Dr. Michael Torre returns to the podcast to discuss the relationship between nature and grace, the problem of evil, predestination, and more.

Pat and Jim take questions from the gentle listeners on everything fitness and philosophy!

Pat and Jim use the occasion of receiving the Word on Fire Bible to discuss the necessity of biblical literacy to understand Western civilization, art, and culture. They also consider the need to have a grasp on biblical ideas in order to understand sophisticated critiques of Christianity, such as Nietzsche's genealogy. They also discuss the importance of understanding and confronting Nietzsche as a philosopher.

Be sure to check out the new Word on Fire Bible at: http://wordonfire.org/bible2

If you like this episode, you may also enjoy our recent podcast called Theism vs Atheism: Understanding the Debate at https://youtu.be/AzTeMZ-2cUY

Pat and Dan John discuss how to make fat loss simple, sustainable, and sane!

To join our New Years 300 Swings Challenge visit http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/newyears300swings

Pat offers 5 tips for getting the most out of the upcoming New Years 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge.

If you're not already registered, you can sign up at https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/newyears300swings

Pat and Jim are hosted by John DeRosa, of the Classical Theism podcast, to discuss theism vs. atheism, metaphysical reasoning, cumulative case apologetics, and more.

Some related content:

Jim and I discussing (philosophical) reasons to believe in God: https://youtu.be/gM1tqMOFDuw

My series at Catholic Answers wrt cumulative case apologetics: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/theism-versus-the-atheist-grab-bag

Jim's chat with DeRosa on evolution, consciousness, and the problem of pain: http://www.classicaltheism.com/madden/

Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from kettlebell swings to conspiracy theories!

PS - Join us for our New Years 300 Swings Challenge by registering here: https://chroniclesofstrength.com/newyears300swings

Pat and Dan enter the Wayback Machine to dust the cobwebs off Old School Fitness advice that is super relevant even today.

Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for the existence of God based upon the principle of sufficient reason applied to contingent things.

What is the argument, exactly? And does it still hold up today?

Leibniz's response to the problem of evil will be explored, as well.

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Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for the existence of God based upon the principle of sufficient reason applied to contingent things. What is the argument, exactly? And does it still hold up today? Leibniz's response to the problem of evil will be explored, as well.