Selling Plato With Dr. Jared Oliphint

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Selling PlatoEpisode 17 - Dr. Brandon Warmke: The Massive Moral Failures of AcademiaBrandon Warmke will be Associate Professor of Humanities at the Hamilton School of Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida starting in Fall 2025. He is currently Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University and was, during the 2023–2024 academic year, a visiting fellow at the Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Warmke works on various moral, social, and political topics in both philosophy and psychology, including moral responsibility, forgiveness, free expression, and public discourse. With Justin Tosi, he has written for CNN, Aeon, The Conversation, and MarketWatch, and th...2025-05-081h 34

Selling PlatoEpisode 16 - How Colleges Actually WorkFew people know how colleges work. What does "R1" mean? How are professors incentivized? Why do graduate students teach college courses? What's a SLAC?Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://sellingplato.kit.com/freepapertemplate🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTF...2025-04-2414 min

Selling PlatoDr. Nathan Howard - Reasons Why We Do What We DoDr. Nathan Howard is an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, specialized in moral philosophy, particularly concerning questions at the intersection of ethical theory and practical reasoning about the nature of moral motivation and the role of virtue in ethical life.Chapters00:00 The Intersection of Ethics and Parenthood02:43 Building Connections: The Role of Relationships in Academia05:51 The Journey Through Graduate School: Challenges and Triumphs08:53 Specializing in Philosophy: Finding Your Niche11:42 The Evolution of Philosophical Interests: Language and Ethics14:59 The...2025-04-101h 35

Selling PlatoDr. Gillian Russell - Virtual Reality, Martial Arts, and LogicDr. Gillian Russell is Professor of Philosophy at the Australian National University, as well as a visiting Professorial Fellow at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She works mostly in the philosophy of language and logic, and is the author of Barriers to Entailment: Hume’s Law and other Limits on Logical Consequence and Truth in Virtue of Meaning: a defence of the analytic/synthetic distinction. She lives in the New South Wales countryside along with her partner, a lot of kangaroos, and a small dog named Mal.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:47 Ex...2025-03-271h 25

Selling PlatoEpisode 13 - Dr. Megan Fritts - Academia Has a Parenting ProblemDr. Megan Fritts is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She specializes in the areas of ethics, action theory, philosophy of technology, and religious existentialism. Along with her husband, Frank, Megan also hosts and produces the podcast Philosophy on the Fringes.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format01:30 Balancing Family Life and Academia04:17 Early Philosophical Influences07:14 Academic Journey and Teaching Philosophy10:13 Navigating Graduate School and Job Market13:35 Philosophy of Action and Research Interests16:28 Social Dynamics in Graduate School 2025-03-131h 21

Selling PlatoEpisode 12 - Dr. Randal Baker and The World-Changing Weight Loss DeviceDr. Randal Baker (MD, FACS) is a bariatric surgeon, specializing in obesity and weight loss. Well lover a decade ago, Dr. Baker developed a potentially world-changing weight loss device called the Full Sense Device, which is now pending approval with the FDA. Read more about how revolutionary this device is at the links below.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Randy Baker01:27 Journey into Medicine: Education and Early Career04:28 The Evolution of Surgery: Technology and Techniques07:38 The Obesity Epidemic: Causes and Consequences10:35 Bariatric Surgery: A Solution to Obesity13:12 The...2025-02-271h 17

Selling PlatoEpisode 11 - Dr. Marcus Arvan, The Philosophy Career GuruDr. Marcus Arvan is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tampa. He received his PhD from the University of Arizona and works in ethics, social-political philosophy, cognitive science, philosophy of AI, and metaphysics. He published his first book, Rightness as Fairness: A Moral and Political Theory, in 2016 and his second book, Neurofunctional Prudence and Morality: A Philosophical Theory, in 2020. His third book, Why It's OK to be a Moderate, is forthcoming in 2025. He also owns and blogs at the Philosophers' Cocoon: A Safe and Supportive Forum for Early-Career Philosophers, and co-manages New Work in Philosophy with Barry Maguire...2025-02-131h 27

Selling PlatoDr. Sarah Jane Murray - Hollywood Meets Medieval PhilosophyDr. Sarah Jane Murray (Ph.D., Princeton) is an award-winning Professor of Great Texts & Creative Writing at Baylor University and EMMY®-nominated filmmaker with work distributed by PBS, Netflix, Amazon, and the New York Times. Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and American Philosophical Society, her research explores the origins of the Western thought and the vital role of storytelling in cultural transmission. From clay tablets and papyrus to the invention of manuscripts, printing, digital film, and 21st century emerging technologies, she believes great storytelling experiences survive because of the ‘3Ms’ — they’re meaningful, memorable, and motivate us to grow...2025-01-301h 53

Selling PlatoDr. Edward Zalta - Behind the Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyDr. Edward Zalta served as Principal Editor of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy from 1995 to 2022, and now serves as Co-Principal Editor. He is a Senior Research Scholar in the Philosophy Department at Stanford University. His research specialties include Metaphysics and Epistemology, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophical Logic/Philosophy of Logic, and Computational Metaphysics. He is the author of Abstract Objects: An Introduction to Axiomatic Metaphysics, and Intensional Logic and the Metaphysics of Intentionality, and has published dozens of articles in top journals, many of which you can find at the link below. Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato...2024-11-141h 10

Selling PlatoDr. Jared Oliphint - So You Want to Do a PhD in Philosophy?Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://sellingplato.podbean.com 🏛️ LEARN formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/sellingplato TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selling.plato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingplato/ Faceb...2024-10-3138 min

Selling PlatoDr. Christian Miller - Why is the Virtue of Honesty So Neglected Within Philosophy?Dr. Christian Miller is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. His main areas of research are meta-ethics, moral psychology, moral character, action theory, and philosophy of religion. He directed the Honesty Project (honestyproject.wfu.edu), funded by a $4.4 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation. He was the Philosophy Director of the Beacon Project (www.moralbeacons.org), funded by a $3.9 million grant from Templeton Religion Trust, and Director of the Character Project (www.thecharacterproject.com), funded by $5.6 million in grants from the John Templeton Foundation and Templeton World Charity Foundation. He is the author of...2024-10-171h 14

Selling PlatoAndy Blitz - The Slipnutz, Working with Conan, and A Life of ComedyAndy Blitz is a standup comic and was a writer and performer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien for many years, worked on the shows Human Giant, Review, Important Things with Demetri Martin, and many other projects. We talked about his legendary Late Night sketch, “The Slipnutz” (link below) and opening for Slipknot, his early days of comedy, what it was like to work with Conan, whether he thinks about his comedy as having a purpose, why going to the Emmys is boring (and why skipping them while pulling a prank makes them more interesting), and much more. Links The Sl...2024-10-031h 31

Selling PlatoParker Settecase - YouTube Lessons, Journaling, and Marketing PhilosophyParker Settecase is a professional YouTuber (with three master's degrees) who hosts a channel called ParkNotes with almost 200,000 subscribers. He hosts several other channels, including Parker's Pensées, where he has longform conversations on philosophy and theology. Parker's substack: parknotes.substack.com ParkNotes channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkerNotes Parker's Instagram: instagram.com/parkersettecase The 38-million-view frog video: https://youtu.be/d6YnSXVKUiw?si=HxgLOyBvWFlao-BQ 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://sellingplato.podbean.com 🏛️ LEARN formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-olip...2024-09-191h 40

Selling PlatoDr. Kevin Zollman on How to Apply Game Theory to Parenting, Poker, and LifeDr. Kevin Zollman is the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy and Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, and the director of the Institute for Complex Social Dynamics. His research focuses on game theory, agent based modeling, and the philosophy of science. He is co-author with Paul Raeburn of The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting: How the Science of Strategic Thinking Can Help You Deal with the Toughest Negotiators You Know - Your Kids. He has also written for The New York Times, Scientific American, The LA Times, among other publications. You can find more of his work...2024-09-0559 min

Selling PlatoTom Ryan - A Philosophical Look at Standup ComedyTom Ryan is a New York-based standup comic who has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and played venues like Carnegie Hall. He has been featured on Showtime, A&E, Comedy Central, and NBC, and has opened for B.B. King, Natalie Cole, Jeff Beck, Earth, Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, Tim Allen, Steven Wright, Brian Regan, Gary Gulman, Dennis Miller, and Jerry Seinfeld. 🔗 Links from the show: Tom Ryan's demo reel and Late Show with David Letterman Appearances: https://youtu.be/Fp4uaj3r6tw?si=XXRude70JuD5WuMq Tom Ryan's Dry Bar Comedy Appearance (with half a mi...2024-08-221h 40

Selling PlatoEpisode 02 - Dr. Sabrina Little - An Ultramarathoner Meets PhilosophyDr. Sabrina Little is an ultramarathon multi-time national champion, silver medalist, a previous ultramarathon record holder, and a philosophy assistant professor in the department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University. Her main areas of interest are virtue ethics, moral psychology, and classical philosophy. 🔗 Links from the show: https://sabrinalittle.com/ Get her new book The Examined Run here https://a.co/d/ffKNKIH 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🎙️ Selling Plato podcast: https://sellingplato.podbean.com 🏛️ Learn formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/intr...2024-08-081h 17

Selling PlatoEpisode 01 - Dr. Tom Morris on the Usefulness of PhilosophyDr. Tom Morris is one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers. authoring over 30 books, including If Aristotle Ran General Motors and Stoicism for Dummies. He was a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina where he graduated with honors in Religious Studies, and then went on to Yale University where he earned PhD degrees in both Philosophy and Religious Studies. He was full professor at Notre Dame, where he taught for 15 years before speaking all over the world. 🔗 Links from the show: https://tomvmorris.com/ 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https...2024-07-251h 27

Selling PlatoEpisode 00 - Welcome to Selling PlatoWelcome to Selling Plato! Subscribe to listen to the first episode premiering July 25. Watch: www.youtube.com/@SellingPlato 📬 FREE Selling Plato's Dialogues newsletter: https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🏛️ Learn formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic 📲 Connect on: X: https://x.com/sellingplato TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selling.plato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingplato/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellingplato LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellingplato Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sellingplato Snapchat: @sellingplato 2024-07-1101 min

The Anthony Bradley ShowWhen Your Humanities PhD Leads To Unemployment With Dr. Jared OliphintDr. Jared Oliphint is a 2022 PhD graduate in philosophy at Texas A&M University and, like the majority of PhD graduates in the humanities, was completely unable to land a teaching. In an academic world, defined by pledging allegiance to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a humanities teaching career is not likely going to happen. You should discourage your friends and loved one from pursuing a humanities PhD because the stress and trauma of their likely and eventual unemployment may not be worth it.2023-02-2256 min

The London LyceumSocial Ontology with Jared OliphintJordan talks with Jared Oliphint about social ontology, conceputal engineering, and Reformed philosophy. They cover topics like: What is the difference between ontology and metaphysics? What is social ontology? What is conceptual engineering within philosophy of language? What are types and tokens? Why have an ontology of words? What are some dispositions you’ve developed in philosophy that you think theologians should imitate? What are areas of philosophy do you wish theologians would devote themselves to understanding? What about pastors? Why does Reformed theology oftentimes have a dim view of philosophy in our day?Resources:1) So...2023-01-0448 min

Grace Community PCA Fort Worth2 Samuel 11 - 1 & 2 SamuelMessage from Jared Brown on February 20, 2022 2022-02-2000 min

Grace Community PCA Fort Worth2 Samuel 7 - 1 & 2 SamuelMessage from Jared Brown on January 23, 2022 2022-01-2300 min

Grace Community PCA Fort Worth2 Samuel 2 - 1 & 2 SamuelMessage from Jared Brown on December 5, 2021 2021-12-0500 min

Grace Community PCA Fort Worth1 Samuel 31 - 1 & 2 SamuelMessage from Jared Brown on November 21, 2021 2021-11-2100 min

Rooted In RevelationJared Oliphint- Philosophy In Service To TheologyCome listen to an awesome conversation with Jared Oliphint!2021-06-282h 06 $Parker\'s Pensées$ Parker's PenséesEp. 63 - Is Samwise Gamgee Real? | the Metaphysics of Language w/Jared OliphintIn this episode, PhD candidate, Jared Oliphint, joins me to discuss some of his work on the metaphysics of language and his arguments against a nominalist interpretation. We also get into a bunch of random topics like the ontological status of Samwise Gamgee. Jared is the man! If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $1, $3, or $5 a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: P...2021-02-081h 15

Think TheismAbstract Objects & God w/ Jared OliphintJared Oliphint, Ph.D. student in the Texas A&M Philosophy Dept., joins us for a fun conversation about abstract objects and how it relates to theism. The problem is motivated by an inconsistent triad of propositions, formulated by Greg Welty: Abstract objects (AOs) exist. If AOs exist, they are dependent on God. If AOs exist, they are independent of God. Referenced resources include: Beyond the Control of God?: Six Views on The Problem of God and Abstract Objects by Paul Gould (ed.) including contributors William Lane Craig, Keith Yandell, Richard Brian Davis, Greg Welty, Scott...2019-10-1400 min

Jeff WaddingtonHighlights from 2018 As is our annual custom, we’ve selected several clips from the episodes we released over the last year. We spoke with many people and had many fascinating conversations. I hope we’ll pique your interest, and you’ll go back to listen to many of the full conversations represented by these highlights. Thank you to everyone who visited reformedforum.org/donate throughout the year. We are tremendously grateful for your generous support. Be assured that we’re setting the stage for another big year as our board continues to think and pray about our next steps. We’...2019-01-0400 min

Glen ClaryHighlights from 2018 As is our annual custom, we’ve selected several clips from the episodes we released over the last year. We spoke with many people and had many fascinating conversations. I hope we’ll pique your interest, and you’ll go back to listen to many of the full conversations represented by these highlights. Thank you to everyone who visited reformedforum.org/donate throughout the year. We are tremendously grateful for your generous support. Be assured that we’re setting the stage for another big year as our board continues to think and pray about our next steps. We’...2019-01-0400 min

Adam YorkHighlights from 2018 As is our annual custom, we’ve selected several clips from the episodes we released over the last year. We spoke with many people and had many fascinating conversations. I hope we’ll pique your interest, and you’ll go back to listen to many of the full conversations represented by these highlights. Thank you to everyone who visited reformedforum.org/donate throughout the year. We are tremendously grateful for your generous support. Be assured that we’re setting the stage for another big year as our board continues to think and pray about our next steps. We’...2019-01-0400 min

Adam YorkHighlights from 2016As we head into our tenth year of Christ the Center, we look back at some of our favorite guests and moments from 2016. Episodes 425 — David VanDrunen, God’s Glory Alone 428 — Vern Poythress, The Miracles of Jesus 441 — John Galbraith and Danny Olinger on John Galbraith’s Life and Ministry 443 — Alan Strange, Charles Hodge and the Spirituality of the Church 444 — Iain Murray, J. C. Ryle 445 — Lane Tipton, Trinity, Processions, and Missions: The Pactum Salutis 449 — Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, Dispensationalism 452 — Michael Kruger, A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament 453 — Dennis Johnson, Walking withe Jesus through His Word 455 — Richard Gaffin, Jr., Calvin and...2016-12-301h 49

Reformed Media ReviewESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume SetJared Oliphint and Camden Bucey speak about a newly published set of the Bible designed to enhance readability. The ESV Reader’s Bible, six-volume set. For a limited time, you can save 50% by purchasing the set at WTSBooks.com. Introducing the ‘ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set’ from Crossway on Vimeo. Links Publisher’s page ESV Reader’s Bible (a similar, yet single volume edition) Tony Reinke, “A Short History of Bible Clutter“ Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint 2016-12-1311 min

Jared OliphintESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume SetJared Oliphint and Camden Bucey speak about a newly published set of the Bible designed to enhance readability. The ESV Reader’s Bible, six-volume set. For a limited time, you can save 50% by purchasing the set at WTSBooks.com. Introducing the ‘ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set’ from Crossway on Vimeo. Links Publisher’s page ESV Reader’s Bible […]2016-12-1311 min

Reformed Media ReviewESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved EditionJared Oliphint speaks about Crossway’s new ESV journaling bible, interleaved edition, which includes entire blank pages in between the pages of Scripture. This is a perfect edition for writing notes, reflections, and prayers in conjunction with your Bible reading. Download an excerpt of this edition. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint 2016-02-2312 min

Jared OliphintESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved EditionJared Oliphint speaks about Crossway’s new ESV journaling bible, interleaved edition, which includes entire blank pages in between the pages of Scripture. This is a perfect edition for writing notes, reflections, and prayers in conjunction with your Bible reading. Download an excerpt of this edition. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint 2016-02-2312 min

Deal With It Podcast24- DWI Jared Oliphint on Definite AtonementWe talk about a lot of things on this Podcast. From Definite Atonement to Evangelism, it's all good things.2015-12-1736 min

Jared OliphintWorkflow Tips and Tricks for Ministry and the AcademyEach of us uses multiple tools each day as part of a variety of workflows that help us accomplish tasks throughout the day. We dive into the workflow tips and tricks to share several of our favorites for reading, writing, and managing information. Participants: Camden Bucey, David Filson, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack 2015-10-3046 min

Jared OliphintListener QuestionsReformed Forum turns to the mailbag, answering several of the questions we’ve received over the last few months. In this episode, we get into covenant apologetics, biblical theology, baptism, different translations of Calvin. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack, Mark A. Winder 2015-09-2547 min

Reformed Media ReviewWriters to Read: Nine Names That Belong on Your BookshelfCamden Bucey and Jonathan Brack discuss Douglas Wilson’s book, Writers to Read: Nine Names That Belong on Your Bookshelf (Crossway), a helpful volume to introduce readers to several key writers of the 20th century. From the publisher: In Writers to Read, Doug Wilson—someone who’s spent a lifetime writing, reading, and teaching others to do the same—introduces us to nine of his favorite authors from the last 150 years, exploring their interesting lives, key works, and enduring legacies. In doing so, Wilson opens our eyes to literary mentors who not only teach us what good writing lo...2015-09-2310 min

Reformed Media ReviewPodcast RecommendationsReformed Media Review turn their attention beyond our typical discussions about theological books to speak about podcasts. Reformed Forum has been producing podcasts since 2008. But we’re not merely producers, we love to listen to podcasts ourselves. We look at our podcast clients and speak about some of our favorite programs, including 99% Invisible and Radiolab. While many of our favorites are not theological in nature, they often discuss matters of interest to Reformed theologians. Listen to our fun conversation, and be sure to tell us your favorite podcasts by commenting. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack 2015-09-1548 min

Philosophy for TheologiansWolterstorff’s Theory of Situated RationalityDr. Nathan Shannon, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Torch Trinity Graduate University in Seoul, Korea, talks with us about his new book, Shalom and the Ethics of Belief: Nicholas Wolterstorff’s Theory of Situated Rationality. Dr. Shannon is joined by Nathan Sasser, PhD student in philosophy at the University of South Carolina. Participants: Jared Oliphint, Nate Shannon, Nathan Sasser 2015-05-191h 15

Jared OliphintWolterstorff’s Theory of Situated RationalityDr. Nathan Shannon, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Torch Trinity Graduate University in Seoul, Korea, talks with us about his new book, Shalom and the Ethics of Belief: Nicholas Wolterstorff’s Theory of Situated Rationality. Dr. Shannon is joined by Nathan Sasser, PhD student in philosophy at the University of South Carolina. Participants: Jared Oliphint, Nate […]2015-05-191h 15

Reformed Media ReviewGod and NecessityJared Oliphint and Nathan Shannon discuss Brian Leftow’s God and Necessity (Oxford University Press). In this volume, Leftow seeks to offer a metaphysic of modality. This leads him into a discussion of necessity and possibility, truth making, God’s nature, and divine simplicity. It’s a wide-ranging title, but one that offers many important themes for consideration. Dr. Shannon has written a review of the book that will appear soon in the Westminster Theological Journal. Participants: Jared Oliphint, Nate Shannon 2015-03-2541 min

Jared OliphintGod and NecessityJared Oliphint and Nathan Shannon discuss Brian Leftow’s God and Necessity (Oxford University Press). In this volume, Leftow seeks to offer a metaphysic of modality. This leads him into a discussion of necessity and possibility, truth making, God’s nature, and divine simplicity. It’s a wide-ranging title, but one that offers many important themes for consideration. Dr. Shannon […]2015-03-2541 min

Jared OliphintCovenantal Apologetics and Common-Sense RealismNathaniel Gray Sutanto joins us to speak about apologetics and his recent article titled, “Covenantal Apologetics and Common-Sense Realism: Recalibrating the Argument from Consciousness as a Test Case” in JETS, 57/4 (2014) 773–91. In this article, Gray offers a covenantal and presuppositional criticism of common-sense realism. Links Covenantal Thoughts Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Nathaniel Gray Sutanto 2015-01-1650 min

Jared OliphintBeyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract ObjectsJared Oliphint reviews Beyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract Objects, edited by Paul Gould. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint 2015-01-0618 min

Reformed Media ReviewBeyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract ObjectsJared Oliphint reviews Beyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract Objects, edited by Paul Gould. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint 2015-01-0618 min

Reformed Media Review[Review] Logos Bible Software 6Jared Oliphint and Camden Bucey explore the latest version of Logos Bible Software discussing new features and personal use cases. Here are just a few of the new features: The Gold Edition includes 1,034 books Textual Variants tool Lexham Textual Notes on the Bible Online Textual Variants Manuscripts Facsimile Resources (Books.Logos.com) All of the Atlas […]2014-11-1800 min

Reformed Media Review[Review] Molinism: The Contemporary DebateJared Oliphint reviews Molinism: The Contemporary Debate, edited by Ken Perszyk. Book review mentioned: link Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint 2014-09-0200 min

Jared Oliphint[Review] Molinism: The Contemporary DebateJared Oliphint reviews Molinism: The Contemporary Debate, edited by Ken Perszyk. Book review mentioned: link Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint 2014-09-0235 min

Special EditionState of the Forum, March 27, 2014Camden Bucey and Jared Oliphint discuss the possibility of a Reformed Forum conference, October 10–11, 2014 in Grayslake, IL. As it stands, the conference would be titled The Sons of God and would feature K. Scott Oliphint, Lane G. Tipton, and several Reformed Forum regulars. To make this idea a reality, we need your help. Please offer […]2014-03-2722 min

Jared OliphintState of the Forum, March 27, 2014Camden Bucey and Jared Oliphint discuss the possibility of a Reformed Forum conference, October 10–11, 2014 in Grayslake, IL. As it stands, the conference would be titled The Sons of God and would feature K. Scott Oliphint, Lane G. Tipton, and several Reformed Forum regulars. To make this idea a reality, we need your help. Please offer […]2014-03-2722 min

Reformed Media Review[Review] Logos Reformed Base PackageK. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package. List of resources in Platinum package. Previous post on the package from Jared Oliphint. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint 2014-03-2600 min

K. Scott Oliphint[Review] Logos Reformed Base PackageK. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package. List of resources in Platinum package. Previous post on the package from Jared Oliphint. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint 2014-03-2624 min

Jared Oliphint[Review] Logos Reformed Base PackageK. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package. List of resources in Platinum package. Previous post on the package from Jared Oliphint. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint 2014-03-2624 min

Carlton WynneWhat’s Your Worldview?Dr. James N. Anderson speaks about his recent book What’s Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to Life’s Big Questions, published by Crossway. The book takes the reader through important theological and philosophical questions in a “Choose Your Own Adventure” style, leading to a label and description of the reader’s own worldview. Dr. Anderson explains the setup of the book and a number of ways it might be used, and also discusses the idea of a worldview and what important elements constitute one. Dr. Anderson is associate professor of theology and philosophy at the Charlotte campus of Reformed The...2014-02-2843 min

Carlton WynneHighlights from 2013We begin the New Year with a look at some of our best clips from 2013. Listen to the full episodes of the clips we’ve chosen to include by using the following links: Ep. 265 – Gospels Harmonization with Vern Poythress Ep. 267 – The Reorganization of Old Princeton with Darryl G. Hart Ep. 268 – Regeneration and Redemption-History with Scott Wright Ep. 270 – Calvin’s Company of Pastors with Scott Manetsch Ep. 273 – Francis Schaeffer’s Spirituality with William Edgar Ep. 274 – The Plan of Salvation with Lane Tipton Ep. 277 – What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Qu’ran with James White Ep. 281 – The Polemical Theology of the Old Test...2014-01-031h 17

Carlton WynneWhen the Stars Disappear: Why Christians SufferDr. Mark Talbot speaks about his forthcoming book tentatively entitled, When the Stars Disappear: Why Christians Suffer. Dr. Talbot’s research in philosophy, theology, and psychology serve to interpret his personal experiences of suffering and inform his counseling of those who suffer. The discussion covers the definition and purpose of Christian suffering, the human need to understand life as a story, the danger of a prosperity gospel, and the role of Scripture in the Christian life. Ultimately, the Christian’s hope in suffering is in the faithfulness of God, who cannot deny himself (2 Tim. 2:13). Dr. Talbot is Associate Professor of Phi...2013-08-091h 09

Philosophy for TheologiansLogic: A God-Centered ApproachDr. Vern Poythress speaks about his new book, Logic: A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought. Discussion centers around the relationship between God and logic, the relationship between logical form and its content, and a Christian approach to modal concepts like possibility and necessity. Dr. Poythress is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. You can find a free sample from his book, Logic, here. Other eBooks by Dr. Poythress are available at frame-poythress.org. Participants: Jared Oliphint, Nathan Sasser, Vern Poythress 2013-03-1257 min

Philosophy for TheologiansWorldview, Culture, and EschatologyNathan Sasser, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs at the Pastors College for Sovereign Grace Ministries and PhD student at the University of South Carolina, comes on the program to talk about worldview, epistemology, culture, politics, eschatology, and the upcoming Clash conference. Participants: Jared Oliphint, Nathan Sasser 2012-07-1751 min

Philosophy for TheologiansEngaging Philosophy as a ChristianJared Oliphint sits down with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to speak about how Christians should approach the subject of philosophy. They speak about the necessity of the Christian position, the questions asked and answers offered by secular philosophers, and the worldviews communicated in popular culture. Participants: Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint 2012-03-2712 min

K. Scott OliphintEngaging Philosophy as a ChristianJared Oliphint sits down with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to speak about how Christians should approach the subject of philosophy. They speak about the necessity of the Christian position, the questions asked and answers offered by secular philosophers, and the worldviews communicated in popular culture. Participants: Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint 2012-03-2712 min

K. Scott OliphintApologetics and CounselingFollowing Christ the Center episode 205, we kept the recording running and spoke with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint about counseling, apologetics, and the doctrine of God. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Oliphint and the panelists reference CCEF, the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, in Glenside, PA. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack, K. Scott Oliphint 2012-02-1511 min

Philosophy for TheologiansThe Pastors College and the Philosophy of HumeWe speak with Nathan Sasser, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs at the Pastors College for Sovereign Grace Ministries and PhD student in philosophy at the University of South Carolina. Nathan describes the format and goals of the Pastors College, as well as the subject of his doctoral work, the philosophy of David Hume. Participants: Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack, Nathan Sasser, Paul Maxwell 2011-08-0957 min

Philosophy for TheologiansAn Introduction to UniversalsPhilosophy for Theologians opens up the subject of universals by discussing the basic approaches to reality found in thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. After laying an introductory foundation, the panel discusses Bavinck’s approach to the subject and his views of how theology relates to disciplines. Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Paul Maxwell 2011-07-051h 25

Philosophy for TheologiansAn Introduction to Universals Philosophy for Theologians opens up the subject of universals by discussing the basic approaches to reality found in thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. After laying an introductory foundation, the panel discusses Bavinck’s approach to the subject and his views of how theology relates to disciplines. Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Paul Maxwell 2011-07-051h 25

Philosophy for TheologiansThe Relationship of Philosophy to TheologyFor Reformed theologians it can be rather difficult to articulate the relationship between philosophy and theology. Is philosophy simply theology asking different questions? Is it a distinct discipline that can be differentiated from theological inquiry? Bob LaRocca drives a discussion pertaining to these difficult questions. Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Daniel Schrock, Jared Oliphint 2011-03-221h 11

Reformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyThe Clark/Van Til ControversyK. Scott Oliphint explores the issue of divine and human knowledge as it relates to the Clark/Van Til controversy. Dr. Oliphint is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary and is the author of several books on apologetics including Reasons for Faith and The Battle Belongs to the Lord. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott OliphintChrist the Center focuses on Reformed Christian theology.... Read More 2011-02-2500 min

Carlton WynneTrinitarian PersonalityChrist the Center explores the incomprehensible and doxological subject of Trinitarian personality. Dr. Tipton previously discussed the subject on Christ the Center episode #49. Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Jared Oliphint, Jeff Waddington 2010-12-1049 min

Carlton WynneThe Philosophy of ScienceIn a call to our modern society to reexamine the fundamental presuppositions of the dominant worldview, the panel discusses the philosophy of science. post photo from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Links The Bavinck Institute Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Jared Oliphint, Jeff Waddington 2010-12-0350 min

Philosophy for TheologiansThe Untamed GodJared Oliphint and Nate Shannon lead a discussion on Jay Wesley Richards’ book The Untamed God: A Philosophical Exploration of Divine Perfection, Simplicity, and Immutability. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack, Nate Shannon 2010-11-1846 min

Philosophy for TheologiansThomas’ Second WayBob LaRocca leads a discuss on Thomas Aquinas’ Second Way. The Second Way is an argument for the existence of God from efficient causes. The flow of the argument is as follows: We perceive a series of efficient causes of things in the world. Nothing exists prior to itself. Therefore nothing is the efficient cause of itself. If a previous efficient cause does not exist, neither does the thing that results. Therefore if the first thing in a series does not exist, nothing in the series exists. The series of efficient causes cannot extend ad infinitum into the pas...2010-09-1345 min

Carlton WynnePhD StudiesPhD students Gabe Fluhrer (MDiv, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary), Carlton Wynne (MDiv RTS, Charlotte) and Nate Shannon (ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary) share what led them to PhD studies, how their seminary experience prepared them, and how their studies have impacted their ministry. Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Gabe Fluhrer, Jared Oliphint, Nate Shannon 2010-09-0149 min

Philosophy for TheologiansPhD StudiesPhD students Gabe Fluhrer (MDiv, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary), Carlton Wynne (MDiv RTS, Charlotte) and Nate Shannon (ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary) share what led them to PhD studies, how their seminary experience prepared them, and how their studies have impacted their ministry. Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Gabe Fluhrer, Jared Oliphint, Nate Shannon 2010-09-0149 min

Philosophy for TheologiansThomas’ First WayBob LaRocca brings Thomas Aquinas’ famous first way to the table. Thomas’ ways have become staples in apologetic discussions. Participants: Bob LaRocca, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack 2010-08-1855 min

Philosophy for TheologiansHume’s Argument Against Belief in Miracles, Part 2Daniel Schrock stops by to discuss Hume and his philosophical position on miracles. This is part two of a two part discussion. Download Daniel Schrock’s paper Hume’s Argument Against Miracles. Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Daniel Schrock, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack 2010-08-1132 min

Philosophy for TheologiansHume’s Argument Against Belief in Miracles, Part 1Daniel Schrock stops by to discuss Hume and his philosophical position on miracles. This is part one of a two part discussion. Daniel Schrock Hume’s Argument Against Miracles Hume entry on Wikipedia Hume’s works on the Gutenberg Project Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Daniel Schrock, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack 2010-08-0350 min

Philosophy for TheologiansQuine’s Two Dogmas of EmpiricismWillard Van Orman Quine (June 25, 1908 â€“ December 25, 2000) (known to intimates as “Van”) was an American philosopher and logician in the analytic tradition. From 1930 until his death 70 years later, Quine was continuously affiliated with Harvard University in one way or another, first as a student, then as a professor of philosophy and a teacher of mathematics, and finally as a professor emeritus who published or revised several books in retirement. He filled the Edgar Pierce Chair of Philosophy at Harvard, 1956â€“78. A recent poll conducted among philosophers named Quine as one of the five most important philosophers of the past two centuries. Quine’s paper Two...2010-07-1353 min

Philosophy for TheologiansThe Metaphysics of AristotleThe crew spends a few minutes discussing the metaphysical system of Aristotle, one of philosophy’s greatest minds. Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack 2010-06-0722 min

Philosophy for TheologiansLogical PositivismLogical positivism is a combination of empiricism and mathematical and logico-linguistic constructs and deductions in epistemology. The crew provides a brief overview of the view and major players. They then proceed to offer a short critique. post image from the cover of A. J. Ayer’s Language, Truth and Logic. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan […]2010-05-3121 min

Philosophy for TheologiansBertrand Russell’s (Un)ApologeticThe group discusses Bertrand Russell’s infamous essay Why I Am Not a Christian. Russell led the 20th century British revolt against idealism and contributed greatly to the philosophical field of logic. Jared Oliphint leads a march through Russell’s essay as the group offers a critique of the philosopher’s arguments. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan […]2010-05-2453 min

Philosophy for TheologiansRené DescartesRené Descartes (31 March 1596 – 11 February 1650), was a French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist. He has been dubbed the “Father of Modern Philosophy,” and much of subsequent Western philosophy is a response to his writings. Many of his works are still studied today – in particular, his Meditations on First Philosophy. Descartes is also known for his contribution to mathematics and even is credited as the father of analytical geometry. Descartes was also one of the key figures in the Scientific Revolution. His famous phrase cogito ergo sum (“I think therefore I am”) is perhaps the most well known philosophical phrase. This phrase encapsulates Descart...2010-05-1743 min

Philosophy for TheologiansBavinck, Reid and RealismWe realized many of our discussions on the Reformed Media Review were drifting toward the philosophical. And we also believe there is a general lack of good philosophical resources â€“ at least from people working from a Reformed theological framework. As a result, we bring you Philosophy for Theologians. Our goal in this program is to provide an overview of a particular philosophical figure or an idea and to analyze it critically through the lens of Scripture. That doesn’t mean proof-texting Kant’s views, but it does mean that we consider everything in light of God’s revelation. We not only want to...2010-04-2632 min