Podcast Episodes

Suffering, Belief, & the Search for Meaning | Ross Douthat & Frank Bruni

Season 15

College is a time for searching. For jobs, friends, meaning, and purpose. But when these searches fail us, or when we suffer from things outside our …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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An MIT Professor's Unconventional View of Success | Cullen Buie

Season 15

In today’s episode, an MIT professor explores the topic of success. How do we deal with the constant pressure to succeed in our careers? And what hap…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

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Identity, Evil, and Hope: Two Perspectives on Big Questions | Wright & Maibom

Season 15

In today’s episode, a theologian and a philosopher discuss some of life’s biggest questions, like: Who are we? What’s wrong with the world? And what …

1 year ago

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Is Justice Possible in a World Like Ours? | David Skeel

Season 15

In today’s episode, a law professor explores the topic of law and justice. What are the opportunities and limits of the law? And where does our desir…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Beethoven, Faith, & Suffering: A Musical Journey | Mia Chung-Yee

Season 15

In today’s episode, a concert pianist and Beethoven scholar takes us on a musical journey through the life of one of history’s greatest composers.

 

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1 year, 1 month ago

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Two Scientists Share Stories of Awe & Wonder | Sethupathy & Hecht

Season 15

In today’s episode, two scientists with different spiritual worldviews explore this question: How can science and spirituality co-exist?

 

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1 year, 2 months ago

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Can We Pick and Choose Our Beliefs? | Muehlhoff & Barrett

Season 15

In today’s episode, two professors with different approaches to faith discuss the question: Can I be spiritual but not religious?

 

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1 year, 2 months ago

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What to Do With Limited Time | Lydia Dugdale & Timothy Bono

Season 15

In today’s episode, two professors discuss how we should live when facing limited time. What does it mean to live each day like it’s your last? Is th…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Looking for More: Two Professors on Religion & Transcendence | Smith & Fischer

Season 15

In today’s episode, two professors explore questions like: Is there more to life than meets the eye? Or, what do we turn to when we face challenging …

1 year, 3 months ago

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Christian & Atheist Views on Human Uniqueness | Swamidass & Langland-Hassan

Season 15

In today’s episode, a Christian and an atheist engage in a wide-ranging discussion about what makes humans special. Are we just advanced animals or p…

1 year, 3 months ago

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