I present six lines of evidence in favor of the historicity of the empty tomb, and explain why this historical fact is significant in the case for the resurrection of Jesus. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieve Twitter & Gettr: @thinking2believ Truth: @ThinkingToBelieve…

Daniel's taking a much deserved week off, so today we're unlocking a recent bonus episode about Daniel's bachelor party. We'll be back with a new episode next week! The guys discuss Daniel's bachelor party and the difficulty of speaking about an upcoming bachelor party when you are unsure if your best friend and co-host is invited. You can support …

I present the reasons that have convinced the vast majority of historians that Jesus was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea and why this historical fact is significant. I also address other matters related to Jesus' burial, including the location of Jesus' tomb, the rolling stone that covered the tomb, how long Jesus was in the tomb, and whe…

The guys dive headfirst into an existential debate—can bandanas actually be fashionable? The jury's still out but Soren reflects on his own tragic middle school headband days. Meanwhile, Daniel celebrates his childlike enthusiasm and the question arises: how much daily whimsy and wonder can a relationship handle? If you want additional bat, spider,…

The first line of historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection is Jesus' death by crucifixion. In addition to providing the evidence that has convinced virtually all historians of this fact, I also explore the nature of crucifixion, how it killed its victims, the shape of the cross, the date of Jesus' crucifixion, and more. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.co…

The guys discuss the subtleties of Goon (2011) as well as the going-ons of social media platforms your aunts and uncles may find themselves on, and the grim subtleties of getting Got. If you want bonus content every other Friday, you won’t get-got, and it only costs $5 at www.patreon.com/quickquestion…

Some claim that there's no evidence that Jesus even existed, or that the evidence we have is less than compelling. Nothing could be further from the truth. I provide a number of reasons to think Jesus was a real historical person, including what is recorded about Him in early, non-Christian sources. Not only do non-Christians take it for granted th…

The guys tackle the ultimate apocalypse question: what pointless societal rules would they ditch if they were the last people on Earth? Spoiler: parking gets chaotic, and the new life motto becomes “throw trash anywhere.” Soren ends up battling the thought he’s one step away from ending up on TikTok. If you want extra content to get you through the…

Even if it's true that Jesus rose from the dead, so what? It may be odd. It may be amazing. But why should it matter to me? What's the significance of Jesus' resurrection from the dead? I lay out nine reasons that Jesus' resurrection changed the world, and ought to change your life. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Face…

The guys get nostalgic over childhood filmmaking, including adventures in stop-motion wrestling and VHS tape edits. And since nostalgia can only exist alongside the cruel march of time, Soren & Daniel talk about long-term pain and the particular joy of pulling a hamstring mid-sprint.Door Quick Question Podcast

I've started a new series on the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. In this first episode, I rehearse the various topics I'll cover in the series and talk about a historical approach to the resurrection of Jesus. Christianity is based on certain historical events, and and to the degree that those events can be verified or falsified,…

The guys are joined by friend of the show Jason Pargin for Fun Facts Show & Tell. Everyone brought the heat, so soon you'll be armed with facts about everything from the Wilhem Scream, to counting to a million, to how to keep birds alive in a world with wind turbines. Learn more about Jason, his new book I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box o…

In this final episode in my Political Theology series, I argue that our approach to voting ought to be to make a moral difference, not just a moral statement. As such, we should not vote for third parties or stay home on Election Day. I also make the case that Christians should still vote for Trump and the Republican Party despite the steps both ha…

Soren and Daniel discuss Jared Leto's stolen climbing valor, a good movie about air traffic controllers, and the best art to emerge from the pandemic. Everyone but Jared Leto is allowed to support the show and get a bonus episode every other Friday for $5 at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Go to mybookie.website/QQ and use promo code QQ to sign up fo…

God takes positions on moral issues. Political parties also take positions on moral issues. As such, God takes sides when it comes to politics. All political parties fail to represent God’s point of view on certain issues, but they don’t all fail equally. God is on the side of the party that will best fulfill His purpose for government: justice. Th…

Hair! Bachelor parties! Much more! Even more much more on Patreon, where you get an extra episode twice a month for $5. patreon.com/quickquestion Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social Find the show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel/ Thanks to…

It's common knowledge that "you can't (or shouldn't) legislate morality," but in reality, this is a common misunderstanding. Morality is all that you should legislate. The only question is whose morality will be legislated. It would be religious discrimination and anti-democratic to exclude the voices of Christians simply because they are religious…

How would the guys handle The Purge? How hard is insurance fraud? How many rule-clarifying questions can we ask before everyone gets sick of it and purges us early? Plus truck talk! If you’re Home Depot send us an email. Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year. Find Soren & Daniel on…

Does the First Amendment require a strict wall of separation between the government and the people? No. It was intended to prevent the federal government from establishing a national religion or disestablishing any state religion, and to prevent the federal government from interfering in the religious beliefs and expressions of individual citizens.…

NOT A DRILL. 6 years later, Soren's gift to Daniel is here. Get an extra episode twice a month for a lot less than Soren spent at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year. Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social htt…

Many have claimed that America was founded as a secular nation. Nothing could be further from the truth. Not only were our Founding Fathers deeply religious, but they expressed their religion publicly and their Christian religion deeply informed the principles on which this nation was built. Contrary to the claims of those who wish to rewrite Ameri…

The guys talk post-wedding melancholy, how to name your children, and Top Gun: Maverick, a movie that rules. Get an extra episode twice a month for probably about a handful of quarters at www.patreon.com/quickquestion Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social My…

Government was God's idea. It's an institution He created to promote justice in human societies. As such, good government requires the participation of the just. Even God is involved in government. He sets up kings and kingdoms, and brings them down. There is no wall between politics and religion. There is a relationship between the two, but we mus…

Daniel got into a (minor) car crash, so the guys talk about car crashes and onlookers and awkward conversations with the police before pivoting to family heirlooms, sentimentality vs. practicality, and the importance of throwing away journals. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/qq50 and use code qq50 to get 50% of…

Soren and Daniel, two best friends and comedy writers, share the specific ways they're a little bit gross. Learn about (or feel validated by) infinity spoons, towels of considerable mileage, wearing one pair of shorts all summer, and what our keyboards teach us about our hands. This is vulnerable stuff, so we hope if you're a little gross too you'l…

In this final episode of the series, I answer objections to the wisdom model of decision making and respond to verses that are commonly used in support of the Spirit-led model. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieve Twitter & Gettr: @thinking2believ Truth: @ThinkingToBelieve…

Soren & Daniel talk about the transition from Cracked to writing for TV, how hard it was to learn the structures of their respective shows, the colleagues that showed them grace, and how to write your Greatest Gatsby. Find Soren & Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social Yo…

In this episode, I apply the wisdom model of decision making to ministry and marriage, showing how Biblical principles and wisdom should guide us in our ministry and choosing a spouse. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieve Twitter & Gettr: @thinking2believ Truth: @ThinkingToBelieve…

It's the summer of Hawk Tuah, so the guys remember Ken Bone, talk about the phenomonon of sudden fame, the difficulties of making money as a meme, and the broader implications of having a viral moment. Get a bonus episode every other Friday for $5/month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion or on Apple Podcasts!…

I provide a number of Biblical examples demonstrating that most decisions are to be made in light of wisdom, not divine revelation. Then, I provide some principles for decision making, talk about how to obtain wisdom, and offer some clarifications regarding the wisdom model. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Facebook: fa…

The guys do some catching up on wedding fonts, doing bits at your ceremony, and their experiences learning about the Trump shooting before questioning one another about deserts and hypothetical shark attack watching. H/t Catherine Newman & Sandwich: A Novel for the inspiration. 0:00: Wedding catch-up + Trump news reflections 22:49: Desert Daniel + …

When God speaks, how does He speak? There are five Biblical characteristics of divine revelation: (1) It was rare; (2) It came to those who were not seeking it; (3) It was clear; (4) It was supernatural in nature; (5) It often went against the dictates of wisdom. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/t…

“Hey team, good luck titling an episode that is equal parts the history of cracked/rise of AI, sandwiches, and what to do if you find a bag full of drugs in the street.” - Daniel O’Brien “[Just call it] How Soren Helped Ruin the Internet and then Someone’s Great Night.” - Soren Bowie Did you know we’re doing extra episodes on Patreon? Every other F…

In part 2 of my series on Simplifying God's Will, I examine the Biblical data on God's will. I argue that the Bible teaches God's will for our lives is more general in nature, primarily related to our moral growth; not who we marry, what career we choose, etc. While God can have a specific will regarding some aspects of our lives, it is rare, and G…

In lieu of a Summer of Soren, Daniel shares a story of self-righteous glory, Soren shares his encounter with the calmest dad in Ojai, CA, and both of 'em have had good reasons for picking up other people's trash. Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring this episode. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at www.shopify.com/qq Thanks AURA. Go to AURA.com/PROT…

I'm starting a 6-part series on finding the will of God. In episode 1, I compare and contrast the two models of God's will, and argue that only one is based in Scripture. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieve Twitter & Gettr: @thinking2believ Truth: @ThinkingToBelieve…

Daniel was falsely imprisoned by a refrigerator repairman, so Soren and him discuss the legalities of refusing to leave, making landlords work, and how to talk to strangers. What's your wish? Do you believe in aliens? Tell us about it in the comments or on Patreon, where you can also get a couple of extra episodes a month! www.patreon.com/quickques…

In this miscellany episode, I exegete two passages in 1 Corinthians 3. I argue that when Paul warns people about the way they are building (with gold, silver, and precious stones vs. wood, hay, and straw), he is not talking about individual Christians' spiritual development. He is talking about the way in which ministers in Corinth were ministering…

Friend of the pod Katy Stoll sits in the Soren seat to catch up with Daniel on revenge newspapers, secret dairy, and the things they did as kids that turned out to be perfectly on-brand for their adult selves. Find Katy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katystoll Watch Some More News: https://www.youtube.com/@SMN If you missed Soren this week, he'll …

I finish up the existential argument by showing how atheism cannot, but theism can satisfy our deep longing for objective morality, free will, immortality, and love. I end the podcast by providing a real life example of how an atheist came to Christianity, in part, because she realized that only Christianity could satisfy her existential needs. Web…

The guys acknowledge their most audacious beliefs of self-efficacy, from landing a helicopter in crisis to dentistry. Plus, Daniel is back on a bike for the first time in years! We debuted a new theme song for Patreon? You can check it out and get two bonus episodes a month at www.patreon.com/quickquestion. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this epis…

My final argument for God's existence is a version of the existential argument. I argue that our existential longings can only be explained by and fulfilled by a theistic God: the desire for meaning and purpose in life, objective morality, immortality, free will, and love. People must either (1) believe there is a God who can fulfill our deepest lo…

The guys reminisce about surreal experiences from the Cracked days before before comparing notes on strip clubs and whether or not they should have lunch buffets. Thanks to RocketMoney! RocketMoney.com/qq. it could save you hundreds a year.Door Quick Question Podcast

The guys talk about the unique humiliation of sunburns, the oft-overlooked issue of fish fraud, and the uncomfortable window into other people's lives that we've just learned to live with. Are adult sunburns inherently humiliating? You can sound off in the comments below or on instagram at www.instagram.com/QQSorenandDaniel And speaking of new room…

I wrap up my discussion of Aquinas' Five Ways by examining both his Fourth and Fifth Ways. The Fourth Way demonstrate that the grades of perfection we observe in the world can only be explained by the existence of a maximally perfect being. The Fifth Way demonstrates the existence of an intelligent being who guides everything towards their natural …

The guys determine the appropriate soundtrack for a dangerous situation.Door Quick Question Podcast

For his Third Way, Thomas Aquinas argues that the existence of contingent beings can only be explained by the existence of a necessary being whose essence is identical to His existence. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.com Email: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieve Twitter & Gettr: @thinking2believ Truth: @ThinkingToBelieve…

We had some technical issues with Daniel's camera this week. Apologies in advance. - Today the guys talk managing and being managed. An Eiffel Tower of complaintsl Sometimes it doesn't pay to be the boss. If you've *managed* to run out of new QQ episodes, just wait until you hear about Patreon, where we release an extra special episode every other …

For his Second Way, Thomas Aquinas argues that a causal series can only be explained by a first, uncaused cause who is the source of all causation. In a related argument - the existential proof - Aquinas argues that things whose essence is distinct from their existence can only be explained by a being whose essence and existence are identical; i.e.…

Soren "Milton Bradley" Bowie guides friend, co-host, and America's Sweetest Baby Daniel O'Brien, through a round of a custom built game of Would you rather-- ahem, Would you rrahhthhherr- specifically designed with Daniel in mind. We know you will also take this seriously and have thoughtful answers. We'd love to hear them. You can write them in th…