Variologies

About Variologies

Variologies is where theology, philosophy, and politics come together in deep, engaging discussions. Hosted by Dan Calcagno, this podcast explores Christian thought with both intellectual depth and clear, accessible language. From biblical interpretation to cultural analysis, each episode challenges conventional perspectives and uncovers fresh insights rooted in faith and reason. Whether you're a committed Christian, a seeker, or a skeptic, you'll find thoughtful dialogue that invites you to think more deeply about what you believe and why.

Publisher

Dan Calcagno

Category

news · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Feb 2020

Latest episode

11 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Mar 2025

   Rewiring the Mind: Faith, Neuroscience, and Breaking Free from Temptation

   In this Paideia group discussion from late 2022 and early 2023, Joanne explores the relationship between neuroscience, temptation, and biblical wisdom. Drawing from the book You Are Not Your Brain, she discusses how our minds can be shaped by deceptive brain messages—ingrained thoughts that lead us into unhealthy behaviors. Joanne connects this scientific insight to Paul's struggle in Romans 7, where he describes the inner battle between what we desire to do and what we actually do. She intro...

2. 

   22 Oct 2024

   Why Christian Metaphysics Makes More Sense than Secular Thinking

   This discussion, led by Matthew in March 2023 for our church's Paideia group, explores the idea that Christian metaphysics, especially from the Eastern Orthodox perspective, offers a more logical and unified understanding of reality than secular metaphysics. Matthew explains how Christians see nature and supernature as connected, rather than separate. He introduces concepts like deification (becoming more like God) and argues that Christian beliefs about nature have a clear purpose, unlike se...

3. 

   20 Aug 2024

   Interview with an Atheist - Part 02

   This is Part 02 of the Interview with an Atheist episode, which was a discussion with Dan, Matthew and John about theism/atheism. If you haven’t listened to Part 01 yet, you’ll definitely want to listen to that as well. Website: http://www.variologies.com/ Patreon: http://patreon.com/Variologies X: http://x.com/dancalcagno YouTube: http://youtube.com/@Variologies Facebook: http://facebook.com/variologies My name is Dan Calcagno, and I’m a Christian pastor and student of the Bible who is end...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

684,247

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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