{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Thales","description":"Ideas have consequences. Whether we realize it or not, the history of philosophy influences the way we think today. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces us to Thales and the ancient philosophers. With your donation of any amount, request R.C. Sproul\u2019s book The Consequences of Ideas and his companion teaching series as a special edition DVD collection. You\u2019ll also receive lifetime digital access to the messages and study guide: [  ](https:\/\/gift.renewingyourmind.org\/3812\/bible-study-basics) &amp;nbsp; Meet Today\u2019s Teacher: &amp;nbsp; R.C. Sproul (1939\u20132017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God\u2019s Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew\u2019s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. &amp;nbsp; Meet the Host: &amp;nbsp; Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https:\/\/www.ligonier.org\/podcasts ","author_name":"Renewing Your Mind","author_url":"https:\/\/renewingyourmind.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34896315\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34896315"}