Is Christianity Divisive? | Tim Keller
Today’s episode reckons with a common question about Christianity today: Are its truth claims too exclusive for a pluralistic and democratic...
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20 of 264 episodesIf God is Good, Why is There Pain and Suffering? | Sean McDowell & Paul Rinzler
In today's episode, a Christian professor and an atheist professor grapple with a timeless question: if God is good and all-powerful, why is...
The "Grind": Meaningful or Meaningless? | Lydia Dugdale & James Valentini
In today's episode, a physician and a former college dean grapple with "grind culture." You'll hear from Lydia Dugdale, a professor of medic...
When Will I Be Satisfied? | Arthur Brooks & Andrew Huberman
In today's episode, our speakers explore this question: How can I live a satisfied life? You’ll hear from Arthur Brooks, a professor at Vand...
MIT Professors on Success and What Really Matters | Cullen Buie & Desirée Plata
In today's episode, two MIT professors reflect on this question: In an academic culture obsessed with making a name for yourself, what does...
What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us | David Lahti & Michael Weisberg
In today’s episode, our speakers discuss this question: Is science the only reliable tool for understanding the world? Or for questions abou...
Are We Living in the Best of All Possible Worlds? | Lennox & Lowenstein
The concept of a “multiverse” — formerly an obscure idea in philosophy and theoretical physics — is now mainstream. Movies like best-picture...
Questioning Christianity: A Professor's Journey from Skepticism to Faith | Molly Worthen
In today’s episode, historian Molly Worthen (UNC-Chapel Hill) discusses the most radical pivot of her life: becoming a Christian after years...
Why the Resurrection Changes Everything (If It's True) | N. T. Wright & Shelly Kagan
In today’s episode, a theologian and a philosopher explore what happens when we die. They discuss questions like, Is death the end, or is it...
The Messiness of Meaning | Satyan Devadoss & Stuart Firestein
Meaning can be straightforward — a red octagon means “Stop!”, a hand wave with a smile means “Hello,” or adding two and two equals four. But...
Do Christians Have a Stronger Claim on Morality than Atheists? | John Hare & Peter Singer
In today’s episode, two moral philosophers explore our everyday ethical choices. Are your gut-level reactions about right and wrong a signal...
Lewis, Tolkien, & Friendship | John Hendrix
On today’s episode, our speakers discuss the topic of friendship: what it looks like on a practical level and why it’s so important in our c...
Can Faith Make Sense of Suffering? | Meghan Sullivan & John Stuhr
In today’s episode, two philosophers explore this question: How should we understand suffering? Is it simply the opposite of human flourishi...
Becoming Alive in a Dehumanizing World | Rowan Williams & Chigozie Obioma
In today’s episode, our speakers explore some core questions about what it means to be human: What are we made for? What is the role of suff...
Is Religion for Everyone? | Ross Douthat & Damon Linker
Talking about religion can feel outdated, close-minded, or just irrelevant. Yet for thousands of years, humans have been a religious species...
God Might Be Real—But Is He Personal? | Tim Keller & Anthony Kronman
The Christmas season, at its heart, is about giving. We spend days—even weeks—searching for thoughtful, personalized gifts to bring joy to t...
That's a Wrap! Best Episodes from 2025 + Sneak Peek at 2026
We’ve reached the end of another amazing year on the podcast — all thanks to you, our listeners! In 2025, we had over 100,000 listens and ov...
Beyond Prescriptions: How Physicians Can Help Suffering Patients | Lydia Dugdale & Michael Menchine
In today’s episode, two physicians explore the problem of suffering in medicine. They address questions like: What does it mean to care for...
Success, Silicon Valley, & Fulfillment | Pat Gelsinger & John Hennessy
In today’s episode, two Stanford leaders open up about the personal costs and course corrections in their professional lives. Is it possible...
Miracles: How Skeptical Should We Be? | Sean McDowell & Paul Rinzler
In today’s episode, an atheist and a Christian explore the plausibility of miracles. Do miracles actually happen? What kind of evidence supp...