[Eng] In Defense of Free Will: A Theological Critique of Calvinism (Dr. Leighton Flowers) |🎙R+F Podcast

Predestined, yet free? What does the Bible teach about human free will, and can it be reconciled with God’s election? In the first podcast of 2026, we explore one of the most controversial topics in theology together with one of the most well-known critics of Calvinism—Dr. Leighton Flowers. In this episode, we discuss: • what determinism, compatibilism, and libertarian free will are; • what Provisionism is and how it differs from Calvinism and Arminianism; • why the Bible is incompatible with determinism; • how we can be free if God knows our decisions; • how to affirm God’s sovereignty without calling His character into question. And even more! We have tried to present, in concise form, the key theological and philosophical arguments that will help you think through these challenging issues. Share your thoughts on this topic in the comments, and don’t forget the Christian virtue of charity when engaging with those who disagree with you! Subscribe to the channel if you value thoughtful conversations about faith, reason, and difficult theological questions. 👤 PODCAST GUEST Leighton Flowers is a Professor of Theology at Trinity Seminary (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) and the host of the well-known theological project Soteriology 101 (‪@Soteriology101‬). He is the author of three books on soteriology: The Potter’s Promise, God’s Provision for All, and Drawn by Jesus. He is best known as a critic of Calvinism and a frequent participant in debates on issues of soteriology. • Dr. Flowers’ website: https://soteriology101.com/ • The Potter’s Promise: https://a.co/d/8O8YHc1 • God’s Provision for All: https://a.co/d/9ST79W2 • Drawn by Jesus: https://a.co/d/7IpKLG1   🗄️ RESOURCES 🗄️ • Our website: https://www.reasonplusfaith.com • More of our podcasts:    • Reason + Faith Podcast🎙