EFR 750: Life Worth Living: How to Ask the Right Questions, Decipher the Role of Religious Traditions, and Act Out of Integrity with Matthew Croasmun

Oct 23, 2023

Matthew Croasmun, a Yale University professor and author, explores the importance of questions, the role of religious traditions in finding purpose, the significance of community, and the power of humility, courage, and integrity in living a meaningful life.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Finding Clarity and Purpose in Life

04:37 • 2min

Creating Community and Understanding Fertility with a Unique Wellness Snapshot

06:24 • 2min

Finding Meaning and Purpose

08:37 • 14min

Finding Meaning in Life and Introducing Strong Coffee Company

22:07 • 4min

Deepening Investment in Religious Tradition

25:38 • 8min

The Pursuit of Perfect Happiness

34:08 • 23min

The Worthiness of Our Desires

57:32 • 6min

What should we hope for? How should we live? How do we flourish? Matthew Croasmun is here to respond to these and other questions and reflect on the different answers that have informed various faiths and cultures. He has led students through these findings in one of Yale University’s most popular courses and has recently written a book, Life Worth Living, to help you respond to these questions in the context of your own life... to live a life EVER FORWARD!

More about Matthew: Matt Croasmun is Associate Research Scholar and Director of the Life Worth Living Program at the Yale Center for Faith and Culture and Lecturer of Divinity & Humanities at Yale University.

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In this episode, you will learn...

The Importance of Questions: Matthew emphasizes the role of questions in life's journey and self-discovery and he highlights that questions are not just about finding answers but also about stimulating thought and fostering curiosity.
The Role of Religious Traditions: Matthew explains how religious traditions and their ancient wisdom can help individuals find purpose and authenticity in life.
Community and Connection: The episode highlights the significance of community in our quest for a meaningful life. Matthew suggests that listening to others' stories, being curious about their experiences, and showing humility can help us understand our fellow humans better and find common ground.
The Power of Humility, Courage, and Integrity: The podcast underscores the value of humility, courage, and integrity in living a meaningful life. It emphasizes that humility is the foundation for curiosity and learning, courage allows us to act on our beliefs and values, and integrity ensures that we stay true to ourselves and our principles.

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