The Fourth Way

Similar to the last episode, this episode takes a look at how evil's existence is even logically possible given a good creator. Problem of Evil:  Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2 Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid...

Our whole season has been laying the groundwork for this episode. Given what we know about our wills, how we are formed, and who God is, I explore one possible explanation for how evil could have originated in a good world. Problem of Evil:  Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2 Wandering in Darkness: https://www....

Before we can attempt to look at evil, we must have a good grasp on morality and purpose. We discuss both of those concepts in this episode. Associated Episodes:  282 Morality of Being: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/282-s11e9-5-a-morality-of-being 281 Impossibility of Self-Purposing: https://thefourthway.transistor.fm/episodes/281-s11e9-4-the-impossibility-of-self-purposing   280 Eud...

Free Will:  Desiring the Kingdom: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219643834-desiring-the-kingdom-cultural-liturgies?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dIy2Edibsy&rank=2   Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1 What is a Tru...

What role does desire play in regard to the will, and can we choose our own desires? Free Will:  Desiring the Kingdom: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219643834-desiring-the-kingdom-cultural-liturgies?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dIy2Edibsy&rank=2   Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-th...

This episode distinguishes between the source of causation, outside and fatalistic versus internal and self-determined. Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1 What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/w...

Is prayer coherent if we live in a universe with libertarian free will? Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1 What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/ Freedom and Belief: ht...

I argue that if libertarian free will exists, then practically an infinite amount of universes without evil also exist. We also explore implications for multiverses given the "greatest good" concept. Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq...

Does God have a "free" will in the libertarian sense? Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1 What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/ Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodread...

Given God's omniscience and an A theory of time, does libertarian free will provide God with a basis for his knowledge? Episode Links:  God Time and Eternity: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1265524.Time_And_Eternity Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=tr...

We explore the concept of free will in light of the inability to do evil in the new Heavens and Earth. Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1 What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-fr...

I employ the Dumb and Dumber principle to evaluate whether libertarian free will offers up a greater coherence for justice.  Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1 What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04...

I look at free will through the philosophical lens of the famous rock band Rush. We discuss whether or not their solution to the stupidity of religion offers any hope.  Free Will:  Rush's Free Will: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cgm9ZoXdrA Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&f...

I look at free will through the narrative of a not so famous Hollywood movie. How we tell and understand stories helps to illuminate what we know to be true about the will. Free Will:  Adjustment Bureau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSeWHl1PaKs Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&...

I discuss what I believe to be the most significant problem with free will - the rewind. If choices aren't grounded in the self, but rather, the self becomes what one chooses, then on what grounds but randomness is anyone judged? Free Will:  Bondage of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/820966.The_Bondage_of_the_Will Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Wil...

I set up the context for a new season covering the problem of evil, with a long detour discussing free will. Free Will:  Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/  Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1 What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-tr...

We dive into Chapter 9 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 8 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 7 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 6 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 5 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 4 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 3 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 2 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...

We dive into Chapter 1 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdf A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://w...