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The Downline Podcast: Gospel Driven DiscipleshipThe Problem of Evil and the Christian ResponseIn a culture where "goodness" often trumps "truth," how do we effectively share the Gospel? Join Dr. Greg Ganssle as he discuss' why modern apologetics must move beyond proving Christianity is true to showing it's good. Drawing from 20 years at Yale, Dr. Ganssle shares his expertise on shifting apologetics, emphasizing the power of goodness and the importance of addressing humanity's deepest desires for meaning, morality, beauty, and purpose.Learn more about Dr. Greg GanssleTune in to The Downline Podcast now to hear more! Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a review, and visit d...2025-04-1436 min
Theology & Ethics123: God is Dead: Analyzing Friedrich Nietzsche (with Dr. Greg Ganssle)Greg Ganssle has been thinking about the intersection of Christian faith and contemporary scholarship for over thirty years. He earned his doctorate in philosophy from Syracuse University in 1995, where his dissertation on God's relation to time won a Syracuse University Dissertation Award. Greg is also the author of Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations, Thinking about God: First Steps in Philosophy and A Reasonable God: Engaging the New Face of Atheism. He is now a professor at Biola University Talbot School of Theology.#gregganssle #nietzsche #philosophy #godisdead #nihilism #germany #kirkwoodcenter #church...2025-03-031h 32
The Sean McDowell ShowWhy Determinism Fails (Feel Free to Disagree!)Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola philosophy professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing.
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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureIs Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle)Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing.Greg Ganssle (Ph.D. Syracuse University) is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Dr. Ganssle has worked in campus ministry at a variety of campuses including Yale U...2024-04-0949 min
Think WellYou Should Want Christianity To Be True (Dr. Greg Ganssle)We long for relationships, pursue goodness, desire truth, are startled by beauty, and want to be free. The things that you most want, your deepest desires, will affect how you pursue the best life. It is only within the Christian story that we can understand these desires. Join me and Dr. Ganssle as we show how our desires point back to God and should cause you to want Christianity to be true.
Dr. Greg Ganssle is professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He is the author of several books, including "A Reasonable God: Engaging the...2024-01-051h 01
The Kingdom WayHow Does Christianity Fulfill Our Deepest Desires? - Interview with Greg GanssleWelcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this episode, I talk with Greg Ganssle about how the story of Christianity makes the most sense of and offers fulfillment for our deepest held aspirations and desires. Christianity has the resources to ground our longings for relationships, for beauty, for goodness, and our desire for meaning and purpose.
Check out Greg Ganssle's book Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations
2023-07-2558 min
The Reluctant Theologian PodcastEp. 123 How Can God Interact with the Physical World? with Greg GanssleHow can an immaterial God interact with the physical world? This is a question that contemporary atheists and agnostics often ask, but developing a precise objection here is often difficult. To answer this issue, Professor Gregory Ganssle has a new edited volume called Philosophical Essays on Divine Causation. In today’s episode, Greg
and I chat about his essay on the pairing problem.
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Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
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GEORGE FOX TALKSHumanity Has These 3 Base Desires | THEOLOGYIn this episode, Greg Ganssle explores the concept of core identity and its relationship to our desires. He argues that there are fundamental desires that are widely shared among human beings, even if they are not universal. Dr. Greg Ganssle is a Professor of Philosophy at Biola UniversityIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox...2023-05-2338 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureThe State of Christian Philosophy Today (with Greg Ganssle)What is the current state of Christian philosophy in the secular university and the culture more generally? Is Christian philosophy considered an oxymoron? Or has belief in God enjoyed a renewal in academic settings, and if so, what accounts for that? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest , our philosophy colleague Dr. Greg Ganssle. We’ll also talk about how Talbot’s MA Program in Philosophy, 30 years going as of 2023, has tried to advance the state of Christian philosophy in the academy and the culture.Greg Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot. He earned...2023-02-0248 min
The Republican ProfessorEpisode 25 -- Nietzsche v. Jesus: Dr. Greg Ganssle, Ph.D., former Yale Prof
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2022-03-161h 59
Solum PodcastGreg Ganssle Interview, Part 3 | Apologetics, Literature, and Our Deepest DesiresThis episode of Solum Podcast is the third and final in our interview series with Greg Ganssle, Professor of Philosophy at Biola University. In this episode, Greg discusses different kinds of apologetics, Christian literature, and his book Our Deepest Desires.Learn more about Greg here: https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/greg-ganssleWatch Greg’s video interview here: https://youtu.be/CfaEYgU_mtAWatch parts 1 and 2 here: https://youtu.be/Ng6xgZbnjI8https://youtu.be/2WUMlEDKeiEPick up Our Deepest Desires here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830851828/ref=cm_sw...2021-07-141h 01
Solum PodcastGreg Ganssle Interview, Part 2 | God, Time, and Free WillThis episode of Solum Podcast is the second in a three-part series of interviews with Greg Ganssle, Professor of Philosophy at Biola University. In this episode, Greg discusses how God relates to us in time and how we should view freedom of the will in light of it.Learn more about Greg here: https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/greg-ganssleWatch Greg’s video interview here: https://youtu.be/2WUMlEDKeiEWatch parts 1 and 3 here: https://youtu.be/Ng6xgZbnjI8https://youtu.be/CfaEYgU_mtAPick up Our Deepest Desires he...2021-07-1433 min
Solum PodcastGreg Ganssle Interview, Part 1 | The Renaissance of Christian PhilosophyThis episode of Solum Podcast marks the beginning of a three-part series of interviews with Dr. Gregory Ganssle, Professor of Philosophy at Biola University. In Part 1, Greg describes becoming a Christian philosopher during the renaissance of Christian philosophy.Find out more about Greg here: https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/greg-ganssleWatch Greg’s video interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng6xgZbnjI8&t=679sWatch parts 2 and 3 here: https://youtu.be/2WUMlEDKeiEhttps://youtu.be/CfaEYgU_mtAPick up Our Deepest Desires here: https://www.amazon.co...2021-07-0952 min
Questions That Matter with Randy NewmanGreg Ganssle: Our Deepest DesiresOur Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations(https://www.christianbook.com/deepest-desires-christian-fulfills-human-aspirations/gregory-ganssle/9780830851829/pd/851829?event=ESRCG#CBD-PD-Description)
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As human beings, we are created with desires. We all long for meaningful relationships, lives that reflect goodness, engagements with beauty, and the freedom to pursue our lives with integrity. But where can our restless hearts find fulfillment for these universal longings? Philosopher and apologist Greg Ganssle argues that the Christian story grounds and explains the things that we care about most. With grace and insight, Ganssle explains ho...2021-01-1544 minThink Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture[Bonus] Our Deepest Desires (with Greg Ganssle)As human beings, we have deep desires for freedom, beauty, goodness and truth. According to Biola professor Greg Ganssle, these desires point to the reality of the Christian faith. In this BONUS episode, Sean interviews Dr. Ganssle about his book "Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations." Dr. Ganssle argues not that Christianity is true, although he believes that, but that it is good and fulfills our deepest longings as human beings. We hope you will enjoy this discussion, which took place on Sean's YouTube channel. Read a transcript of this episode at: https://ww...2020-12-221h 04
Think WellDoes Atheism or Theism Offer A Better Explanation of Morality? With Dr Greg GanssleDoes objective morality exist, or is it relative? How is objective morality used to argue for the existence of God? Aren't there better naturalistic explanations? Dr. Greg Ganssle joins the show to answer these questions and more!
Dr. Ganssle is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology. He was part-time lecturer in the philosophy department at Yale and a senior fellow at the Rivendell Institute at Yale. His work explores the intersection of Christian faith and contemporary scholarship. Dr. Ganssle earned his PhD in Philosophy from Syracuse University where his dissertation on God’s relation to time won a...2020-09-051h 05
The Vine Church OCThe Authority of Jesus (Col 1:15-17, Eph 1:20-22) Greg Ganssle 2020-06-28We may be living in a moment of the greatest social unrest since 1968 says Greg Ganssle, professor of philosophy at Biola University. Greg shares a timely message reminding us of the authority of Jesus over chaos, over all other authority, and over eight other areas, seen throughout the Gospel of Luke. This same authority is available today, in this current time of uncertainty. How will we respond?2020-06-3032 min
PEP TalkWith Greg GanssleSometimes Christians focus on proving that Christianity is true, failing to realise that many people don't care that it's true. But what do they care about? Andy and Kristi are joined by Greg Ganssle to discuss how focussing our conversations on the deepest human desires can bring us right to the heart of the gospel. Greg also reminds us that "Any conversation that continues is a successful conversation." Greg Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Biola University in Los Angeles. Greg worked in campus ministry before earning his doctorate at Syracuse University in 1995. He worked at Yale...2020-04-0822 minThe Vine Church OCPrepare The Way: A Lukewarm Church (Rev. 3:14-22, Luke 18:9-14) Greg GanssleGreg Ganssle finished our Advent series, Prepare The Way, by looking at the letter to the "lukewarm" Laodicean church. He noticed parallels between that city's church and America's. We tend toward independence and self-sufficiency, and all the while Jesus is knocking on the door of our hearts. How we respond to that knock affects the spiritual temperature of our lives.2019-12-2931 minThe Vine Church OCRevelation of Life: Coming to Jesus (Matt 11:28-30, Gen 3:8-12) Dr. Greg GanssleDr. Greg Ganssle wrapped up our mini-series on how Jesus is the revelation of what it is to live a truly human life. He looked at the Matthew 11 passage and talked about Jesus' promise of rest for those who come to him - and explored some of the reasons we have a hard time coming to Jesus for that promised rest.2019-09-0529 minThe Vine Church OCThe Truth Will Set Us Free (John 8:31-38, Col. 1:15-20) Dr. Greg Ganssle 2019-08-04Dr. Greg Ganssle looks at Jesus' statement, "The truth will set you free", and connects it with the work of two other, more recent, philosophers. Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and Jesus all articulate a vision for what it is to be human - what is good, beautiful, and true. And Jesus, more than just a philosopher, is actually the embodiment of the Truth that sets us free.2019-08-0829 minThe Vine Church OCThe Resurrection: Past, Present, and Future (John 20:30-31, 21:24-25) Greg GanssleDr. Greg Ganssle concluded out Easter series by talking about how Jesus' resurrection shapes our lives - our past, our present, and our future. We may have past wounds and "baggage" in that have shaped us, but we have the life of Jesus' resurrection in our "past" as well - and it gives us both hope for the future and life in the present.2019-05-3030 min
Veracity HillEpisode 122: God and TimeTemporal or Timeless, that is the question. How does God relate to time? What is time? Listen as Dr. Greg Ganssle enlightens us of the debate among Christian philosophers and theologians.2018-11-101h 03Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureOur Deepest Desires (with Greg Ganssle)What would you think about a worldview that could satisfy your deepest desires? Talbot philosophy professor Dr. Greg Ganssle talks with Sean and Scott about his new book, Our Deepest Desires: How the Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations. He summarizes our primary aspirations around relationships, goodness, beauty and freedom and shows how the Christian faith provides the resources for fulfillment in all these important areas. Dr. Greg Ganssle is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot. Prior to coming to Talbot he served as co- founder and co-director of the Rivendell Institute at Yale University. He holds a Ph.D...2018-10-2630 min
The AK47 PodcastAK47 S1E18: Fittingness Arguments for God's ExistenceKyle interviews Dr. Greg Ganssle on fittingness arguments for the existence of God and God of the Gaps arguments.
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The Veritas ForumOur Longings Find a Home in Jesus | Greg GanssleBefore we believe that Christianity is true, philosopher Greg Ganssle thinks that we should want it to be true. He says that our longings for beauty, goodness, and freedom, are “at home in the Christian story.” At a Veritas Forum from the University of California-Irvine, Ganssle examines how our desire to flourish can lead us to faith in Jesus.2018-05-121h 03
The Veritas ForumOur Longings Find a Home in Jesus | Greg GanssleBefore we believe that Christianity is true, philosopher Greg Ganssle thinks that we should want it to be true. He says that our longings for beauty, goodness, and freedom, are “at home in the Christian story.” At a Veritas Forum from the University of California-Irvine, Ganssle examines how our desire to flourish can lead us to faith in Jesus.
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Deeper Waters with Nick PetersGod and EvilInterview with Greg Ganssle on God and Evil2013-11-0900 min
Apologetics 315 PodcastGreg Ganssle InterviewToday's interview is with Christian philosopher Greg Ganssle. He talks about his work with Rivendell Institute, how he became a Christian and got interested in philosophy, his key areas of focus (philosophy of religion), the influence of his study on his faith, his view of philosophy as it relates to the faith, evaluating truth claims from various systems of thought, atheism and whether or not it is making truth claims about God's existence, his intro to philosophy book Thinking About God, how to raise the bar of Christian thought, the role of a basic understanding of philosophy, learning about logic...2011-08-081h 03
Apologetics 315 InterviewsGreg Ganssle InterviewToday's interview is with Christian philosopher Greg Ganssle. He talks about his work with Rivendell Institute, how he became a Christian and got interested in philosophy, his key areas of focus (philosophy of religion), the influence of his study on his faith, his view of philosophy as it relates to the faith, evaluating truth claims from various systems of thought, atheism and whether or not it is making truth claims about God's existence, his intro to philosophy book Thinking About God, how to raise the bar of Christian thought, the role of a basic understanding of philosophy, learning about...2011-08-081h 03