James Faulconer's guest appearances

James Faulconer

The Center's Studio Podcast

Scholars & Saints

Real Clear Values

James Joyce

Dorothea Lange

Jennifer Reeder

Scott Holden

Rana Mitter

Neylan McBaine

Nicole Avena

Emily Orton

Joe Kwon

Richard Bushman

Jennifer Wilcox

David Fletcher

Tim Sullivan

Brad Kramer

Tom English

OwlTail

Dr. James Faulconer, a Latter-day Saint philosopher and theologian now emeritus of Brigham Young University joins me to discuss "performative" or "scriptural" theology and how it helps illuminate Latter-day Saint scripture. In his recent book, Thinking Otherwise: Theological Explorations of Joseph Smith's Revelations, Faulconer argues that Joseph Smith's revelations addressed philosophical enigmas and dilemmas inherited from classical Christian theism, some of which dated back to the Presocratic philosopher Parmenides and his doctrine of the One. 

Dr. James Faulconer, a Latter-day Saint philosopher and theologian now emeritus of Brigham Young University joins me to discuss "performative" or "scriptural" theology and how it helps illuminate Latter-day Saint scripture. In his recent book, Thinking Otherwise: Theological Explorations of Joseph Smith's Revelations, Faulconer argues that Joseph Smith's revelations addressed philosophical enigmas and dilemmas inherited from classical Christian theism, some of which dated back to the Presocratic philosopher Parmenides and his doctrine of the One.

Latter-day Saint Scriptural Theology (feat. James Faulconer)

Is there any value in paying attention to your biggest critics? That question was on my mind when I invited James (Jim) Faulconer to speak with me about his decades-long experience in teaching the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche at a church-sponsored university. Jim is a senior research fellow at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship and is the former Richard L. Evans Professor of Philosophy at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA. In this episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of Nietzsche's criticisms of Christianity and democracy, what can be learned from those criticisms and what it was like to teach Nietzsche's work at BYU. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the longstanding challenge that Friedrich Nietzsche presented to Christians and Christianity. (Episode recorded on 11th June 2021.)

Is there any value in paying attention to your biggest critics? That question was on my mind when I invited James (Jim) Faulconer to speak with me about his decades-long experience in teaching the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche at a church-sponsored university. Jim is a senior research fellow at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship and is the former Richard L. Evans Professor of Philosophy at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA. In this episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of Nietzsche's criticisms of Christianity and democracy, what can be learned from those criticisms and what it was like to teach Nietzsche's work at BYU. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the longstanding challenge that Friedrich Nietzsche presented to Christians and Christianity. (Episode recorded on 11th June 2021.)

Nietzsche vs. Christianity with James Faulconer

Theologian, scholar, and Senior Research Fellow at the Maxwell Institute (BYU), James Faulconer discusses his recent book, Mosiah, one of Institute’s The Book of Mormon: Brief Theological Introductions series. His insightful approach to close reading of scriptures emphasizes the creative act of study.The podcast interview also discusses his earlier books written with LDS audiences in mind, Scripture Study: Tools and Suggestions, the scriptures Made Harder series, and Faith, Philosophy, Scripture. Finally, on the eve of the presidential election, Faulconer reflects on what Mosiah has to say about governments and what the tragedy of the Book of Mormon means to us all. With introductory music by Robert Cundick.Support the show

Theologian, scholar, and Senior Research Fellow at the Maxwell Institute (BYU), James Faulconer discusses his recent book, Mosiah, one of Institute’s The Book of Mormon: Brief Theological Introductions series. His insightful approach to close reading of scriptures emphasizes the creative act of study.The podcast interview also discusses his earlier books written with LDS audiences in mind, Scripture Study: Tools and Suggestions, the scriptures Made Harder series, and Faith, Philosophy, Scripture. Finally, on the eve of the presidential election, Faulconer reflects on what Mosiah has to say about governments and what the tragedy of the Book of Mormon means to us all. With introductory music by Robert Cundick.<a href="https://www.centerforlatterdaysaintarts.org/donate" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

James Faulconer: What Questions Are the Scriptures Asking Us?