Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Jonathan Pennington the author of Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life. Dr. Pennington is currently Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (in St. Mary’s College), where he wrote a thesis entitled “Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew” under the supervision of Professors Richard Bauckham and Philip Esler.The episode discusses: PhilosophyIntellectual HumilityThe BeatitudesChristianity as a Philosophy of LifeEmotions and SufferingThe Spiritual Path and much moreConnect with Dr. Pennington:Homepage: www.jonathanpennington.com/Twitter: twitter.com/DrJTPenningtonInstagram: instagram.com/drjtpennington/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for our email meditations. Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Show Notes

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Jonathan Pennington the author of Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life. Dr. Pennington is currently Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (in St. Mary’s College), where he wrote a thesis entitled “Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew” under the supervision of Professors Richard Bauckham and Philip Esler.
The episode discusses: 
  • Philosophy
  • Intellectual Humility
  • The Beatitudes
  • Christianity as a Philosophy of Life
  • Emotions and Suffering
  • The Spiritual Path and much more
Connect with Dr. Pennington:
Homepage: www.jonathanpennington.com/
Twitter: twitter.com/DrJTPennington
Instagram: instagram.com/drjtpennington/
Follow In Search of Wisdom:
Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdom
Instagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcast
Sign-up for our email meditations. 
Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

What is Perennial Wisdom?

Perennial Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode seeks to uncover universal truths and enduring ideas from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.