Dr. James KA Smith is a philosopher, professor at Calvin College, and a speaker on college campuses across the country. He came to The Ohio State University to speak on the topic of one of his books called “You Are What You Love.” As you might expect as a philosopher, Dr. Smith is a deep thinker. What you might not expect is that he has so much to say that is very practical. 

Join us in our conversation with Dr. Smith as we explore his spiritual journey and his experience of doubt even after becoming a Christian.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. James KA Smith

Dr. James KA Smith

We continue our conversation with Dr. James KA Smith, a philosophy professor at Calvin College who recently visited The Ohio State University to speak about his book “You Are What You Love”. 

On our episode today, we discuss why the average person on campus should care about philosophy perhaps more than they do, and we ask more about Dr. Smith’s thoughts on living life in a secular society.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. James KA Smith

Dr. James KA Smith - Part 2

We continue our conversation with Dr. James KA Smith, philosophy professor at Calvin College and a speaker on college campuses across the country. 

On today’s episode, we talk about life in a secular society, and we ask what it means that we might be haunted by God, and is freedom from any sort of constraint of our desires and wants, really freedom?

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. James KA Smith

Dr. James KA Smith - Part 3

Join us as we conclude our interview with Dr. James KA Smith, philosophy professor at Calvin College, and a speaker on college campuses across the country. 

On today's episode, we ask questions about whether or not the Enlightenment project has really made us enlightened human beings, and are science and faith opposed to one another.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. James KA Smith

Dr. James KA Smith - Part 4

Our next guest on The Walk podcast is Dr. Irene Hatsu. Dr. Hatsu is a professor and researcher at Ohio State in the field of human nutrition, having received her PhD from Florida International University. Growing up in Ghana in West Africa, Dr. Hatsu’s journey to being a professor at OSU is far from typical. Her experiences seeing impoverished children in orphanages in Ghana set her on a journey, not to climb the academic ladder for her own sake, but to use her intellectual giftedness to benefit those in need. A colleague in her department had this to say about her:

“Dr. Hatsu radiates a strength that gives comfort and confidence to all who have the privilege of operating under her leadership. She helps others to achieve their goals, while humbly dismissing any credit she might receive for the vital role she plays. Most of all, she cares for those she works with on all levels - academic, emotional, social, and spiritual.”

In part 1 of our interview with Dr. Hatsu we ask about her work in human nutrition, what inspires her to do what she does, and we ask about her journey of faith in Christ.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. Irene Hatsu

Dr. Irene Hatsu - Part 1

Our conversation continues with Dr. Irene Hatsu, a professor and researcher at Ohio State in the field of human nutrition. Growing up in Ghana in West Africa, Dr. Hatsu’s journey to being a professor at OSU is far from typical. Her experiences seeing impoverished children in orphanages in Ghana set her on a journey, not to climb the academic ladder for her own sake, but to use her intellectual giftedness to benefit those in need. A colleague in her department had this to say about her:

“Dr. Hatsu radiates a strength that gives comfort and confidence to all who have the privilege of operating under her leadership. She helps others to achieve their goals, while humbly dismissing any credit she might receive for the vital role she plays. Most of all, she cares for those she works with on all levels - academic, emotional, social, and spiritual.”

In part 2 of our interview with Dr. Hatsu, we ask her about what it’s like to be a Christian working as a scientist, and we ask if there’s been anything that has caused her to question her faith.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. Irene Hatsu

Dr. Irene Hatsu - Part 2

Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft. 

In Episode 1 we ask Dr. Kreeft to reflect on his career as a philosopher, we ask him what he means when he writes that there is no such thing as “no philosophy” but only “good philosophy” and “bad philosophy”, and why one has to chose to begin the spiritual journey.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft - Part 1

In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Dr. Peter Kreeft during his visit to OSU. We ask whether or not there is a real, moral right or wrong, why objective morality matters for one’s spiritual journey, and can we reason our way to belief in God.

Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft - Part 2

In Part 3 of our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft, we ask why does the possibility of Jesus’ divinity matter, what are the real possibilities of Jesus’ identity, and didn’t the church just create a divine Jesus?

Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft - Part 3

In the last episode which briefly closes out our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft, philosopher at Boston College, we ask what he would say to those that reject Christianity because Christians can be awful people, and is Christianity’s claim credible that God gives believers a “new heart”?

Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most influential Christian philosophers of his generation. He recently visited The Ohio State University to participate in a dialogue with an atheist chemist named Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes about the value of human beings. After receiving his PhD from Fordham University with post-graduate studies at Yale, he has been a professor at Boston College since 1965. Having written more than 75 books with more on the way, Dr. Kreeft has been a prolific author. So what has made Dr. Kreeft so influential? He is able to take very complex arguments and ideas, and yet simplify them in a compelling way, all without over-simplifying. Thousands of skeptics, spiritual seekers, and believers from around the world have looked to Professor Kreeft as a significant spiritual guide and resource. It is our privilege to share with you our interview with Dr. Peter Kreeft.

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The Walk is a production of The Thompson Institute, a program of Cru at Ohio State
Produced by Aaron Badenhop & Jordan Browning
Edited by Seth Costello & Lukas Moreland
Music by Jordan Browning
Special thanks to Dr. Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft - Part 4

Contemplate your spiritual journey while you walk. Listen as we interview professors and scholars in the college campus community about their spiritual experiences and beliefs.

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