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EFCA Theology PodcastNear-Death Experiences: Dr. Michael McClymond (2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts)From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts, Dr. Michael McClymond—professor of modern Christianity at Saint Louis University—leads a session on "Near-Death Experiences: A Biblical-Theological Understanding and Response."
2026-02-111h 17
EFCA Theology PodcastCondemnation and Eternal Conscious Punishment: Historical Theology: Dr. Michael McClymond (2026 EFCA Theology Conference)From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Michael McClymond—professor of modern Christianity at Saint Louis University—unpacks the doctrine of hell and eternal conscious punishment by looking to the historical consensus of the Church.
2026-02-111h 01
The BulletinVenezuelan Oil, LA Fires Aftermath, and Revival In AmericaThe world grapples with the US’s capture of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro. The Hudson Institute’s Michael Sobolik joins the show to discuss how China, Russia, Iran, Cuba, and others might respond. January marks the one year anniversary of California’s devastating Altadena and Pacific Palisades fires. CT’s Mia Staub shares about her reporting on churches whose buildings burned down and have not been rebuilt. Finally, many say revival is happening in America, but it doesn’t seem to be showing up in our churches or in research data. Michael McClymond from Saint Louis University joins Russell...
2026-01-0954 min
The Aggressive Life with Brian TomeWhat is Revival… And Do I Need It? — One Question with BTSomething powerful is stirring across the world—churches are filling up, the name of Jesus is trending, and legitimate miracles are happening. In this One Question episode, Brian Tome unpacks the meaning of revival—what it is, how to recognize it, and why you might need one in your own life. Drawing from history, Scripture, and modern movements of God, Brian explores how revival starts, what fuels it, and how to be part of it. If you’re ready for more of God’s movement in your life, this episode can be a push in the right direction.
Don’t jus...
2025-10-2832 min
BEYOND WORDS with Dr. William CampbellUniversalism Are there many paths to heaven? Will everyone get there? Universalism, the belief that everyone will make it to heaven is becoming rather popular in our day. And no wonder — it fits with the cultural idea of a God who is completely loving, even to the neglect of divine justice. Michael McClymond has spent years researching this topic and recently published a comprehensive evaluation. Tune in to learn about his conclusions and how they impact our lives. Mike is professor of Modern Christianity in the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University. His insights will inspire your faith an...
2025-01-2024 min
Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal SalvationEp. 172 Professor Ilaria Ramelli - What is your response to Michael McClymond, and also to the question of free will?
2024-12-1600 min
Audio Articles“5 Revival Movements To Get Us Ready For The Next One” by Caleb MathisRevivals are awe-inspiring, life-changing, generation-defining movements of God—and if history is to be trusted, they happen with stunning regularity. In this article, Caleb Mathis offers a flyover of five of America’s most important revival movements from the past, pointing to what they can teach us for the next home. The next great move of God may be just around the corner. It’s time to get ready. Read the full length article here.Find more articles by Caleb Mathis here.Listen to Dr. Michael McClymond on The Aggressive Life podcast here.
2024-09-1315 min
The London LyceumJustice, Goodness, and the Final Judgment with Tom SchreinerJordan talks with Tom Schreiner about his latest work on the final judgment. They cover topics like: Why does sin deserve God's judgment? What are the three themes of judgment in the Gospels and Acts and how do they differ/relate? Why do you think judgment requires eternal conscious punishment? What does the term "hell" mean? Why is judgment only just if it is retributive? Why couldn't God simply forgive everyone? And more!Resources:1) The Justice and Goodness of God: A Biblical Case for the Final Judgment, Tom Schreiner2) The Devil's Redemption: A...
2024-07-2448 min
The Aggressive Life with Brian TomeWe’re Overdue for a Spiritual Awakening, So How Do We Get There? With Dr. Michael McClymond—Historian and Professor, Saint-Louis UniversityAccording to the foremost expert on the topic, spiritual revivals and awakenings happen about every 50 years in American history. We’re long past the overdue mark.
For whatever time he has left, Brian is focused on learning about, and doing everything he can, to be part of an awakening, a movement of God that makes history. Dr. Michael McClymond has written the definitive guide to every revival and awakening in American history—a two volume set that is over 1,200 pages long. Dr. McClymond brings his expertise into an aggressive conversation on what it takes to be part of spiri...
2024-06-041h 01
Youth Pastor Theologian66: Christian Universalism and GenZ (Andrew Slay)Christian Universalism is a subtle heresy that's frighteningly common among GenZ today. It's a way that teenagers can affirm that "Christ is the only savior" and make other gospel-sounding affirmations while fully embracing the hyper-tolerant worldview of today's culture. In today's conversation, we discuss what Christian Universalism is and how youth workers can help students build their faith on the biblical message.
Discussion Questions:
What do we mean by universalism and Christian Universalism in particular?
Can you walk us through some of the logic behind Christian Universalism and some of the key Bible verses?
Why do y...
2024-04-0943 min
Valley Baptist UniversityEpisode 5 - Is All of Humanity One with God?Cited Sources:"Love Wins" - Rob Bell"What If There's No Hell?" - Time Magazine "Lies We Believe About God" - W.M. Paul Young"The Universal Christ" - Richard Rohr"The Devil's Redemption" - Michael J. McClymondScriptures (NKJV):John 1:3John 1:11-12John 3:17-18Luke 16:19-31Revelation 19:18Matthew 13Matthew 25:46Mark 9:45-46, 48Romans 10:9, 13Further Reading:The Problem of Pain - In The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis, one of the most renowned Christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human condition: “If God is good and all-powerful, wh...
2024-01-1516 min
Beneath the Willow TreeNow and Not Yet: The Eschatological Significance of the Eucharist in the Thought of Jeremy Taylor and Jonathan EdwardsIn which I talk about Anglican theologian Jeremy Taylor and Puritan theologian Jonathan Edwards. Taylor emphasizes the 'nowness' of the Eucharist by describing it as a copy of Christ's re-presentation of his sacrifice in heaven. Edwards emphasizes the 'not-yet-ness' of the Eucharist by describing it as a foretaste of the marriage supper of the Lamb.
References in my paper:
Anglican Church in North America. The Book of Common Prayer. Huntington Beach, CA: Anglican Liturgy Press, 2019.
Danaher Jr., William J. “By Sensible Signs Represented: Jonathan Edwards’ Sermons on the Lord’s Supper...
2024-01-1417 min
The Sean McDowell ShowChristian Universalism: 12 QuestionsCan Satan be redeemed? Is Christian universalism a valid option for Christians? These are just a few of the questions I explore with Dr. Michael McClymond, an outspoken critic of Christian Universalism. We also talk about what the church has taught about universal salvation throughout history and offer a biblical, philosophical, and theological critique. The Devil's Redemption: A New History and Interpretation of Christian Universalism by Michael J. McClymond (https://a.co/d/aK4OiSB) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS...
2023-12-131h 07
Finding Something Real PodcastDoes Everyone Go to Heaven? with Michael McClymondHappy Wednesday!
Today on the podcast, we welcome Michael McClymond. He shares about his faith journey as well as his new book. He talks a bit about why the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes played a part in his search for meaning. Then, he chats about Universalism— what it is, why it is a personal topic for him, and the theological consequences of embracing it.
They also chat a bit about Richard Rohr (one of those who made the Enneagram popular) and his theology, self-oriented spirituality, mental health & social media, and a not-often discussed part of t...
2023-12-061h 03
Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our ChaosAre all saved? What is a hero? Episode 18: Dr Michael McClymondIn this episode, Will talks with Dr Michael McClymond, an accomplished professor of theology at St Louis University. Dr Michael McClymond is a leading scholar on Christian Universalism (and its flaws) and he has written a multitude of books. Will and Dr McClymond discuss how to cultivate manhood in 21st century America and how the West's perspective of an ideal hero has changed overtime. Will and Dr McClymond also discuss how Christian Universalism leads to a widespread disillusionment of people who interact with the victims of heinous sin. I hope you enjoy this episode!Dr McClymond: https...
2023-11-2444 min
Edições Vida NovaA TEOLOGIA DE JONATHAN EDWARDS - FRANKLIN FERREIRA | PODCAST EDIÇÕES VIDA NOVA #33Neste episódio do podcast Vida Nova, Franklin Ferreira apresenta o livro "A Teologia de Jonathan Edwards", de Gerald R. Mcdermott e Michael J. Mcclymond.
O que torna Jonathan Edwards o maior filósofo e teólogo dos EUA?
Como foi a vida e teologia de Jonathan Edwards?
Como era sua espiritualidade particular?
Como era sua visão sobre Deus e o ser humano?
Qual a relação entre Edwards e a teologia Sistemática?
Adquira o livro aqui: https://www.vidanova.com.br/livros/teologia-de-jonathan-edwards-a
2023-11-2243 min
The Humble SkepticThe Woke RevolutionFifty years ago, Os Guinness released his book, The Dust of Death, which offered a piercing analysis of the sixties counterculture movement with its revolutionary ideas about human nature and sexual liberation. In his preface to a new edition of this work, Guinness argues that during this tumultuous decade, “many of the seeds of today’s most radical ideas were sown, only to flower more recently in their most destructive forms.” Shane Rosenthal talks with Os about many of his observations and predictions from a half-century ago, as well as how these radical ideas eventually became mainstream.SHOW N...
2023-11-2159 min
The Humble SkepticDeath, Ghosts & Views of the AfterlifeOn this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, we’ll contrast popular beliefs about ghosts and the afterlife with the views presented in the Old and New Testaments. Joining Shane to discuss this important topic is Dr. Michael McClymond, who is the professor of Modern Theology at St. Louis University, and the author of numerous books including Familiar Stranger: An Introduction to Jesus of Nazareth, and The Devil’s Redemption: A New History & Interpretation of Christian Universalism.SHOW NOTESResources by Michael McClymondThe Devil’s Redemption & Familiar Stranger (books)Exploring the Theology of Richard Rohr (articl...
2023-10-3158 minGrace Saves All: Christianity and Universal SalvationEp. 107 Andrew Hronich on the Gospel Coalition and Michael McClymond's 12 Questions for the Would Be Universalist
2022-12-1300 min
A History of Christian TheologyInterview - Dr. Michael McClymondIs even the Devil redeemed? We talk through this question with Dr. Michael McClymond whose book The Devil's Redemption (Baker Academic) has received multiple awards, including the Gospel Coalition's Book of the Year.
2022-06-091h 03
The Remnant Radio's PodcastWhat Is Universal Salvation: With Michael McClymondWhat Is Universal Salvation: With Michael McClymondIn this video, Michael McClymond is with us to discuss the doctrine of universal Salvation. In this video, Michael McClymond will equip us with a strong orthodox apologetic for reaching those who embrace universal salvation. Specifically the branch of universalism that has snuck into modern evangelical churches "Christian universalism". Michael McClymond will give us the origins, theological errors, and erroneous philosophical assumptions found in Christian Universalism in order to rescue those who hold such a dangerous position. As many of you know we find the doctrine of universal s...
2022-04-131h 12
The Alisa Childers Podcast#146 Will Everyone be Saved? Top Scholar Weighs in on the History and Doctrine of UniversalismIs Universalism the opiate of the Theologians? Dr. Michael McClymond has written a two volume work on the history of Universalism and joins me to talk about why he believes this doctrine fails from a historical, theological, and philosophical perspective.
2022-03-271h 02Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal SalvationEp. 69 A Reposting of my interview with Robin Parry where he responds to Michael McClymond's Theological Critique of Universalism
2022-01-1700 min
Beeson Divinity School PodcastReformation Heritage Lectures: Conversation with Michael McClymondCo-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Michael McClymond about the annual Reformation Heritage lectures he delivered at Beeson in October called, Seeing Christ's Cross Through a Reformation Lens.
2021-11-1635 min
Ask with David DeaneWhat is Universalism and is it Biblical?An idea rejected for most of Church history is seeing a resurgence today. Universalism: the doctrine that all human beings will receive salvation and so spend eternity with God in heaven regardless of their belief in or love for Jesus. But what does that mean, exactly? More importantly, is it Biblical? That's the question I explore in this week's episode of Ask.
If this is an area of interest to you, I highly recommend the recent two volume publication, The Devil’s Redemption: A New History and Interpretation of Christian Universalism, by Michael McClymond. The two volumes are very dense, ...
2021-09-2907 minGrace Saves All: Christianity and Universal SalvationEp. 63 Robin Parry Responds to Michael McClymond's Theological Critique of Universalism
2021-09-1500 min
More ChristMore Christ Episode Forty Three: Dr Gerald R. McDermott: God's Covenant: Race, Israel, and Jonathan EdwardsWelcome to More Christ, where we seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this forty third episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by the great Fr Gerry McDermott. Fr Gerald McDermott retired in May 2020 after serving five years as the Anglican Chair of Divinity at Samford’s Beeson Divinity School. This followed 26 years of teaching undergraduates at Roanoke College in Virginia. McDermott has written seven books and co-authored another since joining the Beeson faculty in 2015. In all, he has served as author, co-author or edito...
2021-06-091h 43More ChristMore Christ Episode Eleven: Michael McClymond: God's Justice and MercyWelcome to More Christ, where we seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this eleventh episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by the marvellous theologian Dr Michael McClymond. Michael is professor of modern Christianity at Saint Louis University and author of a number of excellent books about world Christianity, Jonathan Edwards, religious revivals and The Devil’s Redemption: A New History and Interpretation of Christian Universalism, which was chosen as a winner in TGC’s 2018 book awards.
2021-06-051h 13
Apologetics SimplifiedDeconstruction of Kevin MaxFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s6e14Leah & Andrew discuss the deconstruction of former DC Talk member Kevin Max. We talk about his recent tweets describing his change in faith. We define deconstruction, exvangelical, and universal Christ. We give advice on how to move forward if you or someone you love is wrestling with doubts or feelings of deconstruction.The segment breaks feature a startling tweet from Veggie Tales and how you can get involved with what Apologetics Simplified is doing in the future.Support:
2021-06-0140 min
WSCAL - Office HoursAgainst UniversalismIn this episode, Office Hours talks to Dr. Michael McClymond about the history of universalism and his new book, "The Devil's Redemption: A New History and Interpretation of Christian Universalism."
2020-03-0200 min
Mortification of SpinRunnin’ with the DevilThe crew huddles in the bunker to discuss a two-volume work that has gotten a lot of attention since its publication last summer. The Devil’s Redemption by Michael McClymond is a thorough, scholarly work and honest critique of Universalism in all its forms.Is Universalism the same as Christian Universalism? It’s important to observe how popular evangelicalism has been affected by strands of seemly incomparable traditions, producing an almost unnoticeable Universalism in Christian churches today.The discomfort that comes with the idea of hell, coupled with the notion that Jesus will eventually save everyone, brings serious compromise to a bi...
2019-03-2732 min
Seminary DropoutSeminary Dropout 136: Gerald McDermott, Author of "The Great Theologians: A Brief Guide"Gerald R. McDermott (PhD, University of Iowa) is Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also associate pastor at Christ the King Anglican Church. His books include The Other Jonathan Edwards: Readings in Love, Society, and Justice (with Ronald Story), The Theology of Jonathan Edwards (with Michael McClymond), A Trinitarian Theology of Religions (with Harold Netland), Cancer: A Medical and Spiritual Guide (with William Fintel, MD), Jonathan Edwards Confronts the Gods and World Religions: An Indispensable Guide. The Great Theologians: A Brief Guide Who are t...
2016-08-0354 min
2014-05-1726 minAuthors on the LineThe Trinitarian Shape of Jonathan Edwards' Theology: An Interview with Michael McClymondListen Now
2012-11-2723 min