The GodCast

In this episode, Xavier and Rylan break down the history, main tenets, and controversies surrounding a third-century Christian philosophical theological movement called Origenism.Sources: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1123610 https://iep.utm.edu/origen-of-alexandria/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/origen/ https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/the-problem-of-eusebius https://apps.lib.umich.edu/diversity-desert/literate.html#:~:text=Literacy%20rates%20in%20the%20ancient,likely%20to%20receive%20an%20education . https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/philo/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/philo/ https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Writings-Origen/dp/B0997T43KH/ref=asc_df_B0997T43KH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533440480310&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2366654313115530396&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033500&hvtargid=pla-1434855841123&psc=1 https://www.papalencyclicals.net/councils/ecum05.htm https://www.anastasiscenter.org/atonement-sources-ec-origen-of-alexandria#:~:text=After%20his%20death%2C%20Origen%20was,of%20Origen%27s%20writings%20were%20burned . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmsa0sg4Od4

In this episode, Xavier and Rylan interview frequent guest, Karina, on Latter-day Saint folklore and culture for their first in-person interview since mid-2022.

In this episode, Rylan provides a brief overview of Hindu theology and history.

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In this episode, Xavier and Rylan dissect atheism, the psychology of religion, and the presuppositions of theism that arguably give rise to the justification of morality and logic.

In this episode, Xavier reveals the diverse opinions regarding the act of creation, the age of the earth, and even evolution. Sources/Suggested Resources: https://www.thomisticevolution.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/182/2020/05/Thomistic-Evolution-16.pdf https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/1458249.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A9049f8800a11fb9ff76edf9dc82b4a00&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&origin=search-results&acceptTC=1 https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/636685.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A9c097364d93657151a6a89d271ba782a&ab_segments=0%2FSYC-6646_basic_search%2Fltr&origin=search-results&acceptTC=1 https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plotinus/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/origen/#CreOrd https://iep.utm.edu/origen-of-alexandria/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-aVQ8MELeg

In this episode, which was recorded live for a club meeting at my high school, I debate my fellow classmate, Liam McDaniel, on whether or not the Bible supports eternal damnation or universal reconciliation? I believe that this debate is very informative and is the best debate I have participated in, at least as of right now, due to its highly-researched content and diametrically opposed viewpoints. Here is our YouTube channel, if you want to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this episode of a two-part series on Thomasine Christianity, Xavier delves into the Saint Thomas/Thomasine Christians, specifically with their origins in the ancient Christian world. Sources/Suggested Reading https://jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/5513-elcesaites https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Book_of_Thomas_the_Contender https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDQ0w_f5P2s http://gnosis.org/library/hymnpearl.htm http://gnosis.org/naghamm/bookt.html https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195393361/obo-9780195393361-0274.xml http://gnosis.org/library/inftoma.htm https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/27900517.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A2fb653af0c2c6e7911401361f4b6fe92&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&origin=search-results&acceptTC=1 https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Visions-Prophecy-Politics-Revelation/dp/0143121634

In this episode, Xavier breaks down why some of the earliest and most prominent Christian intellectuals espoused universal salvation. Universalism is a fascinating theodicy in terms of Hell, because it rules out eternal damnation and creating people destined for eternal punishment or at least annihilation and is a relevant concept in terms of comparative religion and the development of Christian theology. Also, a slight correction is needed: I misspoke in saying that Dr. John Dominic Crossan dates The Gospel of Peter to 50 AD. He believes that the passion narrative in Peter serves as the basis for the passion narrative in the canonical gospels and is a separate source predating all five documents, but does not necessarily date the gospel to that date. For more content, feel free to check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw Sources/Suggested Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CjSy9CWEeU https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/40211991.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A6e7d8a377010492d6aeea82d57517d91&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&origin=search-results http://gnosis.org/library/actjohn.htm https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%203&version=NASB http://gnosis.org/library/gospete.htm https://biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/jts/032_270.pdf https://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/sib/sib04.htm https://pure.rug.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/3791969/c5.pdf https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/actsthomas.html https://www.namb.net/apologetics/resource/the-gospel-of-peter/

In this episode, Xavier delves deep into the Apostolic Fathers, who are believed to be the disciples of apostles. Xavier explores Papias of Hierapolis, Clement of Rome, Polycarp of Smyrna, and more. Sources/Suggested Reading The Fragments of Papias - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0125.htm The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0110.htm The Apology of Aristides the Philosopher - http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/aristides-kay.html Michael S. Heiser PhD Lecture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s6EBAknNOM The First Epistle of Clement - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/1010.htm The Martyrdom of Polycarp - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0102.htm Our YouTube Channel: x https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this episode, Xavier and Rylan interview Balin about the origins, cosmology, deities, and eschatology of Norse paganism. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Mr. Graham Herman about some very fascinating mystical topics within the Theosophical Society. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this first episode of Season 2, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Pastor Susan Boegli about the history, structure, theology, traditions, and mission of the United Methodist Church. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Brother Arnold Hadd, Rabbi Bruce Kadden, Ms. Stephanie Christy, Mr. Afrasiyab Ahmad, Karina, and Mr. James Howsman from Shakerism, Reform Judaism, the Baha'i Faith, Ahmadiyya Islam, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Jehovah's Witnesses (from an ex-JW perspective). Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, and Balin interview Brother Arnold Hadd, Rabbi Bruce Kadden, Ms. Stephanie Christy, Mr. Afrasiyab Ahmad, Karina, and Mr. James Howsman from Shakerism, Reform Judaism, the Baha'i Faith, Ahmadiyya Islam, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Jehovah's Witnesses (from an ex-JW perspective). Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this episode, Xavier and Rylan talk about Zoroaster, Ahura Maza, Angra Mainyu, Zoroastrianism's influence on other religions, and more. Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

In this episode, which should be up on YouTube soon, Xavier interviews his grandfather, Jim Nazzal, who is an ordained deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

Note: Yargh! There have been some issues with the microphones as of late (specifically this episode and the last), but I think you will really enjoy this conversation, as Jesus's angelic Christology is a hotly debated topic among both evangelical Christian apologists and theologians and secular academics alike. In this episode, Xavier and Rylan debate whether or not the Biblical authors viewed Jesus as an angelic being. Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw

Happy Memorial Day American listeners and international listeners alike! Firstly, sorry for the amplified breathing in the background when my grandfather is talking (technical difficulties), which I tried to get rid of, but you can still hear some of it. Secondly, if you can get past that, the interview really shows a lot of the tension and intensity of the Cold War Era from a firsthand witness, which is a really special thing. Thirdly, stay tuned for a planned episode entitled “Roman Catholicism: Interviewing My Deacon Grandpa." This should come out relatively soon. "Episode 24 | Ahmadi Muslim Imam Interview" should be coming out even sooner.

In this episode, Xavier explains Manichaeaism, a universalist, syncretic, and Christian-influenced religion that contained Jesus, Zoroaster, and the Buddha as prophets and was arguably the world's first world religion. Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMW63MBn6CNfeuICmUsBkqw Sources: http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/giants/giants.htm Xaviant Haze, Ancient Giants: History, Myth, and Scientific Evidence from around the World, 2018, Simon and Schuster, ISBN 978-1591432944 https://press.huc.edu/jewish-lore-manichaean-cosmogony-studies-book-of-giants/#.XJ15usBKi00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vjzr9ONXi4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJJyuVn7nsw&t=1s http://www.gnosis.org/library/parsnak.htm https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09591a.htm http://gnosis.org/library/fund.htm http://www.gnosis.org/library/psaj31.htm http://www.gnosis.org/library/parsnak.htm http://gnosis.org/library/parsnak.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manichaeism