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The Sunday Stoic

Applying ancient philosophy to modern life.The Sunday Stoic Podcast is a weekly show for those seeking to live a life guided by reason, virtue, and resilience. Each episode explores the timeless wisdom of ancient Stoicism through modern reflections on ancient writings, practical applications, and interviews. Whether you"re new to Stoicism or deeply steeped in its teachings, the show blends clarity, curiosity, and community in a down-to-earth format designed to inspire thoughtful action.

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00:31:19

How to Eat Like a Stoic

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/04/12

Carnivore diet? Vegetarian diet? Vegan Diet? This week Dan and Steve discuss how to eat like a Stoic? Also, check out this recipe for Zeno Stew! https://eatshistory.com/zenos-stoic-lentil-soup-a-taste-of-ancient-greek-philosophy/gan Diet?

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00:26:28

Appropriate Action Under a Tyrant

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/04/05

In this episode, Dan Monks and Sean O'Connor act out a Socratic dialogue, wherein they explore how to behave appropriately when you are in the employ of a tyrant. The dialogue takes place circa 200 CE, but unfortunately, for many this scenario is not a hypothetical in our own time. Dan and Sean touch upon Living According to Nature, human nature, the universal human role, acquired roles, using role models to provide inspiration for appropriate action, and the Premeditatio Malorum spiritual

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00:19:20

Stoic Paradox 6 - That the Wise Man Alone is Rich

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/03/29

Steve and Dan complete their journey through Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes. In this episode they discuss the sixth Stoic Paradox - That the Wise Man Alone is Rich. SundayStoic@Gmail.com

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00:21:01

Stoic Paradox 4 and 5 - That Every Fool is a Madman...

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/03/22

Steve and Dan discuss the fourth and fifth of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes, #4: That Every Fool is a Madman, and #5: That the Wiseman Alone is Free, and That Every Fool is a Slave.

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00:17:44

Stoic Paradox 3 – All Vice is Equal, and all Virtue...

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/03/15

Steve and Dan discuss the third of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - All Vice is Equal, and all Virtue is Equal. The Ancient Stoics held that all Vice / inappropriate actions were equal in value and likewise, all Virtue / appropriate actions were equal in value. Do you agree or disagree?

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00:16:50

Stoic Paradox 2 - Virtue is Sufficient for Happiness

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/03/08

Steve and Dan discuss the second of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - Virtue is Sufficient for Happiness. The Ancient Stoics held that Virtue is all that is necessary for happiness. How and why? After all, aren’t wealth, prestige, and other External things also necessary to have the good life?

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00:18:28

Stoic Paradox 1 - Virtue is the Only Good

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/03/01

In this episode, Steve and Dan discuss the first of Cicero's Stoic Paradoxes - Virtue is the Only Good. To know what to pursue in life, you must first know what is good. What did the Stoics say was the Good? Virtue, and Virtue alone.

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00:17:53

Classic Episode: Stoic Parenting with Brittany Polat

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/02/22

A rebroadcast of an early episode where I had a chance to chat with the brilliant Brittany Polat about Stoicism and parenting. Check out her book Tranquility Parenting here https://www.amazon.com/Tranquility-Pa...Brittany also has a website! https://www.brittanypolat.com/

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00:16:17

Reserve Clause / Cicero's Archer - Pursuing Justice...

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/02/15

Dan explores the Reserve Clause in this episode and how it is a vital technique to pursue the Cardinal Virtue of Justice while mitigating the Passions of Fear and Anger. The Reserve Clause relates to the cultivation of Justice, Temperance, and Courage. The episode explores how the Reserve Clause relates to the Discipline of Action, and the Discipline of Desire and Aversion. Dan also briefly discusses Cicero’s Archer, and how Christianity and Islam make use of the Reserve Clause.

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00:17:25

Tools for a Happy Life: Prudence / Practical Wisdom

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/02/08

Steve and Dan complete their journey through the Cardinal Virtues. This week they discuss Prudence / Practical Wisdom, and the Discipline of Assent

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00:23:57

Tools for a Happy Life: Justice

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/02/01

Steve and Dan continue their journey through the CardinalVirtues. This week they discuss Justice. Humans are inherently social animals, and Justice governs how we appropriately interact with each other.

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00:04:58

Courage Supplemental Episode - Military Service in...

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/01/26

In this supplemental episode, Dan clarifies why he does not think military service in the USA is a prudent life choice in the present moment.

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00:21:54

Tools for a Happy Life: Courage / Fortitude

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/01/25

Steve and Dan continue their journey through the Cardinal Virtues. This week they discuss Courage / Fortitude. Of what use is knowing what the appropriate and Just act would be, if we lack the Courage to do the right thing?

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00:21:59

Tools for a Happy Life: Self Control

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/01/18

Happiness is a byproduct of living virtuously. In this episode, Steve and Dan discuss how to cultivate the cardinal virtue of Temperance.

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00:24:38

Happiness - Living According to Nature - Smooth Flow...

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/01/11

What did Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, have to say about happiness, living according to nature, and achieving a smooth flow of life? Steve and Dan discuss happiness from the perspective of the Stoics

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01:16:40

Verissimus with Donald Robertson

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/01/04

In this rebroadcast, Donald Robertson joins the podcast to discuss his new graphic novel Verissimus. This graphic novel follows the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. We discuss the writing process, the life of Marcus Aurelius and Donald's new project Plato's Academy Center. https://platosacademy.org/

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00:39:36

Stoicism and Christianity with Dr. Kevin Vost

The Sunday Stoic ·

2026/01/01

In this classic episode Dr. Kevin Vost joins the show to discuss the crossroads that connect Stoic philosophy and Christianity.

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00:10:32

Stoic New Year's Resolutions with Ryan

The Sunday Stoic ·

2025/12/31

In this re-released episode, Ryan hosts the show and discusses New Year's Resolutions

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00:08:49

Resolutions

The Sunday Stoic ·

2025/12/31

Its the time of year when we all make, then break New Year's resolutions. What are a few good Stoic resolutions and how can we stick to them? In this classic episode Steve Discusses Stoic themed resolutions. Moral Letters to Lucilius: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_16https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_83https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_120

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14:22

On the shamelessness of others

The Sunday Stoic ·

2025/12/28

What do we do when we encounter the shamelessness of others? What did the Ancient Stoics advise?

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