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Selling PlatoEpisode 17 - Dr. Brandon Warmke: The Massive Moral Failures of AcademiaBrandon Warmke will be Associate Professor of Humanities at the Hamilton School of Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida starting in Fall 2025. He is currently Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University and was, during the 2023–2024 academic year, a visiting fellow at the Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Warmke works on various moral, social, and political topics in both philosophy and psychology, including moral responsibility, forgiveness, free expression, and public discourse. With Justin Tosi, he has written for CNN, Aeon, The Conversation, and MarketWatch, and th...2025-05-081h 34

Selling PlatoEpisode 16 - How Colleges Actually WorkFew people know how colleges work. What does "R1" mean? How are professors incentivized? Why do graduate students teach college courses? What's a SLAC?Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.✍🏻 Get my FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://sellingplato.kit.com/freepapertemplate🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTF...2025-04-2414 min

Selling PlatoDr. Nathan Howard - Reasons Why We Do What We DoDr. Nathan Howard is an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, specialized in moral philosophy, particularly concerning questions at the intersection of ethical theory and practical reasoning about the nature of moral motivation and the role of virtue in ethical life.Chapters00:00 The Intersection of Ethics and Parenthood02:43 Building Connections: The Role of Relationships in Academia05:51 The Journey Through Graduate School: Challenges and Triumphs08:53 Specializing in Philosophy: Finding Your Niche11:42 The Evolution of Philosophical Interests: Language and Ethics14:59 The...2025-04-101h 35

Selling PlatoDr. Gillian Russell - Virtual Reality, Martial Arts, and LogicDr. Gillian Russell is Professor of Philosophy at the Australian National University, as well as a visiting Professorial Fellow at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She works mostly in the philosophy of language and logic, and is the author of Barriers to Entailment: Hume’s Law and other Limits on Logical Consequence and Truth in Virtue of Meaning: a defence of the analytic/synthetic distinction. She lives in the New South Wales countryside along with her partner, a lot of kangaroos, and a small dog named Mal.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:47 Ex...2025-03-271h 25

Selling PlatoEpisode 13 - Dr. Megan Fritts - Academia Has a Parenting ProblemDr. Megan Fritts is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She specializes in the areas of ethics, action theory, philosophy of technology, and religious existentialism. Along with her husband, Frank, Megan also hosts and produces the podcast Philosophy on the Fringes.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format01:30 Balancing Family Life and Academia04:17 Early Philosophical Influences07:14 Academic Journey and Teaching Philosophy10:13 Navigating Graduate School and Job Market13:35 Philosophy of Action and Research Interests16:28 Social Dynamics in Graduate School 2025-03-131h 21

Selling PlatoEpisode 12 - Dr. Randal Baker and The World-Changing Weight Loss DeviceDr. Randal Baker (MD, FACS) is a bariatric surgeon, specializing in obesity and weight loss. Well lover a decade ago, Dr. Baker developed a potentially world-changing weight loss device called the Full Sense Device, which is now pending approval with the FDA. Read more about how revolutionary this device is at the links below.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Randy Baker01:27 Journey into Medicine: Education and Early Career04:28 The Evolution of Surgery: Technology and Techniques07:38 The Obesity Epidemic: Causes and Consequences10:35 Bariatric Surgery: A Solution to Obesity13:12 The...2025-02-271h 17

Selling PlatoEpisode 11 - Dr. Marcus Arvan, The Philosophy Career GuruDr. Marcus Arvan is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tampa. He received his PhD from the University of Arizona and works in ethics, social-political philosophy, cognitive science, philosophy of AI, and metaphysics. He published his first book, Rightness as Fairness: A Moral and Political Theory, in 2016 and his second book, Neurofunctional Prudence and Morality: A Philosophical Theory, in 2020. His third book, Why It's OK to be a Moderate, is forthcoming in 2025. He also owns and blogs at the Philosophers' Cocoon: A Safe and Supportive Forum for Early-Career Philosophers, and co-manages New Work in Philosophy with Barry Maguire...2025-02-131h 27

Selling PlatoDr. Sarah Jane Murray - Hollywood Meets Medieval PhilosophyDr. Sarah Jane Murray (Ph.D., Princeton) is an award-winning Professor of Great Texts & Creative Writing at Baylor University and EMMY®-nominated filmmaker with work distributed by PBS, Netflix, Amazon, and the New York Times. Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and American Philosophical Society, her research explores the origins of the Western thought and the vital role of storytelling in cultural transmission. From clay tablets and papyrus to the invention of manuscripts, printing, digital film, and 21st century emerging technologies, she believes great storytelling experiences survive because of the ‘3Ms’ — they’re meaningful, memorable, and motivate us to grow...2025-01-301h 53

Selling PlatoDr. Edward Zalta - Behind the Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyDr. Edward Zalta served as Principal Editor of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy from 1995 to 2022, and now serves as Co-Principal Editor. He is a Senior Research Scholar in the Philosophy Department at Stanford University. His research specialties include Metaphysics and Epistemology, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophical Logic/Philosophy of Logic, and Computational Metaphysics. He is the author of Abstract Objects: An Introduction to Axiomatic Metaphysics, and Intensional Logic and the Metaphysics of Intentionality, and has published dozens of articles in top journals, many of which you can find at the link below. Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato...2024-11-141h 10

Selling PlatoDr. Jared Oliphint - So You Want to Do a PhD in Philosophy?Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://sellingplato.podbean.com 🏛️ LEARN formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/sellingplato TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selling.plato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingplato/ Faceb...2024-10-3138 min

Selling PlatoDr. Christian Miller - Why is the Virtue of Honesty So Neglected Within Philosophy?Dr. Christian Miller is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. His main areas of research are meta-ethics, moral psychology, moral character, action theory, and philosophy of religion. He directed the Honesty Project (honestyproject.wfu.edu), funded by a $4.4 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation. He was the Philosophy Director of the Beacon Project (www.moralbeacons.org), funded by a $3.9 million grant from Templeton Religion Trust, and Director of the Character Project (www.thecharacterproject.com), funded by $5.6 million in grants from the John Templeton Foundation and Templeton World Charity Foundation. He is the author of...2024-10-171h 14

Selling PlatoAndy Blitz - The Slipnutz, Working with Conan, and A Life of ComedyAndy Blitz is a standup comic and was a writer and performer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien for many years, worked on the shows Human Giant, Review, Important Things with Demetri Martin, and many other projects. We talked about his legendary Late Night sketch, “The Slipnutz” (link below) and opening for Slipknot, his early days of comedy, what it was like to work with Conan, whether he thinks about his comedy as having a purpose, why going to the Emmys is boring (and why skipping them while pulling a prank makes them more interesting), and much more. Links The Sl...2024-10-031h 31

Selling PlatoParker Settecase - YouTube Lessons, Journaling, and Marketing PhilosophyParker Settecase is a professional YouTuber (with three master's degrees) who hosts a channel called ParkNotes with almost 200,000 subscribers. He hosts several other channels, including Parker's Pensées, where he has longform conversations on philosophy and theology. Parker's substack: parknotes.substack.com ParkNotes channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkerNotes Parker's Instagram: instagram.com/parkersettecase The 38-million-view frog video: https://youtu.be/d6YnSXVKUiw?si=HxgLOyBvWFlao-BQ 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://sellingplato.podbean.com 🏛️ LEARN formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-olip...2024-09-191h 40

Selling PlatoDr. Kevin Zollman on How to Apply Game Theory to Parenting, Poker, and LifeDr. Kevin Zollman is the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy and Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, and the director of the Institute for Complex Social Dynamics. His research focuses on game theory, agent based modeling, and the philosophy of science. He is co-author with Paul Raeburn of The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting: How the Science of Strategic Thinking Can Help You Deal with the Toughest Negotiators You Know - Your Kids. He has also written for The New York Times, Scientific American, The LA Times, among other publications. You can find more of his work...2024-09-0559 min

Selling PlatoTom Ryan - A Philosophical Look at Standup ComedyTom Ryan is a New York-based standup comic who has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and played venues like Carnegie Hall. He has been featured on Showtime, A&E, Comedy Central, and NBC, and has opened for B.B. King, Natalie Cole, Jeff Beck, Earth, Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, Tim Allen, Steven Wright, Brian Regan, Gary Gulman, Dennis Miller, and Jerry Seinfeld. 🔗 Links from the show: Tom Ryan's demo reel and Late Show with David Letterman Appearances: https://youtu.be/Fp4uaj3r6tw?si=XXRude70JuD5WuMq Tom Ryan's Dry Bar Comedy Appearance (with half a mi...2024-08-221h 40

Selling PlatoEpisode 02 - Dr. Sabrina Little - An Ultramarathoner Meets PhilosophyDr. Sabrina Little is an ultramarathon multi-time national champion, silver medalist, a previous ultramarathon record holder, and a philosophy assistant professor in the department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University. Her main areas of interest are virtue ethics, moral psychology, and classical philosophy. 🔗 Links from the show: https://sabrinalittle.com/ Get her new book The Examined Run here https://a.co/d/ffKNKIH 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🎙️ Selling Plato podcast: https://sellingplato.podbean.com 🏛️ Learn formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/intr...2024-08-081h 17

Selling PlatoEpisode 01 - Dr. Tom Morris on the Usefulness of PhilosophyDr. Tom Morris is one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers. authoring over 30 books, including If Aristotle Ran General Motors and Stoicism for Dummies. He was a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina where he graduated with honors in Religious Studies, and then went on to Yale University where he earned PhD degrees in both Philosophy and Religious Studies. He was full professor at Notre Dame, where he taught for 15 years before speaking all over the world. 🔗 Links from the show: https://tomvmorris.com/ 📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at https...2024-07-251h 27

Simply Sermons PodcastHow can I stop being afraid? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | July 14, 2024Please join us as we continue our sermon series, “The Wonderful World of Jesus” where we explore the biblical message of Jesus through the lens of some of the most popular animated movies of all time. Today, we focus on the animated classic ‘Frozen’ and take a look at some of the wisdom that can be found in Proverbs. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton shares how the book of Proverbs is wisdom from God to help us know that we are not to ‘rely on our own understanding’ or hide away and face our fears on our own. Instead...2024-07-1524 min

Selling PlatoEpisode 00 - Welcome to Selling PlatoWelcome to Selling Plato! Subscribe to listen to the first episode premiering July 25. Watch: www.youtube.com/@SellingPlato 📬 FREE Selling Plato's Dialogues newsletter: https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f 🏛️ Learn formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic 📲 Connect on: X: https://x.com/sellingplato TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selling.plato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingplato/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellingplato LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellingplato Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sellingplato Snapchat: @sellingplato 2024-07-1101 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat does it mean to be ‘great’? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | July 7, 2024Please join us as we begin a new sermon series, “The Wonderful World of Jesus” where we will explore the biblical message of Jesus through the lens of some of the most popular animated movies of all time. We begin this series with the animated classic ‘The Lion King’ and we’ll take a look at some of the most important words Jesus gave to his disciples and find parallels between the stories. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand that by serving our community and our neighbors, we can truly discover what God put us here to do...2024-07-0820 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWho deserves forgiveness? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | June 30, 2024“Fishers of men,” “fishes and loaves,” “cast your nets to the other side:” the Gospels are full of fishing stories that have more to teach us than might first meet the eye. This summer we are diving into discipleship and the joy of the outdoors as we discover what Jesus and his friends have to teach us about the faith. Please join us as we continue our sermon series called “Gone Fishin’” and focus on the story of Jesus calming the storm. From this story, Pastor Clayton shares that in the storm of our struggles, Jesus climbs into the boat to c...2024-07-0125 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat am I doing with my life? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | June 23, 2024“Fishers of men,” “fishes and loaves,” “cast your nets to the other side:” the Gospels are full of fishing stories that have more to teach us than might first meet the eye. This summer we are diving into discipleship and the joy of the outdoors as we discover what Jesus and his friends have to teach us about the faith. Please join us as we continue our sermon series called “Gone Fishin’” and focus on the story of Jesus calming the storm. From this story, Pastor Clayton shares that in the storm of our struggles, Jesus climbs into the boat to c...2024-06-2427 min

Simply Sermons PodcastHow Will I Get Through This? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | June 16, 2024“Fishers of men,” “fishes and loaves,” “cast your nets to the other side:” the Gospels are full of fishing stories that have more to teach us than might first meet the eye. This summer we are diving into discipleship and the joy of the outdoors as we discover what Jesus and his friends have to teach us about the faith. Please join us as we continue our sermon series called “Gone Fishin’” and focus on the story of Jesus calming the storm. From this story, Pastor Clayton shares that in the storm of our struggles, Jesus climbs into the boat to calm the w...2024-06-1724 min

Simply Sermons PodcastAm I Enough? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | June 9, 2024“Fishers of men,” “fishes and loaves,” “cast your nets to the other side:” the Gospels are full of fishing stories that have more to teach us than might first meet the eye. This summer we are diving into discipleship and the joy of the outdoors as we discover what Jesus and his friends have to teach us about the faith. Please join us as we continue our sermon series called “Gone Fishin’” and focus on the story of Jesus feeding 5000. From this story, Pastor Clayton reminds us how important it is to focus on what we do have, instead of f...2024-06-1019 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat does God want from me? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | June 2, 2024“Fishers of men,” “fishes and loaves,” “cast your nets to the other side:” the Gospels are full of fishing stories that have more to teach us than might first meet the eye. This summer we are diving into discipleship and the joy of the outdoors as we discover what Jesus and his friends have to teach us about the faith. Please join us for our new sermon series called “Gone Fishin’” as we learn what Jesus has done for us and what God asks of us. In this sermon, we focus on our calling to share God’s love with all we meet and...2024-06-0319 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat does your soul crave? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | May 26, 2024Today, Pastor Clayton helps us uncover what is the deepest desire of our hearts. When we discover that we long to be in deep relationship with Christ, we learn that we can best serve that connection by living sacrificially for others. Our journeys may be different, but we’d love for you to “come and see” what that might look like and do for your life. Memorial Day Weekend - Come and See | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson 2024-05-2723 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat is God’s message for us? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | May 19, 2024During this Pentecost service, Pastor Clayton focuses on the events described in Acts 2:1-8, where the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles. This is symbolized by a mighty wind and tongues of fire, which marks the birth of the Christian Church and is characterized by the apostles speaking in various languages, enabling them to spread the message of Jesus to a diverse crowd gathered in Jerusalem. Today, Pastor Clayton reminds us of what the message of Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit fills us with God’s love and transforms our heart to share that message of...2024-05-2024 min

Simply Sermons PodcastGeneration to Generation | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | May 5, 2024Generation to Generation | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson 2024-05-0617 min

Simply Sermons PodcastHow can I deal with anxiety? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | April 21, 2024What do we do when a friend is grieving, a family member is angry, or a coworker is anxious? Although these emotional experiences are common, many of us don’t feel like we are adequately equipped to know what to say or do to be helpful in these situations. In this worship series, “How can I help” we learn what it means to truly support our loved ones and ourselves in times of emotional stress and turmoil. In this sermon, we delve into the topic of anxiety and how we can find strength and peace in our faith...2024-04-2320 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat do I do with grief? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | April 7, 2024What do we do when a friend is grieving, a family member is angry, or a coworker is anxious? Although these emotional experiences are common, many of us don’t feel like we are adequately equipped to know what to say or do to be helpful in these situations. In this worship series, “How can I help” we learn what it means to truly support our loved ones and ourselves in times of emotional stress and turmoil. Navigating the complexities of grief requires courage and resilience, and we explore practical strategies for finding strength amidst the pain. From e...2024-04-0925 min

Simply Sermons PodcastResurrection Living: Easter | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | March 31, 2024We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith together in community. Growing Deeper | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson 2024-04-0322 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat can separate me from God’s love? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | March 24, 2024In this 'Growing Deeper' series during Lent, Pastor Clayton reflects on the question many of us have asked: 'Why didn’t God answer my prayer?' Pastor Clayton shares his personal journey of wrestling with this question and finding clarity in Jesus and the promises of our faith. We explore the ideas of ‘Holy Conversation’, ‘Humble Submission’, and ‘Help in Trials’ to better understand our relationship with Christ. We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, and communion, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith...2024-03-2727 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat does God want from me? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | March 17, 2024In this 'Growing Deeper' series during Lent, Pastor Clayton reflects on the question many of us have asked: 'Why didn’t God answer my prayer?' Pastor Clayton shares his personal journey of wrestling with this question and finding clarity in Jesus and the promises of our faith. We explore the ideas of ‘Holy Conversation’, ‘Humble Submission’, and ‘Help in Trials’ to better understand our relationship with Christ. We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, and communion, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith...2024-03-1824 min

Pod Strangely Warmed"Whats Happening at General Conference 2020 in 2024: Part 1" w/ Rev. Dr. Clayton Oliphint & Kim SimpsonThis week on the podcast, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Kim Simpson and Rev. Clayton Oliphint, lay and clergy heads of delegation for the Central Texas and North Texas Conferences of the UMC. In this episode, they begin our thoughtful exploration of the major themes and pivotal discussions set to shape the upcoming General Conference and the future of their denomination. Drawing from their significant experience, Kim and Clayton share poignant anecdotes and perspectives on General Conference, offering listeners a glimpse into the inner workings of this monumental gathering. Central to their discussion is the concept of...2024-03-1234 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhy didn’t God answer my prayer? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | March 10, 2024In this 'Growing Deeper' series during Lent, Pastor Clayton reflects on the question many of us have asked: 'Why didn’t God answer my prayer?' Pastor Clayton shares his personal journey of wrestling with this question and finding clarity in Jesus and the promises of our faith. We explore the ideas of ‘Holy Conversation’, ‘Humble Submission’, and ‘Help in Trials’ to better understand our relationship with Christ. We are grateful to have you join us in this time of worship, reflection, and communion, seeking to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and live out our faith...2024-03-1126 min

Simply Sermons PodcastCan I let go of my mistakes? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | February 25, 2024Grow bigger, grow stronger, grow better! Growth is ideal for our careers, our families, our finances, and so many other things. Bigger is always better. But as followers of Jesus, we don’t just strive to grow bigger. We are called to grow deeper. Over the next six weeks, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and along the way, we will grow deeper roots in the teachings, life, and death of our savior. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton reminds us that we do not have to be defined by our shame, failures, or mi...2024-02-2723 min

Simply Sermons PodcastCan God Give Me Strength? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | February 18, 2024Grow bigger, grow stronger, grow better! Growth is an ideal for our careers, our families, our finances, and so many other things. Bigger is always better. But as followers of Jesus, we don’t just strive to grow bigger. We are called to grow deeper. Over the next six weeks, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and along the way, we will grow deeper roots in the teachings, life, and death of our savior. Growing Deeper | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson 2024-02-2125 min

Presbyterian and Reformed TexasEducation should be contextualized with Kyle OliphintKyle Oliphint (WTS '99) joins this Presbyterian and Reformed Texas episode. Kyle is the Senior Pastor at Grace Community Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, about 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Kyle shares the story of Grace Community and his own story of coming to Christ. We also spend some time talking about education choices for our children. Should we as Christians home school our kids or send them to private schools? Can Christians send their kids to public schools? Is there a one-size-fits-all answer?Kyle and Eric are married to public school teachers and each sent their child...2024-02-2055 min

Simply Sermons PodcastHow do I fit in? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | February 11, 2024In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking hard questions: "Where do I belong?" or "How do I fit in?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton reminds us that God calls us to lead with love even when we face push-back from the world. We might struggle and it won’t be easy, but it will always be worth it. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can fi...2024-02-1325 min

Simply Sermons PodcastBelong: Belonging to Each Other | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | February 4, 2024We continue our sermon series today entitled “Belong” with Pastor Clayton. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowship with one another is such an important part of our spiritual journey and it’s vital that we nurture our relationships. We invite you to join us as we dive d...2024-02-0616 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat does it mean to belong in a community? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | January 28, 2024We continue our sermon series today entitled “Belong” with Pastor Clayton. In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton helps us understand how we belong to each other as we belong to Jesus Christ. Fellowship with one another is such an important part of our spiritual journey and it’s vital that we nurture our relationships. We invite you to join us as we dive d...2024-01-2925 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhat Was I Made For? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | January 21, 2024In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. In this sermon, Pastor Clayton uses a poem by Mary Oliver to help us understand what our purpose is in this life by paying attention, being astonished and talking about it. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that same grace to our world. You...2024-01-2220 min

Simply Sermons PodcastWhy do I belong to God? | Sermon by Dr. Clayton Oliphint | January 14, 2024In moments we feel disconnected, we can find ourselves asking a hard question: "Where do I belong?" FUMCR strives to be a community of belonging for all, where our ultimate home is the love and grace of God. We invite you to join us as we dive deeper in scripture and discover how we can find belonging in Christ and offer that same grace to our world. You belong here. Belonging in God | Dr. Clayton Oliphint | First United Methodist Church of Richardson 2024-01-1518 min

More Than SundayHow can I become an influencer? | Dr. Clayton OliphintThe ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Clayton Oliphint and guest co-host Eric Czechowski to explore what it means to be an influencer and how our surroundings can be influencing us. Please join us for this exciting conversation as we discover how important it is to be mindful of our influences and learn how powerful the impact of our own influence is on the world around us. For more information about this podcast, please visit: https://www...2023-11-0833 min $Parker\'s Pensées$ Parker's PenséesEp. 235 - Cornelius Van Til's Transcendental Theory of Knowledge w/Dr. Scott OliphintIn episode 235 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to discuss his new edition of Cornelius Van Til's book "A Christian Theory of Knowledge." Dr. Oliphint has added many helpful notes for understanding the apologetic, epistemology, and theology of Van Til. In this episode I try to commend Van Til to an analytic audience by asking Dr. Oliphint some questions I've always had and some I think my audience has. Grab the book here to support my podcast: https://amzn.to/3MlpJjt If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or m...2023-06-171h 33

More Than SundayWhat does it look like when my church starts over? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint & Dr. Vic CasadIn the More Than Sunday podcast, we tackle tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In season 7, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In this episode our More Than Sunday host, Rohini Drake, is joined by Dr. Clayton Oliphint and Dr. Vic Casad, who share their unique experiences and perspectives on some difficult topics. In this episode, we ask, “What does it look like when my church has to start...2023-05-1029 min

The AfterwordCornelius Van Til: His Theology with Scott OliphintIn Season 3, Episode 7 of The Afterword, K. Scott Oliphint joins Jonny Gibson for a conversation about Cornelius Van Til: The Theology. For more information on the most recent book from Westminster Seminary Press - A Christian Theory of Knowledge visit - https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/...Music: CODE: LD-EP7SBSXOVWXBT 2023-04-2128 min

The AfterwordCornelius Van Til: His Mind with Scott OliphintIn Season 3, Episode 6 of The Afterword, K. Scott Oliphint joins Jonny Gibson for a conversation about Cornelius Van Til: The Mind. For more information on the most recent book from Westminster Seminary Press - A Christian Theory of Knowledge visit - https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/current-specials/products/a-christian-theory-of-knowledge-9781955859080?variant=42488672485576Music: CODE: LD-EP7SBSXOVWXBT 2023-04-1941 min

The AfterwordCornelius Van Til: The Man with Scott OliphintIn Season 3, Episode 5 of The Afterword, K. Scott Oliphint joins Jonny Gibson for a conversation about Cornelius Van Til: The Man. wtsbooks.com/afterwordThe Faithful Apologist: Rethinking the Role of Persuasion in Apologetics by K. Scott Oliphint -https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the-faithful-apologist-rethinking-the-role-of-persuasion-in-apologetics-9780310590101?variant=41541275680968For more information on the most recent book from Westminster Seminary Press - A Christian Theory of Knowledge visit - https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/current-specials/products/a-christian-theory-of-knowledge-9781955859080?variant=42488672485576Music: CODE: LD-EP7SBSXOVWXBT 2023-04-1734 min

The Anthony Bradley ShowWhen Your Humanities PhD Leads To Unemployment With Dr. Jared OliphintDr. Jared Oliphint is a 2022 PhD graduate in philosophy at Texas A&M University and, like the majority of PhD graduates in the humanities, was completely unable to land a teaching. In an academic world, defined by pledging allegiance to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a humanities teaching career is not likely going to happen. You should discourage your friends and loved one from pursuing a humanities PhD because the stress and trauma of their likely and eventual unemployment may not be worth it.2023-02-2256 min

The London LyceumSocial Ontology with Jared OliphintJordan talks with Jared Oliphint about social ontology, conceputal engineering, and Reformed philosophy. They cover topics like: What is the difference between ontology and metaphysics? What is social ontology? What is conceptual engineering within philosophy of language? What are types and tokens? Why have an ontology of words? What are some dispositions you’ve developed in philosophy that you think theologians should imitate? What are areas of philosophy do you wish theologians would devote themselves to understanding? What about pastors? Why does Reformed theology oftentimes have a dim view of philosophy in our day?Resources:1) So...2023-01-0448 min