Attributes of God, Bellator Christi Podcast, Middle Knowledge, Molinism, Philosophy, Theology

(Podcast 1.30.20) Mere Molinism with Tim Stratton

In this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton speaks with Tim Stratton from Free Thinking Ministries about the essentials of Molinism. Be listening for Stratton’s defense of Molinism against the grounding objection. This is the first time that Stratton has offered this defense on the air. The following questions are covered on the podcast:

What is Molinism?
You have defended the concept of “Mere Molinism.” What constitutes Mere Molinism?
Could you explain middle knowledge?
Jason Kline and I were discussing an objection that he holds to Molinism. How would you respond to the question, “Does the concept of middle knowledge commit the category fallacy?”
What are some of the main objections against Molinism that you have encountered?
How is Molinism beneficial in resolving theological and philosophical problems?
This question comes from VT Clark, “For those who are interested in Molinism, but not familiar with it, what books, articles, etc, would you suggest for people to develop a basic understanding of it?”
This question comes from Curtis Evelo, our normal cohost who unfortunately couldn’t make it for our podcast today. Curtis asks, “How far back in history does the Molinist thought go? Is it something that originated with Molina, or can you trace it back to a time prior to Molina?”

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University's School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical chaplain.