Theological Options: From Calvinism to Arminianism to Molinism
Release Date: 07/24/2025
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There is no disrespect meant in the title. Saying "members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" is just too long for a YouTube video title! That said, Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein assess the claims of the LDS, both historically and theologically. Why can't we be mormons? Here's why! Maven Experience: Josephlied.com: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 05:45 Maven and Its Importance in the Discussion 11:20 One: Low View of God's Nature 25:00 Two: Low View of Jesus 30:41 Two (b): The Historical Origins of the LDS 44:00 Three: Low View of Grace 50:50 Three (b):...
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In our continued "why we're not series" Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein turn their eyes towards Catholicism. Why aren't they Catholic? They give four reasons why and the fourth one may surprise you! Sound Faith Conference 2025: Why we're not Open Theists: Why I Love The Catholic Church and Why I'm Not A Catholic Article: What it means to be protestant by Gavin Ortlund: Support the Ministry: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 09:00 Why We Love Catholics 19:37 Reason 1 - Marian Doctrine 26:18 Reason 2 - The Role of Baptism in Salvation 33:22 Sound Faith Omaha! 35:55...
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You won't want to miss this! Recently a guy named Andy went viral for releasing his conversation with ChatGPT to the world. One in which he discovered, in real time, that Atheism was false and Theist, particularly Christian Theism, was true. Did ChatGPT REALLY lead this man to Christ or was something else happening? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein explore these questions and his testimony on today's show. Andy Koons: TikTok: X: https://x.com/andy_koons Andy's conversation with ChatGPT:
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Dr. Leighton Flowers joins the program as Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein discuss the philosophical, theological and pastoral importance of 1 Corinthians 10:13 in the Free Will discussion. It is NOT, something that you can just hand wave away and it only makes sense if Libertarian Free Will is true. Take a look! You can find Dr. Leighton Flowers at and . Visit https://trinitysem.edu/ for more information on advanced degree programs. Support FreeThinking Ministries: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Introducing Dr. Leighton Flowers 05:43 Why Dr. Flowers and Dr. Stratton...
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Recently someone on X used Grok to refute Dr. Tim Stratton's DoD (Deity of Deception) argument against Calvinism. In this episode we discuss this attempt, why it failed, and why when we use AI we need to be VERY careful how we use it. Join the team! The original Grok prompt and response: Josh's prompt and Grok's Response: AI Study Josh Referred to at the beginning: The non-X version of Grok and its response to the same prompt was similar because of the prompt: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Intro 02:11 How Should Christians Do Theology? 03:42 Why AI Prompts Matter 09:46 Grok’s...
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This was originally posted by and host Jacob Vazquez engages with Dr. Tim Stratton of @FreethinkingMinistries to explore significant theological issues surrounding free will, predestination, and the contrasting views of Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism. The conversation delves into the complexities of God's sovereignty and human freedom, highlighting the importance of understanding these concepts in the context of Christian faith. Tim shares his personal journey through various theological perspectives, ultimately arriving at Molinism, which emphasizes God's middle knowledge of all...
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Are you a Christian on the fence about celebrating our nation's independence day? Have no fear Tim and Josh are here to dissuade your fears and encourage you to CELEBRATE! Each give their Top 5 Reasons why Christians SHOULD celebrate the 4th of July! #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #independenceday #july4th #freedom
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Ever thought of what Heaven might be like? Josh Klein and Thomas Moller jump into a bit "what if" in this episode. Josh and Thomas posit that heaven might be more like Sci-Fi than we think.... Joint the team in support! Heaven and Science Fiction: ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #heaven #newheavennewearth #eschatology
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FTMonthly is back with a special episode. This month Josh explores what theological label would best describe Dr. 's beliefs based on his own writings and public statements. Would one consider Peterson a Christian? Find out here. Join the team and support us: Note: Each video used in this podcast is subject to fair use laws as we are providing commentary on each section and are doing so for educational purposes. Josh and Tim's Experience at Dr. Peterson's "We Who Wrestle With God" event in Omaha, NE: Notes: We Who Wrestle With God Book: FreeThinking Ministries Book Review: Videos...
info_outlineThis was originally posted by @TruthfulHope and host Jacob Vazquez engages with Dr. Tim Stratton of @FreethinkingMinistries to explore significant theological issues surrounding free will, predestination, and the contrasting views of Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism. The conversation delves into the complexities of God's sovereignty and human freedom, highlighting the importance of understanding these concepts in the context of Christian faith. Tim shares his personal journey through various theological perspectives, ultimately arriving at Molinism, which emphasizes God's middle knowledge of all possible human choices. The discussion aims to clarify these intricate theological debates and their implications for believers.
Tim Stratton and Jacob also delve into the complexities of libertarian freedom, divine sovereignty, and the theological implications of Molinism. They explore how these concepts relate to the problem of evil, predestination, and key biblical passages, using pop culture references like the Avengers to illustrate their points. The discussion emphasizes the importance of systematic theology in understanding scripture and the nuances of divine knowledge and human choice.