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Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 14min

Truth and Science | A Christian, Muslim, and Atheist Discuss

In this episode we hear from three different world views including a Christian (Kirk Durston), a Muslim (Imam Hosam Helal), and an Atheist (Matt Monrose) as they discuss their unique perspectives on faith and science. From the stage at McMaster University. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 16min

Losing Hope? A Discussion on God & the Reality of Suffering | Alister McGrath & Alan Lightman

Dr. Alan Lightman, Author and MIT Professor and Physicist, and Dr. Alister McGrath, Oxford Professor of Science and Religion, explore questions of suffering, hope, and the possibility of God through the lenses of their individual worldviews. This conversation was moderated by Anne Snyder, editor-in-chief of Comment Magazine. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Feb 2, 2021 • 34min

The Lost Art of Dying | Dr. Lydia Dugdale

Lydia Dugdale — Medical Doctor, Physician, and Ethicist at Columbia University — discusses The Lost Art of Dying in this interview conducted by USC student Quincy Guenther. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Jan 26, 2021 • 1h 20min

Politics, Science (&) Faith in the Era of Covid-19

A discussion about the history underlying mistrust of medical science, the development of the COVID-19 vaccines, and faith-informed responses to the pandemic. Hosted by: (&) Campaign NYC || andcampaign.org Speakers S. Joshua Swamidass - Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Washington University, Saint Louis Reverend Stephen Ko - Pastor of New York Chinese Alliance Church Kayana Jean-Philippe - Healthcare Consultant and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Participant Moderated by Rasool Berry - Teaching Pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, New York. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 19min

Cosmic Chemistry: Do Science and God Mix? | Dr. John Lennox

Oxford Professor Emeritus John Lennox, Mathematician and Philosopher of Science presents his reasoning for the link between science and belief in God. Presented from the stage at the Claremont Center for Reason, Religion, and Public Affairs. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 8min

Why Tolerance is Not Enough: Myths About Pluralism | Diana Eck & Vinoth Ramachandra

Diana Eck and Vinoth Ramachandra discuss the challenges of pluralism and maintaining core beliefs while engaging with others. They explore the subversive nature of the Christian Gospel and the importance of embracing mystery. They also highlight strategies for meaningful interfaith conversations and engaging in pluralism through initiatives like faith dinner parties.
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Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 28min

Designing Your Life Worth Living | Dave Evans

Dave Evans teaches “Designing Your Life” – Stanford University’s most popular class. He is an entrepreneur who led the design of Apple’s first mouse, and co-founded Electronic Arts before becoming a Consulting Assistant Professor at Stanford. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 17min

Disenchanted? A Pastor & a Born-Again Pagan Discuss | Tim Keller & Anthony Kronman

Pastor, author, and public intellectual Tim Keller is in conversation with Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School and born-again pagan, Anthony Kronman. They discuss their theological perspectives on gratitude, free will, and our current political moment. Moderated by Professor of Systematic Theology and Africana Studies at Yale Divinity School, Willie Jennings. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 6min

The Accidental Academic | Dr. Cullen Buie

MIT Professor of Mechanical Engineering Cullen Buie discusses his journey through science, God and making a name for himself at The Veritas Forum at Caltech. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!
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Dec 10, 2020 • 31min

Beauty of Mathematics | Satyan Devadoss & Lauren Spohn

Mathematician and University of San Diego professor Satyan Devadoss is interviewed by Oxford graduate student Lauren Spohn. A discussion about the beauty and mystery of mathematics in the context of Satyan's latest book: Mage Merlin's Unsolved Mathematical Mysteries. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! • If you love our podcast, sign up for our newsletter! Each month, you'll receive thoughtful content about the ideas that shape our lives, updates from our student and faculty partners, and other Veritas news and events. Sign up here!

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