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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 ago1h 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
- 3 weeks ago39 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 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
- Jun 3, 20261h 22m
164: The Unseen Realm - Paganism, Vol. 6 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 6 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the spiritual world, and the conflicting approaches of the Christian and Pagan communities.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!#carlteichrib #joshuafarris #angels #demons #spirits #paganism #neopaganism #witchcraft #religion #environmentalism #wicca #worldview #environmentalism #technology #spirituality #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bibleCHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:33-Michael Heiser & the Unseen Realm00:12:34-Spirituality in the World00:24:26-Spirituality in the Church00:34:38-Spirituality in Politics00:41:01-Spirituality in the Bible00:53:59-Spirituality in Physical Places01:19:44-Conclusion
- May 21, 20261h 10m
163: Ed Feser Is Wrong About Iran (with Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guests Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) discuss the Iran war, and particularly push back on a couple articles written by Ed Feser, who came out vocally against the US involvement in Iran.Ed Feser’s articles:https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/03/100437/https://firstthings.com/does-just-war-doctrine-require-moral-certainty/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!#edfeser #timmilosch #keithpavlischek #iranwar #israel #donaldtrump #justwartheory #pacifism #christianrealism #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bibleCHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:15-Ed Feser’s Articles About Iran00:04:19-Is This a Repeat of Iraq?00:16:49-Does the Trump Administration Have a Plan?00:27:54-Congressional Authority & Declarative War00:39:54-State of Bellum & Catholic Catechism01:02:28-So What Makes This a Just War?
- May 12, 20261h 6m
162: How Molecular Biology Proves God's Existence (with Doug Axe)
Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guest Doug Axe) discuss the film The Story of Everything, and Axe’s contribution to the research it explores about molecular biology and intelligent design.See the film:https://www.thestoryofeverything.film/Doug’s book:https://undeniabledesign.com/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!#dougaxe #storyofeverything #microbiology #humanbiology #anthonycostello #intelligentdesign #creation #science #scientificstudy #theologyandethicspodcast #kirkwoodcenter #church #christianity #theology #ethics #bibleCHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:01:30-Doug’s Background00:06:12-Micro vs. Molecular Biology00:07:36-Making “The Story of Everything”00:11:38-Unexpected Takeaways from The Movie00:15:46-Genes, Proteins, & Amino Acids00:26:35-How Amino Acid Chains Prove Intelligent Design00:35:59-Amino Acids Can’t Randomly Create Proteins00:49:05-Who is the “Agent” Behind Fine Tuning?00:59:23-Conclusion
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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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