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At the Veritas Forum, we believe we were made to seek truth and be changed by it. We are a community of students, faculty, campus ministers, and more, who are pursuing a vision of the university that seeks and stewards truth and invites people of all backgrounds to explore the ideas that shape our lives. Since 1992, we’ve shared lectures and conversations with a firm belief that generous dialogue is essential for universities and the Christian faith alike.
In this podcast, we're pulling from our archives of recorded events. Learn more about each episode in the show notes and visit veritas.org to learn more about the mission of the Veritas Forum and join us as we explore the ideas that shape our lives.
Episodes
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- Why Hard Conversations Can Overcome Hate | Daryl Davis & Michah Gottlieb · Season 16In today’s episode, our speakers discuss this challenging question: What does it mean to love your enemies? You’ll hear from Michah Gottlieb, a professor of Judaic studies at…
- Is Christianity Divisive? | Tim Keller · 37 min · Season 16Today’s episode reckons with a common question about Christianity today: Are its truth claims too exclusive for a pluralistic and democratic society? You’ll hear from the late…
- If God is Good, Why is There Pain and Suffering? | Sean McDowell & Paul Rinzler · 54 min · Season 16In today's episode, a Christian professor and an atheist professor grapple with a timeless question: if God is good and all-powerful, why is there so much suffering? You'll hear…
- The "Grind": Meaningful or Meaningless? | Lydia Dugdale & James Valentini · 46 min · Season 16In today's episode, a physician and a former college dean grapple with "grind culture." You'll hear from Lydia Dugdale, a professor of medicine at Columbia, and James Valentini…
- When Will I Be Satisfied? | Arthur Brooks & Andrew Huberman · 1 h 25 min · Season 15In today's episode, our speakers explore this question: How can I live a satisfied life? You’ll hear from Arthur Brooks, a professor at Vanderbilt and author of The Meaning of…
- MIT Professors on Success and What Really Matters | Cullen Buie & Desirée Plata · Season 16In today's episode, two MIT professors reflect on this question: In an academic culture obsessed with making a name for yourself, what does it look like to care about something…
- What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us | David Lahti & Michael Weisberg · 50 minIn today’s episode, our speakers discuss this question: Is science the only reliable tool for understanding the world? Or for questions about meaning, morality, and ultimate…
- Are We Living in the Best of All Possible Worlds? | Lennox & Lowenstein · 30 min · Season 15The concept of a “multiverse” — formerly an obscure idea in philosophy and theoretical physics — is now mainstream. Movies like best-picture winner Everything Everywhere All at…
- Questioning Christianity: A Professor's Journey from Skepticism to Faith | Molly Worthen · 1 h 11 min · Season 15In today’s episode, historian Molly Worthen (UNC-Chapel Hill) discusses the most radical pivot of her life: becoming a Christian after years of religious skepticism. Moderated…
- Why the Resurrection Changes Everything (If It's True) | N. T. Wright & Shelly Kagan · 1 h 11 min · Season 16In today’s episode, a theologian and a philosopher explore what happens when we die. They discuss questions like, Is death the end, or is it the beginning of something new? And…
- The Messiness of Meaning | Satyan Devadoss & Stuart Firestein · 36 min · Season 15Meaning can be straightforward — a red octagon means “Stop!”, a hand wave with a smile means “Hello,” or adding two and two equals four. But meaning is often more complicated —…
- Do Christians Have a Stronger Claim on Morality than Atheists? | John Hare & Peter Singer · 56 min · Season 16In today’s episode, two moral philosophers explore our everyday ethical choices. Are your gut-level reactions about right and wrong a signal from a higher reality—or just a…
- Lewis, Tolkien, & Friendship | John Hendrix · Season 16On today’s episode, our speakers discuss the topic of friendship: what it looks like on a practical level and why it’s so important in our culture today. You’ll hear from John…
- Can Faith Make Sense of Suffering? | Meghan Sullivan & John Stuhr · 33 min · Season 16In today’s episode, two philosophers explore this question: How should we understand suffering? Is it simply the opposite of human flourishing, or is there a deeper meaning? And…
- Becoming Alive in a Dehumanizing World | Rowan Williams & Chigozie Obioma · Season 16In today’s episode, our speakers explore some core questions about what it means to be human: What are we made for? What is the role of suffering in our lives? And is there…
- Is Religion for Everyone? | Ross Douthat & Damon Linker · 1 h 14 min · Season 16Talking about religion can feel outdated, close-minded, or just irrelevant. Yet for thousands of years, humans have been a religious species looking beyond ourselves in search of…
- God Might Be Real—But Is He Personal? | Tim Keller & Anthony Kronman · Season 16The Christmas season, at its heart, is about giving. We spend days—even weeks—searching for thoughtful, personalized gifts to bring joy to those we love. For Christians, the…
- That's a Wrap! Best Episodes from 2025 + Sneak Peek at 2026 · 17 min · Season 16We’ve reached the end of another amazing year on the podcast — all thanks to you, our listeners! In 2025, we had over 100,000 listens and over 6 million YouTube views across 140…
- Beyond Prescriptions: How Physicians Can Help Suffering Patients | Lydia Dugdale & Michael Menchine · Season 16In today’s episode, two physicians explore the problem of suffering in medicine. They address questions like: What does it mean to care for those who suffer? And what would it…
- Success, Silicon Valley, & Fulfillment | Pat Gelsinger & John Hennessy · Season 16In today’s episode, two Stanford leaders open up about the personal costs and course corrections in their professional lives. Is it possible to lead with integrity and still…
