Imago Dei

Philosophical and Theological reflections for today's world.

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Imago Dei is the program that brings you theological and philosophical reflections for today's world.

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Episodes

  • Maximus - Part 3: The Eschatalogical Flesh

    July 12th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  48 mins 13 secs
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    We close our series on Maximus The Confessor! In this part, Joe and Lou discuss Maximus' theology of the body and the implications this has in our faith as Christians.

  • Maximus - Part 2: The Somatic Christ

    July 5th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  50 mins 40 secs
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    We continue our discussion on some very important ideas from 7th century theologian, Maximus the Confessor. Maximus' theology of the body was explored in a recent paper by Joe and we unpack these ideas for today's world. In this part we explore the nature of Christ in light of Maximus' ideas.

  • Maximus - Part 1

    June 28th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  46 mins 18 secs
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    In this series we discuss some very important ideas from 7th century theologian, Maximus the Confessor. Maximus' theology of the body was explored in a recent paper by Joe and we unpack these ideas for today's world.

  • Can Games Preach The Gospel?

    June 7th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  38 mins 11 secs
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    In this episode, we discuss a recent project Louis completed for a church retreat: A large-scale game. Can game design be utilized to preach the gospel?

  • The Black Hole

    April 26th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  25 mins 1 sec
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    In this episode, Joe and Lou discuss the recent developments of the first captured images of a black hole. Joe recounts his early interests in astrophysics as well as discuss the relationship between metaphysics, science, and mathematics.

  • The End of Death - Part 2: From Death to Life

    April 19th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  22 mins 36 secs
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    Last week, Joe and I talked about the perception of death in today’s world. We spoke about the lack of exposure to death and the ways in which we are shielded from it.

    Today, In honor of Good Friday, in this episode we talk about how Christ used death to point to heaven. What was Jesus saying about death during the crucifixion? How should we as Christians view and use death in our everyday life? We hope that the following reflection will give you some food for thought.

    Enjoy.

  • The End of Death - Part 1

    April 10th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  17 mins 58 secs

    In this episode, Joe and Louis talk about the change in the perception of death that is happening in our world. Why is it important in life to be exposed to death? What are the ways in which this exposure is being eliminated?

  • Plato Gives Dating Advice

    September 18th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  31 mins 27 secs
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    Here we go! We kick things off with a series of conversations about Plato, one of philosophy's most important and influential thinkers. In this episode Joe explains the significance of Plato's teachings, gives a summary of one of Plato's famous teachings, and (most importantly) imagines Plato giving dating advice to a heartbroken soul.

  • Love The Person You See - Part 2

    July 9th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  20 mins 43 secs

    In this episode, we continue our conversation from last week on Kierkegaard. In an excerpt from his book "Works of Love" what is Kierkegaard saying about the way a Christian ought to love?

  • Love The Person You See - Part 1

    July 2nd, 2018  |  Season 1  |  22 mins 30 secs

    Being commanded to love is no small task. In this episode, Joe and Lou unpack an excerpt from Kierkegaard, a 19th century Danish philosopher. What does it mean to truly love the person you see?

  • Papa Francis

    June 18th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  28 mins 13 secs

    In this episode, Joe wants to write a letter to the pope. Joe and Louis both reflect on the film Pope Francis: A man of his word, and discuss poverty and Catholicism.

    Be warned there are some minor spoilers about the film (but seriously, try to see the movie if you can).

  • Through The Word: James Part 2

    June 10th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  25 mins 7 secs

    Continuing from a Through The Word bible study at New Life Fellowship, this episode unpacks the famous epistle from James and the blueprint for maturity in Christ.

  • Through The Word: James - Part 1

    May 28th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  24 mins 47 secs

    Why is it important to not only hear the Word of God but also put it into practice? Recorded from a Through The Word bible study at New Life Fellowship, this episode unpacks the famous epistle from James and the blueprint for maturity in Christ.

  • On Pleasure - Part 2

    May 21st, 2018  |  Season 1  |  17 mins 27 secs

    Does pleasure have a place in the life of a Christian? Rev. Omar Ortiz and I discuss pleasure's historical and philosophical definitions in light of the Christian faith. This is part two of that discussion.

  • On Pleasure - Part 1

    May 14th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  16 mins 38 secs

    Does pleasure have a place in the life of a Christian? Rev. Omar Ortiz and I discuss pleasure's historical and philosophical definitions in light of the Christian faith. This is part one of that discussion.

  • The God Who Loves

    April 16th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  19 mins 8 secs

    What does it mean that God is love? How does God demonstrate love? In this episode, I examine God's nature and character as revealed in the gospel of John and the book of Genesis.