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What Does Dr. Jordan B Peterson REALLY Believe? | FTMonthly #22

Release Date: 05/30/2025

What Makes YOU ‘You’? The Missing Piece in O’Connor & VSauce

The Freethinking Podcasts

Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris of joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as the analyze 's recent interview with specifically about the "self." What did they miss? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? We break it all down in this episode. Check out full Alex O'Connor and VSauce Interview here: The Clip We Reacted to from that podcast: Join the Team: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 03:15 The Growth in Alex O-Connor 06:32 The Elephant in the Room 07:37 Maximum Amputation, Potentialities and the Self 26:50 Does the Self Cease to Exist at the Stop of the Heart or the Brain?...

Tucker Carlson’s Theology EXPOSED: Biblical or Not?

The Freethinking Podcasts

recently had Nathan Apffel on to discuss Paula White's influence (among other things) on Trump's White House, but they also made some audacious theological claims. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze a specific claim and explain why this, among other issues, discredits Tucker's theological and political prowess. Full Episode: Join the FTM Team: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Why We've Moved Away from Tucker 13:00 Summarizing Tucker's Interview with Nathan 16:58 Christians Shouldn't Have Anything to Do With Capitalism? 20:52 What Was the Early Church in Acts REALLY...

The Mormon Creation Dilemma: Is It Fatal to Christianity?

The Freethinking Podcasts

On a recent MAVEN immersive experience in Utah, we had the pleasure of meeting a few philosophically inclined young men from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Far too often, conversations between Christians and Latter-day Saints remain at a surface level—talking past one another rather than reasoning together (Isaiah 1:18). Recently, released a book (and podcast) on the Creation Dilemma. It's a good argument, but does it dismantle credal Christianity? Join Dr. Tim Stratton, Josh Klein, and Will Hess from as they dissect the argument and prove that Molinism remains...

Their Faith Was Tested on a Maven Trip… Here’s What Happened

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There's a lot of uncertainty in our time and culture today. A lot of discouragement... we all feel it. But today, let's be encouraged because God is doing something with young people to embolden their faith and spread the gospel. Josh Klein interviews Dr. Tim Stratton and Will Hess of about a trip that changed teens' lives forever. Check out their stories! And make your own! Visit maventruth.com to schedule your own trip. To support more of these trips go ➡️CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:20 What is Maven? 06:45 Teens Are Hungry for Depth and Truth 09:00 Dice's Maven Story 14:30...

Why Naturalism Can’t Explain Reason, Consciousness, or Truth

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Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris stops by with Dr. Tim Stratton, and they provide a one-two punch, destroying the assumptions of naturalism. For the first time ever hear Dr. Farris and Dr. Stratton share two forthcoming academic papers (one from a book) arguing for the destruction of naturalistic assumptions in favor of theistic convictions regarding reason and the soul. You won't want to miss it! Check out Soul Science Ministries: Check out Josh's book: https://a.co/d/0hYPA6ds (God, Souls, and Consciousness: Deconditioning the Mind from Naturalism ) ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing The Topics...

Christians Should Support Israel... But Not Blindly

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Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein address the question that keeps bubbling to the surface these days: Should Christians support Israel? They go through an article that Dr. Stratton wrote on the topic. (Note: This was recorded prior to the USA's strike on Iran) Check out full written article here: ➡️ CHAPTERS⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Why Talk About This At All? 10:30 A Biblical Argument for Supporting Israel Today 29:00 A Debt of Gratitude 34:28 Why the Hatred? 40:31 Exile, Survival, and Historical Astonishment 42:55 Not Blind Support - Moral Maturity (The Trump Analogy)...

War In Iran: Christian Relative of Ayatollah Speaks Out

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This is a recording of a livestream on Youtube streamed on March 5th 2026. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein discuss how Christians should apply reason, logic, and sound theology to every aspect of life, including the Iranian conflict in the past week. Is it a just war? Is it a war at all? Should Christians be for it, against it, or somewhere in between? We discuss with a Christian Persian-American distantly related to the former Ayatollah! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

Is Election Unconditional? Post-Debate Analysis with Leighton Flowers

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Dr. Leighton Flowers if joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss his recent debate on Unconditional Election with Jeremiah Notier... Did Jeremiah misuse the golden chain? Was the topic actually debated? Were there problems within the debate itself? We cover that and A LOT more in this post-debate analysis! Full debate: Molinism and the Golden Chain: Join the team: Contact Us: ➡️ CHAPTERS⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:53 Frustrating to Watch 05:03 The Golden Chain and Calvinism 12:47 Major Issues With The Debate: Focus on Romans 8 21:25 It's All Greek to Us 27:08 Certainty Does...

This Bad Cultural Advice Will Hurt Christians — A Biblical Response

The Freethinking Podcasts

Recently, Theologian Dr. Darrell Bock gave a seminar to church leaders and pastors on engaging the culture and cultural intelligence. Slides from his presentation were posted on social media and, at face value, the verbiage is... problematic. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Reverend Dr. Tom Barnes to discuss why this is concerning and to break down what we can and should do about it. Full Disclosure: None of the three were at the event, so this commentary is meant to be directed towards the public-facing verbiage that could either a) be easily misconstrued, b) be...

Are You Being Bewitched? Propaganda, Free Will & the War for Your Mind

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How can two people watch the same video and reach completely opposite conclusions? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein explore how propaganda, bias, and libertarian free will shape our interpretation of reality. Is cultural deception the result of manipulation — or are we freely choosing what to believe? In this episode, we unpack the war for the mind and why discernment matters. Scripture warns, “Who has bewitched you?” This episode examines that biblical warning and calls Christians to pursue what is objectively true through the renewing of the mind. 📖 Read the full article here: Watch...

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FTMonthly is back with a special episode. This month Josh explores what theological label would best describe Dr. @JordanBPeterson 's beliefs based on his own writings and public statements. Would one consider Peterson a Christian? Find out here.

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Josh and Tim's Experience at Dr. Peterson's "We Who Wrestle With God" event in Omaha, NE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqGiGExg6gg

Notes:

We Who Wrestle With God Book: https://a.co/d/fK9eN30

FreeThinking Ministries Book Review: https://freethinkingministries.com/we-who-wrestle-with-god-book-review/

Videos referenced:

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https://youtu.be/oVDrbdBw6Bg?si=7EpKII5S1RrLAoqz&t=238

https://www.dailywire.com/episode/crucifixion-and-resurrection

https://youtu.be/Hik6OY-nk4c?si=jXE4YxIqZJwaOLFU&t=7229

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CG Jung Quote: “Letter to the Rev. H.L. Philip,” 26 October 1956; Letters, II, 334-335