The Analytic Christian

Jordan Hampton

My name is Jordan and I love exploring analytic Christian philosophy and theology. I interview professional philosophers, theologians, and biblical scholars on their published work. Watching/listening to this podcast will expose you to a wide range of topics, and challenge you to think more deeply about what you believe and why you believe it, whether you are a Christian or not.

Episodes

  1. Two Views on The Bible, Science, and Human Origins

    07/10/2025

    Two Views on The Bible, Science, and Human Origins

    In this episode, two Christian scholars, Dr. Peter Enns and Dr. William Lane Craig, discuss differing views on the historicity of Adam and Eve. 00:00 Adam and Eve - Mere Fiction or Reality?00:37 What’s at Stake? (Dr. Enns)01:46 What's at Stake? (Dr. Craig)06:44 Agreement & Disagreement on What's at Sake09:42 Ad- Career Mentorship Program (Christians for Impact)11:11 What is the Genre of Genesis 1-11? (Dr. Enns)17:47 What is the Genre of Genesis 1-11? (Dr. Craig)25:01 Disagreement on Use of Genealogies as Indications of Historicity36:25 What did the Apostle Paul think about the Historicity of Adam and Eve? (Dr. Enns)41:04 What did the Apostle Paul think about the Historicity of Adam and Eve? (Dr. Craig)44:27 Disagreement on the Doctrine of Inspiration46:50 How does the Science of Human Origins bear on the Historicity of Adam and Eve?52:56 Jordan's Summary of the Discussion54:28 Dr. Enn's Concluding Thoughts56:03 Dr. Craig's Concluding Thoughts56:20 Which Video to Watch NextLink to FREE Career Mentorship Programhttps://bit.ly/3YEziAzLink to Dr. Enns bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Adam-Bible-Doesnt-Origins/dp/158743315XLink to Dr. Craig's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Quest-Historical-Adam-Scientific-Exploration/dp/080287911X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17MKDKJCCM8R3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ql0XKZFADeK2oT474qXQSRQAovkKXUBbaPdEGiazO8TNsXnf1MxjxY2ps_UHZ4OIluNkeZzQFudh7n-NHDV29sw0j7f1UhlmhI5edaw0AORTCeMI70pq0ruTim4MQOJ2t5WSnTE0BZw5ZaRJWBgk7fzAf29iaFYMTB01W0gwrAk.tiCoFwpXJF-N68sftSKR9S0DT32PXRXelWCNFbmvSnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=william+lane+craig+historical+adam&qid=1735012818&s=books&sprefix=william+lane+craig+historical+adam%2Cstripbooks%2C110&sr=1-1Please consider supporting this ministry by becoming a patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future interviews, email me at theanalyticchristian@gmail.com

    57 min
  2. 04/09/2025

    Want to Learn Metaphysics?...START HERE!!

    I'm joined by Dr. Justin Mooney, an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at College of the Holy Cross. He recommends five books you should read if you're interested in exploring the metaphysics.LINK TO FREE CAREER MENTORSHIPhttps://bit.ly/3YEziAzBook 1https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Basics-Michael-Rea-ebook/dp/B08NTVM432/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LWFX8FFI4UOD&keywords=metaphysics%20the%20basics%20rea&qid=1688937420&sprefix=metaphysics%20the%20basics%20re%2Caps%2C366&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR3RWsVIoNtB0KZm_Vynq27LfAz58uU2koP868JMLysoXUlt-aIYJYk6RPUBook 2https://www.amazon.com/Plurality-Worlds-David-K-Lewis/dp/0631224262/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MLW5K69F5P2M&keywords=on%20the%20plurality%20of%20worlds%20david%20lewis&qid=1688937490&sprefix=on%20the%20plura%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR2I4vIgEdtU_tKwlwzKO8SBSc8X-vbzcCMyZA4oRsFxYFiDAcS49ol2qWUBook 3https://www.amazon.com/Four-Dimensionalism-Ontology-Persistence-Association-Occasional/dp/0199263523/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OL9PYJLDL41C&keywords=four%20dimensionalism%20sider&qid=1688937565&sprefix=sider%20four%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR29-VKgRtTcpTqtz6_Ck4GIe5BjEBNmfBncfxLCVtUjOXmBfdmGInqbyZwBook 4https://www.amazon.com/Material-Beings-Peter-van-Inwagen/dp/0801483069/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GKBA2MWLRG54&keywords=material%20beings%20peter%20van%20inwagen&qid=1688937586&sprefix=material%20beings%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR01icefb4L4mUK-b6XyCtjPXKgRIL2JMXa-DnT5imguiAk6npNNn54Q--oBook 5https://www.amazon.com/Fiction-Metaphysics-Cambridge-Studies-Philosophy/dp/0521640806/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KPKFM7O47076&keywords=fiction%20and%20metaphysics%20thomasson&qid=1688937607&sprefix=fiction%20and%20metaphysics%20thomasson%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1q8weq2B-xgJLkPkVAcdm6Hz4SIU_dzZlTBaiUcZIkKjCGyFh6T_-TgfkBook 6https://www.amazon.com/Survey-Metaphysics-J-Lowe/dp/0198752539/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UTT2W5LA9UI3&keywords=lowe+metaphysics&qid=1689012423&sprefix=lowe+metaphysics%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bcPlease consider becoming a Patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristian.comIf you have questions or suggestions for future videos, email me at theanalyticchristian@gmail.com

    13 min
  3. The Terrifying Truth About Moral Luck (You’re Not as Free as You Think!)

    04/09/2025

    The Terrifying Truth About Moral Luck (You’re Not as Free as You Think!)

    In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Garrett Pendergraft, professor of philosophy at Pepperdine University. In this video we discuss chapter 44, "Is Anything Really Under Our Control" in his book, "Free Will and Human Agency: 50 Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Thought Experiments." In the interview you will hear the problem of moral luck presented as an inconsistent triad, followed by four possible responses, followed by Dr. Pendergraft's preferred response to the problem.0:00 Intro05:31 Four Types of Moral Luck24:09 Christians for Impact Ad32:41 The Inconsistent Triad33:02 Four Possible Responses to the Triad35:31 Defense of Reasons Responsiveness50:44 Check Out the Next VideoLink to FREE CAREER MENTORSHIP:https://bit.ly/3YEziAzLink to Dr. Pendergraft's Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Free-Will-Human-Agency-Experiments/dp/0367641941/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N5CJY2RMNICK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WRoGUA3aIfCz_x1pxpGDV4XwtUKPPFg8Q8Ug-y6ckSwG469PYgFb9OlAzez6kRr2Q86CN3KR7W0sVXuiYII6c4RoyWERVuYU6fSqgRqtrjmFnjqpWvG0C1b8yMQdF7iK4Wh5pWrEZCgZ9PHWZiLeHwRrQ4RqUX-QiIwNhEb2hIatyoTXt7498Fy8JcDAMKgV-3LEd5qZj5kVuesP9gwwWcU6MzniPGuQu5TmNju1ykE.S-zCQORceAHKTjVNUsBmJAj2mkv-SyI79DNyLOpvHAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=free+will+and+human+agency&qid=1741571694&sprefix=free+will+and+human+agency%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1Please consider supporting this channel on Patreon. Go to https://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristianIf you have questions or suggestions for future interviews, email me at theanalyticchristian@gmail.com

    51 min

About

My name is Jordan and I love exploring analytic Christian philosophy and theology. I interview professional philosophers, theologians, and biblical scholars on their published work. Watching/listening to this podcast will expose you to a wide range of topics, and challenge you to think more deeply about what you believe and why you believe it, whether you are a Christian or not.