Join Christ College professors Dale Stenberg and Tyler Bauer as they unpack timeless lessons from Boethius' masterpiece The Consolation of Philosophy, written from prison as the author faced execution. Discover how this 6th-century philosopher's insights can help you navigate life's hardest moments and find meaning when circumstances seem bleakest.

## In This Episode:

- How philosophy provides genuine comfort in suffering

- Practical wisdom for responding to life's unexpected challenges

- Why Boethius' prison writings remain relevant for today's struggles

...like what to do when life kicks you in the stomach.

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This episode is brought to you by Christ College, a classical liberal arts college that provides an affordable education in the Christian Intellectual Tradition.

This episode is brought to you by Christ College, a classical liberal arts college that provides an affordable education in the Christian Intellectual Tradition.

Dr. Bradford Littlejohn specializes in theological history and ethics. His new book, Called to Freedom, helps Christians recover a deep sense of Christian liberty in an age of license.

In addition to his current work, Dr. Littlejohn is President Emeritus of the Davenant Institute and has published widely on the work of Richard Hooker.

Did you know that the hosts of The Classical Mind have other podcasts? Check them out below:

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Pilgrim Faith

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Here, Tyler discusses the basics of the seven Liberal Arts, with a focus on the first three, known as the "Trivium:" Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric.

These tools, the "Liberal" Arts, are the tools needed for becoming a free thinker and give you the ability to be a self-governing person. These tools have been a staple in the Classical and Christian Tradition.

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