Behold, the Lion

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Behold, the Lion

Behold, the Lion explores what it means to have a relationship with Jesus in a university environment, with the mission of spreading the message of Christianity to the curious and equipping Christian listeners with a better understanding of how to live the Christian life in a secular world. We discuss questions of theology, art, literature, and practical living as people of faith in the 21st century. This semester, our new host, Ardaschir Arguelles, is joined by guests from various Christian traditions to go in-depth on the Nicene Creed.

  1. 03/11/2024

    Ep. 88: The Metaphysics of Morals and the Philosophy of Immanuel Kant

    Silas, Ardaschir, Ben, and Ashley talk about Kant's The Metaphysics of Morality, breaking down his philosophy as a whole, deontological ethics, and discussing how it can be viewed from a Christian perspective.

    1 hr

  2. 01/07/2024

    Ep. 87: Thomas Aquinas and the Summa Theologiae

    On this Episode, Ardaschir, Madeline and Harrison discuss Summa Theologiae and the collective life and works of Thomas Aquinas. They explore his influence, beliefs, and what we can learn from the life of this Doctor of the Church.

    42 min

  3. 12/07/2023

    Ep. 86: The Quran and Islamic Philosophy

    On this episode of Behold, the Lion, Ardaschir, Silas, and Ben discuss the next section of the CC curriculum, which deals with the Quran and medieval Islamic thought. Join them for a conversation about the origins of Islam, the notion of Quranic revelation, and how Islam interacts with the Platonic and Aristotelian traditions from the start of the CC syllabus.

    50 min

  4. 11/27/2023

    Ep. 85: Spiritual vs Physical Life in Augustine's City of God

    In this episode of Behold, the Lion, Ardaschir, Joel, and Madeline tackle the next book in the series: Augustine's City of God. Join them as they explore the ideas of living in a secular world, the Christian good life, the problem of evil, peace, and more.

    48 min

  5. 11/12/2023

    Ep. 84: Fundamentals of Christianity in Matthew and Galatians

    In this episode of Behold, the Lion, Ardaschir, Rory, Silas and Miracle discuss the New Testament books on the Contemporary Civilization syllabus, and outline the foundational ideas therein.

    51 min

  6. 11/04/2023

    Ep. 83: Divine Judgment and Justice in Exodus

    In this episode of Behold, the Lion, Ardaschir and Natalia move on to the next entry on the Contemporary Civilization syllabus: the book of Exodus. Join them on a discussion of plagues, Passover, divine conflict, and ultimate redemption (where The Prince of Egypt is only cited once or twice).

    54 min

  7. 10/27/2023

    Ep. 82: Ethics and the Good Life in Aristotle

    In this episode, Ardaschir, Natalia, Silas, and Madeline discuss questions of ethics, happiness, and what makes for a good life, based on Aristotle's Politics and Nichomachean Ethics.

    53 min

  8. 10/12/2023

    Ep. 81: Cities and Souls in Plato's Republic

    It's a new academic year, and a new season for Behold, the Lion! This semester, we're following alongside Columbia's Contemporary Civilization class, which discusses major works of philosophy and political thought. Join Ardaschir, Silas, and Madeline as they kick things off with a discussion of Plato's Republic, the first text on the syllabus and one full of questions about ethics, society, and the soul.

    1h 7m
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Behold, the Lion explores what it means to have a relationship with Jesus in a university environment, with the mission of spreading the message of Christianity to the curious and equipping Christian listeners with a better understanding of how to live the Christian life in a secular world. We discuss questions of theology, art, literature, and practical living as people of faith in the 21st century. This semester, our new host, Ardaschir Arguelles, is joined by guests from various Christian traditions to go in-depth on the Nicene Creed.

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    The Columbia Witness
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
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