Rethinking Hell
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsRethinking Hell is a central resource for a view on Hell called Conditional Immortality (a.k.a. conditionalism or annihilationism). Focusing on this biblical view as held by many Evangelical Christians, we interview notable proponents, respond to the challenges of critics, present the stories of people who once held to the traditional view but are now rethinking hell, and much more.
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Episode 58: Persuasive or Evasive? Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Shifts in Traditionalist Dialectics, with Ronnie Demler
July 22, 2014 20:06 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBRethinking Hell contributor Ronnie Demler delivers his presentation, “Persuasive or Evasive? Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Shifts in Traditionalist Dialectics,” at the inaugural Rethinking Hell Conference, 2014. Notes accompanying Ronnie’s presentation http://rethinkinghell.com/audio/meta/notes/demler_handout.pdf Rethinking Hell Book and Conference Links Rethinking Hell Book Ordering … Continue reading →
Episode 57: Death, Adam and Eve, and Ephesians 2:1, with Joey Dear (Part 1)
June 16, 2014 15:55 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBRethinking Hell contributor Joey Dear discusses the meaning of death, what the Bible means when it speaks of living people as if dead, and what it all means for conditionalism. Stay tuned for part two in an upcoming episode! Links … Continue reading →
Episode 56: The [True] Truth About Hell; A Response to John MacArthur, with Joey Dear and Chris Date (Part 3)
May 30, 2014 15:11 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBRethinking Hell contributors Joey Dear and Chris Date respond to Pastor John MacArthur’s 2011 sermon, “The Truth About Hell.” This episode contains the third and final part of their discussion. Links MacArthur’s Sermon, “The Truth About Hell” http://www.gty.org/resources/sermons/80-376/the-truth-about-hell Rethinking Hell … Continue reading →
Episode 55: The [True] Truth About Hell; A Response to John MacArthur, with Joey Dear and Chris Date (Part 2)
May 15, 2014 06:07 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBRethinking Hell contributors Joey Dear and Chris Date respond to Pastor John MacArthur’s 2011 sermon, “The Truth About Hell.” This episode contains part two of their discussion; stay tuned for an upcoming episode containing part three. Links MacArthur’s Sermon, “The … Continue reading →
Episode 54: The [True] Truth About Hell; A Response to John MacArthur, with Joey Dear and Chris Date (Part 1)
April 29, 2014 08:17 - 1 hour - 47 MBRethinking Hell contributors Joey Dear and Chris Date respond to Pastor John MacArthur’s 2011 sermon, “The Truth About Hell.” This episode contains part one of their discussion; stay tuned for an upcoming episode containing part two. Links MacArthur’s Sermon, “The … Continue reading →
Episode 53: God’s Justice, God’s Mercy, with Harold Eberle
April 15, 2014 19:42 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBHarold Eberle, founder of Worldcast Ministries & Publishing, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his evangelism, conditionalism, and his book, Hell: God’s Justice, God’s Mercy. Links Worldcast Ministries & Publishing http://worldcastministries.com/ Harold’s book, Hell: God’s Justice, God’s Mercy … Continue reading →
Episode 52: The Fire That Reconciles, with Shawn Bawulski
April 02, 2014 23:41 - 1 hour - 82 MBDr. Shawn Bawulski, Assistant Professor of Theology at LCC International University, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss a variation of traditionalism known as “reconciliationism,” and some of the challenges to conditionalism which he offers in his 2010 Philosophia Christi … Continue reading →
Episode 51: Questioning the Bible Answer Man: A Response to Hank Hanegraaff, with Nick Quient and Ronnie Demler
March 12, 2014 02:54 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBRethinking Hell contributor Nick Quient joins guest contributor Ronnie Demler to respond to various comments made about hell and annihilationism by Hank Hanegraaff, the “Bible Answer Man” and President of the Christian Research Institute. Discussed Texts They will suffer the … Continue reading →
Episode 50: Necrophobia! with Glenn Peoples and Chris Date
March 04, 2014 18:49 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBRethinking Hell contributors Glenn Peoples and Chris Date discuss thanatophobia or necrophobia, the fear of death, and its relevance to the evangelical debate over hell. Links Greg Koukl on Stand to Reason, November 12, 2013 http://www.str.org/podcasts/weekly-audio/facing-danger-november-12-2013#.UxYSRnmPJqN Glenn’s blog, “Right Reason” … Continue reading →
Episode 49: 2014 Book and Conference Teaser
February 22, 2014 06:05 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBRethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism editors and contributors gather for a supersized episode of the podcast to share details about the 2014 Wipf & Stock publication, and July’s inaugural Rethinking Hell conference! Rethinking Hell Book and Conference Links Rethinking … Continue reading →
Episode 48: Rethinking Hell Down Under with Ralph Bowles
February 16, 2014 00:02 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MBIn Episode 48, we hear from Ralph Bowles. Ralph is involved in the work of the Anglican Church in Brisbane, Australia. He is also the author of “Does Revelation 14:11 Teach Eternal Torment? Examining a Proof-Text on Hell,” which appeared … Continue reading →
Episode 47: The Dark Side of Destiny, with Greg Crofford
January 28, 2014 22:03 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDr. Gregory Crofford joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the threefold doctrinal test he subjects competing views of hell to in his book, The Dark Side of Destiny: Hell Re-Examined. Links The Dark Side of Destiny: Hell Re-Examined, … Continue reading →
Episode 46: Immortality in the Early Church, with John Roller (Part 2)
January 16, 2014 18:28 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBDr. John Roller joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss what the early Church Fathers believed about human immortality and the final fate of the lost, as he examines in his book, The Doctrine of Immortality in the Early Church. This … Continue reading →
Episode 45: Immortality in the Early Church, with John Roller (Part 1)
January 08, 2014 05:13 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBDr. John Roller joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss what the early Church Fathers believed about human immortality and the final fate of the lost, as he examines in his book, The Doctrine of Immortality in the Early Church. Links … Continue reading →
Episode 44: The Geography of Hell, with Kim Papaioannou
December 18, 2013 21:08 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBDr. Kim Papaioannou joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the “locales” of future punishment and his book, The Geography of Hell in the Teaching of Jesus: Gehena, Hades, the Abyss, the Outer Darkness Where There Is Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth. … Continue reading →
Episode 43: The Evangelical Universalist, with Robin Parry
December 03, 2013 15:31 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBDr. Robin Parry joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss universalism and his book (written under the pseudonym Gregory MacDonald), The Evangelical Universalist. Links The Evangelical Universalist, 2nd ed, available at Amazon. Robin’s blog, Theological Scribbles.
Episode 42: Hell and Mr. Fudge, with Jim Wood
November 17, 2013 16:27 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJim Wood, co-producer of Hell and Mr. Fudge, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Greg Stump to discuss the making of the movie, and the story it tells of Edward Fudge’s life and persistence in the face of controversy and opposition. Listen … Continue reading →
Episode 41: Damning Assumptions, with Max Sotak
November 05, 2013 14:55 - 46 minutes - 32.5 MBDr. Max Sotak joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the assumptions read by traditionalists into the text of Scripture, as he details in his book, Damning Assumptions: What Advocates of Endless Torment Take for Granted. Links Dr. Sotak’s … Continue reading →
Episode 40: All You Want to Know About Hell, with Steve Gregg
October 22, 2013 15:26 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBSteve Gregg, host of “The Narrow Path,” joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the three views of hell and his new book, All You Want to Know About Hell: Three Christian Views of God’s Final Solution to the … Continue reading →
Episode 39: Is Hell Forever? Chris Date and Phil Fernandes Debate Hell
October 08, 2013 20:13 - 2 hours - 118 MBOn Saturday, September 28th, 2013, Dr. Phil Fernandes and Rethinking Hell contributor, Chris Date, debated the proposition, “The punishment of hell will be annihilation: the everlasting loss of life and conscious existence.” Date affirmed, articulating and defending conditional immortality and … Continue reading →
Episode 38: The Centrality of Conditionalism, with Tom Robinson
October 01, 2013 17:59 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBDr. Tom Robinson, elder and senior minister at the Manhattan Church of Christ, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss what he sees as the central significance of conditional immortality to many other areas of the Christian faith. Links Dr. … Continue reading →
Episode 37: The Making of an Atheist, with Jim Spiegel
September 18, 2013 04:35 - 59 minutes - 48 MBDr. Jim Spiegel, Professor of Philosophy & Religion at Taylor University, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Dr. Glenn Peoples to discuss conditionalism and Jim’s book, The Making of an Atheist. Links Dr. Spiegel’s employee profile at the Taylor University website Dr. … Continue reading →
Episode 36: Straight Thinking About Hell Part 2, with Daniel Sinclair and Chris Date
September 05, 2013 20:30 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIn the three most recent episodes of their Straight Thinking podcast, Reasons to Believe featured Ken Samples discussing the biblical doctrine of hell and final punishment, and offering some criticisms of conditional immortality and annihilationism. In this episode, fellow Rethinking … Continue reading →
Episode 35: Straight Thinking About Hell Part 1, with Daniel Sinclair and Chris Date
September 02, 2013 21:01 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn the three most recent episodes of their Straight Thinking podcast, Reasons to Believe featured Ken Samples discussing the biblical doctrine of hell and final punishment, and offering some criticisms of conditional immortality and annihilationism. In this episode, fellow Rethinking … Continue reading →
Episode 34: Why Didn’t They Tell Me That? with Mike Owens
August 27, 2013 14:28 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBMike Owens joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his recently published book, So, Why Didn’t They Tell Me That in Church?, and the topic of its controversial tenth chapter promoting conditionalism. And click here to support the 2014 Rethinking Hell … Continue reading →
Episode 33: Standing for Authority, with Chuck McKnight
August 14, 2013 15:55 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBBlogger Chuck McKnight joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss how he became a conditionalist, and how it cost him his job at Answers in Genesis. Rethinking Hell promotes unity within evangelical Christianity on all non-essential matters, and we take no … Continue reading →
Episode 32: A Year of Rethinking Hell
July 30, 2013 03:47 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThe Rethinking Hell contributors and a few special guests join Chris Date for a supersized episode of the podcast, to celebrate our one year anniversary and discuss the past year of ministry, feedback from our readers and listeners, and the ministry … Continue reading →
Episode 31: Quenching Zeal? with Craig Blomberg
July 23, 2013 15:51 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBDr. Craig Blomberg joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his criticisms of conditional immortality, and how evangelicals who disagree on the topic of hell should engage in the conversation. Links Dr. Blomberg’s faculty page at Denver Seminary His “New Testament … Continue reading →
Episode 30: Christ Minimized? with Jon Zens
July 09, 2013 14:53 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBDr. Jon H. Zens joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss universalism and his book, Christ Minimized? A Response to Rob Bell’s Love Wins. Links Jon Zens’ website, http://www.jonzens.com/ Jon’s book, Christ Minimized?, available for purchase at his website “Searching … Continue reading →
Episode 29: Conditionalism and Reformed Theology, with Stan and Adam Murrell (Part 2)
June 26, 2013 00:19 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBDr. Stanford E. Murrell and his son Adam Murrell, Reformed theologians and authors from Redeeming Grace Ministries, join Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss conditionalism and its compatibility with Reformed theology. This episode contains the second half of the discussion; listen … Continue reading →
Episode 28: Conditionalism and Reformed Theology, with Stan and Adam Murrell
June 19, 2013 16:02 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBDr. Stanford E. Murrell and his son Adam Murrell, Reformed theologians and authors from Redeeming Grace Ministries, join Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss conditionalism and its compatibility with Reformed theology. This episode contains the first half of the … Continue reading →
Episode 27: The Jesus (and Hell) Scandals, with David Instone-Brewer
June 04, 2013 16:10 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBDr. David Instone-Brewer joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the nature and scandal of hell as he discusses in his book, The Jesus Scandals: Why He Shocked His Contemporaries (and Still Shocks Today). Links The Jesus Scandals website, www.biblescandals.com Dr. … Continue reading →
Episode 26: A Response to Thomas Dollahite, with Joey Dear and Chris Date (Part 2)
May 20, 2013 17:52 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn a 2011 conference on eternal punishment at Sovereign Grace Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Thomas Dollahite, professor and Dean of Academics at Christ Seminary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivered a lecture critical of annihilationism entitled Annihilationism Considered. In … Continue reading →
Episode 25: A Response to Thomas Dollahite, with Joey Dear and Chris Date
May 15, 2013 00:05 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBIn a 2011 conference on eternal punishment at Sovereign Grace Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Thomas Dollahite, professor and Dean of Academics at Christ Seminary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivered a lecture critical of annihilationism entitled Annihilationism Considered. In this episode, fellow Rethinking Hell … Continue reading →
Episode 24: Discussing the Case for Annihilationism, with Steve Jeffery
April 09, 2013 20:28 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBTraditionalist Dr. Steve Jeffery, co-author of Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the positive case for annihilationism presented by Dr. Glenn Peoples in episode four of the Rethinking Hell … Continue reading →
Episode 23: Response to Matt Waymeyer (Part 3)
March 27, 2013 19:34 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBIn the 2012 Shepherd’s Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur’s Master’s Seminary, faculty member Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is the third and final installment of … Continue reading →
Episode 22: The End of the Unrepentant, with Webb Mealy
March 05, 2013 23:46 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBDr. Webb Mealy, author of The End of the Unrepentant: A Study of the Biblical Themes of Fire and Being Consumed, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss the final annihilation of the unsaved as part of a systematic, premillennial … Continue reading →
Episode 21: Response to Matt Waymeyer (Part 2)
March 01, 2013 04:27 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn the 2012 Shepherd’s Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur’s Master’s Seminary, faculty member Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is Part 2 of our response … Continue reading →
Episode 20: A Response to Matt Waymeyer’s Annihilation Lecture at Shepherd’s Conference 2012
February 21, 2013 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn the 2012 Shepherd’s Conference, an annual event sponsored by John MacArthur’s Master’s Seminary, faculty member Dr. Matt Waymeyer delivered a lecture critical of Annihilationism, entitled Hell Under Fire. This episode of Rethinking Hell is a response to Matt’s lecture, featuring new … Continue reading →
Episode 19: Eternity: Heaven or Hell, with David Reagan
February 12, 2013 22:17 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBDr. David Reagan, author of the book Eternity: Heaven or Hell?, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book and what convinces him that conditionalism is the biblical view of final punishment. Links Lamb & Lion Ministries: http://www.lamblion.com/ Dr. Reagan’s … Continue reading →
Episode 18: A Response to Chris Rosebrough, with Chris Date and Glenn Peoples
February 04, 2013 23:13 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBDr. Glenn Peoples joins Chris Date for a special extra long episode of the podcast, to respond to Pirate Christian Radio’s Chris Rosebrough, who critiqued the conditionalist writing of Dr. David Reagan in his recent interview on Worldview Weekend Radio. Links Chris … Continue reading →
Episode 17: The Truth About Heaven and Hell, with Douglas Jacoby
January 29, 2013 05:01 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBDouglas Jacoby, author of the upcoming book What’s the Truth About Heaven and Hell? joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book, his unique take on Conditionalism which he calls Terminism, and his experience as a long-time conditionalist. Referenced … Continue reading →
Episode 16: The Family that Debates (Hell) Together, with Adam and Melanie Zens
January 15, 2013 13:37 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBYouTube apologists Adam Zens, and his 15-year old daughter Melanie, join Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss raising critical thinkers, and how to respectfully disagree with one’s family over the nature of hell. The Zenses Online Adam Zens’ YouTube … Continue reading →
Episode 15: The Lie of Hell, with Roger Harper
December 31, 2012 19:12 - 35 minutes - 25 MBRoger Harper, author of The Lie of Hell, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his book, the significance of the distinction between Hades and Gehenna, some of the early influences on the traditional view of hell, and more. … Continue reading →
Episode 14: Rescue From Death, with Robert Taylor (Part 2)
December 19, 2012 17:06 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBPart 2 of Chris Date’s discussion with Dr. Robert Taylor, author of Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, to discuss differences among conditionalists and why consistent Dispensationalists will believe in the annihilation of the unsaved. Referenced Resources Rescue From Death: … Continue reading →
Episode 13: Rescue From Death, with Robert Taylor
December 11, 2012 22:14 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBDr. Robert Taylor, author of Rescue From Death: John 3:16 Salvation, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss differences among conditionalists and why consistent Dispensationalists will believe in the annihilation of the unsaved. Referenced Resources Rescue From Death: John … Continue reading →
Episode 12: Keep Calm and Rethink Hell, with Justin Brierley
November 27, 2012 07:16 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBJustin Brierley, host of the UK radio program “Unbelievable,” joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss hell and a well-known Seattle pastor’s reaction when he discovered that Justin is a conditionalist. Referenced Resources The “Unbelievable?” website: http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Justin’s interview … Continue reading →
Episode 11: Hellbound? with Kevin Miller
November 19, 2012 17:15 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBKevin Miller joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss hell and his most recent documentary, “Hellbound?” Referenced Resources The “Hellbound?” documentary website: http://www.hellboundthemovie.com/ Kevin’s blog post, “Talking to Christians About Hell: It’s Not As Easy As You’d Think“ Kevin recommends … Continue reading →
Episode 10: What Siddhartha Wanted with Douglas Wilson
November 13, 2012 20:09 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBPastor Douglas Wilson, critic of conditional immortality, joins Rethinking Hell contributor Chris Date to discuss his objections to belief in the final annihilation of the unsaved. Promoted Resources Doug Wilson’s blog, “Blog and Mablog”: http://www.dougwils.com/ The church at which Doug pastors: http://www.christkirk.com/ Podcast … Continue reading →
Episode 9: Everything New with Jeff Cook
October 30, 2012 18:22 - 46 minutes - 32 MBChristian philosopher Jeff Cook joins Rethinking Hell contributor Joshua Anderson to discuss conditionalism and his recent book, Everything New. Promoted Resources The website for Everything New: http://everythingnew.org/ The church at which Jeff pastors: http://www.whatisatlas.com/ The philosophy department of UNC where Jeff lectures: http://www.unco.edu/philosophy/ Podcast … Continue reading →