Kalos Center Podcast

As we transition the podcast host from Jim Spiegel to Jay Hawthorne, the new Executive Director of The Kalos Center, we thought it would be fun to hear from Jim Spiegel about his work and his thoughts on the state of spiritual growth in our churches today. They cover growing in wisdom, spiritual warfare, and the integration of our faith into our daily lives. Jim reminds us that critical thinking about our faith is imperative in this culture, and that to be an effective witness for Christ, we need to soak our roots in the Lord through the spiritual disciplines such as bible study, fasting, prayer, and serving. Join us!

Resources from this episode:

+Books mentioned in this episode:

• Jonathan Edwards - The Nature of True Virtue
• C.S. Lewis -The Screwtape Letters
• Carl Payne - Check out Kalos Center Podcast Eps #10

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/jim-spiegel

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Law enforcement professionals face some of society’s darkest realities, yet their calling demands both strength and compassion. In this powerful episode, Dr. Mildred Johnson recounts stories of personal trauma as a police woman, healing, and profound redemption from her decades in criminal justice. She shares her harrowing account of being set on fire and her journey to forgiveness for her attacker. Millie believes that her robust Christian vision for criminal justice has a real-life impact on victims, offenders, and communities alike, and wants believers to stand with the police by praying for them. Join us!

Resources from this episode:

+ Introduction to Criminal Justice From a Christian Perspective, by Mildred Johnson

+ Dr. Johnson’s staff bio at Geneva College

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/mildred-johnson

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Can work be meaningful even if it’s mundane? How do I know what work I’m called to do? Is work something that we have to do because of the fall of humanity? Jim Spiegel and Professor Dan Dorani discuss tough questions about finding meaning in your work. They both share stories of how they found their calling and encourage all of us to think about our work through the lens of serving others and making the world better.

Join us!

Resources from this episode:

+Working with Dan Doriani Podcast

+Dr. Daniel M. Doriani Bio from Covenant Theological Seminary

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/dan-doriani

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How does our understanding of freedom, virtue, and community shape the American experience? Jim Spiegel sits down with Don Eberly to examine the crucial links between civic life, family structure, and the pursuit of the common good. Don Eberly draws from his experience in government, post-war reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his work with the National Fatherhood Initiative to explore the foundations of social renewal.

They discuss the challenges of individualism, the crisis of fatherlessness, the urgent need for moral renewal in today's society, and much more. Join us!

Resources from this episode:

+ Don Eberly Website

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/don-eberly

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If you haven’t listened to the first part of our conversation with Ben Crenshaw, listen to that here. Jim and Ben continue today discussing how “free speech” definitions have changed in the last thirty years and what we find ourselves up against in this modern political climate. Ben shares the founders’ intentions for speech, distinguishing between injurious and non-injurious speech as well as the crucial role of virtue in sustaining a republic. This episode addresses the erosion of constitutional principles and the rise of unchecked expression, prompting listeners to consider the responsibilities of public discourse. Join us for this important issue!

Resources from this episode:

+ Ben Crenshaw Academia Articles

+ On X: @‌benrcrenshaw

+ Author at American Reformer

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/liberty

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Jim Spiegel sits down with political scholar Ben Crenshaw to discuss the crossroads of politics and faith following the death of Charlie Kirk.

We discuss the broader hesitancy among Christians (right and left) to combine theology and politics and the roots of American public life, tracing the influence of Christian thought on the nation’s founding.

We look at the broader cultural trends, such as the marginalization of religious and supernatural ideas across academic fields and 'cancel culture' and the ethical standards of public shame.

Join us for part one of our two-part series on faith and politics.

Resources from this episode:

+ Ben Crenshaw Academia Articles

+ On X: @‌benrcrenshaw

+ Author at American Reformer

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/ben-crenshaw

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How can we help people see the value of being married and having children? How does a declining birthrate affect the economies of our society? Jim Spiegel sits down with Economics Professor Clara Piano to discuss the major role family plays into any country’s economic landscape.

Topics discussed:

-the history of governmental economic policy

-the church’s role in increasing the birthrate and building strong families

-the value of a person

-the barriers to family growth

Our faith communities have an important part to play in modeling family, match-making our single friends, and helping families towards stability. Join us for this important topic!

Resources from this episode:

+ Clara Piano's Writings and Research

+ Clara Piano's Articles on Public Discourse

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/clara-piano

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We welcome Philosophy Professor and Law Enforcement Officer Timothy Hsiao to discuss his unique perspective on gun ownership and the right to self-defense. Jim Spiegel and Tim discuss why traditional Christian thought often leaves unaddressed gaps in contemporary ethical debates on topics ranging from animal rights to drug prohibition. We think you’ll find Tim’s arguments and perspectives very interesting. Join us!

Resources from this episode:

+Tim's Hsaio's website: for a full list of Timothy Hsiao's publications and work

+The Public Discourse Articles by Timothy Hsaio

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/tim-hsiao

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Jim Spiegel welcomes Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International, to discuss the sanctity of human life and ongoing challenges in the Post-Roe political landscape. They discuss the compelling philosophical arguments that point in the same direction as Scripture for a pro-life stance regardless of one’s religious leanings. Jor-El sheds light on the realities of abortion in America, the role of pregnancy resource centers, and the groundbreaking work of the Abortion Pill Rescue Network. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about the enduring need for pro-life engagement in modern society.

Resources from this episode:

+Heartbeat International

For more info on this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/jor-elgodsey

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Should everyone have a creative outlet? Our guest, professor and author Colleen Warren, believes it would benefit everyone to work the creative part of their brain. Dr. Warren explains how every person is gifted with creativity, reflecting the image of God. Jim and Colleen discuss the theology of creativity, it’s origins in the divine nature, questions around immorality depicted in art, and the unique role art plays in making the invisible visible. Join us to discover how cultivating creativity can bring order out of chaos and enrich your spiritual journey!

Resources from this episode:

+Dr. Colleen Warren’s Bio which includes a list of her books and writings

+Dr. Warren’s Blog: 1 Woman Wandering

For a full list of books and authors mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes on our webpage:

https://www.thekaloscenter.org/podcast/colleen-warren

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