Rethinking Hell

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Rethinking Hell is a central resource for a view on Hell called Conditional Immortality (a.k.a. conditionalism or annihilationism). Focusing on this biblical view as held by many Evangelical Christians, we interview notable proponents, respond to the challenges of critics, present the stories of people who once held to the traditional view but are now rethinking hell, and much more.

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Episode 31: Quenching Zeal? with Craig Blomberg 23.07.2013 1:07:37

Dr. Craig Blomberg joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his criticisms of conditional immortality, and how evangelicals who disagree on the topic of hell should engage in the conversation. Links Dr. Blomberg's faculty page at Denver Seminary His "New Testament … Continue reading →

Episode 30: Christ Minimized? with Jon Zens 09.07.2013 1:08:20

Dr. Jon H. Zens joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss universalism and his book, Christ Minimized? A Response to Rob Bell's Love Wins. Links Jon Zens' website, http://www.jonzens.com/ Jon's book, Christ Minimized?, available for purchase at his website "Searching … Continue reading →

Episode 29: Conditionalism and Reformed Theology, with Stan and Adam Murrell (Part 2) 26.06.2013 49:35

Dr. Stanford E. Murrell and his son Adam Murrell, Reformed theologians and authors from Redeeming Grace Ministries, join Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss conditionalism and its compatibility with Reformed theology. This episode contains the second half of the discussion; listen … Continue reading →

Episode 28: Conditionalism and Reformed Theology, with Stan and Adam Murrell 19.06.2013 52:06

Episode 27: The Jesus (and Hell) Scandals, with David Instone-Brewer 04.06.2013 52:01

Dr. David Instone-Brewer joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the nature and scandal of hell as he discusses in his book, The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today). Links The Jesus Scandals website, www.biblescandals.com Dr. … Continue reading →

Episode 26: A Response to Thomas Dollahite, with Joey Dear and Chris Date (Part 2) 20.05.2013 1:08:37

In a 2011 conference on eternal punishment at Sovereign Grace Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Thomas Dollahite, professor and Dean of Academics at Christ Seminary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivered a lecture critical of annihilationism entitled Annihilationism Considered. In … Continue reading →

Episode 25: A Response to Thomas Dollahite, with Joey Dear and Chris Date 15.05.2013 1:07:47

Episode 24: Discussing the Case for Annihilationism, with Steve Jeffery 09.04.2013 1:12:33

Traditionalist Dr. Steve Jeffery, co-author of Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the positive case for annihilationism presented by Dr. Glenn Peoples in episode four of the Rethinking Hell … Continue reading →

Episode 23: Response to Matt Waymeyer (Part 3) 27.03.2013 1:29:47

In the 2012 Shepherd's Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur's Master's Seminary, faculty member Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is the third and final installment of … Continue reading →

Episode 22: The End of the Unrepentant, with Webb Mealy 05.03.2013 1:05:06

Dr. Webb Mealy, author of The End of the Unrepentant: A Study of the Biblical Themes of Fire and Being Consumed, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the final annihilation of the unsaved as part of a systematic, premillennial … Continue reading →

Episode 21: Response to Matt Waymeyer (Part 2) 01.03.2013 1:06:33

Episode 20: A Response to Matt Waymeyer's Annihilation Lecture at Shepherd's Conference 2012 21.02.2013 1:02:32

In the 2012 Shepherd's Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur's Master's Seminary, faculty member Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is a response to Matt's lecture, featuring new … Continue reading →

Episode 19: Eternity: Heaven or Hell, with David Reagan 12.02.2013 47:05

Dr. David Reagan, author of the book Eternity: Heaven or Hell?, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book and what convinces him that conditionalism is the biblical view of final punishment. Links Lamb & Lion Ministries: http://www.lamblion.com/ Dr. Reagan's … Continue reading →

Episode 18: A Response to Chris Rosebrough, with Chris Date and Glenn Peoples 04.02.2013 1:41:21

Dr. Glenn Peoples joins Chris Date for a special extra long episode of the podcast, to respond to Pirate Christian Radio's Chris Rosebrough, who critiqued the conditionalist writing of Dr. David Reagan in his recent interview on Worldview Weekend Radio. Links Chris … Continue reading →

Episode 17: The Truth About Heaven and Hell, with Douglas Jacoby 29.01.2013 46:31

Douglas Jacoby, author of the upcoming book What's the Truth About Heaven and Hell? joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book, his unique take on Conditionalism which he calls Terminism, and his experience as a long-time conditionalist. Referenced … Continue reading →

Episode 16: The Family that Debates (Hell) Together, with Adam and Melanie Zens 15.01.2013 1:03:18

YouTube apologists Adam Zens, and his 15-year old daughter Melanie, join Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss raising critical thinkers, and how to respectfully disagree with one's family over the nature of hell. The Zenses Online Adam Zens' YouTube … Continue reading →

Episode 15: The Lie of Hell, with Roger Harper 31.12.2012 35:49

Roger Harper, author of The Lie of Hell, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book, the significance of the distinction between Hades and Gehenna, some of the early influences on the traditional view of hell, and more. … Continue reading →

Episode 14: Rescue From Death, with Robert Taylor (Part 2) 19.12.2012 36:19

Part 2 of Chris Date's discussion with Dr. Robert Taylor, author of Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, to discuss differences among conditionalists and why consistent Dispensationalists will believe in the annihilation of the unsaved. Referenced Resources Rescue From Death: … Continue reading →

Episode 13: Rescue From Death, with Robert Taylor 11.12.2012 43:41

Dr. Robert Taylor, author of Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss differences among conditionalists and why consistent Dispensationalists will believe in the annihilation of the unsaved. Referenced Resources Rescue From Death: John … Continue reading →

Episode 12: Keep Calm and Rethink Hell, with Justin Brierley 27.11.2012 55:04

Justin Brierley, host of the UK radio program "Unbelievable," joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss hell and a well-known Seattle pastor's reaction when he discovered that Justin is a conditionalist. Referenced Resources The "Unbelievable?" website: http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Justin's interview … Continue reading →

Episode 11: Hellbound? with Kevin Miller 19.11.2012 54:38

Kevin Miller joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss hell and his most recent documentary, "Hellbound?" Referenced Resources The "Hellbound?" documentary website: http://www.hellboundthemovie.com/ Kevin's blog post, "Talking to Christians About Hell: It's Not As Easy As You'd Think" Kevin recommends … Continue reading →

Episode 10: What Siddhartha Wanted with Douglas Wilson 13.11.2012 1:05:19

Pastor Douglas Wilson, critic of conditional immortality, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his objections to belief in the final annihilation of the unsaved. Promoted Resources Doug Wilson's blog, "Blog and Mablog": http://www.dougwils.com/ The church at which Doug pastors: http://www.christkirk.com/ Podcast … Continue reading →

Episode 9: Everything New with Jeff Cook 30.10.2012 46:30

Christian philosopher Jeff Cook joins Rethinking Hell contributor Joshua Anderson to discuss conditionalism and his recent book, Everything New. Promoted Resources The website for Everything New: http://everythingnew.org/ The church at which Jeff pastors: http://www.whatisatlas.com/ The philosophy department of UNC where Jeff lectures: http://www.unco.edu/philosophy/ Podcast … Continue reading →

Episode 8: A Message to Traditionalists from Glenn Peoples 17.10.2012 59:20

Dr. Glenn Peoples joins fellow RethinkingHell.com contributor Chris Date to discuss his open letter to traditionalists, and some of the reasons traditionalists are losing the battle over the doctrine of hell. Promoted Resources Dr. Glenn Peoples' blog "An open letter … Continue reading →

Episode 7: Traditional Objections Answered with Chris Date 04.10.2012 46:45

Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date answers common traditional objections to conditional immortality and the final annihilation of the unsaved. Sources Cited Peterson, Robert A.; Fudge, Edward W. (2010-09-15). Two Views of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue (pp. 88-89). Intervarsity … Continue reading →