The Great Conversation
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
TGC Ep. 39 | Who were the first Ancient People and where is the Origin of the Nile? | Herodotus // Book 2 | ¶ 1 - 62
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the origin of the most ancient people in the cradle of civilization as well as the origin of the Nile river in Herodotus Book 2. &nbs...
TGC Ep. 38 | The Fall Cyrus the Great | Herodotus // Book 1 | ¶ 123 - 216
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the fall of Cyrus the Great after his monumental conquest of Asia. Biography: The Great Books of the Western World Britann...
TGC Ep. 37 | The Birth of Cyrus the Great | Herodotus // Book 1 | ¶ 92 - 122
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the birth of Cyrus the Great and the plot to kill him. His grandfather Astyages had a dream that his daughter would produc...
TGC Ep. 36 | The Wisdom of a Fallen King | Herodotus // Book 1 Part 3
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cresus's kingdom has fallen to Cyrus, but Cresus shows incredible humility and wisdom by sharing with Cresus how to maintain the land...
TGC Ep. 35 | Herodotus // Book 1 Part 2
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Herodotus throws us into many conversations about life, history, culture, and finances.
TGC Ep. 34 | Herodotus // So Much More Than History
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Herodotus throws us into many conversations about life, history, culture, and finances.
TGC Ep. 33 | Love Languages According to Men and Women 💘
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The love languages of men and women are completely different even when discussing the same love language.
TGC Ep. 32 | Tragedy is more than entertainment
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Books took us through the works of tragedy where we find many others punching the bounds of poetry and theater. Many of these authors faced ...
TGC Ep. 31 | A New Year with the Great Books of the Western World
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Great Conversation in 2023! Sorry, we've been MIA. We are back! We are committing to the Great Books this year, and we are committ...
TGC Ep. 30 | A Lesson in Bad Parenting | The Clouds by Aristophanes
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're unpacking The Clouds by Aristophanes where we look at the behavior and interactions between Strepsiades, Phidippides, and Socra...
TGC Ep. 29 | Why Did Socrates Give Up and Die? | Crito by Plato
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing Crito by Plato. Socrates is in prison and Crito comes to him hoping to convince him to jailbreak and exile to a for...
TGC Ep. 28 | Did Socrates Apologize? | Apology by Plato
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing the Apology by Plato. Socrates is brought before the courts upon an accusation that he is corrupting the youth of A...
TGC Ep. 27 | What is the Purpose of Life?
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the foundational purpose of life? In this episode, we discuss what it means to live life on purpose and how to set your foundation to live ful...
TGC Ep. 26 | Did Team Sports Help You Succeed in Life?
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore a conversation around the value and results of team sports. Did team sports equip us with the tools we needed to succeed i...
TGC Ep. 25 | Reorient Your Mind Around Creating
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're discussing the lifestyle of consuming vs creating. Do you believe consuming is all evil? Do you believe we can all be creators?...
TGC Ep. 24 | Does Desire Actually Lead to Suffering?
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're discussing desire. Does desire lead to happiness or emptiness? Do we need to limit our desires or fulfill our desires? Naval R...
TGC Ep. 23 | Talk Feelings Before It's to Late
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are talking about anger, fear, frustration, and making family a priority. When we stuff our feelings it is hard to understand what...
TGC Ep. 22 | How We Plan to Stay Married
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are unpacking the idea of staying married through a number of ideas, the main being a life project that you pursue with your spous...
TGC Ep. 21 | Plan to Remember Your Life
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode, we are talking about memory and its crucial role in helping us become the type of people that focus on building a life we love to wak...
TGC Ep. 20 | What Are You Willing to Live For
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are exploring the tragedy found in the poets of The Great Gooks of the Western World. Aeschylus and Sophocles take us on a journey...
TGC Ep. 19 | You Have More to Offer Than You Realize
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are unpacking the beautiful reality that you have more skills, experience, perspective, and knowledge than you realize. When you c...
TGC Ep. 18 | Self Control Isn’t Enough to Change Your Life
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Great Conversation, we are debating the power of belief and self-discipline. Which mindset is the more powerful catalyst to get...
TGC Ep. 17 | What You Do Today Matters
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"People overestimate what they can do in a year, but underestimate what they can do in a decade," said Bill Gates. Annabelle has a unique spin on this...
TGC Ep. 16 | Living a Story You'd Want to Read
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are talking about living life as a story you would want to read rather than getting stuck in experiences of the past. Living a bet...
TGC Ep. 15 | Just Get Started
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get after your dreams? We've always had big dreams and plans, but never quite knew if what we were doing was the right path to accomplish o...
TGC Ep. 14 | Gaining Respect as Adult Children
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're mulling over our journey from being a child in our parent's home to married adult children with children of our own. What were ...
TGC Ep. 13 | Dealing with In-Laws
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're discussing the importance of working through the situations that arise while trying to incorporate in-laws into your own family...
TGC Ep. 12 | What Can a Warrior Learn from a Vagabond?
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the Odyssey comes to a close Odysseus is transformed into a vagabond for his final mission. Conquer the suitors that have made his should a ruckus....
Ep. 11 | Why Did it Take Odysseus So Long to Get Home?
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus' journey in The Oddysee is quite extensive and it makes you wonder, why why did it take Odysseus so long to get home? In this episode, we dis...
TGC Ep. 10 | How to Live a Better Life // The Odessey
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing some amazing life lessons as we kick off the first episode of the Odessey. There are 4 things Telemachos has had to...
TGC Ep. 9 | Is it Worth Reading The Iliad?
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Iliad is a classic work and essential starting point for the Great Books of the Western World. However, many have been claimed by its daunting bat...
TGC Ep. 8 | Who are the gods of the Iliad?
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the gods of the Iliad and what are their characteristics. We are going to talk about each god featured in the Iliad and some of their standout...
TGC Ep. 7 | The Iliad Book 9 // A Turning Point
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Book Nine of the Iliad opens a vast turning point in the rivalry between Achilles and Agamemnon. Book 9 presents the speech of Achilles denying the gi...
TGC Ep. 6 | Are We Pawns in the Hands of the gods?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we kick off the great books we find ourselves in the 10-year reading plan trudging through Homer's Iliad. One theme that continues to stick out to ...
TGC Ep. 5 | The Great Books Are Harder to Read Than We Thought...
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you started to read The Great Books of the Western World I'm sure you quickly realized it is not for the faint of heart. We just got started with t...
TGC Ep. 4 | How to Read the Great Books of the Western World
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you read the Great Books of the Western World? In this short episode, we will cover the most popular reading plans and guides to read through t...
The Great Conversation Ep. 3 | The Disappearing of Liberal Education
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a number of imminent threats currently and historically wielded against the Great Books of the Western World. These threats seek to debunk t...
The Great Conversation Ep. 2 | What is Liberal Education & Why Are We Not Receiving It?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Generations in the West, the Liberal Education Education was taught through the conversation of the Great Books. Why have we shifted away from thi...
The Great Conversation Ep. 1 | What are the Great Books of the Western World?
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the Great Books of the Western World and why should you read them? In our first ever episode of the great conversation, we are going to dive ...