Creatio ex nihilo
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Creatio ex nihilo has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life). Raised in discussion as relevant to later philosophical monotheism and how the doctrine of creation influenced understandings of God's oneness and the status of other 'gods'.
Creatio ex nihilo or nihilogony is the doctrine that matter is not eternal but had to be created by some divine creative act. It is a theistic answer to the question of how the universe came to exist. It is in contrast to creatio ex materia and foundationalism.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) |
| Field | Theology (doctrine of creation) |
What do podcasts say about Creatio ex nihilo?
2 quotes, recorded on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) and Inspiring Philosophy Academy.
The doctrine of creation x nihilo seems to be central.
Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) · · Hear itThe notion of assumption creation X out of nothing.
Inspiring Philosophy Academy · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Creatio ex nihilo?
2 shows discussed Creatio ex nihilo in these episodes.
- Inspiring Philosophy Academy — 1 episode
The notion of assumption creation X out of nothing.
DEBATE: Is The Trinity Biblical & Coherent? Sijuwade vs. Ostler - Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) — 1 episode
The doctrine of creation x nihilo seems to be central.
Is The Trinity a Maths Problem? — Dan McClellan vs Joshua Sijuwade
Who talks about Creatio ex nihilo on podcasts?
Creatio ex nihilo came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2026 on Inspiring Philosophy Academy.
What is Creatio ex nihilo mentioned alongside?
Creatio ex nihilo is most often mentioned alongside Dan McClellan, Monotheism and Shepherd of Hermas.
Mentioned together: Dan McClellan, Monotheism, Shepherd of Hermas, Gospel of John, Targums, Genesis, Joshua Sijuwade, Second Temple Judaism