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Rethinking Hell

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Rethinking Hell is a central resource for a view on Hell called Conditional Immortality (a.k.a. conditionalism or annihilationism). Focusing on this biblical view as held by many Evangelical Christians, we interview notable proponents, respond to the challenges of critics, present the stories of people who once held to the traditional view but are now rethinking hell, and much more.
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Episodes

Episode 66: A Response to the Mohler-Date Debate, Part 2

On the January 3, 2015 episode of the Unbelievable? radio show with Justin Brierley, our very own Chris Date debated Dr. Albert Mohler on the topic of conditionalism. In episode #65 of the Rethinking Hell podcast, Chris was joined by … Continue reading →

Feb 11, 201545 min

Episode 65: A Response to the Mohler-Date Debate, Part 1

In the January 3, 2015 episode of the Unbelievable? radio show with Justin Brierley, our very own Chris Date debated Dr. Albert Mohler on the topic of conditionalism. In this episode, Chris is joined by Rethinking Hell contributors Daniel Sinclair … Continue reading →

Jan 31, 20151 hr 8 min

Episode 62: A Baptist's Change of Mind

Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date speaks with a Baptist pastor about the long journey he undertook that led him to embrace conditional immortality and annihilationism. Continue reading →

Nov 21, 20141 hr 3 min

Episode 61: Long Before WWII; A Response to Albert Mohler

Rethinking Hell and conditional immortality featured in the New York Times "Beliefs" column on October 11th, 2014. Four days later, in the October 15th episode of The Briefing, respected evangelical scholar Albert Mohler discussed the column and the doctrine of … Continue reading →

Oct 18, 201430 min

Episode 60: Withdrawing His Sustaining Hand, with Greg Boyd

Best-selling author, pastor, theologian, and President of ReKnew.org, Greg Boyd joins Rethinking Hell contributor Joshua Anderson to discuss the evolution of his understanding of hell, based on a Christocentric hermeneutic. Links ReKnew.org, Greg Boyd's ministry http://www.reknew.org Woodland Hills Church Sermon … Continue reading →

Oct 02, 201442 min

Episode 58: Persuasive or Evasive? Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Shifts in Traditionalist Dialectics, with Ronnie Demler

Rethinking Hell contributor Ronnie Demler delivers his presentation, "Persuasive or Evasive? Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Shifts in Traditionalist Dialectics," at the inaugural Rethinking Hell Conference, 2014. Notes accompanying Ronnie's presentation http://rethinkinghell.com/audio/meta/notes/demler_handout.pdf Rethinking Hell Book and Conference Links Rethinking Hell Book Ordering … Continue reading →...

Jul 22, 201459 min

Episode 53: God's Justice, God's Mercy, with Harold Eberle

Harold Eberle, founder of Worldcast Ministries & Publishing, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his evangelism, conditionalism, and his book, Hell: God's Justice, God's Mercy. Links Worldcast Ministries & Publishing http://worldcastministries.com/ Harold's book, Hell: God's Justice, God's Mercy … Continue reading →

Apr 15, 201458 min

Episode 52: The Fire That Reconciles, with Shawn Bawulski

Dr. Shawn Bawulski, Assistant Professor of Theology at LCC International University, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss a variation of traditionalism known as "reconciliationism," and some of the challenges to conditionalism which he offers in his 2010 Philosophia Christi … Continue reading →

Apr 02, 20141 hr 59 min

Episode 50: Necrophobia! with Glenn Peoples and Chris Date

Rethinking Hell contributors Glenn Peoples and Chris Date discuss thanatophobia or necrophobia, the fear of death, and its relevance to the evangelical debate over hell. Links Greg Koukl on Stand to Reason, November 12, 2013 http://www.str.org/podcasts/weekly-audio/facing-danger-november-12-2013#.UxYSRnmPJqN Glenn's blog, "Right Reason" … Continue reading →

Mar 04, 201450 min

Episode 49: 2014 Book and Conference Teaser

Rethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism editors and contributors gather for a supersized episode of the podcast to share details about the 2014 Wipf & Stock publication, and July's inaugural Rethinking Hell conference! Rethinking Hell Book and Conference Links Rethinking … Continue reading →

Feb 22, 20141 hr 43 min

Episode 48: Rethinking Hell Down Under with Ralph Bowles

In Episode 48, we hear from Ralph Bowles. Ralph is involved in the work of the Anglican Church in Brisbane, Australia. He is also the author of "Does Revelation 14:11 Teach Eternal Torment? Examining a Proof-Text on Hell," which appeared … Continue reading →

Feb 16, 201446 min

Episode 47: The Dark Side of Destiny, with Greg Crofford

Dr. Gregory Crofford joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the threefold doctrinal test he subjects competing views of hell to in his book, The Dark Side of Destiny: Hell Re-Examined. Links The Dark Side of Destiny: Hell Re-Examined, … Continue reading →

Jan 28, 20141 hr 32 min

Episode 46: Immortality in the Early Church, with John Roller (Part 2)

Dr. John Roller joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss what the early Church Fathers believed about human immortality and the final fate of the lost, as he examines in his book, The Doctrine of Immortality in the Early Church. This … Continue reading →

Jan 16, 20141 hr 8 min

Episode 45: Immortality in the Early Church, with John Roller (Part 1)

Dr. John Roller joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss what the early Church Fathers believed about human immortality and the final fate of the lost, as he examines in his book, The Doctrine of Immortality in the Early Church. Links … Continue reading →

Jan 08, 201452 min

Episode 44: The Geography of Hell, with Kim Papaioannou

Dr. Kim Papaioannou joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the "locales" of future punishment and his book, The Geography of Hell in the Teaching of Jesus: Gehena, Hades, the Abyss, the Outer Darkness Where There Is Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth. … Continue reading →

Dec 18, 20131 hr 15 min

Episode 43: The Evangelical Universalist, with Robin Parry

Dr. Robin Parry joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss universalism and his book (written under the pseudonym Gregory MacDonald), The Evangelical Universalist. Links The Evangelical Universalist, 2nd ed, available at Amazon. Robin's blog, Theological Scribbles.

Dec 03, 20131 hr 13 min

Episode 42: Hell and Mr. Fudge, with Jim Wood

Jim Wood, co-producer of Hell and Mr. Fudge, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Greg Stump to discuss the making of the movie, and the story it tells of Edward Fudge's life and persistence in the face of controversy and opposition. Listen … Continue reading →

Nov 17, 201344 min

Episode 41: Damning Assumptions, with Max Sotak

Dr. Max Sotak joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the assumptions read by traditionalists into the text of Scripture, as he details in his book, Damning Assumptions: What Advocates of Endless Torment Take for Granted. Links Dr. Sotak's … Continue reading →

Nov 05, 201347 min

Episode 40: All You Want to Know About Hell, with Steve Gregg

Steve Gregg, host of "The Narrow Path," joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the three views of hell and his new book, All You Want to Know About Hell: Three Christian Views of God's Final Solution to the … Continue reading →

Oct 22, 20131 hr 10 min

Episode 39: Is Hell Forever? Chris Date and Phil Fernandes Debate Hell

On Saturday, September 28th, 2013, Dr. Phil Fernandes and Rethinking Hell contributor, Chris Date, debated the proposition, "The punishment of hell will be annihilation: the everlasting loss of life and conscious existence." Date affirmed, articulating and defending conditional immortality and … Continue reading →

Oct 08, 20132 hr 51 min

Episode 38: The Centrality of Conditionalism, with Tom Robinson

Dr. Tom Robinson, elder and senior minister at the Manhattan Church of Christ, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss what he sees as the central significance of conditional immortality to many other areas of the Christian faith. Links Dr. … Continue reading →

Oct 01, 20131 hr 3 min

Episode 37: The Making of an Atheist, with Jim Spiegel

Dr. Jim Spiegel, Professor of Philosophy & Religion at Taylor University, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Dr. Glenn Peoples to discuss conditionalism and Jim's book, The Making of an Atheist. Links Dr. Spiegel's employee profile at the Taylor University website Dr. … Continue reading →

Sep 18, 201359 min
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