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The Firestone Files

The Firestone Files

By: Dr. Chris Firestone
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The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories. Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University.Dr. Chris Firestone Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Episode 24 | Kant and Love
    Jan 27 2026

    In episode twenty-four, Dr. Firestone shares a paper of his entitled "Rational Religious Love" on the topic of love and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. This presentation was given to the Evangelical Philosophical Society during their annual conference partnered with the Evangelical Theological Society in Boston in November, 2025.


    The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.


    Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.


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    46 mins
  • Episode 23 | The Firestone Files Fitness Episode
    Jan 19 2026

    In episode twenty-three, Dr. Firestone discusses personal fitness with his daughter Rebekah and his son Matthew. He lays out some personal goals for the new year and documents the beginning of the journey.


    The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.


    Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.


    Facebook: The Firestone Files

    Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles

    Twitter: @FirestoneFiles

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    37 mins
  • Episode 22 | An Interview with Rick Green
    Jan 12 2026

    In episode twenty-two, Dr. Firestone interviews Rick Green, founder and president of Patriot Academy and former Texas State Representative, lawyer, and entrepreneur. They discuss Rick's life and work, as well as parallels between him and Dr. Firestone.


    The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.


    Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.


    Facebook: The Firestone Files

    Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles

    Twitter: @FirestoneFiles

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    49 mins
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