The Eudo Podcast: Recent Episodes
Two Tasks Institute - Paul M. Gould & Courtney McLean
Welcome to The Eudo Podcast! Join Courtney McLean and Paul Gould as they discuss human flourishing in a disenchanted world. Combining insightful analysis of theology, philosophy, and culture with entertaining discussion, Courtney and Paul hope to connect the deep longings of the human heart—for truth, goodness, beauty, justice, love, and happiness—to Jesus and the gospel. We hope to show that Christianity is both true to the way the world is and true to the way the world ought to be. Whether you are a believer, seeker, or non-seeker in God, join us as we explore the intersection of philosophy, theology, and culture.
In this episode, Paul sits down with Matthew Niermann, full professor of architecture at California Baptist University and Director of Mere Creativity. They talk about art, design, creativity, theology, mission, and more. Be sure to like us on Itunes or Spotify and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the tension between the God of Scripture and the God of the philosophers, and offer some guidance on how to develop our model of God. Be sure to like us on Itunes and Spotify and to subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature of God's love. Be sure to like us on Itunes and Spotify and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature of divine beauty. They examine the claims that God is beautiful and Beauty itself. Be sure to like us on Itunes and Spotify and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature of divine goodness. They land on a version of the virtue model, exploring the problem of evil along the way. Be sure to like us on Itunes or Spotify and subscribe to our show.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the naure of divine omnipotence. What we find, as we reflect on divine power, is just what we long for: a power available to us for change. Be sure to like us on Itunes or Spotify and subscribe to our show.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul consider the nature of divine omniscience. They consider the problem of divine foreknowledge and human freedom and reflect on how God's knowledge reveals divine grace. Be sure to like us on Itunes or Spotify and subscribe to our show.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the idea that God is wholly present (omnipresence) and also specially present at particular places. Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes or Spotify!
Courtney and Paul discuss four points about God and time. What does the Bible say about God's temporal mode of being? How about philosophy? If God is temporal, does that make him a prisoner to time? Find out on this episode. Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes and Spotify.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul consider five ways that God is uncontainable. Be sure to like us on Itunes and Spotify and subscribe to our show.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore God's ultimacy and uniqueness in a disenchanted word and its pantheon of false gods. Be sure to subscribe to our show on Itunes and Spotify and like us!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore three reasons why our idea of God matters. Subcribe to our show and like us on Itunes and Spotify!
In this episode, Paul interviews Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, our season 7 sponsor. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature of race and the question of whether we'll have racial identities in the afterlife. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore six ideas to help us make sense of the traditional Christian view of sex and gender. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the question of human destiny. They consider a broadly naturalistic account of the future and the Christian vision of the future. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to the Eudo podcast!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the question of human history and human origins. They canvas six models of human origins and consider issues in theology, science, and philosophy. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the idea of Jesus as a philosopher. They look at Jesus's intellect and emotions as a guide for us to follow. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature of the imagination and creativity in order to explore whether machines can create art. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo podcast and like us on Itunes.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature of free will and the relationship between freedom, morality, character and reasons for acting. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature and value of knowledge and faith and discuss how Christianity is a knowledge tradition. They also explore what it means to live a philosophical way of life as a Christian. Be sure to subscribe to the show and like the Eudo Podcast on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the "stuff" from which we are made. They canvas the main views and argue that there is a deep unity between our soul and body. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore "what" we are and "who" we are as humans. Humans are persons, selves, and a particularized rational nature. They are part of the divine drama and belong on a chain of being. Be sure to like us and subscribe to us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul set up the season 7 discussion. They look at two competing stories about reality and what they say about human persons. Are humans organized mud or majestic marvels? Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Paul interviews Steven Elmore, the president of the C. S. Lewis Foundation and our season six sponsor. We talk all things Lewis.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore a theology of language and look at the banquet at Belbury. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to the Eudo Podcast.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore a theology and philosophy of nature and how it relates to our treatment of the environment. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul begin their discussion of That Hideous Strength, looking at Lewis's warning about subjectivism. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to the Eudo Podcast.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore three ways that the fall has resulted in real loss. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to the Eudo Podcast.
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the relationship between knowledge and enjoyment and Lewis's essay "Meditations in a Toolshed." Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the idea of calling and mission through the story of Perelandra. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul consider the question of multiple incarnations: if there are fallen intelligent creatures--must they be saved via incarnation? What would that look like? Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the nature of sin and the fall as well as Lewis's account of why Thulcandra (the earth) is the silent planet. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the question of extraterrestrial intelligent life. Do ETI exist? What would that mean for faith? Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul begin their discussion of the Ransom Trilogy, starting with Out of the Silent Planet. They take a look at Lewis's view on heaven and space. Be sure to subscribe to our program and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore five key works by C. S. Lewis on his theology and philosophy of story, art, and the imagination. Be sure to like our show and subscribe to us on Itunes!
In this episode Paul interviews S. Michael Craven, National Director of the Colson Fellows Program. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show.
Courtney and Paul explore the idea that pleasure brings happiness. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul talk about the idea that fame brings happiness. We sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the idea that success brings happiness. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the idea that money makes us happy. Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul discuss what the afterlife might be like. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the connection between death, meaning, and futility. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the Existential Argument for God and consider the role of emotions. Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore four possible stories of the world and consider which fits best with the deep desires of the heart. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our Podcast!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul continue to explore the meaning of "meaning." They look at the idea of meaning as cosmic significance and as sense-making. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the meaning of "meaning" by unpacking three closely related concepts: purpose, value, and intelligibility. Subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the human quest to find our place in the universe. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode, Dr. Paul Gould interviews Brian Brown, the executive director of our season four sponsor, the Anselm Society. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul revisit the topic of art and beauty, this time, from the perspective of living in a sacramental universe. They end with a discussion of Andrew Peterson's book Adorning the Dark. Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul discuss the culture's views on love, sex, and marriage and contrast them with traditional Christian views. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore a theology of work and play. Be sure to subscribe to us and like us on Itune!
In this episode Courtney and Paul discuss how to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. Be sure to subscribe to us and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul consider human uniqueness and significance. We sure to like us and follow us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore the wonder and diversity of life on Earth. Be sure to subscribe to us and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul discuss what it means to say the universe is a sacramental universe. Be sure to subscribe to us and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul discuss the ancient view of the cosmos, what C. S. Lewis called the discarded image. Be sure to subscribe to us and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore the Christian doctrine of creation out of nothing and consider its ethical implications for our posture toward the world. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the role of emotions in perceiving the value of the world. They also discuss C. S. Lewis's book the Abolition of Man. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes.
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore the connection between wonder and seeing and delighting in the world. Be sure to like us and subscribe to us on Itunes!
In this final episode of Eudo Season 3, Paul interviews Holly Ordway on the imagination, Tolkien, art, and apologetics. Be sure to subscribe to us on Itunes. Stay tuned for season 4!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul discuss five ideas about creativity, noting connections along the way to art and apologetics. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Paul and Courtney discuss C. S. Lewis's thoughts on the reading of books and how he created Narnia. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul talk about Tolkien's essay on fairy stories and explore the chief values of story. Be sure to subscribe to us and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul discuss five observations about stories and work toward a theology of story. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore 5 components to the Christian imagination. Subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore the nature and role of the imagination. They also unpack C.S. Lewis's conception of the human person. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show.
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore connection between aesthetic value and moral value, the Japanese art Kintsugi, and the question of justification vs. the defeat of evil through beauty. We sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore the purpose of art. Is art for arts sake for the the sake of something else? Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore the definition of art. They also explore the connection between art and the Bible and art and Worldview. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul discuss the connection between beauty and human flourishing. Be sure to subscribe to us and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul discuss the nature of beauty and its role in our lives. Be sure to subscribe to the Eudo Podcast and like us!
In this last episode of season 2, Paul interviews David and Marybeth Baggett on their book The Morals of the Story and more. Stay tuned for season 3, dropping in the fall of 2019!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul explore the virtue of love. Be sure to subscribe to The Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes!
In this episode Courtney and Paul talk about the virtue of hope and how it sustains us in our journey. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to the Eudo Podast!
In this episode Courtney and Paul talk about the virtue of faith and a power to change. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to the Eudo Podcast.
Courtney and Paul discuss the virtue of temperance in a world of excess. Be sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to the Eudo Podcast.
In this episode Courtney and Paul talk about two conceptions of courage: the Disney Conception--"follow your heart" and the traditional conception of courage as attacking and enduring evil. We sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes.
In this episode Courtney and Paul explore the nature of just acts, the virtue of justice, and God's call to his people to be agents of justice. Be sure to subscribe the Eudo Podcast and like us on Itunes.
In this episode Courtney and Paul discuss the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom is understanding the sacred order of things and living according to it. Practical steps are given on how to grow in wisdom. Be sure to subscribe to our show and like us on Itunes!
In this episode, Courtney and Paul talk about four strategies for becoming good. We sure to like us on Itunes and subscribe to our show!
In this episode Courtney and Paul talk about life as a kind of quest or journey and the virtues as powers or potency to help us complete the journey successfully. They'll also unpack man's highest good and how the virtues fit into our understanding of the good life.
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In this episode Courtney and Paul talk about four reasons why we should care about becoming a better person.
In this first episode to season 2 Courtney and Paul talk about flourishing in a disenchanted world. They explore the bankrupt state of modern moral philosophy, and explore three philosophers who are calling for a return to virtue.
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Paul interviews Gospel Patron's founder John Rinehart about generosity and the gospel.
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Courtney and Paul discuss ministry in four dimensions: and height, depth, and time. They also discuss the importance of long-term thinking and provide five practical ways you can join with the Two Tasks Institute in showing Christianity reasonable and desirable.
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Courtney and Paul discuss how disenchantment has infected the church. They discuss anti-intellectualism, fragmentation, and the need to re-baptize the imagination.
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Courtney and Paul discuss the dominant view of humanity in a disenchanted age, and explore the transhumanist movement as an exercise in Christian wisdom.
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In this episode, Paul and Courtney unpack the Platonic-Aristotelian-Christian model of perceiving the cosmos and argue for a more enchanted way of seeing the world.
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In this episode, Paul and Courtney discuss the now dominant disenchanted way of perceiving the cosmos. Paul introduces the neo-Humean model and its philosophical underpinnings, including scientism, materialism, reductionism, atheism, and nihilism.
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Paul and Courtney discuss some of the most entrenched and pervasive idols of a disenchanted age. Chief among them--the idols of sex and technology.
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Courtney and Paul talk about the importance of understanding culture. They discuss three helpful metaphors--the broken cord, the dungeon, and the shopping mall, inspired by Rieff, Taylor, and Smith.
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Courtney and Paul discuss tennis, Andy Crouch on Gestures vs. Postures, and practical suggestions on how to show Christianity reasonable and desirable.
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Courtney and Paul discuss the two tasks of the cultural apologist: helping to show Christianity reasonable and desirable.
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Courtney and Paul discuss the need to understand culture, the nature of apologetics, and their working definition of cultural apologetics.
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Courtney and Paul share the vision behind Eudo and the Two Tasks Institute. And they talk about books. And stuff.
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