36: Interview with Ben Wood, Quaker Theologian and Philosopher

In this episode, we continue to look at what Seneca has to say to his friend Lucillius about Providence. He says here that excellence cannot be arrived at without struggle and adversity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

In this episode, we introduce and present the central question behind Seneca’s On Providence, the theodicy question. “Why do bad things happen to good people?” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

In this episode, I respond to Steve, a faithful listener from India, and then talk about upcoming episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

In this episode, we take a look at one of Marcus Aurelius master Stoic principles: embracing your lot in life as the ground and path for growth in virtue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

In this episode, I chat with Michael McGill. He’s a fellow Stoic I’ve met on Twitter. He shares with me how he came to learn about and practice Stoicism. He gives excellent advice to both new and mature practitioners. He has an excellent newsletter where you can keep up with his latest thoughts, resources, and insights. Sign up here: http://www.michaeldmcgill.com/newsletter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

In this episode, I read and talk about Meditations 7.57, where Marcus Aurelius reminds us to embrace all our experiences as uniquely suited to us. This is a Stoic master principle for all who seek to live the virtuous life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

In this episode, Ben and I talk (amongst other things) about daily Stoic practice, Quakers and ancient philosophy, the freedom of the will (and grace), Stoics and the irrational and much more besides! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

Marcus Aurelius reminds us to accept our lot in life, to deal justly with the people in our lives, and to closely monitor our thoughts so that we can live according to nature. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

Seneca reminds us that we are rational animals. Virtue is the only good pursuing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message

In this episode I read Meditations 2.2 and make some brief comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecheerfulstoic/message