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Faith and Reason Exchange
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Explore challenging questions about Christianity in thoughtful, informed, and intellectually stimulating conversations that deepen the connection between faith and reason. Set within the historic Christian tradition, this podcast discusses current scientific, philosophical, and cultural issues as it pursues a faith that better understands and an intellect that has reason to believe. In a time when the world seems to be losing its mind, and hope along with it, our goal is to equip a new generation of critical thinkers who can defend their faith with reason and evidence. Hosted by Dr. David Andersen & Dr. Adam Francisco
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The Declaration of Independence, Faith, and Reason
2w ago00:43:58Tap to summarizeDavid and Adam discuss the Declaration of Independence through the lens of a Word on Fire article (https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/faith-reason-and-the-declaration-of-independence/), exploring whether America's founding was Christian or Enlightenment-based. They conclude that while the Founding Fathers were split between Christians and deists, the nation's moral fabric was fundamentally infused with a Christian ethos, enabling language about Creator-endowed rights.
Transcribe →Surprised by Oxford
3w ago00:45:41Tap to summarizeDavid and Adam discussed the film "Surprised by Oxford" (2023), which tells the story of Caro Drake, a skeptical PhD student who confronts questions of faith and reason at Oxford University through relationships and intellectual engagement. The conversation expanded into broader themes about the decline of humanities education, the fragmentation of modern universities, and the tension between liberal arts and vocational training in American higher education.
Transcribe →In What Age Do We Live?
4w ago00:45:16Tap to summarizeDavid and Adam explore how to characterize contemporary Western culture—whether as secular, pagan, postmodern, or simply confused—and conclude that multiple descriptors apply simultaneously. They identified presentism (severing ties with the past) and progressivism as defining features, with AI emerging as a critical new factor requiring ethical engagement from Christians who cannot retreat but must remain mission-focused in the world.
Transcribe →Just War?
Apr 1500:44:59Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →The disciples and their disbelief
Apr 800:40:17Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Is the resurrection just an article of faith?
Apr 100:39:53Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Evolution, irreducible complexity, and the demise of Darwin's theory with Dr. Michael Behe
Mar 2500:42:46Tap to summarizeThis is a rerelease of an episode from 2023.
Transcribe →Worldview
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Transcribe →How not to talk to unbelievers
Mar 1100:42:46Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Sex, gender, and feminism with Dr. Abigail Favale
Mar 400:39:26Tap to summarizeThis episode was originally released in May 2024.
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