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Defenders Podcast

William Lane Craig
Resurrection Of Jesus
Resurrection
Empty Tomb
Christianity
Gospels
Post-Mortem Appearances
Biblical Narratives
Historical Evidence
Paul Of Tarsus
Peter
Disciples
New Testament
Pauline Tradition
Pre-Markan Passion Story
James
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Burial Of Jesus
Early Church Fathers
Sea Of Tiberias

Defenders is Dr. William Lane Craig's Sunday school class on Christian doctrine and apologetics

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Latest Episodes

Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 19): Man as Sinner

Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 18): Putting It All Together

Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 17): Genetic Challenges to Adam and Eve

Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 16): Locating the Historical Adam

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William Lane Craig
Host of discussions on Christian doctrine and philosophical inquiries, engaging audiences with his in-depth knowledge and teaching style.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Forever grateful for Dr. Craig‘s class and thoughtful expressive teaching

    I don’t think I have the words to express how grateful I am that through Dr. Craig, I have learned how to pray through Jesus and I now understand the meaning of it all.

    Sometimes I have to listen to a class more than once to understand everything, especially when it comes to the penile substitution, which is a very complicated analogy and explanation that Dr. Craig delivers so eloquently, and so expressively with all the grace that I can think of that was known to man

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rm📟
    United States2 years ago
  • Great teacher and thinker, and the setting makes it even better

    Dr. Craig is undoubtedly one of the best philosophical thinkers of our time. He is also a great teacher. The classroom setting is really effective because many of the questions or objections that are raised by these students are the same ones I would raise. Out of all of the podcasts which I have played, I’ve saved more of his than anyone else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPCRN
    United States2 years ago
  • This is a great podcast and it is basically just his church class in podcast-form.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States2 years ago
  • Always looking forward to the next teaching

    This is a great podcast and it is basically just his church class in podcast-form.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United States2 years ago
  • Painful

    This series is so painful to listen to because I believe WLC is a very intelligent and articulate man. But, these arguments are chock full of presuppositions, presumptions and strawman arguments. I reached out to Dr. Craig and asked that he speak to a preeminent scholar in oneness theology and he declined the offer. Instead he debated a Unitarian and tries to conflate the two beliefs. Trinitarianism is a terrible and archaic way of describing God. I pray that we are able to move past it sooner r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TX-Apostolic
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the clarity and depth of teaching provided, equating the experience to attending a seminary or college course.
Overall, the podcast is highly recommended for both learners and seasoned theologians seeking to explore Christian beliefs comprehensively.
The interactive classroom format and Q&A sessions with Dr. Craig are appreciated for engaging listeners in applied theology.
Many describe the discussions as intellectually enriching, noting the philosophical rigor and sound arguments presented.
There are concerns about the podcast's organization, specifically duplicate episodes affecting accessibility.

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Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 9): Refuting Materialism / Monism
Q: So presuming you were a convinced atheist, would you be a firm, hard determinist, and if so, how could you live that way?
Dr. Craig argues that it's implausible to embrace determinism and reject moral accountability, suggesting that dualism is a more feasible position even for atheists.
Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 9): Refuting Materialism / Monism
Q: So I haven't read everything by Vanden Wagen, obviously, but my understanding of why he thinks free will is a mystery...
Cody indicates that Vanden Wagen maintains that free will is a mystery even if one posits a soul, suggesting that free will's nature transcends mere material conditions.
Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 8): Systematizing the Biblical Data Concerning the Nature of Man
Q: Is there anything in the Jewish writings about the nature of the resurrected body being glorified?
Yes, definitely. It talks about how the righteous will shine like the stars in heaven.
Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 8): Systematizing the Biblical Data Concerning the Nature of Man
Q: Are there any Old Testament addresses to this?
There are only three references in the Old Testament to the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead.
Defenders: Doctrine of Man (Part 7): Paul’s Use of the Anthropological Terms Sarks and Psyche
Q: Could you tell me about the state of non-believers?
Non-believers enter Hades, an intermediate state before the final resurrection.

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Covering an extensive range of topics related to Christian doctrine and apologetics, the content features discussions on the historical origins of humanity, the nature of the soul, and philosophical debates over free will and dualism. Each episode examines intricate theological concepts, often integrating biblical teachings with scientific inquiry, thereby appealing to both laypeople and scholars alike. Unique to the series, Dr. William Lane Craig blends rigorous intellectual discourse with a classroom format where listener questions are addressed, fostering an engaging learning atmosphere.

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