Pat is joined by Dr. Tomas Bogardus to discuss the question of whether Muslims and Christians worship the same God. We chat philosophy of language, including different theories of reference (descriptivism, causal theories, etc.) and how the occurrence of reference drift can make answering this questions somewhat difficult! For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substack: hps://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, Pat and Mike respond to Jordan Peterson’s recent appearance on Surrounded. For more undoubtedly awesome philosophy content, head to Pat's Sbstack at https://substack.com/@journalofabsolutetruth
Jun 23, 2025•57 min
This episode is a replay from John DeRosa's Classical Theism Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classical-theism-podcast/id1432200694
Jun 02, 2025•53 min
Pat and Mike discuss one particular philosopher everyone should read (that isn't Plato, lol). For more philosophy content see Pat's substack at https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
May 21, 2025•32 min
Pat introduces Mike Schramm, new associate editor for The Journal of Absolute Truth. They then discuss the state of some argumetns for God. https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
May 12, 2025•43 min
Pat and Jim begin a new series on Freud. Live QnA at the end! More philosophy content on Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Jan 13, 2025•51 min
Pat and Jim do a year in review, including discussing some of their favorite books. Also, live QnA at the end. Head to Pat's Substack for more philosophy content: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Fr. James Dominic Rooney returns to the podcast to discuss some of his recent work on divine hiddenness and dogmatic authority (two distinct topics!). For more philosophy content, check out Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Dec 10, 2024•55 min
Let's talk about brute facts, baby! More on Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Dec 09, 2024•12 min
Pat is joined once again by Dr. Thomas Ward, this time to discuss his recent book After Stoicism: The Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher. You can check out his new book (which I highly recommend) here: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/after-stoicism?srsltid=AfmBOoq8MR4WeWFZ8S75xXQ5Cxc_uzDN96t1wXRCQlGxvT0oEhwOrxot For more philosophy content, subscribe to Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr to explore the notion of personhood from a Thomistic perspective. This builds on Dr. Kerr's recent lecture Ratzinger's Notion of Person in Theology: a Thomistic Response. For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Dr. Michael Gorman has authored an excellent new book: A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics. In this episode, Pat interviews Dr. Gorman about some of the contents of that book, including how Aquinas thinks about composition, fundamentality, and God. To order the book: https://amzn.to/3BmsGP1 For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Pat is joined by Dr. Kenneth Pearce to discuss some of his recent work related to metaphysical grounding, contingency, and the existence of God. Head to Pat's Substack for more philosophy content: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Pat and Gaven discuss cool things, like Aquinas's theory of existence and how God knows He's not a brain in a vat. More on Pat's Substack - https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Sep 19, 2024•52 min
Pat is joined by Perry to discuss his work on Skeptical Theism. https://www.perryhendricks.com/
Aug 27, 2024•37 min
Pat is joined by Matthew Adelstein to discuss some of their (current) favorite arguments for God.
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Pat is joined by Jack Boczar to discuss his forthcoming paper, Existential Inertia and Thomistic Esse. Jack has published on Aquinas and Augustine and is currently working on medieval metaphysics. His PhilPeople page can be accessed here: https://philpeople.org/profiles/jack-boczar
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Pat talks with Joshua Sijuwade about his new book Analytic Theism. If you like this conversation, please comment, share, and subscribe. For more philosophy content, check out Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Pat is joined by Dr. Kyle Keltz to discuss some of his recent work on the problem of evil with respect to animal suffering. Also, to announce a new volume on the problem of animal suffering that Dr. Keltz is editting and that Pat is contributing to.
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Dr. Gavin Ortlund recently debated Dr. Ryan Mullins on divine simplicity. After, John DeRosa hosted Gavin and myself for a bit of a debrief and extended conversation on the topic. Here's the replay, from John's Classical Theism podcast.
May 04, 2024•1 hr
Pat is joined by Fr. Thomas Joseph White to discuss some of the contents of his recent book Principles of Catholic Theology, Book 2: On the Rational Credibility of Christianity https://amzn.to/4dgsn78
Apr 25, 2024•56 min
This converation was originally hosted for the Mind Matters podcast, but is now being shared here.
Mar 28, 2024•25 min
This episode -- focusing on classical theism, divine simplicity, and ultimate explanation -- is a special replay of a conversation with Dr. Christopher Tomaszewski as featured on The Classical Theism Podcast. Pat appears toward the end to engage Chris on what resources (if any) classical theism might afford to meta-epistemology. Check out John's Classical Theism Podcast (it's one of the best) and consider supporting him on Patreon: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Dr. Stephen Napier returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent publication in response to the problem of divine hiddenness: Is There Non-Resistant Non-Belief? https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/religious-studies/article/is-there-nonresistant-nonbelief/21F4527C7306B350D49B46E2CB8BDDD0 PS - Sorry for the "beeping" noise throughout. Is what it is....
Jan 24, 2024•58 min
Gaven takes listener questions on philosophy, theology, and how to get published.
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Please enjoy this conversation exploring substance dualism. Subscribe if you want. Or not!
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Come hang with Dr. Gaven Kerr as we chat Scripture and Metaphysics. PS - Check out Pat's new book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/48fhsYb
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Dr. Mark Spencer has a new Element out called Catholicism and the Problem of God. In this episode, we explore some of the contents of that book, including the apparent tensions that arise between Catholic claims concerning God and philosophy of God, or features of God and features of the world (i.e., problem of evil). For more, check out Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com Also, Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3RFm8Ra...
Dec 12, 2023•57 min
Fr. James Dominic Rooney returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent critique of panentheism. If you like the video, hit like and subscribe to Philosophy for the People for more! More Resources: Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3QHzf2N
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Pat offers a brief introduction to the logical problem -- or better, logical argument -- from evil (against the existence of God). 👉 More Resources: Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3QRBHDP...
Nov 29, 2023•5 min
