Theopologetics 034: Whos the You and I in James 2:18? An Interview with James Harding Chris Date 2021-12-14 | In this episode, Chris is joined by his friend James Harding, whose confusion prompted by popular translations of James 2:18 caused Chris to stumble upon a rare but likely and extremely fruitful reading thereof.
Theopologetics 033: The Enneagram: Super or Snake Oil? With Jeff Cook and Jay Medenwaldt Chris Date 2021-11-30 | In this episode, Chris moderates a discussion between Jeff Cook, a big fan of the Enneagram, and Jay Medenwaldt, a critic of it, about whether the benefits of using it are real or imagined.
Theopologetics 032: My Friend is Now Egalitarian?! An Interview with Robert Wiesner, ft. Nick Quient Chris Date 2021-11-16 | In this episode, Chris interviews his friend Robert Wiesner, a former complementarian who recently embraced egalitarianism. Joined by mutual friend and long-time egalitarian Nick Quient, Chris and Robert discuss Robert's journey from complementarianism to egalitarianism, and what it is that changed his mind.
Theopologetics 031: A Seat at My Table: Meet Chriss Home Church Chris Date 2021-11-02 | In this episode, Chris introduces viewers to his home church, Table of Hope (tablehope.com), a recent church plant he's had the honor and privilege of helping to lead.
Theopologetics 030: Person of Interest: An Interview with J Warner Wallace Chris Date 2021-10-19 | In this episode, Chris interviews cold-case homicide detective J Warner Wallace about his new book, "Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible." (Available at Amazon: amazon.com/Person-Interest-Jesus-Matters-Rejects/dp/0310111277/.)
Theopologetics 029: My Spirit Prays but My Mind is Unfruitful: What is the Gift of Tongues? Chris Date 2021-10-05 | In this episode, Chris explains what he thinks Paul means when he describes the gift of tongues in 1 Corinthians 14, and he argues that the gift of tongues is the supernaturally granted ability to speak human languages one hasn't already learned, and not a heavenly/angelic prayer language that's unintelligible to human beings.
Theopologetics 028: Can an Orthodox Doctrine of the Trinity Be Logically Coherent? Chris Date 2021-09-21 | In this episode, Chris offers what he thinks is a logically coherent and orthodox doctrine of the Trinity, in anticipation of his upcoming debate with Jake Brancatella, "The Muslim Metaphysician": youtube.com/watch?v=tTGViH-mM7Y.
Theopologetics 027: Both Flesh and Spirit: A Response to Braxton Hunter Chris Date 2021-09-07 | In this episode, Chris answers friend and fellow Trinity faculty member, Braxton Hunter, who recently wondered aloud what Chris thinks about texts purportedly indicating that man is both flesh and spirit: youtu.be/L_p7N_MG-ig?t=3183.
Theopologetics 026: Just a Lack of Belief in Gods? Debunking the Lacktheist Smokescreen Chris Date 2021-08-10 | In this episode, Chris debunks the popular atheist claim that atheism is nothing more than a lack of belief in gods, as if such a lack of belief needs not provide any evidence in its support and as if the burden of proof rests solely on the shoulders of the theist.
Theopologetics 025: She Did Not Know that It Was Jesus: Jesus Misunderstood Resurrection Body Chris Date 2021-07-27 | In this episode, Chris explains biblical texts mistakenly thought to show that Jesus' resurrection body (a) looked so different as to be unrecognizable, (b) was of a different composition and therefore able to walk through walls, and (c) was abandoned when Jesus ascended to heaven.
Theopologetics 024: Questioning Christianity: An Interview with Dan Paterson Chris Date 2021-07-13 | In this episode, Chris interviews Dan Paterson about his new book, Questioning Christianity: Is There More to the Story?
Theopologetics 023: Is Chastity Still a (Secular) Virtue? An Interview with Eric Silverman Chris Date 2021-06-29 | In this episode, Chris interviews Eric J. Silverman about his latest book, Sexual Ethics in a Secular Age, and why he thinks the historic virtue of chastity should be embraced even in today's secular culture.
Theopologetics 022: The Return of the God Hypothesis; An Interview with Stephen Meyer Chris Date 2021-06-15 | In this episode, Chris interviews Stephen C. Meyer about his latest book, The Return of the God Hypothesis, and why he thinks a theistic God--and not merely an intelligent mind or even deistic God--is the hypothesis that best explains the world in which we live.
Theopologetics 021: I Aint Afraid of No Ghosts! The Disciples Fear of Jesuss Ghost Chris Date 2021-06-01 | In this episode, Chris looks at three New Testament texts often thought to say Jesus's disciples mistook him for a ghost (Matt 14:26; Mark 6:49; Luke 24:37).
Theopologetics 020: What Are the Attributes of God? An Interview with John Peckham Chris Date 2021-05-18 | In this episode, Chris interviews Dr. John C. Peckham about his new book, "Divine Attributes: Knowing the Covenantal God of Scripture."Link to Peckham's book on Amazon: amazon.com/Divine-Attributes-Knowing-Covenantal-Scripture/dp/1540961257Peckham's website: http://johncpeckham.comAndrews University website: https://www.andrews.edu/
Theopologetics 019: Time Travel, The Butterfly Effect, and Continuity of Identity in Physicalism Chris Date 2021-05-04 | In this episode, Chris leverages time-travel concepts and the movie "The Butterfly Effect" in an attempt to offer a plausible, albeit fanciful accounting of how personal identity might be continuous between death and resurrection in Christian physicalism, hoping thereby to defeat a common philosophical objection to it.
Theopologetics 018: ECFs and the Provenance of NT Texts: An Interview with Stephen Boyce Chris Date 2021-04-20 | In this episode, Dr. Stephen Boyce of CityLight Ministries joins me to discuss the numerous quotations of NT texts by very early church fathers, supporting their early and authentic provenance.
Owning the Robot/Puppet Analogy? A Response to Leighton Flowers Chris Date 2021-04-07 | In this episode of Theopologetics Extra, Chris responds to friend and colleague Leighton Flowers, who has argued in recent months and years that Calvinists like Chris can't consistently object to non-Calvinists when they compare people under Calvinism to puppets and robots, because Calvinists already understand Paul's potter/clay analogy in Romans 9 in a relevantly similar way.
Theopologetics 017: Death is swallowed up in victory: Amillennialism and 1 Corinthians 15 Chris Date 2021-04-06 | In this episode, I announce an upcoming appearance on the Unbelievable? radio program with Justin Brierley, and I explain why amillennialism (and possibly postmillennialism) are consistent with 1 Corinthians 15, but premillennialism is not.
Theopologetics 016: Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit: An Introduction to Christian Physicalism Chris Date 2021-03-09 | In this episode, I introduce the alternative to traditional dualistic anthropology known as Christian physicalism, with a look at Christ's and Stephen's entrusting their "spirits" at death.
Theopologetics 015: The Return of the King: A Discussion with Michael Jahosky Chris Date 2021-02-23 | In this episode, I interview Michael Jahosky, author of "The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle-Earth," and we discuss how Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings can help us to understand and cherish the gospel.Links:Jahosky's book on Amazon: amazon.com/Good-News-Return-King-Middle-earth/dp/1725263165Jahosky's website and blog: lastdunadancom.wordpress.comJahosky's podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-t-jahoskyJahosky's YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCsg55A9HSzSwfU6qUKsvz7g
Fife 2010 - Deadlift 3 FAIL - 252.5 kg./556.7 lb. Chris Date 2021-02-01 | My second (and so far last) powerlifting competition, the USAPL 2010 Fife Holiday Classic. Men's Open Raw 275.Third attempt at deadlift, which I failed. I think it's because it wasn't a consistent movement the whole way up; stopped once or twice.
Fife 2010 - Deadlift 2 - 245 kg./540.1 lb. Chris Date 2021-02-01 | My second (and so far last) powerlifting competition, the USAPL 2010 Fife Holiday Classic. Men's Open Raw 275.Second attempt at deadlift.
Fife 2010 - Deadlift 1 - 227.5 kg./501.6 lb. Chris Date 2021-02-01 | My second (and so far last) powerlifting competition, the USAPL 2010 Fife Holiday Classic. Men's Open Raw 275.First attempt at deadlift.
Fife 2010 - Bench 3 FAIL - 160 kg./352.7 lb. Chris Date 2021-02-01 | My second (and so far last) powerlifting competition, the USAPL 2010 Fife Holiday Classic. Men's Open Raw 275.Third attempt at bench press, which I failed. Just didn't have it in me.
Fife 2010 - Bench 2 - 157.5 kg./347.2 lb. Chris Date 2021-02-01 | My second (and so far last) powerlifting competition, the USAPL 2010 Fife Holiday Classic. Men's Open Raw 275.Second attempt at bench press
Fife 2010 - Bench 1 - 147.5 kg./325.2 lb. Chris Date 2021-02-01 | My second (and so far last) powerlifting competition, the USAPL 2010 Fife Holiday Classic. Men's Open Raw 275.First attempt at bench press.
Fife 2010 - Squat 3 (Repeat) - 232.5 kg./512.6 lb. Chris Date 2021-02-01 | My second (and so far last) powerlifting competition, the USAPL 2010 Fife Holiday Classic. Men's Open Raw 275.My third squat attempt was at this weight, and I leaned so far forward that the spotter put his hands on me to catch me, but I completed the lift. The judge saw I would have made it, so she let me repeat the lift, which as you can see was difficult but successful.
