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Real Seekers
I'm a person sincerely interested in seeking religious truth, for years I studied and did my best to seek out the truth about God's existence, the existence and nature of the afterlife and which religion might be true and/or endorsed by God. At the end of my searching, I came to the conclusion that Christianity is the religion that God wants me to follow and believe. I hope to help other "real seekers" in their journey to finding the same truth that I did. I can be reached via email at…
Episodes
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Shroud Wars: Interviewing John Loken (a Pro-Shroud Non-Religious Agnostic)
In this episode I interview John Loken from the Shroud Science Group. John takes a Pro-Shroud position (though he prefers not to use that label for himself) in…
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Shroud Wars: Barrie Schwortz is Back! (Part 2)- What We Know For Sure About the Shroud Images
Barrie Schwortz is Back! Again! In this episode, I'm joined by Barrie Schwortz, a world-renowned expert on the Shroud of Turin and the official STURP…
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Shroud Wars: Panel Review Show (Part 1)- The Dating of the Shroud (with Hugh Farey & Bob Rucker)
This the start of a new series, my Shroud Wars Panel Review Sessions series! In this series I will be bringing on various Shroud experts to discuss the pros…
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Dr. Joseph Bergeron: A Medical Perspective on Jesus' Death, Resurrection & the Shroud of Turin
I'm joined by the famous apologist and medical expert Joseph W. Bergeron, a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with decades of experience…
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Shroud Wars- Interview with Guy Powell (Dale Guest Stars on His Podcast)
In this special episode, I'm a guest on Guy Powell's great Shroud podcast, "The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin", to discuss some of my more unique ideas…
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Historical Perspectives (Part 2 Finale)- Faith & Reason Series (William Clifford & William James)
Finishing off my series on Faith & Reason and the question of what one ought to do when one thinks that the arguments both for and against the existence of God…
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Historical Perspectives (Part 2)- Anslem's Ontoligical Argument + Faith & Reason (Scriven & Pascal)
Moving on with my historical survey of philosophers from the past, I first take a look at the original ontological argument as laid out by the 11th cenutry…
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David Hume & Miracles (Part 2)- Refuting Hume's "Abject Failure" Argument
In this episode, I finish off this series with my own personal evaluation of Hume's two-step argument against the possiblity of rationally relying on…
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David Hume & Miracles (Part 1)- The Relevant Background Knowledge
In this episode, I go over the relevant background knowledge outlining David Hume's famous (or rather infamous) argument against testimonial evidence for…
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Historical Cosmological & Teleological/Design Arguments for God (Aquinas, Clarke & Paley)
I had some guests reschedule some shows or later in the month and so I figured I would put on a bonus solo show whereby I present and evaluate 3 Classical or…
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TheoGeeks: Paul & Women in Ministry
In this episode of TheoGeeks, David and I engage in the Egalitarianism (Dale) vs. Complementarianism (David R.) debate and discuss whether or not women can…
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Christian Salvation- The Predestination/Election Debate (with David KC & David Russell)
Continueing on with my series on trying to understand and address the objections of former Biblical Unitarian turned skeptic David Kemball-Cook, both David…
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Shroud Wars: An Islamic Perspective on the Shroud (with Arif Khan)
Arif Khan, a friend of Barrie Schwortz, joins me to discuss his Pro-Shroud position from an Ahmadiyya Muslim perspective. We assess many of the similarities…
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Shroud Solo Show (Bonus)- Previously Unaired Q&A & Round 1 Debate (Alan vs. Dale on STURP)
In this bonus Shroud show, I decided to post up some bits of previous Shroud shows that I edited out due to irrelevancy and time constraints. The first bit is…
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Harry Stark (Part 4)- Science Proves the Soul
Everyone's favorite biologist is back and this time he's argueing that the scientific data related to our brains and how they function shows that we have an…
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TheoGeeks- The Beatitudes In-Depth (Part 1) [ReUpload]
This week it's David Russell's turn to pick a topic and he wishes to do an in-depth analysis of the Beatitudes in Matt 5 and so we do so. We go over things…
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TheoGeeks- The Beatitudes In-Depth (Part 1)
This week it's David Russell's turn to pick a topic and he wishes to do an in-depth analysis of the Beatitudes in Matt 5 and so we do so. We go over things…
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Harry Stark (Part 3B)- Biologist Responds to the Atheists & Skeptics
Last time, as a professional biologist and scientist, Harry Stark provided his case on how science helps to prove the existence of God. Atheists and skeptics…
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Proving My Molinistic Defeater for the Problem of Evil (with skeptical Theist David Kemball-Cook)
In this episode, David Kemball-Cook returns to discuss mt response to his previous argument regarding the Problem of Evil. In response, I raised the Molinistic…
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Barrie Schwortz is Back! (Part 1)- Photography & the Shroud of Turin
Barrie Schwortz is Back! In this episode, I'm joined by Barrie Schwortz, a world-renowned expert on the Shroud of Turin and the official STURP photographer…
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Ray Comfort (Christian Apologist) vs. Vel the Atheist (from Club Schadenfreude Blogs)
This was another fan request, this time from an entrenched Atheist named Vel from Club Schadenfreude Blogs, where she debates various issues with famous…
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God at the Crossroads of Worldviews- Dr. Paul Seungoh Chung
Dr. Paul Seungoh Chung joins me to discuss how science relates to religious truths about the reality of God based on his book entitled, ". Everything from…
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Reviewing Islam: Contrasting Christianity's Trinity Doctrine vs. Islam's Tawheed Doctrine
In this episode, I review the Muslim Metaphysician's take on the Trinity and why he feels it is logically incoherent. I show that this Muslim is in error on…
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TheoGeeks: Joshua 8 & the Newest Archeological Findings
In this episode, David Russell, Tyler Fowler and I discuss some of the archeological findings that support the truth of Joshua 8:30-35 (including the…
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Harry Stark #3- Biologist Says Science Points to God
This short video was done by our good friend Harry Stark. This time around he reveals his real name and expertise and argues that the latest scientific…
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Biblical Forgiveness vs. Grace
In this episode, I share my take on the Biblical notion of forgiveness in the light of God's saving grace; how and when is true forgiveness to be offered to…
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Shroud Wars: The Sudarium of Oviedo & the Shroud of Turin (with César Barta)
In this great episode I'm joined by world-renowned Sudarium of Oviedo expert César Barta who tells us about the latest research in his book on the Sudarium's…
Real SeekersThe Divine Hiddenness Argument (Part 1B)- Establishing the Incompatibiluty Premise (Premises 5-7)
Part 1B provides an assessment of Premises 5-7 of our version of the Divine Hiddeness Argument; together these establish the "Incompatibiluty Premise" element…
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The Divine Hiddenness Argument (Part 1A)- Establishing the Concept of God (Premises 1-4)
Continuing on with my "Existence of God" solo series, in deference to a fan of the show, I wanted to change gears and go out of the proper order so as to…
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Contemporary Biblical Narratives- The Wise Man with Michele Chynoweth
I’m joined by Michele Chynoweth, a well-known best-selling author who writes modern day fiction stories to represent various Biblically faithful lessons and…
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Shroud Solo Show (Part 18B)- Assessing the Electrostatic Mechanism Hypotheses
In the final half of Part 18 of my Shroud Solo Show series, I provide an assessment of the 4-5 Electrostatic mechanisms that have been proposed to account for…
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Shroud Solo Show (Part 18A)- Intro to Electrostatic Mechanism Hypotheses
In the first half of Part 18 of my Shroud Solo Show series, I provide an introduction to the 4-5 Electrostatic mechanisms that have been proposed to account…
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Debating the Atonement- with David Kemball-Cook & David Russell
David Kemball-Cook is back to discuss his problems with the Atonement of Jesus. We discuss the morality and Biblical warrant for this essential christian…
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Playing Devil’s Advocate (Part 3)- Finale Review
In this episode I finish my review of "Caleb the Atheist's" case AGAINST the Resurrection of Jesus. We finish off assessing the appearances as reported in the…
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Playing Devil’s Advocate (Part 2)- The Case AGAINST the Empty Tomb, Paul & James
In Part 2, I review "“Caleb the Atheist's” case AGAINST the truth of Jesus’ Resurrection, specifically based on the evidence from the Empty Tomb and the…
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Playing Devil's Advocate (Part 1)- Revieiwing Caleb Jackson's Case AGAINST the Resurrection
In this episode I review "Caleb the Atheist"'s case AGAINST the truth of Jesus' Resurrection, specifically based on various prior probability factors such as…
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Reviewing Hary Stark (Part 2)- His Atheists Believe in God & Abortion Videos
In this episode, I fulfill one of my promises to a fan of the show to review some of his work. The first video is "Left Atheism" whereby he looks at 6 famous…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: The Evil-God Challenge- (My Faith Unaltered Presentation + BONUS After-show)
This is a special episdoe for me as I present about a year and half's worth of research for my Master's Thesis/MRP on the infamous Evil-God Challenge, which…
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New "Faith Unaltered" Show Opening Night- (with Dr. Jonathan McLatchie, Myself and Others as Guests)
I was asked to be a guest on the opening night of the brand new "Faith Unaltered" Podcast and radio show. After a brief interview, we go to open mic night…
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Shroud Solo Shows (Part 17)- Dr. Leoncio Garza-Valdes & the Bacteria/Fungal Hypothesis
In this short episode, I evaluate Dr. Leoncio Garza-Valdes' idea that bacteria produce an organic coating (what he calls a "bioplastic coating") over time on…
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Shroud Wars Debates: Giulio Fanti, Robert Siefker & Bob Rucker Discuss their Theories
In this Shroud Wars episode, I'm joined by Dr. Giulio Fanti, Robert Siefker and Bob Rucker to discuss the evidence for and against the historical provenance of…
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Morality Finale (Part 2)- S&S RoundTable Cont.
Here is Part 2 of the S&S Morality Round Table- this is the last of the S&S shows that I was a part of as a guest.
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Morality Finale (Part 1)- S&S Roundtable with Randal Rauser, Marvin Wallace and othes
This was the grand finale of the 7-part series on Morality that S&S did (of which I was in 3 of the shows myself). In part 1 Marvin Wallace talks primarily…
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Shroud Solo Show (Part 16)- The "Russell Effect" Hypothesis
In this short episode, I assess the merits (or rather demerits) of Dr. Allan Mill's Singlet Oxygen based "Russell Effect" hypothesis (a known photographic…
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Tony Costa- Evaluating Biblical Miracles
My friend and mentor Dr. Tony Costa joins me to discuss his take on the historicity of Jesus miracles in the Gospels as well as other Biblical miracles beyond…
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Shroud Solo Show (Part 15)- Volkringer Patterns Hypothesis
In this episode, I evaluate the next "Ordinary Naturalistic Mechanism"- the Voliringer Patterns hypothesis by Jean Volkringer in 1942 (as well as the revised…
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Democracy of the Dead- Leaping into Faith
I'm joined by Matt from Democracy of the Dead. We discuss his faith journey and reasons for believing in God and Christianity in particular. Interestingly…
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TheoGeeks The Return: Discussing Jesus Deity
TheoGeeks is back! After a short hiatus, David Russell and I have returned to continue on with the podcast. This time around we are discussing Jesus' Deity…
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The Problem of Evil Discussed- With David Russell and David Kemball-Cook
Dr. David Kemball-Cook is back! The former Biblical Unitarian who lost his faith a few months back. Both David Russell and I team up to work through the…
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Reviewing Harry Stark's Comparative Religion Video
A Christian fan of the show, Harry Stark, messaged me with a great video that he made and asked me to post it up while providing my feedback on it. If you have…
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Dr. Igal German- New Ministry
In this show I interview Dr. Igal German to speak about his new ministry and various issues pertaining to Christian apologetics.
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Shroud Solo Show (Part 14)- Gas Diffusion Mechanisms
In this episode I go over the second non-artistic "ordinary naturalistic" mechanism known as the Gas Diffusion/Evaporation mechanism. In particular, I evaluate…
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Jesus Mythicism Refuted (Part 4B)- The Trial of Jesus in the Talmud (b San. 43a)
In Part 4B, I lay out the newest evidence from the Rabbinical tradition regarding Jesus trial in b San 43a. I find that this is successful in proving that the…
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Jesus Mythicism Refuted (Part 4A)- Evaluating Religious Jewish Rabbi (Non-Christian) Sources
In Part 4 of my Jesus Mythicism Refuted series, I evaluate the last of our non-Christian historical sources in the form of some of the texts about Jesus in the…
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Miracles: S&S Group Talk (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of the show with Teddi vs. a gaggle of fundy lay skeptics.
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Miracles: S&S Group Discussion (Part 1)
This episode was made the last week where I was the christian co-host of S&S. I already posted up my Solo show on Miracles on here, but this was the group show…
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Shroud Debate After-Show (Teddi Pappas vs. Hugh Farey)- Dale Reviews
Last week, we saw the debate between two Shroud experts, Teddi Pappas on the Pro-Shroud side and Hugh Farey on the Shroud skeptic side. After the debate, the…
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BONUS- Shroud Debate- Hugh Farey vs. Teddi Pappas
This is an old S&S episode where Hugh Farey debates Teddi Pappas on the Shroud.
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The Complete Sinner's Guide- Shroud Time (with Teddi Pappas & Myself on PORA Guest Host Month)
Teddi Pappas and myself are invited to speak on the Shroud of Turin for PORA's guest host month. Tyler Fowler and Joshua Davidson, the hosts of the Complete…
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God as Creator & Ruler of Everything
This is an old Season 2 episode of S&S where David J. and I debate the doctrine of creatio ex nihilo and God's divine providence.