The Place is our attempt to live as a community of Christ- followers, where love for God and neighbour is lived out together.
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Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on Mondays, friends of the show on Wednesdays and Domonique Foxworth on Fridays.
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We’re all trying to discover what really matters in life and how to do it well. In each of us there is a desire to leave this world better than we found it, and if there’s any way to leave a legacy that counts, it’s to live well and love people radically. The I Love You Already podcast invites you into meaningful conversations with leaders, athletes, speakers, authors, philanthropists, and beyond so together, we might learn how to live well and love radically. Hosted by Tori Hope Petersen, n ...
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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.
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Originally released Sept. 16, 2020 [edit recast settings] Verificationists believe that every meaningful statement is either true by definition or else empirically verifiable (or falsifiable). Anything which fails to pass this two-pronged test for meaningfulness is neither true nor false, but literally meaningless. Liam Bright discusses Verificatio…
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Originally released July 7, 2020 [edit recast settings] For this special episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (produced under lockdown) Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds about his bestselling book, written with David Edinow, Wittgenstein's Poker. It focuses on a heated argument between the two great Viennese philosophers Karl Popper and L…
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How to Combat the Current Loneliness Epidemic | Tori Hope Petersen | Liz Forkin-Bohannon
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Liz Forkin-Bohannon is an author, speaker, and the founder of Sseko Designs and today she joins Tori to talk about the current loneliness epidemic we’re living in — and how to combat it — , the Mennonite tradition of cleaning committees when big decisions need to be made, and how to truly become a good communicator. Plus, what living in a really cl…
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Episode #209 ... Improving our world through applied ethics. (Peter Singer, Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek)
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Today we talk about Peter Singer's response to an anticapitalist critique of his work. Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek's thoughts on the wrong ways to be thinking about ethical terminology. Philosophy in schools. Creative activism. The ongoing impact of the Effective Altruist movement. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philoth…
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Originally released June 24, 2020 [edit recast settings] For this first of two special lockdown episodes of Philosophy Bites we interviewed each other. Here David Edmonds interviews Nigel Warburton about his bestseller A Little History of Philosophy. In the companion episode Nigel interviews David about his bestseller Wittgenstein's Poker.…
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How to Find a Mentor & Love Your Age | Tori Hope Petersen | Alicia Britt Chole
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Tori can’t help but smile whenever she’s talking with author and speaker Dr. Alicia Britt Chole. In this conversation, Alicia and Tori talk about aging, botox, heaven, living in true community with others, why it’s so important to find a mentor, and how you can do it. Alicia is incredibly wise and shares her insights with grace, kindness, and hones…
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Originally released May 30, 2020 [edit recast settings] Cheryl Misak has recently published a biography of F.P. Ramsey, the great Cambridge thinker who died at the age of only 26, but who nevertheless made a significant impact in several different fields including philosophy, mathematics, and economics. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podca…
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Episode #208 ... The moral evolution of a philosopher. (Peter Singer)
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On this episode, we track the changes in Peter Singer's ethical views throughout his career. We talk about Emotivism. R.M. Hare's Prescriptivism. Nozick's Experience Machine. Some thought experiments from Derek Parfit. Henry Sidgwick and Objectivist Hedonistic Utilitarianism. Hope you enjoy it! Sponsors: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/PHILO LMNT: h…
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Knowing When to Stay & When to Walk Away | Tori Hope Petersen | Emily Freeman
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Emily Freeman and Tori discuss tough decisions, like when to stay and when to walk away. How can you know? Emily cautions anyone needing to make a big decision: Stay away from the temptation to distract yourself! Whether it’s with advice, subscriber content, shopping, entertainment — whatever it is! And remember: God is with you as you navigate cha…
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Originally released May 9, 2020 [edit recast settings] Philip Goff discusses some of Galileo's insights into the nature of matter. He then goes on to discuss his own view about consciousness, panpsychism. Goff believes that matter is conscious at some level.
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Foxworth Friday: Life as a Track Dad, “True Game”, and Dak Prescott’s Contract | 8.8
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Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth to discuss all things Track and Field, following the Olympic events. To Bomani’s surprise Domonique did not run track and field in high school but the guys still go through classic runner stereotypes. (1:30) And now that Domonique is a track and field dad, he shares his experiences in that space while al…
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Originally released April 19, 2020 [edit recast settings] In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, recorded before the Covid-19 lockdowns, the political philosopher Elizabeth Anderson explains why we need to be prepared to talk more, even with people with whom we strongly disagree.
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Stopping the Cycles of Abuse & Choosing Forgiveness | Tori Hope Petersen | Priscilla Bordayo
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Priscilla Bordayo knows firsthand the power of forgiveness and what it means to stop cycles of generational abuse. Tori speaks about witnessing abuse in one of the foster homes she lived in and the added layers of confusion when abusers are “people of faith.” Priscilla firmly believes in the redemptive power of healing — both for the victims and th…
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Mina Kimes on the Eagles Coaching Drama, Brandon Aiyuk and the Niners, Dak Prescott's Extension | 8.7
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Bomani Jones is joined by Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL Analyst and host of the Mina Kimes Show with Lenny, to discuss all things NFL. But first Bomani and Mina discuss the NYT Crossword puzzle, more specifically, Mina's dominance and trash talk when it comes to the crosswords. (0:45) Then they proceed to breakdown the Eagles coaching drama with Nick Sirian…
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Olympics Recap: Noah Lyles Gold Medal and the Boxing Controversy, Plus IYHH and Voicemails | 8.5
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Bomani Jones gives us his Olympics recap by first discussing Noah Lyles following his Gold medal performance in the 100-meter race over the weekend. Bomani explains that Noah's age is the reason he acts the way he does, especially with comments he's made in the past about the NBA Championships not being the "World Championships." (0:35) We take a l…
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Originally released Feb. 5, 2020 [edit recast settings] What is free will? Do we have it? These are difficult questions. Neuroscience seems to point in the direction of determinism. But Christian List suggests that there might still be room for genuine free will.
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Tyler "DragonflyJonez" on the Olympics: USA Basketball Roster Moves, 3v3 Team, and Simone Biles | 8.2
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Bomani Jones is joined by Tyler Puryear aka “DragonflyJonez”, co-host of the “Jenkins and Jones” podcast on The Volume, to discuss all things Olympics. Bomani and Tyler first discuss the Wild Wild West of the early Twitter days and how it has changed over the years. (1:00) From there, they transition to a recap of everything about the Olympics, fro…
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You Will Be Remembered for the Way You Love | Tori Hope Petersen | Bob Goff
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Bob Goff shares how love has changed him from the inside out, not just in his marriage but in the way he approaches everything in his life. You’ll hear about Grandpa Bob, Balloon Bob, Sweet Maria, and more in this lovely, heartwarming conversation. It’s impossible not to feel more loved and want to be more loving by the end! - Learn more about your…
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A Love Letter to Anyone Who Feels Stuck | Tori Hope Petersen | Ruth Chou Simons
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Tori chats with author and speaker Ruth Chou Simons about what to do when you’re feeling stuck in the season you’re in and all you want to do is get to the other side of it. Ruth has been there many times and says her new book, “Now and Not Yet,” was inspired by a time when she needed to be reminded that God had her exactly where He wanted her. Tor…
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How Can We Have Love & Healing in a Broken World? | Tori Hope Petersen | Toni Collier
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If you are seeking healing, this podcast episode is for you. Tori and Toni are just FUN to listen to when they talk! Toni is an author, speaker, and host of the “Still Coloring” podcast, and she and Tori are friends, colleagues, and moms who love and support each other. Tori shares about her experiences growing up in the foster care system — and no…
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Love Leads to Freedom, Not Fear | Tori Hope Petersen | Danielle Strickland
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Tori could not be more thrilled to be interviewing one of her mentors, Danielle Strickland, in the first episode of her new podcast! Danielle candidly shares about her difficult childhood and teen years and one of the first times she experienced selfless love. She now works with others to help give resources to people who are struggling and needing…
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Episode #207 ... Fear is toxic to a democracy. (Martha Nussbaum)
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Today we talk more about the work of Martha Nussbaum and her book The Monarchy of Fear. We discuss emotions as important appraisals of reality. The comparison of shame and guilt and their social implications. The prevalence of fear and its toxic impact on democracy. The importance of practical hope in fostering democratic participation. Hope you en…
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Jason Goff on Caleb Williams, Chicago White Sox, and the NABJ Controversy | 7.31
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Bomani Jones is joined by Jason Goff, host of the "Full Go" on the Ringer, to discuss all things Chicago sports. But first, Bomani and Jason discuss the recent controversy happening at the NABJ convention after they announced former President Donald Trump would be speaking. What precedent does this set for the convention and what will the reaction …
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Originally released Oct. 21, 2019 [edit recast settings] Some philosophers have drawn very strange conclusions about the nature of reality. Despite this Emily Thomas believes that their work may still be worth studying. They usually have had good reasons for what they concluded. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses several …
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The Olympic Games Have Begun, USA Routs Serbia with No Jayson Tatum, Plus IYHH and Voicemails | 7.29
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Bomani Jones begins the show by discussing the Olympics, more specifically the Opening Ceremony, which featured athletes on boats and Celine Dion. Bomani explains how Paris will not be outdone when it comes to putting on a show. (1:00) The conversation extends into the narratives of these athletes and how he still doesn't like big professional athl…
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