Thinking About Divine Providence

After a long break, we’re back with a new series of episodes on Divine Providence. In this episode, we introduce the topic by talking through our own journeys in thinking about it, listing some models that have been proposed, and discussing the method we’ll be taking in approaching this question in future episodes.

00:00 - Introduction

01:35 - First encounters with divine providence

11:29 - Some models of divine providence

22:05 - The underdeterminative nature of the biblical data

26:57 - Responding to concerns about moving beyond scripture

35:36 - Conclusion

Works mentioned in this episode:

- Four Views on Divine Providence. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310325129

- Terrence Tiessen, “My compatibilist proposal”. https://www.thoughtstheological.com/my-compatibilist-proposal/ Other posts by him: https://www.thoughtstheological.com/?s=%22Hypothetical+knowledge+Calvinism%22

- William Lane Craig’s website: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/ (search for “Molinism” for many resources on the view)

- Jonathan Kvanvig, “An Epistemic Theory of Creation”, in Destiny and Deliberation. https://academic.oup.com/book/2239/chapter-abstract/142321273

- Robert C Koons, “Dual Agency: A Thomistic Account of Providence and Human Freedom”. https://www.academia.edu/33469980

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