Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
I am joined by fellow YouTuber and Oxford graduate @mileskdonahue to discuss themes in the philosophy of religion, Christianity, YouTube, academia and more!
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
0:24 Why did you get into philosophy?
3:12 Why philosophy of religion over Biblical study?
6:02 How has your degree influenced your religious developments?
9:01 The relation between certainty, intellectual paralysis, and religious practice?
13:38 Have you gained more certainty through natural theology?
17:40 Is there any particular reasons for why Miles focuses on fine-tuning?
23:14 What are some of the broader questions Miles works on?
26:04 How do you come up with ideas?
28:57 How has publications helped you develop as an intellectual?
33:26 Should universities focus more on publications?
38:17 How to apply for MPhils and DPhils/PhDs?
44:53 What makes Oxford so unique?
51:33 How have you reached out to academics?
56:49 What has been your reason for getting into YouTube?
1:01:29 How has YouTube helped you?
1:03:40 Where is your channel going?
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About the video:
In this episode of PhilThe Talks, I am joined by Miles Donahue to talk about his journey in the philosophy of religion. How it started, how he got interested in it academically, what motivates him to publish, and more. If you are interested in studying philosophy at Oxford, then this is the episode for you. We break down how it is like studying at this wonderful institution and how to get in as well.
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#joshuayen #philosophy
I am joined by fellow YouTuber and Oxford graduate @mileskdonahue to discuss themes in the philosophy of religion, Christianity, YouTube, academia and more!
--
⏰Timestamps⏰:
0:24 Why did you get into philosophy?
3:12 Why philosophy of religion over Biblical study?
6:02 How has your degree influenced your religious developments?
9:01 The relation between certainty, intellectual paralysis, and religious practice?
13:38 Have you gained more certainty through natural theology?
17:40 Is there any particular reasons for why Miles focuses on fine-tuning?
23:14 What are some of the broader questions Miles works on?
26:04 How do you come up with ideas?
28:57 How has publications helped you develop as an intellectual?
33:26 Should universities focus more on publications?
38:17 How to apply for MPhils and DPhils/PhDs?
44:53 What makes Oxford so unique?
51:33 How have you reached out to academics?
56:49 What has been your reason for getting into YouTube?
1:01:29 How has YouTube helped you?
1:03:40 Where is your channel going?
--
If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!
--
This video is brought to you by Philosophy Circle, my project to deliver clear, high-quality philosophy education: www.philosophy-circle.com.
--
For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod
--
Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:
patreon.com/christianityforall
--
Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com
Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen
--
Feel free to join my discord server:
discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD
--
About the video:
In this episode of PhilThe Talks, I am joined by Miles Donahue to talk about his journey in the philosophy of religion. How it started, how he got interested in it academically, what motivates him to publish, and more. If you are interested in studying philosophy at Oxford, then this is the episode for you. We break down how it is like studying at this wonderful institution and how to get in as well.
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#joshuayen #philosophy
