The Cheerful Stoic

Juan C. Torres
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The podcast where we read, meditate, and reflect on the ancient Stoic philosophers.

  1. 10/17/2021

    42: On Providence By Seneca [Part 2]

    In this episode, we continue to look at what Seneca has to say to his friend Lucillius about Providence. He says here that excellence cannot be arrived at without struggle and adversity.

    7 min

  2. 10/10/2021

    41: On Providence By Seneca [Part 1]

    In this episode, we introduce and present the central question behind Seneca’s On Providence, the theodicy question. “Why do bad things happen to good people?”

    9 min

  3. 10/08/2021

    40: Podcast Update for Future Episodes

    In this episode, I respond to Steve, a faithful listener from India, and then talk about upcoming episodes.

    5 min

  4. 08/24/2021

    39: Meditations 11.7

    In this episode, we take a look at one of Marcus Aurelius master Stoic principles: embracing your lot in life as the ground and path for growth in virtue.

    5 min

  5. 06/23/2021

    38: Interview with Michael McGill

    In this episode, I chat with Michael McGill. He’s a fellow Stoic I’ve met on Twitter. He shares with me how he came to learn about and practice Stoicism. He gives excellent advice to both new and mature practitioners. He has an excellent newsletter where you can keep up with his latest thoughts, resources, and insights. Sign up here: http://www.michaeldmcgill.com/newsletter/

    48 min

  6. 06/19/2021

    37: Embrace your Fate

    In this episode, I read and talk about Meditations 7.57, where Marcus Aurelius reminds us to embrace all our experiences as uniquely suited to us. This is a Stoic master principle for all who seek to live the virtuous life.

    4 min

  7. 06/15/2021

    36: Interview with Ben Wood, Quaker Theologian and Philosopher

    In this episode, Ben and I talk (amongst other things) about daily Stoic practice, Quakers and ancient philosophy, the freedom of the will (and grace), Stoics and the irrational and much more besides!

    1 hr

  8. 06/07/2021

    35: It is in your power always and everywhere…

    Marcus Aurelius reminds us to accept our lot in life, to deal justly with the people in our lives, and to closely monitor our thoughts so that we can live according to nature.

    5 min
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The podcast where we read, meditate, and reflect on the ancient Stoic philosophers.

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  • Creator
    Juan C. Torres
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Juan C. Torres