What does it mean to say that God “works all things according to the purposes of his will”? How can we understand God clocking in for a shift in his sovereign occupation? Episode 34 thatdankent.com/god-works-only…

David Ray Griffin sees process theism as the theology of the future. Is he right? Dan Kent reflects. Episode 35 thatdankent.com/what-is-the-fu…

Andrew Wilson claims Psalm 139 poses an “enormous challenge” for open theists, as it claims that God knows all the days formed for me, even days that are still to come. Dan shows why this argument poses little challenge at all to open theists. Episode 36 thatdankent.com/does-open-thei…

Surprising God is at about 44,000 words. Plugging away! In the meantime, here's something I wrote this morning. Enjoy!

New episode out where I interact with this sermon clip.

WHEN IS THE WILL FREE? Dan breaks down Peter van Inwagen’s classic article, highlighting how his article exposes common problems with the academic attempt to understand free will—especially the attempt to prove or disprove its reality. Episode 37 thatdankent.com/when-is-the-wi…

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RC Sproul: His Rotten Hermeneutic and Atonement Theology Episode 38 thatdankent.com/rc-sproul-and-…

Book Update: 48,000 carefully chosen, meticulously crafted, deeply contemplated words.

What does Jesus mean in John 15:5 when he tells his disciples: "apart from me you can do nothing"? Does that mean God does everything through us? Episode 39 thatdankent.com/what-does-jesu…

Dan Kent looks at Calvin’s claim that the first function of the Law is to convince us of our weakness and sin. Episode 40 thatdankent.com/law-and-loathi…

Dan Kent tries to define Theological Memoir. Episode 41 thatdankent.com/what-is-theolo…

What Does Grammar Say About God? Dan Kent tries to show why grammar might be more interesting than your school teachers led you to believe. (Episode 42) thatdankent.com/what-does-gram…

Good word, Jerry.

Much of this piece was a chunk removed from my book. They call it "writing," but they should call it "cutting." My draft is at 52,000 words. My file of cut sections is at 54,000 words.

Grab your favorite brand of spinach and join Dan Kent, hoping God puts this tweet on his fridge as he explores 1 Corinthians 15:10. Paul says he is what he is because of God’s grace. Does this mean everything Paul is-and-does is actually God doing it? Dan discusses. Episode 43 thatdankent.com/does-god-do-ev…

Is Open Theism the Only View that Makes Sense of Sabbath? Calvin says everything that happens is because God brings it about. God never rests. But Sabbath is to rest. How can a God who does everything rest? Dan discusses… Episode 45 thatdankent.com/is-open-theism…

Paul Eddy claims the debate about God's foreknowledge is an opinion-level debate, not a doctrine-level debate. Do you agree? Here the rest of the discussion HERE: open.spotify.com/episode/2uH9ac…

Does the Essentially Kenotic God have a problem with love? Thomas Oord Responds. Listen to the entire episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3trhL4… 🍻