The Reluctant Theologian Podcast

Feb 19 2025 166 ep. 39 mins 489
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A podcast on God, time, and everything in between. The host R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) will guide listeners through topics on theology, philosophy, science, and heavy metal. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

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Ep. 166 Hebraic Philosophy, Systematic Theology, and the Doctrine of God

Feb 19 2025 43 mins  
In today’s episode, I want to talk about Dru Johnson’s book on Hebraic Philosophy. Dru’s book came out a couple years ago, and I have been asked to participate in a symposium on the book. It will soon be published in Philosophia Christi. What I am going to do today is talk about the implications of Hebraic Philosophy for systematic theology and the doctrine of God. CreditsHos

Ep. 165 The Trinity with Dale Tuggy

Jan 21 2025 37 mins  
In today’s episode, I have the beast from the east. The reincarnation of Samuel Clarke doing a Texas two-step. That unforgettable Unitarian. The always delightful Dale Tuggy. Dale and I are going to be chatting about his contribution to the new book One God, Three Persons: 4 Views. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is

Ep. 164 The Trinity with William Lane Craig

Jan 07 2025 30 mins  
Last summer, my Palm Beach Atlantic University interns and I recorded some episodes on the new Trinity debate book. The book is called One God, Three Persons: 4 Views. Over the next two months I am going to be releasing these episodes, starting with today’s interview with William Lane Craig. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Hel

Ep. 163, Gersonides, Open Theism, and the Future

Dec 10 2024 32 mins  
In today’s episode, I want to give you a quick review of my year. Some of the highlights, and what I have learned. I will also give you a sneak peek at what is coming up in 2025. Then I want to talk about the medieval Jewish philosopher Gersonides. It is common today to hear people say that Gersonides was a proto-open theist. Is that true? Stick around and find out. Credits Hos

Ep. 162 What are the Non-Negotiables of Christian Doctrine?

Nov 26 2024 33 mins  
What demarcates Christian doctrine from non-Christian doctrine? What are the essentials of the Christian faith? What do you have to believe in order to be a Christian? Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic Uni

Ep 161 Questions on Time, Physics, Creeds, Trinity, and More

Nov 12 2024 29 mins  
In today’s episode, I open up the mailbag to consider more listener questions. We have questions on physics and time. We have questions on the creeds and Hinduism. We have several questions about the doctrine of the Trinity. And we have people asking about my denominational background. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki)

Ep. 160 The Ghosts of Analytic Theology Past, Present, and Future

Oct 29 2024 43 mins  
In today's episode I tell a ghost story. Then I talk about the history of analytic theology, its current state, and where it is going in the future. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and a doce

Ep. 159 What is Theology, and Why it Matters

Oct 08 2024 30 mins  
In today's episode, I discuss the different branches of theology, and how they work together. I also explain why theology is deeply important. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and a docent

Ep. 158 Clearly Reformed or Consistently Confused: Immutability

Sep 18 2024 45 mins  
Clearly Reformed has a new video out on immutability. In this episode, I offer my reactions, and work through the actual philosophical and biblical ideas surrounding immutability. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach

Ep. 157 A Little Book About a Big God

Sep 03 2024 36 mins  
My new book is finally out! In today's episode I give you some of the behind the scenes of the book, and read you the Preface. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, a visiting professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and a docent of dogmatics at