E145: Stoicism, Calm, and the Self-Controlled Life

E145: Stoicism, Calm, and the Self-Controlled Life

April 10, 2026 路 30 min 路 Season 2026 路 Episode 145

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This episode explores the implications of stoicism in self-help culture, questioning the prioritization of calm over connection.

馃敆 Download the free Worldview Discernment Chart that pairs with this series In Part 2 of our series When Self-Help Isn鈥檛 Helping, we鈥檙e looking at a worldview that shapes much of modern self-help culture: stoicism. Stoicism values composure, restraint, and emotional control. On the surface, it sounds wise, and in many ways, it overlaps with biblical ideas like self-control and discipline. But what happens when calm becomes the goal instead of connection? In this episode, we explore the differ...

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