The Freethinking Podcasts
The Freethinking Podcast is a product of FreeThinking ministries featuring the work of Dr. Tim Stratton. Multiple hosts produce shows for FreeThinking Podcasts, Tim focuses on topics like metaphysics, free will and determinism and often cohosts with Scott Olson and Josh Klein focuses on Cultural issues and biblical theology.
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LIVE: Mere Molinism 2nd Edition Release + Call-In Discussion with Tim Stratton
06/30/2026
LIVE: Mere Molinism 2nd Edition Release + Call-In Discussion with Tim Stratton
(This was a live call-in show on YouTube. It is NOT live on audio.) It's official! All the edits have been processed, all the typos clarified and fixed. All the I's dotted and T's crossed. Mere Molinism Edition 2 is hot off the presses and we want YOU to be a part of it! Get the book here: Visit our website:
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Can an all-loving God create hell-bound people? Christianity & LDS Theology with Hayden Carroll
06/23/2026
Can an all-loving God create hell-bound people? Christianity & LDS Theology with Hayden Carroll
Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein invite Hayden Carroll, host of to discuss his Creation Dilemma, The Trinity and the differences between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and "Creedal" Christianity (historic/orthodox). Check out the livestream in which we initially broached this topic: Hayden's Book: Tim's Article on the topic: Join FTM Today and Support Podcasts like these: Bring us in to speak: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 04:30 The Recent Shift in LDS Philosophy 08:15 Could The Trinity Be Compatible with Joseph Smith's Vision? 22:22 The Creation Dilemma's Trinitarian Implications and Best Refutations 28:42 Is How The Soul Comes Into Being A Factor In The Dilemma? 32:55 Why Should The Fact of Some Going To Hell Override Those that Go to Heaven? 36:45 Can the Christian God be "Bound" By Feasibility 41:55 The Judas Argument 44:54 How Does This Dilemma Impact LDS Theology and "Outer Darkness" 52:26 Could God's Unique Knowledge Undermine the Argument? 58:22 What Role Does Consent Say and Does LDS Theology Have a Similar "Consent" Problem? 1:07:36 The Difference Between God Being Reality and Being Bound by Reality 1:12:28 Closing Thoughts - If The Argument Holds What Does it Prove? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity
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The Strange Reasons Mindshift Thinks God Can't Exist
06/16/2026
The Strange Reasons Mindshift Thinks God Can't Exist
YouTube Channel is back with what he believes are several reasons the Christian God cannot exist. This time, the discussion focuses on divine emotions, jealousy, regret, and even memory in Heaven. If God experiences jealousy, regret, or other emotions, does that make Him less than perfect? Does divine regret imply a lack of foresight? And if people remember loved ones who are in Hell, can Heaven truly be a place of joy? In this episode, we examine Mindshift's arguments and explain why we believe they ultimately fail to undermine the Christian conception of God. Watch Mindshift's original video here: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:00 A New Argument Against God's Existence? 04:35 God and His Emotions 10:35 God Lacked Foresight? 22:14 Is Jealousy Always an Unhealthy Emotion? 33:29 The Truth About Divine Regret 48:11 Is It Wrong to Claim Anthropomorphism Language About God? 54:06 Mindshift's False Dichotomy Concerning Heaven 1:05:48 Is To Remember Suffering to Suffer? Memory in Heaven 1:26:04 Matching Mindshift's Energy 1:30:07 Concluding Thoughts Topics discussed include God's emotions, divine jealousy, divine regret, anthropomorphic language in Scripture, Christian theology, philosophy of religion, Heaven and Hell, memory in Heaven, and arguments for God's existence. ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #Christianity #Theology #PhilosophyOfReligion #Mindshift #God #Heaven #Hell #ChristianApologetics #FreeThinkingMinistries
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Dr. Ryan Mullins Says William Lane Craig's Molinism Is Incoherent—But Is It?
06/09/2026
Dr. Ryan Mullins Says William Lane Craig's Molinism Is Incoherent—But Is It?
Molinism is one of the most influential models for reconciling human libertarian freedom and divine sovereignty. While Dr. William Lane Craig is among its most well-known defenders, Dr. Ryan T. Mullins recently argued that Craig's particular articulation of Molinism may contain an incoherence and proposed a possible solution. In this episode, Tyson James of Sound Faith Consulting and Reasonable Faith joins us to examine the debate, unpack the philosophical issues at stake, and evaluate whether the alleged contradiction is genuine or whether William Lane Craig's formulation of Molinism remains coherent. Check out Ryan's work at: Specific podcast referenced: Check out Sound Faith: Join the FTM Team: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing Dr. Mullins and Tyson 07:45 What Are the Strengths of Molinism? 13:30 Handling the Grounding Objection 30:00 Would God's Knowledge of His Own Counterfactuals Lead to Fatalism or Undermine Freedom? 46:24 The Issue with Logical Moments Prior to Creation 58:09 Ryan Mullins' Challenge: Is William Lane Craig's Molinism Incoherent? 1:13:00 Dr. Mullins Offers a Solution 1:28:08 Parting Words and Concluding Thoughts ➡️ TOPICS DISCUSSED ⬅️ Molinism, William Lane Craig, Ryan T. Mullins, middle knowledge, libertarian free will, divine sovereignty, divine foreknowledge, counterfactuals of creaturely freedom, the grounding objection, fatalism, providence, logical moments, Christian philosophy, theology, and apologetics. ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #Molinism #WilliamLaneCraig #RyanMullins #MiddleKnowledge #FreeWill #ChristianPhilosophy #Theology #Christianity #FreeThinkingMinistries
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Alex O’Connor vs William Lane Craig | What Really Happened?
06/02/2026
Alex O’Connor vs William Lane Craig | What Really Happened?
Recently, Dr. William Lane Craig and met in England for a major discussion on arguments for God’s existence, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the beginning of the universe, and the problem of animal suffering. In this video, Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Tyson James (founder of @soundfaithconsulting and connected with @ReasonableFaithOrg leadership) to analyze 7 major segments from the discussion and explain what REALLY happened. Together, they examine Alex O’Connor’s objections, William Lane Craig’s responses, and whether Alex’s arguments against Christianity and theism ultimately succeed. Topics include: Hilbert’s Hotel (actual and potential infinity) The beginning of the universe Time and causation Truth-making and correspondence theory Animal suffering Consciousness and human pain The hiddenness of God Full Conversation on @CosmicSkeptic’s Channel: Full Conversation on @PremierUnbelievable’s Channel: Tim’s Article Responding to Alex’s Animal Suffering Argument: "Animal Pain Revisited” (article referenced by Tyson):https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/animal-pain-re-visited The "Patient R" Study: Support FreeThinking Ministries: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Preliminary Thoughts on Alex O'Connor 02:50 A Healthy Respect for @CosmicSkeptic 08:13 Dismantling Hilbert's Hotel? 16:51 Updating Our Intuitions — But With GOOD Reason 25:50 On the Beginning of the Universe 39:16 The First Change Argument 41:01 Alex's Bold Time Argument 50:17 Truth-Making and Correspondence Theory 1:07:16 The Animal Suffering Objection 1:15:35 Steel-Manning Alex's Objection 1:20:49 Dismantling the Objection With Reasonable Hope 1:28:33 The Difference Between Animal and Human Pain 1:35:48 Higher-Order Thought and the Brain 1:41:24 Patient R and Alex's Misreading of the Data 1:46:37 The Uniqueness of Human Pain and Why Christianity Makes the Most Sense of It 1:53:00 How Impactful Are Alex's Objections? 1:54:13 Is Alex O'Connor REALLY a Non-Resistant Nonbeliever? 1:56:31 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #Christianity #WilliamLaneCraig #AlexOConnor #CosmicSkeptic #Debate #Atheism #Theism #FreeThinking #KalamCosmologicalArgument
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If Dogs Go to Heaven… Why Not My Child? The Question That Broke a Mother’s Heart
05/26/2026
If Dogs Go to Heaven… Why Not My Child? The Question That Broke a Mother’s Heart
It's Question Time, and today's episode features an engaging question from one of our listeners based on Tim's argument that animals (including beloved pets) go to heaven. If that's true, says this listener, then how is God good if my child who I love MORE than my pet might be going to Hell? Josh and Tim tackle this philosophically, theologically, and pastorally. Want to ask a question? Go to our website: Check out Tim's Second Edition of Mere Molinism: Check out Josh's Novel: Tim's Article and Argument for pets going to heave: The full e-mail: I love my dog, but I love my child more. The following may reveal my own selfishness in that I don’t want my child to choose what he desires (a life without Christ). Though I believe in freewill, I am almost to the point where I wish God did not grant it. I’d rather have my child “a robot” in Heaven with God and me than have him freely choose his eternal destination. I am concerned for a day when my son’s sin takes him to the point of a totally seared conscience. Though my son is not a drug addict, a drug addict gets to the point of addiction when he knows not what he does in harming his own body, mind, etc. Isn’t any sin this way? We know not what we do. We, as fallible creatures, don’t know what’s best for us. Only our Creator knows this, and yet He allows us to choose wrongly?!? Why?!? Why would God take an animal to heaven while allowing a mother or father who would die for their child (a human being made in God’s image, unlike an animal, and “worth more than the birds of the air”) to be separated from him for eternity? It is said that to have loved and then lost is better than to have never loved at all, but I’m not so sure right now. Pictures and memories of my son’s “innocence” in childhood haunt me. Yet some say God wipes away such memories in Heaven, but don’t you think we will know more, not less, in Eternity? To wipe that child from one’s memory seems diminishing. Even to suggest annihilation (a theory I don’t favor) would not soften the wounds of loss to a mother’s heart. No longer existing seems to delegitimize any life. Even the truth of someday having a better understanding of God’s holiness and justice regarding my own flesh and blood is gut wrenching (I agree we all deserve Hell). Why are we to lay down our lives for sinners now in reaching them for Christ but will eventually rejoice in jubilation when the time of their destruction comes? Why would God have fashioned such motherly sentiments to unconditionally love and sacrificially nurture if we were to suffer this pain of eternal separation? If God loves me and if God knew my child would not follow Him, why did He bring about a world allowing him to be created? Or to survive infancy? Theoretically, even abortion (God forbid!) would have been a better outcome as, if I’m correct in my theology, such would eventually reunite us. Is abortion a virtue in that all babes are saved from damnation? God forgive the thought! We are told to be fruitful and multiply, but why even risk having children if there’s a possibility of having even one child…or grandchild or great grandchild or a great-great separated from you forever? Obedience beyond understanding? I don’t want one from my family tree or one acquaintance or even one stranger to be lost! The only remedy I see to this scenario as we are to love even our enemies is universal reconciliation, also a theory I do not favor...because of free will! Can you help me with these excruciating dilemmas? For my sanity’s sake I have to believe all my children will be with God in eternity, but since I don’t believe universalism is biblical, what of those others who will be separated eternally from loved ones? Is the only answer to trust God? Thank you greatly for your time; I appreciate any help you may provide this hurting mama. ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ Introduction What Led to An Argument About Animals Going to Heaven? The Reasonable Hope That Pets Go To Heaven Argument Introducing Kim's E-mail - I Kind of Wish My Child Was a Robot Why Would God Take an Animal and not my Son? Will We Not Remember Pain In Heaven? We Will Rejoice with Jubilation When People Go to Hell? Why Would God Give Me A Child He KNOWS Will Reject Him? Why Even Risk Having Children If They COULD Go to Hell? Is Universalism the Only REAL Hope? Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: F acebook: Instagram: X: TikTok:
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Mere Molinism 2nd Edition Is HERE — What Changed? | LIVE
05/19/2026
Mere Molinism 2nd Edition Is HERE — What Changed? | LIVE
It is FINALLY here! The second edition ofHuman Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism, Second Edition: A Biblical, Historical, Theological, and Philosophical Analysis is LIVE on Amazon and anywhere you purchase books. While there are still a few edits to fix (we will speak about that in the livestream) this soft launch live stream will focus on the changes, new debates, and extended edition that the second edition puts forward. Join us and bring your questions! Purchase book here: https://us.amazon.com/Freedom-Divine-Knowledge-Molinism-Second/dp/B0GYZV33PD/ 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6275339546787840
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Are Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens Right? Testing Their Claims with Reason and Evidence
05/12/2026
Are Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens Right? Testing Their Claims with Reason and Evidence
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: Check out the second edition of Mere Molinism: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction and Mere Molinism Second Edition! 02:50 Focusing on Truth Rather Than Tribe 08:38 The Allure of Secret Knowledge (Colossians 2) 14:11 Cynicism as a Response to Broken Institutions 16:24 Tucker: Claims of Hidden Demonic Influence 23:53 Tucker: “Institutions Are Liars” and Historical Examples (Pearl Harbor) 27:23 Candace: “We Don’t Know, but We Know” Epistemology 33:34 Megyn Kelly: Claims About Islam and Israeli Propaganda (Analysis) 37:05 Candace: Always “So Close” to the Truth (But Never Arriving) 45:24 Tucker: The Motte-and-Bailey Pattern in Institutional Critique 56:43 Evaluating Claims: Who, What, Where, Why 1:00:44 Letting Your “Heroes” Be Fallible 1:06:20 Candace: Commit to a Process, Not a Conclusion 1:11:31 Tucker: Implied Spiritual Claims, Followed by Plausible Deniability 1:14:05 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity
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Why the Pro-Life Movement Is Losing the Messaging Battle (And How to Fix It)
05/05/2026
Why the Pro-Life Movement Is Losing the Messaging Battle (And How to Fix It)
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 a Political Matter 06:24 What Alarming Trends Have We Found After Roe? 14:27 Culture War or Truth A False Dichotomy 19:12 A Lesson from John 8 22:41 What Role Should Pastors Play When It Comes to Pro-Life? 27:05 A New Nebraska Pro-Life Amendment - How Do we Navigate? 33:32 Fixing Wording In Current Amendment 39:16 Outlawing Abortion is Not JUST About Limiting Abortion 41:58 A Message to Pastors in Nebraska 43:09 Don't Overstate The Case 46:25 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #prolifemovement
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Neil deGrasse Tyson vs Charles Liu on Free Will: Why Both Are Wrong
04/28/2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson vs Charles Liu on Free Will: Why Both Are Wrong
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 Free Will 13:11 Influences Do Not Equal Causes 16:25 Do I Have the Freedom to Reach True Conclusions about Reality? 22:31 The Ability to Prepare Implies Free Will 32:45 Knowledge Cannot Cause Actions Nor Activate Free Will 39:04 Neil's Position on Free Will is Nonsensical 52:28 Charles' Position Has No Grounding 57:43 Why The Texas Shooter Example Actually Undermines Determinism 1:06:03 The Perimeter Of Ignorance Undermined 1:13:57 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #freewillvsdeterminism #freethinking #freewill
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What Makes YOU ‘You’? The Missing Piece in O’Connor & VSauce
04/21/2026
What Makes YOU ‘You’? The Missing Piece in O’Connor & VSauce
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? 34:11 Losing Memory, is the Self just Awareness? 40:45 Would You Love Me if I Was a Worm? 53:00 The *Necessary* Connection Between Soul and Body 1:03:34 Does Consciousness Simply Equal the Potentiality to Do Things? 1:12:40 Consciousness Is Grounded in Being 1:20:21 Forthcoming Books On This Topic 1:22:59 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #consciousness #atheism
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Tucker Carlson’s Theology EXPOSED: Biblical or Not?
04/14/2026
Tucker Carlson’s Theology EXPOSED: Biblical or Not?
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 Doing? 27:00 Capitalism Is the Best Option and is Based in OT Law 30:46 The Truth About Ananias and Sapphira 32:28 Substance Dualism Points to Private Property 37:30 Scriptures that Point To Merit Based Economics 40:28 The Problem with Tucker is His Influence 45:18 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #tuckercarlson
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The Mormon Creation Dilemma: Is It Fatal to Christianity?
04/07/2026
The Mormon Creation Dilemma: Is It Fatal to Christianity?
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 unscathed and Mormonism collapses on its own argument. Article referenced during live stream: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/a-friendly-response-to-philosophically-minded-latter-day-saints-on-creation-hell-and-the-limits-o 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6275339546787840
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Their Faith Was Tested on a Maven Trip… Here’s What Happened
03/31/2026
Their Faith Was Tested on a Maven Trip… Here’s What Happened
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 Kayleigh's Maven Story 17:18 Why Allowing Teens to Ask and Explore Questions is Paramount for their Faith 18:25 Quincy's Maven Story 21:30 Izzy's Maven Story 24:34 Keira's Maven Story 28:42 Sam's Maven Story 35:55 Emmy's Maven Story 43:39 Lindsay - A Story About Discovering Maven 46:47 Lantin's Maven Story 49:52 Why Apologetics Group Trips Matter for Teens 1:00:40 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #missiontrips
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Why Naturalism Can’t Explain Reason, Consciousness, or Truth
03/24/2026
Why Naturalism Can’t Explain Reason, Consciousness, or Truth
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 01:57 Deconditioning the Mind from Naturalism - Dr. Farris 29:53 Deconditioning Naturalism via Reason - Dr. Stratton 53:40 The Cultural Assumption of Naturalism 1:10:30 You Are NOT Your Brain 1:27:45 The Pseudo-Naturalism Movement and Its Problems 1:44:12 Can Artificial Intelligence Ever Gain Human-like Consciousness? 1:57:47 Concluding Remarks ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #Naturalism #atheismdebate #theism #philosophy
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Christians Should Support Israel... But Not Blindly
03/17/2026
Christians Should Support Israel... But Not Blindly
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) 51:27 A Limiting Principle 42:48 A Secular Case for American Support 55:45 The Current War and Moral Clarity 1:02:56 Supporting the People, Not Worshiping the State 1:04:13 The Balanced Conclusion ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity
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War In Iran: Christian Relative of Ayatollah Speaks Out
03/10/2026
War In Iran: Christian Relative of Ayatollah Speaks Out
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! 😍
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Is Election Unconditional? Post-Debate Analysis with Leighton Flowers
03/03/2026
Is Election Unconditional? Post-Debate Analysis with Leighton Flowers
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 Not Equal Determinacy 30:55 Is Libertarian Free Will Man-Centered Theology? 41:30 The Jacob and Esau Issue (Supralapsarianism, Infralapsarianism and Molinism) 49:10 A Written Debate? 53:38 Metaphysical Sloppiness and Addressing Jesus' Parable 1:02:34 Leighton's Response to the "Glorification" Conversation 1:08:33 God's Glory Contingent on Creation... and Sin? 1:11:44 Difficult Clarification in Rhetorical Debates 1:16:11 All Means ALL Sometimes but Not Others 1:18:50 Knowing Is Impossible on Calvinism 1:30:41 The Arbitrariness Of Man and the Luck Problem 1:40:35 Back to Jacob and Esau 1:45:43 Yes, Reason CAN Lead Someone to Salvation 1:58:00 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #debate
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This Bad Cultural Advice Will Hurt Christians — A Biblical Response
02/24/2026
This Bad Cultural Advice Will Hurt Christians — A Biblical Response
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 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. Join our team - Questions? Remarks? Contact us: The Theology of Voting Article referenced: ➡️ 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 ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com acebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity
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Are You Being Bewitched? Propaganda, Free Will & the War for Your Mind
02/17/2026
Are You Being Bewitched? Propaganda, Free Will & the War for Your Mind
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 as we unpack why propaganda influences belief without forcing it, and why faithful thinking matters more than ever. Subscribe for thoughtful Christian apologetics engaging culture with clarity and reason. Join the team: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 04:49 ICE To Blame? 11:47 Who Has Bewitched You? 16:30 Influence is not Causal Determination 20:14 Libertarian Freedom Over Time 25:20 Ordinary Men and the Path to Intellectual Captivity 27:51 Losing the Freedom to Think—By Misusing It 30:54 Propaganda, “Brainwashing,” and the Myth of Determinism 43:12 Why Free Thinking Matters More Than Ever 46:57 Final Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Propaganda #FreeWill #ChristianWorldview #Apologetics #LibertarianFreedom
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Allie Beth Stuckey vs. Hillary Clinton’s Op-Ed — Reaction
02/10/2026
Allie Beth Stuckey vs. Hillary Clinton’s Op-Ed — Reaction
It's no secret that Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein have been critical of Allie Beth Stuckey's Calvinism BUT, her intuitions and cultural engagement are spot on. Today the guys look at 's response to Hillary Clinton's Op-Ed in The Atlantic... Stick around to the end for the critique of Allie! Check out our website: Contact Us for Info on Speaking/Apologetics Training: Join the team and support financially: Check out Allie's full video: Check out Hillary Clinton's Op-Ed: Josh's article on empathy: Tim's Article on Bewitching: Our analysis of Bishop Budde's sermon aimed towards Trump: Critique of Allie's Calvinism: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing Allie and Hillary 07:45 Progressive Manipulation 14:40 The Problem with Empathy 25:11 Empathy Must Be Grounded in Reality not Budde 37:22 Hillary Clinton a Christian?!? 45:30 You Can't Just Call Yourself a Christian 51:00 Progressive Christianity is Not Christianity 56:20 Toxic Empathy is Real 1:02:58 Empathy DOES Arrest Our Ability to Think 1:08:07 Does Allie get THIS Wrong? 1:11:35 Final Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #empathy
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The Soul–Body Debate and Panpsychism’s Limits
02/03/2026
The Soul–Body Debate and Panpsychism’s Limits
Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss a recent article by Dr. Gregg Allison that critiqued Farris' view on the Soul and body. What did Allison get right? What did he get wrong? We also get into the limits and absurdities of panpsychism as offered by Philip Goff. Join the team! Dr. Farris' Youtube Channel: Dr. Farris' full response to Gregg Allison: Soul Science Ministries website: Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris' books: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Lord Farris! 02:45 What Is Allison's Beef? 14:00 Who Am I REALLY? 25:30 The Intermediate State Christian Argument 37:45 The Incarnation Problem 40:50 Is Allison Right the Dr. Farris' Emphasis Denigrates the Body? 55:16 Getting into Panpsychism and Philip Goff 1:01:09 Why Panpsychism is Attractive 1:07:00 Panpsychism The Only Option for Naturalists to Avoid the Supernatural? 1:16:04 The Problem of Disenchantment 1:20:00 Philip Goff's "Christianity" Is Paganism 1:31:11 Is Panpsychism Compatible with Christianity? 1:41:25 The Combination Problem of Panpsychism 1:48:20 Panpsychism Is Deterministic 1:51:58 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #panpsychism #GreggAllison #PhilipGoff #consciousness
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An Ex-Christian Challenges Apologetics — Live Dialogue with Belief It Or Not
01/27/2026
An Ex-Christian Challenges Apologetics — Live Dialogue with Belief It Or Not
Join us for a spirited and interesting conversation with popular ex-Christian YouTuber 's Trevor Poelman. Join us as Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein dive into Trevor's story and explore his critiques of apologetics for the hour-long live stream. Original video: 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6275339546787840
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Gets God Wrong on Impaulsive
01/20/2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson Gets God Wrong on Impaulsive
Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are BACK with another reaction video. This time Dr. Tim and Josh react to Neil deGrasse Tyson's recent appearance on the podcast and they break down what Dr. Tyson gets right, what he gets wrong, and how to respond. Full Impaulsive interview: Support FTM Today: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Dr. Tyson Remains Unconvinced 14:12 Dr. Tyson Wants Better Evidence 29:52 Thomas Jefferson and Jesus' Being God 39:17 Science and The Bible Are At Odds? 57:05 The Bible Has Messed Up Stuff In It! 1:08:15 Refuting Joan of Arc 1:19:27 Origins of the Universe 1:43:43 What About Atheism?!? 1:49:00 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #atheism #neildegrassetyson
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Does the Christian God Exist? | Public Debate at The King’s Academy
01/13/2026
Does the Christian God Exist? | Public Debate at The King’s Academy
Dr. Tim Stratton of FreeThinking Ministries debates atheist Richard Suttles (known as The Fallen Ape-Theist) at King's Academy in November of 2025 on the topic "Does the Christian God Exist" Original video credit to Kings Academy: Video used with permission. Join the team and support FTM: Find our other content: ➡️ CHAPTERS⬅️ Introduction Dr. Tim Stratton's Opening Speech Richard Suttles Opening Speech Cross Examination Dr. Tim Stratton's Closing Richard Suttles Closing Conclusion ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok:
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Is Gavin Ortlund Right About Calvinism? Examining His Defense
12/23/2025
Is Gavin Ortlund Right About Calvinism? Examining His Defense
Phil Kallberg joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they examine @TruthUnites 's defense of Calvinism in a recent video. Was Gavin's video a response to Phil and Tim's EPS paper that Gavin MC'd for? Is there something here that should give us pause? We examine! Check out Gavin's full video here: Tim and Phil's Paper Presentation: Phil's Articles on Suffering: ➡️ CHAPTERS⬅️ 00:00 Is Gavin's Video A Response to Tim and Phil? 07:25 What's the REAL Issue Behind Dual-Causation? 17:37 What's the Issue With Compatibilism? 30:49 God's Sovereignty and Human Liberty 32:44 The Story of Joseph and Suffering 40:07 Layers of Purpose, Dual Causation and Calvinism or Molinism 48:54 Why the Objections Gavin Doesn't like 50:42 Why the Puppet Analogy Still Works 53:23 What about Assurance? 1:07:40 We Should All Believe What The Bible Teaches 1:16:02 Is This Only a Secondary Issue? 1:20:13 C.S. Lewis?!? 1:25:40 Concluding Thoughts and Exhortations ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: X: TikTok: #apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #calvinism #freedom
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Candace Owens, Comedy, Theology — Seth Dillon Tells All
12/16/2025
Candace Owens, Comedy, Theology — Seth Dillon Tells All
Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Seth Dillon of the to discuss the necessity of satire as Christian Conservatives, the rise of the woke right and Candace Owens foray into conspiracy and Seth's thoughts on Calvinism. Will Tim convince him to be a Molinist? Join the team: Sources for videos: https://x.com/CBSNews/status/1999156447012135282?s=20 https://x.com/TheMilkBarTV/status/1998951090478616971?s=20 ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Seth Dillon Opens Up About Elon and Twitter 07:20 How Theology Informs Cultural Courage 11:24 Why Free Will and Free Speech go Hand in Hand 12:20 Why Christians SHOULD Use Satire 22:06 The Rise of the Woke Right's Effect on Comedy 27:24 Concerning Candace Owens 30:20 The Hesitancy of Accountability 38:28 Real Friends Don't Require Silence 40:24 The Real Issue With Candace Owens 47:14 Christ is King and Black Lives Matter... Similar? 50:20 Holding Your Own "Side" Accountable is Imperative 55:41 Tim's Sister Changed Her Mind On Candace?!? 59:41 What About Matt Walsh and Megyn Kelly? 1:09:10 Seth's Thoughts on Calvinism 1:18:31 Can Tim Convince Seth to Be a Molinist? 1:25:40 Concluding Remarks ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #charliekirk #erikakirk #candaceowens #calvinism
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The 'Apologist Grift'? Live Response + Give Where You Live
12/09/2025
The 'Apologist Grift'? Live Response + Give Where You Live
The channel @BeliefItOrNot recently released this video featuring yours truly (Dr. Tim Stratton) of FreeThinking Ministries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IseLvNK-fB4 Today, Tim and Josh respond to the video and in a bit of good natured ribbing champion the annual fundraiser for FTM - Give Where You Live! Give now, to our grift, that focuses only on ignorant students rather than dealing honestly with the intellectual and philosophical arguments against the existence of God! Give here: Are we only in it for the money? Is Dr. WLC intellectually dishonest? Is the mind the same thing as the brain? Come join us as we respond!
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Big Questions. Big Answers. Featuring Dr. Tim Stratton.
12/02/2025
Big Questions. Big Answers. Featuring Dr. Tim Stratton.
It's that time of year again! We answer the biggest questions asked via our contact form on the website... Submit a Questions: ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Aaron's Question: Is Free Will Still a Thing In Heaven? 07:14 Emmaus Highway Questions: 1 Cor. 10:13? 11:20 Does God Know In Advance If You Will Sin? 18:12 What About Prophecy? 21:55 It's All About Context 23:25 The One About Hezekiah 27:00 Aryana's Question: Aren't I Still the Source Even If I'm Determined? 32:42 Until Next Time! ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #questions
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Is Divine Determinism a Different Gospel
11/25/2025
Is Divine Determinism a Different Gospel
Dr. Tim Stratton and Phil Kallberg present their paper at the Evangelical Philosophy Society on whether or not Divine Determinism (or EDD) is a different gospel, and if so, is it a heresy? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity
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