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A Meditation on Hamnet – A film by Chloé Zhao.

"For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible... and in him all things hold together." (Colossians 1:16-17)

This week, my imagination has been caught in the mossy, tactile world of the new film Hamnet. As many of you know, I spent much of this past month immersing myself again in Genesis "The Book of Beginnings," as a re-edited my work both for placing my entire back catalogue of sermons and audio podcast as a playlist on Patreon whilst at the same time adapting it into a daily devotional that should be available on Amazon in book form within the next few weeks.

See what I have to say about this brilliant film, artistically but spiritually a miss-step.

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Welcome to the Re-Launch of The L.I.F.E. Podcast

Hello and welcome. I’m Jeremy McCandless, and this is "The L.I.F.E. Podcast" reimagined, renewed, and ready to engage with the world of ideas.

This podcast began during the lockdown—a time of isolation, uncertainty, and longing for connection. Back then, it was a lifeline. A weekly rhythm of reflection, encouragement, and spiritual grounding for those unable to gather in person. It was about building community in the everyday. And it still is.

But in 2026, the world has changed. And so has the conversation.

Today, we relaunch the L.I.F.E. Podcast as a bi-monthly space for philosophical engagement. A place where we respond to the shifting tides of thought in philosophy, art, entertainment, and culture—not with fear or retreat, but with clarity, curiosity, and grace.

🧠 Why Philosophy? Why Now?

Because ideas matter.

Philosophy is not just for ivory towers or academic libraries. It’s the architecture of belief. The scaffolding behind every cultural movement, every artistic expression, every political debate. And I believe we are all called to understand the questions that shape the world around us.

This podcast will explore those questions. We’ll look at current trends in thinking—from the rise of expressive individualism to the ethics of AI, from postmodern aesthetics to the spiritual hunger behind today’s storytelling. We’ll ask: What’s being said? What’s being assumed? And how does the Christian philosophical worldview speak into this moment?

📚 What to Expect

Each episode will offer either:

• A thoughtful response to a current philosophical or cultural theme
• Occasional deep dives into classic philosophical texts—from Plato to Kierkegaard, Augustine to Simone Weil
• Reflections on how current ideas intersect with Scripture, theology, and the lived Christian experience
• And always, a call to live wisely, faithfully, and creatively in the world God has made

🎧 Episode One: Plato’s Crito

We begin with Crito, a short but important dialogue by Plato. Socrates, his mentor, is imprisoned and awaiting execution, but is offered a chance to escape. His friend Crito urges him to flee—to preserve his life, his legacy, his voice.

But Socrates refuses.

Why? Because he believes in the moral order. In the integrity of law. In the soul’s responsibility to truth—even when it costs everything.

In this first episode, we’ll ask: What does it mean to obey conscience over convenience? How do we balance justice and mercy, law and grace? And what can Socrates teach us about the courage to stand firm in a world of compromise?

📬 Subscribe and Join the Conversation

If you’re hungry for thoughtful engagement—if you want to explore the world of ideas without losing your spiritual footing—this podcast is for you

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Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | Patreon

Check out my other Podcasts.

The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com

History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com

The Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891

The L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).

https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.com