We are all trying to become a sage, but who is a sage? According to Seneca: The Sage is rare, showing up perhaps once every 500 years (42.1). They, like everyone else will experience impressions and emotions when things outside their power oc

Sagecraft: Who is the Sage?

Jul 24th, 2023 11m 6s

Sagecraft: The Path of the Sage

Jun 11th, 2023 10m 9s

Living well comes down to moment to moment decisions. A lifetime of good decisions and good actions leads to a well lived life. Living well is a skill, but how do we develop the skills required to become a sage?

Stoicism and Christianity with Dr. Kevin Vost

May 11th, 2023 39m 36s

This week we remember Dr. Kevin Vost. A Stoic, Catholic, Author and promoter of the use of memory. He is gone but will not soon be forgotten. This weeks episode is a re-release of my first interview with Dr. Vost where we discuss his book "The

310: When Should a Stoic Tinker With Nature?

Apr 26th, 2023 17m 35s

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are widely available in our supermarkets. When would a Stoic consider growing GMO's? This is a audio version of an essay that I wrote for the College of Stoic Philosophers. To read the article please go

Postscript

Dec 16th, 2022 10m 29s

In this epside I review of the Marcus Aurelius Program and discuss possible future podcasts. for more information on the Marcus Aurelius Program and the College of Stoic Philosphers visit https://collegeofstoicphilosophers.org/map/

The Sunday Stoic

Dec 16th, 2022 2m 14s

Happy Saturnalia all!In honor of the holiday season I took a few minutes today to play my old acoustic cigar box guitar.

310: Go To The Rising Sun, For This Podcast is Setting

Aug 21st, 2022 24m 25s

On this, the final episode of the Sunday Stoic Podcast, we reflect on making progress as Stoic practitioners. The readings this week are. Seneca Moral Letters #69 Epictetus Discourses: Book 2 #19 Meditations Book 2 #4 Thanks all for a great fiv

309: Virtue and Duty

Aug 14th, 2022 14m 20s

Duty is virtue put into action. This week we hear from the three late great Stoics as they discuss our duty as pursuers of virtue. Readings: Seneca Of Leisure 3 Meditations 6.39 Discourses 3.2.4

308: Meditations: A Modern Take

Aug 7th, 2022 8m 19s

As a follow-up installment, guest contributor Jayce Basques expands on his discussion with Aaron Prim. Some things never change; other things need to change to be better understood.

307: Lost in Translation: Lessons Learned from the a Deep Dive into the Meditations

Jul 31st, 2022 43m 48s

Guest contributor Jayce Basques and his longtime friend and collaborator, Aaron Prim, have spent the last two years reading, implementing and interpreting a passage a week. The two refer to the original text to truly understand what was at the

306: Verissimus with Donald Robertson

Jul 24th, 2022 1h 16m

This week Donald Robertson joins the podcast to discuss his new graphic novel Verissimus. This graphic novel follows the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. We discuss the writing process, the life of Marcus Aurelius and Donald's new projec

On Vacation!

Jul 17th, 2022 1m 21s

A few updates about the show and a chance for you to ask questions to Donald Robertson!

305: Make Use of Rationality While You Can with Al

Jul 10th, 2022 6m 35s

Al from Scotland guest hosts this week to discuss using our rationality while we still have it!

304: Meditations 10.34-10.38 Falling Leaves and Good Intentions

Jul 3rd, 2022 17m 53s

This week we wrap up book 10 of the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. We learn1. To keep good sayings handy 2. To accept what fate has in store3. That death is no bad thing4. Judge others (and ourselves) by our intentions5. To cultivate our mind

303: The Stoic Teacher with Ryan Racine

Jun 26th, 2022 50m 3s

Ryan Racine joins the show to discuss his new book: The Stoic Teacher Ancient Mind Hacks to Help Educators Foster Resiliency, Optimism, and Inner Calm. We discuss the challenges and rewards of teaching, techniques to become a more resilient tea

302: Meditations 10.31-33: Stoking the Fire of Reason

Jun 19th, 2022 13m 47s

We've made it to 1000,000 downloads! Thanks everyone!This week Marcus writes about 3 major topics.1. People just like you once existed, lived their lives and are now gone. Seize the day!2. People may say you are untrustworthy. Make sure they a

301: Backward Design: Reaching Your goals Deliberately

Jun 12th, 2022 11m 51s

Journey's can take two forms. You can wander aimlessly and see where you end up or you can travel toward a particular destination. To ensure a well-lived life we should have a certain life-long destination in mind and we can then design the li

300: Meditations 10.28-30 Make Necessity a Choice

Jun 5th, 2022 9m 16s

This is my second try on this episode as the first had audio issues! This week Marcus reflects on three things1. Accepting reality as it is2. Acknowledging that death won't be depriving him of much3. Learning to control his annoyance and anger

300: Meditations 10:28-30 Make Necessity a Choice

Jun 5th, 2022 10m 30s

The 300th Episode! Thanks all to have written in and of course to all of the listers! This week Marcus discusses the importance of accepting fate by accepting everything that happens as if you chose it! He also discusses the things we will lose

299: Meditations 10: 25-27. Don't be a Deserter

May 29th, 2022 8m 20s

This week Marcus Aurelius reminds himself to stand firm and do his duty, to stand in awe of the Cosmos and to be content with the time he had on this Earth. We can endeavor to do the same!