Rhythms of a Purposeful Life (with Meghan Sullivan)

In this episode of Rhythms of Faith, the hosts welcome Dr. Meghan Sullivan, founding Director of the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good and the Ethics Initiative at Notre Dame. Meghan shares her unexpected journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate philosopher and educator. Discussing her course 'God and the Good Life,' and her reflections on the parable of the Good Samaritan, Meghan delves into the significance of ethics, faith, and personal fulfillment. The conversation covers her personal faith journey, the challenges in the philosophy discipline, and her collaborative efforts to reshape philosophical and ethical education at Notre Dame.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:36 Discovering Philosophy02:42 Career Realizations06:11 Journey to Faith11:15 Teaching and Mentorship18:11 Creating 'God and the Good Life'25:11 The Importance of Singing and Creativity25:23 Exploring the Good Samaritan Parable26:28 Ethical Frameworks and Love Commandment28:08 Philosophical Questions on Love and Ethics28:56 Modern Ethical Challenges and the Good Samaritan30:53 The Injured Man's Perspective32:38 Accepting Help and Ethical Challenges33:31 Ezekiel Emanuel's Provocative Article36:02 Creating the Institute for Ethics in the Common Good37:11 Challenges and Rewards of Leadership Projects41:54 Teaching Theology and Student Experiences48:32 Final Thoughts and Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.