Faith and Reason Exchange

Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century

David and Adam talk about Adam's new book, The Turk at the Door: Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom. The book makes Luther's engagement with Islam accessible to general readers and…

What will AI do to us?

David and Adam discuss whether AI will make humanity smarter or more passive, concluding it's both—AI offers significant benefits for routine cognitive tasks but risks dehumanizing culture and making…

What are the best reasons for believing in God's existence?

David and Adam discuss the best reasons for God's existence. They explore several key arguments, including ontological contingency, the moral argument, the argument from beauty, and design arguments…

Faith and the University with Dartmouth College's Provost Dr. Santiago Schnell

Dr. Santiago Schnell, Provost of Dartmouth College and mathematical biologist, shares his journey back to the Christian faith through philosophical mentorship and outlines his vision for reforming…

The state of higher education

David and Adam discuss the current state of higher education, examining various challenges including demographic declines, financial pressures, declining public confidence, and the impact of AI on…

The Declaration of Independence, Faith, and Reason

David and Adam discuss the Declaration of Independence through the lens of a Word on Fire article (https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/faith-reason-and-the-declaration-of-independence/), exploring…

Surprised by Oxford

David and Adam discussed the film "Surprised by Oxford" (2023), which tells the story of Caro Drake, a skeptical PhD student who confronts questions of faith and reason at Oxford University through…

In What Age Do We Live?

David and Adam explore how to characterize contemporary Western culture—whether as secular, pagan, postmodern, or simply confused—and conclude that multiple descriptors apply simultaneously. They…

Just War?

The disciples and their disbelief

Is the resurrection just an article of faith?

S1E14 Evolution, irreducible complexity, and the demise of Darwin's theory with Dr. Michael Behe

This is a rerelease of an episode from 2023.

Worldview

How not to talk to unbelievers

Sex, gender, and feminism with Dr. Abigail Favale

This episode was originally released in May 2024.

The Marxist Playbook

Here are Bishop Barron's comments: https://youtube.com/shorts/SZE3hiPlrHA?si=EctgyxbrW4BeoaiL

Lent

An Apologetics Miscellany

Is America pagan?

Here is the lecture: https://youtu.be/DsaKzIrQ5OY?si=buvulpk3lT2rhdhL, and here is the book: https://www.amazon.com/Pagan-America-Decline-Christianity-Dark/dp/1684514444.

Is natural theology helpful?