Calvinism has become one of the most divisive and debated doctrines in the modern church. In this episode, Daniel sits down with Dr. Leighton Flowers, former Calvinist, theologian, and host of Soteriology 101, to confront the toughest questions head-on. They examine shocking claims like regeneration before faith, the morality of Romans 9, the problem of evil, and why some high-profile Christians have walked away from the faith altogether. Whether you’re Reformed, non-Calvinist, questioning, or just curious, this episode will push you to think carefully about what the Bible actually teaches and why it matters for real people.

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Books by Dr. Leighton

The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology: https://amazon.com/Potters-Promise-Biblical-Traditional-Soteriology/dp/0692561846/

God's Provision For All: A Defense of God's Goodness: https://amazon.com/Gods-Provision-All-Defense-Goodness/dp/1732896305/

Drawn By Jesus: https://amazon.com/Drawn-Jesus-Leighton-Flowers/dp/B0CYXB56PY/

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00:45 – Welcome & Why Calvinism Matters

01:41 – Meet Dr. Leighton Flowers, Former Calvinist

05:21 – Accusations of Pelagianism Explained

15:52 – The Core Divide: Determinism

24:00 – Does Calvinism Undermine Evangelism?

28:12 – Altar Calls, Assurance & “Inoculating Against the Gospel”

31:13 – Regeneration Before Faith (Deep Dive)

32:29 – Can Calvinists Preach the Gospel Honestly?

39:21 – Same Vocabulary, Different Dictionary

44:18 – Aborted Babies, Innocence & Election

47:02 – Is Abortion a Loophole to Heaven?

50:35 – Mystery vs. Contradiction

55:02 – Ben Shapiro Confronts Calvinism

59:24 – Romans 9: The Ultimate Proof Text

01:10:13 – Why People Are Leaving Calvinism (and Christianity)?

01:17:20 – John 6 vs John 12: Who Is Drawn?

01:25:03 – TULIP Glasses & Prooftexting

01:34:57 – Acts 13:48 Reconsidered

01:40:08 – The Problem of Evil

01:44:23 – Sovereignty Reimagined

01:46:28 – Megan Phelps on Romans 9 (Joe Rogan)

01:53:25 – Final Reflections & Resources

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