Theology & Ethics

by The Kirkwood Center

Season 1

160: Phil Vischer & The Problem of "Creeds-Only" Christianity

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center team discusses Phil Vischer’s podcast and the problematic rise of “Creeds-Only Christianity” in public discourse. 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! #lennyesposito #anthonycostello #philvischer #progressivechristianity #christiancreeds #belief #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:18-What Is “Creeds-Only Christianity?” 00:06:52-The Creeds & Their Purpose 00:14:55-Biblical Examples 00:18:50-Are People Doing This On Purpose? 00:23:03-The Misunderstanding of “Love Your Neighbor” 00:29:13-What Happens if We Only Affirm Creeds? 00:36:52-Belief Is More than Intellectual Assent 00:49:45-More Examples of Creeds-Only Christianity 01:02:29-Christianity Doesn’t Allow Moral Relativism 01:06:24-Conclusion

S1 · E60

Apr 13, 2026

1:13:20

159: AI Spirituality & Pagan Sex - Paganism, Vol. 5 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 5 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the neopagan views of human sexuality, and the surprising role that technology (chiefly AI) plays in pagan sexuality. 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 #sexuality #sex #burningman #humansexuality #themind #thesoul #gameofgods #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #environmentalism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:15-Carl’s Visits to Pagan Events 00:13:38-AI Replacing Relationships and Rituals 00:22:50-Pagan Sexual Ethics in Theory 00:55:16-Pagan Sexual Ethics in Practice 01:14:41-Would Stoicism Be Better? 01:24:33-Is Pagan Sexuality Devoid of Meaning? 01:30:36-Pagan Sexual Influence in Pop Culture 01:38:00-Conclusion

S1 · E59

Mar 30, 2026

1:40:36

158: Why the Iran War Is Justified (with Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) discuss just war theory, pacifism, and the current conflict in Iran. 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! #timmilosch #keithpavlischek #iranwar #israel #donaldtrump #justwartheory #pacifism #christianrealism #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:07:02-Neibuhr & Christian Realism 00:22:29-Machiavelian Realism 00:31:00-The Development of Pacifism 00:56:44-Just War Theory 01:35:05-The Current Iranian Conflict 02:14:10-Trump & The Isolationist Right 02:23:52-Cutting Through Social Media Noise 02:39:34-Conclusion

S1 · E58

Mar 23, 2026

2:43:57

157: Why Did God Create? (with Ryan Mullins)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Ryan Mullins) discuss the question of why God created at all, and since he did, why he created this particular universe. 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! #ryanmullins #creationism #atheism #universe #evolution #autonomy #relationalbeing #redemptivehistory #divineattributes #impassibility #problemofevil #providence #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:05:56-Intelligent Design Necessitates Purpose 00:09:09-What We Get Wrong About God 00:14:20-Divine Rationality & Impassibility 00:16:28-Ways to Approach the “Why” Of Creation 00:25:12-Clarifying Divine Impassibility 00:28:45-Can a Perfect God Add Value to Reality? 00:44:12-Why Did God Create Our Universe? 00:56:18-How Did God Choose This Type of Universe? 01:02:17-Addressing the Problem of Evil 01:12:13-What About Divine Providence? 01:14:43-The Role of Evolution 01:18:26-Conclusion

S1 · E57

Mar 16, 2026

1:20:44

156: Panpsychism & Paganism - Paganism, Vol. 4 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 4 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the many pagan approaches to the question of whether the universe is alive, and how we handle human consciousness. 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 #panpsychism #panentheism #consciousness #themind #thesoul #gameofgods #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #secularism #atheism #environmentalism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:32-The Mind & the Death of Materialism 00:15:07-The Introduction of Panpsychism 00:19:54-Goff & The Need for Qualitative Data 00:26:48-The Move Away from Physicalism 00:33:07-So What Is Consciousness? 00:44:59-The Many Avenues of Paganism 01:00:33-Panpsychism & Controlling Consciousness 01:18:23-The Role of Psychedelics 01:21:21-Animism & Panentheism 01:25:03-Pagan Feminization Weakens Theism 01:36:47-A Critique of Panpsychism 01:55:53-Conclusion

S1 · E56

Mar 2, 2026

2:05:26

155: Battling ASU's Racist DEI Training (with Owen Anderson & Stacey Skankey)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Owen Anderson & Stacey Skankey) discuss Owen’s legal case against the university regarding its racist DEI training, and the dangerous legal precedent the university is trying to set. 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 #staceyskankey #goldwaterinstitute #ASU #DEI #racism #marxism #legislation #whiteness #arizonasupremecourt #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:39-The Story of the Case 00:07:06-Legal Precedent For the Case 00:14:14-The Relevant Arizona Law 00:21:38-The Opposing Legal Counsel 00:26:09-The Ideology Behind DEI 00:35:01-Should Universities Have Opinions? 00:38:56-What is ASU Trying to Protect? 00:46:27-The Problem With The Training Itself 00:50:56-The Role of Marxism 00:52:37-What’s Next For the Case 00:55:15-Conclusion

S1 · E55

Feb 23, 2026

1:00:52

154: Environmentalism & Paganism - Paganism, Vol. 3 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 3 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the complex relationship between Paganism & Environmentalism. 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 #gameofgods #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #secularism #atheism #environmentalism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:03:32-Where Does Environmentalism Come From 00:13:48-Environmentalism Is Fundamentally Anti-Christian 00:52:52-It’s a Battle For the Value of Humanity 01:11:14-The Role of Paganism & Posthumanism 01:27:50-The Role of Feminism 01:34:45-Why Doesn’t the Church Talk About This? 01:49:56-Conclusion

S1 · E54

Feb 16, 2026

1:54:27

153: Defining Neo-Paganism - Paganism, Vol. 2 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 2 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the many characteristics of neo-paganism, and how we identify it in relation to 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! #carlteichrib #joshuafarris #gameofgods #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #secularism #atheism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:08:02-Defining Neo-Paganism 00:18:55-Neo-Paganism & Individuality 00:24:19-Common Threads in Neo-Paganism 00:30:39-Centralized True Belief vs. Aimless Nostalgia 00:40:28-Are Neo-Pagans Polytheistic or Pantheistic? 00:43:57-Reconstruction vs. New Ideas 00:50:34-Neo-Paganism & Activism 00:58:31-Christians Take Note: Paganism Is Complex 01:03:41-Feminism & Modern Pagan Practice 01:13:58-The Role of Rituals, Magic, & Sorcery 01:24:48-Pagan Magic vs. Christian Sacrament 01:42:58-Conclusion

S1 · E53

Feb 9, 2026

1:47:15

152: Annihilationism vs. Eternal Conscious Torment (with Chris Date)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Chris Date) discuss annihilationism as a view in competition with eternal conscious torment, its history, and what it means for life after death and Jesus’ return. 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! #chrisdate #annihilationism #eternalconscioustorment #hell #afterlife #eternaldamnation #sin #dualism #soul #death #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:06:24-The History of Annihilationism 00:15:21-Defining Annihilationism 00:22:30-Immortality & the Death of the Soul 00:43:11-Eternal vs. Permanent Punishment 00:56:52-The Nature of the Resurrection of the Wicked 01:08:17-Revelation & The Nature of the Punishment 01:19:23-Why Do We Assume the Soul is Eternal? 01:22:48-Is Annihilation Better or Worse Than Eternal Torment? 01:36:47-What Is the Role of This Debate? Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 1 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the broad phenomena of neopaganism and its influence on modern worldview.

S1 · E52

Jan 26, 2026

1:45:12

151: Responding to Reenchantment: Apologetics for The New Age - Paganism, Vol. 1 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 1 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the broad phenomena of neopaganism and its influence on modern worldview. 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 #gameofgods #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #secularism #atheism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bible CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 00:00:00-Introduction 00:09:26-Our Background With Paganism 00:16:47-Is Secularism Dead? 00:32:34-Environmentalism & Modern Spirituality 00:39:47-Technology & Modern Spirituality 00:49:50-So What Was the Point of Secularism? 01:02:58-How Should Christians Handle These Changes? 01:11:45-Just How Pagan Have We Become? 01:25:11-Further Defining Pagan Traditions 01:31:50-Why Is Paganism Popular?

S1 · E51

Jan 20, 2026

2:03:13

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