Latest Public matters Podcast Episodes
Naturally
Laity Square - April 12, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutesIn this episode, we explore the definition of nature. What exactly does this word mean? Where do these meanings come from? And how do they shape our policies and interactions with it?
It's a Miracle! (Part 2)
Laity Square - March 29, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, we discuss the resurrection of Jesus. Do we have the right historical record? Is it trustworthy and credible? What do we do with the facts and the evidence around it?
It's a Miracle! ...isn't It? (Part 1)
Laity Square - March 22, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode, we discuss miracles. What are they? How have philosophers thought about them? Can they still happen today?
It's a Miracle! (Part 1)
Laity Square - March 22, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode, we discuss miracles. What are they? How have philosophers thought about them? Can they still happen today?
Episode the Thirteenth
Laity Square - March 15, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutesThis is Episode 13, and we talk about superstition. Why is this prevalent across cultures and eras? Is it an innocent amusement, or a dangerous belief? And how, if at all, are religion and superstition related?
The Problem of Evil
Laity Square - March 08, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode we look at the Problem of Evil. Is it logically sound to conclude there's no God because there is evil? How do we think through this problem? And what does it seem to tell us about ourselves?
Who's Right Is It Anyway?
Laity Square - March 01, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, we discuss how basic rights are guaranteed and evolved, specifically in the context of Bill C-7. Why did a Quebec court impose a deadline on federal Parliament? Is there such a thing as a right to die with dignity? And what are the trade-offs between elected and appointed powers ...
Whose Right Is It Anyway?
Laity Square - March 01, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, we discuss how basic rights are guaranteed and evolved, specifically in the context of Bill C-7. Why did a Quebec court impose a deadline on federal Parliament? Is there such a thing as a right to die with dignity? And what are the trade-offs between elected and appointed powers ...
Good on What Grounds?
Laity Square - February 22, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, we reflect on the grounding problem of ethics. On which foundation does our sense of right and wrong rest? How does the choice of that foundation impact public government? And on a personal level, if Christianity is a solid foundation, does it automatically confer moral superiori...
Morality, Customs, Laws and Hume's Law
Laity Square - February 08, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode, we study Hume's Law. Is it logically sound to extrapolate prescriptions from descriptions? How does this manifest in our worldviews and daily interactions? And what does it tell us about the relationship between morality, customs and laws?
Discerning Facts from Opinion
Laity Square - February 01, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode, we look at the concept of falsifiability. What is it? How can it help us tell apart facts from opinions? And how can we use this to drive better conversations?
An Unfinished Conversation
Laity Square - January 25, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode, we reflect on the recent transition of power in the US, the attention to the events leading to it, and how the crucial conversation of national unity is being left unfinished.
Souls, Sparks and Purpose
Laity Square - January 18, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesWe review Pixar's latest movie, Soul. How does Disney get away with discussing the soul in popular media? How does its spiritual world compare to the Christian worldview? And what about its conclusions regarding purpose in this world? Listen through the end for a special gift today!
The Great Reset
Laity Square - January 11, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutesIn this episode, we dissect the Great Reset. No conspiracies, no rumours – just facts. What exactly is the World Economic Forum proposing? How will it impact Canada's federal budget and politics? And why is it conjuring so many dystopian ideas?
Christmas Isn't in the Culture
Laity Square - December 14, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutesIn our Christmas episode, we explore the presence, or the absence, of Christmas in the culture. What are the holidays about when life crashes to a halt? What does that mean for Christmas? We offer four things we can all practice this holiday season.
2020 In (The) Books
Laity Square - December 07, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutesIn our "year in review" episode, we look at books that help us shape and deepen our understanding of contemporary philosophical issues. Specifically, we highlight "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" (Geisler/Turek, 2004), "Post-Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture" (Vei...
What's in a Conspiracy?
Laity Square - November 30, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutesIn this episode, we explore the phenomenon of conspiracy theories. How do they draw in people who are otherwise sensible? Is there a biblical viewpoint on this topic? How can we have better conversations with conspiracy theorists?
Laying the Foundation
Laity Square - November 23, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutesIn this episode, we lay the foundation for the square. How do you expose Christian worldviews to a world increasingly lacking biblical context? Other worldviews make it into public discourse by disguising as science or reason. What do you do about this?
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