Surprising God

Dan Kent
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A podcast about open theism and being children of a kenotic God.

  1. 9 APR

    A Strange Consequence of Compatibilism

    People will try to make free will compatible with a whole host of things that, on the face of it, seem determined. Folks will try to make free will compatible with philosophical materialism (all that exists are matter and energy), a settled future (Arminianism), and God's meticulous decree (Calvinism). But our concepts have consequences, and in this episode Dan Kent considers a strange consequence of Calvinist forms of compatibilism.  Episode 48 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    17 min

  2. 3 MAR

    My Favorite William Lane Craig Quote Against Determinism

    William Lane Craig beautifully describes the vertigo experienced when contemplating determinism. Dan Kent asks whether conteplating free will might create an obverse vertigo.  Episode 47 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    13 min

  3. 5 FEB

    What is the Story of Joseph Really About?

    Timothy Keller argues that the story of Joseph in the Old Testament is about God's control. Dan argues that the story is more about Joseph's control. What do you think?    Episode 46 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    21 min

  4. 19 JAN

    Is Open Theism the Only View that Makes Sense of Sabbath?

    Calvin says God does everything, and everything that happens is because God brings it about. God never rests. But Sabbath is to rest, and we are told God rests. How can a God who does everything rest? Dan discusses...   Episode 45 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    11 min

  5. 8 JAN

    Does Love Trust All Things, or Believe All Things?

    The love passage of 1 Corinthians 13 says that love means to trust. Some translations say love "believes all things." Why the different translations? Which is right? What difference does it make? Dan discusses...   Episode 44 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Sermon: Love Trusts Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    11 min

  6. 27/11/2025

    Does God Do Everything for Us? A Look at 1 Corinthians 15:10

    Grab your favorite brand of spinach and join Dan Kent as he explores 1 Corinthians 15:10, where Paul says that he is what he is because of God's grace. Does this mean everything Paul is and everything Paul does is actually God acting through Paul? Dan discusses.   Episode 43 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    17 min

  7. 29/10/2025

    What Does Grammar Say About God?

    Dan Kent tries to show why grammar might be more interesting than your school teachers led you to believe.   Episode 42 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    22 min

  8. 25/10/2025

    What is Theological Memoir?

    Dan Kent tries to define Theological Memoir.   Episode 41 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGod Facebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

    29 min
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About

A podcast about open theism and being children of a kenotic God.

Information

  • Creator
    Dan Kent
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Surprising God

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