Launch Episode. Welcome. + "Crito". A Dialogue by Plato

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Re-Launch of The L.I.F.E. PodcastHello and welcome. I’m Jeremy McCandless, and this is "The L.I.F.E. Podcast" reimagined, renewed, and ready to engage with the world of ideas.This podcast began during the lockdown—a time of isolation, uncertainty, and longing for connection. Back then, it was a lifeline. A weekly rhythm of reflection, encouragement, and spiritual grounding for those unable to gather in person. It was about building community in the everyday. And it still is.But in 2026, the world has changed. And so has the conversation.Today, we relaunch the L.I.F.E. Podcast as a bi-monthly space for philosophical engagement. A place where we respond to the shifting tides of thought in philosophy, art, entertainment, and culture—not with fear or retreat, but with clarity, curiosity, and grace.🧠 Why Philosophy? Why Now?Because ideas matter.Philosophy is not just for ivory towers or academic libraries. It’s the architecture of belief. The scaffolding behind every cultural movement, every artistic expression, every political debate. And I believe we are all called to understand the questions that shape the world around us.This podcast will explore those questions. We’ll look at current trends in thinking—from the rise of expressive individualism to the ethics of AI, from postmodern aesthetics to the spiritual hunger behind today’s storytelling. We’ll ask: What’s being said? What’s being assumed? And how does the Christian philosophical worldview speak into this moment?📚 What to ExpectEach episode will offer either:A thoughtful response to a current philosophical or cultural themeOccasional deep dives into classic philosophical texts—from Plato to Kierkegaard, Augustine to Simone WeilReflections on how current ideas intersect with Scripture, theology, and the lived Christian experienceAnd always, a call to live wisely, faithfully, and creatively in the world God has made🎧 Episode One: Plato’s CritoWe begin with Crito, a short but important dialogue by Plato. Socrates, his mentor, is imprisoned and awaiting execution, but is offered a chance to escape. His friend Crito urges him to flee—to preserve his life, his legacy, his voice.But Socrates refuses.Why? Because he believes in the moral order. In the integrity of law. In the soul’s responsibility to truth—even when it costs everything.In this first episode, we’ll ask: What does it mean to obey conscience over convenience? How do we balance justice and mercy, law and grace? And what can Socrates teach us about the courage to stand firm in a world of compromise?📬 Subscribe and Join the ConversationIf you’re hungry for thoughtful engagement—if you want to explore the world of ideas without losing your spiritual footing—this podcast is for you.Subscribe now on your favourite platform. Share it with friends. And join me every few weeks as we think deeply, live faithfully, and rediscover the beauty of truth in a world that desperately needs it.This is the Living in Faith Everyday (L.I.F.E.) Podcast  Where Philosophy, culture, and spiritual wisdom are woven together for the journey ahead.Support the showFollow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comHistory of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update