Interviewing My Father - Theology, Economics, Family - Bas van Os - Lucas Vos Podcast #1

Bas van Os is a husband, father, theologian, and has worked a vast number of jobs ranging from public transportation to economic education. Today we discuss his life, his work, and some of his interests.

(0:00)- Introducing Bas van Os – relational economics, theology, and academic background (10:39) Gnosticism – what Gnosticism is and disagreements (18:10) How do we contend with evil? (20:16) Children and family life (28:05) Body (basar) , Soul (nephesh), and Spirit (ruach) (33:45) Alignment, flow state, and material, social, and spiritual goods (36:10) The map is not the territory – how scientific theories and materialism can cause hubris (42:08) How do you find the ‘right’ church? Responsibility in community and beauty in ashes (48:48) Why teenagers leave the church – Scientism, pop culture, and ritual (53:27) Will there ever be a unified church? Working toward an ideal (59:53) Closing remarks – more content to come!

 

Youtube link (including video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xk4PwhL_tg&t=27s

My father and brother on PVK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR5DYC8-D5s&t=0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPZwRTOoAHk&t=0s