Theology & Ethics

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 2 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the many characteristics of neo-paganism, and how we identify it in relation to Christianity.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:08:02-Defining Neo-Paganism

00:18:55-Neo-Paganism & Individuality

00:24:19-Common Threads in Neo-Paganism

00:30:39-Centralized True Belief vs. Aimless Nostalgia

00:40:28-Are Neo-Pagans Polytheistic or Pantheistic?

00:43:57-Reconstruction vs. New Ideas

00:50:34-Neo-Paganism & Activism

00:58:31-Christians Take Note: Paganism Is Complex

01:03:41-Feminism & Modern Pagan Practice

01:13:58-The Role of Rituals, Magic, & Sorcery

01:24:48-Pagan Magic vs. Christian Sacrament

01:42:58-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Chris Date) discuss annihilationism as a view in competition with eternal conscious torment, its history, and what it means for life after death and Jesus’ return.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:06:24-The History of Annihilationism

00:15:21-Defining Annihilationism

00:22:30-Immortality & the Death of the Soul

00:43:11-Eternal vs. Permanent Punishment

00:56:52-The Nature of the Resurrection of the Wicked

01:08:17-Revelation & The Nature of the Punishment

01:19:23-Why Do We Assume the Soul is Eternal?

01:22:48-Is Annihilation Better or Worse Than Eternal Torment?

01:36:47-What Is the Role of This Debate?

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 1 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the broad phenomena of neopaganism and its influence on modern worldview.

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 1 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the broad phenomena of neopaganism and its influence on modern worldview.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:09:26-Our Background With Paganism

00:16:47-Is Secularism Dead?

00:32:34-Environmentalism & Modern Spirituality

00:39:47-Technology & Modern Spirituality

00:49:50-So What Was the Point of Secularism?

01:02:58-How Should Christians Handle These Changes?

01:11:45-Just How Pagan Have We Become?

01:25:11-Further Defining Pagan Traditions

01:31:50-Why Is Paganism Popular?

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team dives deeper into the mind of Peter Thiel via an article he co-authored for First Things.

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#onepiece #anime #francisbacon #firstthings #peterthiel #antichrist #technology #armageddon #endtimes #government #transhumanism #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible

CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:12-Who Is Peter Thiel?

00:07:36-What Is His Article About?

00:11:42-Thiel’s Questionable Literary Parallels

00:16:40-Are We Reusing Stories, & Does it Matter?

00:24:51-Francis Bacon, Science, & the Antichrist

00:32:47-Thiel’s Dangerous Openness to Technology

00:40:44-A Theological Look at Modern Technology

00:47:38-Thiel’s Lack of Guardrails

01:01:02-What Thiel Gets Wrong About Christianity

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest C.R. Wiley) discuss Peter Thiel’s unique ideology and views regarding armageddon, the antichrist, and technology.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:47-Peter Thiel’s Lectures

00:09:06-Who Is Peter Thiel?

00:15:43-What Does Peter Thiel Believe?

00:26:07-Thiel on Katechons

00:32:02-Thiel on Scientific Progress

00:39:38-Thiel on Transhumanism

00:47:02-How Do People Feel About Peter Thiel?

00:58:18-Final Thoughts

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the recent phenomenon of a notable rise in Bible sales, and some recent news about Kirk Cameron’s views on Hell.

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#biblesales #bibles #revival #scripture #kirkcameron #hell #eternaldamnation #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible

CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:35-What’s Up with Bible Sales & Church Attendance?

00:10:19-Who Exactly Started Buying Bibles?

00:22:29-Societies Always Cycle Back to Theology

00:32:43-Is “More Bibles” Good News?

00:40:03-Is This Indicative of Spiritual Revival?

00:44:41-Kirk Cameron Shifts His Views on Hell

01:01:09-What Do Church Fathers Say About Hell?

01:06:16-Clarity About Eternal Conscious Torment

01:13:03-So Is Kirk Cameron a Heretic?

01:19:21-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the recent controversy around Biola University, and public discourse expressing concern for potential biblical compromise on University values and practices.

See the Kirkwood Center BASE petition here:

https://www.change.org/p/biola-board-of-trustees-a-call-for-biola-to-affirm-essential-human-equality-and-denounce-critical-race-theory/u/27622770

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:01:24-Are We Qualified to Speak on Biola?

00:12:44-Recent Public Discourse About Biola

00:17:53-Critical Theory Creeping into Biola

00:21:18-How is Biola Responding to the Controversy?

00:29:14-Conservative Evangelicals, Keep the Pressure On

00:40:00-What Should Biola Do Next?

00:49:51-Other Threats to Christian Institutions

01:03:41-Institutions (And Individuals) Need Backbone

01:11:01-Closing Remarks

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the true roots of modern transgenderism, a threefold philosophical assumption that has been creeping into the western human psyche for generations.

Read Tony’s article here:

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/philosophical-foundations-of-a-transgender-worldview-nominalism-utilitarianism-and-pragmatism/

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:03:59-Abigail Favale vs. Transgenderism

00:07:24-Transgenderism & Social Construct Theory

00:18:16-Modern Trans Ideology Turning From True Constructivism

00:28:21-The Biblical Paradigm

00:33:18-Social Constructivism vs. the Biblical Paradigm

00:36:20-Humans Naturally Reject the Biblical Paradigm

00:43:10-Roots of Transgenderism: Nominalism

00:55:42-Roots of Transgenderism: Utilitarianism

01:06:12-Roots of Transgenderism: Pragmatism

01:12:22-Compromise & the Value of Natural Law

01:25:08-The Ideas Aren’t New…So Be Steadfast

01:32:14-The Importance of Academic Winsomeness

01:42:43-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the origins, history, and theological effects of the famous witch trials.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:10-Why the Witch Hunt Craze?

00:22:19-The Social-Psychological Effect on Witch Hunts

00:30:06-What About Real Demonic Activity?

00:35:44-The Systematization of Witch Hunts

00:42:30-What Was the Persecution Actually Like?

00:53:48-A Biblical Theological Analysis

01:03:02-Conclusion

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team revisits comments from Roger Olson regarding the Trump administration’s cutting of USAID, and the dangerous implications therein. Anthony’s article:

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/theologicalapologetics/2025/07/usaid-politics-and-the-irrationality-of-evangelical-theologians/

Olson’s Article:

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/rogereolson/2025/07/can-a-real-christian-support-the-shut-down-of-usaid/

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:02:40-The Theological Extremism of the Trump Era

00:05:13-Roger Olson Weighs in on USAID

00:08:11-Implications of Olson’s Phrasing

00:11:14-Tribalism & Determining Salvific Status

00:18:09-Cutting Programs Isn’t a Moral Exercise

00:23:59-USAID Was Deeply Flawed

00:26:43-Ordo Amoris & The Complexity of Foreign Aid

00:32:42-Removing Aid Doesn’t Kill People

00:35:52-The US Can’t Be the World Police

00:41:19-Why Would Someone Make Such A Theological Claim?