David Ray Griffin casts a prophetic vision for process theism. In the clearing fog of the future, he sees it ascending the throne of contemporary theology—anointed by theologians, robed by scientists, and crowned by the zeitgeist. Is he right? Dan Kent reflects...

Episode 35

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What does it mean to say that God "works all things according to the purposes of his will"? How can we understand God clocking in for a shift in his sovereign occupation?    

Episode 34

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Dan considers Norman Geisler's resignation from the ETS after his failed attempt to oust Greg Boyd, John Sanders, and Clark Pinnock.    

Episode 33

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Dan considers what it might mean for a God who sustains everything... to rest.    

Episode 32

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Dan considers the risks of love.    

Episode 31

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Dan talks about miracles.    

Episode 30

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Calvin says the primary role of the Law is to humble our hearts, which are blinded and drunk with pride. Is that right? Dan throws shade.    

Episode 29

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Calvin talks about God giving us a new will. Is this possible? Isn't a person, when you get down to it, simply a will in a body?   

Episode 28

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How does Calvin protect the idea of meritorious reward under the thumbs of his all-controlling God?   

Episode 27

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As I build an aggragate argument for open theism in the early church I thought I'd share a couple gems with you here. The first is from The Epistle to Diognetus. The second is from Irenaeus's "Against Heresies." Enjoy!  

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Episode 26

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