Christendom College President George A. Harne, Ph.D., has released a new episode of the Christendom Conversations podcast, featuring a thoughtful discussion with popular speaker, writer, and professor Dr. John Cuddeback. Together, they delve into the importance of the family in the modern world, the foundations of lasting friendship, and the pursuit of the good life.
Dr. Cuddeback has taught at Christendom for nearly 30 years and is a frequent speaker at conferences nationwide. His writings have appeared in numerous academic journals and books, including his popular work, True Friendship. He writes for his website, LifeCraft, weekly, bringing ancient wisdom to modern readers, in addition to offering free courses and summer retreat opportunities. Cuddeback is also the host of “The Intentional Household,” a podcast that invites listeners to consider a radical renewal of homelife, focusing on such topics as crafting personal relationships, planting, prayer, and more.
In this engaging conversation with Dr. Harne, Dr. Cuddeback explores how ancient and medieval wisdom can illuminate the path to a flourishing family life. He reflects on the roles of ethics, friendship, and family in pursuing the good life, emphasizing the father’s responsibility in fostering order, the importance of leisure in cultivating learning, and the beauty of natural, meaningful family conversations. Core virtues such as mentorship, gratitude, and docility emerge as essential to personal growth and a well-ordered household, resulting in an impactful and much-needed discussion for today’s world.
This marks the fourth episode of Christendom Conversations, following April’s episode with acclaimed speaker, educator, and professor Dr. Jon Kirwan. That episode explored the current crisis in education and offered solutions to ensure a strong future for Catholic learning.
Christendom Conversations, the latest addition to Christendom College’s growing podcast network, offers listeners and viewers the opportunity to engage with the wisdom of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Through thought-provoking discussions and in-depth interviews with Catholic intellectual leaders, the podcast explores profound ideas and addresses timeless questions, with new episodes released monthly.