Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal Education

Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal Education

Author: Albertus Magnus Institute, Inc. Language: English Episodes: 100
Deep within the rich tradition of the classical liberal arts, conversations unfold that feel both timeless and urgently contemporary. Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal Education is where you’ll find them, a production of the Albertus Magnus Institute. This series explores the foundational ideas that shape our humanity, society, and faith, guided by the enduring vision of St. Albert the Great. His dream was of an education that liberates the mind and spirit, one that is profoundly enriching yet accessible to all. Each episode delves into the intersections of philosophy, culture, and Christianity, examining how these ancient wells of wisdom speak directly to our modern condition. You’ll hear thoughtful dialogues and reflections that resist easy answers, instead inviting a deeper consideration of what it means to live a fully human life. The podcast serves as a kind of auditory academy, where the core subjects of a truly liberal education-those that free us-are opened up for anyone willing to listen. It’s for those curious about how enduring truths can illuminate contemporary confusion, offering not just information but a form of intellectual and spiritual nourishment. Tune in for a journey through the catacombs, where the light of classical thought remains undimmed, waiting to be rediscovered in our own time.
Episodes
Ep. 103 - Relationship Without Remainder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:02
Dr. Ryan Messmore of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education joins John to talk about the foundation of the Catholic Faith, the nature of God, and the doctrine of the Trinity. Listen and hear about the good work of…
Ep. 102 - From Tragedies to Comedies: The Journey of a Hero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:13
Dr. Tiffany Schubert of Wyoming Catholic College joins Larissa to discuss the idea of the hero. From Virgil’s company of heroes and heroines to Jane Austen’s many female heroines, Dr. Schubert guides us to understand the…
Ep. 101 - Refining the Renewal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:59
Alex Lessard of Adeodatus joins John Johnson to talk about the ongoing Classical education renewal. Join them in this lively conversation where they discuss issues facing the movement and explore unique solutions and ide…
Ep. 100 - The Nous and the Polis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:30
Grab a beer and celebrate our 100th episode with us! John Johnson discusses the soul, the city, and the citizen in this Three Beers Episode with Senior Fellow Palvos Papadopoulos and special guest Ryan Hammill of the Anc…
Ep. 099 - To Build and Behold: Recovering from Architectural Suicide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:54
Who is man, what is he building, and why does this matter? Alan Cornett of Cultural Debris joins John Johnson to discuss mans relationship with architecture and both the worldly and eternal implications therein. Listen a…
Ep. 098 - The Best and Most Noble Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:41
This episode is the recording of our recent Q & A webinar where we answered questions from participating Fellows and shared our vision for liberal learning. Now we’re sharing it with you. Whether you’re a returning or ne…
Ep. 097 - Victory Has Defeated You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
Today we bring you the 20th and final episode of season 3. This season we talked about all things liberal arts from music and monarchy to Plato and Socrates to freeing minds and humanizing humans. It only seemed right th…
Ep. 096 - Boethius and Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:21
This conversation between two ‘non- serial’ entrepreneurs, Christof Meyer and AMI’s own John Johnson, will change the way you view entrepreneurship and management, and give you a vision of a rightly ordered, God honoring…
Ep. 095 - A Harmonious Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:03
Author of the Summa Domestica, and The Little Oratory, Leila Lawler joins Larissa to talk about mothering, homeschooling, and raising children faithfully in this modern world. She explains how we can escape the traps of…
Ep. 094 - What is Man? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:49
Enjoy the first half of the first lecture in Senior Fellow, Dr. Arias’ course, ”Philosophy of Man.”