Episode 2.42
Philosophical Case for the Supernatural
Can miracles be intellectually defended—or are they just wishful thinking in a scientific age?
In this follow-up to the theological case for miracles, Zach and Michael explore the philosophical foundations for believing in the miraculous. Drawing from the work of C.S. Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, Richard Swinburne, William Lane Craig, and others, they address classical objections from Spinoza and Hume, explain Bayesian probability, and unpack why Christianity stands or falls on historical miracle claims—especially the resurrection.
Covered in this episode:
– What qualifies as a miracle (and what doesn’t)
– Why miracles are necessary for Christian faith
– Whether natural laws rule out divine intervention
– The failure of Hume’s argument against miracles
– How probability theory supports miracle testimony
– Why Christianity’s claims are evidential, not blind
If theism is true, miracles aren’t just possible—they’re expected. This episode shows why the miraculous still makes philosophical sense.
WLC discussing Bayesian Equation: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/question-answer/P90/do-extraordinary-events-require-extraordinary-evidence
The Book Michael Referenced: Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts, https://a.co/d/hjzHvWL
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