Philosopher Kings is also a podcast! Our show is designed to transform young professionals into people who think, speak, and act with knowledge, wisdom, and virtue—ten to fifteen minutes at a time. It’s perfect for growing during your commute, investing in your internal-self during a workout, or leveling up while running errands. Each episode revives ancient philosophy, myth, and timeless insight to help you lead with clarity, navigate chaos with character, and build a life that actually means something. Listen on your lunch break, on your commute, or while you reset—because the future belongs to the wise.
PHILOSOPHER KINGS.
is the creative work of Mark Shaffer. Mark has been a professional across three contexts over two decades (pastor, professor, professional coach). He loves to see young people win and has dedicated much of his time and life’s work mentoring young professionals to think, speak, and act with knowledge, wisdom, and virtue.