Episodes

  • Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland-Frances Alice Forbes

    Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland-Frances Alice Forbes
    Aug 3 2026
    "Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland" by Frances Alice Forbes explores the profound journey of Saint Columba, a pivotal figure in the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland. This biography delves into Columba's unwavering faith and dedication, illustrating how his life and mission laid the foundation for the Christianization of a nation. The themes of devotion, leadership, and the transformative power of faith resonate powerfully today, reminding listeners of the enduring impact one individual can have on the spiritual landscape of a society.
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • 01 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

    01 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill
    Jul 17 2025
    Dive into the fascinating world of Positivism, a movement founded by Auguste Comte in France as outlined in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. In Part 1, we explore the core principles of Comtes philosophy while also highlighting its shortcomings. Part 2 delves into the rest of Comtes writings outside of the Cours de Philosophie Positive. It uncovers a period in Comtes life where he shunned newspapers and periodicals in pursuit of higher intellectual purity. Discover how a fateful encounter with a woman profoundly alters his life perspective, leading him to transform his philosophy into a full-fledged religion, with morality as its guiding compass. Comtes later years saw him develop a disdain for science and intellect, replacing it with an obsessive desire for regulated change. Join us as we dissect this intriguing evolution. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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    35 mins
  • 02 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

    02 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill
    Jul 17 2025
    Dive into the fascinating world of Positivism, a movement founded by Auguste Comte in France as outlined in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. In Part 1, we explore the core principles of Comtes philosophy while also highlighting its shortcomings. Part 2 delves into the rest of Comtes writings outside of the Cours de Philosophie Positive. It uncovers a period in Comtes life where he shunned newspapers and periodicals in pursuit of higher intellectual purity. Discover how a fateful encounter with a woman profoundly alters his life perspective, leading him to transform his philosophy into a full-fledged religion, with morality as its guiding compass. Comtes later years saw him develop a disdain for science and intellect, replacing it with an obsessive desire for regulated change. Join us as we dissect this intriguing evolution. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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    33 mins
  • 03 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

    03 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill
    Jul 17 2025
    Dive into the fascinating world of Positivism, a movement founded by Auguste Comte in France as outlined in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. In Part 1, we explore the core principles of Comtes philosophy while also highlighting its shortcomings. Part 2 delves into the rest of Comtes writings outside of the Cours de Philosophie Positive. It uncovers a period in Comtes life where he shunned newspapers and periodicals in pursuit of higher intellectual purity. Discover how a fateful encounter with a woman profoundly alters his life perspective, leading him to transform his philosophy into a full-fledged religion, with morality as its guiding compass. Comtes later years saw him develop a disdain for science and intellect, replacing it with an obsessive desire for regulated change. Join us as we dissect this intriguing evolution. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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    43 mins
  • 04 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

    04 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill
    Jul 17 2025
    Dive into the fascinating world of Positivism, a movement founded by Auguste Comte in France as outlined in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. In Part 1, we explore the core principles of Comtes philosophy while also highlighting its shortcomings. Part 2 delves into the rest of Comtes writings outside of the Cours de Philosophie Positive. It uncovers a period in Comtes life where he shunned newspapers and periodicals in pursuit of higher intellectual purity. Discover how a fateful encounter with a woman profoundly alters his life perspective, leading him to transform his philosophy into a full-fledged religion, with morality as its guiding compass. Comtes later years saw him develop a disdain for science and intellect, replacing it with an obsessive desire for regulated change. Join us as we dissect this intriguing evolution. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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    27 mins
  • 05 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

    05 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill
    Jul 17 2025
    Dive into the fascinating world of Positivism, a movement founded by Auguste Comte in France as outlined in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. In Part 1, we explore the core principles of Comtes philosophy while also highlighting its shortcomings. Part 2 delves into the rest of Comtes writings outside of the Cours de Philosophie Positive. It uncovers a period in Comtes life where he shunned newspapers and periodicals in pursuit of higher intellectual purity. Discover how a fateful encounter with a woman profoundly alters his life perspective, leading him to transform his philosophy into a full-fledged religion, with morality as its guiding compass. Comtes later years saw him develop a disdain for science and intellect, replacing it with an obsessive desire for regulated change. Join us as we dissect this intriguing evolution. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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    29 mins
  • 06 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

    06 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill
    Jul 17 2025
    Dive into the fascinating world of Positivism, a movement founded by Auguste Comte in France as outlined in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. In Part 1, we explore the core principles of Comtes philosophy while also highlighting its shortcomings. Part 2 delves into the rest of Comtes writings outside of the Cours de Philosophie Positive. It uncovers a period in Comtes life where he shunned newspapers and periodicals in pursuit of higher intellectual purity. Discover how a fateful encounter with a woman profoundly alters his life perspective, leading him to transform his philosophy into a full-fledged religion, with morality as its guiding compass. Comtes later years saw him develop a disdain for science and intellect, replacing it with an obsessive desire for regulated change. Join us as we dissect this intriguing evolution. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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    29 mins
  • 07 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill

    07 - Auguste Comte and Positivism by John Stuart Mill
    Jul 17 2025
    Dive into the fascinating world of Positivism, a movement founded by Auguste Comte in France as outlined in his Cours de Philosophie Positive. In Part 1, we explore the core principles of Comtes philosophy while also highlighting its shortcomings. Part 2 delves into the rest of Comtes writings outside of the Cours de Philosophie Positive. It uncovers a period in Comtes life where he shunned newspapers and periodicals in pursuit of higher intellectual purity. Discover how a fateful encounter with a woman profoundly alters his life perspective, leading him to transform his philosophy into a full-fledged religion, with morality as its guiding compass. Comtes later years saw him develop a disdain for science and intellect, replacing it with an obsessive desire for regulated change. Join us as we dissect this intriguing evolution. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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    19 mins