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Theology for the Curious
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Theology for the Curious
Ep.170 - WHAT? Human Will Isn’t Free? How Can That Be? w / Scott Christensen
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What does it really mean to be free? If God is sovereign over all things, are our choices genuinely ours? And if human beings are unable to choose God apart from divine grace, how can they be held responsible for their actions?
In this episode, the Curious team sit down with theologian and author Scott Christensen to explore some of the most challenging questions in theology and philosophy. Together they unpack the nature of the human will before and after the fall, the meaning of freewill, libertarian freedom, determinism and compatibilism. They discuss why we do what we do, whether our desires shape our choices more than we realise, and what it means to say that we are free to choose what we want, but we’re not free to choose what we choose! Along the way they tackle difficult questions about God‘s justice, human responsibility, and whether accountability can exist without ultimate self—determination.
Whether you are wrestling with these issues for the first time or have studied them for years, this conversation will challenge assumptions and deepen your understanding of one of theology’s most endurable debates.
Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a cross section of articles here, some of which may not fully capture the convictions of the Curious team, but in the interest of balance they are included;
https://www.renewingyourmind.org/2026/03/04/what-is-free-will
https://learn.ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/do-we-have-free-will
https://www.christianity.org.uk/article/predestination-and-free-will
What we’re reading
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy!
Scott Christensen—
What about Free Will? Reconciling Our Choices with God's Sovereignty
R C Sproul—
Willing to Believe: The Controversy over Free Will
Edited by David and Randall Basinger—
Predestination and Free Will – Four Views of Divine Sovereignty and Human Freedom
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