Theology & Ethics

Theology & Ethics

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170: Islam Doesn't Hold Up Against Christianity (with Alan Shlemon)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello. 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! CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:23-What Is The Goal Of Islam? 00:07:19-Muslim Methods Of Influence 00:13:17-Can Muslims Truly Flourish? 00:24:42-Islam & The Image Of God 00:27:39-Islam & The Nature Of God 00:31:45-Islam & Geopolitics 00:39:12-Cultural vs. Gospel Influence 00:46:08-Sharia Law Should Be Unthinkable 00:51:28-Evangelism To Muslims 01:01:50-Conclusion

169: Paganism Is Coming. We're Writing a Book For You.

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello. 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! CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:00:55-The Book 00:16:31-Animism & Nature 00:31:43-Is There A Compelling Case For Paganism? 00:44:51-On Consciousness 00:57:13-Can We Really Be Disenchanted? 01:06:30-Closing Thoughts

168: Pagan Syncretism - Paganism, Vol. 7 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 7 of a series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the syncretism happening between paganism and Christianity. 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! CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:01:48-Syncretism & Pagan Creep in the Church 00:12:40-General Revelation & Ideological Overlap 00:18:34-Christians And Demons 00:25:24-Cultural vs. Spiritual 00:29:24-Consumerism & Pop Culture 00:34:25-The Irony of Pagan Environmentalism

167: The Ultimate Odyssey Breakdown (with Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, whether Odysseus is a hero, and when art becomes lies. 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! CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:12-Is The Odyssey Woke? 00:17:31-Is It Subtle, Or Just Boring? 00:28:07-Is Odysseus A Hero? 00:48:40-Are We Whitewashing Greek Paganism? 01:08:13-The Idea Of Homecoming 01:12:55-When Do Artists Become Liars? 01:20:14-Buddhism & Daoism 01:23:13-Concluding Thoughts

166: Is Nolan's Odyssey a Christian Film? (with Owen Anderson)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and whether the film represents Christian or pagan virtue. 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! CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:00-How To Think About Nolan’s Odyssey 00:07:44-Adapting Stories For Modern Audiences 00:10:55-The Casting of Elliot Page 00:13:18-Taking Art At Face Value 00:17:39-On the Ethos of the Film 00:30:12-Is It Christian? 00:40:23-Is It Pagan? 00:44:56-Odysseus’ Character Arc 01:08:23-Fight Scenes 01:12:24-Concluding Comments

165: Can AI Rewire Your Brain To Be Less Christian? (Kirkwood LIVE)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this live episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Emily Stevens, Mihretu Guta & Finney Premkumar) discuss what AI is and isn’t, and explore the spiritual and practical harms of this exploding 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! CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:05:46-Speaker Presentations 00:54:36-Is the Goal of AI to Present Truth? 01:06:50-Can AI Replace Human Relationships? 01:16:49-Is There Hope of Slowing the Expansion of AI? 01:32:35-Is There a Correct Way to Embrace AI? 01:37:28-How Should Christians Approach AI? 01:42:28-Should Good Actors Pursue AI to Beat Bad Actors? 01:44:05-Can the Good Ever Outweigh the Bad? 01:45:39-Can We Embed Good Values in Our AI? 01:49:57-Closing Comments

164: The Unseen Realm - Paganism, Vol. 6 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 6 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the spiritual world, and the conflicting approaches of the Christian and Pagan communities. 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! #carlteichrib #joshuafarris #angels #demons #spirits #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #environmentalism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:33-Michael Heiser & the Unseen Realm 00:12:34-Spirituality in the World 00:24:26-Spirituality in the Church 00:34:38-Spirituality in Politics 00:41:01-Spirituality in the Bible 00:53:59-Spirituality in Physical Places 01:19:44-Conclusion

163: Ed Feser Is Wrong About Iran (with Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guests Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) discuss the Iran war, and particularly push back on a couple articles written by Ed Feser, who came out vocally against the US involvement in Iran. Ed Feser’s articles: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/03/100437/ https://firstthings.com/does-just-war-doctrine-require-moral-certainty/ 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! #edfeser #timmilosch #keithpavlischek #iranwar #israel #donaldtrump #justwartheory #pacifism #christianrealism #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:15-Ed Feser’s Articles About Iran 00:04:19-Is This a Repeat of Iraq? 00:16:49-Does the Trump Administration Have a Plan? 00:27:54-Congressional Authority & Declarative War 00:39:54-State of Bellum & Catholic Catechism 01:02:28-So What Makes This a Just War?

162: How Molecular Biology Proves God's Existence (with Doug Axe)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guest Doug Axe) discuss the film The Story of Everything, and Axe’s contribution to the research it explores about molecular biology and intelligent design. See the film: https://www.thestoryofeverything.film/ Doug’s book: https://undeniabledesign.com/ 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! #dougaxe #storyofeverything #microbiology #humanbiology #anthonycostello #intelligentdesign #creation #science #scientificstudy #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:01:30-Doug’s Background 00:06:12-Micro vs. Molecular Biology 00:07:36-Making “The Story of Everything” 00:11:38-Unexpected Takeaways from The Movie 00:15:46-Genes, Proteins, & Amino Acids 00:26:35-How Amino Acid Chains Prove Intelligent Design 00:35:59-Amino Acids Can’t Randomly Create Proteins 00:49:05-Who is the “Agent” Behind Fine Tuning? 00:59:23-Conclusion

161: How Science & Intelligent Design Fit Together (with Stephen Meyer)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guest Stephen Meyer) discuss intelligent design and the many misunderstandings about its connection to the world of scientific study. 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! #stephenmeyer #anthonycostello #intelligentdesign #creation #science #scientificstudy #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:24-The Return of Intelligent Design 00:09:22-Revisiting the Dover Case 00:16:09-The Problem with Defining Scientific Study 00:24:45-Science & Metaphysics 00:29:04-The Return of the God Hypothesis 00:38:37-Methodological Naturalism 00:49:56-Philosophy of Science 01:09:46-Theistic Evolution 01:28:59-We’ve Failed to Bring Science to Intelligent Design 01:32:54-How God Acts Within Creation 01:42:01-Christians Should be More Confident in Intelligent Design 01:49:39 The Discovery Institute 01:53:52 Conclusion

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