Rational Animal Podcast

Should a Christian Vote for a Pro-Choice Candidate?

In this episode, I'm talking with Catholic Blogger Dennis Knapp about whether or not a Christian should vote for a pro-choice candidate.

A Conservative Case for Diversity

It is popularly thought that liberals are the ones that truly value diversity. In this episode, I briefly share some theological principles that I think provide us with a case for our valuing true diversity.

Emotions and Christian Spirituality

In today's podcast, I want to talk about the role (good or bad) emotions can play in Christian Spirituality. I draw from my negative experiences in a particular cultish church and contrast that a positive view of emotion and it's practical importance.

Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?

In this short podcast, I talk about whether or not Christians should be involved in politics. I use Paul Miller's Christianity Today article as a foil and explain why his distinction between "Christian Political Engagement" and "Christian Nationalism" is a distinction without a difference. You can find his article here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/february-web-only/what-is-christian-nationalism.html

Discussion with Roman Catholic Blogger Dennis Knapp

In this episode, I'll be talking with Dennis Knapp. We briefly discuss the conditions for salvation according to Roman Catholics, church authority, and a variety of other things related to Roman Catholicism. To see more for Dennis Knapp visit his blog here: The Latin Right

Recorded Talk: St. Augustine on Lying

This is a talk I did years ago on St. Augustine and lying. It is based off of Paul Griffiths book on this topic.