EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 57 MIN
270 Dr. Peter Kreeft on Joy, Suffering, Conversion, and Truth
from Kolbecast · host Kolbe Academy
AMDG. “It’s almost as if I pity God because he has to choose between giving us more sufferings and making us sorrowful but wiser or giving us less sufferings and making us happier but more foolish.” Professor of Philosophy at Boston College and author of over 100 books Dr. Peter Kreeft shares his reflection on today’s academic culture, emphasizing the importance of the Socratic method and a sturdy foundation in Thomistic philosophy. Dr. Kreeft dives deep into the themes of faith, happiness, and truth as he shares his conversion story, retold in his book From Calvinist to Catholic. Relevant links: A few of Dr. Kreeft’s books: From Calvinist to Catholic The Mystery of Joy Jesus Shock Socratic Logic textbook in the Kolbe Academy bookstore Dr. Kreeft on the Being Human Podcast with Dr. Greg Bottaro Related Kolbecast episodes: 144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press 93 Good Thinking 166 Dr. John Cuddeback on Dwelling Together Richly Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
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AMDG. “It’s almost as if I pity God because he has to choose between giving us more sufferings and making us sorrowful but wiser or giving us less sufferings and making us happier but more foolish.” Professor of Philosophy at Boston College and author of over 100 books Dr. Peter Kreeft shares his reflection on today’s academic culture, emphasizing the importance of the Socratic method and a sturdy foundation in Thomistic philosophy. Dr. Kreeft dives deep into the themes of faith, happiness, and truth as he shares his conversion story, retold in his book From Calvinist to Catholic. Relevant links: A few of Dr. Kreeft’s books: From Calvinist to Catholic The Mystery of Joy Jesus Shock Socratic Logic textbook in the Kolbe Academy bookstore Dr. Kreeft on the Being Human Podcast with Dr. Greg Bottaro Related Kolbecast episodes: 144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press 93 Good Thinking 166 Dr. John Cuddeback on Dwelling Together Richly Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
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