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The FBC Durant Podcast36 Singleness & Dating with Will & Alisa Sandmann To continue through a series of friends and family related topics, we discuss navigating the waters of a dating relationship, along with being single. Will and Alisa Sandmann, who have recently gotten married, are here to share their experience and what things they have learned throughout their singleness and dating life. While the Bible doesn't explicitly mention "dating" as we know it in today's cultrue, it provides timeless principles focused on purity, intentionality, and godly character. Whether you are single, dating, or married, God's will for your life is that you follow Him throughout any of these life stages...
2026-02-0856 min
Mindful Reading#34 - The Lessons of History by Ariel Durant and Will DurantA discussion on the book The Lessons of History by Ariel Durant and Will Durant.The Lessons of History by the historians Ariel Durant and Will Durant. These lessons of history range from morals and character to religion and economics, put together by reflecting on their larger work, a series of books called “The Story of Civilization”. Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
2026-02-051h 52
The FBC Durant Podcast28 College Ministry with Will Sandmann Meet Will Sandmann. Will has recently joined our staff as the College Ministry Assistant. Will teaches the college ministry LIFE Group and helps lead the ministry at FBC Durant. Will has also spent several years working at Southeastern’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM). We discuss ministering to young people and what our college ministry consist of. If you’re a college student or you would like to involved in our college ministry, please contact us and we’ll get you hooked up!www.fbcdurant.orgChapters:0:00 Intro.0...
2025-10-1049 min
The Year of Magical LearningEpisode 127: The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant - Mountains and Valleys!Discussion Topic: Mountains and Valleys
Book Title: The Story of Philosophy: The lives and opinions of the world’s greatest philosophers from Plato to John Dewey by Will Durant
In episode 127 of 'Year of Magical Learning,' the hosts delve into the fascinating realm of philosophy and its real-world applications. Building on a previous discussion about Buddhism and existential choices, they explore 'The Story of Philosophy' by Will Durant. The conversation revolves around the balance between deep thinking and actionable efforts, using metaphors of mountains (thought) and valleys (action). They emphasize th...
2025-09-1141 minThe Year of Magical LearningEpisode 111: The Lessons of History by Will Durant - I Was So Much Smarter When I Was Younger!Discussion Topic: “I Was So Much Smarter When I Was Younger!”
Book Title: The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant
In this enlightening episode of YOML, join us to explore the profound teachings from 'The Lessons of History' by Will and Ariel Durant. We delve into their lifetime of work that summarises key themes of humanity, culture, and civilisation. Reflecting on Durant's poignant insights, we discuss the irony of feeling smarter when younger and the humbling realisation of knowing less as we age. The conversation covers core values, purpose, and...
2025-08-2039 min
Voltaire and the French Enlightenment10 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1907 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment09 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1915 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment08 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1921 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment07 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1912 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment06 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1917 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment05 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1908 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment04 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1912 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment03 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1915 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment02 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1905 minVoltaire and the French Enlightenment01 - Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantIn Little Blue Book Number 512, Will Durant delves into the life of Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). Described as unprepossessing, ugly, vain, flippant, unscrupulous, and at times dishonest, he was also tirelessly kind and considerate, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to both his friends and his principles. My trade is to say what I think, Voltaire proclaimed, and he did so with remarkable flair across ninety-nine sparkling and fruitful volumes. A staunch advocate for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, Voltaires influence was undeniable. In 1791, as his ashes were paraded through Paris...
2025-08-1920 min
Story of Aristotles Philosophy12 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1904 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy11 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1910 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy10 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1915 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy09 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1908 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy08 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1913 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy07 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1906 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy06 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1907 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy05 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1919 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy04 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1913 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy03 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1912 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy02 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1912 minStory of Aristotles Philosophy01 - Story of Aristotles Philosophy by Will DurantIn this engaging little Blue Book No. 39, renowned author Will Durant explores the life and teachings of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a brilliant Macedonian thinker who was once a student of Plato and later became the mentor of Alexander the Great. While Alexander set out to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish the Lyceum, where he made groundbreaking contributions to biology, logic, literary theory, ethics, and political science. Rejecting the abstract ideals of his teacher Plato, Aristotle focused on the natural world, famously studying the development of the chick embryo. He viewed the universe as a...
2025-08-1901 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E22: Will Durant's Fallen Leaves: The Efficacy of Consciousness and the Soul of CivilizationFor this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 22, we turn our attention to Will Durant's poignant "Fallen Leaves." This episode focuses on Chapter Six, titled "Our Souls." While the provided excerpts offer limited direct content from this specific chapter—primarily referencing a footnote where Durant challenges the idea that thought and consciousness lack influence on action and life, asserting their pivotal role in evolution and experience—the broader collection of excerpts from "Fallen Leaves" offers a rich tapestry of philosophical and historical insights that are deeply relevant to understanding the human "soul" and the trajectory of civi...
2025-07-0846 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E21 Fallen Leaves: What Education Is Of Most Worth? A Journey with Will Durant S04 E21 In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 21, we delve into Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves' to explore his profound reflections "On Education." Moving beyond Herbert Spencer's influential call for a scientific and technical education tailored for the industrial age, Durant examines the contemporary challenges faced by educators who find their victory in scientific emphasis has not led to the production of "educated men or gentlemen," nor diminished societal issues like political corruption or violent crime.This episode unpacks Durant's compelling argument that education is not merely the transmission of knowledge, but...
2025-07-0836 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E20 - Will Durant's "On Science": Miracles, Doubts, and the Quest for WisdomIn this compelling CSS Breakdown: Book by Book episode, Season 04, Episode 20, we dive into the pivotal chapter titled 'On Science' from Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves'. Join us as we explore Durant's nuanced view of scientific progress: from his humble acknowledgment of science's miraculous achievements—such as global communication and space exploration—to his candid skepticism regarding astronomers' calculations of stellar distances, geologists' dating of Earth, and physicists' changing models of the atom. This episode unpacks Durant's fascinating comparison of scientists to a 'new priesthood' whose pronouncements are beyond common understanding, yet are vital and necessary to statesmen. We also delve into hi...
2025-07-0837 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E19: Fallen Leaves: Will Durant's Unvarnished Views On Art and BeautyIn this Season 04, Episode 19 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we crack open Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves' to confront his candid, and self-admittedly prejudiced, take on art. Get ready to explore Durant's confession of being an 'outsider from art' and his suspicion of contemporary forms, which he provocatively labels 'flaming nonsense'. This episode dissects his fascinating exploration into the needs and impulses that drive artists and his struggle to objectively define beauty, from Aristotle's classical ideals of symmetry and proportion to its surprising biological origins linked to sexual desire and the features of woman.Listeners will gain...
2025-07-0816 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E18: Will Durant's Fallen Leaves: The Evolving Dance of Capitalism and CommunismIn this insightful episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 18, we dissect the profound observations in Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves', specifically focusing on his chapter 'On Capitalism and Communism'. Join us as we explore Durant's personal journey from devout radicalism to cautious liberalism, and his deep analysis of how human nature, particularly the acquisitive instinct and the urge to compete, shapes economic and political systems. We'll delve into the historical context of Russia's transformation and the nature of communism as a war economy, as well as the inherent virtues and drawbacks of both capitalism and communism. Discover...
2025-07-0240 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E16 Fallen Leaves: On Vietnam – Empire, Morality, and the Price of War with Will DurantJoin us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 16, as we delve into the profound chapter 'On Vietnam' from Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves'. In this powerful discussion, we explore Durant's piercing critique of the increasing frequency and destructiveness of war and the US presidency's evolving role in military interventions. The episode dissects how America, born of revolution, became a "Holy Alliance" against global revolutionary movements, especially those with a "Communist tinge". We examine the strategic arguments for intervention, framed as a necessity to counter expanding Chinese power and protect Western interests. Most importantly, we uncover Durant's candid moral...
2025-07-0239 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E15 - Will Durant's Fallen Leaves: Unpacking the Roots of WarIn this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 15, we tackle the profound and often grim reality of conflict as explored in the 'On War' chapter of Will Durant's Fallen Leaves. Join us as we dissect the historical panorama of warfare, from ancient battles with primitive tools to modern global conflicts. We'll delve into Durant's exploration of war's fundamental causes, tracing them back to basic human instincts like acquisition, fighting, action, and association, which can evolve into a lust for power. The episode will also cover the biological roots of conflict, such as protective fertility leading to...
2025-06-2747 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E14: Fallen Leaves: Will Durant on Sex, Evolution, and IntelligenceWhy are we so profoundly drawn to the opposite sex, and what does it reveal about our nature and our civilization?Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 14, as we explore the profound insights from the "On Sex" chapter of Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves'. This episode unravels Durant's reflections on the enduring power of sexual infatuation, questioning why men react almost as "Pavlovian automata" to sexual stimuli. We'll examine how concealment can intensify physical attraction and delve into the evolutionary imperative of the sexual instinct, noting its intensity, surpassed only by the quest for...
2025-06-2727 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E12 — Declaration of Interdependence: A Call for Unity (Will Durant’s Fallen Leaves)Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4, where we explore the timeless wisdom of Will Durant’s Fallen Leaves. In Episode 12, we uncover Durant’s inspiring firsthand account of the civil rights era and his bold vision for a more united humanity — rooted in harmony, education, and mutual respect.In this powerful episode of CSS Breakdown, we dive into Will Durant’s reflections on civil rights, racial harmony, and his personal efforts toward building unity across cultures and creeds — as chronicled in Fallen Leaves.📜 Durant shares his experiences:From deliv...
2025-06-2728 min
The Only Sports PodcastThunder Win, Durant Gets Traded, and Rodgers Calls It. OH MY!Join Casino and Will as they talks about the Thunder and Pacer Game 7! Haliburton going down, and what this team wins for the future of both! Durant to the Rockets, and NFL News All this and MUCH MUCH more on The Only Sports Podcast: Episode 201!Follow Us: X - https://x.com/OnlySportsCast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlysportspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theonlysportspodcast Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theonlysportspodcast Rumble -https://rumble.com/user/TheOnlySportsPodcast 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level...
2025-06-2455 minThe Only Sports PodcastThunder Win, Durant Gets Traded, and Rodgers Calls It. OH MY!Join Casino and Will as they talks about the Thunder and Pacer Game 7! Haliburton going down, and what this team wins for the future of both! Durant to the Rockets, and NFL News All this and MUCH MUCH more on The Only Sports Podcast: Episode 201! Follow Us: X - https://x.com/OnlySportsCast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlysportspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theonlysportspodcast Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theonlysportspodcast Rumble -https://rumble.com/user/TheOnlySportsPodcast 🎙️ New to streaming or looki...
2025-06-2455 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E11 — On Morality: A Generational Perspective (Will Durant’s Fallen Leaves)Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. In this episode, we continue exploring Will Durant’s timeless reflections from Fallen Leaves. Today, we turn to Durant’s generational lens on morality — where he weighs youthful rebellion, evolving social norms, and the timeless values that continue to shape a healthy society."In Episode 11 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we explore Will Durant’s reflections on generational morality from his posthumous work Fallen Leaves. With his signature wisdom, Durant bridges the moral contrasts between the puritanical past and our technological present, offering a candid but optimistic vision for societ...
2025-06-2342 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E10 — Morality, Religion, and the Industrial Age (Will Durant’s Fallen Leaves)Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. We’re diving into the reflections of Will Durant in his posthumously published masterpiece, Fallen Leaves. In Episode 10, we examine Durant’s powerful insights into the evolving relationship between morality, religion, and modern society — a journey through belief, upheaval, and renewal."In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we unpack Chapter 10 of Fallen Leaves by Will Durant, focusing on the dynamic and often contentious relationship between morality, religion, and the forces of industrialization and modern warfare.🧠 Key themes include:T...
2025-06-2316 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E09 — Christ’s Second Advent: A Call for Unified Faith (Will Durant)Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. In today’s episode, we explore a bold and hopeful chapter of Will Durant’s Fallen Leaves — a vision for a reawakened Christianity, built not on doctrine, but on compassion and shared human values.In Episode 9, Will Durant examines the spiritual and moral vacuum left in the wake of modern skepticism and philosophical upheaval — from Nietzsche’s “God is dead” to the decline of traditional religious authority.But rather than mourning this decline, Durant calls for a Second Advent — not a literal return of Christ, but a revival of Christ’s mora...
2025-06-2232 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E08 — Reflections on Faith: A Personal Journey (Will Durant)Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. In this episode, we walk with Will Durant through one of the most personal chapters of Fallen Leaves — his lifelong reflection on faith, Catholicism, and the tension between belief and reason."In Episode 8, we join Will Durant on a deeply personal journey through the complexities of faith, doubt, and philosophy. Reflecting on his Catholic upbringing and seminary training, Durant explores what he gained, what he left behind, and what still lingers in his view of religion.⛪️ Key themes include:His early immersion in Catholic doctrine and the intellectual...
2025-06-2227 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E07 — A Skeptic’s Worship of Life (Will Durant)Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4, where we’re reflecting on Fallen Leaves by Will Durant. In this episode, we explore Durant’s personal theology — a heartfelt, skeptical, yet reverent meditation on belief, doubt, and the sacredness of life itself."In Episode 7, Will Durant takes us to the crossroads of faith and reason, sharing his deeply personal reflections on religion, doubt, and divinity. Rather than accepting traditional religious narratives, Durant invites us to reconsider what is worthy of reverence in a modern, scientific world.🧠 Key themes include:Rejection of punitive or anthropomorphic co...
2025-06-2246 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E06 — On the Nature of Soul, Self, and Reality (Will Durant)Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. In this episode, we dive into one of the most profound meditations in Will Durant’s Fallen Leaves — an exploration of what it means to exist, to be conscious, and to wonder about the soul."In Episode 6, we turn our focus inward — toward the nature of the soul, the mind, and reality itself — as reflected in Fallen Leaves, Will Durant’s final philosophical work. This chapter is not a religious argument, but a deeply human inquiry into what remains when all else is stripped away.🧠 What we explore:The defi...
2025-06-2231 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E05 — Life’s Triumph Over Death (Will Durant)Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4, where we’re unpacking Will Durant’s timeless reflections in Fallen Leaves. In Episode 5, we explore one of Durant’s most hopeful and poetic ideas — that life, not death, is the ultimate victor.In this deeply moving episode, we explore Durant’s reflection on death — not as an ending, but as part of life’s larger, enduring rhythm. In a world often fixated on loss, Durant gently reorients us toward continuity, parentage, and the renewal of generations.🌱 What we discuss:The idea that individuals are temporary vessels in a va...
2025-06-2230 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E04 — On Old Age, Life, and War (Will Durant)"Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. In Episode 4, we walk with Will Durant through the quiet corridors of old age — a chapter rich with insight, memory, and sometimes, melancholy — drawn from his final reflections in ‘Fallen Leaves.’"*In this episode, we explore one of the most poignant reflections from Fallen Leaves — Will Durant’s candid, poetic meditation on old age, mortality, and the futility of war. Writing in the twilight of his life, Durant shares both the grace and grief of growing old, balancing serene acceptance with deep disillusionment.💭 Key themes explored:The physical decline and...
2025-06-2233 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E03 — The Ages of Human Life (Will Durant)Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. We’re continuing our journey through Will Durant’s ‘Fallen Leaves’ with Episode 3 — where we step out of youth and into the more grounded, reflective terrain of middle age."In this episode, we explore Durant’s thoughts on middle age, a phase often overlooked in philosophical reflections but rich in meaning, purpose, and quiet transformation. Drawing comparisons between youth, middle age, and old age, Durant presents middle life not as a decline, but as the pinnacle of contribution, achievement, and stability.📌 Key ideas discussed:The start of middle age —...
2025-06-2242 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E02 — The Nature and Journey of Youth (Will Durant)Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4, where we’re delving into the reflective and timeless wisdom of Will Durant’s ‘Fallen Leaves.’ In Episode 2, we explore Durant’s take on one of life’s most potent and poetic phases — youth. A period of promise, passion, rebellion, and self-discovery.In this episode, we dive into Will Durant’s contemplations on youth — a chapter of life he celebrates with both tenderness and realism. Durant paints youth as a vibrant passage from dependency to autonomy, full of emotional and intellectual awakenings.💫 What to expect:Youth as a time of sensation, acti...
2025-06-2249 min
CSS Breakdown: Book by BookS04 E01 – Fallen Leaves: Reflections on Life, Love, War, and God (by Will Durant)Welcome to Season 4 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book. In this season, we explore the timeless wisdom of Fallen Leaves, the final and previously unpublished work of renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant.In this first episode, we introduce the background of Fallen Leaves — a deeply personal and philosophical collection of Durant’s reflections on life, love, death, war, peace, art, and the human condition. Unlike his academic works, this book offers Durant’s own voice and convictions, shaped by a lifetime of learning, teaching, and observing the rise and fall of civilizations.We’ll also discuss th...
2025-06-2232 min
Enjoy Into A Riveting Full Audiobook Before Bedtime.The Story of Philosophy (Original Classic Edition) by Will DurantPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/45848to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Story of Philosophy (Original Classic Edition)
Author: Will Durant
Narrator: David Markus
Format: mp3
Length: 19 hrs and 49 mins
Release date: 02-25-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Philosophy
Publisher's Summary:
Durant provides an immensely astute, clear, and enjoyable story of philosophy. He focuses not on schools of thought or subdisciplines, but on the most vigorous, powerful, and appealing thinkers in the Western philosophical tradition, starting with the founding figures of Plato and Aristotle, and taking us through Francis Bacon, the prime theorist of present-day scientific thought, and on...
2025-02-257h 49
Masterminds and WisdomEpisode30:The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant"The Story of Philosophy" by Will Durant is not just a chronological recounting of philosophical history but an attempt to humanize knowledge by presenting philosophy through the lens of its most influential figures. Durant centers his narrative around "dominant personalities," believing that understanding their lives and motivations sheds light on the evolution of philosophical thought.
Focus on "Vital" Philosophers and Ideas: Durant intentionally prioritizes the "more vital" philosophers, providing detailed expositions of their lives and ideas. This approach sacrifices comprehensiveness for depth, allowing readers to engage more fully with a select group of thinkers. For example, the boo...
2024-12-2217 min
Experience: This Vivid Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.The Age of Reason Begins by Will Durant PhD, Richard Smoley - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/50774to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Age of Reason Begins
Author: Will Durant PhD, Richard Smoley - foreword
Narrator: Cory Herndon
Format: mp3
Length: 18 hrs and 3 mins
Release date: 11-14-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Religious Studies
Publisher's Summary:
The early modern era in Europe set the mold for the Western world today. It was a complex, tragic, yet pivotal time. It marked the transition between the dominance of the Catholic church throughout Western Europe and the present age of science, reason, and skepticism. The path through this transition was an exciting...
2024-11-146h 03
The FBC Durant Podcast00 The FBC Durant Podcast Trailer This podcast is a destination for you to connect with the church on a deeper level. Episodes are released bi-weekly and are available on all major platforms. If you prefer to watch, you can do so on the FBC Durant YouTube channel, the FBC Durant website, or the FBC Durant app. We will be diving into applicable topicswithin our ministries, and also provide you with information like dates and events. Listeners will hear from a variety of guests on occasion and discover how to be imitators of Christ. Our goal is to provide everyone the opportunity...
2024-07-3102 min
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Title: The Story of Philosophy: Spinoza
Author: Will Durant
Narrator: Peter Coates
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
Release date: 07-29-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Philosophers
Publisher's Summary:
"The Story of Philosophy: Spinoza" by Will Durant provides an engaging and comprehensive exploration of the life and philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century. Durant delves into Spinoza's biography, detailing his upbringing in a Portuguese Jewish family in the Netherlands, his excommunication from the Jewish community of Amsterdam due to his...
2024-07-291h 58
Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Edge-Of-Your-Seat.The Story of Philosophy: Herbert Spencer by Will DurantPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/90910to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Story of Philosophy: Herbert Spencer
Author: Will Durant
Narrator: Mark Bowen
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 07-22-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Philosophers
Publisher's Summary:
"The Story of Philosophy: Herbert Spencer" by Will Durant provides a detailed examination of the life and work of Herbert Spencer, a key figure in the development of 19th-century philosophy. Durant introduces Spencer as a thinker whose contributions to various fields, including sociology, biology, and ethics, have significantly influenced modern intellectual history.
2024-07-222h 16
Don’t Miss Your Ears To A Immersive Full Audiobook.The Story of Philosophy. Schopenhauer by Will DurantPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/90918to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Story of Philosophy. Schopenhauer
Author: Will Durant
Narrator: Mark Bowen
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
Release date: 07-12-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Philosophers
Publisher's Summary:
In The Story of Philosophy. Schopenhauer Will Durant delves into the life and ideas of Arthur Schopenhauer, a prominent 19th-century German philosopher. Schopenhauer's philosophy is characterized by his profound pessimism and the notion that the essence of reality is an irrational will. Durant explores Schopenhauer's influences, including Eastern philosophies and Immanuel Kant, and examines how his metaphysical and ethical views...
2024-07-122h 20
Discover A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Breakthrough.The Story of Philosophy. Voltaire and the French Enlightenment by Will DurantPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/90892to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Story of Philosophy. Voltaire and the French Enlightenment
Author: Will Durant
Narrator: Peter Coates
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 07-04-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Philosophers
Publisher's Summary:
Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy: Voltaire and the French Enlightenment delves into the life and ideas of Voltaire, a central figure of the French Enlightenment. This volume explores Voltaire's contributions to philosophy, literature, and society, highlighting his advocacy for reason, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. Durant's engaging narrative brings to...
2024-07-042h 01
Tone up a Lot of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessStory of Philosophy. Immanuel Kant and German Idealism - Will DurantListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Story of Philosophy. Immanuel Kant and German IdealismAuthor: Will DurantNarrator: Mark BowenFormat: UnabridgedLength: 2:13:07Language: EnglishRelease date: 06-18-2024Publisher: Bookwire USDGenres: Non-Fiction, Psychology, PhilosophySummary:'Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy: Immanuel Kant and German Idealism' provides an insightful exploration into the profound ideas of Immanuel Kant and the subsequent development of German Idealism. This volume examines Kant's revolutionary contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, alongside the...
2024-06-182h 13
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In this illuminating work, Durant delves into Bacon's...
2024-05-272h 15
Find Playlist of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessStory of Philosophy. Aristotle and Greek Science - Will DurantListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Story of Philosophy. Aristotle and Greek ScienceAuthor: Will DurantNarrator: Mark BowenFormat: UnabridgedLength: 2:11:19Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-27-2024Publisher: Bookwire USDGenres: History, Ancient CivilizationsSummary:'The Story of Philosophy: Aristotle and Greek Science' by Will Durant offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the life and philosophical contributions of Aristotle, one of history's most influential thinkers, and the broader context of Greek scientific thought.
In this insightful work, Durant...
2024-05-272h 11