Episodes
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with David Bates on 'C.S. Lewis'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this...
Published 07/20/23
Published 07/20/23
The night sky makes me think about God, and also face my doubt honestly, as I take in the sheer scale and time frames, it makes me ask if something made all of this, if the tapestry of this life has a weaver, or if the yarn has spun itself. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be...
Published 07/17/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Craig Blomberg. Craig and I talk about the reliability of the New Testament by exploring some of the common themes and issues raised about these ancient documents. You can find/follow Craig: Denver Seminary Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs by Craig L. Blomberg Jesus and the Gospels, Third Edition: An Introduction and Survey by Craig...
Published 07/14/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Craig L. Blomberg on 'The Reliability of the New Testament'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When...
Published 07/11/23
Today I give you my honest take on The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ by Brant J. Pitre, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go. If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ by Brant J. Pitre, please sign up on ⁠Patreon⁠ and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me the phrase: 'The Case for...
Published 07/08/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Dominic Sandbrook. We talk about the importance of studying history to better understand the world as it was, as it is, and possibly even how it could one day be. You can find/follow Dominic: Website Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Rest is History Podcast The Rest is History Twitter ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the...
Published 07/05/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Dominic Sandbrook on 'History, Society & Change'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief...
Published 07/02/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Justin Brierley. Together Justin and I talk about how he's navigated his faith and remained a Christian, all whilst being exposed to the most well-known proponents and their arguments against Christianity. We also highlight various Christian historical, philosophical, theological and social puzzle pieces along the way. You can find/follow Justin: Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Justin's Website ________Giving________ Patreon...
Published 06/29/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Justin Brierley on 'Christianity and Faith in the Face of Doubt'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of...
Published 06/26/23
Today I give you my honest take on Atheism: A Very Short Introduction by Julian Baggini, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go. If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of Atheism: A Very Short Introduction by Julian Baggini, please sign up on ⁠Patreon⁠ and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me the phrase: 'We the Living'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going...
Published 06/23/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Fr. Gregory Pine. Fr. Gregory and I talk about the Christian faith through the lens of Catholicism. We explore a variety of interesting subjects as we go, all in an effort to survey this space as honestly as possible. You can find/follow Fr. Gregory: Dominican Friars Resources mentioned in this conversation: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed God Splaining ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal...
Published 06/20/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Fr. Gregory Pine on 'Catholicism and the Catholic Church'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the...
Published 06/17/23
I wonder if the oldest of our stories, the half-whispered dream since the dawn of mankind, is in fact true - that utter love, named and known, had always planned to give it all, to redeem it all. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Email:...
Published 06/14/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Professor Graham Oppy and the host of 'Majesty of Reason' Joe Schmid. Together the three of us talk about philosophical atheism. Trying to uncover what atheism means, how it arose and how it's used within the field of Philosophy of Religion. You can find/follow Joe here: YouTube Website Twitter You can find/follow Graham: Twitter Monash University Page Resources mentioned in this conversation: Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel Theism and...
Published 06/11/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Graham Oppy & Joe Schmid on 'Atheism and its Philosophical Roots'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all...
Published 06/08/23
Today I give you my honest take on We the Living by Ayn Rand, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go. If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of We the Living by Ayn Rand, please sign up on Patreon and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me the phrase: 'We the Living'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going live. Cheers, -Sam We the Living by Ayn...
Published 06/05/23
For this conversation, I am joined by historian Alec Ryrie. Together Alec and I talk about the emotional history of doubt and the possible places where we might begin to glimpse the historical roots of modern atheism. You can find/follow Alec: Durham University Resources mentioned in this conversation: Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt by Alec Ryrie The Soul of Doubt: The Religious Roots of Unbelief from Luther to Marx by Dominic Erdozain The Birth of Modern Belief: Faith and...
Published 06/02/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Alec Ryrie on 'Atheism and its Historical Roots'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When...
Published 05/29/23
For this conversation, I am joined once again by Jimmy Akin. Together Jimmy and I talk over the massive topic that is 'The Problem of Evil'. We explore what evil is, why people believe it poses a challenge to the idea of a 'Good God', and what a Christian response to this philosophical argument looks like. You can find/follow Jimmy: Website Catholic Answers Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Fall and Original Sin with Jimmy Akin The Problem of Evil (Catholic...
Published 05/25/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jimmy Akin on 'The Problem of Evil'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies!...
Published 05/21/23
For this conversation, I am joined once again by the legend that is Jon Perry. We spend our time exploring the human brain, its evolutionary development, and the origins (and likelihood) of 'The Stoned Ape Hypothesis'. You can find/follow Jon: Website YouTube Stated Casually YouTube Stated Clearly Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Evolution and Theistic Misunderstandings with Jon Perry Leaving Mormonism with Jon Perry ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly...
Published 05/18/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jon Perry on 'The Stoned Ape Hypothesis'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief...
Published 05/15/23
For this conversation, I am joined by Yaron Brook. Together we talk about the life, writing and philosophy of Ayn Rand. Diving into how objectivism looks as a philosophy and how it can change people's lives. You can find/follow Yaron: Twitter The Yaron Brook Show Resources mentioned in this conversation: Ayn Rand Institute We the Living by Ayn Rand Anthem by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal...
Published 05/12/23
This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Yaron Brook on 'Ayn Rand and Objectivism'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief...
Published 05/09/23