Episodes

  • Ep. 303: The Death of Supernaturalism
    May 26 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord continues to engage with the new book from Chad Bahl entitled The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism. This book, the culmination of Bahl's doctoral work at Northwind Seminary, combines the thoughts of theologian Friedrich Schleiermacher and philosopher Alfred North Whitehead, espousing a process naturalist view of God—one which sees God as relational, persuasive and embedded within the natural world, providing a solution to the problem of evil.

    The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism is now available for purchase in paperback and e-book formats.

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    3 mins
  • Ep. 302: Schleiermacher and Whitehead
    May 20 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the new book from Chad Bahl entitled The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism. This book, the culmination of Bahl's doctoral work at Northwind Seminary, combines the thoughts of theologian Friedrich Schleiermacher and philosopher Alfred North Whitehead, espousing a process naturalist view of God—one which sees God as relational, persuasive and embedded within the natural world.

    The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism is now available for purchase in paperback and e-book formats.

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    3 mins
  • Ep. 301: The Problem of Good, Miracles, and God's Will
    May 2 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the final chapter of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he discusses the problem of good, the challenge of how to understand miracles in relation to science and and the God of amipotent love, and ways of understanding God's will for creation.

    A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God and Creation is now available for purchase in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

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    6 mins
  • Ep. 300: Solving the Problem of Evil
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 14 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as lays out his six-fold proposal for solving the problem of evil, the biggest challenge to belief in God for many atheists and agnostics.

    A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God and Creation is now available for purchase in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

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    4 mins
  • Ep. 299: Amipotent Providence
    Apr 24 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 13 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he unpacks his view of Amipotent Providence.

    A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God and Creation is now available for purchase in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

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    5 mins
  • Ep. 298: Ever Creator
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 12 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he follows his critique of the traditional belief that God created out of nothing (Creatio Ex Nihilo) by proposing his creation theory, God as Ever Creator.

    A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God and Creation is now available for purchase in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

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    4 mins
  • Ep. 297: Creatio Ex Nihilo and Other Creation Theories
    Apr 17 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 11 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he discusses and critiques the traditional belief that God created out of nothing (Creatio Ex Nihilo) while exploring various alternative ways of understanding creation.

    A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God and Creation is now available for purchase in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

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    4 mins
  • Ep. 296: The Proper Role of Mystery
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 10 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he discusses the proper role of mystery.

    A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God and Creation is now available for purchase in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

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    5 mins