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Reasonable Faith Podcast

William Lane Craig
Christianity
God
Philosophy
Kalam Cosmological Argument
Theology
Trinity
Atheism
Christian Apologetics
Resurrection Of Jesus
Resurrection
Free Will
Theism
Apologetics
Philosophy Of Religion
Evolution
Salvation
Atonement
Eucharist
Faith
Holy Spirit

Reasonable Faith features the work of philosopher and theologian Dr. William Lane Craig, discussing the most important issues concerning the truth of the Christian faith today. Reasonable Faith aims to to provide an articulate, intelligent voice for biblical Christianity in the public arena, to challenge unbelievers with the truth of biblical Christianity, and to train Christians to state and defe... more

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A listener asks Dr. William Lane Craig how Christianity's dependence on a historical resurrection (unlike Hinduism's Krishna) can be defended, then raises three questions that arise in evangelism: that "eternal life" can't be historically verified, t... more

A viral graphic accuses Dr. Craig of seven heresies. From Neo-Apollinarian Christology, his rejection of limited atonement and Calvinism, to his defense of Molinism. Dr. Craig and Kevin go through the list charge by charge, separating genuine ancient... more

Reasonable Faith marks a milestone with its 1,000th Question of the Week and it lands right alongside the ministry's 20th anniversary. This time, William Lane Craig turns the question on himself: what does two decades of Reasonable Faith look like in... more

A listener asks whether annihilation is even a coherent punishment for sin, given that Jesus's atonement on the cross required him to bear that same punishment—and as the eternal Son, he cannot cease to exist. Could God instead offer annihilation as ... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Qureshi-Hurst
Guest contributing naturalist/observational perspective on purpose and teleology
Episode: Aboutness, Autonomy, and the Missing Option X: Dr. Craig Responds to Davies and Qureshi-Hurst
William Lane Craig
Philosopher and theologian; proponent of dualist interactionism
Reasonable Faith
Episode: Unconscious Minds (QoW #996)
Paul Canada
Listener submitting questions on the topic of non-belief and disbelief
Episode: Non-Belief and Disbelief (QoW #995)
Philip Goff
Professor of Philosophy at Durham University; proponent of panpsychism
Durham University
Episode: God or Godish? A Conversation with William Lane Craig and Philip Goff
David Baggett
Special guest, co-author of Reasonable Moral Faith
Reasonable Faith / Liberty University
Episode: The Good, the Bad, the Moral Argument!
Stephen Meyer
Author of The Return of the God Hypothesis; discusses cosmology and theism
Author/Professor (as mentioned in discussion)
Episode: The Battle for God and the Big Bang
Phil Halper
Science popularizer, co-author of Battle of the Big Bang
Skydive Phil (and Nyayesh Ashfordi)
Episode: The Battle for God and the Big Bang
Bart Ehrman
Biblical scholar and author
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Bart Ehrman's Moral Chaos
Paula Fredrickson
Historian of early Christianity, proponent of Paul Within Judaism
Boston University (historian)
Episode: Was Paul a Failed Apocalyptic Prophet?

Host

William Lane Craig
Host of Reasonable Faith Podcast with deep expertise in philosophy of religion and apologetics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Dr Craig is so helpful

    Thanks Dr Craig

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ph908
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Too smart for his own good

    Been a huge fan of WLC for many years however he’s now a liberal academic / intellectual who over analyzes everything. It’s disappointing to hear him today talk about Genesis being a myth. WLC believes one must be a scholar to understand the Bible and ignore the plain meaning. We apparently cannot interpret the Bible with the help of him and other elite theologians.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Corey Lambrecht
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast.

    Dr Craig simplifies complex ideas so the then can be understood by anyone who has ears to listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guybone1
    United States2 years ago
  • Good Apologetics, unfortunate politics

    Longtime listener here. While I have a deep appreciation for Dr Craig and his work, I have noticed politics slowly creeping their way into the podcast. I view this as unfortunate but a sign of the times in America, I continue to listen, but with much less gusto as of late.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GumpIsrael
    United States2 years ago
  • Great work

    Thoughtful and meaningful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hdheune
    United States2 years ago

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High-level debates that reward careful listening and engagement.
Thoughtful, rigorous apologetics that challenge both believers and critics.
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Unconscious Minds (QoW #996)
Q: Why do you, William Lane Craig, expect the mind to remain fully intact after death and decay when we know from empirical evidence that the mind does not survive 200 milligrams of Propofol?
Craig argues that unconscious states under anesthesia do not equate to the mind ceasing to exist; the mind, in dualist interactionism, is an entity that can outlive brain impairment and is not reducible to current conscious states, with biblical and philosophical arguments supporting preservation beyond physical decay.
Non-Belief and Disbelief (QoW #995)
Q: Would someone who disbelieves be expressing a form of non-belief, or are they instead making a positive claim that the proposition God exists is false and therefore taking on a burden of proof?
The host explains that disbelieving entails a positive stance that the proposition is not the case and typically requires justification, while non-belief is a neutral stance. The discussion clarifies that atheism can involve not just a lack of belief but also a belief that God does not exist, which carries its own justification burden.
Eschatology and Yet-to-Evolve ETs (QoW #998)
Q: Dr. Craig, I've been thinking about something related to the eschaton, and I'd be interested in your thoughts.
The discussion centers on whether the eschaton, understood as the renewal of all creation, could be extraordinarily distant if intelligent life beyond humanity exists or arises billions of years from now, and how that would fit into God's salvific plan.
God or Godish? A Conversation with William Lane Craig and Philip Goff
Q: What motivates your finite God model, and how does it address both fine-tuning and suffering?
The finite God model constrains divine power to explain why a loving God would allow suffering while still accounting for fine-tuning; it treats God as powerful yet limited in ways that make the created order intelligible and meaningful.
God or Godish? A Conversation with William Lane Craig and Philip Goff
Q: Can you explain the difference between bodily appearances and visions in the resurrection and why you think the appearances were physical?
Paul describes a physical resurrection body and distinguishes it from visionary appearances; the gospel accounts consistently present bodily appearances, which would be unlikely if the origin of those accounts were visionary alone.

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This program centers on high-level questions in philosophy of religion, Christian apologetics, and the intersection of science and faith. Episodes frequently feature rigorous debates, Q&A sessions, and deep dives into topics like cosmology, the incarnation, eschatology, and moral philosophy, often with guests who challenge or illuminate the host's positions. Listeners can expect systematic argumentation, careful distinctions between competing views, and discussions that bridge scholarly theory and lay understanding. A notable strength is the mixture of renowned theologians, philosophers, and scientists who engage in brisk, idea-forward conversations that both defend and critique religious concepts. This makes it well-suited for listeners wh... more

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