For the Life of the World / Yale Center for Faith & Culture

For the Life of the World / Yale Center for Faith & Culture

Author: Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Drew Collins, Miroslav Volf, Evan Rosa, Macie Bridge Language: English Episodes: 247
What does it mean to live well, not just for ourselves but for the world around us? For the Life of the World / Yale Center for Faith & Culture explores this profound question through conversations that blend deep theological insight with sharp cultural analysis. Hosted by scholars and thinkers like Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Drew Collins, Miroslav Volf, Evan Rosa, and Macie Bridge, each episode delves into the complexities of faith, philosophy, and everyday practice. You’ll hear discussions that move from abstract ideas to tangible guidance, examining how ancient wisdom intersects with modern challenges in society, education, and personal spirituality. This isn’t about easy answers, but about the harder, more rewarding work of discerning what constitutes a flourishing life-for individuals and communities alike. The podcast serves as an audio extension of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture’s mission, offering thoughtful content for anyone curious about how belief shapes and is shaped by culture. Tune in for a consistently engaging exploration of what it means to seek a life truly worthy of our shared humanity.
Episodes
The Art of Living and Dying During COVID-19 / Lydia Dugdale, MD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:00
For the Life of the World is produced by the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. For more info, visit faith.yale.eduDr. Lydia Dugdale, MD is a New York City internal medicine primary care doctor and medical ethicist. She is…
The Promise and Peril of Home / Miroslav Volf & Ryan McAnnally-Linz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:04
Warning: Hello friends, during a part of this episode on the complicated nature of home during a pandemic, the topic of domestic violence comes up. This is a serious and sensitive matter. If you or someone you know is su…
How to Be Afraid: Easter in the Time of COVID-19 / Miroslav Volf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
For the Life of the World is produced by the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. For more info, visit faith.yale.eduFollow Miroslav Volf on Twitter: @MiroslavVolf-1:37 Introductory summary of the Podcast-3:35 A diagnosis of…
The Wrong Kind of Social Distance / Ryan McAnnally-Linz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:45
Show NotesFor more information about the Yale Center for Faith & Culture, visit faith.yale.edu.Follow Ryan McAnnally-Linz on Twitter @RJMLinz-0:35 Introduction to the podcast topic and speaker. -1:40 Beginning of Ryan’s…
The Culture of Fear / Miroslav Volf, Matt Croasmun, Drew Collins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:43
For the Life of the World is produced by the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. For more info, visit faith.yale.eduFollow Miroslav Volf on Twitter: @MiroslavVolfShow Notes-0:12 Introductory Teaser-0:57 Summary and introduc…
Trailer / A Message from Miroslav Volf: Faith in a Time of Pandemic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
For the Life of the World is produced by the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. For more info, visit faith.yale.eduFollow Miroslav Volf on Twitter: @MiroslavVolf-0:45 Introduction to the podcast (Evan Rosa)-2:22 Beginning…