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Deciding to Ask Bigger Questions: Spencer Klavan on Science, Faith & Building a Meaningful Business // REPLAY

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 What’s the real point of your business — and your life?In this mind-opening conversation, scholar and cultural commentator Spencer Klavan joins host Sanger Smith to explore one of the most overlooked foundations in entrepreneurship: God.Spencer, associate editor of the Claremont Review of Books and host of Young Heretics, draws from ancient philosophy, Western civilization, and his own theological lens to examine what happens when faith, science, and leadership intersect.Whether you’re leading a company, raising a family, or just trying to figure out why the world feels so off lately — this conversation pulls back the curtain on the real questions we’re all wrestling with.This episode isn’t just philosophical — it’s deeply practical. It's a wake-up call for any leader building something on shaky ground.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is there more to this than money, metrics, and growth?” — this is the episode to press play on.KEY TOPICSWhy you can’t separate science from theology — and why that matters for leaders todayHow the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution were asking the same question: “What is truth?”Why the collapse of secularism is fueling a spiritual hunger in business, culture, and everyday lifeThe rise of AI, the myth of human replacement, and the eternal longing tech can’t fillWhat Russell Brand, Ion Hirsi Ali, and modern seekers reveal about the return to faithThe role of humility in leadership — and how to be the mentor people run to at 2AMWhy the telos (final cause) of your company may be the most important question you’re not askingCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction 01:20 The Role of Theology in Business03:31 Scientific Revolution and Religion07:21 Philosophy and Science Intertwined17:02 Modern Atheism and Its Decline21:02 Spirituality in Business Leadership30:01 Defining True Christianity32:09 Debating the Apostle Creed33:02 Historical Context of Christian Creeds34:39 Modern Converts and Cultural Christianity36:37 Stages of Faith Development38:56 Challenges in Faith and Personal Responsibility47:21 The Role of Technology in Faith53:00 Final Thoughts and Leadership InsightsCONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/decidedlypodcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcast Shawn’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/shawn_d_smith Sanger’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAILJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode ata time!CONNECT WITH SPENCER KLAVANInstagram: @sklavan Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/SpencerAKlavan/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-klavan-0a963631/⁠ ⁠How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises⁠ ⁠Light of the Mind, Light of the World: How New Science is Illuminating Ancient Truths About God⁠ The New Jerusalem Substack: ⁠https://thenewjerusalem.substack.com/⁠ Rejoice Evermore Substack: ⁠https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com/⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-heretics/id1513602173⁠ Spencer Klavan is a scholar, associate editor of the Claremont Review of Books, and host of the Young Heretics podcast. A graduate of Yale, he earned his doctorate in ancient Greek literature from Oxford University. Spencer’s deep understanding of the roots of Western civilization makes him a trustworthy guide for navigating our evolving culture, and what we can do to help. His analysis: The situation is dire. But every crisis we face today we have faced—and surmounted—before.

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