Best Joshua Boyd Podcasts (2025)

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Unveiling the Secrets of Subject To: Navigating Creative Investment Strategies 34:04

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High interest rates got you stuck? In this episode of the On Purpose Investor Podcast, Eric hands the mic to co-hosts John and Karen to recap our recent Deal Maker Atlanta meetup with creative finance pro Courtney Fricke. The topic? Buying property subject to the mortgage — a strategy that’s more relevant now than ever. We break down: What “subject…

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Capitalizing Christ in Thirteenth-Century Scholasticism | Prof. Boyd Taylor Coolman 40:59

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Prof. Boyd Taylor Coolman examines the thirteenth-century scholastic doctrine of “capital grace,” showing how Alexander of Hales, Hugh of Saint Victor, and the Summa Halensis developed a pneumatologically-centered account of Christ as the head of the Church, which Aquinas later systematized, emphasizing the Holy Spirit’s role in uniting believers t…

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How Does Christ Save Us? Making Sense of the Atonement | Prof. Ross McCullough 41:12

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Prof. Ross McCullough systematically explores the major models of the atonement-including Christus Victor, ransom theory, and divinization-showing how each interprets Christ’s saving work and how Aquinas’s distinctions can help organize these diverse approaches into a coherent theological architecture. This lecture was given on October 16th, 2023, …

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Contemplating Personhood and the Trinity | Fr. Timothy Bellamah, O.P. 32:16

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This lecture was given on November 23rd, 2023, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. Timothy Bellamah, O.P. was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He entered the Order of Preachers in 1991 and was ordained a priest in 1998. He studied at Wa…

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“WHO ARE YOU LIVING TO PLEASE?” — 2 Timothy 2:3-4 1:47:38

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Watch Dr. Henry P. Davis III from First Baptist Church of Highland ParkTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/857/29By Dr. Henry P. Davis III

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Dame Joan Plowright 35:13

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Sue Lawley talks to the actor Dame Joan Plowright in a programme first broadcast in 2006. Dame Joan died in January at the age of 95.By BBC Radio 4

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On the Edge of the Real: Guadalupe Nettel on The Accidentals 51:34

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In this rich conversation, Guadalupe Nettel joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to explore the themes of her short story collection The Accidentals. They delve into the complexities of perception and the uncanny, the deep strangeness embedded in familial relationships, and the porous boundary between nature and human nature. Nettel discusse…

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How Is My iPhone Changing Me? | Prof. Joshua Hochschild 40:16

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Prof. Joshua Hochschild analyzes how smartphones and digital technologies reshape our brains, habits, and sense of self by leveraging neuroscience and AI-driven behavioral design, warning that these tools commodify our attention, erode agency, and pose deep spiritual and ethical challenges that demand more than technocratic solutions. This lecture …

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Transhumanism: The New Eugenics | Prof. Steven Jensen 46:29

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Prof. Steven Jensen critically examines transhumanism as a new form of eugenics, arguing that the pursuit of human enhancement through technologies like genetic engineering and brain-computer interfaces repeats the ethical pitfalls of historical eugenics by neglecting the importance of human nature and the distinction between treatment and enhancem…

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What Can We Learn from Aquinas About AI? | Prof. Gyula Klima 48:47

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Prof. Gyula Klima uses Aquinas’ philosophy of mind to argue that human intelligence, rooted in immaterial universal concept formation, is metaphysically distinct from artificial general intelligence (AGI), though AGI can still serve as a powerful tool for enhancing human understanding and life. This lecture was given on February 19th, 2025, at Domi…

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Erin Taormino | The Converse Cowboy (Free Version) 1:32:58

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Erin Taormino, the first woman to win the 2025 World's Greatest Horseman title. Erin shares her journey from a Canadian grain farm to breaking barriers in the cow horse world, overcoming self-doubt and a late start in the sport. She reflects on training her horse, Hazardous Material, for four events despite not being a roper, and the humbling momen…

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Ought I Use AI Assisted Writing? | Fr. Ambrose Little, O.P. 34:01

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Fr. Ambrose Little examines the philosophical and ethical implications of AI-assisted writing by drawing on Plato’s myth of Thoth, Aristotle, and Aquinas, arguing that while new technologies like AI can threaten essential intellectual virtues, they can also be used wisely if we seek a balanced, virtue-oriented approach to knowledge and memory. This…

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The Use of Tools in a Technocratic Age: the Death of Wisdom? | Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. 1:09:45

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Sr. Anna Wray explains that technocratic tools, while designed for efficiency and ease, undermine wisdom by weakening essential cognitive activities and social bonds, but we can preserve wisdom by using technology more reflectively and fostering communal engagement. This lecture was given on February 20th, 2025, at University of Pittsburgh. For mor…

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“From Empty Nets to Overflow” — Luke 5:1-11 (NLT) 1:33:15

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Watch Dr. Henry P. Davis III from First Baptist Church of Highland ParkTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/857/29By Dr. Henry P. Davis III

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Colm Toibin 37:53

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Kirsty Young interviews writer Colm Toibin in a programme first heard in 2016.By BBC Radio 4

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Friendship and the Common Good | Prof. Adam Eitel 45:09

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Prof. Adam Eitel explores the nature of friendship and the common good through the lens of Aquinas and Aristotle, emphasizing that true friendship is a mutual, habitual disposition to will and pursue the good of another through concrete sharing and fellowship. This lecture was given on December 4th, 2024, at Saint Louis University. For more informa…

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Friendship is a Difficult Good | Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. 31:57

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Fr. Cassian Derbes explores why friendship is a difficult but essential good, drawing on Aquinas, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, and Dante to show how hope, fortitude, and magnanimity help us overcome sloth and despair in pursuit of true friendship as a common good. This lecture was given on January 18th, 2025, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center.…

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Aquinas on Friendship and Human Excellence | Prof. Thomas Hibbs 39:44

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Prof. Thomas Hibbs analyzes Aquinas’ account of friendship and human excellence, drawing on Aristotle and Tocqueville to show how friendship is a necessary, intrinsically valuable common good that addresses contemporary crises of loneliness, civic animosity, and the loss of meaningful community. This lecture was given on January 17th, 2025, at Ceda…

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Drew Knowles - XIT Ranch | The Converse Cowboy (Free Version) 1:00:04

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Drew Knowles, a modern-day steward of the historic XIT Ranch, a 3-million-acre legacy tied to the construction of Texas’ State Capitol. Drew shares the ranch’s storied past, from its 1885 founding to its revival under his and his wife Abby’s leadership. With a philosophy degree shaping his critical thinking, Drew discusses the art of ranching, the …

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How To Be A Good Friend: Combatting Envy And Apathy And Exercising Love And Wisdom | Prof. W. Scott Cleveland 47:38

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Prof. W. Scott Cleveland explores how to be a good friend by applying Aristotle’s philosophy of human flourishing, highlighting the importance of combating envy and apathy while cultivating the virtues of love and wisdom for lasting, meaningful friendships. This lecture was given on February 21st, 2025, at University of Michigan. For more informati…

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Manufactured Home Investing 10:28

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🎙️ Deal Maker Atlanta – Manufactured Home Investing Recap In this episode, we’re recapping the latest Deal Maker Atlanta meetup, proudly sponsored by On Purpose Investor. This month’s topic? Manufactured Home Investing—a niche that’s growing fast and filled with opportunity for savvy investors. The presentation was by Joseph Castenda and Jovana Var…

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What is Love? Plato’s Theology of the Body | Prof. Joshua Hochschild 51:41

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Prof. Joshua Hochschild compares Plato’s philosophical exploration of love in the Symposium with John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, analyzing how both traditions address the unity of eros and agape, the meaning of embodied love, and the enduring questions of sexual ethics in light of Humanae Vitae. This lecture was given on February 18th, 2025, a…

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“THERE’S MORE IN YOU THAN YOU THINK” — 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NLT) 2:01:41

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Watch Dr. Henry P. Davis III from First Baptist Church of Highland ParkTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/857/29By Dr. Henry P. Davis III

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Dame Louise Casey 36:52

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Lauren Laverne talks to crossbench peer Dame Louise Casey in a programme from 2021.By BBC Radio 4

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The Metaphysics of Prayer | Fr. Stephen Brock 1:00:49

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Fr. Stephen Brock examines the metaphysics of petitionary prayer through the perspectives of C.S. Lewis, Peter Geach, and especially Thomas Aquinas, highlighting how Aquinas’ account uniquely reconciles divine immutability, providence, and the real efficacy of prayer. This lecture was given on February 7th, 2025, at Duke University. For more inform…

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Can Philosophical Skepticism Be Overcome? | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. 56:17

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Fr. Thomas Joseph White explores whether philosophical skepticism can be overcome by examining Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, and Nietzsche on metaphysical knowledge, emphasizing foundational principles like non-contradiction and identity. This lecture was given on February 5th, 2024, at Yale University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us…

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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Aquinas on the Identity of Essence and Existence in God | Prof. Michael Gorman 48:04

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Prof. Michael Gorman explains Aquinas’ doctrine that in God, essence and existence are identical, highlighting how this principle underpins divine simplicity and distinguishes God from all created beings. This lecture was given on June 1st, 2024, at Mount Saint Mary College. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.or…

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Shawn Wiese | The Converse Cowboy (Free Version) 1:57:07

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Former bull rider turned sports agent and Vexil brand founder. In this episode, Shawn recounts his 15-year bull riding career, from head-stomping injuries to securing Monster Energy’s sponsorship for professional bull riding through his agency, XD Sports. With humor and honesty, he shares the hustle of navigating corporate deals, the emotional weig…

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The Trinity: The Heart of Christian Life | Dr. Edmund Lazzari 50:13

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Dr. Edmund Lazzari defends the coherence and relevance of the Trinity by addressing Thomas Jefferson’s objections through Thomistic philosophy, emphasizing divine revelation’s role in understanding God’s triune nature. This lecture was given on March 3rd, 2025, at College of William and Mary. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at tho…

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