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The Tentative Apologist Podcast

The Tentative Apologist Podcast

By Randal Rauser

An exploration of the meaning and truth of Christianity in the 21st century.
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Christian Terrorists and No True Scotsmen

The Tentative Apologist PodcastJul 27, 2021

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Christian Terrorists and No True Scotsmen

Christian Terrorists and No True Scotsmen

In this podcast, I respond to American Atheist's statement that the Capitol insurrectionists were "Christian terrorists. Full stop." Not so fast, American Atheist, it's a bit more complicated than that.

Jul 27, 202111:19
Does God punish people through natural disasters?

Does God punish people through natural disasters?

The Bible repeatedly describes God as punishing entire human populations by way of natural disasters like floods, droughts, earthquakes, and volcanic explosions. But how is that consistent with a loving, just, and merciful God? And must a Christian believe this? For further discussion, see chapter 10 of my book Conversations with My Inner Atheist. https://amzn.to/3wYBnam

Jul 21, 202112:32
The Problem with Hell that Nobody Talks About

The Problem with Hell that Nobody Talks About

In this episode, I critique the eternal conscious torment view of hell by pointing out the shocking implications it has for our understanding of heaven.

Jul 15, 202114:07
The Biggest Problem with Apologetics today

The Biggest Problem with Apologetics today

Christians apologists tend to focus a great deal of time on arguments for God's existence, but as a result, they fail to address most of the actual reasons that people reject Christianity.

Jul 07, 202107:29
Why Agnosticism is Not Justified

Why Agnosticism is Not Justified

In this episode, I critique strong agnosticism, the view that says nobody can know (or rationally believe) whether God exists or not.

Jun 26, 202106:59
An Insider's Guide to the Five Most Shocking Christian Beliefs

An Insider's Guide to the Five Most Shocking Christian Beliefs

In this inaugural episode of the relaunched Tentative Apologist Podcast, I summarize five beliefs that are widely held among Christians and which will strike the average person as morally shocking.

Jun 19, 202129:24