Claim OwnershipThe Sunday Stoic
Subscribed: 5Played: 49
Subscribe
© Steve and Dan
Description
Applying ancient philosophy to modern life.
The Sunday Stoic Podcast is a weekly show for those seeking to live a life guided by reason, virtue, and resilience. Each episode explores the timeless wisdom of ancient Stoicism through modern reflections on ancient writings, practical applications, and interviews. Whether you're new to Stoicism or deeply steeped in its teachings, the show blends clarity, curiosity, and community in a down-to-earth format designed to inspire thoughtful action.
41 Episodes
Reverse
Steve and Dan discuss the second of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - Virtue is Sufficient for Happiness. The Ancient Stoics held that Virtue is all that is necessary for happiness. How and why? After all, aren’t wealth, prestige, and other External things also necessary to have the good life?
In this episode, Steve and Dan discuss the first of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - Virtue is the Only Good. To know what to pursue in life, you must first know what is good. What did the Stoics say was the Good? Virtue, and Virtue alone.
A rebroadcast of an early episode where I had a chance to chat with the brilliant Brittany Polat about Stoicism and parenting. Check out her book Tranquility Parenting here https://www.amazon.com/Tranquility-Pa...Brittany also has a website! https://www.brittanypolat.com/
Dan explores the Reserve Clause in this episode and how it is a vital technique to pursue the Cardinal Virtue of Justice while mitigating the Passions of Anger and Fear. The Reserve Clause relates to the cultivation of Justice, Temperance, and Courage. The episode explores how the Reserve Clause relates to the Discipline of Action, and the Discipline of Desire and Aversion. Dan also briefly discusses Cicero’s Archer, and how Christianity and Islam make use of the Reserve Clause.
Steve and Dan complete their journey through the Cardinal Virtues. This week they discuss Prudence / Practical Wisdom, and the Discipline of Assent
Steve and Dan continue their journey through the CardinalVirtues. This week they discuss Justice. Humans are inherently social animals, and Justice governs how we appropriately interact with each other.
In this supplemental episode, Dan clarifies why he does not think military service in the USA is a prudent life choice in the present moment.
Steve and Dan continue their journey through the Cardinal Virtues. This week they discuss Courage / Fortitude. Of what use is knowing what the appropriate and Just act would be, if we lack the Courage to do the right thing?
Happiness is a byproduct of living virtuously. In this episode, Steve and Dan discuss how to cultivate the cardinal virtue of Temperance.
What did Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, have to say about happiness, living according to nature, and achieving a smooth flow of life? Steve and Dan discuss happiness from the perspective of the Stoics
In this rebroadcast, Donald Robertson joins the podcast to discuss his new graphic novel Verissimus. This graphic novel follows the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. We discuss the writing process, the life of Marcus Aurelius and Donald's new project Plato's Academy Center. https://platosacademy.org/
In this classic episode Dr. Kevin Vost joins the show to discuss the crossroads that connect Stoic philosophy and Christianity.
In this re-released episode, Ryan hosts the show and discusses New Year's Resolutions
Its the time of year when we all make, then break New Year's resolutions. What are a few good Stoic resolutions and how can we stick to them? In this classic episode Steve Discusses Stoic themed resolutions. Moral Letters to Lucilius: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_16https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_83https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_120
What do we do when we encounter the shamelessness of others? What did the Ancient Stoics advise?
Shame tends to be looked on as a negative emotion in our society, but can it sometimes be useful? This week Dan and Steve explore the Stoic view of Shame and guilt.
Unlike the Epicureans, Stoics are called to be part of the whole. All is one, we are part of the body of the Cosmos, let's make sure we are a good part!
How would a Stoic handle being wronged by others? This episode explores how Stoics respond when wronged—transforming insults and injustice into exercises in virtue.
Steve reflects on Thanksgiving, family, history, and the importance of the present moment.
This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, Dan discusses themes of gratitude found in Stoicism.
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States