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Ep. 44: Can Stoicism Save You from Suffering?

Dive deep into the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and its intriguing relationship with Christian teachings. We explore how Stoicism, with proponents like Zeno, Epictetus, Seneca, and the emperor Marcus Aurelius, offers a framework for navigating suffering and finding virtue by focusing on what you can control. But how does this compare to the Christian perspective on hardship, meaning, and the human condition as detailed in books like Ecclesiastes and the words of Jesus Christ? This video unpacks the core tenets of Stoicism, from living according to nature to the bracing realities faced by…

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