
Men with Chests
Joseph Weigel
We have nearly forgotten what it means to be Men with Chests, and the consequences are all around us. Join me as we explore the Great Books, as we go back to the timeless ideas that built the West. In this show we pursue objective truth, goodness, and beauty; we learn about virtue as excellence (arete). We discuss the role that reason, emotion and desire all play in becoming a magnanimous man.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Men with Chests episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Men with Chests for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Men with Chests episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Abolition of Man: Are You In or Out?
Men with Chests
09/11/23 • 34 min
In this episode, we discuss the consequences that follow when one particular axiom of Natural Law is prioritized above all the rest. And we see the inevitable outcome that occurs when mankind attempts to stand completely outside the Tao.

Perelandra with Christiana Hale
Men with Chests
02/08/25 • 67 min
Christiana Hale joins me to discuss enjoyment and contemplation in Perelandra. This episode was full of insights, one of my favorite episodes yet.

That Hideous Strength with Brian Shepherd
Men with Chests
02/26/25 • 48 min
I join Brian Shepherd once again to talk That Hideous Strength.

That Hideous Strength: Moonlight at Belbury
Men with Chests
01/22/24 • 26 min
Mark learns what the final goal of the N.I.C.E. is from Filostrato and Straik...

Socratic Hour: Dr. Michael Ward
Men with Chests
12/14/23 • 59 min
Dr. Michael Ward of Oxford joins me to discuss the medieval cosmos, That Hideous Strength, astrology and astronomy, among other things. Dr. Ward is the author of Planet Narnia, After Humanity, and is widely regarded as the foremost Lewis scholar alive today.

Perelandra (Part 1) with Chris Pipkin
Men with Chests
07/10/24 • 80 min
I was recently on The Inklings Variety Hour with Chris Pipkin to discuss Perelandra. This is part 1 of our discussion.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inklings-variety-hour/id1526380888

Sisu Hour: Dr. Jason Lepojarvi
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03/16/24 • 51 min
Jason Lepojarvi is a native of Finland who now resides in Oregon where he is heading up the inaugural Undiscovered Lewis conference at George Fox University. As a native Finnish speaker, he made for a fitting guest to discuss the similarities and differences between the Finnish word Sisu and what Lewis calls "the Chest" in Abolition of Man.
https://www.instagram.com/menwchests/

That Hideous Strength: Wet and Windy Night
Men with Chests
02/19/24 • 33 min
Chapter 12 introduces us to the macrobes as Frost attempts to initiate Mark into the highest order of the N.I.C.E.
https://www.instagram.com/menwchests/

That Hideous Strength: The Saracen's Head
Men with Chests
01/29/24 • 34 min
In this chapter, we begin to explore the relationship between what Lewis called the twins of magic and science in The Abolition of Man. This will continue to be a major item in many of the remaining chapters as Merlin enters the story.

That Hideous Strength: Sale of College Property
Men with Chests
12/04/23 • 31 min
Chapter 1 of That Hideous Strength introduces us to some of the key characters and ideas that we'll be exploring over the next 17 weeks; the draw of the Inner Ring, the nature of reality, the relation between magic and science, and more. Like The Abolition of Man, this is a serious book. Don't be fooled by its categorization as fiction. As Aristotle advised, the art of storytelling can be a better teacher than history.
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How many episodes does Men with Chests have?
Men with Chests currently has 82 episodes available.
What topics does Men with Chests cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Christianity, Classical Education, History, Podcasts, Education, Religion and Philosophy.
What is the most popular episode on Men with Chests?
The episode title 'Modern Alchemy: Part 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Men with Chests?
The average episode length on Men with Chests is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Men with Chests released?
Episodes of Men with Chests are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Men with Chests?
The first episode of Men with Chests was released on Jul 25, 2023.
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