In Medias Res with Glanz & Jerončić

Oliver Glanz & Ante Jerončić
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In Medias Res with Glanz & Jerončić

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. 4H AGO

    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 m...

    1h 5m

  2. MAR 23

    40. On Doubt

    Doubt shows up in many different guises. What accounts for the variety of such human experiences? What is its relation to faith? What are the different causes and expressions of doubt? What is it about our cultural moment that makes doubt such a widespread phenomenon? Can doubt sometimes be an expression of laziness? To what extent is doubt central to intellectual and spiritual growth?... These are some of the questions that Ante and Oliver tackle in discussing this important topic. * * * * *...

    1h 1m

  3. MAR 21

    39. Education and Ancient Texts

    This time, the starting point for the conversation is Oliver's upcoming article, "A Critical Look at Modern Graduate Education Through the Lens of Ancient Texts." They explore some strengths and weaknesses of contemporary education, how some of those weaknesses are engendered and reinforced through the use of modern textbooks, the kind of cognitive (fore)closure these texts encourage, what the relationship between knowledge and understanding might be, how ancient texts encourage understanding...

    1h 2m

  4. FEB 17

    38. Objectivity as Love and Death to Self

    Back in November 2024, Ante presented a paper at the Society of Adventist Philosophers titled The Anthropotechnics of Freedom: Training in Objectivity and the Ethics of Epistemic Authenticity. In this episode, Oliver and Ante take up that topic to explore the meaning and possibility of objectivity—so often a term of derision. They ask: Why does truth matter? Can we ever attain objective knowledge? What is the "view from nowhere"? What does it mean to see objectivity as a moral imperative? And...

    58 min

  5. JAN 26

    37. What Homer's Odyssey has Taught Us

    In this episode, Oliver and Ante delve into the enduring legacy of Homer's Odyssey. They explore its profound impact over the centuries, discussing why this epic poem remains so significant today. The conversation covers a breadth of existential themes presented in the Odyssey, such as destiny, homecoming, virtue, identity, and the human condition. Additionally, they examine the benefits of studying the Bible alongside classical works like the Odyssey, highlighting both the resonances and dis...

    52 min

  6. JAN 24

    36. The Objectification of Reality

    This time around, Ante and Oliver have a free-ranging conversation on a number of issues. After a brief life debrief and some discussion of AI tools, they delve into a US presidential election post-mortem, questions of objectification in relation to human subjectivity, how objectification leads to alienation and conflict, how the deepening of relationships with people who are different from us requires moving beyond such tendencies, and how working and playing together might connect us some d...

    1h 2m

  7. 11/17/2024

    35. Vagaries of Understanding

    After a longish break, Oliver and Ante are back recording new IMR episodes. In this one, they tackle different aspects of understanding, ranging from problematic self-perceptions, to evaluations and surveys, to the problem of objectification, and much more. CONNECT WITH US Email * * * * * 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 ou...

    1h 2m

  8. 08/04/2024

    34. Manifesting: Claiming Reality into Being

    In recent years, "manifesting" has gained significant traction in pop culture and social media. It is the idea of willing the universe to bring into being our desires, in the sense of already possessing them in the act of wishing. As this rides on many interesting ideas and has a lot to say about our current cultural moment, Oliver and Ante have decided to discuss the issue to wrap their minds around it somewhat. What is this phenomenon about? Why is it so popular at this time? Should we unde...

    54 min
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    About

    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
      41
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2025 In Medias Res with Glanz & Jerončić
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