God and His Creation: An EPIC Talk with Dr. Alan Rhoda

In this intellectually stimulating conversation, I sit down with Dr. Alan Rhoda, renowned philosopher and author of 'Open Theism,' to discuss the intricate details of God's relationship with the future. We explore various models of Divine Providence, including Theistic Determinism, Molinism, and Open Theism, and delve into their implications on free will, the nature of God, and eternity. We also examine the influence of Greek philosophy on Christian thought and the coherence of different philosophical systems. Dr. Rhoda shares insights from his book 'Open Theism,' discusses his ongoing projects, and contemplates the possibilities of what heaven could be like. This conversation will deepen your understanding of theology and philosophy, leaving you with much to ponder.

(Harris gave me the shirt as a gift - he's also a BRILLIANT thinker in his own right!)

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:18 Overview of Open Theism
00:48 Philosophy and Biblical Interpretation
03:09 Discussion on Divine Providence
11:34 Models of Divine Providence
32:55 Truthmaker Theory and Correspondence
46:29 A Fun Thought Experiment: God & "Hypertime"
48:03 God's Rewind Mechanism: A Divine Video Game Analogy
49:30 Philosophical Coherence vs. Scriptural Evidence
51:00 The Concept of Divine Providence and Groundhog Day
55:07 Open Theism: A Non-Technical Overview
57:16 God's Delegation and Free Will in Open Theism
58:50 Divine Temporality and Passibility in Open Theism
01:02:48 Scriptural Evidence for Open Theism
01:11:17 Greek Philosophy's Influence on Biblical Interpretation
01:13:03 Theological Implications of Greek Philosophical Assumptions
01:20:35 Free Will in the Eschaton: A Philosophical Exploration
01:29:02 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

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