Getting Wisdom

Myron and Martin reflect on Samson and temptation, a hike through Trabuco Canyon, the enduring value of wisdom over novelty, and a surprising roadside attraction: the Colorado River Inspection Tour. In today’s readings, Aquinas explores God’s will to permit evil, and Calvin turns to Psalm 19 to show how Scripture completes what creation begins. "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul:...

Myron and Martin reflect on wisdom that comes with age, the resolution to pursue excellence, and a new roadside attraction: the Frederick Douglass House in Washington, D.C. In today’s readings, Calvin urges Scripture as our reliable guide beyond nature, and Aquinas explores the will of God. "How prone the human mind is to lapse into forgetfulness of God, how readily inclined to every kind of error...

Myron and Martin discuss the nature of God’s leading, St. Augustine’s Advent homilies, and Washington, D.C.’s little-known C&O Canal. In today’s reading, Calvin writes on the necessity of Scripture to ground our knowledge of God. "It is impossible for any man to obtain even the minutest portion of right and sound doctrine without being a disciple of Scripture." — Institutes , 1.6.2 02:09 Openi...

Myron and Martin discuss God's leading through trials, civility rules for the dining table, and the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. In today's chapters, Calvin writes on the need for scripture to understand God while Aquinas writes on the relationship of God to life. “All things in Him are the divine life itself.” — Summa Theologica, Prima Pars, Q18 00:35 Opening Reflections: Disce...

In this first episode of Season 2, Myron and Martin reflect on the virtues of peacemaking and curiosity and discuss today's roadside attraction: a seminary in Wisconsin older than the state itself. They continue to study John Calvin and Thomas Aquinas, exploring how God reveals Himself through creation and truth. "Those external accidents, which resemble things other than themselves, are...

In this final episode of Season 1, Myron and Martin discuss old methods of communication and the question of predestination. In our readings for this week, John Calvin critiques the folly of the wise in missing God’s handiwork, while Thomas Aquinas considers the nature of truth itself and its grounding in God. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.&...

In this episode, Myron and Martin reflect on divine providence and the many failings of human perception. John Calvin reminds us how blind we can be to God's glory, while Thomas Aquinas walks us through the nature of divine ideas. "How few of us are there who, in lifting our eyes to the heavens, or looking abroad on the various regions of the earth, ever think of the Creator?" — Institutes (1.5.11...

Myron and Martin discuss the modern church’s therapeutic tendencies in light of Ephesians 3, reflect on the devotional value of worship when we're not in the mood, and explore themes of divine justice and omniscience in Calvin and Aquinas. "God knows contingent things not successively, as they are in their own being, as we do but simultaneously." — Summa Theologica , Prima Pars, Q14 00:42 Opening...

From Rudyard Kipling to General Patton to John Calvin, this episode traces the virtues of fortitude and faith amid modern distractions. "The knowledge of God which we are invited to cultivate is not that which, resting satisfied with empty speculation, only flutters in the brain, but a knowledge which will prove substantial and fruitful wherever it is duly perceived." — Institutes (1.5.9) 00:24 If...

Myron and Martin reflect on New Orleans hotels, history, and street preaching. They have a conversation about Calvin’s view of divine providence—God’s care revealed through timely blessings—and Aquinas’s account of God’s perfect knowledge as the cause and comprehension of all things. "God, in a wondrous manner, often brings sudden and unexpected succour to the miserable when almost on the brink of...

Myron and Martin explore Calvin’s reflections on God's blessings in hardship, examine Aquinas’s teaching on God’s name as “He Who Is,” and introduce the first of Myron’s thirty-one life principles: to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear. "He is the protector, and even the avenger of innocence, by shedding blessings on the good, helping their necessities, soothing and s...

Myron and Martin reflect on customs and civility, then turn to John Calvin and Thomas Aquinas for insights on how creation reveals God's power and how the human intellect is illumined to know Him. "By this light the blessed are made 'deiform'—i.e. like to God, according to the saying: 'When He shall appear we shall be like to Him, and we shall see Him as He is' (1 John 3:2)." — Summa Theologica ,...

Myron and Martin conclude their series on Christian living with a conversation about proclaiming the gospel in today’s cultural landscape. They also reflect on John Calvin’s argument for the soul’s divine origin and Thomas Aquinas’s teaching on the unity of God. "Man bears about with him a stamp of immortality which can never be effaced." — Institutes , 1.5.5 00:48 Opening Reflections: Proclamatio...

Myron and Martin welcome guest Bill Welzien to share stories from nearly four decades of street preaching in the Florida Keys, his marathon swims around Key West, and reflections on gospel witness in an increasingly secular age. 03:13 Swimming in the Florida Keys 20:24 Street preaching in Mallory Square 26:00 Evangelism over time 37:31 Four major worldview questions 44:58 J. Sidlow Baxter 55:40 Cl...

Martin and Myron reflect on cultivating wisdom across life stages, career changes, and asking for advice. They discuss Calvin’s writing on the human body and mind as evidence of God’s design and Aquinas's teachings on the nature of God's eternity. "Can any thing be more detestable than this madness in man, who, finding God a hundred times both in his body and his soul, makes his excellence in this...

Martin and Myron discuss joy as an aspect of Christian living, the church’s role in public life and politics, and the curious unincorporated community of Amboy, CA. They continue their discussion of John Calvin and Thomas Aquinas with reflections on human nature as evidence of God’s design and on God’s immutability. "Certain of the philosophers have not improperly called man a microcosm (miniature...

We explore the battle over children’s books in public schools, the boundaries of free speech and how cultural shifts are eroding civil values. Featuring reflections on Calvin, Aquinas and the pursuit of wisdom. "In attestation of his wondrous wisdom, both the heavens and the earth present us with innumerable proofs." — Institutes , I.5.2 00:27 Opening Reflections: Free speech 11:20 Congress 17:21...

In this final part of our conversation with Dr. Hoby Wedler, we explore objective truth, scripture, and the moral questions that often divide us—including those surrounding homosexuality and alcohol. We reflect on how upbringing and technology shape the way we see the world, and why honest, respectful conversation remains essential in times of rapid change.

Dr. Hoby Wedler, a PhD chemist and entrepreneur, joins us to explore how creativity, technology, and mentorship can reshape limitations into strengths. We discuss accessible innovation, the impact of AI on communication and learning, and the role of sensory design in business. From his work in chemistry and inclusive branding to his reflections on faith and purpose, Dr. Wedler offers insight into...

Dr. Hoby Wedler—chemist, entrepreneur, and accessibility advocate—kicks off a three-part series on turning life’s constraints into innovation. Join us as we dig into the mindsets that fuel wisdom.

In this special episode, Myron Steeves talks with Michael Schutt, author of  Redeeming Law , to explore wisdom, faith, and calling. They discuss how work shapes us, the books that shift perspectives, and why true wisdom requires community. We hope you enjoy this thought-provoking conversation.

In this episode of Getting Wisdom, Martin Isreb and Myron Steeves delve into the profound connections between work, maturity, and the pursuit of God. Drawing from personal stories, philosophical insights, and theological reflections, they explore how early responsibilities—like working on family ranches—build character and wisdom. The episode also examines John Calvin's passionate arguments ab...

This week's episode of Getting Wisdom we dive into the contemporary struggle of the modern evangelical church as it seeks harmony in an increasingly secular world. Revisiting foundational texts from Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion and Aquinas’s Summa Theologica, they explore why metaphors in Scripture are vital, the implications of truth as a self-evident principle, and the cultural...

Exploring the importance of growing up and embracing maturity as part of the pursuit of wisdom. Reflections on the Baby Boomer generation's impact on societal values, contrasting the idealization of youth with the benefits of adulthood. Discussion on the relevance of ancient texts like Homer's "Odyssey," the significance of religious belief in personal contentment, and the pitfalls of contemporary...

Explore the interplay between cultural customs and divine wisdom in this episode of "Getting Wisdom." The discussion centers on the philosophical significance of customs in shaping identity, paired with an analysis of John Calvin's and Thomas Aquinas's theological insights. Delve into how traditions influence personal growth and community cohesion, and how they relate to deeper t...