The Uncertainty Podcast

#86 Does God Exist? - Michael Huemer vs. Joshua Rasmussen

August 20, 2026·1h 38m
Episode Description from the Publisher

You do NOT want to miss this debate on the perennial question that human beings have wondered about for thousands of years: does God exist? Josh presents both a cumulative case for theism, as well as his signature argument from arbitrary limits. Mike presents his novel argument against God's infinite attributes.Video of this interview is available on YouTube.To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating, either via PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee.Follow me on X because you’re awesome.EPISODE CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:48 Joshua Rasmussen’s opening statement00:17:05 Michael Huemer’s opening statement00:33:26 Moderated discussion begins00:35:43 Infinity and the nature of God00:45:18 What grounds an eternal reality?00:48:13 God, consciousness, and omniscience00:54:18 Platonism, infinity, and the digits of π01:01:18 Can God have unlimited power?01:07:29 Does theism best explain reality?01:14:08 Fine-tuning and the multiverse01:20:27 Does a multiverse actually explain life?01:26:39 Suffering and the problem of evil01:32:56 Closing statements Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe

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