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| 6/1/26 | Introduction to Dream Interpretation | In episode forty-two, Dr. Firestone introduces the practice of dream interpretation from a philosopher's perspective. He discusses the profound ubiquity of dreams in our lives and the paradoxical lack of attention we give them in modern life.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Turning Point Education Prep Year Commencement Address | In episode forty-one, Dr. Firestone shares his commencement address for the inaugural year of Turning Point Education's Prep Year program. He discusses the origins of the program, the highs and lows of the year, and what he hopes the students got out of it.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Philosophy as De-Mythology | In episode forty, Dr. Firestone discusses Philosophy as de-myth. He summarizes his Philosophy as Myth episode and explores how good philosophy can be done by de-mythologizing and interpreting the stories we tell. He closes by briefly discussing the work that Jordan Peterson has done in this area.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Philosophy as Myth | In episode thirty-nine, Dr. Firestone discusses what may be the earliest practice of philosophy: myth. He summarizes the What is Philosophy series and dives into the work of Joseph Campbell on the hero's journey.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Episode 38 | The Achievements of an Oldest Sibling | In episode thirty-eight, Dr. Firestone interviews his eldest child, Hannah. They discuss growing up as a oldest child, Hannah's early endeavors (such as starting a babysitting business in high school), her time studying at Amherst, and her academic and career work since graduating. Check out her current endeavors by visiting https://www.globalcapitalallocation.com/Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing the week's topic.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Episode 37 | Logic and Ethics: The Foundation of Philosophy | In episode thirty-seven, Dr. Firestone concludes his discussion of the question, "What is philosophy?" He describes "The Tree of Philosophy" and makes the argument that logic and ethics are the two pillars of good philosophy.Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing that week's topic.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.YouTube: @FirestoneFilesSpotify: The Firestone FilesFacebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Episode 36 | Philosophy and Faith | In episode thirty-six, Dr. Firestone continues discussing the question, "What is philosophy?" Using the definition he settled on in last week's episode, he focuses now on how philosophy is done and comes to the culminating question, "Does philosophy require faith?"Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing that week's topic.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.YouTube: @FirestoneFilesSpotify: The Firestone FilesFacebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Episode 35 | What is Philosophy? | In episode thirty-five, Dr. Firestone discusses the question, "What is philosophy?" He explores many definitions posited throughout the ages (starting with the ancient Greeks: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle), dispels a number of misnomers, and finally settles on a singular, definitive definition from Immanuel Kant, a definition that you cannot unhear once you have heard it.Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing that week's topic.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.YouTube: @FirestoneFilesSpotify: The Firestone FilesFacebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Episode 34 | The Military Vocation and Social Dancing: An Unexpected Pathway | In episode thirty-four, Dr. Firestone interviews his eldest son, Matthew. They discuss growing up in a large family, fostering an intellectual family atmosphere, Matthew's discover of a vocation in the military, and his recent turn to country swing dancing.Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing that week's topic.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: @FirestoneFilesSpotify: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Episode 33 | Everyone is Wrong about Immanuel Kant | In episode thirty-thee, Dr. Firestone shares an interview of himself by Parker Settecase of the show Parker's Pensées. They discuss Immanuel Kant, his importance to recent history of Western though, and why Dr. Firestone believes he is terribly misunderstood by the majority of modern thinkers.Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing that week's topic, and visit Parker's Pensées on Spotify!The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: @FirestoneFilesSpotify: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
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| 3/23/26 | Episode 32 | An Introvert in an Extended Household: An Interview with Emma Firestone | In episode thirty-two, Dr. Firestone interviews his middle child and daughter, Emma Firestone. They discus growing up homeschooled, living with other families, childhood mishaps, and her experience as a teacher.Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing that week's topic!The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesYouTube: @FirestoneFilesSpotify: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFilesTikTok: @thefirestonefiles | — | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Episode 31 | The Superpowers We Forget We Have | In episode thirty-one, Dr. Firestone shares an impromptu presentation he gave to his extended family of nieces and nephews. In it, he describes what he calls, "The Four Human Superpowers." Drawing on the work of Immanuel Kant, he discusses these operative powers which we all have but that we take for granted. He then applies Aristotle's idea of the development of virtue through habit, showing the way we can all cultivate these powers within ourselves to live more complete lives.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | Episode 30 | Virtue and Success | In episode thirty, Dr. Firestone discusses virtue as understood by Aristotle. He shares some anecdotes from his own life wherein he succeeded and failed it at, and talks about how you can apply it to your own life.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Episode 29 | Public School, Running, and the Amtrak: Dr. Firestone's Youngest Daughter | In episode twenty-nine, Dr. Firestone interviews Rebekah Firestone, his youngest daughter and second youngest child. They discuss Rebekah's youth, her experience as a Firestone kid, and her plans for the future.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Episode 28 | The Make Heaven Crowded Tour | In episode twenty-eight, Dr. Firestone takes you along on his trip to the Turning Point Faith Make Heaven Crowded event in Murfreesboro, TN. He meets attendees, gets a feel for the tour, and brings his own memory of the church in American to bear in analyzing the event from a philosopher's perspective.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Episode 27 | Teaching Kids to Think Well | In episode twenty-seven, Dr. Firestone shares a talk he gave the Turning Point Education Educators Summit several years ago. He discusses teaching kids to think like philosophers, drawing on the likes of Socrates, Descartes, and Kant, and using his practical experience cultivating a culture of deep thought with his own kids.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Episode 26 | Growing Up the Youngest Firestone | In episode twenty-six, Dr. Firestone interviews Andrew Firestone, his youngest child and second son. They discuss family dynamics, formative experiences, and what it means to be a Firestone.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Episode 25 | Taking Young People Along for the Journey | In episode twenty-five, Dr. Firestone talks about the importance of bringing young people along with you. He discusses the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle as they pertain to educating young people, and talks about why it is important to bring kids alongside you even when they might not be ready to contribute yet.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Episode 24 | Kant and Love | In episode twenty-four, Dr. Firestone shares a paper of his entitled "Rational Religious Love" on the topic of love and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. This presentation was given to the Evangelical Philosophical Society during their annual conference partnered with the Evangelical Theological Society in Boston in November, 2025.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Episode 23 | The Firestone Files Fitness Episode | In episode twenty-three, Dr. Firestone discusses personal fitness with his daughter Rebekah and his son Matthew. He lays out some personal goals for the new year and documents the beginning of the journey.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Episode 22 | An Interview with Rick Green | In episode twenty-two, Dr. Firestone interviews Rick Green, founder and president of Patriot Academy and former Texas State Representative, lawyer, and entrepreneur. They discuss Rick's life and work, as well as parallels between him and Dr. Firestone.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Episode 21 | AmericaFest 2025: Experiencing the Heart of a Movement | In episode twenty-one, get an inside look at Turning Point USA's AmFest 2025. Join Dr. Firestone on his journey as he meets major figures, listens to keynote speakers, and soaks in the atmosphere at the heart of the conservative movement.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | Episode 20 | Rene Descartes Conclusion | Join The Firestone Files this December for Descartes December. Each week Dr. Firestone will release a segment of his lecture series on Rene Descartes for Academia.edu. This week, Dr. Firestone concludes the series with a review of Descartes' meditations.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | Episode 19 | Lessons from Dad: Celebrating Dr. Firestone's 60th Birthday | In episode nineteen, Dr. Firestone’s five children celebrate his 60th birthday with a surprise takeover of the podcast. They discuss Dr. Firestone’s character, his quirks, his influence on each of them, and the lessons they learned from him that they hope to pass on to their own children.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | Episode 18 | Clear and Distinct Perception of the External World: Descartes Meditations Five and Six | Join The Firestone Files this December for Descartes December. Each week Dr. Firestone will release a segment of his lecture series on Rene Descartes for Academia.edu. This week, Dr. Firestone breaks down meditations five and six, wherein Descartes solidifies his confidence in the existence of the God and the external world.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles | — | ||||||
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