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Meaningful Conversations with Fascinating People. Join Dylan Gous as he explores Philosophy, Creativity, and the work of G.K. Chesterton.

Dylan Gous


    • Sep 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21 EPISODES


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    #19 - The Currency of Creativity is Surprise - Morne Venter | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 85:19


    #18 - Being Suspended, Angst, and Kata Christon - Dr. Gregory Schulz | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 110:39


    In this episode, I speak to Dr. Gregory Schulz, he holds a PhD in Philosophy and creates online content at lutheranphilospher.com. Suspended by his university after writing an article criticizing the school as Woke. We discuss the philosophy of language, wokeism, angst, Christian living, the Kata Christon philosophy, and much more. You can find his work here: lutheranphilosopher.com

    #17 - Chesterton, Tolkien, and Literature - Joseph Pearce | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 35:36


    In this episode, I speak to Joseph Pearce, he is an English-born American writer, and as of 2014 Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, before which he held positions at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, New Hampshire, Ave Maria College in Ypsilanti, Michigan and Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida. He has written biographies of literary figures, often Christian, including William Shakespeare, J. R. R. Tolkien, Oscar Wilde, C. S. Lewis, G. K. Chesterton, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and Hilaire Belloc. His books have been translated into at least nine languages. In this interview we explore the impact that G.K. Chesterton has had on his life and the lives of several literary figures, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. You can find his work here: jpearce.co

    #16 - Why Isn't God's Existence More Obvious? - Mike Willenborg | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 41:51


    In this episode, I speak to Mike Willenborg, he is a Doctoral Student at Baylor University. He specializes in Metaphysics and Epistemology Value Theory. We explore the fascinating argument for the Hiddenness of God.

    Embrace the Process | Dewayne Noel // Pneumamix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 6:44


    Dewayne Noel from Dry Creek Wrangler School on the process of maturity. I found this advice extremely helpful and wanted to make sure that more people here it. In this Pneumamix I mix Noel's advice with calming music to help the listener grasp the ideas.

    On The Incarnation - St. Athanasius (Full Audiobook) - Subscriber Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 155:40


    An exception to the usual podcast - A classic in Christian Theology, and worth a read. Hopefully this audiobook makes it easier to grasp.

    #15 - Why You Need to Read Chesterton - Dale Ahlquist | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 62:32


    In this episode, I speak to Dale Ahlquist, he is the final boss of G.K. Chesterton experts, as well as the co-founder and president of the Society of G.K. Chesterton. Dale is a long time advocate for the thought of G.K. Chesterton and a personal hero. It was an honour to speak with him. BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER TO WATCH NEW CONTENT BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE + OTHER PERKS - CLICK HERE TO JOIN: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdNYuqutc6KlijvEYMsR7Q/join Like my theme music and want High quality, royalty free music that you can actually use in your creative projects? HOOKSOUNDS.COM is the solution. Unlimited high-quality music - use the promo-code "DYLAN10" to get 10% your subscription! Go to Dylangous.com to reach me if you want to collaborate or just send me a message.

    #14 - Fantasy Can Change Us - Dash Rendar (Garnish & Gains) | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 54:07


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    #13 - Ernst Van Zyl (The Conscious Caracal) | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 57:12


    In this episode I am joined by Ernst Van Zyl (The Conscious Caracal) - we discuss two main ideas - what Westerners misunderstand about the Afrikaner phenomenon, as well as state proof solutions to large scale problems.

    #12 - Mary Mary Quite Contrary - 22,000 Live QnA | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 51:05


    In this episode of the podcast, I answer your questions, from the comments and in the live chat!

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    #11 - Fr. John Brown SJ | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 60:05


    In this episode I speak with Fr. John Brown SJ. He is a Jesuit priest and the president of the Jesuit High School of New Orleans.

    #10 Akira the Don | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 76:31


    In this episode I have a conversation with Akira the Don - DJ, Musician, and creator of MeaningWave.

    #9 - David Patrick Harry (Round 2) | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 133:53


    In this episode, I speak with my friend, Patrick. He is the creator of the Church of the Eternal Logos.

    #8 - From Protestant to Atheist to New Age to Catholic (My Conversion Story) | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 103:10


    In this casual live stream, I talk about my conversion and answer questions from the audience.

    #7 - Three Beautiful (and short) Pieces of Christian Poetry | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 46:43


    In this episode, I explore 3 pieces of poetry. C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and George Macdonald are all on the menu.  Here's a link to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more content like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdNYuqutc6KlijvEYMsR7Q

    #6 - James Kourtides | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 102:57


    In this episode, I speak with James Kourtides. On his channel, he explores the intersection of Culture, Philosophy, Religion, and Science.

    #4 - Clayton J. Hester | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 86:57


    In this episode of the Existential Delight Podcast, I speak with Clayton J. Hester. He is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller who explores Creativity and Lateral Thinking.

    #5 - Jonathan Pageau | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 66:34


    In this episode I speak with Jonathan Pageau, he's a well-known thinker and icon carver who explores symbolism and how it informs our worldview. I've been following his work for well over a year now and I am very fortunate that I got the opportunity to speak with him.

    #3 - Paul VanderKlay | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 85:43


    In this episode of the Existential Delight Podcast I speak with Paul VanderKlay. He is a Christian pastor who creates YouTube commentaries covering a variety of topics. He has also been following the Jordan Peterson movement since its early stages. In this episode we talk about the Jordan Peterson movement, the recent resurgence of Christianity's online presence, what it means to say that the Bible is the Word of God, Progressive Christianity, and more. Find Paul VanderKlay's work here: Youtube: www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay Twitter: @paulvanderklay Substack: paulvanderklay.substack.com Blog: paulvanderklay.me Church: Livingstonescrc.org] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE RYKEN MOVEMENT Existential Delight has a new sponsor, and you can support the channel by checking them out! High quality fitness, workout, and comfort clothing, all 20% off when you use the promo code: DELIGHT at checkout on their website: https://rykenmovement.com/ The Ryken Movement: Find Your Reason -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT EXISTENTIAL DELIGHT METAPHYSICAL MERCH ): teespring.com/stores/existential-deli... BANDCAMP -- https://existentialdelight.bandcamp.com/ ONE TIME DONATION VIA PAYPAL (Extra thank you!): paypal.me/existentialdelight Like my stuff? Consider buying me a coffee to support my channel! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WuYyc8bfV Email me your suggestions at halfpastawkward1@gmail.com INTRO MUSIC The intro song is called "Wetness" and it is by my friend: Keynan, check out his awesome work here: https://linktr.ee/keynanrwils

    #2 - David Patrick Harry (The Church of the Eternal Logos) | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 85:42


    In this episode I speak with David Patrick Harry from The Church of Eternal Logos. Patrick is a religious scholar and creator of two YouTube channels: Fractal Youniverse and The Church of the Eternal Logos. In this conversation (which I really enjoyed) we cover a wide range of topics with a general focus on our journeys from new age thought to Christianity.

    #1 - Owen Cyclops | Existential Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 66:11


    This is the first interview on my channel and I speak to Owen Cyclops, an illustrator who creates beautiful Christian art featuring deep symbolic undertones. In this conversation we explore a variety of topics which relate to Christianity, Esoterica, the occult, and art. I HIGHLY recommend you check out Owen's art. These links will take you where you need to go: TWITTER: @owenbroadcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/owenbroadcast/ (@owenbroadcast) OWEN'S WEBSITE: http://owencyclops.com/ OWEN'S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nNDOWr_9lVJyHwRuVeMZw WAYS TO SUPPORT EXISTENTIAL DELIGHT - https://existentialdelight.bandcamp.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/existentialdelight ONE TIME DONATION VIA PAYPAL (Extra thank you!): paypal.me/existentialdelight Like my stuff? Consider buying me a coffee to support my channel! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WuYyc8bfV email me your suggestions at halfpastawkward1@gmail.com

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