Sacred and Profane Love is a podcast in which philosophers, theologians, and literary critics discuss some of their favorite works of literature, and how these works have shaped their own ideas about love, happiness, and meaning in human life. Host Jennifer A. Frey is the inaugural dean of the Honors College at the University of Tulsa. The podcast is generously supported by The Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America and produced by Catholics for Hire.

Sacred and Profane Love
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Sacred and Profane Love is a podcast in which philosophers, theologians, and literary critics discuss some of their favorite works of literature, and how these works have shaped their own ideas about love, happiness, and meaning in human life. Host Jennifer A. Frey is the inaugural dean of the Honors College at the University of Tulsa. The podcast is generously supported by The Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America and produced by Catholics for Hire.
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Recent Episodes

June 27, 2025
Episode 72: The 'Sacred' and the 'Profane' with Michael Foley
Professor Michael Foley defines and contrasts the concepts of the sacred and the profane in a discussion with the host, offering a deeper understanding of these fundamental ideas in this interview.

June 27, 2025
Episode 73: St. Bonaventure's "Journey of the Mind into God" with Carlos Eire
Carlos Eire explores St. Bonaventure's "Journey of the Mind into God" and its insights on desire in this interview with the host.

June 27, 2025
Episode 74: Boethius's "Consolation of Philosophy" with John Marenbon
John Marenbon, Cambridge Professor, discusses Boethius's "Consolation of Philosophy" with the host, exploring its profound insights into philosophy in this interview.
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