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Mourning Glory Grief PodcastS6 E5 Grief and Joy with Dr. Peter KreeftShow Notes As we prepare to enter into the season of Lent, we can often become bogged down by the penitential nature of it. And while we talk a lot about grief, suffering, and loss on the show, we thought we’d take a different approach in this episode and focus on joy. Can joy and sorrow coexist? Is it possible to experience joy while we’re in the midst of sorrow? Join us as we explore The Mystery of Joy with Dr. Peter Kreeft in this week’s episode. Our GuestDr...
2026-02-131h 00
Mourning Glory Grief PodcastS6 E5 Grief and Joy with Dr. Peter KreeftShow Notes As we prepare to enter into the season of Lent, we can often become bogged down by the penitential nature of it. And while we talk a lot about grief, suffering, and loss on the show, we thought we’d take a different approach in this episode and focus on joy. Can joy and sorrow coexist? Is it possible to experience joy while we’re in the midst of sorrow? Join us as we explore The Mystery of Joy with Dr. Peter Kreeft in this week’s episode. Our GuestDr. Peter Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Bosto...
2026-02-131h 00
Kris McGregor Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Kris McGregor speaks with Peter Kreeft about his book Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas. He describes spending over a year immersed in the Summa Theologiae, discovering how deeply practical St. Thomas Aquinas’s theology is and how well it unites clear thinking with everyday moral and spiritual life. For Dr. Kreeft, the aim of spiritual direction is sanctity, and St. Thomas Aquinas serves as a guide who helps people connect intellect and action, avoiding the modern habit of separating emotion from reason or s...
2026-01-2829 min
Discerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts PodcastDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Kris McGregor speaks with Peter Kreeft about his book Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas. He describes spending over a year immersed in the Summa Theologiae, discovering how deeply practical St. Thomas Aquinas’s theology is and how well it unites clear thinking with everyday moral and spiritual life. For Dr. Kreeft, the aim of spiritual direction is sanctity, and St. Thomas Aquinas serves as a guide who helps people connect intellect and action, avoiding the modern habit of separating emotion from reason or spirituality from conc...
2026-01-2829 min
Discerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Kris McGregor speaks with Peter Kreeft about his book Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas. He describes spending over a year immersed in the Summa Theologiae, discovering how deeply practical St. Thomas Aquinas’s theology is and how well it unites clear thinking with everyday moral and spiritual life. For Dr. Kreeft, the aim of spiritual direction is sanctity, and St. Thomas Aquinas serves as a guide who helps people connect intellect and action, avoiding the modern habit of separating emotion from reason or s...
2026-01-2829 min
Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts » Inside the Pages with Kris McGregorDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Kris McGregor speaks with Peter Kreeft about his book Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas. He describes spending over a year immersed in the Summa Theologiae, discovering how deeply practical St. Thomas Aquinas’s theology is and how well it unites clear thinking with everyday moral and spiritual life. For Dr. Kreeft, the aim of spiritual direction is sanctity, and St. Thomas Aquinas serves as a guide who helps people connect intellect and action, avoiding the modern habit of separating emotion from reason or s...
2026-01-2829 min
Provoke & Inspire Podcast629: Dr. Peter Kreeft - 10 Lies Our Culture Tells UsBen speaks with author, speaker, and professor of philosophy at Boston College, Dr. Peter Kreeft.Drawing from his now-famous commencement address at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, exposing the “ten lies” of modern culture, Dr. Kreeft reflects on identity, freedom, creativity, and the consequences of a world that has tried to live without God. With his characteristic blend of sharp logic, humor, and humility, he challenges the assumptions of secular humanism while making a compelling case for common sense, rationality, and the enduring power of the Christian worldview.Learn more about Dr. Peter Kreef...
2026-01-2237 minDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts » Inside the Pages with Kris McGregorIP#352 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Kris McGregor discusses with Dr. Peter Kreeft about his book Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John’s Gospel. Inviting readers to actively engage with scripture as a dialogue with God, it blends study and prayer in a manner akin to Lectio Divina. Dr. Kreeft describes it as a deep-sea dive into the Gospel of John, requiring readers to immerse themselves, ask questions, and ponder deeply, trusting God to guide their understanding. Designed for both personal reflection and communal study, it interprets scripture as a...
2025-12-2726 min
The Jon Leonetti ShowPhone Call 14 - Dr. Peter KreeftIn this thought-provoking episode, Jon Leonetti speaks with renowned philosopher and author Dr. Peter Kreeft about the lifelong journey of faith, teaching, and the practice of prayer. Dr. Kreeft reflects on the challenge of writing and thinking about suffering, his enduring passion for teaching at Boston College, and the intellectual hunger he sees in his students today. The conversation turns deeply personal as they discuss prayer, humility, and the presence of God in everyday life. Jon shares how Dr. Kreeft’s book Prayer for Beginners has shaped his own spiritual life, sparking a powerful dialogue on what it truly me...
2025-10-3010 min
GodsplainingDr. Peter Kreeft's Journey to Catholicism: The Mystery of Joy & Book RecommendationsDr. Peter Kreeft joins Fr. Patrick on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss his conversion from Calvinism to Catholicism and the roadblocks along the way, his experience of fiction and non-fiction, and the top five books from the past he recommends.
Find Dr. Kreeft's newest publications here:
"From Calvinist to Catholic"
https://ignatius.com/from-calvinist-to-catholic-fcch/
"The Mystery of Joy"
https://ignatius.com/the-mystery-of-joy-mjoyp/
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2025-10-2725 min
The Catholic ThingPeter Kreeft Comes Homeby Luis Lugo
Chesterton once said that there are two ways of getting home. One of them is to stay there. The other is to walk round the whole world till we come back to the same place. Since the Church is our true home, we could say that the first is a good description of a cradle Catholic, the second of a revert like me.
But there is a third way of getting home: to discover it for the first time. That describes converts to Catholicism who were reared in other religious traditions. That is the road...
2025-10-0106 min
The Front Line with Joe & JoePeter KreeftPeter Kreeft, philosophy professor at Boston College and well-known Catholic author, joins the Joes to talk about two new books.
In From Calvinist to Catholic, Kreeft finally tells readers his own story, including the encounters, people, and ideas that led him to the Catholic Church as a young man.
In The Mystery of Joy, Kraft explains that joy is real... it cannot be reached or found, but only given. True joy is God Himself, who, giving Himself, takes us outside ourselves, across valleys of loss and mountains of triumph.
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2025-09-3057 min
A Resounding Yes!From Calvinism to Catholicism: Dr. Peter Kreeft on Joy, Truth, and FaithIn this episode of A Resounding Yes!, host Christina Sabo sits down with renowned Catholic philosopher and author Dr. Peter Kreeft to explore his remarkable journey from Calvinism to Catholicism. Together, they dive into profound themes of faith, joy, truth, and dialogue in the Christian life.Dr. Kreeft shares insights from his latest Catholic books, reflecting on the nature of joy as a gift from God, the role of feelings in the spiritual journey, and why trust and truth are central to authentic faith. The...
2025-09-2726 min
Embrace This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook — Perfect While Cooking.The Mystery of Joy by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/254828to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Mystery of Joy
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Kevin O'Brien
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 09-18-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Joy: we look for it, long for it, and spend our lives chasing it. Yet do we really know what it is? Is it a feeling, a state of mind, or a reward for success? Do we know where to find it? The more we seek it, the more it eludes us. Yet joy is real. “Joy”, writes philosopher Peter Kree...
2025-09-186h 25
Purposely CatholicWhy the Catholic Church Got It Right w/ Dr. Peter Kreeft | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 84This episode of Purposely Catholic features Dr. Peter Kreeft, a Catholic philosopher and professor at Boston College. The discussion explores the wisdom of the Church, the true key to joy in life, and Dr. Kreeft’s journey from Calvinism to Catholicism. His insights blend philosophy, faith, and personal experience in a way that’s both thought-provoking and deeply encouraging.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:35 Introducing Dr. Peter Kreeft02:50 The Journey from Calvinism to Catholicism05:50 Understanding the Importance of the Sacraments09:40 The Role of the Early Church Fathers15:30 Experiencing the True Presence of Christ16:45 Idolizing the Scriptures?21:30 Conversion to Catholic25:50 The Beauty of the...
2025-09-041h 06Saints Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Kris McGregor to discuss his book I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine’s Confessions Unpacked. He describes St. Augustine as both passionate and brilliant, a rare union of heart and intellect. This blend makes the Confessions timeless—deeply personal yet profoundly theological. The book is written as a prayer, which gives it burning honesty, since St. Augustine is speaking directly to God. The famous line, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you,” is its central th...
2025-08-2829 minPodbean Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Kris McGregor to discuss his book I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine’s Confessions Unpacked. He describes St. Augustine as both passionate and brilliant, a rare union of heart and intellect. This blend makes the Confessions timeless—deeply personal yet profoundly theological. The book is written as a prayer, which gives it burning honesty, since St. Augustine is speaking directly to God. The famous line, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you,” is its central th...
2025-08-2829 minDiscerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts PodcastThese are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us Dr. Peter Kreeft! In "I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine's Confessions Unpacked", Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint's "Confessions" is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it is, in...
2025-08-2829 min
Kolbecast270 Dr. Peter Kreeft on Joy, Suffering, Conversion, and TruthAMDG. “It’s almost as if I pity God because he has to choose between giving us more sufferings and making us sorrowful but wiser or giving us less sufferings and making us happier but more foolish.”
Professor of Philosophy at Boston College and author of over 100 books Dr. Peter Kreeft shares his reflection on today’s academic culture, emphasizing the importance of the Socratic method and a sturdy foundation in Thomistic philosophy. Dr. Kreeft dives deep into the themes of faith, happiness, and truth as he shares his conversion story, retold in his book From Calvinist to Catholic...
2025-07-3057 min
Catholic ForumAn interview with Dr. Peter KreeftOn this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from John Michael Talbot's Table of Plenty album, we talk to the most prolific and beloved Catholic author of our time, Dr. Peter Kreeft. A professor of philosophy at Boston College and The King's College, he is a convert to Catholicism, and author of over eighty books on Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. In his latest book - his autobiography - titled "From Calvinist to Catholic," Dr. Kreeft tells readers his own story, including the encounters, people, and ideas that led him to...
2025-06-1829 min
Press Play On This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Wisdom of the Heart by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/79565to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wisdom of the Heart
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Cody Medina
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
Release date: 06-16-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Philosophy
Publisher's Summary:
No word in our language is more misunderstood than the word “heart.’ And almost no word is more important, for it refers to what is at the very center of our soul. We have mapped the outer world, in fact the whole universe, with amazing exactness . . . but we have neglected the world within. This new book by venerable Catholic thinker Peter Kree...
2025-06-1611h 45
The Cordial Catholic301: Making the Case for Converting to Catholicism (w/ Dr. Peter Kreeft)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Peter Kreeft, philosopher, theologian, and one of the most important modern converts to the Catholic faith to unpack his own conversion journey and discuss why it makes good logical, philosophical, biblical, and historical sense to become Catholic. We talk about his journey from Calvinism to Catholicism, the centrality and logical sense of the Eucharist, the Reformation, and much, much more. Including, of course, his objections to Catholicism. This is one of those "Bucket List" conversations for me as someone who encountered Dr. Kr...
2025-06-041h 03
Ignatius Press PodcastPeter Kreeft: Converting from Calvinism to CatholicismDr. Peter Kreeft is a well-known Catholic figure who has helped many people convert to Catholicism and deepen their love and understanding of the faith. But few know that Dr. Kreeft himself is a convert to Catholicism. Raised Calvinist, Dr. Kreeft ended up becoming Catholic after attending Calvin College in Michigan, and in his new book “From Calvinist to Catholic,” Dr. Kreeft details his conversion story in his typical vivid and whimsical style.
Today, Andrew Petiprin, also a convert, is joined by Dr. Kreeft and the two discuss Dr. Kreeft’s youth, his process of conversion, and what d...
2025-06-0249 min
Gotta Be SaintsFrom Calvinist to Catholic with Dr. Peter KreeftSend a textIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Peter Kreeft—Catholic philosopher, longtime Boston College professor, and author of over 100 books—for a candid and moving conversation about his personal conversion story, told in his latest book, From Calvinist to Catholic.Raised in a devout Calvinist household and educated at Calvin College, Dr. Kreeft’s journey to Catholicism was not a rebellion, but a pursuit of truth. With humor, humility, and deep clarity, he shares what drew him to the Church, what nearly kept him away, and ho...
2025-06-0232 min
The Simple TruthThe Mystery of Joy and the Road to Rome (Dr. Peter Kreeft) - 5/12/255/12/25 - Join us for a rich and thought-provoking conversation with acclaimed Catholic philosopher and author Dr. Peter Kreeft as we explore two of his latest books: The Mystery of Joy and From Calvinist to Catholic: 13 Stories of Conversion. In The Mystery of Joy, Dr. Kreeft reflects on the deep spiritual meaning of joy—not as mere emotional happiness, but as a profound mystery rooted in the nature of God Himself. Drawing on Scripture, the writings of C.S. Lewis, and the saints, Kreeft unpacks how joy can be found even amidst suffering and why it is the ul...
2025-05-1246 min
Like A Mother with Katie McGradyJoy in Chaos: Dr. Peter Kreeft on Trust, Suffering, and the Mystery of Joy"Joy is a fact, not a feeling. Christ is our joy — whether we feel it or not." - Dr. Peter Kreeft In the midst of life’s whirlwind — from papal funerals and conclave coverage to First Communion prep and family chaos — Katie McGrady sits down with renowned Catholic philosopher and author Dr. Peter Kreeft for a conversation unlike any other on Like a Mother. Together, they dive deep into the mystery of joy — what it really means, how it's deeper than fleeting feelings, and why trust in God is central to experiencing true joy. Kreeft offers timeless wisdom abou...
2025-05-0736 min
Being HumanEpisode 225: Humilty, Time Travel and Philosphy with Peter KreeftWhat happens when one of the greatest living Catholic philosophers takes on the rise of artificial intelligence? In this lively and deeply insightful episode, Dr. Greg Bottaro sits down with Dr. Peter Kreeft to explore what makes us truly human in an age of technology, why analogies and wonder matter more than ever, and how faith, philosophy, and psychology together can help us navigate a world increasingly dominated by machines. Key Topics: Dr. Peter Kreeft's famous aversion to technology—and why he's learned to (mostly) make peace with it The surprising co...
2025-05-0651 minIgnatius Press PodcastDr. Peter Kreeft: What Would Socrates Say?Philosophy has a way of intimidating or putting off people for being too ethereal, abstract, or impractical. But today, Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Ben Eriksen to challenge these judgments by discussing his new book “What Would Socrates Say? An Introduction to Philosophy by the Socratic Method.” This work is unlike every other introduction to philosophy; it is not only written in dialogue, but also teaches the reader how to think, not what to think.
In this episode, Dr. Kreeft and Ben discuss the Socratic method, the importance of searching for the truth rather than winning arguments, skepticism, arti...
2025-03-1057 minIgnatius Press PodcastDr. Peter Kreeft: Aquinas is the Greatest Philosopher of All TimeThis year we celebrate the 800th Anniversary of Aquinas’s birth. Known for his holiness, intelligence, and immense love for God, Aquinas is often considered one of the greatest thinkers of all time. But today Dr. Kreeft joins Ben Eriksen to discuss why he thinks Aquinas is the greatest philosopher and theologian.
Dr. Kreeft highlights Aquinas’s depth and clarity of thought, his synthesis of previous scholars, and his integration of faith and reason. While many are intimidated to read Aquinas, Dr. Kreeft points out how approachable he is for everyday thinkers and how intellectually as well as s...
2025-01-2755 minDiscerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsIP#352 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast"Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John's Gospel" is a beautiful union of Scripture Study and the prayer experience of Lectio Divina. I've never seen anything quite like it (and I hope I see more). What the reader will find is that diving deeper is actually climbing higher. Under Dr. Kreeft's guidance, we learn to ask penetrating questions of Sacred Scripture, but more importantly, we learn to listen to the Word for the answers. Designed for community study or individual reflection, this is the "John" book I have been waiting for! Thank you once again Dr. Kreeft! The post IP#352 Dr...
2024-12-2726 min
Pints With Aquinas3 Hours of Wisdom from Peter Kreeft | Ep. 484Peter John Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and The King's College. A convert to Catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. Matt talks to Dr. Peter Kreeft about God, baseball, stoicism, sex, heaven, Hell, Buddhism, Socrates ... look, just watch the show. Show Sponsors: https://hallow.com/mattfradd https://strive21.com/matt https://exodus90.com/matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-09-123h 01
Pints With Aquinas3 Hours of Wisdom from Peter Kreeft | Ep. 484Peter John Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and The King's College. A convert to Catholicism, he is the author of over eighty books on Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. Matt talks to Dr. Peter Kreeft about God, baseball, stoicism, sex, heaven, Hell, Buddhism, Socrates ... look, just watch the show. Show Sponsors: https://hallow.com/mattfradd https://strive21.com/matt https://exodus90.com/matt
2024-09-122h 59
Being HumanThe Mystery of the Human Person with Dr. Peter KreeftWelcome to Episode 177 of the Being Human Podcast: The Mystery of the Human Person with Dr. Peter Kreeft In today's episode, Dr. Greg had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Peter Kreeft, a convert to Roman Catholicism, and the author of over eighty books on Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. Together they explore various topics such as psychology, philosophy, modern therapy, and the integration of spirituality. They talk about how modern societal challenges impact our understanding of human identity. Their discussion also addresses the importance of prioritizing truth and reason over feelings, the distinction between the mask...
2024-05-071h 01
The Peter S. Williams PodcastPreparing for Careers Podcast: Interview with Peter S. WilliamsIn this April 29th 2024 episode of "Preparing for Careers," (available on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/CwpVM-6AV6Y?si=S_FCoY7X51ASXRfs) New Zealand-born homeschooling parent Christine Smith interviews British philosopher and apologist Peter S. Williams about the importance of teaching the basics of logic and philosophy to all ages of homeschooling students. Also, how to prepare for a career in philosophy or theology. He is asked how to approach a world where a tertiary education may not be desirable and a bunch of other useful advice from his many years of teaching rhetoric to students.
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2024-05-0655 minIgnatius Press PodcastPeter Kreeft explains the universeIn his latest book “Why Does Everything Come in Threes?” philosopher and author Peter Kreeft ponders the ways in which creation—and the story of humanity in creation—are indelibly stamped with the image of the Creator, that is, with the Trinity.
In this episode, Kreeft speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about this three-fold pattern of the universe, and how the mystery of the Trinity echoes throughout human culture, metaphysics, and moral understanding. Find “Why Does Everything Come in Threes?” and many other books by Peter Kreeft at Ignatius.com.
2024-04-1946 minSpiritual Direction and Practice Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2024-01-2830 min
Inside the Pages-Featured Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2024-01-2830 min
The Voyage PodcastThe Voyage Blog-cast: Dr. Peter Kreeft and the Art of the “Fictionalized” Conversation
This method of dialectic is one of the oldest in educational writing. It dates back to one of Western civilization's greatest teachers and writers, the philosopher Plato, and his *ahem* character in Socrates. One of the Church’s recent great contributors in this noble tradition of dialectic is Dr. Peter Kreeft.
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Original author: Mike Schramm
Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 10/12/23
You can read the entry here:
voyagecomics.com/2023/10/12/dr-peter-kreeft-the-art-of-the-fictionalized-conversation/
Check out the latest from the Voyage blog here: https://voyagecomics.com/blo...
2023-10-1205 min
Trinity Forum ConversationsBeyond Ideology with Peter Kreeft and Eugene RiversWhat is ideology? What are the consequences of an era when seemingly every human issue is viewed through an ideological lens?In October of 2021, the Trinity Forum and Comment magazine partnered for an evening conversation to explore precisely these questions. Cherie Harder and Anne Snyder moderated a conversation with philosopher Peter Kreeft and Rev. Eugene Rivers to unpack the nature and implications of ideology’s reign in our present culture — both what it’s doing to our intellectual vitality as a society, but perhaps more urgently, what it’s doing to our civic and organiza...
2023-09-1947 minSt. Augustine Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
These are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us by Dr. Peter Kreeft! In “I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine’s Confessions Unpacked“, Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation, we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint’s “Confessions” is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it...
2023-08-2829 minChurch History Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
These are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us by Dr. Peter Kreeft! In “I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine’s Confessions Unpacked“, Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation, we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint’s “Confessions” is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it...
2023-08-2829 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
These are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us by Dr. Peter Kreeft! In “I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine’s Confessions Unpacked“, Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation, we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint’s “Confessions” is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it...
2023-08-2829 min
Get Lost In An Eye-Opening Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Making Choices by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/230390to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Making Choices
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Casey Bassett
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
Release date: 07-19-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Discipleship
Publisher's Summary:
"It's a moral jungle out there," writes Peter Kreeft. In Making Choices, he describes why we find decision-making so difficult and living with our choices even harder. With penetrating wisdom, good humor, and common sense, Peter Kreeft draws a map through the everyday jungle of moral choices, one simple enough for the believer and convincing enough for the skeptic.
2023-07-197h 06
Don’t Miss An Best-Selling Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/227227to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Making Sense Out of Suffering
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Avery William Luna
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
Release date: 07-12-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings
Genres: Death & Grief
Publisher's Summary:
This book is for anyone who has ever wept and wondered, "Why?" Peter Kreeft observes that our world is full of billions of normal lives that have been touched by apparently pointless and random suffering. This account of a real and honest personal quest is both engaging and convincing.
2023-07-126h 04
Kresta in the AfternoonThree Titans of Christian Thought discuss the Eucharist - Peter Kreeft(9 June 2023)This weekend we’re celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi. Peter Kreeft has imagined a dialogue between three great Christian minds of the last century – CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, and Billy Graham. What would a Southern Baptist evangelist and a devoutly Catholic philologist and author have to say about the Eucharist? Dr. Kreeft joins us.
2023-06-0927 min
A Holy MessMaking Sense Out Of Suffering, Evil, & Death w/Dr. Peter KreeftIf God is all-good, all-loving, and all-powerful, why would He allow such tragic suffering in our world, especially the suffering of the innocent? Why does God permit evil? Why are some people cured of severe illnesses, and others are cured? Why does God seem to perform a miracle for some but not for others? His HoliMess, Fr. Paul Houlis, interviews one of the greatest Catholic philosophers of the new millennium, Dr. Peter Kreeft, about the very meaning of suffering, evil, and death, on the anniversary of the murder of the most innocent man who ever lived, Good...
2023-04-0757 min
Spirit and SpireDr. Peter Kreeft & the Most Destructive Belief in HistoryDr. Peter Kreeft & the Most Destructive Belief in History
Today, Isaac Fox and the guys interview none other than Dr. Peter Kreeft, author of over 100 books and one of the most influential Catholic teachers today. His insights, wisdom, and simple advice penetrate through the complexities of our human experiences in profound ways. As he often mentions in his books, Dr. Kreeft gets bored easily, making today's episode quite the opposite. Belief in God Himself is the opening conversation, and the rest flowed as God intended. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam---All for the greater Glory of God. Isaac Fox host...
2023-03-131h 45
The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 376: Peter Kreeft on Socrates vs. the SophistsFriends, in today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," we share Lecture 1 from Peter Kreeft's new 12-part video series on "Socrates' Children: The Great Debates of Philosophy." In this lecture series, Dr. Peter Kreeft examines key ideas in philosophy by comparing and contrasting two representative philosophers in each lecture. The first lecture compares the father of philosophy, Socrates, with the Sophists, whose philosophy is marked more by cleverness and emotion rather than by wisdom and truth. This video series is being released alongside Word on Fire's new book series by Kreeft, titled Socrates' Children: An Introduction to...
2023-03-0641 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2023-01-2830 min6 Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsDr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Dr. Peter Kreeft – Practical Theology on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
“Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from St. Thomas Aquinas” by Dr. Peter Kreeft is outstanding! An incredible work that transforms the potentially intimidating Summa Theologiae into a vital life-giving, soul-nurturing work for the pilgrim soul. Dr. Kreeft offers us the religious wisdom of Aquinas in 359 bite-size pieces that can aid our growth in holiness. He has framed these readings as answers to questions that people actually ask their spiritual directors. Each answer is taken word for word from Aquinas. So many topics are covered. You’ll be r...
2023-01-2830 min
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast291. How to Combat Hedonism | Dr. Peter KreeftDr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Peter Kreeft and Dr Jordan B Peterson discuss spiritual endeavor, delving deep into where we came from as a religious species, where we are now in the age of technology, and how we combat hedonism with personal sacrifice. Dr. Kreeft is a professor in the field of Philosophy, and teaches at Boston College and the King’s College in New York. When Dr. Kreeft was a student, he was asked to examine Catholicism which led to his conversion. He’s written more than eighty books on the su...
2022-09-261h 54
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast291. How to Combat Hedonism | Dr. Peter KreeftDr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Peter Kreeft and Dr Jordan B Peterson discuss spiritual endeavor, delving deep into where we came from as a religious species, where we are now in the age of technology, and how we combat hedonism with personal sacrifice. Dr. Kreeft is a professor in the field of Philosophy, and teaches at Boston College and the King’s College in New York. When Dr. Kreeft was a student, he was asked to examine Catholicism which led to his conv...
2022-09-261h 57
Ignite Your Ears To A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook.You Can Understand the Bible by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/177766to listen full audiobooks.
Title: You Can Understand the Bible
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Scott Russell
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 09-09-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 23 ratings
Genres: Catholicism
Publisher's Summary:
Sparkling with intelligence and Boston University professor Peter Kreeft's trademark humor, You Can Understand the Bible will transform dry study into spiritually satisfying adventures in God's word. Regardless of how you approached—or didn't approach—the Bible before, you'll come away with a new appreciation of its depth and meaning. Kreeft also provides practical guidance for praying the scriptures ever...
2022-09-0911h 33
Podcast Episode Archives - Pints With JackS5E66 – “Philosopher and Guide”, After Hours with Dr. Peter KreeftFor many, a name synonymous with C.S. Lewis is the philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft. In this episode, David asks Dr. Kreeft as many listener-submitted questions as he can in sixty minutes...
2022-09-0800 min
Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis PodcastS5E66 – “Philosopher and Guide”, After Hours with Dr. Peter KreeftFor many, a name synonymous with C.S. Lewis is the philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft. In this episode, David asks Dr. Kreeft as many listener-submitted questions as he can in sixty minutes...
2022-09-0858 minChurch-Now Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
These are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us by Dr. Peter Kreeft! In “I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine’s Confessions Unpacked“, Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation, we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint’s “Confessions” is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it...
2022-08-2829 minInside the Pages-Featured Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#305 Dr. Peter Kreeft – I Burned for Your Peace on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
These are indeed good days for book lovers because we are so blessed to have yet another Christian spiritual classic broken open for us by Dr. Peter Kreeft! In “I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine’s Confessions Unpacked“, Dr. Kreeft gives us a guided tour through one of the finest works in all Western literature. In our conversation, we discuss how St. Augustine, in many ways, is the everyman and why is life is so important for us today. Written in a personal dialogue with God, the saint’s “Confessions” is more than an autobiography or a book of theology, it...
2022-08-2829 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#352 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast
“Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John’s Gospel” is a beautiful union of Scripture Study and the prayer experience of Lectio Divina. I’ve never seen anything quite like it (and I hope I see more). What the reader will find is that diving deeper is actually climbing higher. Under Dr. Kreeft’s guidance, we learn to ask penetrating questions of Sacred Scripture, but more importantly, we learn to listen to the Word for the answers. Designed for community study or individual reflection, this is the “John” book I have been waiting for! Thank you once again Dr. Kreeft...
2022-04-1226 minBible / Scripture Study Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#352 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast
“Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John’s Gospel” is a beautiful union of Scripture Study and the prayer experience of Lectio Divina. I’ve never seen anything quite like it (and I hope I see more). What the reader will find is that diving deeper is actually climbing higher. Under Dr. Kreeft’s guidance, we learn to ask penetrating questions of Sacred Scripture, but more importantly, we learn to listen to the Word for the answers. Designed for community study or individual reflection, this is the “John” book I have been waiting for! Thank you once again Dr. Kreeft...
2022-04-1226 minScripture Library Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#352 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast
“Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John’s Gospel” is a beautiful union of Scripture Study and the prayer experience of Lectio Divina. I’ve never seen anything quite like it (and I hope I see more). What the reader will find is that diving deeper is actually climbing higher. Under Dr. Kreeft’s guidance, we learn to ask penetrating questions of Sacred Scripture, but more importantly, we learn to listen to the Word for the answers. Designed for community study or individual reflection, this is the “John” book I have been waiting for! Thank you once again Dr. Kreeft...
2022-04-1226 min
Fuel Your Mind With Your Ears To A Must-Listen Full Audiobook.Wisdom from the Psalms by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/177717to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wisdom from the Psalms
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Mark Shea
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 12-03-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 23 ratings
Genres: Catholicism
Publisher's Summary:
The Psalms are the most popular, most universally loved and used book in the Bible, which in turn is the most popular book in the world. They are hymns, songs, poems, and prayers, both formal (liturgical and communal) and informal (spontaneous, personal, and individual); and this gives them many layers of meaning rather than one, unlike theologies and creeds. The...
2021-12-037h 58Scripture Library Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#482 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Wisdom from the Psalms on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast
Wisdom from the Psalms has become one of my all-time favorite Dr. Peter Kreeft books. Not only does this book inspire me to think and learn, but best of all it helped me to grow even more deeply in love with the Psalms and prayer. This particular podcast is a favorite as well. The Psalms only get better (is that possible?) when experienced with such an incredible guide. Give your prayer life a big boost and pick up a copy of this wonderful book.
You can find the book here
From the book description:
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2021-11-1936 minBible / Scripture Study Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#482 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Wisdom from the Psalms on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast
Wisdom from the Psalms has become one of my all-time favorite Dr. Peter Kreeft books. Not only does this book inspire me to think and learn, but best of all it helped me to grow even more deeply in love with the Psalms and prayer. This particular podcast is a favorite as well. The Psalms only get better (is that possible?) when experienced with such an incredible guide. Give your prayer life a big boost and pick up a copy of this wonderful book.
You can find the book here
From the book description:
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2021-11-1936 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#482 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Wisdom from the Psalms on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast
Wisdom from the Psalms has become one of my all-time favorite Dr. Peter Kreeft books. Not only does this book inspire me to think and learn, but best of all it helped me to grow even more deeply in love with the Psalms and prayer. This particular podcast is a favorite as well. The Psalms only get better (is that possible?) when experienced with such an incredible guide. Give your prayer life a big boost and pick up a copy of this wonderful book.
You can find the book here
From the book description:
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2021-11-1936 min
The Naked GospelPeter Kreeft: Porn, Pleasure, BoredomWould you leave us a rating and a short review? In this classic replay, Shane and Dr. Kreeft touch on everything from Boredom, to Neitzsche's insanity, to desire and pornography. This is one of our nerdiest podcast episodes and we hope you thoroughly enjoy it! For Women's Resources, click here!Use Code womenstruggletoo to get 30% off! Click here to support this show and become a Disruptor! Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. He loves his five grandchildren, four children, one wife, one ca...
2021-09-1539 minThe Front Line with Joe & JoeEpisode 18 - Peter Kreeft, PhDJuly 11, 2021 - Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. He loves his five grandchildren, four children, one wife, one cat, and one God. He joins Joe & Joe to speak about the unity that exists between the Natural Law, the Deposit of Faith, & the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church.
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2021-07-1258 min
Explore A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Next-Level.How to Destroy Western Civilization and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/181283to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Destroy Western Civilization and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Kevin O'Brien
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 07-01-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 55 ratings
Genres: Essays & Commentary
Publisher's Summary:
Best-selling author Peter Kreeft presents a series of brilliant essays about many of the issues that increasingly divide our Western civilization and culture. He states that "these essays are not new proposals or solutions to today's problems. They are old. They have been tried, and have worked. They have made people...
2021-07-016h 36
Just A Guy In The Pew PodcastSuffering with Dr. Peter KreeftToday we’re talking to renowned Boston College professor of philosophy Dr. Peter Kreeft about a topic we all face in our lives: suffering. In his book “Making Sense Out of Suffering,” Dr. Kreeft shares an approach that helps us find meaning and purpose during distress and hardship.
On this podcast, we learn that:
- When we suffer, God is there with us
- We cannot negotiate our suffering with God
- A loving, benevolent God creates purpose out of our suffering
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2021-06-2933 min
Start This Inspiring Full Audiobook — Perfect During Your Workout.Between Heaven and Hell by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/178192to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Between Heaven and Hell
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: David Swanson
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 06-21-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 68 ratings
Genres: Literature & Art
Publisher's Summary:
On November 22, 1963, three great men died within a few hours of each other: C. S. Lewis, John F. Kennedy, and Aldous Huxley. All three believed, in different ways, that death is not the end of human life. Suppose they were right, and suppose they met after death. How might the conversation go? Peter Kreeft imagines their discussion as a...
2021-06-213h 52
Conversation of Our Generation228. Peter Kreeft's Intro to the Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas Aquinas I wanted to start reading the Summa Theologiae by Thomas Aquinas - until I realized it was a multi-volume set. So, I despaired and looked for another option. And, I ran across A Shorter Summa, Peter Kreeft's work that helps introduce people to Aquinas.
Buy your copy of A Shorter Summa by Peter Kreeft here>>
Full episode: Peter Kreeft's Intro to the Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas Aquinas
Who Was St. Thomas Aquinas?
Thomas Aquinas is a Dominican friar, Catholic Saint, and a Doctor of the Church...
2021-06-1111 min
Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Powerful.Handbook of Christian Apologetics by Peter Kreeft, Ronald TacelliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/232333to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Handbook of Christian Apologetics
Author: Peter Kreeft, Ronald Tacelli
Narrator: James Clement
Format: mp3
Length: 17 hrs
Release date: 05-18-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 53 ratings
Genres: Apologetics
Publisher's Summary:
Reasonable, concise, witty, and wise, Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include: faith and reason, the existence of God, God's nature, how we know God, creation and evolution, providence and free will, miracles, and more.
2021-05-1830 min
The Brooke Taylor ShowTBTS #229: Dr. Peter KreeftDr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most respected and prolific authors of our time. Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, he has written 80 books on philosophy, theology and spirituality.
Dr. Kreeft's new book is entitled How to Destroy Western Civilization and other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss. '
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2021-05-1032 min
Lighthouse FaithA Two in One: Dr. Peter Kreeft on the Destruction of Western Civilization and the Wisdom of the PsalmsBoston College philosophy professor Dr. Peter Kreeft, is well known for his candid approach to Christianity and culture. He's an octogenarian who has his hand on the pulse of today's younger generations. That's because he's been teaching them for decades. This conservative, Catholic convert, speaks openly about what's wrong with the world. And his latest book zeros in on the foundational cause of our dilemma, that is the cause after the Fall from Grace. It's the fact that we're not having children. And it IS a fact because census figures show the birth rate is at its lowest since the...
2021-05-0932 min
The Cale Clarke Show - Today's issues from a Catholic perspective.Looking at the Culture w/ Dr. Peter KreeftDr. Peter Kreeft joins Cale to discuss freedom, surfing, heaven, and philosophy. Cale also shares a story of a man who was a workaholic but had a radical change of heart. How do you balance work and rest? Link to Dr. Kreeft’s latest book: “How to Destroy Western Civilization and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss” https://www.ignatius.com/How-to-Destroy-Western-Civilization-and-Other-Ideas-from-the-Cultural-Abyss-P3778.aspx
2021-04-2751 min
Be Better Off Show By Kelly Partners#031 - Peter Kreeft Peter Kreeft has written ninety-five books after asking himself; What am I good at? What do I love? And what would I like to say? From there, Peter has shared his wisdom through various leadership roles including Philosophy Professor at Boston College which has transformed his outlook on what it means to be good. From being told that he would be the expert professor in Buddhism to writing about his evolving relationship with the Christian faith, Peter has taken on many challenges in his academic career that upon first glance he felt underqualified for. However, his achievements...
2020-12-0844 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#347 Dr. Peter Kreeft on Symbol or Substance: A Dialogue on the Eucharist on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor podcast
What an extraordinary conversation we are allowed to experience! Because of the pious imagination of master philosopher/apologist Dr. Peter Kreeft, we get to eavesdrop as three Christian spiritual masters ponder together the mysteries of the Christian faith. Anyone who picks up a copy of “Symbol or Substance: A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C. S. Lewis, Billy Graham and J. R. R. Tolkien” will indeed be in the “presence” of faith-filled transcendence.
You can find the book here
“We’ve all wished that we could be the proverbial fly on the wall. Peter Kreeft makes i...
2020-09-1828 min
A Reason for HopeThe Body Reveals Man w/ Dr. Peter Kreeft
Episode 6: "The Body Reveals Man" features Catholic philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft as we consider the meaning of the human body and how the body makes visible the invisible reality of the person created in the image and likeness of God, in light of St. John Paul II’s "Theology of the Body." This episode focuses on the truth that we are our bodies (as well as our souls), how we are called to be the image of God in the world, and how misunderstanding the meaning of the body has profound consequences for individuals and for society.Gu...
2020-07-2739 min
THE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTUREBWA447 Dr. Peter KreeftAtheism is gaining popularity every day. Although you and I know the atheistic worldview is ultimately untenable, we often feel ill-equipped to counter atheist arguments.
That’s why I’m so excited to be joined by best-selling author Dr. Peter Kreeft! In this episode, Peter and I tackle the difficult task of responding to militant atheist objections to the existence of God and the truth of the Catholic Faith. You’ll definitely want to check this out!
2020-07-1849 minThe Naked GospelPeter Kreeft on Sexuality, Pleasure, and BoredomIn this conversation Shane and Dr. Kreeft touch on everything from Boredom, to Neitzsche's insanity, to desire and the Transcendentals. Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. He loves his five grandchildren, four children, one wife, one cat, and one God. His 95 books include:Handbook of Christian ApologeticsChristianity for Modern PagansFundamentals of the Faithhttps://www.peterkreeft.com/Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RH2X-bQdgxQSupport the show
2020-05-2039 min
Diapers and Disciples098: Marriage, Raising Kids, and Prayer with Dr. Peter KreeftIn This Episode: Cameron interviews Dr. Peter Kreeft about marriage and family life. Dr. Kreeft shares thoughts on loving our children with justice and mercy, personal prayer as a parent, and embracing God’s will.Links:Ask Peter Kreeft: The 100 Most Interesting Questions He’s Ever Been AskedDiapers and Disciples PatreonEpisode Sponsor: Louis and Lea Use the discount code “baby” at checkout for 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1534 min
Grab An Sensational Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Prayer for Beginners by Peter KreeftPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/177611to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Prayer for Beginners
Author: Peter Kreeft
Narrator: Karen Savage
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 05-01-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 72 ratings
Genres: Catholicism
Publisher's Summary:
Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Thus, Kreeft offers simple, but profound advice and practical steps...
2020-05-012h 36
Socrates in the CityPeter Kreeft: Making Sense Out of SufferingBoston College Professor of Philosophy Peter Kreeft explores the ages-old question of “Why?” from a philosophical perspective, touching on themes from his book, MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING, in a lecture given in New York City in January 2003.
The post Peter Kreeft: Making Sense Out of Suffering first appeared on Socrates in the City.
2020-04-091h 27
Parousia Podcast4: Dr Peter Kreeft - Love, Heaven, PrayerCharbel speaks to Dr Peter Kreeft about his conversion to the Catholic Church and his early teaching and writing work, love, heaven and prayer.
The main post for 4: Dr Peter Kreeft - Love, Heaven, Prayer appears on Parousia.
2020-04-0337 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#295 Dr. Peter Kreeft – How to be Holy on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Once again a spiritual classic has been given to us from the prolific Catholic philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft!. “How to be Holy: First Steps in Becoming a Saint” derives it’s direction from the incredible “Abandonment to Divine Providence” by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, S.J. and it’s simple message that God reveals himself through the daily events of our lives. How we respond is the key to faith and our opportunity to grow in holiness. Do you place your trust the Father’s will? Can you respond in love? Do you truly believe Romans 8:28 “We know that in everything God w...
2020-03-2927 minTHE BEAR WOZNICK ADVENTUREBWA395 Dr. Peter KreeftThe ocean is like God – it keeps you humble. You can’t control it, and if you try to, you will wipe out. But if you let yourself be carried by the waves, you’re in for a mystical experience. On this week’s show, Dr. Peter Kreeft and I discuss how to surf the waves of God’s will. You won’t want to miss it!
Dr. Peter Kreeft, a convert to Catholicism, has written 75 books on apologetics and currently teaches philosophy at Boston College.
2019-07-1349 min
The Adam ParadoxDiscussing Peter Kreeft and Mark Spence, God VS AtheismPeter Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. He loves his five grandchildren, four children, one wife, one cat, and one God. His 75 books include: Handbook of Christian Apologetics Christianity for Modern Pagans, Fundamentals of the Faith
Belief in God, according to atheists, is irrational, illogical, and dumb. Belief that the universe created itself is, they say, intelligent, rational, and based in science. This is simply false. Nothing can create itself. Everything has a cause -- including the universe. That cause, argues Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, is God, the "unmoved mover." Belief...
2019-04-3054 min
Man Up!Job - Dr. Peter KreeftThe great Dr. Peter Kreeft joins us this week to discuss the book of Job. There are many lessons to learn from Job, and I am excited to have Dr. Kreeft on to explore them. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:
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2019-04-0926 minSocrates in the CityPeter Kreeft: Where Do We Go From Here? A Philosopher's Thoughts on EternityProfessor Peter Kreeft discusses a philosopher’s thoughts on eternity in a lecture given in September 2003.
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2019-04-011h 19Dr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#336 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Doors in the Walls of the World on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
With Dr. Kreeft as a guide, we open the way to the everyday mysticism that awaits the faithful who respond to the knocking at the door of their hearts! “Doors in the Walls of the World: Signs of Transcendence in the Human Story” is wonderful. It’s always a blessing to have a conversation with the brilliant Dr. Peter Kreeft, philosopher, author, and magnificent door-keeper.
You can find the book here
“Tragically, one result of the dominant interpretation of reality today is that the world becomes extraordinarily boring. There’s no ultimate point to anything. Bu...
2018-09-1429 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#314 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Catholics and Protestants on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Dr. Peter Kreeft brings forward an important work that is inspired by Christ’s high priestly prayer in the Gospel of John “that they may be one,” entitled “Catholics And Protestants: What Can We Learn From Each Other?” Thoughtful, engaging, and paradigm shifting, Dr. Kreeft shows that while there are still significant differences, we are much closer than we think. A highly recommended work!
You can find the book here
Peter Kreeft has a remarkable gift for expressing complex issues in lucid, accurate, and pithy ways. He also has the fairness and insight needed to und...
2018-03-3128 minPowerPoint Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#314 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Catholics and Protestants on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor
Dr. Peter Kreeft brings forward an important work that is inspired by Christ’s high priestly prayer in the Gospel of John “that they may be one,” entitled “Catholics And Protestants: What Can We Learn From Each Other?” Thoughtful, engaging, and paradigm shifting, Dr. Kreeft shows that while there are still significant differences, we are much closer than we think. A highly recommended work!
You can find the book here
Peter Kreeft has a remarkable gift for expressing complex issues in lucid, accurate, and pithy ways. He also has the fairness and insight needed to und...
2018-03-3128 min
Catholic AudioDr. Peter Kreeft – 7 Reasons Why Everyone Should be CatholicDr. Peter Kreeft gave this Keynote address, 7 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Catholic, to over 1,100 who attended the 2017 Diocesan Men’s Conference in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Support the Diocese! Learn more about Dr. Kreeft!
The post Dr. Peter Kreeft - 7 Reasons Why Everyone Should be Catholic first appeared on Catholic Audio.
2018-01-2900 minLighthouse Faith – FOX News RadioPeter Kreeft – Catholics and Protestant, We Must Learn from Each OtherSurveys show a rising number of� people do not adhere to any organized faith tradition. And while it’s easy to point blame at technology or secular individualism… Dr. Peter Kreeft, a feisty philosophy professor and author.. blames an historical event that began five centuries ago next month: The Protestant Reformation.
Kreeft say, “Even from a secular point of view the single most defining� feature of� Modern Western civilization is the decline of religion. And Christianity used to define Western Civilization. And the reformation is the most tragic event and split in the history of Christianity.”
The...
2017-09-2200 minDr. Peter Kreeft Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsIP#209 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Jacob’s Ladder on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor podcast
What a glorious opportunity to discuss “Truth” with the one and only Dr. Peter Kreeft. I have to admit; one must be on their toes when discussing any topic with the good doctor, he is one of the great intellects and authors of our time, period. He is always patient, kind and just downright fascinating in this conversation; Dr. Kreeft engages the imagination and guides us deeper into the reality of Divine Revelation. “Jacob’s Ladder: 10 Steps to Truth” is an absolutely splendid voyage to undertake; put on your thinking caps, dive in to the ocean of your heart, and...
2017-08-1827 minPints With Aquinas36.5: Can you tell me something about the angels? (A talk by Peter Kreeft)Merry Christmas, everyone. This podcast contains a talk by philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft on the holy angels. Learn more about Kreeft and listen to other talks by him here: http://peterkreeft.com/home.htm SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank...
2016-12-261h 22Pints With Aquinas36.5: Can you tell me something about the angels? (A talk by Peter Kreeft)Merry Christmas, everyone. This podcast contains a talk by philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft on the holy angels. Learn more about Kreeft and listen to other talks by him here: http://peterkreeft.com/home.htm SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough...
2016-12-261h 24
Podcast EpisodesDr. Peter Kreeft Brings The Boston Flava!/ Between Heaven And Hell/ How To Help A SkepticWorld renowned apologist, Dr. Peter Kreeft, joins Greg and Nathan. We discuss his outstanding book, Between Heaven And Hell. JFK, C.S. Lewis and Alduous Huxley all died on the same day, November 22, 1963. Kreeft imaginatively paints a brilliant conversation in "heaven's waiting room" among these three men. It's great stuff! So is Dr. Kreeft's helpful suggestions in answering a skeptic.
2015-10-0748 min
Unbelievable?Peter Kreeft debates the argument from desire - Unbelievable?
CS Lewis said "If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world."
Peter Kreeft is a philosophy professor and well know Christian thinker and writer. He defends the "argument from desire". Does our experience of transcendent longing indicate that there is a God to satisfy it?
Atheist philosopher Richard Norman says that the argument amounts to wish-fulfillment.
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2014-06-231h 20
The Good Catholic LifeTGCL #0512: Dr. Peter Kreeft's new book "Jacob's Ladder: Ten Steps to Truth"Summary of today’s show: In his new book “Jacob’s Ladder: Ten Steps to Truth,” Dr. Peter Kreeft sets forth a narrative with which most Americans can relate, talking to a young skeptic about truth, absolute truth, the meaning of life and where that ultimately leads: a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Scot Landry talks with Dr. Kreeft, walking quickly through many steps on the ladder from the need for a passion for the truth to why love is the meaning of life and how that truth leads to acknowledging the existence of God and to acknowledging that we accept t...
2013-04-2256 min
Unlock Top Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureThe Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas by Peter KreeftPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/60475 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas Author: Peter Kreeft Narrator: Peter Kreeft Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 36 minutes Release date: October 16, 2009 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.29 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: An enthusiastic admirer of the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, professor and philosopher Peter Kreeft details the rational thought and precise literary talent that established Aquinas as the foremost thinker of his time-and as the most important philosopher for the almost two thousand years between Aristotle and Descartes. A landmark of philosophical achievement...
2009-10-1605 min