Thoughtful Faith

What does it mean to say that is a square… or that is a frog… or that is an doctor. How to determine what something is, is one of the things Aristotle is most famous for. More than 2000 years ago he gave us some incredibly useful tools to help us with this issue.  And once you understand them, I think you’ll immediately see why the modern gender debates go off the rails. Our Links Website: http://...

So I recently went on Brian Davila’s show "The Way" where I debated 10 catholics on a variety of issues. The following is a segment of that show where I discuss an idea known as the creation dilemma that arises when you posit that God could create us all out of nothing with perfect foreknowledge of where we will end up.  Full Debate: https://youtu.be/ZH9y0Ae7e9Q?si=u_PyvG3BMKp_K4G_ Our L...

What do "Mormons" believe about salvation? Do they believe in a “works-based" or “performance-based gospel? What if what you have been told about Latter-day Saints is not true? What if they believe in the same covenant model of salvation taught in the New Testament? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast:...

Are we saved by our works? By faith? By both? After my recent debate a protestant offered to come on and explain what felt about my Debate with Ryan from NeedGod.net. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the cr...

Are we saved by works? By Faith? By Grace? What if people totally misunderstand what Paul is saying because they are using Paul to answer questions Paul wasn’t even asking? What if the reformers were using Paul to try and justify their break from the catholic when Paul himself was trying to deal with an entirely different situation. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thou...

What if we have completely misunderstood how people in the 1st century thought about salvation? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially endorsed positions...

I recently jumped into a live conversation on X with two Protestants named Lizzie, both of whom have become well known for their steady stream of posts criticizing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They had invited Latter-day Saints to join the Space and defend what we actually believe while several Protestants challenged us on everything from LDS doctrine to Church history. I was c...

Why did Paul say we are saved by grace APART from works? Does he contradict James? What do we have to do to be saved. Scholar and Theologian Blake Ostler joins me to discuss. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion o...

A review of my recent debate with Ryan from NeedGod.net and the inevitable conclusions of a calvinist model of salvation. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any offi...

If "Mormons" don't believe in an infallible source, how do they know what is actually from God? How do they avoid just picking and choosing what they believe? Are there good reasons to think Mormo prophets are actually inspired by God?  How can we tell? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.b...

Tucker Carlson and Nathan Apffel discuss the financial status of the "Mormon Church" (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints) as well as the biblical basis for tithing... and they totally miss the mark.  Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views ex...

While don't think atheists have a good explanation for sexual morality… I don't think most Christians do either. But what about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely t...

What if I were to tell you that history can show the apostasy plain as day. What if history shows that Christians (now devoid of apostolic guidance) slowly adopted a concept of God that came not from prophets, apostles, or Jesus Christ... Learn more : https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c... Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith  TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith...

Joseph Smith is one of the most controversial figures in religious history. But what was he really after? Who was he? And why didn't his movement die with him? After 4 years of detailed study and the production of a 10 part docu-series, I lay out what I found and why I think Joseph Smith story still resonates to this day.  Click here for the full Joseph Smith Story docuseries - https://www.th...

Why was Joseph Smith killed? What new doctrines did Joseph Smith teach in his final year? Why did Joseph Smith run for President of the United States in 1844? What was the Nauvoo Expositor newspaper? Why was it destroyed?  Step into one of the final chapter of Joseph Smiths life and the intrigue and controversy surrounding this American Prophet.  #JosephSmith #LDSHistory #MormonHistory #Restoratio...

Ethan Muse recently challenged Luke Hanson of  @WARDRADIO to a debate on  @CapturingChristianity on the question of if the Book of Mormon was inspired by Demons. The results were clear.  Click the following for the full debate https://www.youtube.com/live/FkDS9IeyBf0?si=_9nF5K58sQUSuV9m Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtful.faith TikTok: http...

About 2 years ago I debated an LDS abuse activist named Justin Riggs of LDSAbuse.info. I am resharing the debate because I still see the same old tropes becoming popular online and they just don’t hold up under scrutiny. In fact the truth is the opposite of the claims.  Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtful.faith TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...

There is a very little David Alexander and Jeff Durbin agree on. But recently they both felt I misrepresented the LDS view of the Great Apostasy. Luckily David was willing to talk. In this conversation, I had a heartfelt exchange with David Alexander about my recent interview with Allie Beth Stuckey and we discussed the great apostasy and his concerns. In the end it was a great chance for us to co...

What happens when a Unitarian Christian takes a serious look at LDS theology? The other day I sat down with Metaphysics Mike—someone who has built a reputation for dismantling arguments for the Trinity with precision and clarity. In this conversation Mike began exploring ideas he hadn’t seriously considered before—and you can see the moment where the conversation stops being theoretical… and start...

Greg Matsen of  @CwicShow   joins Jacob Hansen to explore the decline of masculinity in culture and the church, the importance of purpose, responsibility, and identity for men, and practical steps to foster stronger masculine roles rooted in gospel principles. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtful.faith TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thought...

Allie Beth Stuckey is one of the most popular conservative Christian voices today. She invited me on her show Relatable at the Blaze to discuss the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtful.faith TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/14787...

In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Blake Ostler dive into one of the most important theological debates in Christianity—Calvinism as espoused by popular youtuber like Dr James White.  Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtful.faith TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The vie...

I recently attended  @RuslanKD Bless God Summit and Debated  @GodLogicApologetics on the question of the Trinity. Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any officially end...

Sam Shamoun challenged Blake Ostler to show the "Mormon" conception of God in the Bible. He accepted the challenge.  Our Links Website: http://thoughtfulfaith.org Instagram:   / thoughtful.faith TikTok:   / thoughtful.faith Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1478749 DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this video are entirely the opinion of the creator and do not necessarily reflect any o...

In this episode, we host a thoughtful, moderated discussion on one of the most debated topics in Christianity: Is salvation based on grace alone, or does it require works? Joined by Hayden (a lifelong Latter-day Saint) and Daniel (a former Latter-day Saint turned Evangelical Christian), this conversation dives deep into the core differences—and surprising similarities—between these two perspective...