Best Consolation Of Philosophy Podcasts (2024)

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How pistols in St Paul’s Cathedral shaped the science of sound 17:16

1h ago17:16

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In the winter of 1951 shots from a Colt revolver rang out in St Paul’s Cathedral in an experiment designed to solve the mystery of how architecture shapes sound. In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to Dr Fiona Smyth, author of a new book on the subject, and choral musician Philip Fryer, about the perfect acoustic – an increasingly …

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The Many Varied Commandments of Parashat Ki Teitzei 59:10

1h ago59:10

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This week's Torah portion of Ki Teitzei features 74 mitzvot, some of the most interesting and diverse, in all of Torah. Some of them are very easy to understand, and others are very difficult to understand, such as the captive woman, and the concept of sending away the mother bird… is there is an underlying major theme that connects many of these m…

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Losing faith: will Labour’s VAT policy hit religious schools hardest? 24:30

13d ago24:30

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In this week’s copy of The Spectator, Dan Hitchens argues that a lesser reported aspect of Labour’s decision to impose VAT on private schools is who it could hit hardest: faith schools. Hundreds of independent religious schools charge modest, means-tested fees. Could a hike in costs make these schools unviable? And, with uncertainty about how ideol…

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The Challenge of Israel's Spiritual Battles 57:46

13d ago57:46

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In this week's Torah portion of Shoftim, we encounter the 'priest anointed for battle,' the exemptions from battle and the general Divinely-mandated rules of conduct for Israel at war. In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman examine the profound implications of these teachings and their relevance to the existential…

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From the archives: An atheist goes on a Christian pilgrimage. Why? 22:39

16d ago22:39

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Writer Guy Stagg threw in his job to undertake a pilgrimage to Jerusalem via Rome - choosing a hazardous medieval route across the Alps. It nearly killed him: at one stage, trying to cross a broken bridge in Switzerland, he ended up partially submerged in the water, held up only by his rucksack. On this episode of Holy Smoke, from the archives, Guy…

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The Secret of the Circle 56:50

23d ago56:50

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During these weeks of the Torah readings in the book of Deuteronomy, the presence of Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses our teacher) is palpable, as he pours out his heart with love and concern for the future of Israel. In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, recorded on the ancient/modern Biblical festival of Tu B'av, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect …

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Augustine’s Confessions, with Andrew Selby 24:24

30d ago24:24

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Augustine had wealth, prestige, power—and gnawing void inside. How did God draw this sinner to himself? How did this restless man find rest? Augustine revealed all in his Confessions. Hear what Augustine confessed in this friendly guide to Classical Christian Education. Presented by TrinityU, a service of Trinity Classical Academy in Santa Clarita,…

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The Month of Consolation and the Journeys of Our Lives 59:17

1M ago59:17

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This enigmatic month is called in Hebrew "Menachem Av,' which means 'The Consoling Father.' Ostensibly the name doesn't fit the reality of these days leading up to the fast day of Tisha B'Av, observed next week, which marks the destruction of the Holy Temple. Yet the vision of this month is the secret of the absolute Oneness of God, the vision of t…

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The Philosophy of Evil and the Lesson of Mashiach 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

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Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect on the paradoxical character of the heathen prophet Bilaam, who despite being a great philosopher and ostensibly very 'religious,' was actually evil incarnate. For Bilaam, the greatest religious experience was anger and negativity. NOTE: This podcast is being published late and out of sequence due to Rabbi R…

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A Habsburg Archduke explains how not to be nasty on Twitter 24:25

2M ago24:25

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In this week's Holy Smoke episode Damian Thompson welcomes back Eduard Habsburg, Hungary's Ambassador to the Holy See and also, to give him his family title, Archduke Eduard of Austria. Last year he published The Habsburg Way: 7 Rules for Turbulent Times, which offered advice on how to live a good life based on the panoramic history of his dynasty.…

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A Generational Shift & The Secret of Purity 57:26

2M ago57:26

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This week's Jerusalem Lights podcast ponders the paradox of the Torah portion of Chukat, featuring the proverbial 'para aduma,' the Red Heifer, Torah's greatest mystery. Moses was the only person who understood its secret...yet this very same Torah portion records Moses' greatest blunder, his striking of the rock to bring forth water....a mistake t…

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It's All About Me 1:01:59

3M ago1:01:59

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The Living Hell of Ego, Aaron's Staff of Eternal Life, and The Call For Transformation This week's Torah portion introduces us to Korach, Moses' power-hungry cousin who led a dramatic rebellion against him, under the guise of campaigning for the rights of 'the little guy.' Korach was a man of renown and influence, but nothing was good enough for hi…

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Walsingham and the musical grief of the Reformation 20:31

3M ago20:31

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The other day I received a press release about an intriguing album of keyboard music by 16th- and early 17th-century composers, three Englishman and a Dutchman, played on the modern piano by Mishka Rushdie Momen, one of this country’s most gifted and intellectually curious young concert pianists. It’s called Reformation, and before I’d heard a note…

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Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics Episode I: Introduction 47:14

3M ago47:14

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And so begins a new series on Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics! We begin with a broad introduction on who Aristotle was, what defined him as a philosopher, and the various multitudes of topics we will be covering in this series. Please enjoy as we struggle to cover one of the greatest minds of western philosophical thought!…

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The Fallen Angels & the Sin of the Spies 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

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Who were the 'fallen angels' of Genesis and why did the 12 spies of the Book of Numbers, sent out by Moses on a mission of reconnaissance, just happen to bump into them in the Land of Canaan? Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman discuss this ancient episode of Israel's history, plugging it into today's reality with alarming, sobering relevance, and sha…

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Relying Only On HaShem 57:01

3M ago57:01

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Standing Up For the Truth Jim Long is back in Israel and joins Rabbi Chaim Richman in Jerusalem to share perspective and both political and spiritual insights on Israel's war with Hamas and its global repercussions, drawing contemporary parallels and lessons from the Book of Numbers and the enigmatic Generation of the Desert that foretell and illum…

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Fitting In While Standing Out 59:53

4M ago59:53

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Finding Love As A Noahide, Two Conversion Attempts & Making Aliyah In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman host Hillel Penrod, a righteous convert to Judaism who has traversed many worlds on his way to his home in the Land of Israel with his wife and children. Hillel shares their personal and inspiring story which …

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Why Does G-d Allow Evil? 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

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If G-d is love, then why does He allow evil in the world? Does He create it? Why do bad things happen to good people? Does G-d need our praise? Responding to viewers' email questions, these are some of the issues that Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman consider in this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, examining the sources of Torah and seeking answer…

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Calm fire: the consolation of listening to Bruckner 30:23

4M ago30:23

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Here's an episode of Holy Smoke to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Anton Bruckner later this year. This embarrassingly eccentric genius was, perhaps, the most devoutly Catholic of all the major composers – but you don't have to be religious to appreciate the unique consolation offered by his gigantic symphonies. On the other hand, it's h…

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The Lost Tribes of Israel 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

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This week Israel marks a muted, somberly reflective Independence Day, even as the Jewish state continues to fight for its very survival. When the prophets of old speak of the time leading up to the Redemption, they seem to be describing these very days. How do each of us understand our role in God's ultimate plan for the good of humanity? How do we…

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Classical Astronomy, with Eric Margrave 26:54

4M ago26:54

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Are the stars, planets, and the galaxies in the night sky just a swirling mass of chaos? Or a divine dance of beauty, harmony, and order? And does being a Christian help or hinder our quest to understand the universe—and our place in it? Find out how studying Johannes Kepler’s revolutionary approach to classical astronomy helps us answer these ques…

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Which Side Are You On? 1:00:53

5M ago1:00:53

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As the State of Israel observes Holocaust Memorial Day, the rising, global tide of anti-Semitism reveals an alliance of evil. There are those who control and fund university protests, leaders with political agendas, complicit media and useful idiots. It's time for the Jewish people to rise to their collective task of bringing the knowledge of G-d t…

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The problem with cringe-making funerals 21:20

5M ago21:20

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When did supposedly religious funerals turn into ‘celebrations of life’ that are more about entertaining the congregation than mourning the dead person – who, these days, hasn’t died but ‘passed’? In this episode of Holy Smoke I’m joined by one of my favourite American priests, Fr Joe Krupp, a self-described ‘redneck’ from Michigan who reaches mill…

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Escaping False Beliefs 57:45

5M ago57:45

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Iranian Missiles, the Passover Experience, and Biblical Integrity This Jerusalem Lights pre-Passover roundup, Rabbi Richman shares his perspective on Iran's unprecedented missile attack against Israel, as both Jim Long and Rabbi Richman discuss Hashem's miraculous intervention on the backdrop of a complex and unsavory political reality. Our hosts r…

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Writing the Chreia, with Laurie Sachs 22:33

5M ago22:33

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Ancient writing teachers trained students to produce powerful and elegant writing on command. How? Through a writing practice called the “Chreia.” Find out how the Chreia works and how it trains students in wisdom, in this friendly guide to the world of Classical Christian education. Presented by TrinityU, a service of Trinity Classical Academy in …

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Unknown Chapter of the Exodus Story? 1:03:52

5M ago1:03:52

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Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman welcome the month of Nisan, first month of the Biblical year and the time of past and future Redemption. Archeologist Hillel Richman joins our podcast and shares some unique insights into a fascinating and little-known chapter of Israelite pre-Exodus history involving the descendants of Joseph and the Land of Israel…

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Tied To the Law 1:02:58

6M ago1:02:58

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What is the purpose of the Torah's commandments, and what is accomplished by keeping them? Why should God be concerned with such details...what does He care? How does their observance improve our relationship with God? And: How do the offerings in the Temple help to refine a human being? In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast episode #197, Jim Lon…

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Boethius The Consolation of Philosophy Episode VII: God Outside of Time 54:45

6M ago54:45

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We finish our coverage of Boethius by discussing Time, God's foreknowledge, predestination, and our limited perspective on fate. theacademypodcast@outlook.com @academy_podcast

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Contemporary Parallels & Purim's Modern-Day Wake Up Call 58:05

6M ago58:05

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Who is Amalek, the ancient ancestor of the wicked Haman? Why are we commanded never to forget that we must blot out his memory? Why does G-d call this ‘His’ battle, and what is Torah’s intention in the mysterious words ‘there is a hand upon the throne?’ This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast #196 reflects on this Shabbat’s special Torah reading of ‘R…

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75: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Book 4 - Passage 38 11:07

6M ago11:07

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NEW! Join the shows Patreon page for bonus episodes and exclusive opportunities and content! www.patreon.com/stoicismformodernlife The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were com…

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“Living Like Weasels,” with Donny MacAdam 27:37

6M ago27:37

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How do weasels live? And why would a famous writer like Annie Dillard write a stylish, provocative, and potentially life-changing essay about living like one? Find out in this friendly guide to the world of Classical Christian Education. If you would like to read the short essay for yourself, you can do so from this link. Presented by TrinityU, a s…

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How the Church of England patronises African Christians 17:03

6M ago17:03

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In this episode of Holy Smoke, I'm joined by The Spectator's features editor William Moore, who asks in this week's issue of the magazine whether the Church of England is 'apologising for Christianity'. A report by the Oversight Group, set up by the Church Commissioners to make reparations for African slavery, not only wants to see unimaginable sum…

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Hiding In Plain Sight 59:51

6M ago59:51

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Recorded on Rosh Chodesh, this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast # 195 celebrates the new month of the 'second Adar,' and explores the secret of the great joy that is associated with this month, which comes to a crescendo on Purim. How do we relate to Purim joy during these dark and troubled times? Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman discover that the a…

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Walk Your Path 1:04:07

7M ago1:04:07

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In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman are joined by long-time friend Mrs. Yocheved Woodward, who shares the inspiring story of her life-long devotion to G-d, which led to her departure from Christianity, through the stages that ultimately led to her Orthodox conversion to Judaism and aliya to Israel, where togeth…

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74: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Book 4 - Passage 37 11:40

7M ago11:40

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NEW! Join the shows Patreon page for bonus episodes and exclusive opportunities and content! www.patreon.com/stoicismformodernlife The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were com…

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Making Room for G-d in Alaska 1:25:12

7M ago1:25:12

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In this week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast, we are privileged to welcome Dr. Melanie, an amazing woman of remarkable faith, strength and love of Hashem. From her home in Alaska, Dr. Melanie shares the inspiring and personal story of her life’s spiritual journey. _________Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Please support the work…

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73: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Book 4 - Passage 35 and Passage 36 11:12

7M ago11:12

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NEW! Join the shows Patreon page for bonus episodes and exclusive opportunities and content! www.patreon.com/stoicismformodernlife The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were com…

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72: Special Announcement!! BONUS content!!! 4:23

7M ago4:23

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NEW! Join the shows Patreon page for bonus episodes and exclusive opportunities and content! www.patreon.com/stoicismformodernlife The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were com…

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How much did Pope Francis know about Fr Marko Rupnik? 16:21

7M ago16:21

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At a press conference in Rome last week, an ex-nun claiming to have suffered ritual sex abuse at the hands of Fr Marko Rupnik turned the heat on Pope Francis. How much did he know about the stomach-turning charges levelled at the Slovenian mosaic artist, who was a Jesuit until he was thrown out of the order? And, more important, when did he know? W…

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Channeling the Divine 1:04:44

7M ago1:04:44

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Why does Torah spend so much time on the details that Moses received at Mount Sinai for the construction of the Tabernacle? In this week's Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman take a deep dive into the amazing world of the Tabernacle and Holy Temple, exploring topics like the spiritual significance of the incense offering, and…

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Torah, Music & Plant Medicine 1:22:17

7M ago1:22:17

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Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman welcome this week's special guest, musical composer and recording artist David Schommer. In addition to being a student of Torah, David is an extraordinarily accomplished producer and musician...and an initiated 'Wisdom Holder', possessing the traditional knowledge of the healing power of plants, as taught by elders…

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Napoleon, with Morgan Geiser 29:02

7M ago29:02

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Napoleon Bonaparte: hero or villain? Military genius or narcissistic tyrant? A curious historical figure to forget or one who helped make the modern world? Find out in this friendly guide to Classical Christian Education. Presented by TrinityU, a service of Trinity Classical Academy in Santa Clarita, CA…

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How liberal bishops are squeezing the life out of the Church of England 27:46

7M ago27:46

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Can the Church of England escape from the deadly grip of bishops and bureaucrats who spend their entire time genuflecting to the metropolitan Left? Why does Archbishop Justin Welby wade obsessively into secular political battles when his churches are emptying? And do worshippers realise that eye-watering sums of money are being siphoned off from th…

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71: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Book 4 - Passage 34 13:48

8M ago13:48

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“Gladly surrender yourself to Clotho: let her spin your thread into whatever web she wills.” The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation …

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Does Trump have evangelical Christians to thank for his second coming? 22:38

8M ago22:38

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Donald Trump now seems certain to be the Republican presidential candidate in this year's US presidential elections. That's a prospect that horrifies liberal America and quite a few other Americans besides. The former president secured overwhelming support from evangelical Christians in Iowa and New Hampshire and some commentators are speculating t…

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The Faith To Question 1:03:01

8M ago1:03:01

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This week's edition of the Jerusalem Lights podcast honors the ancient holiday of Tu B'Shevat, New Year of the Trees, a day that resonates with the themes of gratitude, renewal, and faith in G-d. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman take these themes further, and explore inspiring life lessons from the enigmatic Book of Job that give new and bold insig…

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The Logic of English, with Sarah Robertson 21:02

8M ago21:02

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Literacy is the foundation of all learning. But learning to read English can seem messy, illogical, even random. It doesn’t have to be, though. Find out how the “Logic of English” program makes reading clear and simple in this friendly guide to the world of classical Christian education. Presented by TrinityU, a service of Trinity Classical Academy…

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A Mother's Spiritual Journey 55:41

8M ago55:41

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Rabbi Chaim Richman welcomes a special guest, Mrs. Katy Holladay. Katy is a dedicated Noahide wife and mother, a true woman of valor who loves Hashem and Torah. Katy is also an accredited Energy Healing therapist, who practices a Torah-based approach to healing and healthy spiritual balance. Katy is passionate about her beliefs and goals, and share…

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Gay blessings and theological porn: why leading cardinals are distancing themselves from Pope Francis 21:57

8M ago21:57

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Just before Christmas, the Vatican's new doctrinal chief Cardinal Victor ‘Tucho’ Fernandez unveiled a new style of blessing designed to make gay couples feel at home in church without changing the Church's teaching on marriage. The Argentinian Tucho has for years been Pope Francis's protégé – but for how much longer? The new gay blessings, supposed…

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