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Date created
2019/03/07
Latest episode
2026/09/30
Average duration
37 min.
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14 days
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A podcast on God, time, and everything in between. The host R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) will guide listeners through topics on theology, philosophy, science, and heavy metal. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins
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Ep. 204 God, Emotion, and Classical Theists Missing the Point
2026/09/30
I have some listener questions about my book "God and Emotion."
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 203 Eucharistic Vindicatory Miracles with Stacy Trasancos
2026/09/15
The internet is ablaze right now talking about so-called Catholic vindicatory miracles like some heart tissue appearing in the Eucharist. I have been surprised by the over-the-top confidence that some have in these miracle stories, so I decided to get Dr. Stacy Transancos on to chat about her book on Eucharistic miracles.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Guest: Stacy Trasancos (PhD, Pennsylvania State University) is a professor at Holy Apostles College and Seminary.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 202 Vindicatory Catholic Miracles vs Catholicism
2026/09/02
A lot of people are asking about my thoughts on the argument from vindicatory Catholic miracles. You know, those miracle claims that the average Catholic scholar has little concern with. Today, I will give you some of my thoughts on the topic.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 201 Eternal Generation for Dummies
2026/08/25
People are losing their minds over something William Lane Craig said about the doctrine of eternal generation. However, most people don't know what the doctrine is, so I will explain it to you.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 200 Creating for God's Glory with Sean Luke
2026/08/12
Why does God create anything at all? Some say God's love is the motive for creation. Others say that God's motive is glory. Today, I sit down with Sean Luke to consider the glorification position.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Guest: Sean Luke (Masters of Divinity, Masters in Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School).
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 199 Francis Collins Wants You to Trust the Science
2026/07/29
Francis Collins wants you to trust science, but various questions have been raised if Collins is part of the reason for the public's current distrust in scientific authorities. In today's episode, I give you some of the details that you need to make up your own mind.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 198 Theology Done Poorly: Slogans and Hero Worship
2026/07/22
In today's episode I want to discuss different intellectual vices that plague theology. These are slogans and hero worship.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 197 JL Schellenberg's Arguments Against Christianity in "What God Would Have Known."
2026/07/08
Today I review JL Schellenberg's book, "What God Would Have Known." Schellenberg offers 20 arguments against Christianity. I will go through the arguments and offer some reflections in defense of Christianity.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 196 Absentee Intellectual Fathers
2026/06/26
I get a lot of messages in from the website. I don’t always answer, but I do read them all. When I feel like I have something to say, I answer. Or I write an episode about it. In today’s episode, I want to answer the question, why am I so reluctant. Part of the answer has to do with the importance of intellectual role models in our lives.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 195 Open Theism and Its Discontents
2026/06/03
In today's episode I consider arguments for and against open theism.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 194 Molinism
2026/05/27
I present arguments for and against Molinism. I explain one reason for thinking that William Lane Craig's articulation of Molinism is incoherent.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 193 Theological Determinism
2026/05/06
I present arguments for and against theological determinism.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 192 Theories of Divine Providence
2026/04/22
I introduce the basic framework for theological determinism, Molinism, and open theism.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 191 Human Free Will
2026/04/08
Today's episode gives a closer look at human free will and its connection to different theories of divine providence.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
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Ep. 190 Divine Simplicity Horror Stories, Open Theism, and Questioning the Freedom/Foreknowledge Problem
2026/03/23
In today's episode I chat about the new book, "Contemplating Divine Simplicity: 5 Views." I tell a simplicity horror story. Then I consider some questions surrounding open theism and the freedom/foreknowledge problem.
Credits
Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.
Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.
rtmullins.com
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Podcast reviews
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emmbunn 2026/01/21
Grow Some Thicker Skin and Be Curious
I understand where people are coming from when they take issue with his sarcasm and what-not, but I don’t think it detracts from the material too much...
godsgirlinft 2026/01/08
Had potential
It might have potentially been interesting but I couldn’t listen past the commentary that came across arrogant and condescending.
Math dude 3.14159 2025/05/24
More like the unorthodox theologian
Unfortunately, the host denies: Nicaea, limited atonement, classical theism (simplicity, timelessness, immutability, impossibility), creeds/confession...
Jnich44 2025/04/10
Intelligent, humorous, sometimes arrogant
I have real admiration for Dr Mullins work. His lastest book is a real gem. Yet, his dry humor and intellect at times present as arrogance. I suppose ...
redfan07 2023/09/22
Favorite Podcast
I’m not the biggest podcast subscriber, but I always make it a point to listen to every new episode of The Reluctant Theologian. Being a professional ...
msbizzett 2022/12/05
Language
I began listening, but quickly stopped because two PhD speakers misused the language. They both said “I” when the correct word is “me.” For example...
G-X 2022/01/24
Excellent Theology Podcast
Not only is this one of the best theology podcasts available, but Mullins is one of the most talented interviewers you will encounter. He does an exce...
gubdognerd 2021/02/25
Consistently Stimulating
This might be the best analytic theology podcast out there. Ryan Mullins has a unique gift for making complex and abstract theological issues exceptio...
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