The Best Argument for God’s Existence (Philosopher Pat Flynn) |🎙R+F Podcast

Can God’s existence be proven? Thomistic philosopher Pat Flynn confidently answers: “Yes.” In his new book “The Best Argument for God”, he shows how to unite the best insights of Thomas Aquinas, Gottfried Leibniz, and other brilliant thinkers into one grand demonstration of God.

In this podcast, we analyze the book’s key ideas, discuss the main objections, and tackle difficult questions in the philosophy of religion. (And we’ll also talk about fitness — because Pat is not only a philosopher but also a coach!)

Join us for a dose of both intellectual and physical power! (And don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video with your friends.)

👤 PODCAST GUEST

Pat Flynn — Thomistic philosopher (M.A.; currently pursuing a Ph.D.), podcaster, speaker, and author of articles on the philosophy of religion, as well as the book “The Best Argument for God”. He is a Catholic re-convert and a father of many children.

Beyond philosophy, Pat actively promotes a healthy lifestyle. He is known as a fitness expert, and his latest book on the subject is “Strong ON!: 101 Minimalist Kettlebell Workouts to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Boost Flexibility—in 20 Minutes or Less”.

• “The Best Argument for God”: https://a.co/d/aBoHlVh
• The Journal of Absolute Truth (Patrick's articles): https://journalofabsolutetruth.substa...
• Patrick's channel: ‪@PhilosophyforthePeople‬
• “Strong ON!: 101 Minimalist Kettlebell Workouts to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Boost Flexibility—in 20 Minutes or Less”: https://a.co/d/dXWuLyp

🔎 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Preview
1:06 Intro
1:55 How did you become a Christian, and why did you decide to study the philosophy of religion?
7:40 Why a holistic worldview matters more than just a single argument
8:53 Do you think God’s existence can be proven, or can we only speak of the best explanation?
15:24 What is your main approach? What is the essence of the book’s central argument?
22:41 Aquinas, Leibniz, and why even an eternal universe needs a cause
27:53 Is it possible that God is eternal and the universe exists necessarily as God’s effect? And why must this be God?
34:38 Aquinas’s First Way and Leibniz’s argument: similarities and differences
36:47 Fine-tuning arguments: do they work in classical theism?
41:41 Why the multiverse objection doesn’t help the naturalist
43:27 The problem of evil, free will, and divine causality
52:29 How do you balance intellectual and spiritual life with fitness?
56:53 Which books would you recommend for further study?
59:27 Conclusion

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