Episodes 8
Avg. Duration 9m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
40%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Step into a modern Lyceum inspired by the spirit of ancient forums where ideas flourished and meaningful dialogue shaped the world. Here, we rekindle the art of profound conversation and revive the raw materials of wisdom, connecting ideas across disciplines to spark new perspectives on timeless and contemporary questions ranging from existential concerns and free will to quantum mechanics and the connections between mathematics and faith. Here is a space to challenge assumptions, bridge divides and rediscover the wonders of asking ”What if?” 

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Recent Episodes

Evolution and Christianity

Mar 06, 2026 11m

The theory of evolution is often used as an engine for atheism and the supposed conflict between science and religion. But to what extent is this justified? Can evolution and Christianity be…

My Journey from Mathematics to God

Mar 06, 2026 10m

Based on an article I wrote for ISCAST, I discuss why studying mathematics made me curious about God.  Check out these sources for more information:…

Pascal's Wager and its Misrepresentations

Feb 18, 2026 9m

This episode discusses a frequently misrepresented argument in the philosophy of religion: Pascal's Wager. Here, we consider the argument in the context of Pascal's broader work, the Pensées.

Stephen Hawking and the Ultimate Free Lunch

Feb 09, 2026 10m

Can science fully explain the origins of the universe and the origins of time? In this episode, we dive into Stephen Hawking's thoughts, taken from his final book Brief Answers to the Big…

Fine Tuning: A Universe Balanced on a Razor's Edge

Oct 14, 2025 7m

From the largest scales of galaxies and cosmic expansion, down to atoms and subatomic particles, the structure of our universe is governed by a set of fundamental constants that exist in an extremely…

Is Theism neccesary for Science?

Sep 04, 2025 11m

How far does Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem extend? Can it provide information about the origins of the universe or the existence of God? Check out these sources for more information:…

Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem

Aug 27, 2025 9m

There is a tension between what can be proved and what resists proof. Here, we explain Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem and its consequences.  Check out these sources for more information:…

Part 2: Mathematics, Logos and the Mind of God

Jul 20, 2025 11m

Following on from the previous episode, we examine the mathematical truths that underpin the structure of reality and how different worldviews explain this 'unreasonable effectiveness of…

Part 1: Mathematics, Logos and the Mind of God

Jul 09, 2025 7m

Was mathematics discovered or invented? We begin with this well-known question and see where it takes us.  Check out these sources for more information:…

On Salvation: Christianity and Scientific Humanism

Jun 12, 2025 9m

If science is a map, then faith is the compass. We need both to navigate life's journey.  Check out these sources for more information:…

Free Will and Quantum Mechanics

Mar 05, 2025 7m

Are we the authors of our fate, or merely characters in a cosmic drama written by the laws of physics? In this episode, we explore whether the indeterminacy in quantum mechanics may explain or lend…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does In the Lyceum have?

In the Lyceum has published 8 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Education, Religion & Spirituality.

Is In the Lyceum still active?

In the Lyceum is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 9m.

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