Socrates in the City
Socrates in the City
Socrates in the City is the acclaimed series of conversations on “life, God, and other small topics,” hosted by Eric Metaxas. Starting with the philosopher Socrates’s famous words that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” Metaxas thought it would be valuable to create a forum that might encourage busy New Yorkers in thinking about the bigger questions in life. He founded Socrates in the City in 2000. Metaxas is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of MARTIN LUTHER, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT, BONHOEFFER, AMAZING GRACE, and MIRACLES. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Yorker, and Metaxas has appeared as a cultural commentator on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. He is the host of The Eric Metaxas Radio Show, a nationally-syndicated radio program heard in more than 120 cities around the U.S. and via podcast in over 80 countries.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 31, 2019 • 45min
Thomas Howard: Chance or the Dance – Part 1
Eric Metaxas goes to Boston to talk with scholar Thomas Howard about the questions explored in his book, CHANCE OR THE DANCE? Eric considers this one of the greatest books of the 20th century.The post Thomas Howard: Chance or the Dance – Part 1 first appeared on Socrates in the City.
Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 12min
Stephen Meyer: The Return of the God Hypothesis
Eric Metaxas interviews Stephen C. Meyer about the ultimate mystery of the universe as drawn from recent scientific discoveries in physics, cosmology, and biology, at the Dallas Conference on Science and Faith in January 2019.The post Stephen Meyer: The Return of the God Hypothesis first appeared on Socrates in the City.
Oct 4, 2019 • 1h 7min
Peter Hitchens: The Rage Against God and How Atheism Led Me to Faith
Eric Metaxas interviews the perspicacious Peter Hitchens, brother of the late Christopher Hitchens, about his book THE RAGE AGAINST GOD.The post Peter Hitchens: The Rage Against God and How Atheism Led Me to Faith first appeared on Socrates in the City.
Sep 26, 2019 • 1h 1min
Canon J. John: Conversations About Faith
Eric Metaxas interviews Canon J. John, a British apologist, author, and speaker. The post Canon J. John: Conversations About Faith first appeared on Socrates in the City.
Sep 13, 2019 • 1h 5min
Christian Wiman: Meditation of a Modern Believer
Christian Wiman discusses his book, MY BRIGHT ABYSS: MEDITATION OF A MODERN BELIEVER, with Eric Metaxas at the Socrates in the City Gala in June 2013, at the Union League Club in New York City. The post Christian Wiman: Meditation of a Modern Believer first appeared on Socrates in the City.
Sep 6, 2019 • 1h 12min
Mark Helprin: His Life and Work
“Inimitable” is a word to be used sparingly, but it is THE word for Mark Helprin. Don’t be fooled by the staid topic — instead, prepare to be amazed by Mr. Helprin’s conversation with host Eric Metaxas, who considers him the greatest living fiction writer!The post Mark Helprin: His Life and Work first appeared on Socrates in the City.
Aug 30, 2019 • 1h 19min
John Lennox: Has Science Buried God?
Host Eric Metaxas and Oxford professor John Lennox explore the question, “Has science buried God?” — discussing the fine-tuned universe, evolution, logic, history, and more! “It’s like we’re an old Vaudeville team” says Metaxas, who eggs the legendary Lennox into retelling his equally legendary roast chicken anecdote. The interview was hosted by the Colson Center and took place in Washington D.C., in May 2019.The post John Lennox: Has Science Buried God? first appeared on Socrates in the City.
Aug 21, 2019 • 1h 32min
Joseph Loconte: A Quest for Faith in a Valley of Doubt
Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas interviews Joseph Loconte, historian and professor, on his book THE SEARCHERS: A QUEST FOR FAITH IN THE VALLEY OF DOUBT in May 2012.The post Joseph Loconte: A Quest for Faith in a Valley of Doubt first appeared on Socrates in the City.
23 snips
Aug 15, 2019 • 1h 20min
N.T. Wright: Simply Christian
N.T. Wright, a prominent New Testament scholar and Bishop of Durham, delves into the essence of Christianity in his discussions. He explores four universal longings—justice, spirituality, relationships, and beauty—as echoes pointing to deeper truths. Wright emphasizes the significance of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection as pivotal historical events. He also addresses the Christian call to act as agents of renewal in social justice and ecology, while thoughtfully responding to critiques about faith, science, and the philosophical problem of evil.
Aug 8, 2019 • 0sec
Os Guinness: A Free People's Suicide
The prescience of author and social critic Os Guinness is again on display in this lecture about “Sustainable Freedom and the American Future” from September 2012. The post Os Guinness: A Free People's Suicide first appeared on Socrates in the City.
