In this informal debate, atheist philosopher Ben Watkins and Christian philosopher Dr. Shandon Guthrie discuss the reality of demons. Are there good reasons to think that demons actually exist? Ben Watkins' YouTube channel Real Atheology: @realatheology Dr. Guthrie's website: http://www.sguthrie.net/ Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4T5pK6om9M Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min
There's a common objection to the Kalam Cosmological Argument that goes something like this: we never actually experience anything beginning to exist, we only ever experience new arrangements of pre-existing material. Hence, since we don't experience things really beginning to exist, the Kalam's causal principle is left unsupported. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Justin Mooney, a philosopher specializing in mereology (the study of part-whole relations) to discuss whether this objection has a...
Aug 18, 2023•54 min
In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Perry Hendricks--he's a huge proponent of a powerful (and controversial) way to defeat to the problem of evil. Watch to discover his approach! For more from Dr. Hendricks: https://www.perryhendricks.com/ Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zURTe9KsR7s Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In this live interview, I sit down with Eric Hernandez, an experienced Christian apologist, to discuss his thoughts on AI--whether AI will ever become conscious--and what that means for Christianity. We also discuss his work on dualism and reflect on some of the craziest debates he's had with atheists. Eric Hernandez is a dynamic evangelist and apologist with a heart for proclaiming the gospel and defending the faith on theological and philosophical grounds. He’s a licensed minister, a certified...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 42 min
In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Akin to discuss some of the craziest episodes he's covered on his Mysterious World podcast. From demons to aliens, the world is actually way more mysterious than we realize! Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YRHjTC7hRY Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Jul 07, 2023•2 hr 5 min
Dr. Josh Rasmussen was our fifth presenter at CCv1. In this talk, he presents a a new ontological argument based on the positivity of a perfect being. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ3ipEeIiRM Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Dr. Braxton Hunter was our fourth presenter at CCv1. In this talk, he presents a CORE FACTS argument for God. After his talk, we took a few questions from the audience. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LR3YMdpzBE Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
May 12, 2023•50 min
Dr. Sy Garte was our third presenter at CCv1. In this talk, he presents an argument for God from biology. After his talk, we took a few questions from the audience. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw7DG7L6Gsw Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Apr 22, 2023•47 min
Dr. Liz Jackson was our second presenter at CCv1. In this talk, she presents on the topic, "Should We Want God to Exist?" After her talk, we took a few questions from the audience. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sukh4FeGaEo Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Mar 31, 2023•57 min
The title for this one is pretty self-explanatory. These are the top 10 Christian/Atheist debates that I think everyone should watch. #10 The Euthyphro Dilemma - Matt Flannagan vs Jason Thibodeau #9 From Necessary Being to God? | Dr. Graham Oppy & Dr. Rob Koons #8 Randal Rauser the Atheist vs. Joe Schmid the Theist (Devil's Advocate Debate) #7 Daniel Dennett vs Alvin Plantinga Debate REMASTERED #6 William Lane Craig v Erik Wielenberg | "God & Morality" | NC State - Feb 2018 #5 William La...
Mar 11, 2023•21 min
In this episode, I sit down, in-person, with Alex O'Connor from @CosmicSkeptic to analyze 10 different slogans that atheists have put forward over the years. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo1VrBKTza8 Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 55 min
In this interview, Dr. Braxton Hunter (@BraxtonHunter) offers what he believes is the strongest argument against Calvinism. This interview was filmed at CCv1. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJWIWv69D_0 Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Jan 27, 2023•26 min
In this in-person interview, Cameron sits down with Dr. Liz Jackson to discuss whether we should (or should not) want God to exist. This topic is also known as the axiology of theism. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G66qBl_57j8 Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Jan 14, 2023•31 min
In this in-person interview, Cameron sits down with Dr. Josh Rasmussen to discuss why people are more than just their material bodies. This interview was filmed at CCv1. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hZh0JEz8hU Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Jan 06, 2023•41 min
In his Philosophy of Religion class at Huntington University, Dr. Tedla Woldayohnnes invited Dr. Joshua Sijuwade to present his essay, "Grounding and the Existence of God" with a response from Prof. Graham Oppy. Prof. William Hasker and Dr. Susana Gómez were also participants in the discussion. As for the format of this video, it opens with a 50-minute presentation from Dr. Sijuwade of his argument to the class, followed by a 50-minute dialogue between Sijuwade, Oppy, Hasker, and Gomez. Btw, sor...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 48 min
In this video, Cameron Bertuzzi and James White discuss the papacy, White's top objections to Catholicism, and more! This video originally aired on The Dividing Line: https://youtu.be/Y8woTgHoR0A Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this interview, I sit down in-person with Dr. Mike Austin to discuss Christian moral virtue (topic #1) and gun ownership (topic #2). Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsIUnwZDoxg Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Nov 04, 2022•53 min
In this Q&A, I'm joined by Michael Jones from @InspiringPhilosophy to discuss your questions related to Christian theology. Let the questions begin! Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClTwLPRJJl0 Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 22 min
In the second session recorded at CC Exchange 22, Alex O'Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) and Trent Horn (The Counsel of Trent) engaged each other in conversation over the topic of why they are/are not a Christian. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFYrfKHSV2k Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 2 min
In this video, I sit down (for a second time) with Trent Horn to discuss Catholicism--my journey, his latest arguments, and the like. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZPBIyyrskg Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Oct 14, 2022•47 min
In this interview, I'm joined by astronaut, research scientist, and Christian Dr. Leslie Wickman to discuss how, in her view, modern science affirms theism. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzPATGVsykw Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Sep 30, 2022•57 min
Dr. William Lane Craig recently claimed that he wants to lower the "epistemic standards" for Christian belief. His comments have sparked outrage in the atheist community. Some atheists have even claimed that his comments totally discredit his work more generally. In this video, Dr. Craig explains how his comments are completely in line with current philosophical thinking on pragmatic/epistemic rationality. Link to Dr. Craig's Original Remarks: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/media/reasonable-fai...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr
Sam Harris recently said on the @Triggernometry YouTube channel that if Heaven is real, why can't we see it with our telescopes? In this video, I'm joined by PhD candidate Cruz Davis who will analyze Sam Harris' comments from a Christian philosophical perspective. Full video of Harris's comments: https://youtu.be/DDqtFS_Pvcs Link to Our YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDO99A1z5Zs Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Sep 09, 2022•54 min
In this interview, I sit down with Dr. Tyler McNabb to discuss which other world religions are actually consistent or compatible with theism. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO63XqGRau4 Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In this video, I chat with Dr. Kevin Vallier, a Christian political philosopher, about his journey from atheism to Eastern Orthodoxy. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cse2B-L-IXo&t=29s Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Aug 19, 2022•58 min
In celebration of our 200th podcast episode, I (Sawyer) interview Cameron on various topics ranging from Marvel movies, food, his confidence in Christianity, and how Capturing Christianity started a conference. You won't find this interview anywhere else, folks. Let us know if you want more like it! Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity Our Locals: www.capturingchristianity.locals.com
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In this special episode of Capturing Christianity, Randal Rauser (Progressive Christian) and Joshua Swamidass (Conservative Christian) dialogue about the key differences between Progressive and Conservative Christianity. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s36s_2xX54k Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity Our Locals: www.capturingchristianity.locals.com
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 51 min
In this video, Dr. Gavin Ortlund lays out C. S. Lewis' famous 'Liar, Lunatic, or Lord' trichotomy. This is actually a really fun argument to think about. If it works, it's another way to know that (a) God exists, and (b) Christianity is true. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8dHK_2k9WE Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity Our Locals: www.capturingchristianity.locals.com
Jul 08, 2022•43 min
I've recently changed my mind on some Catholic-related doctrines. In this livestream, I explain what they are and the research that lead to me changing my mind. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlGGViZUsgU Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity Our Locals: www.capturinghchristianity.locals.com
Jul 01, 2022•40 min
In this in-person interview, I sit down with Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn to discuss his intellectual journey all the way from Deism to Catholicism. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vQGGlfZsjk Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity
Jun 24, 2022•52 min
