January 23, 2025
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO鈥斕交ㄉ缜 has added the听Purposeful Lab听series to FaithandReason.com. Previously produced by the Magis Center,听Purposeful Lab听explores the purpose embedded in the universe and people鈥檚 lives. Host and 探花社区 biology professor Dr. Daniel Kuebler talks with scientists, philosophers, and theologians about important issues that impact an understanding of God, the universe, and life.
The new season is focused on exploring the nature of man and woman. In each episode, Kuebler and a guest expert talk about what it means to be male and female, as well as biological, theological, and philosophical issues surrounding sexuality and gender.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited 探花社区 will continue the听Purposeful Lab听show on their Faith and Reason platform. The show examines cultural issues related to ultimate purpose and meaning in light of the wisdom of the Church and the knowledge gained through the various academic disciplines,鈥 Kuebler said. 鈥淢oving the show to the Faith and Reason platform provides an excellent opportunity to highlight Franciscan鈥檚 world-class faculty and other experts from around the world as they discuss a host of culturally relevant issues. I feel honored to be a part of this new endeavor.鈥
Guests this season include 探花社区 Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Stephen Hildebrand; 探花社区 philosophy professor Dr. Rashad Rehman; 探花社区 theology professor Dr. Deborah Savage; Dr. Abigail Favale, professor of the Practice, Theology, and Literature at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and author of听The Genesis of Gender; Dr. Paul Hruz, professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology, and Diabetes at the Washington University School of Medicine; and Dr. Andrew Sodergren, director of Psychological Services at Ruah Woods Psychological Services.
In addition to听Purposeful Lab,听Faith and Reason features free videos and podcasts on topics such as Church and culture, politics and philosophy, spirituality, and the joy of life in Christ.
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