The Geno C. Foral Podcast

Can humanity be capable or trustworthy to understand or make claims about morality? If there is no God, would not any moral claim be subject to flawed, selfish, myopic reasoning? If we were left to our own devices, what would stop everyone from raping and pillaging rather than healing and building? This week, I argue for the reality of man's capacity for moral reasoning: from his mind to his nature, he is capable of good.

- Books Mentioned -

C. S. Lewis | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mere Christianity

Fyodor Dostoyevsky | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brothers Karamazov⁠

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When someone challenges your view of the world, are you willing to listen? If you find something you believe in could be false, do you shut it out or look a little closer? In this episode, I explore some of the challenges I have faced when conversing with Christians regarding my doubts about their religion's validity. I walk through some of the intellectual dishonesty I encounter and offer feedback on how Christians could handle criticism better.

- Books Mentioned -

Bart D. Ehrman | Misquoting Jesus

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Are all cultures equal? Do some philosophies increase the likelihood of well-being? In this episode, I posit that Western societies are the best in their ability to produce human flourishing.

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After listening to Tom Ball's rendition of The Sound of Silence, I found myself aware of and haunted by the fact that I was terrified of silence. This week, I go through an essay I wrote as I challenged myself to face silence in my private life and interpersonal relationships.

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Song: The Sound of Silence

Artist: Simon & Garfunkel | Performed by Tom Ball on AGT: All-Stars

Album: AGT: All-Stars 2023

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Should one apologize for something they did not choose? Should someone be forced to stand for a cause? In this episode, I discuss my experiences with conversations about race, counter arguments of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ibram X. Kendi, and share my thoughts on our current political climate.

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Over the last few years, my relationship with sleep has been shaky, at best. In this episode, I somewhat humorously illustrate what that journey has been like. I end with a note of advice: I wouldn't recommend trying out insomnia.

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Over the last few years, I have noticed my inadequacy to pay attention to others when conversing. In this episode, I discuss an essay on my journey of learning to listen and reciprocate with others and the vulnerability it brings.

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In this episode, I read through a poem written shortly after my suicide attempt. This was one of the darkest moments of my life, and I found solace in illustrating my sorrows with poetry.