Best Joshua Boyd Podcasts (2025)

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Key Principles for a Happy Life | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. 45:48

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This lecture was given on February 14th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events. About the Speaker: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an adjunct professor of dogmatic theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He i…

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BACCALAUREATE CELEBRATION, DR. Sandra Crewe - Howard University 1:57:26

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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 - Jack Thorne 35:41

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Jack Thorne, screenwriter and playwright, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would want with him if cast away on a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.By BBC Radio 4

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What Happens After Death | Prof. Jeffrey Brower 47:05

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Prof. Jeffrey Brower defends Aquinas’s hylomorphic account of human nature, arguing that the soul, as the body’s substantial form, ensures metaphysical unity while allowing for postmortem survival, offering a coherent alternative to materialism and substance dualism This lecture was given on February 25th, 2025, at University of North Carolina at C…

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The Earliest Christological Debates and Why They Matter Today | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. 37:11

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Fr. Andrew Hofer explores the earliest Christological debates of the first centuries, showing how heresies like Arianism, Nestorianism, and Pelagianism threatened the Church’s understanding of Jesus’ true identity, and why defending orthodox Christology remains vital for Christian faith and unity today. This lecture was given on February 16th, 2024…

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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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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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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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