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Our society of recent, has been obsessed with definitions and identity. Many people are questioning who they are and putting their identity in singular aspects of their being such as politics, gender, job, sexuality, and race, etc. This leads to a terrible misunderstanding of our own nature along with painful collisions with reality. Throughout history various ideas on the nature of man have pervaded throughout civilization. Some believe that man is nothing more than the phy

On this episode Josh dives into Trump's Bible campaign, an apologetic from the Cross and whether or not the phrase Christ is King is anti-Semitic. For the main thing he tackles the Red Pill culture's logic concerning marriage and how we as Christian ought to respond. Notes: Moral Obligation to vote for an Immoral Candidate: https://freethinkingministries.com/a-moral-obligation-to-vote-for-an-immoral-candidate/ Trumps Bible Commercial on Twitter: https://x.com/JoshRKlein/s

Question: After watching your debate with Alex Malpass on Unbelievable? , I have a question regarding the following argument you offered: If naturalistic determinism is true, then human beings lack libertarian freedom. If human beings lack libertarian freedom, then their rational processes are unreliable to attain truth about metaphysical matters. Human beings’ rational processes are reliable to attain truth about metaphysical matters. Therefore, human beings have libertaria

As Christians we are used to being told that we need to be leading godly lives. We know we should be following in Christ’s example. But what does that look like? Is it praying, studying scripture, attending and serving at church? These are all good things that we should do and they should be a response from our faith in Christ, but they are themselves not the core qualities a Christian should have. In 2 Peter 1:5-7 , we are given eight qualities that a Christian should have a

I've been writing and speaking about "nationalism" since 2019. The first article I wrote on the topic was entitled, " Should Christians be Against Christian Nationalism? " This article was in response to a statement many Christians signed condemning Christian Nationalism, but it never defined the term or clarified exactly what this bogeyman was. Before going any further, let's define the word "nationalism." Over the past few years, the first definition that comes up after a G

While sitting next to Timothy Fox in Dr. Scott Smith's classroom at Biola University the summer of 2012, something Smith said sparked a thought. I quickly scribbled down a three-step syllogism in the margins of my notebook and got back to paying attention to his lecture. After class I approached Smith to show him this syllogism and he invited me to walk with him to the cafeteria for lunch. Shortly after that discussion I started sharing an expanded version of what I had initi

By Tim Stratton and Josh Klein We were recently disheartened to see Ron DeSantis and Nikki Hayley drop out of the presidential race. This effectively guarantees Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for 2024. Although I (Stratton) left the Republican Party during the George W. Bush era, I begrudgingly voted for Trump in 2016 and again in 2020 because I believed the alternative was so much worse. Although we both believe Trump is a deeply flawed person, as Christians and anal

In this episode, together with Dr. John DePoe, we explore the relationship between rationality and libertarian freedom. Can rationality fully flourish in the absence of libertarian freedom? Is freedom an essential catalyst for logical thinking and informed decision-making? We will address fundamental questions about the human mind and libertarian freedom. In addition, we'll answer some objections that stand against this idea. So, if you are interested and want to know more ab

In this episode of FTMonthly I (Josh Klein) am joined by the founder of FreeThinking Ministries, Dr. Tim Stratton, as we break down Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's appearance in Omaha, Nebraska on his upcoming book We Who Wrestle with God. We analyze the evening, ask questions about Jordan's faith and interpretation of scripture as well as his diagnosis of culture and more. Notes: We Who Wrestle With God book: https://a.co/d/hiEtzIW Dr. Jordan Peterson's YouTube Channel:  @JordanB

Alistair Begg recently made evangelical headlines with some advice he gave to a grandmother on attending her grandson's wedding to a transgender person. The response has been mixed to say the least. Some supporting, others condemning, but it seems we've lost the ability to disagree and hash out why we disagree in the evangelical realm. In this episode Josh invites Brady Cone on to discuss the Begg situation, how to disagree amicably, and whether Begg's advice was wrong or rig

There's been a lot of commentary on a specific Super Bowl commercial from a group called He Gets Us - but what do we make of this? Josh Klein of FreeThinking ministries adds his perspective to the fray. Notes: He Gets Us Ad: McDowell and Stetzer Interview: https://youtu.be/lpD9up9XHPY?si=F3i2U9yix-_N9lDr He Gets Us Article: https://hegetsus.com/en/articles/what-is-foot-washing-and-what-does-it-symbolize Alternative Commercial: Babylon Bee Satire: Contact Us:...

In this episode we interview Doctors Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer on their recent work Critical Dilemma. Critical Dilemma is an important work tackling the problems of Contemporary Critical Theory with a biblical perspective. In this interview Neil and Pat (authors of Critical Dilemma) outline the case against Critical Theory, some interesting ideas on the way forward and the importance of the book in our current cultural moment. Be sure to check it out! Notes: Buy the book:.

In this month's (December) episode we update the numbers for Give Where You Live (THANK YOU!), talk about the New Year and... what does CRT have to do with a recent response I got on Facebook? Also - how can the arts, like Dance help with evangelism and apologetics. I have a fantastic interview you will not want to miss. Donate to FTM (be sure to put Josh in comments): https://kearneyfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1085 Primer Info on CRT, Liberation

This episode of FTMonthly focuses on Give Where You Live and how FreeThinking Ministries can exist and our mission. We also look at Porn Hub's scandal and why Porn should be illegal as well as a prominent atheist turning to Christ! For our Main Thing, Brady Cone of   @CalibrateConversations  joins Josh to discuss the damage of tacitly endorsing affirmation theology. Ayaan Hirsi Ali article: https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/ Porn Hub Investigation:...

In this month's episode we explore the moral equivalence being pushed on the Israeli-Hamas conflict, Andy Stanley's equivocation on biblical sexuality, whether celebrating Halloween is a sin and special guest Tim Stratton joins us to discuss his supposed vendetta against Calvinism. Links: Andy Stanley Links Josh Klein on Andy Stanley: https://freethinkingministries.com/the-curious-case-of-andy-stanley/ Andy Stanley sermon: https://julieroys.com/audio-of-andy-stanleys-un

On this episode we dive into new Tim Ballard accusations and take on  @JustPearlyThings  and  @DailyWirePlus  on marriage. We also explore whether or not men really do think so much about the Roman Empire and we take a look at normalizing mental illness or maybe even demon possession.   Notes: Tim's talk at apologetic conference: https://youtu.be/L-m5Wcv93l8?si=D5OuSrp-e9rGq9a7 In Defense of Marriage: https://freethinkingministries.com/in-defense-of-marriage/ Pearl's C

In this episode we look at the Church's preparation for our cultural future, aliens, a post-Christian culture and... Deconstruction that leads to progressivism. Links: Jessica's Story: https://youtu.be/ZRnaG9y5wK8?si=foLy5d0apSt5nhRg What if Aliens are Real (Tim Stratton): https://freethinkingministries.com/what-if-aliens-exist/ Do 60% of Christians between the ages of 18-40 believe Jesus is not the only way to salvation?: https://www.christianpost.com/news/60-of-young-a

On this episode we cover a letter about Christianity and its supposed "evils", recent Supreme Court decisions and how to think about them biblically as well as a foray into Trans ideology, analyzing an interview, and... Shiny Happy People. Notes: Contact Us: https://freethinkingministries.com/contact/ Rescuing Hell: https://freethinkingministries.com/rescuing-hell/ Turek's Book - Correct not Politically Correct: https://a.co/d/4JN0zuo Sean and Turek Interview: https://yo

The Pilot episode of FTMonthly is a monthly program hosted by Josh Klein of FreeThinking Ministries to cover relevant topics on culture and theology.   Links: Josh Klein Introduction Interview: https://youtu.be/1nY1VUQoiNY Ideas for Topics or Questions: https://freethinkingministries.com/contact/ Target article: https://freethinkingministries.com/a-biblical-boycott/ Calvinism a Different Gospel: https://youtu.be/g7LMXdDMGy0 Honest Youth Pastor Shiny Happy People Review

Question Tim, thank you for the clarification Questions="><em>Questions" About="About" Divine="Divine" Hiddenness ="Hiddenness</em></a>"> . I want to register a worry I have about the first example given in your paper. Admittedly, you note that the second example is more persuasive than the first but maintain that both are sufficient to show that Schellenberg's argument cannot survive molinism. I want to specifically challenge that second claim. Consider the following two CC