What if God isn’t all-powerful in the way we’ve always been taught?
In this fascinating episode, Dr. Curtis Holtzen—a philosophy and theology professor at a Christian college—dives deep into questioning God’s omnipotence, nature, and role in creation.
From exploring the differences between philosophy and theology to unpacking values that determine the goodness of belief, Dr. Holtzen shares insights that will challenge and inspire both believers and skeptics.
Discover how Cameron and Dr. Holtzen talk about God’s trust in humanity and His willingness to take counsel shape His evolving nature. Learn why philosophy requires skills like critical thinking and openness, and get advice for beginner philosophers and theologians seeking to better understand God’s essence.
Chapters
00:00 - What’s Coming Up
01:01 - Meet Your Host and Today’s Guest
02:11 - Who is Dr. Curtis Holtzen?
05:55 - Philosophy vs Theology
12:41 - How Do You Know What’s Worth Believing?
21:20 - The Secret Skills for Mastering Philosophy
26:44 - Is Curtis Holtzen a Christian?
35:25 - What’s God Like?
45:35 - There Are Things God Can’t Do?
53:13 - What If God’s Nature Isn’t Good?
1:01:44 - The God Who Trusts?
1:10:50 - God Having Faith in Us?
1:21:20 - Does God Give Us the Benefit of the Doubt?
1:26:00 - Is God Changing and Evolving?
1:32:33 - Curtis’ Advice for Aspiring Philosophers
This episode will leave you rethinking everything you thought you knew about Christianity, theology, and the divine.
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