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The Firestone Files

Dr. Chris Firestone

The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. 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 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

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00:48:56

Episode 34 | The Military Vocation and Social...

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2026/04/06

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

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01:21:41

Episode 33 | Everyone is Wrong about Immanuel Kant

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2026/03/30

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

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00:45:41

Episode 32 | An Introvert in an Extended Household:...

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2026/03/23

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

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00:39:54

Episode 31 | The Superpowers We Forget We Have

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2026/03/16

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:

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00:45:05

Episode 30 | Virtue and Success

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2026/03/09

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

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00:44:24

Episode 29 | Public School, Running, and the Amtrak:...

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2026/03/02

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

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00:34:19

Episode 28 | The Make Heaven Crowded Tour

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2026/02/23

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

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Episode 27 | Teaching Kids to Think Well

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2026/02/16

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

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01:14:40

Episode 26 | Growing Up the Youngest Firestone

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2026/02/09

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

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00:50:38

Episode 25 | Taking Young People Along for the Journey

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2026/02/02

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

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00:46:23

Episode 24 | Kant and Love

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2026/01/27

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

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00:37:00

Episode 23 | The Firestone Files Fitness Episode

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2026/01/19

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

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00:49:15

Episode 22 | An Interview with Rick Green

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2026/01/12

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

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01:32:48

Episode 21 | AmericaFest 2025: Experiencing the Heart...

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2026/01/05

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

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00:20:29

Episode 20 | Rene Descartes Conclusion

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2025/12/31

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

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00:41:08

Episode 19 | Lessons from Dad: Celebrating Dr....

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2025/12/29

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

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00:24:08

Episode 18 | Descartes Meditations Five and Six:...

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2025/12/22

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

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00:24:47

Episode 17 | The Most Important Sentence in the...

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2025/12/15

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 Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr

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00:24:55

Episode 16 | Descartes Meditations One and Two: I...

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2025/12/08

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 is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and

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00:24:54

Episode 15 | Introduction to Rene Descartes

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2025/12/01

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 Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers

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