Oct 22, 2026—S16
In today’s episode, our speakers discuss this challenging question: What does it mean to love your enemies? You’ll hear from Michah Gottlieb, a professor of Judaic studies at NYU, and Daryl Davis, an author, speaker...
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The Veritas Forum
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About this Podcast:
At the Veritas Forum, we believe we were made to seek truth and be changed by it. We are a community of students, faculty, campus ministers, and more, who are pursuing a vision of the university that seeks and stewards truth and invites people of all backgrounds to explore the ideas that shape our lives. Since 1992, we’ve shared lectures and conversations with a firm belief that generous dialogue is essential for universities and the Christian faith alike. In this podcast, we're pulling from our archives of recorded events. Learn more about each episode in the show notes and visit veritas.org to learn more about the mission of the Veritas Forum and join us as we explore the ideas that shape our lives.
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What is The Veritas Forum about?
At the Veritas Forum, we believe we were made to seek truth and be changed by it. We are a community of students, faculty, campus ministers, and more, who are pursuing a vision of the university that seeks and stewards truth and invites people of all backgrounds to explore the ideas that shape our lives.
What has The Veritas Forum covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Hard Conversations Can Overcome Hate | Daryl Davis & Michah Gottlieb" (22 October 2026), "If God is Good, Why is There Pain and Suffering? | Sean McDowell & Paul Rinzler" (24 September 2026, 54 minutes), and "The "Grind": Meaningful or Meaningless? | Lydia Dugdale & James Valentini" (10 September 2026, 46 minutes).
How often does The Veritas Forum publish?
The Veritas Forum publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 264 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Veritas Forum?
Booking probability for The Veritas Forum is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Veritas Forum requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Veritas Forum's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Veritas Forum are Religion & Faith. The Veritas Forum has a religion audience and around 250,000 subscribers on YouTube.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 24, 202654 minS16
In today's episode, a Christian professor and an atheist professor grapple with a timeless question: if God is good and all-powerful, why is there so much suffering? You'll hear from Sean McDowell, Professor of...
- Sep 10, 202646 minS16
In today's episode, a physician and a former college dean grapple with "grind culture." You'll hear from Lydia Dugdale, a professor of medicine at Columbia, and James Valentini, a chemistry professor and a former dean...
- Jul 23, 2026—S16
In today's episode, two MIT professors reflect on this question: In an academic culture obsessed with making a name for yourself, what does it look like to care about something bigger than your own success? You'll hear...
- Jun 25, 202650 min
In today’s episode, our speakers discuss this question: Is science the only reliable tool for understanding the world? Or for questions about meaning, morality, and ultimate purpose, do we need something more? You’ll...
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- May 7, 202630 min
The concept of a “multiverse” — formerly an obscure idea in philosophy and theoretical physics — is now mainstream. Movies like best-picture winner Everything Everywhere All at Once or Marvel’s Spider Man: Into the...
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Questioning Christianity: A Professor's Journey from Skepticism to Faith | Molly Worthen
Apr 23, 20261h 11mIn today’s episode, historian Molly Worthen (UNC-Chapel Hill) discusses the most radical pivot of her life: becoming a Christian after years of religious skepticism. Moderated by psychology professor Thad Polk...
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Why the Resurrection Changes Everything (If It's True) | N. T. Wright & Shelly Kagan
Apr 9, 20261h 12mIn today’s episode, a theologian and a philosopher explore what happens when we die. They discuss questions like, Is death the end, or is it the beginning of something new? And how do Christian claims about Jesus’...
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The Messiness of Meaning | Satyan Devadoss & Stuart Firestein
Mar 19, 202636 minMeaning can be straightforward — a red octagon means “Stop!”, a hand wave with a smile means “Hello,” or adding two and two equals four. But meaning is often more complicated — a friend saying they’ll eat...
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Do Christians Have a Stronger Claim on Morality than Atheists? | John Hare & Peter Singer
Mar 5, 202656 minIn today’s episode, two moral philosophers explore our everyday ethical choices. Are your gut-level reactions about right and wrong a signal from a higher reality—or just a chemical reaction in your brain? And if God...
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Lewis, Tolkien, & Friendship | John Hendrix
Feb 19, 2026—On today’s episode, our speakers discuss the topic of friendship: what it looks like on a practical level and why it’s so important in our culture today. You’ll hear from John Hendrix, an author, illustrator, and...
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Can Faith Make Sense of Suffering? | Meghan Sullivan & John Stuhr
Feb 5, 202633 minIn today’s episode, two philosophers explore this question: How should we understand suffering? Is it simply the opposite of human flourishing, or is there a deeper meaning? And what does suffering mean for belief in a...
- Jan 29, 2026—
In today’s episode, our speakers explore some core questions about what it means to be human: What are we made for? What is the role of suffering in our lives? And is there something beyond ourselves that can give us...
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Is Religion for Everyone? | Ross Douthat & Damon Linker
Jan 15, 20261h 14mTalking about religion can feel outdated, close-minded, or just irrelevant. Yet for thousands of years, humans have been a religious species looking beyond ourselves in search of meaning. So should religion still matter...
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God Might Be Real—But Is He Personal? | Tim Keller & Anthony Kronman
Dec 18, 2025—The Christmas season, at its heart, is about giving. We spend days—even weeks—searching for thoughtful, personalized gifts to bring joy to those we love. For Christians, the ultimate gift was given on Christmas...
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That's a Wrap! Best Episodes from 2025 + Sneak Peek at 2026
Dec 11, 202517 minWe’ve reached the end of another amazing year on the podcast — all thanks to you, our listeners! In 2025, we had over 100,000 listens and over 6 million YouTube views across 140 different countries. We’re so grateful...
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Beyond Prescriptions: How Physicians Can Help Suffering Patients | Lydia Dugdale & Michael Menchine
Nov 20, 2025—In today’s episode, two physicians explore the problem of suffering in medicine. They address questions like: What does it mean to care for those who suffer? And what would it take to restore dignity to every patient...
- Nov 6, 2025—
In today’s episode, two Stanford leaders open up about the personal costs and course corrections in their professional lives. Is it possible to lead with integrity and still compete at the highest level? And what do you...
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Miracles: How Skeptical Should We Be? | Sean McDowell & Paul Rinzler
Oct 23, 2025—In today’s episode, an atheist and a Christian explore the plausibility of miracles. Do miracles actually happen? What kind of evidence supports them? And if they do occur, how should that shape the way we live today...
- Oct 9, 2025—
In today’s episode, two professors reflect on what a college education is really for. Is it just about mastering content—or can it shape who we’re becoming and how we live? And what is the role of religious texts in...
Recent guests
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Daryl Davis
R&B blues musician, author, speaker, social activist, Prohuman Foundation
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Dr. Lydia Dugdale
Physician and ethicist, author of The Lost Art of Dying, Columbia Center for Clinical Medical Ethics
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Dr. John Lennox
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Oxford University, The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
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Molly Worthen
professor of history at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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