Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Imagination and Truth
Season 7 Episode 358
C.S. Lewis said that “reason is the natural organ of truth, but imagination is the natural organ of meaning.” In this episode, the Pugsters explore his ideas on this, noting that he is using the word…
Published on 8 hours ago
Robot Wombs for Human Babies?
Season 7 Episode 357
It’s nearly possible. Is it a good thing? The Pugs engage the topic of ‘ectogestation’ and ‘ectogenesis’ in this episode, and ponder the spiritual and moral implications of such advancing technologie…
Published on 1 week ago
Annie Crawford and Midwestuary
Season 7 Episode 356
The Pugsters welcome Annie Crawford back, this time for a discussion based on the Midwestuary conference held in August. Annie explained the history and concept behind the Estuary movement started by…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Will Artificial Intelligence Make Creative People More Efficient?
Season 7 Episode 355
Today Chris raises the question expressed in the title of this episode. Enthusiasts for Artificial Intelligence promise that chatbots will make everyone more efficient and productive--even novelists …
Published on 3 weeks ago
Christian Humanism
Season 7 Episode 354
Jumping off an article by Bradley Birzer, the Pugs discuss the idea of Christian humanism. After Glenn summarizes the history of humanism dating back to the Renaissance, the guys discuss the differen…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Lambeth, Birth Control, and Eugenics
Season 7 Episode 353
On today's show the pugs engage an article by Oxford historian Andrew Moeller on the complicated aims and compromises of the 1930 Lambeth Conference, a watershed moment in Christianity in the West. T…
Published on 1 month ago
Timon Cline and the Work of American Reformer
Season 7 Episode 352
The Pugs conclude their interviews at the PCA General Assembly in Chattanooga, TN as they welcome Timon Cline back onto the show. Timon is a good friend, and Chris serves on the Advisory Board of the…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Michael Foster and William Wolfe on Redeeming Institutions
Season 7 Episode 351
The Pugs continue their time at the PCA General Assembly with a conversation with first time guests, Michael Foster and William Wolfe. Michael is a well known pastor from Ohio and is the co-author of…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Matthew Everhard and the Jonathan Edwards Study Bible
Season 7 Episode 350
The Pugs continue their interviews at the PCA General Assembly in Chattanooga, TN with a conversation with Matthew Everhard, the editor of The Jonathan Edwards Study Bible; soon to be released by Tho…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
George Grant on why "Everything You've Heard about Christopher Columbus is Wrong"
Season 7 Episode 349
What if everything you've heard about Christopher Columbus is wrong? Well, the Pug's good friend, George Grant comes onto the show to explain why. By the time he's done, you'll not only have a better…
Published on 2 months ago