The Walk: A Spiritual Journey

In part 3 of our interview with Dr. Emily Castellucci from the department of geography at OSU, we ask her if it is possible to be a Christian that cares about the environment, and we ask her how she has experienced God's love while also experiencing some hard and painful times in life. Check out the last part of the interview with Dr. Castellucci.-----Episode Notes:-You can find Dr. Castellucci's faculty fellow profile with The Thompson Institute here.-For some great reflections on how the Bible inspires Christians to care for the environment, check out N.T Wright's wonderful book called Surprised by Hope.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Emily S. Castellucci

In Episode 2 of our interview with Dr. Emily Castellucci, we ask her about some of her heroes on her spiritual journey, and we explore the need for personal courage and receptivity on our spiritual journeys. Listen in on part 2 of our interview with Dr. Castellucci-----Episode Notes:-You can find Dr. Castellucci's faculty fellow profile with The Thompson Institute here.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Emily S. Castellucci

Dr. Emily S. Castellucci is a senior lecturer in the department of geography at Ohio State. Dr. Castellucci received her bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and she went on to receive her masters and PhD in geography from the University of Georgia. Teaching courses on subject matter such as cartography and geographic information systems, Dr. Castellucci is also passionate about teaching, and the students under her tutelage. A wife and a mother, Dr. Castellucci is also a believer in Jesus Christ. Now, our interview with Dr. Emily Castellucci. -----Episode Notes:-You can find Dr. Castellucci's faculty fellow profile with The Thompson Institute here.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Emily S. Castellucci

In the final episode of our interview with Dr. Michael Prats, we ask him about his study of philosophy in undergrad, and we ask him if there is anything that particularly troubles him about being a Christian today. Enjoy.-----Episode Notes:-Learn more about Dr. Prats at The Thompson Institute: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/michael-prats-medicine -For more reflection on the value of studying subjects like philosophy, check out our previous interview with James KA Smith: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/the-walk-episodes/2018/2/2/james-ka-smith-part-2-For more reflection on how Jesus transcends our cultural debates today, check out Scott Sauls' book:https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22801012-jesus-outside-the-lines-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Michael Prats

In part 3 of our interview with Dr. Michael Prats of the OSU College of Medicine, we ask him how he is inspired by the person of Jesus, and we ask him if he's ever felt that his faith has been misunderstood in the medical context.------Learn more about Dr. Prats at The Thompson Institute: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/michael-prats-medicine -For more reflection on the implications of Jesus' human limitations, check out Pete Scazzero's article:https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/lessons-radical-leadership-jesus/?v=7516fd43adaa-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Michael Prats

In episode 2 of our interview with Dr. Michael Prats, professor in the OSU College of Medicine, we ask him whether or not faith is something that is completely subjective, and we ask him if his faith is ever at odds with his work in the scientific field of medicine.------Learn more about Dr. Prats at The Thompson Institute: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/michael-prats-medicine-To explore more on the intersection of science, knowledge, and faith check out Ian Hutchinson's book: https://www.amazon.com/Monopolizing-Knowledge-Ian-Hutchinson/dp/0983702306-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Michael Prats

Our next guest on the Walk is a professor in the OSU College of Medicine, Dr. Michael Prats.Dr. Prats is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He studied neuroscience and philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, and received his medical degree from Ohio State. Dr. Prats serves as the Assistant Director of Ultrasound, and the Director of Ultrasound Research within the Division of Emergency Ultrasound. He founded and co-hosts his own podcast, the Ultrasound G.E.L. podcast, which discusses research articles in the field of bedside ultrasound. He's been invited to speak at conferences around the world in light of his work and interaction with ultrasound research.But Mike is more than a physician in academic medicine. Mike's wife Lyndsay has this to say about him:“One thing I love about Mike is his integrity. It makes him very trustworthy and dependable. He always tries to do the right thing, in every area of life, even when it is at a cost to himself.I also think he's really funny and he makes me laugh every day. He brings joy everywhere he goes.Listen in on Aaron's interview with Dr. Michael Prats.------Learn more about Dr. Prats at The Thompson Institute: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/michael-prats-medicine-Check out Dr. Prats' own podcast: https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Michael Prats

On this special episode of the Walk we interrupt our normal interviews with professors and scholars on campus to feature a short address given by Dr. Jane Goleman at a recent meeting of Cru at OSU. Dr. Goleman is a physician through Nationwide Children's Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She received her medical degree from OSU, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.In this address she speaks to an audience primarily made up of students who would identify themselves as Christians in the secular university context of Ohio State. In this address she speaks about whether or not Christians belong in the secular academy at OSU. And now a special episode of The Walk.Episode Notes:For more information about Dr. Goleman and to find our previous interview with her, visit https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/jane-goleman-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. M. Jane Goleman

In this second part of our interview with Prof. Burks, we ask her what can be learned from adversity and how God can meet us in our suffering.Episode Notes:To learn more about Prof. Burks, visit her fellow profile for The Thompson Institute: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/angie-burks-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Prof. Angie Burks

In this episode we interview Professor Angie Burks. Prof. Burks is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Boston University School of Law and was a Community Builder Fellow at the Harvard's JKF School. She is a Senior Lecturer within OSU's College of Engineering and has presented at the state and national level on engineering ethics and the legal liabilities of electronic communication.Her Negotiations course within Northeastern University's distance learning program has been delivered to over 800 graduate students and executives in four parts of the world, including Europe, Asia and the Middle East.She was nominated three times for Indiana University's Trustees Teaching Excellence Award and twice for Ohio State's Provost's Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer. She notes that the most important experience in her life was growing up in the Sunday School program at Second Baptist Church in Columbus, Indiana.In this first episode of our interview with her, we ask her about her work at Ohio State, her spiritual journey, and her experience of suffering.Episode Notes:To learn more about Prof. Burks, visit her fellow profile for The Thompson Institute: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/about/faculty-fellows/angie-burks-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Prof. Angie Burks

In the last portion of our interview we ask Dr. Ganssle how he would respond to the person who believes with Christopher Hitchens that religion poisons everything. And we ask what he might say to the person that is struggling to believe in God. Episode Notes:Check out Dr. Ganssle's book Our Deepest DesiresFor footage of Dr. Ganssle dialogue with Erik Wielenberg check out the event page.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Gregory Ganssle

In Episode 2 of our interview with Dr. Gregory Ganssle, we ask him what it means when he writes that reality is fundamentally personal, and we ask him to explain the difference between local and cosmic value.Episode Notes:Check out Dr. Ganssle's book Our Deepest DesiresFor footage of Dr. Ganssle dialogue with Erik Wielenberg check out the event page.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Gregory Ganssle

Dr. Gregory Ganssle is a philosopher that recently visited the campus of The Ohio State University to participate in a special event of the The Thompson Institute entitled: Are You Free?: Christian and atheist scholars seek to make sense of our innate desire for personal freedom. Dr. Ganssle spent 9 years teaching philosophy at Yale and is now a professor at Tablbot School of Theology in Southern California. An author of several significant books, Dr. Ganssle isn't just knowledgeable, he is also humble and very thought-provoking. Now, our interview with Dr. Gregory Ganssle.Episode Notes:Absolutely check out Dr. Ganssle's books:Our Deepest DesiresA Reasonable GodFor footage of Dr. Ganssle dialogue with Erik Wielenberg check out the event page.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Gregory Ganssle

In the final episode of our interview with Scott LaCross we ask him how he overcomes spiritual pitfalls in the business world.Episode Notes:Notes: For reflections on community check what Dr. Larry Crabb has to say here-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Prof. Scott Lacross

In episode 3 of our interview with Scott LaCross we ask him what he thinks might be spiritual pitfalls for those working in the business world. Episode Notes:For some ruminations on the pitfall of greed, check out Glittering Vices: Here -----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Prof. Scott Lacross

In our next episode of the Walk we continue our interview with marketing professor Scott LaCross, and we ask him how work in the marketplace can be more than a secular endeavor, but can be a God-given vocation. Episode Notes:For more info about our upcoming Thompson Institute event, Are You Free?: https://thethompsoninstitute.org/events/2018/2/28/are-you-freeFor more on business for the common good:https://www.ivpress.com/business-for-the-common-good-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Prof. Scott Lacross

Our next guest on The Walk podcast is Scott LaCross, a senior lecturer in marketing in the Fisher College of Business at OSU. When Prof. LaCross arrived at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio to pursue his undergraduate degree, he didn't have his mind set on becoming a university professor. It was a winding journey of several different jobs from Christian ministry to the business world, receiving his MBA from Northern Illinois University, before he ended up teaching marketing classes in Fisher. Yet professor LaCross has learned a lot along the way and has found his niche instructing undergraduate students, preparing them for “the real world”. Students in Fisher seek out his classes, as they know they will find someone that is knowledgeable, helpful, and caring. Without further ado, our interview with Scott LaCross.Episode Notes:For more on Prof. Scott LaCross visit his profile here.For more on how a Christian thinks about taking action based on their faith, see “If You Want To Walk On Water, You've Got To Get Out of the Boat” by Dr. John Ortberg.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Prof. Scott Lacross

On this special episode of The Walk we interrupt our regular interviews with faculty and scholars to share with you a little snippet of a recent lecture at OSU by New Testament scholar, Dr. William Mounce. Dr. Mounce came to Ohio State to share about why he finds the New Testament to be historically reliable. In a day and age where many in the Univerisity context assume that the New Testament is flawed and irrelevant, please listen in on what Dr. Mounce had to say on this important topic.Episode Notes:For More information on Dr. Bill Mounce, check out billmounce.com. Check back at https://thethompsoninstitute.org/events/ to stay tuned for details about the upcoming event on February 28th entitled: “Are You Free?: Christian and atheist scholars seek to make sense of our innate desire for personal freedom”-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. William Mounce

In the final part of our interview with Dr. DiSilvestro we ask what he might say to the student that disbelieves because of their suffering, and we ask how his experience as a as a university professor provided a metaphor for understanding the core message of Christianity? Dr. Robert DiSilvestro grew up on Long Island. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Purdue, Dr. DiSilvestro received his PhD in biochemistry from Texas A&M. He has spent the last 29 years as a faculty member at OSU, and now as an emeritus professor, Dr. DiSilvestro runs three start up companies based upon his research.Episode Notes:To learn more about Dr. DiSilvestro you can visit his TTI “faculty fellow” page here.Check back at https://thethompsoninstitute.org/events/ to stay tuned for details about the upcoming event on February 28th entitled: “Are You Free?: Christian and atheist scholars seek to make sense of our innate desire for personal freedom”-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Robert DiSilvestro

In part 3 of our interview with Dr. DiSilvestro, we ask him what his experience with suffering has been like and how suffering has impacted his faith.Dr. Robert DiSilvestro grew up on Long Island. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Purdue, Dr. DiSilvestro received his PhD in biochemistry from Texas A&M. He has spent the last 29 years as a faculty member at OSU, and now as an emeritus professor, Dr. DiSilvestro runs three start up companies based upon his research.Episode Notes:To learn more about Dr. DiSilvestro you can visit his TTI “faculty fellow” page here.For those struggling to believe because of pain and suffering in life, here is a good book by author Phillip Yancey called Disappointment with God.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Robert DiSilvestro

In part 2 of our interview with Dr. Robert DiSilvestro, we ask about how his work in science has actually affirmed his faith in Christ, we ask what's wrong with waiting until one is certain about having all the evidence before believing, and we ask what he might say to someone who doesn't feel that they need God. Dr. Robert DiSilvestro grew up on Long Island. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Purdue, Dr. DiSilvestro received his PhD in biochemistry from Texas A&M. He has spent the last 29 years as a faculty member at OSU, and now as an emeritus professor, Dr. DiSilvestro runs three start up companies based upon his research.Episode Notes:To learn more about Dr. DiSilvestro you can visit his TTI “faculty fellow” page here.Check back at https://thethompsoninstitute.org/events/ to stay tuned for details about the upcoming event on February 28th entitled: “Are You Free?: Christian and atheist scholars seek to make sense of our innate desire for personal freedom”-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Robert DiSilvestro

Dr. Robert DiSilvestro grew up on Long Island. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Purdue, Dr. DiSilvestro received his PhD in biochemistry from Texas A&M. He has spent the last 29 years as a faculty member at OSU, and now as an emeritus professor, Dr. DiSilvestro runs three start up companies based upon his research.Dr. DiSilvestro has been invited to many different campuses over the years to speak about the intersection of faith and science, and has been influential in many students' lives in helping to reconcile apparent difficulties between scientific research and theory, and faith in the God of the Bible. Dr. DiSilvestro communicates with reason and logic, yet in a way that is understandable and compelling to those of us that are not experts in biochemistry. Without further ado, our interview with Dr. Robert DiSilvestro.Episode Notes:To learn more about Dr. DiSilvestro you can visit his TTI “faculty fellow” page here. -----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Robert DiSilvestro

In the last portion of our interview with Dr. VanDerPuy we ask him about how he looks at the Bible as an ancient historian, and what he perceives to be the ways that some Christians go off course in defending their faith.Dr. VanDerPuy is an ancient historian at Ohio State, teaching courses in the world of antiquity, and its literature. Originally from the state of Washington, Dr. VanDerPuy moved to Great Britain where he received a masters degree from the world renowned Oxford. He received his PhD from Ohio State and is an expert on the Roman Republic. But Dr. VanDerPuy is not a stereotypical history professor, no offence to history professors. He is simultaneously highly intelligent yet social, laid back, humble. He's the type of guy you want to get stuck across the table from at a dinner party because you know the conversation will be meaningful and interesting.Episode Notes:Across the Spectrum by Boyd and Eddy has a pretty even-handed chapter on the inerrancy debate within Christian circles.Dr. VanDerPuy mentions a book called Orthodoxy by GK Chesterton and again makes reference to two books:Mere Christianity by C.S. LewisThe Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter VanDerPuy

In this part of our interview with Dr. VanDerPuy, we ask him to describe his experience of the culture of history departments, and we ask what he might say to the person that questions that Jesus was a real figure in human history.Dr. VanDerPuy is an ancient historian at Ohio State, teaching courses in the world of antiquity, and its literature. Originally from the state of Washington, Dr. VanDerPuy moved to Great Britain where he received a masters degree from the world renowned Oxford. He received his PhD from Ohio State and is an expert on the Roman Republic. But Dr. VanDerPuy is not a stereotypical history professor, no offence to history professors. He is simultaneously highly intelligent yet social, laid back, humble. He's the type of guy you want to get stuck across the table from at a dinner party because you know the conversation will be meaningful and interesting.Episode Notes:If you're interested to learn more about the historical Jesus but don't have the time to read a large volume, check out Jesus: A Very Short Introduction by historian Richard Bauckham, published by Oxford University Press.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter VanDerPuy

In the next episode of the Walk podcast we ask Dr. VanDerPuy about why the typical student should consider taking history seriously, and we ask if there is any truth to the idea that the human story is one of progress that considers ancient peoples to be primitive and naive. Dr. VanDerPuy is an ancient historian at Ohio State, teaching courses in the world of antiquity, and its literature. Originally from the state of Washington, Dr. VanDerPuy moved to Great Britain where he received a masters degree from the world renowned Oxford. He received his PhD from Ohio State and is an expert on the Roman Republic. But Dr. VanDerPuy is not a stereotypical history professor, no offence to history professors. He is simultaneously highly intelligent yet social, laid back, humble. He's the type of guy you want to get stuck across the table from at a dinner party because you know the conversation will be meaningful and interesting.Episode Notes:If you're interested in exploring more how the Enlightenment story of human progress fails to account for the problems of evil and injustice in the world, take a look at Evil and the Justice of God by ancient historian and theologian N.T. Wright.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter VanDerPuy

Our next guest on the Walk is Dr. Peter VanDerPuy. Dr. VanDerPuy is an ancient historian at Ohio State, teaching courses in the world of antiquity, and its literature. Originally from the state of Washington, Dr. VanDerPuy moved to Great Britain where he received a masters degree from the world renowned Oxford. He received his PhD from Ohio State and is an expert on the Roman Republic. But Dr. VanDerPuy is not a stereotypical history professor, no offence to history professors. He is simultaneously highly intelligent yet social, laid back, humble. He's the type of guy you want to get stuck across the table from at a dinner party because you know the conversation will be meaningful and interesting. Episode Notes:Dr. VanDerPuy makes reference to two books that changed the trajectory of his life while in college. They are:Mere Christianity by C.S. LewisThe Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter VanDerPuy

In the final part of our interview with Dr. M. Jane Goleman, we ask her how she perceives that the person of Jesus is relevant to medicine today, we ask how she copes with facing the suffering of her patients, and we ask her what she would say to those feeling stress and anxiety about their academic studies.Dr. Goleman is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a member of the Section of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from OSU in 1982, and a second doctoral degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2010. Dr. Goleman's clinical interest is in primary care, ADHD, and doctor-patient communication and its impact on health outcomes. Dr. Goleman has decades of experience in academic medicine, but also has decades of experience as a spiritual mentor to medical students at OSU. Physicians now practicing across the country would attribute much of their personal growth to Dr. Goleman's guidance in their lives; she has long been known for both her wisdom and her care. Without further ado, our interview with Dr. M. Jane Goleman.-----Episode Notes:You can learn more about Dr. M. Jane Goleman here.Check out thethompsoninstitute.org for more information about our events and podcasts.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. M Jane Goleman

In the second part of our interview with Dr. M. Jane Goleman, we ask her to elaborate on what it means that we ought to come to the end of ourselves, and we ask her about her experience in being both a Christian and a physician in academic medicine.Dr. M. Jane Goleman. Dr. Goleman is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a member of the Section of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from OSU in 1982, and a second doctoral degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2010. Dr. Goleman's clinical interest is in primary care, ADHD, and doctor-patient communication and its impact on health outcomes. Dr. Goleman has decades of experience in academic medicine, but also has decades of experience as a spiritual mentor to medical students at OSU. Physicians now practicing across the country would attribute much of their personal growth to Dr. Goleman's guidance in their lives; she has long been known for both her wisdom and her care. Without further ado, our interview with Dr. M. Jane Goleman.-----Episode Notes:You can learn more about Dr. M. Jane Goleman here.Check out thethompsoninstitute.org for more information about our events and podcasts.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. M Jane Goleman

Our next guest on the Walk is Dr. M. Jane Goleman. Dr. Goleman is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a member of the Section of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from OSU in 1982, and a second doctoral degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2010. Dr. Goleman's clinical interest is in primary care, ADHD, and doctor-patient communication and its impact on health outcomes. Dr. Goleman has decades of experience in academic medicine, but also has decades of experience as a spiritual mentor to medical students at OSU. Physicians now practicing across the country would attribute much of their personal growth to Dr. Goleman's guidance in their lives; she has long been known for both her wisdom and her care. Without further ado, our interview with Dr. M. Jane Goleman.In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Goleman, we ask her what misconceptions about Christianity she sees in Medicine and what is most important to understand about the Christian message.-----Episode Notes:You can learn more about Dr. M. Jane Goleman here.Dr. Goleman speaks about some of the most important elements of the Christian story. For further reading about what Christianity is all about and why it makes sense of our world, check out Simply Christian by biblical scholar N.T. Wright.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. M Jane Goleman

In the last episode which briefly closes out our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft, philosopher at Boston College, we ask what he would say to those that reject Christianity because Christians can be awful people, and is Christianity's claim credible that God gives believers a “new heart”?Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft.-----Dr. Peter Kreeft's website, filled with great resources, is peterkreeft.comIn this episode Dr. Kreeft mentions C.S. Lewis' classic book called Mere Christianity (we cannot commend this book to you enough)-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

In Part 3 of our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft, we ask why does the possibility of Jesus' divinity matter, what are the real possibilities of Jesus' identity, and didn't the church just create a divine Jesus?Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft.-----Dr. Peter Kreeft's website, filled with great resources, is peterkreeft.comIn this episode, we ask Dr. Kreeft about his book Between Heaven and Hell-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Dr. Peter Kreeft during his visit to OSU. We ask whether or not there is a real, moral right or wrong, why objective morality matters for one's spiritual journey, and can we reason our way to belief in God.Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft.-----Dr. Peter Kreeft's website, filled with great resources, is peterkreeft.comIn this episode we ask Dr. Kreeft about his widely popular book called “The Journey”-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft.In Part 1, we ask Dr. Kreeft to reflect on his career as a philosopher, we ask him what he means when he writes that there is no such thing as “no philosophy” but only “good philosophy” and “bad philosophy”, and why one has to chose to begin the spiritual journey.-----Dr. Peter Kreeft's website, filled with great resources, is peterkreeft.comIn this episode we ask Dr. Kreeft about his widely popular book called “The Journey”You can watch a recording of The Thompson Institute's recent event featuring Dr. Kreeft here: Do Humans Have Value?-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

Our conversation continues with Dr. Irene Hatsu, a professor and researcher at Ohio State in the field of human nutrition. Growing up in Ghana in West Africa, Dr. Hatsu's journey to being a professor at OSU is far from typical. Her experiences seeing impoverished children in orphanages in Ghana set her on a journey, not to climb the academic ladder for her own sake, but to use her intellectual giftedness to benefit those in need. A colleague in her department had this to say about her:“Dr. Hatsu radiates a strength that gives comfort and confidence to all who have the privilege of operating under her leadership. She helps others to achieve their goals, while humbly dismissing any credit she might receive for the vital role she plays. Most of all, she cares for those she works with on all levels - academic, emotional, social, and spiritual.”In part 2 of our interview with Dr. Hatsu, we ask her about what it's like to be a Christian working as a scientist, and we ask if there's been anything that has caused her to question her faith.-----A fellow faculty member in Human Nutrition said this about Dr. Hatsu:“Dr. Irene Hatsu is a Christian faculty who has a strong desire to see Christ glorified in her life and in her work. She truly cares about her students and her colleagues. She is a gifted mentor who has the ability to identify and cultivate her students' strengths and assist them in reaching their full potential. Irene's research focuses on improving the nutritional status of individuals in our society who are most vulnerable to food insecurity. In her research and in her relationships, Irene is a person who pursues truth and demonstrates love as she follows Jesus Christ.”A great resource for someone interested in the intersection of science and faith is Monopolizing Knowledge by Dr. Ian Hutchinson.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Irene Hatsu

Our next guest on "The Walk" podcast is Dr. Irene Hatsu. Dr. Hatsu is a professor and researcher at Ohio State in the field of human nutrition, having received her PhD from Florida International University. Growing up in Ghana in West Africa, Dr. Hatsu's journey to being a professor at OSU is far from typical. Her experiences seeing impoverished children in orphanages in Ghana set her on a journey, not to climb the academic ladder for her own sake, but to use her intellectual giftedness to benefit those in need. A colleague in her department had this to say about her:“Dr. Hatsu radiates a strength that gives comfort and confidence to all who have the privilege of operating under her leadership. She helps others to achieve their goals, while humbly dismissing any credit she might receive for the vital role she plays. Most of all, she cares for those she works with on all levels - academic, emotional, social, and spiritual.”In part 1 of our interview with Dr. Hatsu, we ask about her work in human nutrition, what inspires her to do what she does, and we ask about her journey of faith in Christ.-----A fellow faculty member in Human Nutrition said this about Dr. Hatsu:“Dr. Irene Hatsu is a Christian faculty who has a strong desire to see Christ glorified in her life and in her work. She truly cares about her students and her colleagues. She is a gifted mentor who has the ability to identify and cultivate her students' strengths and assist them in reaching their full potential. Irene's research focuses on improving the nutritional status of individuals in our society who are most vulnerable to food insecurity. In her research and in her relationships, Irene is a person who pursues truth and demonstrates love as she follows Jesus Christ.”A great resource for someone interested in the intersection of science and faith is Monopolizing Knowledge by Dr. Ian Hutchinson.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. Irene Hatsu

Join us as we conclude our interview with Dr. James KA Smith, a philosophy professor at Calvin College, and a speaker on college campuses across the country. On today's episode, we ask questions about whether or not the Enlightenment project has made us enlightened human beings, and are science and faith opposed to one another.For more on Dr. Smith, visit: jameskasmith.com-----In this episode, we make reference to another book by Dr. James KA Smith called Who's Afraid of Postmodernism? In this book, Smith argues that the work of French postmodern philosophers such as Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault (whom many assume are adversaries of Christian beliefs) might actually be allies to a Christian critique of modernism.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. James KA Smith

We continue our conversation with Dr. James KA Smith, a philosophy professor at Calvin College and a speaker on college campuses across the country. On today's episode, we talk about life in a secular society, and we ask what it means that we might be haunted by God, and is freedom from any sort of constraint of our desires and wants, really freedom?For more on Dr. Smith, visit: jameskasmith.com-----In this episode, we make reference to Dr. Smith's book called How (Not) To Be Secular; he describes this book as “your hitchhiker's guide to the present."Dr. Smith's book seeks to summarize and popularize another work by philosopher Charles Taylor called A Secular Age.For further study, Colin Hansen has edited a new release also reflecting on Taylor's work called Our Secular Age.-----The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. James KA Smith

We continue our conversation with Dr. James KA Smith, a philosophy professor at Calvin College who recently visited Ohio State to speak about his book titled, You Are What You Love. On our episode today, we discuss why the average person on campus should care about philosophy perhaps more than they do, and we ask more about Dr. Smith's thoughts on living life in a secular society.For more on Dr. Smith, visit: jameskasmith.comIn this episode, we make reference to Dr. Smith's book called How (Not) To Be Secular; he describes this book as “your hitchhiker's guide to the present."Dr. Smith's book seeks to summarize and popularize another work by philosopher Charles Taylor called A Secular Age.For further study, Colin Hansen has edited a new release also reflecting on Taylor's work called Our Secular Age. The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. James KA Smith

Dr. James KA Smith is a philosophy professor at Calvin College, and a speaker on college campuses across the country. He came to The Ohio State University to speak on the topic of one of his books called You Are What You Love. As you might expect as a philosopher, Dr. Smith is a deep thinker. What you might not expect is that he has so much to say that is very practical. Join us in our conversation with Dr. Smith as we explore his spiritual journey and his experience of doubt even after becoming a Christian.For more on Dr. Smith: jameskasmith.comIn this episode, we make reference to Dr. Smith's book called How (Not) To Be Secular; he describes this book as “your hitchhiker's guide to the present."Dr. Smith's book seeks to summarize and popularize another work by philosopher Charles Taylor called A Secular Age.For further study, Colin Hansen has edited a new release also reflecting on Taylor's work called Our Secular Age. The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio StateProduced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan BrowningEdited by Seth Costello & Lukas MorelandMusic by Jordan BrowningSpecial thanks to Dr. James KA Smith