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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Christian philosopher David Baggett on the topic of moral apologetics, arguments for God from morality, and the Masters of Arts programs available at Houston Baptist University.
0:30 - Over 100 arguments for the existence of God.
Capturing Christianity: Over 100 Arguments for the Existence of God
youtube.com/watch?v=Qi7ANgO2ZBU
1:50 - Intro to David Baggett and his books.
God and Cosmos: Moral Truth and Human Meaning
amazon.com/God-Cosmos-Moral-Truth-Meaning/dp/0199931216
The Moral Argument: A History
amazon.com/Moral-Argument-History-David-Baggett/dp/0190246375
Good God: The Theistic Foundations of Morality
amazon.com/Good-God-Theistic-Foundations-Morality/dp/0199751811
The Morals of the Story: Good News About a Good God
amazon.com/Morals-Story-Good-News-About/dp/0830852077
5:15 - David Baggett’s background, education, and about Michigan.
7:35 - The Houston Baptist University campus experience and the Master's of Arts and apologetics degree.
10:00 - The Center for Moral Apologetics at HBU.
12:50 - Cultural apologetics: what is it? How does HBU educate in cultural apologetics?
15:15 - Cultural apologetics and philosophical apologetics: the importance of having both.
18:50 - Further discussion on distinctions in cultural apologetics.
22:05 - Opportunities at HBU for distance learning programs.
23:20 - What’s it like being married to an academic and also writing a book together?
26:35 - “The Morals of the Story” - the purpose and scope of the book. The fourfold moral argument. Defending theistic ethics.
38:25 - The personal impact of moral arguments for God.
39:25 - The most persuasive moral arguments for God.
42:35 - Guilt, shame, and how they point to a transcendent source of morality.
46:40 - Answering the Euthyphro dilemma. Has the Euthyphro argument lost its potency?
55:10 - Best introductory texts and recommended reading for moral apologetics, morality. Resources at moralapologetics.com
58:00 - Biggest misconceptions about moral arguments for God.
1:00:00 - Harry Potter and Philosophy
amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Philosophy-Aristotle-Hogwarts-ebook/dp/B003S3RL7G
Parenting and an incarnation model of approaching what we find in the world.
1:08:30 - David’s encouragement to those who are considering the moral argument for God.
1:13:00 - Wrapping up with David Baggett, and a reminder to listen to the end for bonus content.
1:16:15 - What's the difference between William Lane Craig's moral argument and David Baggett’s moral argument?
In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Christian philosopher David Baggett on the topic of moral apologetics, arguments for God from morality, and the Masters of Arts programs available at Houston Baptist University.
0:30 - Over 100 arguments for the existence of God.
Capturing Christianity: Over 100 Arguments for the Existence of God
youtube.com/watch?v=Qi7ANgO2ZBU
1:50 - Intro to David Baggett and his books.
God and Cosmos: Moral Truth and Human Meaning
amazon.com/God-Cosmos-Moral-Truth-Meaning/dp/0199931216
The Moral Argument: A History
amazon.com/Moral-Argument-History-David-Baggett/dp/0190246375
Good God: The Theistic Foundations of Morality
amazon.com/Good-God-Theistic-Foundations-Morality/dp/0199751811
The Morals of the Story: Good News About a Good God
amazon.com/Morals-Story-Good-News-About/dp/0830852077
5:15 - David Baggett’s background, education, and about Michigan.
7:35 - The Houston Baptist University campus experience and the Master's of Arts and apologetics degree.
10:00 - The Center for Moral Apologetics at HBU.
12:50 - Cultural apologetics: what is it? How does HBU educate in cultural apologetics?
15:15 - Cultural apologetics and philosophical apologetics: the importance of having both.
18:50 - Further discussion on distinctions in cultural apologetics.
22:05 - Opportunities at HBU for distance learning programs.
23:20 - What’s it like being married to an academic and also writing a book together?
26:35 - “The Morals of the Story” - the purpose and scope of the book. The fourfold moral argument. Defending theistic ethics.
38:25 - The personal impact of moral arguments for God.
39:25 - The most persuasive moral arguments for God.
42:35 - Guilt, shame, and how they point to a transcendent source of morality.
46:40 - Answering the Euthyphro dilemma. Has the Euthyphro argument lost its potency?
55:10 - Best introductory texts and recommended reading for moral apologetics, morality. Resources at moralapologetics.com
58:00 - Biggest misconceptions about moral arguments for God.
1:00:00 - Harry Potter and Philosophy
amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Philosophy-Aristotle-Hogwarts-ebook/dp/B003S3RL7G
Parenting and an incarnation model of approaching what we find in the world.
1:08:30 - David’s encouragement to those who are considering the moral argument for God.
1:13:00 - Wrapping up with David Baggett, and a reminder to listen to the end for bonus content.
1:16:15 - What's the difference between William Lane Craig's moral argument and David Baggett’s moral argument?
