The Firestone Files

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 philoso...

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...

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 philo...

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. Firest...

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 D...

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 three and four, wherein Descartes arrives at what Dr. Firestone describes as arguably "the most important singular sentence in all of Western philosophical tradition." The F...

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 dives into meditations one and two, culminating with Descartes watershed incite so often paraphrased, "Cogito, ergo sum" — I think, therefore I am. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren...

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 introduces Descartes and sets the context for the turn in the Western tradition from metaphysics as first philosophy to epistemology. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by D...

In episode fourteen, Dr. Firestone interviews Pastor Eric Capaci, senior pastor of Gospel Light Church, president of Champion Christian College, and the owner of several businesses. They discuss Pastor Capaci’s life and work as well as their own friendship and professional relationship. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Fireston...

In episode thirteen, Dr. Firestone interviews his brother, Harold "Lee" Firestone, Jr. They discuss escaping the south side of Chicago, Lee's time in the Marines, and the different paths their lives have taken. 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 answe...

In episode twelve, Dr. Firestone explores what to do in life when your circumstances are not livable. He unpacks the idea of "onto-contextology" and divulges stories from his own childhood that demonstrate the power of a change in context. 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...

In episode eleven, Dr. Firestone asks the question, "Why are we thrilled by risk taking?" Ultimately, this question leads him to the philosophy of Søren Kierkegaard. Join Dr. Firestone as he unpacks some of the ideas of found in Kierkegaard regarding the stages of moral human development. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firest...

In episode ten, Dr. Firestone takes you with him to explore the No Kings protest in Fort Worth, TX, to discover what the marchers want. At first what he finds baffles him, but after being chased by a giant chicken, interviewing a unicorn, and meeting an inflatable Donald Trump, Dr. Firestone gets a bit of a better handle on the protesters, what they want, and the political divide in America. The F...

In episode nine, Dr. Firestone concludes his "Life of the..." series with the third and final installment: the life of the body. 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...

In episode eight, Dr. Firestone returns to his regular programming, continuing his "Life of the..." series with part two: the life of the heart. 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 person...

In episode seven, Dr. Firestone takes you along on his journey to and experience at the Charlie Kirk Memorial. Though Charlie's killer wanted to silence his message, his death sparked a movement in America. The memorial service on 21 September, 2025, marked a turning point in the nation and seems to have brought about what Charlie always wanted: revival in America. The Firestone Files: Letters...

In episode six, Dr. Firestone presents a session from his spring, 2025, apologetics class discussing Charlie Kirk and apologetics. This episode includes an interview with Scott Polender, the Director of Turning Point Academy Association. 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 t...

In episode five, Dr. Firestone continues the hiatus from his standard programing to discuss the relationship between Charlie Kirk and Socrates. From the Socratic method to the Sophists who opposed them, the parallels may surprise you. 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 b...

In episode four, Dr. Firestone takes a break from his standard programing to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, the conservative Christian leader who founded Turning Point USA. He discusses the transformative impact Kirk had on culture in the academy and the answer to prayer that he was for Christian intellectuals like Dr. Firestone. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted b...

In episode three, Dr. Firestone discusses the life of the mind and the power of conscious, intentional thought to provide hidden insights and reveal new ways forward. 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 th...

In episode two, Dr. Firestone calls on the philosophy of Plato and takes a look at his own philosophical journey to answer the question, "Why be a philosopher?"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...

In episode one, Dr. Firestone uses pre-Socratic philosophy to introduce some of the Firestones and give context for the conversation that will be The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren. 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 b...