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JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and Life

Christopher B. Barnett
Christmas
Catholicism
Netflix
Existentialism
Cardinal Cupich
John Kennedy Toole
Walker Percy
A Confederacy Of Dunces
Love In the Ruins
Mary
Drones
Philosophy
Pope Francis
A Canticle For Leibowitz
Morte D'urban
Christianity
New Orleans
Louisiana
Friedrich Nietzsche
Secularism

Professor, scholar, and writer/novelist Christopher B. Barnett is joined by fellow authors Amy Welborn and Clark J. Elliston to explore issues pertaining to religion, philosophy, and contemporary culture. Episodes with Amy will be dubbed JUST FYI POD: CULTURE and anchored in topics such as movies, TV, and literature. Episodes with Clark will be called JUST FYI POD: IDEAS and centered on various to... more

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The overarching theme of JUST FYI POD: CULTURE‘s third season is: “The Future of American Christianity: A Conversation in Ten Questions.” On today’s episode, my cohost Amy Welborn and I focus on the following question: “What, if Anything, Will Replac... more

The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS’ third season is to discuss: “’Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era: How Did We Get Here? Where Is It Going?” On today’s episode, my cohost Clark Elliston and I will discuss the topic: “Does It Matter if Students Can’t Re... more

Amid the hum and hullabaloo of pre-Christmas activities, Amy Welborn and I found time to meet at Cahaba Brewing Co.in Avondale, where we discussed what we enjoyed (and, well, didn’t enjoy!) about 2025. Though interspersed with firsthand (!) stories a... more

The main task of JUST FYI POD: IDEAS’ third season is to discuss: “Higher Ed in the ChatGPT Era: How Did We Get Here? Where Is It Going?” Today’s episode will approach this overarching topic in two ways. First, my regular cohost Clark Elliston and I ... more

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George Pattison
Professor and Dostoevsky specialist, former doctoral supervisor at the University of Oxford
University of Glasgow
Episode: JUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "On God, Dostoevsky, and Celtic F.C. Supporters: A Conversation with George Pattison"

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Christopher B. Barnett
Co-host and professor, scholar, writer/novelist, with interests in culture, philosophy, and religion.
Amy Welborn
Co-host and author, focusing on culture, literature, and commentary on faith.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Enlivening, intelligent and upbuilding discussions with good rapport

    Enlivening, intelligent and upbuilding discussions with good rapport!

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    United States2 years ago
  • Working through their lists

    Really enjoy these discussions. Best part is setting up a queue of movies to watch or rewatch!

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    Somer2134
    United States2 years ago

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Many find the blend of personal anecdotes with philosophical and cultural analysis enriching, leading to deeper reflection on their own experiences.
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Listeners appreciate the intelligent and thought-provoking discussions that are both engaging and applicable to real life.

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JUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Drone Madness, Cardinal Cupich's 'As We Pray...', and Our Favorite Christmas Movies"
Q: What do you think about the drones in New Jersey?
This is kind of crazy but I haven't dug deep into it because I'm just going to wait until we get an answer.
JUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #4"
Q: How does God speak to us?
Through reflections on suffering and silence, prompting readers to consider barriers to hearing God's voice.
JUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "Our Ten Favorite Works of Philosophy: #3"
Q: What do you think about the slowdown of original philosophical ideas in the 21st century?
Many believe that the focus has shifted from traditional philosophical inquiries to more immediate political issues, influenced largely by technology and social media.
JUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "On God, Dostoevsky, and Celtic F.C. Supporters: A Conversation with George Pattison"
Q: How should contemporary issues, like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, influence reading Dostoevsky?
George elaborates on the challenges of connecting Dostoevsky to modern nationalism but emphasizes the enduring relevance of his themes and the necessity to engage critically with his legacy.
JUST FYI POD: IDEAS: "On God, Dostoevsky, and Celtic F.C. Supporters: A Conversation with George Pattison"
Q: How do we connect your work on Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, and Heidegger with your larger scale works?
George discusses the interconnected themes of modern existentialist thinking represented by these figures and the pursuit of understanding love and God in a non-rational manner.

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