The Pat Flynn Show

Pat and Jim are hosted by John DeRosa, of the Classical Theism podcast, to discuss theism vs. atheism, metaphysical reasoning, cumulative case apologetics, and more. Some related content: Jim and I discussing (philosophical) reasons to believe in God: https://youtu.be/gM1tqMOFDuw My series at Catholic Answers wrt cumulative case apologetics: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/theism-...

Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from kettlebell swings to conspiracy theories! PS - Join us for our New Years 300 Swings Challenge by registering here: https://chroniclesofstrength.com/newyears300swings  

Pat and Dan enter the Wayback Machine to dust the cobwebs off Old School Fitness advice that is super relevant even today. 

Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for the existence of God based upon the principle of sufficient reason applied to contingent things. What is the argument, exactly? And does it still hold up today? Leibniz's response to the problem of evil will be explored, as well. Please visit our new website at htt...

Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for the existence of God based upon the principle of sufficient reason applied to contingent things. What is the argument, exactly? And does it still hold up today? Leibniz's response to the problem of evil will be explored, as well.

Dr. Edoardo Carlesi (astrophysicist) and Dr. Jim Madden (philosophy) join Pat to discuss how people can decide between experts that disagree (particularly wrt to the current political situation... you know what that is), and whether conspiratorial thinking is ever reasonable. 

Pat and Dan discuss how "The Prisoner's Dilemma" can help you get focused with your fitness efforts and achieve more results in less time. Live QnA to follow.

Pat and Jim begin a series on Liebniz's famous text On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which includes his famous argument from contingency for the existence of God, as well as his defense against the problem of evil. Please visit our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com   And please subscribe to our Philosophy for the People Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Pat is joined by martial artists and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players Dr. Jim Madden and Nelson Puentes (owner of Inverted Gear) to discuss the benefits of training LIKE a martial artist, even if you aren't one!   Check out Inverted Gear at http://www. InvertedGear.com/discount/patflynn15          

Pat is joined by former WCW professional wrestler Ray Lloyd to discuss all the nerdy things you've wanted to know about life in the ring, from fitness routines to how much it hurts getting speared by Bill Goldberg! 

Pat and Dan discuss how to build a foundation of functional strength from a minimalist perspective. Check out our 2021 Retirement Sale at http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/retirementsale  

Sarah Busse, owner of MagadeleneDesignco.com , jumped headfirst into the world of homesteading after moving from the twin cities to "Middle of Nowhere" Wisconsin. She joins the podcast to discuss what led her to a life of homesteading, practical tips for getting started, and how anybody can begin homesteading in their own small ways. 

Dr. W. Matthews Grant joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the perennially thorny issue of how to reconcile a robust account of God's providence (including divine universal causality) with genuine human freedom. Please check out Dr. Grant's book Free Will and God's Universal Causality . You can see Pat's previous chat with Dr. Grant here and with John DeRosa here .

Pat and Jim are joined by Mike Matthews of Muscle for Life to discuss easy (and sustainable) fitness wins you can begin scoring this week. 

Pat and Dan discuss the merits of 3x/week full body workout routines, then provide a structure on how to perform them alongside sports, martial arts, etc.  For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com  

A gentle listener asked how Pat and Jim can believe in God when "there is no evidence of anything supernatural." Pat and Jim offer their response. See our new website at PhilosophyforthePeople.com   

It's Freaky Friday, which means Pat and Jim field a bevvy of questions from the audience on everything from how to NOT take an instrumentalist perspective on eating, how to sustain lean muscle when using relatively light training weights, and why those interested in metaphysics/natural theology should affirm the doctrine of divine simplicity. Also, some thoughts on the band Rush. Fun episode! BIG...

Pat and Dan John discuss how to make the holidays productive from a fitness standpoint WITHOUT sacrificing everything you love about the season!

Pat shares a framework for putting together effective (and efficient) kettlebell complexes in a hurry. If you like training with complexes, don't miss this one! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com  

Pat and Jim answer questions from the audience on everything from whether time possible is possible, if torturing robots is OK, and how to stay motivated working out.   

Pat and Dr. Jim -- with surprise guest master Som! -- discuss kettlebell training for martial arts, with a particular emphasis on grappling and BJJ. Then, listener questions on improving kettlebell snatch technique! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Pat continues reading from How to Read a Book, this time the section called "Hints for Reading Philosophy."  Please subscribe to the NEW Philosophy for the People Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3wHUIIJ2CeLcInYvuyEJw

Pat and Dan John take questions from the gentle audience on how to manage stress eating, front squats vs back squats, whether you can overdo hanging, and more. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com  

Pat reads a brief section from Mortimer Adler's book How to Read a Book on philosophical method. 

Once again Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the gentle audience on everything from whether immorality is required for a meaningful life to critical realism.