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The Theology and Ethics Podcast of The Kirkwood Center is a place for those who are committed to thinking theologically about every aspect of life. We engage with Christian scholars on topics of biblical and systematic theology, philosophy of religion, church history, politics and ethics. The Theology and Ethics Podcast is a resource for pastors and church leaders to further their own studies and help the Christian who is committed to engaging fruitfully with the culture around them.
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- 1 weeks ago56 min
172: Enchantment and Cursed Swords: How Technological Objects Shape Our World (with Emily Stevens)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Emily Stevens) discuss her recent book: Enchantment and Cursed Sword: How Technological Objects Shape Our World. In it, she explores the surprising dangers that our tech poses in terms of influence on our worldview and decisions.Get the book here:https://wipfandstock.com/products/enchantment-and-cursed-swords-9798385252282?variant=59029513961807If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:43-Why the Book?00:06:57-Checking Your Phone00:12:06-Does Technology Preclude Science?00:16:35-Meaning Makers00:23:42-Tech, Pragmatic Needs, & Dependency00:28:13-Transhumanism00:30:20-Technofantasy00:34:57-Enchantment00:40:52-Charles Taylor & The Porous Self00:49:13-The Christian Response
- 3 weeks ago1h 53m
171: ID & Sam McKee: Is Intelligent Design Nonsense? (with Casey Luskin & Brian Miller)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Casey Luskin & Brian Miller) discuss recent accusations against the Intelligent Design community, chiefly from Sam McKee, & why the ID movement is stronger than ever.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:03:57-Understanding Evolutionary Trees00:17:13-Can Evolution Produce New Genetic Material?00:32:03-Does Convergence Prove Evolution?00:48:34-On Tiktaalik & Ghost Lineages00:58:59-Disagreement About Human-Chimp DNA01:18:39-The Problem With Attacking Credentials01:22:01-Complex Innovations01:26:56-Cancer As Evidence For Evolution01:30:27-Addressing Personal Attacks Against ID01:51:50-Conclusion
- Sep 28, 20261h 7m
170: Islam Doesn't Hold Up Against Christianity (with Alan Shlemon)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:03:23-What Is The Goal Of Islam?00:07:19-Muslim Methods Of Influence00:13:17-Can Muslims Truly Flourish?00:24:42-Islam & The Image Of God00:27:39-Islam & The Nature Of God00:31:45-Islam & Geopolitics00:39:12-Cultural vs. Gospel Influence00:46:08-Sharia Law Should Be Unthinkable00:51:28-Evangelism To Muslims01:01:50-Conclusion
- Sep 14, 20261h 13m
169: Paganism Is Coming. We're Writing a Book For You.
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Joshua Farris & Carl Teichrib) discuss the essentials of the rising threat of paganism, and an important upcoming book on the topic, written by our own Anthony Costello.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:00:55-The Book00:16:31-Animism & Nature00:31:43-Is There A Compelling Case For Paganism?00:44:51-On Consciousness00:57:13-Can We Really Be Disenchanted?01:06:30-Closing Thoughts
- Aug 31, 202639 min
168: Pagan Syncretism - Paganism, Vol. 7 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 7 of a series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the syncretism happening between paganism and Christianity.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:01:48-Syncretism & Pagan Creep in the Church00:12:40-General Revelation & Ideological Overlap00:18:34-Christians And Demons00:25:24-Cultural vs. Spiritual00:29:24-Consumerism & Pop Culture00:34:25-The Irony of Pagan Environmentalism
- Aug 26, 20261h 36m
167: The Ultimate Odyssey Breakdown (with Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, whether Odysseus is a hero, and when art becomes lies.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:12-Is The Odyssey Woke?00:17:31-Is It Subtle, Or Just Boring?00:28:07-Is Odysseus A Hero?00:48:40-Are We Whitewashing Greek Paganism?01:08:13-The Idea Of Homecoming01:12:55-When Do Artists Become Liars?01:20:14-Buddhism & Daoism01:23:13-Concluding Thoughts
- Aug 21, 20261h 24m
166: Is Nolan's Odyssey a Christian Film? (with Owen Anderson)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and whether the film represents Christian or pagan virtue.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:03:00-How To Think About Nolan’s Odyssey00:07:44-Adapting Stories For Modern Audiences00:10:55-The Casting of Elliot Page00:13:18-Taking Art At Face Value00:17:39-On the Ethos of the Film00:30:12-Is It Christian?00:40:23-Is It Pagan?00:44:56-Odysseus’ Character Arc01:08:23-Fight Scenes01:12:24-Concluding Comments
- Jul 1, 20261h 54m
165: Can AI Rewire Your Brain To Be Less Christian? (Kirkwood LIVE)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this live episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Emily Stevens, Mihretu Guta & Finney Premkumar) discuss what AI is and isn’t, and explore the spiritual and practical harms of this exploding technology.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:05:46-Speaker Presentations00:54:36-Is the Goal of AI to Present Truth?01:06:50-Can AI Replace Human Relationships?01:16:49-Is There Hope of Slowing the Expansion of AI?01:32:35-Is There a Correct Way to Embrace AI?01:37:28-How Should Christians Approach AI?01:42:28-Should Good Actors Pursue AI to Beat Bad Actors?01:44:05-Can the Good Ever Outweigh the Bad?01:45:39-Can We Embed Good Values in Our AI?01:49:57-Closing Comments
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