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  • The Danger Of Methodological Naturalism – Ep.339 – Scientism & Secularism – Methodological Naturalism, Theistic Evolution, & Intelligent Design – Part 1

    The Danger Of Methodological Naturalism – Ep.339 – Scientism & Secularism – Methodological Naturalism, Theistic Evolution, & Intelligent Design – Part 1
    Sep 15 2025
    The Danger Of Methodological Naturalism Before we talk about how Christianity should integrate science, we need to talk about how NOT to do it. The dangers of methodological naturalism aren't realized for those in camps like theistic evolution. Here, we look at why methodological naturalism doesn't work out for those who want to have both God and evolution. TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction 01:16 - One Bad Way To Integrate Christianity & Naturalism 03:05 - Intelligent Design Intro 03:59 - The Blind Watchmaker Is A Bad Argument 06:18 - Intelligent Design IS A Science 07:19 - Methodological Naturalism Should Be Rejected 08:19 - What Is Theistic Evolutionists 10:46 - The Revival Of Methodological Naturalism 13:48 - What's Wrong With Theistic Evolution & Methodological Naturalism 17:03 - Failed Explanations For What Counts As Science 19:47 - Failed Explanation That Something Is Held Tentatively 21:16 - Failed Explanation That It Appeals To Natural Laws 22:35 - Conclusion BOOK LINKS: Scientism and Secularism - Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland Kindle Paperback Audible (FREE With Membership) Logos J.P. Moreland Website All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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  • Fine Tuning, Consciousness, & Morality – Ep.338 – Scientism & Secularism – 5 Things Science Can’t Explain But Theism Can – Part 2

    Fine Tuning, Consciousness, & Morality – Ep.338 – Scientism & Secularism – 5 Things Science Can’t Explain But Theism Can – Part 2
    Sep 8 2025
    Fine Tuning, Consciousness, & Morality Finishing up on the 5 things science can't explain: Fine Tuning, Consciousness, & Morality. In a "physical only" science setting these ideas are best left alone. It winds up either with no reason to hold anyone accountable for anything or the need to discard scientism and possibly let theism into the picture. GASP! TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Can't Explain 3 - Fine Tuning 04:40 - Naturalists Attempt To Explain Away Fine Tuning 06:57 - The Destruction Of The Multiverse Theory 09:45 - Can't Explain 4 - Origin Of Consciousness 12:13 - Science Fails To Provide An Explanation Of Mental States 13:54 - Science Fails To Provide An Explanation Mind-Body Relationship 17:12 - Why Science Fails At Mind-Body Relationship Explanation 20:31 - Can't Explain 5 - Morality, Rationality, & Esthetic Laws 23:54 - Conclusion BOOK LINKS: Scientism and Secularism - Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland Kindle Paperback Audible (FREE With Membership) Logos J.P. Moreland Website All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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  • Science Can’t Explain Origin Or Laws – Ep.337 – Scientism & Secularism – 5 Things Science Can’t Explain But Theism Can – Part 1

    Science Can’t Explain Origin Or Laws – Ep.337 – Scientism & Secularism – 5 Things Science Can’t Explain But Theism Can – Part 1
    Sep 1 2025
    Science Can't Explain Origin Or Laws Looking at how philosophy first holds its place over science, we look at five things science can't explain - but Theism can. Two of those things it can't explain are origin or laws. That is, the origin of the universe and the fundamental laws of nature. You'd think this would be an area that science could tackle. However, naturalism fails to explain both, and science needs theism to get it started. TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction 01:58 - 5 Things Science Can't Explain But Theism Can 03:38 - There Are Many Things Science Can't Explain And That's Ok 04:36 - Can't Explain 1 - The Origin Of The Universe 04:57 - Philosophical Evidence Of The Beginning Of The Universe 08:58 - The Scientific Evidence Of The Beginning Of The Universe 12:12 - Something Comes From Nothing - How Science Cheats At Nothing 15:30 - The Cause Of The Universe Is Personal & How Science Fails To Explain Other 17:57 - 3 Reasons Science Can't Explain The Origin Of The Universe 21:02 - 2 Outcomes From The Result Of Science Not Being Able To Explain The Origin Of The Universe 23:18 - Can't Explain 2 - The Origin Of Fundamental Laws Of Nature 24:15 - Conclusion BOOK LINKS: Scientism and Secularism - Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland Kindle Paperback Audible (FREE With Membership) Logos J.P. Moreland Website All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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    25 m
  • Don’t Be Bored, Be Active – Ep.336 – Titus 3:12-15 Sermon

    Don’t Be Bored, Be Active – Ep.336 – Titus 3:12-15 Sermon
    Aug 25 2025
    Lairs, Evils Beasts, Lazy Gluttons On vacation this week, so this is my (Patrick's) message on the final portion of Titus, Titus 3:12-15. With epistle beginnings and endings, sometimes we glance over them and view them as superfluous or boring. But those are just as authoritative and important as any portion of God's Word to His Church. We read these sections, and we can meet the challenge - don't be bored, be active! Previous teaching on Titus - Lairs, Evils Beasts, Lazy Gluttons - Ep.328 - Titus 1:10-12 Sermon All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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  • Philosophy’s Authority Over Science – Ep.335 – Scientism & Secularism – Examples Of The Authority And Autonomy Thesis – Part 2

    Philosophy’s Authority Over Science – Ep.335 – Scientism & Secularism – Examples Of The Authority And Autonomy Thesis – Part 2
    Aug 18 2025
    Philosophy's Authority Over Science Previously, we looked at the authority philosophy has over science, and now we look at philosophy's authority over science. From what beaker to grab to remembering equations to what to write in that peer-reviewed study, the initial steps one makes and concludes is all philosophical. Those most hurt? Scientists and atheists. Big mad. TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - The Autonomy Thesis Of Philosophy 03:51 - The Characteristics Of Science Comes From The Philosophers 05:34 - Methodological Naturalism Fails To Establish Causation 07:50 - 1st & 2nd Order Distinctions Needed Between Science & How To Do Science 09:03 - Philosophy Can Be Independent & More Authoritative Than Science 11:06 - Christians Don't Have To Freak Out Over Current Day Scientific Claims 13:25 - Methodological Naturalism Struggles To Keep Intelligent Design Out Of Science 15:19 - Ch. 11 - How Do We Explain Things? 16:00 - Two Types Of Explanations - Scientific & Personal 16:27 - Scientific Explanations Defined 19:00 - Personal Explanations Defined 22:16 - Criteria For Things That Are Scientific Unexplainable 28:34 - Conclusion BOOK LINKS: Scientism and Secularism - Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland Kindle Paperback Audible (FREE With Membership) Logos J.P. Moreland Website All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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  • Education Is Classical Education – Ep.334 – Martin Cothran Interview

    Education Is Classical Education – Ep.334 – Martin Cothran Interview
    Aug 11 2025
    Education Is Classical Education We welcome Martin Cothran from Memoria Press today. Mr. Cothran is a proponent of one of the best educational models that has built the Western world. Education is classical education or it is not education. We discuss what is classical education, why it works, how it teaches both the mind and the whole person in virtue. We also discuss books, a dangerous subject with Mr. Cothran - dangerous for bank accounts. It was a true pleasure to talk with a hero of classical education. TIMELINE: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:42 - Martin Cothran Introduction 00:01:50 - Previous Episodes On Education 00:03:06 - What Is Classical Education? 00:09:53 - Terminology Of Classical Education 00:13:11 - How Does Classical Education Shape The Intellectual & Moral Development? 00:17:40 - God's Story Helps Us Tell Our Story 00:22:29 - Education Builds Virtue; Govt Schools Can't Do This 00:24:59 - Why Is Classical Education The Way We Should Do Education? 00:34:20 - How Classical Education Helps Students Teach Themselves 00:42:53 - Classical Education Passes On Western Culture 00:49:16 - The Importance Of Books In Classical Education 00:54:55 - How To Read Good Books 01:05:19 - Cheryl Lowe And Memoria Press 01:10:33 - Conclusion LINKS: Martin Cothran Twitter Martin Cothran Facebook Memoria Press Memoria College 00:01:56 - Previous Education Episodes - Episode 191 + Episode 192 + Episode 286 + Episode 287 00:06:26 - A Defense Of Classical Education - R.W. Livingston 00:09:28 - Passing The Torch - Louis Markos Kindle Paperback Audible 00:17:28 - Why Johnny Can't Tell Right From Wrong - William Kilpatrick 00:25:05 - The Seven Liberal Arts, a Study in Mediaeval Culture by Paul Abelson 00:55:05 - Adam On The Road - Elizbeth Janet Gray Paperback Audible 00:56:07 - Romans Road Press 00:58:26 - Charlotte's Web - E. B. White Kindle Paperback Audible 00:58:54 - The Iliad For Boys And Girls - Alfred J. Church Kindle Paperback 01:00:27 - Little Women (Great Illustrated Classics) - Louisa May Alcott Kindle Hardcover 01:02:20 - Tales From Shakespeare - Charles And Mary Lamb Kindle Paperback Audible 01:03:04 - The Meaning Of Shakespeare - Harold Goddard Kindle Paperback 01:03:08 - Shakespeare - Harold Bloom 01:04:03 - No Fear Shakespeare All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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  • The Authority Of Philosophy Over Science – Ep.333 – Scientism & Secularism – Examples Of The Authority And Autonomy Theses – Part 1

    The Authority Of Philosophy Over Science – Ep.333 – Scientism & Secularism – Examples Of The Authority And Autonomy Theses – Part 1
    Aug 4 2025
    The Authority Of Philosophy Over Science If you think the atheists are mad and don't watch our videos before commenting, wait till they don't see this one! In continuing the argument that philosophy should be considered first before one considers their science, we look at how the authority of philosophy is not only substantiated by philosophers but even by scientists who want to try and get around philosophy. Also, when they come into conflict with issues within their framework, they don't show you a science experiment but give you a philosophical argument. Suspicious, indeed! TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction 01:33 - Authority And Autonomy In Philosophy 02:47 - Authority Of Philosophy Over Science 05:14 - Philosophical Claims Greater Than Scientific For The Beginning Of Everything 07:21 - Stephen Hawking's Failure To Have No Beginning Of The Universe 09:08 - Philosophers Show How Hawking Is Wrong 13:21 - Science Fails To Talk About Nothing When They Say Something About Nothing 15:54 - Science Fails To Discover The Origin Of Life; But Philosophy Does Better 21:41 - Conclusion BOOK LINKS: Scientism and Secularism - Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland Kindle Paperback Audible (FREE With Membership) Logos J.P. Moreland Website All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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  • Philosophy First! – Ep.332 – Scientism & Secularism – Scientism & 1st Philosophy

    Philosophy First! – Ep.332 – Scientism & Secularism – Scientism & 1st Philosophy
    Jul 28 2025
    Philosophy First! The goal is not to reject science. It's understanding the failure that scientism provides when it comes to understanding. However, adopting a philosophy first framework provides the foundation for science to function (and the presuppositions needed for the necessary preconditions of intelligibility). So he's the case for adopting First Philosophy. TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Recovering Philosophy First In Knowledge 03:07 - Two Benefits Of 1st Philosophy 03:45 - The War Against 1st Philosophy 05:07 - The Two Theses Of 1st Philosophy 06:30 - The Negative Outcomes Of Rejecting 1st Philosophy 07:35 - The Purpose Of Philosophy According To Scientism 09:48 - Why They Reject 1st Philosophy - Starting Assumptions 11:09 - Why They Reject 1st Philosophy - Disagreement Among Philosophy 12:40 - Why They Reject 1st Philosophy - Cartesian Certainty 13:35 - Foundationalism Vs. Cartesian Certainty 17:53 - Cartesian Certainty Impossibility 22:20 - Conclusion BOOK LINKS: Scientism and Secularism - Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland Kindle Paperback Audible (FREE With Membership) Logos J.P. Moreland Website All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com
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    24 m