EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 59 MIN
[Eng] How Reason Leads to the Conclusion that God Exists (Dr. Joshua Rasmussen) |🎙R+F Podcast
from Разум + Вера · host Mikhail Abakumov
Is it possible to rationally demonstrate the existence of God without appealing to mysticism, using only the tools of logic and observation? In this episode, one of today’s leading philosophers, Joshua Rasmussen, shares how, by following clear and undeniable logical steps, one can arrive directly at the existence of God. In this episode: • How a professional philosopher moved from family tradition to a reflective, conscious faith through deep skepticism. • Why our reality requires the existence of a necessary being. • Is the First Cause an impersonal force, or does it possess the qualities of personhood and mind? • An analysis of classical and contemporary ontological arguments—from Anselm of Canterbury to Kurt Gödel and Alvin Plantinga. Join us on an intellectual journey across the “Bridge of Reason.” We’ll move from the simple recognition that “something exists” to conclusions about the nature of fundamental reality. 👤 PODCAST GUEST Joshua Rasmussen is a Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame). He specializes in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion, with a particular focus on foundational questions about existence and consciousness. He is the author of several books, including How Reason Can Lead to God. • Dr. Rasmussen’s website: https://joshualrasmussen.com/ • His YouTube channel: @WorldviewDesignOfficial • How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith: https://a.co/d/0ehtCGzl • Necessary Existence: https://a.co/d/01jj8VtE • The Bridge of Reason: Ten Steps to See God: https://a.co/d/06DgAeiI • Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher's Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons: https://a.co/d/040mIIhC • Defending the Correspondence Theory of Truth: https://a.co/d/06CvToD4 🗄️ RESOURCES 🗄️ • Our website: https://www.reasonplusfaith.com • More of our podcasts: • Reason + Faith Podcast🎙
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Is it possible to rationally demonstrate the existence of God without appealing to mysticism, using only the tools of logic and observation? In this episode, one of today’s leading philosophers, Joshua Rasmussen, shares how, by following clear and undeniable logical steps, one can arrive directly at the existence of God. In this episode: • How a professional philosopher moved from family tradition to a reflective, conscious faith through deep skepticism. • Why our reality requires the existence of a necessary being. • Is the First Cause an impersonal force, or does it possess the qualities of personhood and mind? • An analysis of classical and contemporary ontological arguments—from Anselm of Canterbury to Kurt Gödel and Alvin Plantinga. Join us on an intellectual journey across the “Bridge of Reason.” We’ll move from the simple recognition that “something exists” to conclusions about the nature of fundamental reality. 👤 PODCAST GUEST Joshua Rasmussen is a Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame). He specializes in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion, with a particular focus on foundational questions about existence and consciousness. He is the author of several books, including How Reason Can Lead to God. • Dr. Rasmussen’s website: https://joshualrasmussen.com/ • His YouTube channel: @WorldviewDesignOfficial • How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith: https://a.co/d/0ehtCGzl • Necessary Existence: https://a.co/d/01jj8VtE • The Bridge of Reason: Ten Steps to See God: https://a.co/d/06DgAeiI • Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher's Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons: https://a.co/d/040mIIhC • Defending the Correspondence Theory of Truth: https://a.co/d/06CvToD4 🗄️ RESOURCES 🗄️ • Our website: https://www.reasonplusfaith.com • More of our podcasts: • Reason + Faith Podcast🎙
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