Close Minded Podcast
“Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” - G.K. Chesterton
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Latest episodes
Jan 30, 2018 • 37min
Episode 2 – Tom Nelson and The Economics of Neighborly Love
Dr. Tom Nelson is president of Made to Flourish, a non-profit organization focused on helping pastors connect orthodox faith, work, and economics. Tom is also the senior pastor of Christ Community Church in Kansas City. He has served on the Board of Regents of Trinity International University and is on the leadership team of the Oikonomia...The post Episode 2 – Tom Nelson and The Economics of Neighborly Love appeared first on Close Minded Podcast. Get full access to Close Minded Podcast at www.closemindedpodcast.com/subscribe
Jan 15, 2018 • 45min
Episode 1 – How to Think by Alan Jacobs
In this episode Seth and Josh discuss Alan Jacobs’ recent book, “How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds.” Jacobs is Distinguished Professor of Humanities in the Honors Program at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a Resident Fellow of Baylor’s Institute for the Studies of Religion. He has written widely on...The post Episode 1 – How to Think by Alan Jacobs appeared first on Close Minded Podcast. Get full access to Close Minded Podcast at www.closemindedpodcast.com/subscribe
Jan 2, 2018 • 2min
Episode 0 – Intro to the Close Minded Podcast
We are readers. Avid readers of wide-ranging works. Readers who cultivate what Tolkien called “the leaf mold” of the mind, the topsoil of our moral imagination and creativity. We aren’t embarrassed to enjoy “kid lit” and YA fiction, or afraid to read sociological & political works that challenge our assumptions. We enjoy classic novels, hard-boiled crime thrillers, controversial works...The post Episode 0 – Intro to the Close Minded Podcast appeared first on Close Minded Podcast. Get full access to Close Minded Podcast at www.closemindedpodcast.com/subscribe
