This Bad Cultural Advice Will Hurt Christians — A Biblical Response
Release Date: 02/24/2026
Are Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens Right? Testing Their Claims with Reason and Evidence
The Freethinking Podcasts
It seems our world is constantly moving towards conspiracy. Some are proven, others are not. How do we, as Christians, apply reason and sound theology without dismissing questions out of hand? Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens stand as the most prominent figures of the conspiracy laden right. Josh and Tim take a look at their claims, expose their tactics and encourage Colossians 2 thinking to stay above the fray. Join the team! Related Videos: Tucker's Theology: Should Christians Support Israel: Seth Dillon on Candace Owens: Our Video on Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories: Related Articles: ...
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Why the Pro-Life Movement Is Losing the Messaging Battle (And How to Fix It)
The Freethinking Podcasts
What’s happening to the pro-life movement after Roe v. Wade was overturned—and why is public opinion shifting toward pro-choice? In this podcast, Dr Tim Stratton and Josh Klein break down the messaging crisis in the pro-life movement, examine recent data trends, and discuss how churches, leaders, and legislation (including Nebraska efforts) play a critical role moving forward. Articles from Josh Referenced on program: Gospel Coalition Articles Referenced: 2022 Article: 2026 Article: Choose Life Now Initiative: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Abortion is NOT Just...
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Neil deGrasse Tyson vs Charles Liu on Free Will: Why Both Are Wrong
The Freethinking Podcasts
Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are back and have Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Charles Liu on the docket. Recently the two colleagues had a friendly discussion concerning the existence of Free Will on the podcast. Tyson doubts the existence of Free Will but Liu tentatively embraces it. However, they BOTH get some important metaphysics wrong. Dr. Tim and Josh take a look and offer their own perspective on the episode. Watch the full clip: Join the FTM Team: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Defining Metaphysics 04:50 Defining Free Will 07:11 Stochastic Uncertainty, Chaos and...
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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?...
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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...
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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...
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Their Faith Was Tested on a Maven Trip… Here’s What Happened
The Freethinking Podcasts
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...
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Why Naturalism Can’t Explain Reason, Consciousness, or Truth
The Freethinking Podcasts
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...
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Christians Should Support Israel... But Not Blindly
The Freethinking Podcasts
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)...
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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! 😍
info_outlineRecently, 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 misremembered in our current culture moment by people in attendance and applied using definitions based on critical theory rather than a biblical worldview, and/or c) were taught poorly in the first place and no explanation or nuance would make it better.
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➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️
00:00 Introduction
05:11 Breaking Down the Slides
07:06 Embrace Empathy and Compassion?
20:31 Embrace Listening and Another's Story?
28:50 Avoid Zero-Sum Tribal Thinking?
36:23 The Gospel Offers Hope, Of course... AND
39:53 Are People REALLY the goal?
44:45 Satan's Goal is to Divide Us However He Can?
47:46 People as Image Bearers VERSUS What They Do?
54:30 The Race Conversation Been Hijacked by Sexuality?
1:01:10 Focus on Commonalities VERSUS Differences?
1:07:37 Tone MATTERS?!?
1:17:30 Satan's Goal Isn't Division, It's Destruction
1:21:11 Talk Less, Show More?
1:27:00 Why Biblical Definitions Matter When Talking About Flourishing
1:32:00 Truth and Love are Linked and Concluding Thoughts
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