Podcast

Is Christianity Childish? Rhetorical Advice for Christian Apologists from C.S. Lewis’ Essay ‘On Three Ways of Writing for Children’.

Audio of my "paper" for the hybrid in-person and virtual Fifth International Interdisciplinary C. S. Lewis Conference, "Of This and Other Worlds", hosted by Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iaşi, Romania. My talk was pre-recorded and presented to the conference on Thursday 18th November 2021.

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Communicating in Church Contexts

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

In this session we’re thinking about communicating about science and the Christian worldview in Church contexts, by thinking about preaching.

Recommended Resources

• YouTube Playlist, ‘Preaching’ www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhh3qcwVEWijz8HKf3ms2rm5SLiwASZu
• Timothy Keller, Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism (Hodder & Stoughton, 2015)
• Gregory Koukl, Tactics: A Game Plan For Discussing Your Christian Convictions, Updated & Expanded (Zondervan, 2020)
• Tim McBride, Catching the Wave: Preaching the New Testament as Rhetoric (IVP, 2016)
• Quentin Schultze, An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: Serving Your Audience with Faith, Skill, and Virtue (Baker Academic, 2006)
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Preaching for Spiritual Formation: Luke 7:36-50’ (2021) http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/preaching-for-spiritual-formation-luke-736-50/
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Peter S. Williams - Discipleship in 3D: Change for head, heart and hands’ (2019) https://youtu.be/QTyEo0JgIBI
• Joe Carter & John Coleman, How To Argue Like Jesus: Learning Persuasion From History’s Greatest Communicator (Crossway, 2009)

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Theological Perspective - Genesis, Creation & Mythology

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

In this session we look at the biblical picture of creation in the context of ancient mythology.

Recommended Resources

• YouTube Playlist, ‘Ancient Near Eastern Myths’ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhh3qcwVEWjAgMpzoXxQVGtiFb8-uLku
• YouTube Playlist ‘Genesis’ www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhh3qcwVEWhQcmE4OsKJWhtnzA65up7t
• YouTube Playlist, ‘Human Origins’ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhh3qcwVEWggUTIWUFS7jpMSdPFKyVUw
• YouTube Playlist, ‘Young Earth Creationism’ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhh3qcwVEWitFuSuMLz5fmhRGBHR8-_O
• Matthew Barrett et al. Four Views On The Historical Adam (Zondervan, 2013)
• J. Daryl Charles, ed. Reading Genesis 1-2: An Evangelical Conversation (Hendrickson, 2013)
• Charles Halton ed. Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither? Three Views On The Bible’s Earliest Chapters (Zondervan, 2015)
• Douglas Jacoby, ‘How Long are the “Days” of Genesis 1?’ www.douglasjacoby.com/qa-1502-long-days-genesis-1/
• John Lennox, Seven Days That Divide The World: The Beginning According to Genesis and Science. 10th Anniversary edition (Zondervan, 2021)
• Paul Marston, ‘Understanding the Biblical Creation Passages’ www.lifesway.net/understanding_the_biblical_creation_passages.html
• Todd Patterson, ‘How Can the Creation Account in Genesis 1 be Both History and Literature?’ www.toddjana.com/how-can-the-creation-account-in-genesis-1-be-both-history-and-literature/
• Peter S. Williams, Outgrowing God? A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade, 2020), chapter 3
• Peter S. Williams, A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf and Stock, 2019), chapter 16

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Historical Perspective - The Conflict Thesis

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

In this session we take a look at the history of science as a discipline and look at the historical relationship between science and Christianity.

Recommended Resources

• YouTube Playlist, ‘The Theological Roots of Science’ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhh3qcwVEWh3jDVYqFFzWSnTbtlUeCg3
• Allan Chapman, Slaying The Dragons: Destroying Myths In The History Of Science And Faith (Lion, 2013)
• James Hannam, God's Philosophers: How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science (Icon, 2010)
• Michael Newton Keas, Unbelievable: 7 Myths About the History and Future of Science and Religion (ISI, 2018)
• John Lennox, Has Science Buried God? Second edition (Lion, 2009), chapter 1
• Stephen C. Meyer, The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (HarperOne, 2021), chapters 1-3

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Anthropos

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

What should we think about the nature of our minds, and how does scientific research into our brains factor into our self-understanding?

Recommended Resources

• YouTube Playlist, ‘Mind-Body Dualism, Free Will & Related Issues’ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhh3qcwVEWh0MdW-hlHBPyLRWgFjzhPT
• John Lennox, Has Science Buried God? Second edition (Lion, 2009), chapter 3
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Faithful Guide To Philosophy 11: Mind Body Problem’ https://youtu.be/7-_fe-yASHg
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Faithful Guide To Philosophy 13: Freedom & Responsibility’ https://youtu.be/j5ZlyKJXVVE
• Peter S. Williams, A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf and Stock, 2019), chapters 11-13

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Bios (b) Intelligent Design Theory

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

This session introduces the scientific theory of 'Intelligent Design'.

Recommended Resources

• Ann Gauger et al, Science and Human Origins (Discovery Institute, 2012)
• Stanley N. Gundry, ed. Creation, Evolution And Intelligent Design (Zondervan, 2017)
• John Lennox, Has Science Buried God? Second edition (Lion, 2009), chapters 5-11
• Stephen C. Meyer, The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (HarperOne, 2021)
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Faithful Guide To Philosophy 6: Paley, Hume & Design (Teleology I)’ https://youtu.be/q4QgBnBNFSU
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Faithful Guide To Philosophy 7: Intelligent Design (Teleology II)’ https://youtu.be/pD68pTUkogY
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Richard Dawkins v the Case for God - a critical guide’ (2021) http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/richard-dawkins-vs-the-case-for-god-a-critical-guide/
• Peter S. Williams, ‘The design argument in biology after Darwin’ (2019) http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/the-design-argument-in-biology-after-darwin/
• Peter S. Williams, ‘The Design Inference from Specified Complexity Defended by Scholars Outside the Intelligent Design Movement – A Critical Review’, Philosophia Christi (Volume 9, Number 2, 2007) https://epsociety.org/library/articles.asp?pid=54
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Atheists Against Darwinism: Johnsons’ “Wedge” Breaks Through’ http://www.peterswilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Atheists-Against-Darwinism-May-09.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Intelligent Designs on Science’ http://www.peterswilliams.com/2016/02/09/intelligent-designs-on-science/
• Peter S. Williams, Outgrowing God? A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade, 2020), chapter 7
• Peter S. Williams, A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf and Stock, 2019), chapters 6 & 7

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Bios (a) Introduction to Darwinism

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

We consider questions about the evolution and Darwinism.

Recommended Resources

• Ann Gauger et al, Science and Human Origins (Discovery Institute, 2012)
• Stanley N. Gundry, ed. Creation, Evolution And Intelligent Design (Zondervan, 2017)
• John Lennox, Has Science Buried God? Second edition (Lion, 2009), chapters 5-11
• Stephen C. Meyer, The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (HarperOne, 2021)
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Faithful Guide To Philosophy 6: Paley, Hume & Design (Teleology I)’ https://youtu.be/q4QgBnBNFSU
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Faithful Guide To Philosophy 7: Intelligent Design (Teleology II)’ https://youtu.be/pD68pTUkogY
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Richard Dawkins v the Case for God - a critical guide’ (2021) http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/richard-dawkins-vs-the-case-for-god-a-critical-guide/
• Peter S. Williams, ‘The design argument in biology after Darwin’ (2019) http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/the-design-argument-in-biology-after-darwin/
• Peter S. Williams, ‘The Design Inference from Specified Complexity Defended by Scholars Outside the Intelligent Design Movement – A Critical Review’, Philosophia Christi (Volume 9, Number 2, 2007) https://epsociety.org/library/articles.asp?pid=54
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Atheists Against Darwinism: Johnsons’ “Wedge” Breaks Through’ http://www.peterswilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Atheists-Against-Darwinism-May-09.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Intelligent Designs on Science’ http://www.peterswilliams.com/2016/02/09/intelligent-designs-on-science/
• Peter S. Williams, Outgrowing God? A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade, 2020), chapter 7
• Peter S. Williams, A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf and Stock, 2019), chapters 6 & 7

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Cosmos

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

In this session we'll be looking at how Big Bang Cosmology and the discovery of Cosmic Fine Tuning inform some much discussed arguments for the existence of God.

Recommended Resources

• William Lane Craig, ‘The Kalam Cosmological Argument - Part 1: Scientific’ https://youtu.be/6CulBuMCLg0
• William Lane Craig, ‘The Kalam Cosmological Argument - Part 2: Philosophical’ https://youtu.be/vybNvc6mxMo
• William Lane Craig, ‘The Fine-Tuning of the Universe’ https://youtu.be/EE76nwimuT0
• William Lane Craig, Does God Exist? (Impact 360, 2019), Chapters 1-3
• John Lennox, Has Science Buried God? Second edition (Lion, 2009), chapter 4
• Stephen C. Meyer, The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (HarperOne, 2021)
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Faithful Guide To Philosophy 5: The Kalam (Cosmological Arguments II)’ https://youtu.be/mIMLtC-Uaic
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Cosmic Fine Tuning: Design or Multiverse?’ http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/cosmic-fine-tuning-design-or-multiverse/
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Arguing for God’ http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/arguing-for-god/
• Peter S. Williams, Outgrowing God? A Beginner’s Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade, 2020), Chapter 9
• Peter S. Williams, A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf and Stock, 2019), chapters 5 & 7

A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective: Introduction

Audio from a video for NLA University College course module: 'A Christian Worldview and Science in Apologetic Perspective'.

Recommended Resources

• John Lennox, Has Science Buried God? Second edition (Lion, 2009), chapters 1 & 2
• J.P. Moreland, Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology (Crossway, 2018)
• Del Ratzsch, Science and Its Limits: Natural Sciences in Christian Perspective (Apollos, 2000)
• Peter S. Williams, ‘The Dawkins – Lennox God Delusion Debate: Three Philosophical Problems with Dawkins’ Worldview’ http://podcast.peterswilliams.com/e/the-dawkins-%e2%80%93-lennox-god-delusion-debate-three-philosophical-problems-with-dawkins-worldview/
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Apologetics in 3D’ https://youtu.be/hiUHeaEaPLA
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Is Christianity Unscientific?’ https://youtu.be/mWiU2p_PIE8
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Is Christianity Unscientific?’ Theofilos (2013) http://www.peterswilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Is-Christianity-Unscientific-Theofilos-Paper.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, ‘A Pre-Modern Reflection on the Modernist Roots of Postmodernism’ https://youtu.be/jrG781NqtDw
• Peter S. Williams, ‘A Pre-Modern Reflection Upon the Modernist Foundations Postmodernism’ Theofilos (Volume 7, 2015:2) http://www.peterswilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Postmodernism_v5.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, ‘The Apologetics of Cultural Re-Enchantment in 3D’ Theofilos  2019/1 (June / July) https://theofilos.no/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3e_Forum_Williams_The-Apologetics-of-Cultural-Re-Enchantment-in-3D.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, ‘‘Natural Theology and Science in Contemporary Apologetic Context: An Overview‘ Theofilos (Vol. 12, 2020, issue 1.)’ https://theofilos.no/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Theofilos-vol-12-nr-1-2020-Supplement-forum-1.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Apologetics in 3D: Persuading Across Spiritualities with the Apostle Paul’ http://www.peterswilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Peer-Reviewed-Paper_Apologetics-in-3D.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, ‘Four dozen key resources on apologetics and natural theology in an age of science‘ that I curated and annotated for a special Supplement edition of Theofilos (Vol. 12, 2020, issue 1) https://theofilos.no/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Theofilos-vol-12-nr-1-2020-Supplement-biblos.pdf
• Peter S. Williams, Apologetics in 3D: Essays on Apologetics and Spirituality (Cascade, 2021)
• Peter S. Williams, A Faithful Guide to Philosophy: A Christian Introduction to the Love of Wisdom (Wipf and Stock, 2019), chapter 16

Outgrowing God? (November 2021)

Edited recording of a class, hosted online by Bjorn Hinderaker, for students at NLA University in Norway, covering some themes from my book Outgrowing God? A Beginner's Guide to Richard Dawkins and the God Debate (Cascade, 2020).