Theology & Ethics

Theology & Ethics

por The Kirkwood Center
CristianismoFilosofía
Temporada 1

150: More Peter Thiel: Anime, Technology, & Armageddon

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. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #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
T1 · E50
12 ene 2026
1:13:12

149: Is Peter Thiel Right About the Antichrist? (with C.R. Wiley)

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. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #CRwiley #peterthiel #antichrist #technology #armageddon #endtimes #government #transhumanism #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible 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
T1 · E49
29 dic 2025
1:05:32

148: Bible Sales Have Increased, But is that Good News?

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. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #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
T1 · E48
15 dic 2025
1:25:27

147: Is Biola Compromising on Biblical Truth?

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 If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #biolauniversity #talbot #alisachilders #meganbasham #kristabontrager #drbarrycorrey #university #academia #BIOLA #highereducation #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible 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
T1 · E47
24 nov 2025
1:20:25

146: What are the True Roots of Transgenderism?

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/ If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #transgenderism #philosophy #feminism #nominalism #utilitarianism #pragmatism #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible 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
T1 · E46
10 nov 2025
1:46:34

145: How Bad Were the Witch Hunts, Really?

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the origins, history, and theological effects of the famous witch trials. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #witchcraft #witchtrials #salemwitchtrials #wicca #paganism #halloween #demons #satan #magic #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible 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
T1 · E45
27 oct 2025
1:05:49

144: Is USAID Necessary for Salvation?

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/ If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #anthonycostello #rogerolson #USAID #governmentaid #trump #ordoamoris #tribalism #salvation #foreignaid #radicalleftism #progressivechristianity #politics #americanpolitics #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible 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?
T1 · E44
13 oct 2025
51:40

143: Charlie Kirk's Legacy & Evolving American Politics (with Owen Anderson & Corey Miller)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guests Owen Anderson & Corey Miller) discuss the horrifying assassination of Charlie Kirk, the political fallout from the event, and the changing tides in American politics underpinning recent years. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #owenanderson #coreymiller #charliekirk #karlmarx #ideology #jimmykimmel #jesus #academia #sexuality #martyrdom #radicalleftism #politics #americanpolitics #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:29-Our Experience of the Shooting 00:09:44-The Significance of the Shooting 00:15:43-The Ideological War Behind the Shooting 00:25:39-The Jimmy Kimmel Drama 00:28:15-Finding Jesus in Conservative Politics 00:34:34-The Battle for Academia & The Church 00:43:54-Aberrant Sexuality & Leftist Violence 00:50:47-What’s Next Given Kirk’s Legacy?
T1 · E43
29 sept 2025
1:00:56

142: The Martyrdom & Legacy of Charlie Kirk

PODCAST SHOWNOTES Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the horrifying assassination of Charlie Kirk and his legacy, the political implications of this event, and how Christians should respond. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #charliekirk #martyrdom #assassination #tylerrobinson #turningpointusa #radicalleftism #debate #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:57-So What Happened? 00:05:32-The Weaponization of Online Conspiracy 00:11:01-The Possible Religious & Political Motivations 00:16:17-Leftist Ideology & the University 00:19:58-What’s Next for American Politics? 00:28:41-The Real, Objective Evil of Radical Leftism 00:37:40-If Kirk Was In Danger, So Are We 00:43:39-Celebration of Evil is Not the Same as Free Speech 00:51:46-Turning Cheek vs. Exacting Moral Justice 01:02:06-Modern Communities Fail to Enforce Morality 01:09:21-We Need to Restore the University 01:11:36-Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
T1 · E42
17 sept 2025
1:26:10

141: Randal Rauser & The Dangers of Progressive Christianity (with David Wolcott)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest David Wolcott) discuss Anthony’s back and forth with Randal Rauser, and the many pitfalls of Progressive Christianity that Rauser invokes along the way. An autodidactic Christian apologist specializing in primary-source research of Progressive Christianity and the 1946 arsenokoites argument, David Wolcott is passionate about raising up the next generation of Christian apologists and elevating the standards of conduct and content within the Christian apologetics community. Founder of The Academy at thedavidwolcott.com, he creates lots of memes, reads lots of books, and spends his free time sharing memes and books with his friends. David’s website: https://www.thedavidwolcott.com/ David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidwolcott If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org. Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials! Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKg Instagram: https://shorturl.at/UNceb X/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8 YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWO Substack: https://t.ly/wBABv Website: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link! #davidwolcott #randalrauser #progressivechristianity #doctrine #canaaniteconquest #clayjones #apologetics #alisachilders #keithgiles #marcionism #morality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:57-Randal Rauser & The Canaanite Conquest Debate 00:10:54-Rauser's Crusade Against Conservative Apologists 00:14:02-Wolcott's Background with Progressive Christianity 00:18:14-Rauser, ProgressiveChristianity.org, and PC Authority 00:28:19-The Condescension & Logical Fallacies of Progressive Christianity 00:36:48-Rauser's Bad Faith Attacks Against Popular Theology 00:47:39-Rauser's Background & Current Work 00:49:42-Rauser's Hypocrisy Toward Alisa Childers 00:55:52-We're Losing Good Faith Disagreement 00:57:13-The Dogmatic Exclusivity of Progressive Christianity 01:03:19-Keith Giles and Progressive Christian Inconsistency 01:09:34-Rauser, Marcionism, and Failed Moral Intuition 01:14:39-Progressive Christianity vs. The Creeds 01:24:02-Abandoning Doctrine is Abandoning Christianity 01:27:01-Why Call Yourselves Christians? 01:35:29-Conclusion
T1 · E41
8 sept 2025
1:38:11
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