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Seeking and living a life worthy of our humanity. Theological insight, cultural analysis, and practical guidance for personal and communal flourishing. Brought to you by the Yale Center for Faith & Culture.

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Latest Episodes

What if the anxiety you most want to get rid of is the one you most need to listen to? Existential psychologist Dan Koch and marketing strategist Kristen Tideman join Evan Rosa for a conversation about what anxiety is actually for—and what happens wh... more

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As Christians enter the most solemn stretch of the liturgical year, theologian David Ford — who spent over twenty years writing his commentary on the Gospel of John — makes the case that no other Gospel prepares you for the cross the way John does. "... more

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The book of Ecclesiastes has puzzled readers for millennia with its unflinching observations about absurdity, meaninglessness, vanity, and futility. Biblical scholar Jesse Peterson joins Evan Rosa to discuss his book, Qoheleth and the Philosophy of V... more

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Increasingly, it seems that a very public and nationalized Christianity is bouncing back as a live, contested question around the world, and there’s a temptation to exist on the extremes of either loyalty to the point of idolatry, or total opposition... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Tideman
Founder of Tidy Studios, marketing strategist and creative consultant; living with MS
Tidy Studios
Episode: To Be Human Is to Be Unfinished: Anxiety, Existential Psychology, and Flourishing / Dan Koch & Kristen Tideman
Dan Koch
Licensed therapist, host of Religion on the Mind
Self/Independent
Episode: To Be Human Is to Be Unfinished: Anxiety, Existential Psychology, and Flourishing / Dan Koch & Kristen Tideman
David Ford
Regis Professor Emeritus of Divinity, University of Cambridge, author of The Gospel of John and Meeting God in John
University of Cambridge
Episode: Dwell in the Darkness: John's Passion Narrative, Good Friday, and the Education of Desire / David Ford
Jesse Peterson
Philosopher and Biblical scholar, George Fox University
George Fox University
Episode: How to Read Ecclesiastes: Absurdity, Futility, and the Simple Value of Life / Jesse Peterson
Luke Bretherton
Theologian ethicist, Regis Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Loyalty Without Idolatry: Religious Vibe Shift and a Theology of Democratic Life / Luke Bretherton
Bo Karen Lee
Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology and Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton Theological Seminary
Episode: The Wound and the Gaze: Trauma Theology, Contemplative Healing, and Becoming Beloved / Bo Karen Lee
David Dault
Author of The Accessorized Bible; host of Things Not Seen
Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago; Things Not Seen podcast
Episode: The Accessorized Bible: Interpretation, Responsibility, and the Ethics of Reading / David Dault
Esau McCaulley
Jonathan Blanchard Associate Professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: Season of Rebellion / Esau McCaulley on Lent [From the Archives]
Elaine Ecklund
Sociologist studying religion and public life
Rice University
Episode: Your Whole Self at Work: The Sociology of Religion in the Workplace / Elaine Ecklund

Hosts

Evan Rosa
Host of For the Life of the World, focusing on theological insight and cultural analysis for personal and communal flourishing.
Macie Bridge
Host of SOLO, a series on solitude, loneliness, and being alone, and also contributes to For the Life of the World.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 253 ratings
  • Excellent

    This podcast is deep and meaningful. The content continues to exceed my expectations, and the hosts/guests bring out topics that are engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew Grenier
    United States8 months ago
  • Like water to a thirsty soul

    A much needed forum for restoring the increasingly thin and superficial public theology or our times. How can we know what is right & how we should live without wrestling with the tenets of our faith in real time? Listening to these thoughtful discussions give me hope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandra in DC
    United States2 years ago
  • Exquisitely thought-provoking

    They cover topics of faith and culture today that are nuanced and important. Actually this podcast gives me a model for how to how to think at a deeper level and discuss tricky things more patiently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYC Downtown Girl
    United States2 years ago
  • For the life of the world

    The Podcast is Fabulous.

    Beautiful people there.

    Thank you so much.

    ——————— D D H

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andante'
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my favourite except…

    I have one problem w this podcast. I am sensitive to really high pitched sounds (a common issue with those of us who experience neurodiversity) and the musical intro and transitions have this nails-on-chalkboard electronic squeaky noise going on in it… I have tried to tolerate it but I’ve finally decided to leave a review. I have avoided the podcast at times because I know it will be an unpleasant experience. But if you could just change that sound, even slightly, this would be a more accessible... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WeeMe1546
    Canada3 years ago

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Many find the discussions timely and essential, as they address contemporary challenges through a compassionate lens.
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Reviewers express appreciation for the thoughtful discussions that restore rich public theology in society.

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How to Read Ecclesiastes: Absurdity, Futility, and the Simple Value of Life / Jesse Peterson
Q: What else do we need to know about authorship and the representation of this convener?
Traditionally it was thought to be Solomon, but scholarly consensus now places the composition in the third century BCE, with the possibility of a later editor shaping the ending to fit Torah and biblical context.
How to Read Ecclesiastes: Absurdity, Futility, and the Simple Value of Life / Jesse Peterson
Q: Why did you choose this particular project? What does it mean to you? And what's your personal history with the Book of Ecclesiastes?
I was drawn to Ecclesiastes because it is deeply philosophical and centers on meaning in life, and my personal journey led me to pair its themes with contemporary value theory to understand how people live well in light of life's inescapable uncertainties.
The Accessorized Bible: Interpretation, Responsibility, and the Ethics of Reading / David Dault
Q: What does it mean for the Bible to be a platform, not just a book?
A platform allows additions and curation (study notes, children's illustrations) that change the reading experience, highlighting that readers shape interpretation and moral implications.
The Accessorized Bible: Interpretation, Responsibility, and the Ethics of Reading / David Dault
Q: Are you reading your Bible in translation or the originary languages in a trusted community?
Reading with trusted community and careful translation practices is essential to avoid violence or misrepresentation; it centers responsibility on readers, not on the text alone.
Your Whole Self at Work: The Sociology of Religion in the Workplace / Elaine Ecklund
Q: Why did you choose to study the workplace?
Ecklund became curious about how faith dynamics in workplaces other than science correlate.

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