Getting Wisdom

Myron Steeves and Martin Isreb
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A podcast for thoughtful Christians seeking timeless wisdom in the words of Scripture and the Church Fathers. Hosts Myron Steeves and Martin Isreb offer calm, reverent conversation on classical theology, philosophy, and Christian living. "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." —Proverbs 4:7 Visit www.gettingwisdom.org for show notes & reference guides.

  1. 25 jun

    Grave Among Grave Men

    Myron and Martin reflect on why the Christian life is not necessarily materially easier than any other life and discuss a civility rule about matching one’s tone to the occasion. They read Aquinas on corporeal creation and Calvin on the order of the Trinity. “We must not suppose that this corporeal matter serves the angels at their nod, but rather that it obeys God’s.”—St. Augustine, cited in Summa Theologica, Prima Pars, Q65 07:45 Opening Reflections: Not materially better26:24 Roadside Attractions: Chrysler Building44:31 Rules of Civility: Tone54:41 Summa Theologica (Prima Pars, Q65)1:01:25 Institutes (1.13)

  2. 12 may

    A Pleasant Countenance

    Myron and Martin reflect on the Good Samaritan and the command to love God with heart, soul, strength, and mind. They discuss grand Dallas hotels, civility in countenance and conduct, and read Aquinas and Calvin on demons, pride, and eternal divinity of the Son. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind.”—Luke 10:27 07:00 Opening Reflections: Loving God with your mind28:40 Roadside Attractions: Hotels in Dallas, TX39:49 Rules of Civility: Behavior around others54:00 Summa Theologica (Prima Pars, Q63–64)1:10:03 Institutes (1.12–1.13) For a reference guide to the Rules of Civility and a complete index of the Calvin and Aquinas readings discussed on the podcast, visit www.gettingwisdompodcast.com.

  3. 7 may

    My Redeemer Liveth

    Myron and Martin argue that Christian maturity comes not from waiting for divine hints but from exercising wisdom under God’s rule. They discuss civility around privacy in public spaces, visit New York City’s High Line Park, and turn to Aquinas on angels, beatitude, and the distinct glory of human beings choosing to worship God. “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.”—Job 19:25, KJV 06:30 Opening Reflections: God's plan and our stupidity43:19 Rules of Civility: Giving strangers privacy52:05 Roadside Attractions: High Line Park58:06 Summa Theologica (Prima Pars, Q61–62) For a reference guide to the Rules of Civility and a complete index of the Calvin and Aquinas readings discussed on the podcast, visit www.gettingwisdompodcast.com.

  4. 10 abr

    Conviviality

    Myron and Martin discuss Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life and the norms regarding faith-centered dialogue with friends and strangers. In today's readings, Aquinas reflects on angelic knowledge, while Calvin writes on imagery and the hazards of idolatry in worship. "For when once men imagined that they beheld God in images, they also worshipped him as being there."—Calvin's Institutes, 1.11.9 05:13 Rules of Civility: Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life29:57 Summa Theologica (Prima Pars, Q58–59)46:59 Institutes (1.11.9–16)

  5. 24 mar

    Divided Attention

    Myron and Martin reflect on the erosion of family-centered wisdom before turning to modern challenges of civility in conversation, a roadside look at Baylor’s origins, Aquinas on angels and the limits of their knowledge, and Calvin on the dangers and distortions of religious imagery. " Show the things that are to come here after, and we shall know that you are Gods."—Isaiah 41:23 04:31 Opening Reflections: Generational wisdom31:11 Rules of Civility: Undivided Attention 45:00 Roadside Attractions: Baylor University49:39 Summa Theologica (Prima Pars, Q51–57)1:09:55 Institutes (1.11.5–8)

  6. 17 mar

    Seven Kinds of Prayer

    In this first episode of Season Three, Myron and Martin reflect on types of prayer, a civility rule on distraction and electronic interruptions, and a closing meditation on Calvin’s vision of creation as a summons to rejoice. "There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice."—John Calvin, Sermon No. 10 on 1 Corinthians 01:20 Opening Reflections: Prayer26:40 Roadside Attractions: San Diego40:35 Rules of Civility: Distraction53:06 Calvin's sermon

  7. 27 ene

    Forge of Idols

    In this final episode of Season 2, Myron and Martin reflect on the formation of Christian ethics while reading Aquinas on angels and the immaterial order and Calvin on images, idolatry, and the unseen nature of God. "The human mind is, so to speak, a perpetual forge of idols."—Calvin's Institutes, 1.11.8 01:02 Opening Reflections: Christian ethics25:11 Roadside Attractions: San Diego41:14 Summa Theologica (Prima Pars, Q50)1:08:42 Institutes (1.11.1-16)

  8. 20 ene

    Persona Non Grata: Donors and Dissidents in the Ivy League

    In this guest episode, Myron and Martin are joined by Cornell alumnus Carl Neuss, who recounts his shift from major donor to organized opposition of institutional capture. He describes how ideological drift, donor leverage, media exposure, and external pressure converged to challenge the university’s departure from free speech, Western tradition, and Christian foundations. Cornell Free Speech Alliance: https://www.cornellfreespeech.org/ 00:18 Guest Introduction: Carl Neuss 01:04 Cornell, then and now 28:02 Cornell Free Speech Alliance 41:15 Removing Ivy League presidents 1:01:06 Why are people terrified of changing the status quo? 1:13:12 Closing question

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A podcast for thoughtful Christians seeking timeless wisdom in the words of Scripture and the Church Fathers. Hosts Myron Steeves and Martin Isreb offer calm, reverent conversation on classical theology, philosophy, and Christian living. "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." —Proverbs 4:7 Visit www.gettingwisdom.org for show notes & reference guides.

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  • Creador
    Myron Steeves and Martin Isreb
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    54
  • Clasificación
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    © Myron Steeves and Martin Isreb
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