The Freethinking Podcasts

​  @TuckerCarlson  recently had Nathan Apffel on to discuss Paula White's influence (among other things) on Trump's White House, but they also made some audacious theological claims. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze a specific claim and explain why this, among other issues, discredits Tucker's theological and political prowess. Full Episode: https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/20412681323045...

On a recent MAVEN immersive experience in Utah, we had the pleasure of meeting a few philosophically inclined young men from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Far too often, conversations between Christians and Latter-day Saints remain at a surface level—talking past one another rather than reasoning together (Isaiah 1:18). Recently,  @LetsTalk-HaydenCarroll  released a book (and p...

There's a lot of uncertainty in our time and culture today. A lot of discouragement... we all feel it. But today, let's be encouraged because God is doing something with young people to embolden their faith and spread the gospel. Josh Klein interviews Dr. Tim Stratton and Will Hess of  @TheChurchSplit  about a  @we_are_MAVEN  trip that changed teens' lives forever. Check out their stories! And mak...

Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris stops by with Dr. Tim Stratton, and they provide a one-two punch, destroying the assumptions of naturalism. For the first time ever hear Dr. Farris and Dr. Stratton share two forthcoming academic papers (one from a book) arguing for the destruction of naturalistic assumptions in favor of theistic convictions regarding reason and the soul. You won't want to miss it! Check out...

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein address the question that keeps bubbling to the surface these days: Should Christians support Israel? They go through an article that Dr. Stratton wrote on the topic. (Note: This was recorded prior to the USA's strike on Iran) Check out full written article here: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/why-christians-should-support-israel-but-not-blindly     ➡️...

This is a recording of a livestream on Youtube streamed on March 5th 2026. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein discuss how Christians should apply reason, logic, and sound theology to every aspect of life, including the Iranian conflict in the past week. Is it a just war? Is it a war at all? Should Christians be for it, against it, or somewhere in between? We discuss with a Christian Persian-American...

Recently, Theologian Dr. Darrell Bock gave a seminar to church leaders and pastors on engaging the culture and cultural intelligence. Slides from his presentation were posted on social media and, at face value, the verbiage is... problematic. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Reverend Dr. Tom Barnes to discuss why this is concerning and to break down what we can and should do about it....

How can two people watch the same video and reach completely opposite conclusions? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein explore how propaganda, bias, and libertarian free will shape our interpretation of reality. Is cultural deception the result of manipulation — or are we freely choosing what to believe? In this episode, we unpack the war for the mind and why discernment matters. Scripture warns, "Who...

It's no secret that Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein have been critical of Allie Beth Stuckey's Calvinism BUT, her intuitions and cultural engagement are spot on. Today the guys look at  @AllieBethStuckey  's response to Hillary Clinton's Op-Ed in The Atlantic... Stick around to the end for the critique of Allie! Check out our website: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/ Contact Us for Info on...

Dr. Joshua Ryan Farris joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss a recent article by Dr. Gregg Allison that critiqued Farris' view on the Soul and body. What did Allison get right? What did he get wrong? We also get into the limits and absurdities of panpsychism as offered by Philip Goff. Join the team! https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Dr. Farris' Youtube Channel:  @soulscience...

Join us for a spirited and interesting conversation with popular ex-Christian YouTuber  @BeliefItOrNot  's Trevor Poelman. Join us as Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein dive into Trevor's story and explore his critiques of apologetics for the hour-long live stream. Original video: https://youtube.com/live/628ths6fXSk?feature=share 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and g...

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are BACK with another reaction video. This time Dr. Tim and Josh react to Neil deGrasse Tyson's recent appearance on the  @Impaulsive  podcast and they break down what Dr. Tyson gets right, what he gets wrong, and how to respond. Full Impaulsive interview: https://youtu.be/nBoeqXr04eg?si=19OL_9WIL4P2F2rv Support FTM Today: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/dona...

Dr. Tim Stratton of FreeThinking Ministries debates atheist Richard Suttles (known as The Fallen Ape-Theist) at King's Academy in November of 2025 on the topic "Does the Christian God Exist"   Original video credit to Kings Academy:      • Does God Exist? | Friendly Christian-Athei...   Video used with permission. Join the team and support FTM: https://www.freethinkingministries.co... Find our oth...

Phil Kallberg joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they examine ⁨@TruthUnites⁩ 's defense of Calvinism in a recent video. Was Gavin's video a response to Phil and Tim's EPS paper that Gavin MC'd for? Is there something here that should give us pause? We examine! Check out Gavin's full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vwDtRhxTtE Tim and Phil's Paper Presentation: https://youtu.be/_-...

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Seth Dillon of the  @TheBabylonBee  to discuss the necessity of satire as Christian Conservatives, the rise of the woke right and Candace Owens foray into conspiracy and Seth's thoughts on Calvinism. Will Tim convince him to be a Molinist?   Join the team: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Sources for videos: https://x.com/CBSNews/status/19...

The channel @BeliefItOrNot recently released this video featuring yours truly (Dr. Tim Stratton) of FreeThinking Ministries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IseLvNK-fB4 Today, Tim and Josh respond to the video and in a bit of good natured ribbing champion the annual fundraiser for FTM - Give Where You Live! Give now, to our grift, that focuses only on ignorant students rather than dealing honestly...

It's that time of year again! We answer the biggest questions asked via our contact form on the website...   Submit a Questions: https://freethinkingministries.com/contact/ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Aaron's Question: Is Free Will Still a Thing In Heaven? 07:14 Emmaus Highway Questions: 1 Cor. 10:13? 11:20 Does God Know In Advance If You Will Sin? 18:12 What About Prophecy? 21:55 It's...

Dr. Tim Stratton and Phil Kallberg present their paper at the Evangelical Philosophy Society on whether or not Divine Determinism (or EDD) is a different gospel, and if so, is it a heresy? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tikto...

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein react to a string of new videos that seem to indicate a softer side of  @CosmicSkeptic  's disposition to Christianity... Is there movement here to watch? Stratton and Klein analyze clips and give their opinions. Alex, if you watch this we would LOVE to have a conversation with you! Past Clips of Reacting to Alex O'Connor: Debate with Ben Shapiro: https://youtube.co...

Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Corey Miller of Ratio Christi concerning his new book The Progressive Miseducation of America. In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination Corey Miller takes on the university system that led to the ideology that took his life. This is an important work and one that will be important to refer to in years to come.   Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/nHw8ltGbUSA Pu...

Josh Klein of FreeThinking Ministries reacts to biblical arguments made against  @AllieBethStuckey  during a recent  @jubilee  surrounded episode. Every clip used from the Jubilee video is in direct compliance with "fair use" law and is intended to add commentary as well as serve for "educative" purposes and thus is lawful to distribute and does not violate copyright law. editors note: In Josh's c...

Is the tension between Free Will and God's sovereignty REALLY a mystery? Matthew McConaughey joined  @TheDiaryOfACEO  and shared some things about faith.  @RuslanKD  reacted. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein respond to both in this week's episode. Sure, there might be tension but it's not a mystery. Ruslan clip: https://youtu.be/2UiJ16_JAlo?si=kIbPueR1p-UUXQTe Diary of a CEO Interview: https://www....

Dr. Jason Thacker of Boyce College stops by to discuss the future of AI and how we should think of it as Christians. Could people REALLY live forever? Is a superintelligence possible? What does this mean for Christians? We seek to answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Find more on Dr. Thacker here: https://jasonthacker.com/ The Age of AI Book: https://a.co/d/3JbOGW3 Changing Chat...

Dr. Nick Bank of ⁨@stepuptolifeministries⁩ joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss his new book "Down Like Jesus". Ministry can be painful (as both Tim and Josh have found!) could this be a resource that helps people to process and use that pain for their own sanctification? Check out Nick's Book "Down Like Jesus": https://a.co/d/hV6BmrR Check out Nick's work at Step up to Life: https://w...

Michael Tait was recently exposed for doing some horrific things all while claiming the title of Christian Music Artist. Of course there are others as well, Ravi Zacharias, Mark Driscoll, Bill Hybels and the list goes on. Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein take on the disappointment of these failures head on and offer advice, encouragement, and hope in the midst of frustration and righteous indignati...