The Freethinking Podcasts

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The Freethinking Podcast is a product of FreeThinking ministries featuring the work of Dr. Tim Stratton. Multiple hosts produce shows for FreeThinking Podcasts, Tim focuses on topics like metaphysics, free will and determinism and often cohosts with Scott Olson and Josh Klein focuses on Cultural issues and biblical theology.

  1. 20h ago

    Alex O'Connor vs William Lane Craig | What Really Happened?

    Recently, Dr. William Lane Craig and  @CosmicSkeptic  met in England for a major discussion on arguments for God's existence, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the beginning of the universe, and the problem of animal suffering. In this video, Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Tyson James (founder of ⁨@soundfaithconsulting⁩ and connected with ⁨@ReasonableFaithOrg⁩ leadership) to analyze 7 major segments from the discussion and explain what REALLY happened. Together, they examine Alex O'Connor's objections, William Lane Craig's responses, and whether Alex's arguments against Christianity and theism ultimately succeed. Topics include: Hilbert's Hotel (actual and potential infinity) The beginning of the universe Time and causation Truth-making and correspondence theory Animal suffering Consciousness and human pain The hiddenness of God Full Conversation on ⁨@CosmicSkeptic⁩'s Channel: https://youtu.be/OEBTtMjm_4U?si=5-lWaNz9qIw8OayE Full Conversation on ⁨@PremierUnbelievable⁩'s Channel: https://youtu.be/TAW6-_L4z9M?si=lH6ABV65ZzMwoV2d Tim's Article Responding to Alex's Animal Suffering Argument: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/animal-suffering-alex-o-connor-and-defeating-defeaters  "Animal Pain Revisited" (article referenced by Tyson):https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/animal-pain-re-visited The "Patient R" Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3425501/ Support FreeThinking Ministries: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Preliminary Thoughts on Alex O'Connor 02:50 A Healthy Respect for ⁨@CosmicSkeptic⁩ 08:13 Dismantling Hilbert's Hotel? 16:51 Updating Our Intuitions — But With GOOD Reason  25:50 On the Beginning of the Universe 39:16 The First Change Argument  41:01 Alex's Bold Time Argument 50:17 Truth-Making and Correspondence Theory 1:07:16 The Animal Suffering Objection 1:15:35 Steel-Manning Alex's Objection 1:20:49 Dismantling the Objection With Reasonable Hope 1:28:33 The Difference Between Animal and Human Pain 1:35:48 Higher-Order Thought and the Brain 1:41:24 Patient R and Alex's Misreading of the Data 1:46:37 The Uniqueness of Human Pain and Why Christianity Makes the Most Sense of It 1:53:00 How Impactful Are Alex's Objections? 1:54:13 Is Alex O'Connor REALLY a Non-Resistant Nonbeliever? 1:56:31 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #Christianity #WilliamLaneCraig #AlexOConnor #CosmicSkeptic #Debate #Atheism #Theism #FreeThinking #KalamCosmologicalArgument

    1h 58m

  2. May 26

    If Dogs Go to Heaven… Why Not My Child? The Question That Broke a Mother's Heart

    It's Question Time, and today's episode features an engaging question from one of our listeners based on Tim's argument that animals (including beloved pets) go to heaven. If that's true, says this listener, then how is God good if my child who I love MORE than my pet might be going to Hell? Josh and Tim tackle this philosophically, theologically, and pastorally. Want to ask a question? Go to our website: https://www.freethinkingministries.co... Check out Tim's Second Edition of Mere Molinism: https://us.amazon.com/Freedom-Divine-... Check out Josh's Novel: https://us.amazon.com/Fracture-Joshua... Tim's Article and Argument for pets going to heave: https://www.freethinkingministries.co... The full e-mail: I love my dog, but I love my child more. The following may reveal my own selfishness in that I don't want my child to choose what he desires (a life without Christ). Though I believe in freewill, I am almost to the point where I wish God did not grant it. I'd rather have my child "a robot" in Heaven with God and me than have him freely choose his eternal destination. I am concerned for a day when my son's sin takes him to the point of a totally seared conscience. Though my son is not a drug addict, a drug addict gets to the point of addiction when he knows not what he does in harming his own body, mind, etc. Isn't any sin this way? We know not what we do. We, as fallible creatures, don't know what's best for us. Only our Creator knows this, and yet He allows us to choose wrongly?!? Why?!? Why would God take an animal to heaven while allowing a mother or father who would die for their child (a human being made in God's image, unlike an animal, and "worth more than the birds of the air") to be separated from him for eternity? It is said that to have loved and then lost is better than to have never loved at all, but I'm not so sure right now. Pictures and memories of my son's "innocence" in childhood haunt me. Yet some say God wipes away such memories in Heaven, but don't you think we will know more, not less, in Eternity? To wipe that child from one's memory seems diminishing. Even to suggest annihilation (a theory I don't favor) would not soften the wounds of loss to a mother's heart. No longer existing seems to delegitimize any life. Even the truth of someday having a better understanding of God's holiness and justice regarding my own flesh and blood is gut wrenching (I agree we all deserve Hell). Why are we to lay down our lives for sinners now in reaching them for Christ but will eventually rejoice in jubilation when the time of their destruction comes? Why would God have fashioned such motherly sentiments to unconditionally love and sacrificially nurture if we were to suffer this pain of eternal separation? If God loves me and if God knew my child would not follow Him, why did He bring about a world allowing him to be created? Or to survive infancy? Theoretically, even abortion (God forbid!) would have been a better outcome as, if I'm correct in my theology, such would eventually reunite us. Is abortion a virtue in that all babes are saved from damnation? God forgive the thought! We are told to be fruitful and multiply, but why even risk having children if there's a possibility of having even one child…or grandchild or great grandchild or a great-great separated from you forever? Obedience beyond understanding? I don't want one from my family tree or one acquaintance or even one stranger to be lost! The only remedy I see to this scenario as we are to love even our enemies is universal reconciliation, also a theory I do not favor...because of free will! Can you help me with these excruciating dilemmas? For my sanity's sake I have to believe all my children will be with God in eternity, but since I don't believe universalism is biblical, what of those others who will be separated eternally from loved ones? Is the only answer to trust God? Thank you greatly for your time; I appreciate any help you may provide this hurting mama. ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️  00:00 Introduction 04:00 What Led to An Argument About Animals Going to Heaven? 05:35 The Reasonable Hope That Pets Go To Heaven Argument 11:00 Introducing Kim's E-mail - I Kind of Wish My Child Was a Robot 16:48 Why Would God Take an Animal and not my Son? 38:55 Will We Not Remember Pain In Heaven? 47:52 We Will Rejoice with Jubilation When People Go to Hell? 53:13 Why Would God Give Me A Child He KNOWS Will Reject Him? 1:04:00 Why Even Risk Having Children If They COULD Go to Hell? 1:10:30 Is Universalism the Only REAL Hope? 1:19:23 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com F acebook:   / freethinkinc   Instagram:   / freethinkinc   X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok:   / freethinkinc   #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity

    1h 21m

  3. May 19

    Mere Molinism 2nd Edition Is HERE — What Changed? | LIVE

    It is FINALLY here! The second edition ofHuman Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism, Second Edition: A Biblical, Historical, Theological, and Philosophical Analysis is LIVE on Amazon and anywhere you purchase books. While there are still a few edits to fix (we will speak about that in the livestream) this soft launch live stream will focus on the changes, new debates, and extended edition that the second edition puts forward. Join us and bring your questions! Purchase book here: https://us.amazon.com/Freedom-Divine-Knowledge-Molinism-Second/dp/B0GYZV33PD/ 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6275339546787840

    1h 15m

  4. May 12

    Are Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens Right? Testing Their Claims with Reason and Evidence

    It seems our world is constantly moving towards conspiracy. Some are proven, others are not. How do we, as Christians, apply reason and sound theology without dismissing questions out of hand? Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens stand as the most prominent figures of the conspiracy laden right. Josh and Tim take a look at their claims, expose their tactics and encourage Colossians 2 thinking to stay above the fray. Join the team! https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Related Videos: Tucker's Theology: https://youtu.be/eW8GcBP8CwE Should Christians Support Israel: https://youtu.be/rkF1sH-f3oo Seth Dillon on Candace Owens: https://youtu.be/zyO1hDHDE3c Our Video on Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories: https://youtu.be/z5uHYULpC48 Related Articles: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/why-christians-should-support-israel-but-not-blindly  https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/lightning-heifers-eclipses-and-the-end-of-time Check out the second edition of Mere Molinism: https://us.amazon.com/Freedom-Divine-Knowledge-Molinism-Second/dp/B0GYZV33PD/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction and Mere Molinism Second Edition! 02:50 Focusing on Truth Rather Than Tribe 08:38 The Allure of Secret Knowledge (Colossians 2) 14:11 Cynicism as a Response to Broken Institutions 16:24 Tucker: Claims of Hidden Demonic Influence 23:53 Tucker: "Institutions Are Liars" and Historical Examples (Pearl Harbor) 27:23 Candace: "We Don't Know, but We Know" Epistemology 33:34 Megyn Kelly: Claims About Islam and Israeli Propaganda (Analysis) 37:05 Candace: Always "So Close" to the Truth (But Never Arriving) 45:24 Tucker: The Motte-and-Bailey Pattern in Institutional Critique 56:43 Evaluating Claims: Who, What, Where, Why 1:00:44 Letting Your "Heroes" Be Fallible 1:06:20 Candace: Commit to a Process, Not a Conclusion 1:11:31 Tucker: Implied Spiritual Claims, Followed by Plausible Deniability 1:14:05 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity

    1h 15m

  5. May 5

    Why the Pro-Life Movement Is Losing the Messaging Battle (And How to Fix It)

    What's happening to the pro-life movement after Roe v. Wade was overturned—and why is public opinion shifting toward pro-choice? In this podcast, Dr Tim Stratton and Josh Klein break down the messaging crisis in the pro-life movement, examine recent data trends, and discuss how churches, leaders, and legislation (including Nebraska efforts) play a critical role moving forward. Articles from Josh Referenced on program: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/moloch-bruised-but-not-defeated  https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/after-roe-countering-common-attacks Gospel Coalition Articles Referenced: 2022 Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/compassion-over-culture-war/ 2026 Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pro-life-kids-2026/ Choose Life Now Initiative: https://chooselifenow.net/the-initiative/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Abortion is NOT Just a Political Matter 06:24 What Alarming Trends Have We Found After Roe? 14:27 Culture War or Truth A False Dichotomy 19:12 A Lesson from John 8 22:41 What Role Should Pastors Play When It Comes to Pro-Life? 27:05 A New Nebraska Pro-Life Amendment - How Do we Navigate? 33:32 Fixing Wording In Current Amendment 39:16 Outlawing Abortion is Not JUST About Limiting Abortion 41:58 A Message to Pastors in Nebraska 43:09 Don't Overstate The Case 46:25 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #prolifemovement

    47 min

  6. Apr 28

    Neil deGrasse Tyson vs Charles Liu on Free Will: Why Both Are Wrong

    Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are back and have Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Charles Liu on the docket. Recently the two colleagues had a friendly discussion concerning the existence of Free Will on the  @StarTalk  podcast. Tyson doubts the existence of Free Will but Liu tentatively embraces it. However, they BOTH get some important metaphysics wrong. Dr. Tim and Josh take a look and offer their own perspective on the episode. Watch the full clip: https://youtu.be/LXvv6CbGg8A?si=I-m9ZguJr3q0OCZU Join the FTM Team: www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Defining Metaphysics 04:50 Defining Free Will 07:11 Stochastic Uncertainty, Chaos and Free Will 13:11 Influences Do Not Equal Causes 16:25 Do I Have the Freedom to Reach True Conclusions about Reality? 22:31 The Ability to Prepare Implies Free Will 32:45 Knowledge Cannot Cause Actions Nor Activate Free Will 39:04 Neil's Position on Free Will is Nonsensical 52:28 Charles' Position Has No Grounding 57:43 Why The Texas Shooter Example Actually Undermines Determinism 1:06:03 The Perimeter Of Ignorance Undermined 1:13:57 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #freewillvsdeterminism #freethinking #freewill

    1h 15m

  7. Apr 21

    What Makes YOU 'You'? The Missing Piece in O'Connor & VSauce

    Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris of  @soulsciencemin  joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as the analyze  @CosmicSkeptic 's recent interview with  @Vsauce  specifically about the "self." What did they miss? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? We break it all down in this episode. Check out full Alex O'Connor and VSauce Interview here: https://youtu.be/fvpLTJX4_D8?si=qAPyHX1FdLYnyZMU The Clip We Reacted to from that podcast: https://youtu.be/sBj-m-acPqY?si=3Z5jv6tDLNgsmW86 Join the Team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 03:15 The Growth in Alex O-Connor 06:32 The Elephant in the Room 07:37 Maximum Amputation, Potentialities and the Self 26:50 Does the Self Cease to Exist at the Stop of the Heart or the Brain? 34:11 Losing Memory, is the Self just Awareness? 40:45 Would You Love Me if I Was a Worm? 53:00 The *Necessary* Connection Between Soul and Body 1:03:34 Does Consciousness Simply Equal the Potentiality to Do Things? 1:12:40 Consciousness Is Grounded in Being 1:20:21 Forthcoming Books On This Topic 1:22:59 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #consciousness #atheism

    1h 24m

  8. Apr 14

    Tucker Carlson's Theology EXPOSED: Biblical or Not?

    ​ @TuckerCarlson  recently had Nathan Apffel on to discuss Paula White's influence (among other things) on Trump's White House, but they also made some audacious theological claims. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze a specific claim and explain why this, among other issues, discredits Tucker's theological and political prowess. Full Episode: https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/2041268132304540110?s=20 Join the FTM Team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Why We've Moved Away from Tucker 13:00 Summarizing Tucker's Interview with Nathan 16:58 Christians Shouldn't Have Anything to Do With Capitalism? 20:52 What Was the Early Church in Acts REALLY Doing? 27:00 Capitalism Is the Best Option and is Based in OT Law 30:46 The Truth About Ananias and Sapphira  32:28 Substance Dualism Points to Private Property 37:30 Scriptures that Point To Merit Based Economics 40:28 The Problem with Tucker is His Influence 45:18 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #tuckercarlson

    46 min
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The Freethinking Podcast is a product of FreeThinking ministries featuring the work of Dr. Tim Stratton. Multiple hosts produce shows for FreeThinking Podcasts, Tim focuses on topics like metaphysics, free will and determinism and often cohosts with Scott Olson and Josh Klein focuses on Cultural issues and biblical theology.

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