Topic: Philosophy

2 chapters across the catalog

The Rise of Islam: Panic or Perspective
Episode 35 • • 39:10 - 42:08

35: The Rise of Islam: Panic or Perspective

Embracing Tension and the Wisdom of Dr. Wallace Roark

The discussion posits that America has a spiritual problem rather than a political one. A host shares a story about his philosophy professor, Dr. Wallace Roark, who taught him to "embrace the tension" of being a believer in a secular world, warning that one should be afraid if the "knot in the stomach" ever disappears.

D-Day
Episode 32 • • 21:02 - 23:51

32: D-Day

Immateriality of the Soul and Universal Concepts

The concept of immateriality is explained using the "number 12" as a metaphor for things that are real but lack physical weight or location. The host defines the soul using the Greek word "Sukhay," representing the seat of mind, will, and emotions. This philosophical framework posits that the soul is the essence of a person that exists beyond physical definition.