The Mentionables Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joel Furches, Neil Hess, Chad Gross, Tyler Vela
Joel, Clinton, and Nick talk about a former Mentionable, a surprising shift in his beliefs, and the ramifications.
Mentionable and Bioethicist Clinton Wilcox sits down with Joel and Nick to discuss the implications of the upcoming supreme court decision.
In this episode, Joel, Adam, and Clinton play some love song/worship song, and talk about various views of "selfhood" from psychology and philosophy.
Why did God choose to create in the first place? Wouldn't a universe with just God be the perfect universe? Why mess it up with things that aren't perfect like God?
Clinton and Joel discuss.
Joel and Caleb talk to philosopher Kevin Rice about the difference between Deconstruction and Deconversion.
Joel Furches applies his deconversion research to former Pentecostal Minister Jerry DeWitt. He and Caleb discuss.
The cast of the Mentionables get nerdy and talk about all things philosophy, theology, science fiction, fantasy, and gaming.
Mentionables Joel Furches and Clinton Wilcox talk about Peter Bagosian's "Manual for Creating Atheists" and the practice of Street Epistemology.
The Mentionables discuss a few Bible passages that are frequently criticized for their bizarre and anachronistic nature.
Ravi Zacharias was arguably the most influential Christian Apologist in the world up to his death last year. A death which was fondly eulogized across the world.
Now, less than a full year after his death, it has come to light that the man was, in fact, a sexual predator and a serial molester who used his renown as a means to gain access to, and silence his victims.
How could the mighty fall so far, and what are the implications to the Christian world?
The team discuss on this episode.
The Mentionables team discusses the newest release from Pixar.
Is it a harmless children's film, or is it a Trojan horse for New Age thinking?
The team gives it a fair discussion presenting both sides of the topic.
The Mentionables discuss a different take on Pascal's wager, and also revive This Week In Trolling (TWIT).
The Mentionables are joined by the hosts of two other podcasts for a group discussion on Christmas.
In this episode, Caleb, Clinton, Joel, and Steve examine and respond to some Bible questions from an atheist YouTuber.
On this episode, Joel gives the last of his research and the team discuss its implications
On this episode, Joel Furches finally presents the end results of his research on deconversion, and the team discuss his five-stage model.
Today we hear the audio of an interview Joel Furches did on an atheist podcast on the subject of religious deconversion.
In this episode, Joel and Caleb talk about the comedy science fiction film "Paul" and the themes of religious deconversion within the movie.
In this episode, Caleb, Joel, and Clinton do a review of the science fiction film "The Arrival," looking for theological and apologetics themes therein.
In this sneak peek at the premium podcast, Joel Furches lobs hardball questions at Clinton Wilcox's case for pro life.
In the course of his research, Joel Furches has identified some of the top objections given by people as they deconvert from Christianity.
Joel supplies these questions to the team, and Caleb, Marc, Clinton, and Wade tackle them.
Listen as Joel plays the skeptic and grills Nick Peters on the subject of the Virgin Birth.
Caleb, Joel, and Clinton review a new survey released by the American Atheist Society. The survey concludes that Atheists are a persecuted minority in the United States. Is this true, and if so, what are the implications?
What does an atheist mean when they talk about "belief"?
What does a Christian mean when they talk about "certainty"?
We have no idea. Let's talk about it.
In this episode, Caleb and Joel discuss the problem of Hell, then look at the different models of hell and address the objection.
Joel, Caleb, and Clinton take a second look at the Outsider Test of Faith, and then examine the growth of the Wiccan practice - even among atheists.
In this episode, Joel, Caleb, and Clinton sit down and explore the phenomena of "The Angel of the Lord" as found in the Old Testament:
Also, taking on the Jewish experience, and how this answers criticisms of prophecy.
Clinton, Joel, and Caleb discuss the updated edition of Tactics, and about lies and deception in the Bible - including lies that seem to come directly from God.
On this week's Beyond Mentioning, the five Mentionables answered atheist questions about talking with God.
Here's a little sample of what that sounded like.
A first look at this week's premium podcast, featuring a debate between Mentionable Clinton Wilcox and atheist Matt Dillahunty on the subject of should abortion remain legal?
In this episode, Joel, Caleb, and Clinton talk about how the social sciences view the process of conversion, and how initiation into the community plays a part in this.
A little teaser of Joel's research is given, and a brand new game is debuted.
This teaser introduces the series that will be playing on our premium podcast for the next several weeks: an audio version of the Mentionables Project.
Listen to the first part of a debate between Mentionable Nick Peters and atheist Matt Ferguson on the topic of Jesus' resurrection. To hear the entire debate, subscribe to our premium podcast on patreon.com/mentionables
In this episode, Mentionable Clinton Wilcox relives a conversation he and Tyler Vela had with an atheist on the objectivity of morality.
Then, Clinton, Joel, and Tyler all look at the science, philosophy and theology behind language itself.
Also, Thumbs-up/Thumbs-down and a very Christmassy Love Song/Worship Song
In this teaser episode, we hear the beginning of a debate between Mentionable Marc Lambert and Street Epistemologist Jeff Masty on the subject of "Does the Christian God Exist."
To hear the entire debate, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon account.
In this episode, Joel, Clinton, and Nick talk about the little-known argument from beauty for God's existence.
In this preview of the premium podcast, Joel Furches and Britlandt Abney debate weather wealth suppresses religion or religion suppresses wealth.
To hear the full debate, subscribe to the premium podcast on patreon.
On this episode, Joel, Marc, Clinton and Caleb talk about what the Christian approach to profanity should be, and then about Divine Hiddenness. We answer some listener mail, and play some games.
Profanity Implied
The Mentionables are excited to share this debate recorded and aired exclusively for our premium podcast, Beyond Mentioning! Timely for Halloween tomorrow, this debate features Bible Scholar Mike Licona, talking about the paranormal and his personal experiences in that regard. Caleb Johnston is skeptical of the paranormal, and questions how Christians should approach the subject.
Enjoy this teaser, and subscribe at Patreon for the full debate!
On this podcast, Caleb lays down the skinny on homeschool - to which Joel disagrees - and then Joel talks about human behavior: does science show that our actions are a result of genes and environment, or is there an escape hatch that allows for free will?
In this episode, Joel Furches, Clinton Wilcox, Nick Peters and Tyler Vela discuss what motivates Christians and Atheists to do good.
Are Christians just acting morally to stay out of hell? And if so, does that make atheists more intrinsically good when they act morally?
Also, is everyone an atheist at core?
We also rip open the mail bag and discuss a listener letter.
On this episode we air an early meeting with Nick and Tyler aired long ago on Nick's podcast. Nick and Tyler discuss internet atheism and how to engage.
On this episode, Clinton Wilcox, Caleb Johnston and Joel Furches discuss the dying of the New Atheism and what will replace it, and also what a Christian cult looks like and how they develop.
Also, Love Song/Worship Song and Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down.
A re-broadcast of an interview Joel Furches did on The Mind Renewed with Julian Charles.
Julian and Joel talk about research Joel is doing on Christians that deconvert - a timely subject in days of late.
Fresh Face Clinton Wilcox and Marc Lambert join Joel Furches to discuss those wacky laws in the Old Testament like not mixing fabrics and not eating pork.
Why don't Christians follow the rules of their own Bible? If those laws disappeared in the New Testament, doesn't this mean that God changes his mind over time, and is therefore inconsistent? We examine these questions and more in this episode.
Also, Love Song/Worship Song, Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, and Mic-Drop Atheist questions.
Caleb Johnston goes solo, answering a video by Southern Atheist regarding stories about human sacrifice in the Bible
This week's premium podcast consists of the Forward and Introduction to the book Christ-Centered Apologetics as read by the author.
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In this episode, we play an interview Mentionable Joel Furches did on the radio show "Evidence 4 Faith."
Here, Joel talks about a response he wrote to an atheist paper on the "Atheist Basis for Morality."
Mentionable Marc Lambert joins Joel and Caleb to talk about thinking with your feelings. Joel talks about Intellectual Humility and Caleb talks about how to talk about Apologetics with people.
In the last lecture from the Mentionables 2019 Conference, Network Member Marc Lambert talks about how Christians should handle doubt and honestly search for answers without fear.
The Mentionables is growing, and with it, the podcast services we offer.
Listen to this teaser and learn about a massive new opportunity for Mentionable followers.
In this episode, Joel Furches speaks at the Mentionables Conference 2019. He discusses this frequent accusation that the presence of multiple religions is a problem for Christianity. This includes objections such as:
- You're only a Christian because you were born in a Christian country
- With so many religions, how do you know yours is the right one?
- We're all atheists, I just go one god further
- Etc.
Nick and Joel discuss the video from atheist 'Paulogia' who tries to explain the rise of Christianity without the rise of Christ.
Nick flexes his Apologetics muscle by tapping into his expertise in New Testament scholarship to respond to the atheist points - showing how the resurrection is more probable than not.
In the capstone event of the 2019 Mentionables conference, Mentionable Tyler Vela goes head to head with popular atheist figure Aron Ra.
The two debate the "Conflict Thesis," which asks if Christianity and the institute of Science have historically conflicted with one another.
In this audio episode from the 2019 Mentionables Conference, Clinton Wilcox delivers a talk on Bioethics. Clinton is one of the Mentionables Network members, and his specialty is in the field of bioethics - that is ethical theory as it relates to the way in which one treats biology. Bioethics treats subjects such as abortion, euthanasia, cloning and other clinical actions related to biology.
In his talk, Clinton explains the field, and gives the Apologetics perspective on the subject.
In this episode we hear a talk from the Mentionable Conference 2019.
Here, Tyler Vela talks about slavery in the Bible, and how, viewed in the proper context, this is not a problem for Christians.
In this first of the 2019 Conference episodes, we hear the opening panel of the conference featuring Clinton Wilcox, Marc Lambert, Joel Furches and Tyler Vela. The team discuss audience-suggested topics and also take some Q&As.
In this special podcast episode, we hear the recent debate between Mentionable Nick Peters and atheist Dan Barker of the Freedom from Religion foundation.
They debate the subject of God's existence.
In this episode, Joel, Tyler and Caleb are put in the hotseat as Nick asks listener questions to the panel that they are hearing for the first time.
Also, Love Song/Worship Song and Thumbs up, Thumbs down.
In this episode, Caleb and Joel chat about what 2018 brought the Mentionables. Also, a game of love song/worship song, a few exciting new segments, and a look at the year to come.
On this special Christmas episode, Joel and Caleb talk about whether or not the Christmas tree has pagan roots. Also, who was the REAL Santa Clause?
Joel and Caleb talk the benefits of Thankfulness, and its connection to Christianity and Atheism.
Part Three of the audio from the Mentionables YouTube series, "Answering Questions no Christian can Answer."
Today's question asks why Christians chose Christianity over any other religion.
Questions answered by Caleb Johnston, Marc Lambert, Joel Furches and Tyler Vela.
The next in our Answering Questions no Christian can Answer series - originally a YouTube video series.
Today, Caleb Johnston, Marc Lambert, Joel Furches and Tyler Vela tackle the question "How are you supposed to know which parts of the Bible to take literally and which parts to take metaphorically?"
This is the first episode in the 15-episode series premiering on The Mentionable's YouTube channel. In this episode, Caleb Johnston, Marc Lambert, Joel Furches and Tyler Vela answer the question, "What mechanisms or processes did God use to create?"
This is a brief introduction to the video series The Mentionables did related to a YouTube video titled "15 Questions Christians Can't Answer."
The 15 videos in this series will now be broadcast as podcast episodes coming up.
Joel and guest talk about two news items - one about brain surgery curing arachnophobia, and another about magnets curing religion.
In this episode, Network Member Caleb Johnston and Joel Furches talk about the seeming conflict between science and religion - and about what Jehovah's Witnesses are and how one ought to relate to them.
In this episode, Joel Furches explores how artificial intelligence might affect ethics, and how this relates to Christian moral theory.
In this episode, Adam and Joel look at the correlation between national wealth and religiosity - and find some surprises.
Then Adam explains Imago Dei and the impact it has on humanity.
In this supplimentary episode, Joel Furches reads the Introductions and first section of the Mentionable's signature writing project: The Mentionables Project.
In this episode, Chad and Joel delve into the mystery of why internet atheists lean so heavily on memes to make their case. Then Chad gives tips on how to start an Apologetics ministry in your own church.
On this solo episode, Joel talks about an old news item which questions if Satanic Literature should be included in religious diversity in schools.
In this supplimental episode, Joel Furches reads the Introduction and first chapter to his book, Christ Centered Apologetics
In this episode, Chad and Joel talk about the new kind of Christianity known as "Therapeutic Moral Deism".
Then they discuss what it means to "fear the Lord" as stated in the Bible.
Chad and Joel ask the question, "Why doesn't God heal amputees?"
After this, the duo discuss how physical pain and pleasure might be evidence FOR God.
In this episode, broadcast on the one-year anniversary of the formation of the Mentionables, Joel does a solo live video wherein he talks about one year of Mentioning with a team that practically formed itself.
In this episode, Chad and Joel talk about how pastors can build apologetics into their sermons. Also, what counts as "intellegent" when talking about "Intellegent" life in the universe?
In this episode, Neil and Joel tackle evangelism, comic books, theodicy, star trek, star wars...IT'S A GOOD ONE!
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In this podcast, Joel and Nick discuss whether there are any similarities between God and the Imaginary Friend Phenomena. Then they head off into the treatment of theology in the modern church.
Neil is sadly absent this week, but Joel reviews a 1987 debate between a presuppositionalist and an evidentialist on how we come to knowledge of God.
In this episode, Chad and Joel discuss the different kinds of people you might meet in online Apologetics and how to deal with them.
Then Joel explains his favorite argument against God, and how it taught him so much about God.
On this episode Neil and Joel tackle the "Thoughts and Prayers" objection and we begin our first round of Thumbs up/Thumbs Down.
The last panel of the Mentionables Conference 2018.
The Mentionables and atheist Ben Watkins discuss topics like possible worlds, the mustard seed, heaven and hell and more. Then they say their final goodbyes until next conference.
This is the audio version of the Facebook Live that Neil and Joel did on 7-8-18. We plan on making this a weekly thing, so if you want to join the conversation LIVE and get a chance to interact, make sure that you visit our facebook page. In this episode, we discuss the theological ramifications of the boys soccer team stuck in the caves in Thailand among other topics.
At this years Mentionable Conference, Adam Coleman delivers his lecture on how the church has affected history.
This is a wrapup of the debate between Mentionable Tyler Vela and atheist Ben Watkins of Real Atheology. This debate took place during Mentionable: The Conference 2018 Tyler contends that suffering makes sense of God, whereas Ben makes the case that suffering is evidence against the existence of God.
Audio from the Mentionables Conference 2018, in which Mentionable Tyler Vela debates Ben Watkins of Real Atheology on the subject of the Problem of Evil and God.
This is part 1 of a two part episode.
This episode features the audio from an interview Mentionable Adam Coleman did with Joel Furches on Adam's podcast TRU ID.
Nick Peters speaks at the Mentionables Conference 2018 about how understanding the concept of Honor and Shame in ancient cultures can entirely change your bible reading experience, and bring illumination to the meaning of so much of what you see in the Bible.
This podcast contains the audio from the opening panel of The Mentionables Conference 2018.
Includes Joel Furches, Adam Coleman, Nick Peters, Tyler Vela and Chad Gross, with atheist guest Ben Watkins.
Joel Furches interviews Jeremy Jones about the 2018 Mentionables Conference in this supplemental episode of The Mentionables.
Tyler and Joel try to hash out why everyone makes Jesus in their own image. Then they show how God could neither be a created nor subordinate being.