Roots of Flourishing

We explore the big picture of our humanity through medical knowledge, philosophical reasoning, and theological insights leading to a better understanding of human flourishing.

Roots of Flourishing is a health podcast hosted by Christopher J. Lisanti, MD, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Christopher J. Lisanti, MD hosts Roots of Flourishing, a health show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  The Good of Play

  Nov 22, 202517 minS2

  <p>We look at the basic good of play.  </p><p>There are three reasons why people play games.  1) to win, 2) for the love of the game, and 3) for the love of the people we play with.  As long as we value the love of the game and the love of the people above the desire to win, we will have a good gaming experience, avoid being a "sore loser" or "prideful victor", and promote our own virtues.  </p><p>Playing games entails valuing something that is unnecessary.  In a way, God's creation is a sort of game where God made...

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  Episode #9

  A Biblical Understanding of Flourishing

  May 15, 202523 minS2

  <p>This episode looks at a Biblical view of flourishing through the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4-5:  "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."</p><p>The understanding of the heart according to Professor Scott Redd "refers to the general cognitive and volitional capacities of the person.”  In other words, our thoughts, emotions, and desires or the psychologic aspect of our humanity.  The challenge is to recognize that our thoughts, emotions, and desires can be self-serving and frequently counte...

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  Episode #8

  Identities Part 5: The Ultimate Identity ... in Christ

  Feb 28, 202525 minS2

  <p>This last of a five-part series on identity analyzes an identity in Christ.  This identity answers the three fundamental questions:  who is my God (spiritual dimension), who is my neighbor (social) and who am I (psychologic dimension).  God is the trinitarian God proclaimed and embodied in Jesus Christ.  Our primary duties and obligations lie in the first two questions through the two greatest commandments … love of God and love of neighbor.  These loving relationships then answer the question of who I am with the answer that I am a child of God and an apprentice or disciple of Jesus.  </p><p>An...

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  Episode #7

  Identities Part 4: Victimhood

  Jan 4, 202531 minS2

  <h1>Critical theory is a way of looking at humanity through power imbalances that may have harmed a person’s human flourishing as currently defined by economic and/or sexual expression.  Critical theory's Achilles heel is that it is unclear about the future institutions and values that the revolution is aiming towards.  Thus, there is a faith in revolution for revolution sake.</h1><p><br/></p><h1>Power imbalances were initially defined as economic ones between bourgeoisie and the proletariat.  Critical race theory built upon these economic disparities through racial lines.  Lastly, power was interpreted not only economically but in any po...

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  Episode #6

  Identities Part 3: Three Identities

  Nov 1, 202431 minS2

  <p>This is the 3rd of a five-part series on identity.  We analyze the identities of a Mandalorian (Star Wars series), a physician, and a member of the profession of arms.  We analyzed all three identities through our 5 questions.  All three identities were or are being challenged.  The first two (Mandalorian and physician) are challenged from within as to what are the core elements or what really defines the identity.  The challenge to the profession of arms is different as other identities rise up against the warrior identity for priority.  </p><p>The Mandalorian resolved the tensions by adhering to a deep...

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