The Freethinking Podcasts

FTMonthly is back with a special episode. This month Josh explores what theological label would best describe Dr.  @JordanBPeterson  's beliefs based on his own writings and public statements. Would one consider Peterson a Christian? Find out here. Join the team and support us: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ Note: Each video used in this podcast is subject to fair use laws as we are pr...

This Month's FTMonthly is short and to the point as Josh will be leaving for Africa at the end of April. Enjoy! Can progressive Christianity and conservative Christianity coexist? Josh doesn't think so and he explains why here: Progressive Christianity is a Different Religion:  https://freethinkingministries.com/progressing-to-what/ The New Cultural Christianity: https://freethinkingministries.com...

Have you ever considered the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus? Has anyone ever tried to tell you that Easter traditions and celebrations have pagan origins?  @MikeLiconaOfficial  's opening speech in a debate concerning resurrection evidence and Josh takes a look at  @InspiringPhilosophy  's response video to a woman claiming Pagan origins to Easter.  Support the Ministry: https://freethinki...

Josh Klein teams up with  @CalibrateConversations  to analyze a recent youth leader training video that was leaked to the public from North Point church (Andy Stanley's Church). Josh and Brady analyze the training from the good to the bad to the horrific and everything in between. Support the ministry: freethinkingministries.com/donate Josh's article on Andy Stanley: https://freethinkingministries...

Josh takes on the Amazon hit show House of David. The problems, the good things, source material and... was it good? Note: All clips used in this review are subject to Fair Use law and fall under the guidelines and parameters thereof. Support the ministry: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ Notes: House of David on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DT4V5C9D/ref=atv_hm_hom_c_...

In today's Theology Thursday live Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein introduce another new member of our team, Phil Bair. Phil and Tim will take turns responding to Calvinist tweets and offering their analysis and clap backs there. For more info on freethinking ministries and how to get involved go to www.freethinkingministries.com/donate Tim's X: https://x.com/TSXpress Josh's X: https://x.com/JoshRK...

In the 20th episode of FTMonthly Josh tackles cultural issues on both the left and right. The truth, is its own side, is that third wayism? Josh says no and analyzes a debate with Randal Rouser, The "woke right" and what to make of a sword ban in the UK and a troubling sermon from a Lutheran pastor about Jesus needing to "expand his goodness?" Check out full Trinity Radio debate: https://www.youtu...

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Richard Suttles known as "The Fallen Ape-Theist" who identifies as an agnostic/atheist. As friends they discuss the reason Richard doesn't believe in God, what might change his mind, and how he thinks the way he does. If you ever wanted to get into the mind of an atheist this is a great window! For our conversation on Trump's near assassination go here...

Theology Thursday meets FTMonthly today: We often think of "wokeness" as a term specifically meant to explain leftist takeovers of institutions but what if there was a form of wokeness on the right? Dr. Neil Shenvi stops by to explain what the dissident right is and that, while it my eschew the label of "woke" it carries with it similar strategies and ideas about the world. Neil Shenvi is an autho...

Tim and Josh are BACK together and pulling no punches. What should the church think about Trump's theology? Specifically in relation to a recent IVF executive order, Paula White's entrance into his official orbit and Trump's stated plan in the USA taking over Gaza? Josh and Tim discuss and possibly even fight about these things and more... As Christians its important to bring a theological, philos...

Josh is joined by Thomas to discuss recent comments by Vice President JD Vance, also, bad Super Bowl ads, He Gets Us and more - Tim is out for a Maven Trip!

Josh is gone and Tim has... a replacement? Maybe not that extreme, but tune in to find out this Thursday at 3pm!

Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze a recent social media spat on immigration policy that Tim had and we look at the objectively GOOD policies currently coming from the Trump admin in Birthright Citizenship and an executive order meant to outlaw the "transing" of the kids.

January's FTMonthly Josh tackles a recent dialogue about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church between  @SeanMcDowell  and Brandan Robertson, Why a 400 pound woman is suing Lyft and more. "Woke" in this title refers to the fact that people have chastised Sean for having Robertson on by saying things about Robertson like why have a "woke heretic" on your show. It is not intended as pejorative. Notes: Orig...

Following Trump's inauguration he attended the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral... Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde delivered the homily and was rather... pointed in her opposition to Trump's policies. Politics from the pulpit? Really? But... more importantly, was she right? Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein analyze these moments (and a CNN segment from earlier in the day) to find ou...

It can be difficult parsing through the weeds of political appointments, especially as Christians. Not everyone has the time or ability so Josh Klein is joined by Winter Knight and Desert Rose to break down most of the cabinet picks in this episode with a Christian Conservative perspective... Are they good or bad, should Christians expect more or less? Take a listen to this episode to find out! ➡️...

In today's Theology Thursday Tim and Josh welcome a new guest on the show to discuss his contributions to FTM and what it means to think and Tim and Josh analyze a recent discussion Atheist influencer Alex O'Connor had with Justin Brierley on how Alex outgrew New Atheism.   Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/OsfXJ3dn6wk?si=dNqbxLuqCejXYtDj  

Josh and Tim Introduce a new live show - Theology Thursdays Live! This week they tackle a newly released episode of the Joe Rogan Experience featuring Canadian Apologist Wesley Huff and they discuss politics and pets going to heaven and more!  Full video of Wes on Rogan: https://youtu.be/HwyAX69xG1Q?si=g-sSVgYa3VLoo7kc (we will only be watching clips of this and will be adding commentary that is p...

In this episode Josh wishes you a happy new year! He tackles the devastation of school violence, the debate surrounding David and Bathsheba sparked by a recent interview by  @SeanMcDowell  of  @CarmenJoyImesPhD  on the topic and Josh analyzes recent case study on brokenness in the Only Fans' "model" Lily Phillips recent documentary. Notes: Are Christian Schools being targeted? - https://www.newswe...

Could the Shroud of Turin be legit? Dr. Tim Stratton joins an expert on the Shroud named Ken Bailey who argues that it is. ➡️ 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.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking  #turin #shroud

Join Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they react to, not only the presidential race but also the Nebraska races and initiatives. Where do we go forward from here? For those that held their nose and voted for Trump, what's our responsibility going forward? Is this a good thing? ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: htt...

Josh Klein opens this episode talking about Steve Lawson and AJ Griffin and the juxtaposition of both in a ministry context. He then debunks common pro-abortion narratives against pro-life legislation, covers what the conservative Christian immigration policy is and how that is distorted and he reviews  @MattWalsh  's most recent movie Am I Racist? And answers critiques from the right side of the...

Hosts of the Knight and Rose show join Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss the importance of understanding the difference in policy and what that means for the Christian seeking to understand how to use their vote this upcoming election season. Wintery and Rose go by "aliases" to strategically shield themselves as they do ministry. Places to find Winter Knight: Website: https://knightandros...

Dr. Owen Anderson joins Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss what Marxism is and how it has infiltrated every day life and especially the school system and what he is doing to fight back in the name of loving his neighbor and standing for Jesus Christ and Gospel. Find Dr. Owen Anderson's work here: Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/ Clear Truth Media: https://cleartruthmedia.com/...

Josh Klein is joined by Josh Daws of the  @GreatAwokening  podcast to discuss how Christians can think of the current national political landscape... especially considering the character of the offerings at the top of the ticket and the moral weakening of the conservative ticket. Find more from Josh on X: https://x.com/JoshDaws (@JoshDaws) Follow J.R. Klein on X: https://x.com/JoshRKlein ➡️ SOCIAL...