Episode 139 - Our Favorite Debates

Original air date: May 10th, 2024

Introduction
Chad and Brian discuss their favorite and most memorable debates between Christian apologists/philosophers and atheists/skeptics

Chad's Debate Picks
1. James Crossley vs. William Lane Craig - Was Jesus Raised from the Dead? (2012)
Highlights Craig's case for the resurrection based on postmortem appearances
Contrasting styles of young Crossley vs distinguished Craig
2. Jeffrey Lowder vs. Frank Turek - What Better Explains Reality: Naturalism or Theism? (2016)
Appreciates Lowder's formal case for naturalism reminiscent of Craig
Admires the cordiality and clash of Lowder's logic vs Turek's rhetoric
3. Christopher Hitchens vs. William Lane Craig
The "prizefight" lead-up and spectacle surrounding this legendary debate
Contrasts Craig's arguments vs Hitchens' emotional appeals
4. Braxton Hunter vs. Matt Dillahunty (2019)
Hunter exposes issues in Dillahunty's epistemology
Effectively argues for Kalam cosmological argument and argument from free will
5. Craig vs Francisco Ayala - Is Intelligent Design Viable? (2013)
Craig debates an award-winning evolutionary scientist
Craig has to think on his feet against unfamiliar arguments from Ayala
6. Chris Date vs. Dale Tuggy - Is Jesus Human and Not Divine?
High-level, rich, respectful debate between able defenders of their positions
Highlights Date's ancient bird imagery argument for Christ's deity
7. Paul Draper vs. William Lane Craig
Craig debates a formidable philosophical adversary
Interesting to see Craig on his heels against some unfamiliar arguments

Brian's Debate Picks
1. William Lane Craig vs. Peter Atkins
The famous "put that in your pipe" moment where Craig lists what science can't explain
2. Norm Geisler vs. Paul Kurtz on John Ankerberg Show
Admires Geisler's rapid-fire responses to a breadth of objections

Bonus: Worst Debate - Jeff Durbin & James White vs Dr. Clark & Dan Ellis (2020)
Dr. Clark engaged in bizarre antics like throwing books, demanding miracles
One of the most cringeworthy debates they've seen

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