Sophie Thomas is a personal trainer, philosopher, psychology graduate student, and model. In this episode, we talk to Sophie about the relation between philosophy and the value structures that underlie training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the importance of comradery in learning martial arts, the formation of cultures, and Portuguese linguistics. You can follow Sophie on Instagram @sofietee and check out her website https://www.thecosmicmovement.com/ Toronto Star article featuring Kazingram Dialogue: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2020/05/10/dollar-store-food-baskin-robbins-and-millennial-dating-toronto-based-podcasts-you-might-not-have-heard-of.html If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

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#40 - Sophie Thomas on the Philosophy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jim Madden is a Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College and a martial artist. He is the author of Mind, Matter, and Nature: A Thomistic Proposal for the Philosophy of Mind and Ageless Athlete. In this episode we discuss the type of life a philosopher must live, how one learns to become free in the face of modern nihilism, and Jim’s upcoming book Thinking about Thinking: Mind and Meaning in the Era of Technological Nihilism. Check out Jim’s new website where you can read the intro to his new book and more. You can follow Jim on twitter @JDMadden3 Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#53 - Jim Madden on Learning to be Free

In our second episode of Kazingram Roundtable, our editors sit down with Axel Kazadi to discuss race and social construction, how Christianity has formed our culture’s morality, what the decline of Christianity might mean, and what it means to have a secular state. Axel Kazadi is Director and Assistant Professor of Theology at Kingswood University in Sussex, New Brunswick. He is a PhD student in theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, working on a dissertation that focuses on the relation between eucharistic sacrifice and the church in the theologies of Martin Bucer, Peter Vermigli, and Thomas Cranmer. Follow Axel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/axel.m.kazadi/ Follow Axel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AxelKazadi2  Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#52 - Kazingram Roundtable on Race, Christianity, and Culture

Axel Kazadi is Director and Assistant Professor of Theology at Kingswood University in Sussex, New Brunswick. Back before becoming a professor, Axel was a hip-hop artist. He is a PhD candidate in Theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He specializes in the theology of John Calvin. In this episode, we discuss hip-hop, the importance of practice and habits for success, the importance of community for self-development, as well as Nietzche and Kierkegaard on Christian ethics. Follow Axel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/axel.m.kazadi/ Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#51 - Axel Kazadi on Nietzche, Hip-hop, and Religion

Kaelynne Makan is Kazingram Dialogue’s number one fan. She is a liturgical artist and a content editor. She is also the wife of our founder and co-host, I.J. Makan. In this episode I.J. and Kaelynne discuss marriage, love, child loss, the importance of habits, and how experiencing as well as overcoming suffering shapes both humans and human relationships. You can Follow Kaelynne's page Liturgy and Calligraphy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liturgyandcalligraphy And subscribe to her Substack to get art and devotions via e-mail: https://liturgycalligraphy.substack.com Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#50 - Kaelynne Makan on Love and Overcoming Suffering

Samuel Sey is an author, speaker, and blogger. In this episode we discuss the history and tenants of Critical Race Theory, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the fallout from Sam's recent talk at Ambrose University. You can follow Sam's blog, Slow to Write or find him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. In this episode Sam mentions the following books: Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham Confronting Injustice by Thaddeus Williams Explaining Post-Modernism by Stephen Hicks Cynical Theories by James Lindsay and Helen Pluckrose White Guilt by Shelby Steele The Quest for Cosmic Justice and Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell. Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#49 - Samuel Sey on Critical Race Theory

Jason Eberl is the director and professor of Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics, at Saint Louis University. In this episode, we talk about whether humans have a soul, the relationship of the mind and body, what constitutes death, the possibility of resurrection, and the possibility of alien life. Fascinating conversation, you don’t want to miss it. During the episode, we mention Jason's ongoing debate at the Romanell Center's Blog, and the upcoming third volume of essays on Star Wars and Philosophy, Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back. Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#48 - Jason Eberl on The Nature of Human Persons

Jim Madden is a Professor of Philosophy and martial artist. He is the author of Mind, Matter, and Nature: A Thomistic Proposal for the Philosophy of Mind and Ageless Athlete. In this episode, we talk with Jim about risk asymmetries in modern academia, Heidegger's critique of technology and how technology shapes humanity's relationship with the world, aliens, the philosophy of mind, and the importance of having skin in the game. You can listen to the episode of the Pat Flynn show that Jim mentions here. Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#47 - Jim Madden on Technology, Academia, and Aliens

Stefany Nieto is an entrepreneur. She is the founder and executive director of Green Iglu, a company dedicated to helping address food scarcity in the artic through the development of technology that can support local food production in harsh environments. She is also the Co-founder and chief operating officer of Gwella, a company seeking to provide access to a wide range of adaptogenic, functional, and psychedelic mushrooms in order to promote health and wellness. She was named human of the year by Vice Canada in 2017. In this episode our host I. J. Makan talks to Stefany about the founding of Green Iglua and Gwella, the psychology of psychedelics and paranormal experience, the war on drugs and the future of medicinal psychedelics, and more. Follow Stefany on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stefanyvie Follow Stegany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanyvie/  Be sure to check out Gwella and Green Iglu. Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#46 - Stefany Nieto on Psychedelics

Joel Nicoloff is the co-host of The Six Cents Report, a podcast dedicated to analyzing events that impact Canadians from a theological and economic perspective. He is a husband and father of two, a professional account, and an autodidact. He enjoys intellectual conversations about theology, economics, philosophy, and politics. He has a principle-based approach for analyzing issues and consequently has many contrarian perspectives. In this episode, we talk with Joel about the COVID-19 lockdowns, libertarianism, the role of government intervention, the centralization of government power, and whether conservatives should support free markets. Follow Joel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tjoeln39 Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#45 - Joel Nicoloff on the Problem of Big Government

Adam Cohen-Aslatei is a graduate of Harvard, the founder and CEO of S'more, and formerly the managing director of Chappy, Bumble's gay dating app. In this episode we talk to Adam about S’more, the dating app he founded that is aimed at rejecting the superficiality of online dating in favor of forming intentional long-term relationships. We also discuss the future of online dating, including the integration of virtual reality technology and artificial intelligence. You can follow Adam on Twitter and Instagram Follow S'more on Twitter and Instagram If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#44 - Adam Cohen-Aslatei on the Future of Online Dating

Karen Stiller is senior editor of Faith Today, one of Canada’s leading Christian magazines. She is the host of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada’s podcast. She is a moderator of the annual Religion and Society series at the University of Toronto, a debate series between leading atheists and theologians that seeks to generate critical conversations on matters of faith, society and public interest.   In this episode, we talk with Karen about her recently released memoir "The Minister’s Wife", what lead her to write it, the social struggles and blessings of being a minister’s wife, as well as the importance of honesty for life and writing. You can find Karen Stiller: https://karenstiller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karen.stiller/ https://twitter.com/KarenStiller1 If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#43 - Karen Stiller on Writing a Memoir and Being a Minister's Wife

James Madden is a Professor of Philosophy and martial artist. He is the author of Mind, Matter, and Nature: A Thomistic Proposal for the Philosophy of Mind and Ageless Athlete. In this episode, Jim returns to discuss his experience with getting Covid-19, mortality, finding meaning in one's life, the meaning of religious language, the loss of culture in North America and how this cripples our ethics, as well as raising a family in the modern world. You can listen to Jim's latest lectures at the Thomistic institute here, here, and here. If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#42 - James Madden on Mortality, Meaning, and Family

Suan is the host of Intellectual Conservatism, a YouTube Channel and Podcast committed to the promotion and understanding of conservative ideals and principles through intellectual dialogue and discourse. In this episode, we discuss Suan's friendship with the powerful Sir Roger Scruton, Catholicism and the Papacy, Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the supreme court, and the present state of American conservatism. You can follow Intellectual Conservatism on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intellectualconservatism You can listen to the Intellectual Conservatism podcast: https://intellectualconservatism.libsyn.com/ If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#41 - Suan S on Catholicism & Conservatism

In this episode, our editor-in-chief I.J. Makan talks to editor Amos Dowber about the importance of tradition in communicating knowledge, tradition vs traditionalism, the middle eastern sources of "Western culture," and political philosophy. If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

#39 - Amos Dowber on Tradition and the Sources of Western Culture

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