Stan W. Wallace
Co-host of Thinking Christianly and College Faith podcast, who asks clarifying questions and connects theological discussion to practical and educational concerns.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 45min
#47: The Beliefs, Distinctions, and Cultural Impact of Nominalism: The Realism/Nominalism Debate, Part 3
Stan W. Wallace, Christian scholar focused on worldview and apologetics, and J.P. Moreland, philosopher-theologian known for metaphysics and mind, unpack nominalism vs realism. They define nominalism, trace its cultural ripple effects, contrast moderate and extreme forms, and probe problems like similarity and linguistic regresses. They also consider why people adopt nominalism and how Christians can engage differing views.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 46min
#45 – What Makes Things What They Are? The Realist/Nominalist Debate
Stan W. Wallace, a Christian educator and speaker, and J.P. Moreland, a prominent philosopher specializing in metaphysics, dive into the intriguing realism vs. nominalism debate. They explore what makes things what they are and how this understanding affects our lives. Key topics include the relationship between God and universals, the implications of Platonic thought on morality, and the necessity of careful philosophy for effective theology. They argue that universals are essential for grounding values and meaningful human flourishing.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 43min
#46 – Good Reasons to Believe in Things We Can’t See: The Realism/Nominalism Debate, Part 2
Stan W. Wallace, philosopher and podcaster who writes on realism and theology, and J.P. Moreland, philosopher and theologian noted for work in philosophy of mind and apologetics. They debate whether abstract things like numbers, relations, and essences are real. Short takes on math and logic as non‑sensory realities, universals in persons and roles, beauty and normativity, and theological stakes of realism.
