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Τέλος Terminus (Season 4, Episode 1)

Season 4, Episode 1: Τέλος Terminus

Season 4 of The BetterPears Podcast returns with an initial three episodes on the four causes. The full Season 4 schedule of episodes will be posted later this week, so head over to BetterPears.com and sign up to our email list so that you are the first to see the schedule and know of future episode drops. Please stick around after the episode proper to learn more about BetterPears and how you can support its Fruit for the Human Soul.

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St. Thomas Aquinas on Law with Dr. Kristin Towle – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 6

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Episode 6
Classical Work: St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, I-II, qq. 90–108
Guest: Dr. Kristin Towle

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The Epic of Gilgamesh with Michael Kelleher – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 5

Episode 5 Classical Work: The Epic of GilgameshGuest: Michael Kelleher, author and educator Links: Marcy and Michael Kelleher’s books and dolls can be found at: https://www.marzipantz.com/ You can find Michael’s stories and essays on Medium at:https://medium.com/@kelleher.ms The Confederal Reserve presented by BetterPears is hosted by Dr. Jason Fugikawa who invites each episode’s guest to discussContinue reading “The Epic of Gilgamesh with Michael Kelleher – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 5”

The Theology of the Body with Dr. Irene Alexander – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 4

Episode 4 Classical Work: The Theology of the Body by Pope St. John Paul IIGuest: Dr. Irene Alexander, Associate Professor at the University of Dallas and Founder of Adored For Life. Links: Adored for LifeUniversity of Dallas Faculty Page The Confederal Reserve presented by BetterPears is hosted by Dr. Jason Fugikawa who invites each episode’sContinue reading “The Theology of the Body with Dr. Irene Alexander – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 4”

Update: The Confederal Reserve and BetterPears Leaves

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Announcing The Confederal Reserve presented by BetterPears

The Confederal Reserve presented by BetterPears is hosted by Dr. Jason Fugikawa who invites each episode’s guest to discuss a classical work. Modeling a conversation between friends similar to the kinds of conversations fostered by BetterPears Fellowships, The Confederal Reserve dives into insights and perspectives concerning the Great Ideas that are often overlooked and not engaged in formal studies or individual readings.

Episode 1
Classical Work: The Book of Genesis (Chapters 1-2)
Guest: Dr. Matthew Ramage, Professor of Theology at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas.

Real Estate (Season 2, Episode 6)

This week’s episode on real estate is prefaced by a dedication to my first Latin teacher. I continue to offer my gratitude to you our audience for continuing to listen each week. If you enjoy The BetterPears Podcast, could you please like and subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice? This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com.

New, upcoming BetterPears Greenhouse Fellowships, participatory dramatic readings of Shakespeare’s greatest plays have been added to the website, including a Friday/Saturday fellowship on Romeo and Juliet for spring break. Each fellowship consists of two reading sessions in a domestic setting featuring an experience guide, delicious food, and a Shakespearean masterpiece all for a fixed price. In addition, some of our weekend fellowships are now designated for Coffee, Tea, and fresh Pear service in lieu of our regular refreshments at a reduced cost to fellows. This will better accommodate fellows seeking to dine for the evening, think data night, prior to the fellowship session.

To learn more, watch our introductory video, and register please visit BetterPears.com/Greenhouse.

If you enjoy the BetterPears Podcast somewhere downrange from OKC and would like to host a BetterPears Fellowship in your hometown, please let us know by leaving a comment or emailing me through the contact page of the website.
Finally, the BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. Please consider a monthly contribution for as little as $10 per month or a one-time contribution of whatever you can responsibly afford. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode.

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To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.

Knight Errantry (Season 2, Episode 5)

This week’s episode after a short, mid-winter hiatus is on Knight Errantry. I continue to offer my gratitude for our audience, for continuing to listen each week. If you enjoy The BetterPears Podcast, could you please like and subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice? This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com.

Earlier this month we announced our upcoming BetterPears Greenhouse Fellowships, participatory dramatic readings of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Each fellowship consists of two reading sessions in a domestic setting featuring an experience guide, delicious food, and a Shakespearean masterpiece all for a fixed price. Our first fellowships are being held in the Oklahoma City metro area. To learn more, watch our introductory video, and register at BetterPears.com/Greenhouse.

Finally, the BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. Please consider a monthly contribution for as little as $10 per month or a one-time contribution of whatever you can responsibly afford. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode.

Links:

BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market.

Catch up on past episodes of Season 1 at BetterPears.com/preserves.

Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com.

To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.

To support the BetterPears Podcast for as little as $10 a month, please visit our Community Supported Analysis page: BetterPears.com/CSA