In this episode, we discuss our frequent references to philosophy on our podcast, why that is the case, how philosophy figures in our faith, how our early life experiences have shaped us in that regard, why we consider philosophy as being essential to the way "we do life," why it can be seen as a helpful tool for making sense of reality, and why it is that some people perceive it as irrelevant or dangerous.As always, we appreciate helpful feedback and your help in spreading the news about the podcast. If you are interested in supporting IMR, please check out our fledgling Patreon page. EPISODE MATERIALAnte Jerončič, "Living Worldviews: The Promises and Perils of Worldview Formation"CONNECT WITH USWebsiteFacebookEmail* * * * * NEW TO THE PODCAST? In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations on life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. And as the title of the show points out, we approach these things "in the middle of things," that is, by grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. Concerning "about us," we are friends and verbal sparring partners who also happen to be colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič