The Kirkwood Center

Theology & Ethics

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The Theology and Ethics Podcast of The Kirkwood Center is a place for those who are committed to thinking theologically about every aspect of life. We engage with Christian scholars on topics of biblical and systematic theology, philosophy of religion, church history, politics and ethics. The Theology and Ethics Podcast is a resource for pastors and church leaders to further their own studies and help the Christian who is committed to engaging fruitfully with the culture around them.

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165: Can AI Rewire Your Brain To Be Less Christian? (Kirkwood LIVE) 01.07.2026 1:54:41

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this live episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Emily Stevens, Mihretu Guta & Finney Premkumar) discuss what AI is and isn’t, and explore the spiritual and practical harms of this exploding technology. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcente...

164: The Unseen Realm - Paganism, Vol. 6 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) 03.06.2026 1:22:45

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 6 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the spiritual world, and the conflicting approaches of the Christian and Pagan communities. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at c...

163: Ed Feser Is Wrong About Iran (with Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) 21.05.2026 1:10:58

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guests Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) discuss the Iran war, and particularly push back on a couple articles written by Ed Feser, who came out vocally against the US involvement in Iran. Ed Feser’s articles: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/03/100437/ https://firstthings.com/does-just-war-doctri...

162: How Molecular Biology Proves God's Existence (with Doug Axe) 12.05.2026 1:06:36

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guest Doug Axe) discuss the film The Story of Everything, and Axe’s contribution to the research it explores about molecular biology and intelligent design. See the film: https://www.thestoryofeverything.film/ Doug’s book: https://undeniabledesign.com/ If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call...

161: How Science & Intelligent Design Fit Together (with Stephen Meyer) 04.05.2026 1:55:47

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (and guest Stephen Meyer) discuss intelligent design and the many misunderstandings about its connection to the world of scientific study. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kir...

160: Phil Vischer & The Problem of "Creeds-Only" Christianity 13.04.2026 1:13:20

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center team discusses Phil Vischer’s podcast and the problematic rise of “Creeds-Only Christianity” in public discourse. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org . Join the the...

159: AI Spirituality & Pagan Sex - Paganism, Vol. 5 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) 30.03.2026 1:40:36

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 5 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the neopagan views of human sexuality, and the surprising role that technology (chiefly AI) plays in pagan sexuality. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799...

158: Why the Iran War Is Justified (with Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) 23.03.2026 2:43:57

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Tim Milosch & Keith Pavlischek) discuss just war theory, pacifism, and the current conflict in Iran. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org . Jo...

157: Why Did God Create? (with Ryan Mullins) 16.03.2026 1:20:44

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Ryan Mullins) discuss the question of why God created at all, and since he did, why he created this particular universe. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kirkwood...

156: Panpsychism & Paganism - Paganism, Vol. 4 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) 02.03.2026 2:05:26

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 4 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the many pagan approaches to the question of whether the universe is alive, and how we handle human consciousness. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, o...

155: Battling ASU's Racist DEI Training (with Owen Anderson & Stacey Skankey) 23.02.2026 1:00:52

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Owen Anderson & Stacey Skankey) discuss Owen’s legal case against the university regarding its racist DEI training, and the dangerous legal precedent the university is trying to set. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email...

154: Environmentalism & Paganism - Paganism, Vol. 3 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) 16.02.2026 1:54:27

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 3 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the complex relationship between Paganism & Environmentalism. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org...

153: Defining Neo-Paganism - Paganism, Vol. 2 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) 09.02.2026 1:47:15

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 2 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the many characteristics of neo-paganism, and how we identify it in relation to Christianity. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at...

152: Annihilationism vs. Eternal Conscious Torment (with Chris Date) 26.01.2026 1:45:12

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guest Chris Date) discuss annihilationism as a view in competition with eternal conscious torment, its history, and what it means for life after death and Jesus’ return. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcente...

151: Responding to Reenchantment: Apologetics for The New Age - Paganism, Vol. 1 (with Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) 20.01.2026 2:03:13

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode (Volume 1 of a 6-part series on modern Paganism) the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Carl Teichrib & Joshua Farris) discuss the broad phenomena of neopaganism and its influence on modern worldview. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcen...

150: More Peter Thiel: Anime, Technology, & Armageddon 12.01.2026 1:13:12

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team dives deeper into the mind of Peter Thiel via an article he co-authored for First Things. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org . Join the theology & ethics conversation...

149: Is Peter Thiel Right About the Antichrist? (with C.R. Wiley) 29.12.2025 1:05:32

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest C.R. Wiley) discuss Peter Thiel’s unique ideology and views regarding armageddon, the antichrist, and technology. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org . Join the...

148: Bible Sales Have Increased, But is that Good News? 15.12.2025 1:25:27

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the recent phenomenon of a notable rise in Bible sales, and some recent news about Kirk Cameron’s views on Hell. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org . Join the th...

147: Is Biola Compromising on Biblical Truth? 24.11.2025 1:20:25

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the recent controversy around Biola University, and public discourse expressing concern for potential biblical compromise on University values and practices. See the Kirkwood Center BASE petition here: https://www.change.org/p/biola-board-of-trustees-a-call-for-biola-to-affirm-essential-human-equality-and-denounce...

146: What are the True Roots of Transgenderism? 10.11.2025 1:46:34

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the true roots of modern transgenderism, a threefold philosophical assumption that has been creeping into the western human psyche for generations. Read Tony’s article here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/philosophical-foundations-of-a-transgender-worldview-nominalism-utilitarianism-and-pragm...

145: How Bad Were the Witch Hunts, Really? 27.10.2025 1:05:49

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the origins, history, and theological effects of the famous witch trials. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org . Join the theology & ethics conversation &...

144: Is USAID Necessary for Salvation? 13.10.2025 51:40

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team revisits comments from Roger Olson regarding the Trump administration’s cutting of USAID, and the dangerous implications therein. Anthony’s article: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/theologicalapologetics/2025/07/usaid-politics-and-the-irrationality-of-evangelical-theologians/ Olson’s Article: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/rog...

143: Charlie Kirk's Legacy & Evolving American Politics (with Owen Anderson & Corey Miller) 29.09.2025 1:00:56

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guests Owen Anderson & Corey Miller) discuss the horrifying assassination of Charlie Kirk, the political fallout from the event, and the changing tides in American politics underpinning recent years. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at co...

142: The Martyrdom & Legacy of Charlie Kirk 17.09.2025 1:26:10

PODCAST SHOWNOTES Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the horrifying assassination of Charlie Kirk and his legacy, the political implications of this event, and how Christians should respond. If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org . Visit us on our...

141: Randal Rauser & The Dangers of Progressive Christianity (with David Wolcott) 08.09.2025 1:38:11

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team (and guest David Wolcott) discuss Anthony’s back and forth with Randal Rauser, and the many pitfalls of Progressive Christianity that Rauser invokes along the way. An autodidactic Christian apologist specializing in primary-source research of Progressive Christianity and the 1946 arsenokoites argument, David Wolcott is pass...