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At the Veritas Forum, we believe we were made to seek truth and be changed by it. We are a community of students, faculty, campus ministers, and more, who are pursuing a vision of the university that seeks and stewards truth and invites people of all backgrounds to explore the ideas that shape our lives. Since 1992, we’ve shared lectures and conversations with a firm belief that generous dialogue ... more

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Meaning can be straightforward — a red octagon means “Stop!”, a hand wave with a smile means “Hello,” or adding two and two equals four.

But meaning is often more complicated — a friend saying they’ll eat  “whatever” for dinner or a significant o... more

In today’s episode, two moral philosophers explore our everyday ethical choices. Are your gut-level reactions about right and wrong a signal from a higher reality—or just a chemical reaction in your brain? And if God isn’t the foundation for our mora... more

On today’s episode, our speakers discuss the topic of friendship: what it looks like on a practical level and why it’s so important in our culture today.

You’ll hear from John Hendrix, an author, illustrator, and art professor at Washington Univers... more

In today’s episode, two philosophers explore this question: How should we understand suffering? Is it simply the opposite of human flourishing, or is there a deeper meaning? And what does suffering mean for belief in a good God?

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Recent Guests

Satyan Devadoss
Mathematician at University of San Diego
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Stuart Firestein
Biologist at Columbia University
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Peter Singer
Philosopher, emeritus professor at Princeton
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Episode: Do Christians Have a Stronger Claim on Morality than Atheists? | John Hare & Peter Singer
John Hare
Philosopher at Yale
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Episode: Do Christians Have a Stronger Claim on Morality than Atheists? | John Hare & Peter Singer
John Hennessy
Former President of Stanford University
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Episode: Success, Silicon Valley, & Fulfillment | Pat Gelsinger & John Hennessy
Pat Gelsinger
Former CEO of Intel
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David Skeel
Law professor at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Is Justice Possible in a World Like Ours? | David Skeel
Mia Chung-Yee
Accomplished musician and faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music.
Curtis Institute of Music
Episode: Beethoven, Faith, & Suffering: A Musical Journey | Mia Chung-Yee
Molly Worthen
Historian exploring Christian faith
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Episode: That's a Wrap! Best Episodes of 2024

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Seth Bollinger
Host and media producer with a background in fostering dialogue about faith and truth within academic environments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 435 ratings
  • Lacks a deep understanding of the gospel of Jesus

    Claims to be a Christian, but makes many contradicting statements in episode specifically about story of faith. Jesus tells us who He is in the Bible. He gives us instructions how to live. He tells us all we need to do is believe and trust in Jesus as our savior and you will be saved. It doesn’t depend on what we choose or decide to make up because it feels right.

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    TheBibleisreal123
    United States5 months ago
  • Changed my life. Thank you Veritas forum

    Changed my life. Thank you Veritas forum

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    5
    Sjhfakbakdugfwidufgiwdufg
    Singapore2 years ago
  • Outstanding Podcast!

    Though long past my college days, I love and appreciate how Veritas Forum invites me to hear from great minds, listen in on stimulating conversations about faith and the academy, and ponder these deep questions myself!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RMR607
    United States2 years ago
  • “You Are Not Your Own”

    Excellent segment! Love Noble’s writing, and I enjoyed hearing him articulate his thoughts in this episode. This is a great podcast! Thank you! Veritas Vos Liberabit

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    gkr22
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Great podcast!

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    Nerdhoff
    United States3 years ago

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Lewis, Tolkien, & Friendship | John Hendrix
Q: What do you think we get wrong about friendship?
We often live in an individualistic society which undervalues making choices to prioritize friendships.
Lewis, Tolkien, & Friendship | John Hendrix
Q: What does it look like to be a responsible or accountable friend?
Having regular meetings and being intentional about sustaining trust and vulnerability is key.
Lewis, Tolkien, & Friendship | John Hendrix
Q: Does being a Christian make you a better friend?
Yes, our faith often supports us in difficult moments and fosters deeper connections.
Is Religion for Everyone? | Ross Douthat & Damon Linker
Q: Ross's entire argument and his analogies were based on the assumption of a creator's existence. Can he provide arguments to prove this?
Ross outlines several lines of evidence suggesting a created universe, including persistent supernatural experiences and the finely-tuned nature of the cosmos.
Is Religion for Everyone? | Ross Douthat & Damon Linker
Q: Is there a part of your book where you grapple with how do we deal with the supernatural?
Ross argues that there is nothing irrational about believing in the supernatural and posits that a consciousness created the universe with its own set of rules, indicating openness to the possibility of miracles.

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Focusing on the intersection of faith, philosophy, and contemporary issues, this podcast features deeply engaging conversations that challenge listeners to think critically about life's biggest questions. With a variety of speakers including scholars, philosophers, and theologians, episodes explore important themes such as suffering, faith, morality, and the nature of truth, all contextualized within a Christian worldview. The format encourages generous dialogue, making it suitable for those interested in academic insights combined with spiritual reflection.

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2. Stuart Firestein
3. Peter Singer
4. John Hare
5. John Hennessy
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8. Mia Chung-Yee

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