In Medias Res with Glanz & Jerončić

Oliver Glanz & Ante Jerončić
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On this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations on life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. And as the title of the show points to, we approach these things "in the middle of things," that is, by grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. Concerning "about us," we are friends and verbal sparring partners who also happen to be colleagues at Andrews University. 

  1. 07/22/2025

    48. On Shame

    Shame is a powerful and elusive emotion—often unnamed, yet deeply formative. In this episode, Ante and Oliver explore the nature of shame: what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters. They consider whether shame is universal or culturally accentuated, how it emerges early in life, and how it is bound up with our sense of standing and visibility before others. Drawing on insights from psychology, philosophy, and theology, they examine shame as a profoundly social emotion—one that can paralyze, distort, or even erupt into violence. They also discuss how shame differs from guilt, how it shapes identity and behavior, and whether it can be transformed into something redemptive. * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations about life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show’s title suggests, we approach these topics “in the middle of things”—grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. As for who we are: we are friends, verbal sparring partners, and colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič  Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    1 hr

  2. 07/06/2025

    47. Desire, Imitation, and Scapegoating: A Tribute to R. Girard

    René Girard—a French-American literary critic, philosopher, and anthropologist—has profoundly shaped Oliver's and Ante's thinking. In this episode, they explore key Girardian themes: desire, imitation, envy, resentment, violence, the origins of religion, and scapegoating. They argue that Girard offers a lens that, if taken seriously, radically reconfigures how we understand both reality and Scripture. * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations about life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show’s title suggests, we approach these topics “in the middle of things”—grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. As for who we are: we are friends, verbal sparring partners, and colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič  Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    1h 7m

  3. 06/27/2025

    46. IMR Bites: Wisdom and Discernment [AJ]

    In this episode of IMR Bites, Ante turns to the theme of wisdom, central to Scripture, moral philosophy, and the moral life. Drawing on biblical texts, especially the wisdom literature and Paul’s letters, as well as insights from psychology, he explores how wisdom involves discernment, moral perception, and the ability to navigate complexity. In a time flooded with information but lacking clarity, the episode asks what it means to live wisely—and how wisdom is both something we cultivate and something we receive Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    18 min

  4. 06/22/2025

    45. Sexuality and Gender

    In this episode, Olive and Ante tackle the fraught topic of sexuality and gender.  What they are primarily interested in is how these issues are framed in contemporary culture and how certain types of discourse on these matters have become normalized over time. In so doing, they are coming to terms with the basic truism of life: all beliefs and convictions have a history behind them. * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations about life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show’s title suggests, we approach these topics “in the middle of things”—grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. As for who we are: we are friends, verbal sparring partners, and colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič  Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    1h 7m

  5. 06/14/2025

    44. IMR Bites: Archetypes and the Shaping of the Self [AJ]

    In this first episode of In Medias Res Bites, Ante introduces a new short-form format within the IMR podcast. These occasional reflections, offered by either Oliver or Ante, and possibly guest contributors in the future, complement the longer dialogues with focused meditations on themes central to the art of living. Edited episode transcript In this opening reflection, Ante explores the idea of archetypes—not as abstract roles or fixed types, but as existential ideals that help shape who we are becoming. Drawing on figures like Jung, Plato, the Stoics, and Scripture, he considers how certain archetypes—such as the hero, the sage, or the pilgrim—awaken in us a longing for the good and invite us to align with our deepest aspirations. He shares five archetypes that have come to orient his own journey and reflects on how such patterns of being can offer clarity, coherence, and moral direction amid the complexities of life. This episode sets the stage for a series of future reflections, each delving into one of these archetypes in greater depth. * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations about life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show’s title suggests, we approach these topics “in the middle of things”—grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. As for who we are: we are friends, verbal sparring partners, and colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič  Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    18 min

  6. 06/08/2025

    43. GUEST EPISODE: Memory and the Stories We Live By

    In this episode, Oliver is joined by Torben, a psychiatrist from Norway, and Julia, a high school teacher, mother, and CBT counselor from Austria. Together, we explore how narratives shape personal and communal identity, drawing on insights from psychology, neuroscience, and theology. The conversation delves into the formative power of memory, its connection to trauma and healing, and how we can become intentional agents in reshaping the stories we live by—for the sake of personal growth, relational depth, and spiritual orientation. * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations about life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show’s title suggests, we approach these topics “in the middle of things”—grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. As for who we are: we are friends, verbal sparring partners, and colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič  Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    1h 6m

  7. 04/27/2025

    42. GUEST EPISODE: Fear and Authoritarian Structures

    For this episode, Oliver and Ante are delighted to connect with their good friends, Oleg Kostyuk, Assistant to the President for Mission at AdventHealth University, and Torben Bergland, a psychiatrist from Norway. Building on their previous discussion of fear, they use this conversation to deepen their understanding of fear, particularly as it relates to the dynamics of memory, trauma, and authoritarian structures. * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations about life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show’s title suggests, we approach these topics “in the middle of things”—grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. As for who we are: we are friends, verbal sparring partners, and colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič  Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    1h 5m

  8. 04/13/2025

    41. On Fear

    Fear is an incredibly complex emotion, differing in expressions as it does in its causes. Ante and Oliver try to tackle it from different angles, including its neurobiology, connection with human identity, personal and social manifestations, negative effects, strategies for addressing them, and place in the life of Christians. * * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations on life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show title points out, we approach these things "in the middle of things" by grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. Concerning "about us," we are friends and verbal sparring partners who also happen to be colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič  Send us your comments. We appreciate those!

    1h 5m
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On this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations on life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. And as the title of the show points to, we approach these things "in the middle of things," that is, by grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. Concerning "about us," we are friends and verbal sparring partners who also happen to be colleagues at Andrews University. 

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  • Creator
    Oliver Glanz & Ante Jerončić
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 In Medias Res with Glanz & Jerončić
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