Why are We Talking about Rabbits?

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John Heers takes you beyond rhetorical "rabbits" and the shallow approach that the media and most thinkers today take to examine contemporary cultural phenomena. Using theology, history, philosophy and years of travel in Mali, the Republic of Georgia, Haiti, and beyond, Heers offers a refreshing take to how we got to where we are now. While contemplating religion, history and culture, you'll likely end up learning about yourself more than anything else.

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    The Why are We Talking about Rabbits? podcast hosted by John Heers is an absolute gem. This show breathes life into old conundrums with its unique blend of perspectives from the Old World and New World. The conversations on this podcast have helped me cultivate a deeper respect for the myriad ways that humans have been thinking throughout history and today. John definitely has a heart for all people, and it comes through in his conversations on the show.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is John's ability to approach heavy topics lightly. He has a playful attitude towards new ideas, which gives listeners access to a powerful new perspective. In addition, the guests on this podcast bring a wealth of insights. Whether it's Pageau discussing symbolism or the field workers from FTF sharing their experiences, each episode offers something unique and thought-provoking. The discussions on Dostoevsky are particularly engaging, and Uncle Seth adds a contemporary Raskolnikov-like perspective to the mix.

    What sets this podcast apart is the fact that John can have civilized conversations with guests who hold completely different views on certain subjects. For example, his discussions with Uncle Seth showcase how disagreements can be handled respectfully without losing love and respect for each other. This ability to engage in dialogue while maintaining mutual respect is truly gold and serves as an example for creating a better society today.

    However, one drawback of this podcast could be that some episodes may not resonate with everyone. The topics covered can be deep and philosophical, which might not appeal to those seeking more light-hearted or entertainment-focused content. Additionally, at times, the conversation may lean heavily towards religious themes or perspectives, which could narrow down the audience.

    In conclusion, The Why are We Talking about Rabbits? podcast is an intellectually stimulating journey that compares old world thinking with our current new world mindset. John Heers' extensive knowledge of history combined with his playful yet thought-provoking approach makes this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to make sense of the world we live in. With each episode, listeners are challenged and experience a broadening of their worldview. This podcast is a true gem in the sea of podcasts available today.



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    Ilya Sutskever Is Not A Biological Computer...Even If He Wants to Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 14:41


    Find this episode on YouTube: You are not simply a biological computer. No matter what the latest AI super nerd says. This is an emergency pod - listen up! ✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    John Hammond - American Orthodox Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 82:38


    Find this episode on YouTube: John Hammond is the author and director of 'American Orthodox' which explore the roots of Orthodox Christianity here in the U.S. John is a writer, editor, and (relatively) recent convert to Orthodoxy after a long road searching for the truth. Find out more about the film and screenings here: https://americanorthodoxfilm.com/✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    Robert Jackson - Education Needs a Rethink

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 68:19


    Dr. Jackson is a professor of English and is the founding partner for Classical Commons - a hub connecting resources and people together that are interested in classical education. Currently, Dr. Jackson serves as senior fellow for both Flagler College and the Chesterton Schools Network. John and Dr. Jackson take a dive into classical ed and look at the philosophical underpinnings of education as a whole. They also talk about the current education paradigm and maybe what needs to change for the future. Discover Classical Commons here: https://classicalcommons.org/✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    Rod Dreher - Can We Live Without Lying?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 67:22


    Find this episode on YouTube: Rod Dreher is the author of the 'Benedict Option' and 'Live Not By Lies' - both exploring how to live as Christians in this modern world. Discover the four part series Live Not By Lies here: https://www.angel.com/shows/live-not-by-lies and stay to the end of the show for one of the best Light-O-Meter tests in a long time! Visit the Light-O-Meter and change your life today: https://first-things.org/lightometer ✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    A Supra Good Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 64:30


    Find this episode on YouTube: So we did a pod from the restaurant. And there is a lot we need to fix for the next one, but we thank you for your patience as we work out the kinks! Much love from Keipi restaurant and the crew. If you or someone you know should also get a spot at the Supra, hit us up! We would be interested in hearing from you. ✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    A Case for A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 83:26


    Find this episode on YouTube: DJ Melki Prophet (prophet added by John) joins HTL to make a bid for AI. Is AI the evil overlord waiting for its moment to enslave us all? Or is it a tool to be used with wisdom in service to creation? Well, let's find out shall we? Discover more Melki Prophet here: ⁨@fivezy242⁩ or at https://teegla.com/ Sell your stuff! https://first-things.org/ebay-store ✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    Can Anyone Be An Exorcist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 93:49


    Find this episode on YouTube: John sits down with Pastor Mark to talk demons, exorcism, prayer, what is Christianity and more from our very own Keipi restaurant. Before entering into Christianity fully, Pastor Mark was a fraud investigator with more than 30 years experience. And when he heard about demons being cast out he was naturally skeptical, but fast forward to the present and he finds himself doing the same thing. Significant Revelation Ministry: https://significantrevelation.com/ Sell your old stuff and donate the proceeds to FTF! https://first-things.org/ebay-store✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    What's a Boomer Really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 66:29


    Find this episode on YouTube: Discover more Jay @JayDyer You have stuff. Sell it and donate the earnings here: https://first-things.org/ebay-store ...And sleep better at night knowing your Light-o-Meter score: https://first-things.org/lightometer ✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    Pet Mania Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 26:02


    Let's walk our doggy strollers a little further down this path shall we? What was going on in the ancient world with pets? Did we have them? Worship them? Eat them perhaps? And what can it tell us about our pet situation today? ✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    ARC, Kingsnorth, and a small Georgian village

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 22:19


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jzkza56gamUI recently had the chance to attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship's 2025 conference in Europe. After spending a few days watching and observing the goings-on from behind the curtain, I have a few thoughts on all of this.✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    USAID: We Know All About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 37:47


    Find this episode on YouTube: Seeing as First Things Foundation does international aid, not to mention personal experience with other international aid organizations, I thought I might chime in with my two cents. Also, check out Gratitude Travels (gratitude-travels.com) for incredible adventures. And Art of the Tamada has two upcoming events which you can get the details on here: first-things.org/aot ✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    More to Life than Stardom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 79:07


    Find this episode on YouTube: Christian Ray Flores was at one point, the most famous pop star in Russia. But his rise to fame and subsequent search for something more is a story even wilder than the 90's. Discover more of Christian's story at his website including his book: ✒ Substack: ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    We Need to Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 32:25


    Find this episode on YouTube: Yeah. This needs to be said. HQ: https://www.heavythingslightly.com✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    Uncle Seth Hates Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 83:51


    Find this episode on YouTube: Our favorite guest is finally back after months of radio silence. Take a moment and show some support for hltp here:✒ Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    Church History is Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 99:00


    Find this episode on YouTube: Mathew Namee and Richard Rohlin join John to talk history. But weird history, because it turns out the world has ended. Maybe multiple times. And the way we see history today is not how humanity has always seen it. Mathew Namee is the editor for Orthodox History (https://www.orthodoxhistory.org/) and works closely with the Orthodox Studies Institute. Richard Rohlin is an author, podcast, and manger for the Symbolic World website. ✒ Substack: ⓧ https://x.com/johnfromftf

    The Science Behind Orthodox Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 68:28


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPI-yQCZfKoWe welcome back Dr Pete Patitsas, author of the Athos Diet, to talk more about the science behind intermitent fasting, diet, and the broader implications of fasting. Fasting goes beyond the physical and when applied culturally, may have far reaching benefits.Read more on the Athos Diet here: https://www.theathosdiet.com/** Until End of Jan 2025 please consider supporting families in need in Mozambique - find out more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/253snb-sup... **

    Why is your dog in a stroller? Pet mania and the New World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 28:13


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zSipCRWg5uoPets in prams. Cats in specialized plastic comfort domes on wheels. Dogs on ADHD medicine. Today we take a journey into the absurd. To the far reaches of pet ownerdom, where there is no conveyance too fancy, no medication too specialized, no diagnosis left unexplored. Welcome to part 1 of a 3 part series where I tackle the pet mania. Is this unprecedented? What is the history of pet ownership look like? And what does it all mean?

    Sovereign State: Andrew Favorov

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 86:17


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yn3kveaCt-oToday we sit down with Andrew Favorov, who had the luck (good or bad) to be in the path of Rudy Giuliani and the Trump shenanigans surrounding energy and natural gas during the previous election cycle. An Orthodox Christian, Andrew has worked extensively overseas in the energy sector and helps us understand the narrative surrounding Ukraine, politics, and the ideas of sovereignty.

    The Working Songwriter, Beer, and God: Joe Pug

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 57:05


    Find this episode on YouTube: A singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style, Joe Pug has released a string of critically acclaimed albums since 2008. Additionally, Joe is the creator and host of the popular podcast The Working Songwriter. John and Joe explore what it means to be an artist, what Joe notices in the myriad conversations he has on his podcast about working artists, and a little impromptu guitar at the end. Please take a look at one of the best podcasts on the web: https://theworkingsongwriter.com/

    Pavel Shchelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 76:57


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0BisN-lw4ewJohn talks with Pavel Schelin ( @PavelShchelin ) about modernity, the war in Ukraine, and what this means for America and Russia. Pavel is a Russian, Orthodox Christian and political philosopher.✒ Find articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/✈ Tailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/home

    The Miracles of Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 60:24


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/306z2Ezv6MwDr. Pete Patitsas (  @theathosdietdrpete2600  ) is an emergency medicine physician who, after visiting Mount Athos, took to a rigorous study of the monks diets. What he (re)discovered was a diet that allowed for weight loss, lots of energy, and an abundance of health. He would later transform his research into 'The Athos Diet.' Discover more about the Athos Diet here: https://www.theathosdiet.com/✒ Find articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/✈ Tailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/home

    Make America Joyful Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 54:05


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JCaReT9X6BkNino joins us today from Georgia to talk about the history of the Supra, it's significance in Georgian history and it's importance today. Discover Nino's work here: https://www.academia.edu/34293446/LITURGIC_NATURE_OF_THE_GEORGIAN_TRADITIONAL_FEASTS_EXULTATION_AND_FESTIVE_HYMNSWhy is the Supra important here in the US? Find out here: https://supradinnersociety.substack.com/p/the-life-giving-power-of-a-georgian✒ Find articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/✈ Tailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/home

    The End of Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 14:47


    Find this episode on YouTube: It seems Strauss has finally managed to kill baseball. Its logo is ubiquitous. Everywhere and on everyone's heads. And I'm here to talk about it.

    What is Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 29:41


    Find this episode on YouTube: Recently a certain scientific paper out of Nigeria is making (made?) waves in its attempt to disprove same-sex marriage. On the opposite side is the question of religion and state and everything is quite confusing. But at the end of the day...what is marriage? Here comes the Old World with an answer... ✒ Find articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ ✈ Tailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa that supports our work: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/home

    The Road to Hell Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 32:06


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/csAaELRuPy4The fourth and final installment of our exploration on the phrase "the road to hell is paved in good intentions."Find articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Tailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/homeDiscover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at adrian@first-things.org for more information.Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Jonathan Pageau

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 53:02


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1mUdGqSNnm8Jonathan Pageau talks about mediating the Orthodox Christian life and being in a world that is majority non-Christian. How do we navigate this reality and make decisions? That's the discussion today!Don't miss Jonathan Pageau and Jordan Hall in Florida for the Art of the Tamada: https://first-things.org/aotFind articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at adrianperez@first-things.org for more information.Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Jordan Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 65:02


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2lemBCvOFacJordan Hall rejoins the show to talk about our upcoming Art of the Tamada event in Islamorada and dives into what exactly is happening right now in history. The levels of technology, power, and knowledge are unprecedented, but what does that mean for us?Get tickets to the latest Art of the Tamada event feat. Jonathan Pageau and Jordan Hall: https://first-things.org/aotTailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/homeFind articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Knowledge vs Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 26:54


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3H9pIf_fjNAWhat are we building towards? What do the most incredible engineering projects around the world, from ancient times until now, point to? Would and ancient culture understand the Large Hadron Collider? Do we moderns really understand the deeper reality of the Temple of Hara? Let's find out.Get tickets to the latest Art of the Tamada event feat. Jonathan Pageau and Jordan Hall: https://first-things.org/aotFind articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Updates without being annoying on Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Simon Scionka

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 62:56


    After much traveling and all things FTF John returns and welcomes Simon Scionka. Simon has been making films since 1997 at the age of 17. Today he has had over 20 years in documentary film production, having visited 40 countries in the course of telling stories. He has filmed feature documentaries like Poverty Inc (a highly recommended film for anyone who wants a deeper insight into foreign aid) and short films like The Good Society. We welcome him today to talk about his latest film Sacred Alaska and the notion of "becoming a real person." Find more about Simon and his films here: https://vimeo.com/scionka Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information. Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Intentions, Outcomes, and CERN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 31:00


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1epb8MOU59EMaking pilgrimage to CERN, ancient oracles, auguries, and more. John continues his exploration into intentions and how we are aligning ourselves to a good (or God depending!). And you might be surprised to find that the Old World folk and their entrail readings are that far removed from Physics Girl making pilgrimage to the ultimate science experiment.Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Uncle Seth: Light Person Extraordinaire Insults Our Listeners!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 62:18


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8BNf5N4c318Uncle Seth returns...with a vengeance! But please be kind, because we truly do love him.Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    The Road to Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 21:09


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IGUbH5TEUrMThe Road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Is it though? Is this a truism or just a clever quote with a particular amount of omph behind it. Today we start down that road - paved or not - and dive into CERN and physics and all these things were we ask ourselves, why are we doing this again?Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Artistry and Aiming for the Higher Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 51:06


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3t98_ghU2JcStephen Roach of the Makers and Mystics podcast joins the show to talk about artistry, how to be comfortable with the paradox that Christianity calls people towards, and developing the arts as a language to talk about the higher things. Makers and Mystics is a podcast exploring the intersections of faith, culture, and art. It is tied to the wonderful The Breath and the Clay creative arts gathering in Winston Salem, SC.Makers and Mystics: https://www.makersandmystics.com/ The Breath and the Clay: https://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationDiscover community at Keipi Restaurant

    Are Movies Redemptive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 74:24


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3t4deihkPykPerhaps no type of modern media has had the level of impact as movies. But from their inception until now so much has changed. Are movies redemptive? Can modern movies be redeemed? John talks to the Bazed Lit Analyzer to find out.More on Bazed Lit:  @BAZEDLITANALYZERVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Problems with the Modern Notion of Race

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 59:24


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yhChUUGkStQRichard Rohlin of Universal History and Symbolic World fame rejoins John to talk about race. What is the Christian perspective? How did the enlightenment, the theory of evolution, and more change this understanding?Art of the Tamada coming up quick! New ticket options mean you can chose to join us for just a day or two. Details and ticketing: https://first-things.org/aotVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Orphan X & Orphaned Cultures w/ Gregg Hurwitz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 60:14


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RGfvsPHGBlUGregg Hurwitz, New York Times best-selling author of the Orphan X series, joins John to talk about writing, our changing new world view, and the terrifying new tools taking over our lives.Discover more about Gregg here: https://gregghurwitz.net/Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    How Not to be a Communist or a Capitalist...Somehow. Feat Fr. Turbo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 78:45


    Discover more about Fr. Turbo on his podcast The Royal Path: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoyalPathFr Turbo Qualls also contributes to Patristic Faith: https://www.patristicfaith.com/------Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Wrestling the Spirits of the Old & New Worlds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 70:44


    Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iM7T0Fkui3wAbout Sister Anastasia: A member of an Orthodox monastery, she received her MA in Theology from St Vladimir's Seminary. She has long studied ancient praxis and modern addiction in all its varieties, which informs her writing on purification, inner prayer, and the role of the Church in a rapidly changing world. Today she sits down with John to talk about life in the Church and the new world influences all around us.Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years.Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    The Canadian Education Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 79:45


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qTjJyeptXiIDawn Muir is an Orff Specialist teaching K-5 music in Winnipeg, enriched by graduate studies in education at O.I.S.E. (M. Ed) and Cambridge UK (Ph. D), and ongoing studies in Afro-Caribbean dance and drumming, and World Music. Dawn is committed to musical excellence and grounding music in its cultural context. She joins John today to talk the decisions facing educators and institutions in Canada.Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    An Unforgettable Story w/ Vesper Stamper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 59:19


    Find this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2hJrnGLbCUQSupport Heavy Things Lightly and First Things Foundation through Glassybaby: https://tinyurl.com/v6a9j7zsVesper Stamper: https://vesperstamper.com/ On Instagram / Youtube:  @vesperillustration  On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/muj2hbx4Vesper Stamper is a brilliant illustrator and artist telling stories of (in her words) history's rhymes. In addition to her work receiving international acclaim, she also produces her own podcast, Vesperisms, to cultivate a rehumanized world view.Art of The Tamada - find tickets and more at: https://first-things.org/aotVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Is Classical Education Elitist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 58:19


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/szSyVWD5qO8Jason Caros is the headmaster for a Founders Classical Academy in Texas. Founders utilizes a classical approach to education characterized by a traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum and whole-group teaching methodology with an orientation towards truth, beauty, and goodness. Following on the heels of our conversation with Andrew Kern, Jason further expounds on the present and future of classical education.Founders Classical Academy: https://foundersclassical.com/Jason's Website: https://www.headmasterjc.com/------Art of the Tamada is coming up! Check it out: https://first-things.org/aotVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationOur nonprofit restaurant Keipi

    Justin Brierley and Re-Enchantment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 61:06


    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J_cDmp250PkAbout Justin (from his website - link below): Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. Justin is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology and culture. He has also authored a two books: 'Unbelievable?' and 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God'.Learn more about Justin: https://justinbrierley.com/Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    State of the Pod 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 16:01


    Find the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/GwKAlkCZK-sWhat is Heavy Things Lightly? What are the conversations we want to have? Or the ideas we want to explore? Here is what we are doing now and in the future.Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Jordan Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 56:32


    Jordan Hall was for a long time an early tech pioneer, perhaps best known for founding DivX (if you've downloaded or watched any video on the internet you can thank him). However his interests turned towards philosophy and what the future holds for humanity. He founded the Civium Project and Plan B to explore how humanity might become less rivalrous and more win-win. Jordan Hall on Medium: https://medium.com/@UCMzT-mdCqoyEv_-YZVtE7MQ On YouTube:  @JordanGreenhall  Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information. Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation Keipi Restaurant, SC is where you can find us

    Libertarianism Isn't Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 54:25


    Buck Johnson (formerly of the Death To Tyrants Podcast), now host of the Counterflow Podcast, is a musician, firefighter and Orthodox Christian and has always had an interest and drive to go one way while everyone else runs the other direction. He joins John to talk about how he came to be Orthodox and why, if we want to discover truth, we have to look beyond just the material.Counterflow Podcast:  @Counterflow Great Candles Here: https://www.glassybaby.com/Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    True Education is Classical Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 90:55


    Co-Author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America and founder of the CiRCE institute, Andrew Kern joins John today to talk about the history of education, especially in America and maybe where it all went off the rails (hint: it happened before the colonies got their independent streak). They also explore what a return to classical education could look like and what it would mean for future generations. Discover more about classical education and the CiRCE Institute here: https://circeinstitute.org/ Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information. Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    What Is The World - A Christian Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 21:10


    Find this episode on Youtube: We are the world. Did Michael Jackson and crew get it right back in the 80's? WHAT!? Come and find out as we come to understand the world from a Christian perspective. Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information. Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

    Martin Shaw: Wild Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 46:14


    Dr. Martin Shaw is known as a brilliant teacher of mythic imagination. He is an author, storyteller, and artist. He has written several books including Scatterlings and A Branch from the Lightning Tree among others. Find out more about him below.https://drmartinshaw.com/Support the show2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion."Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" takes you beyond rhetorical "rabbits" and the shallow approach that the media and most thinkers today take to examine contemporary cultural phenomena. Using theology, history, philosophy and years of travel in Mali, the Republic of Georgia, Haiti, and beyond, John Heers offers a refreshing take to how we got to where we are now. WAWTAR is all about talking about those heavy things… lightly. Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

    Malcolm Collins: The Population Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 80:49


    Malcolm Collins and his wife Simone are founders of Pronatalist.org - a foundation with a goal to preserve as much of civilization and as many cultures as possible. To do this they provide resources for parents/future parents, advocate for policy changes, and create material and information regarding childcare and education.https://pronatalist.orgSupport the show2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion."Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" takes you beyond rhetorical "rabbits" and the shallow approach that the media and most thinkers today take to examine contemporary cultural phenomena. Using theology, history, philosophy and years of travel in Mali, the Republic of Georgia, Haiti, and beyond, John Heers offers a refreshing take to how we got to where we are now. WAWTAR is all about talking about those heavy things… lightly. Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

    What is the World Pt. 3 - Philosophy Answers! | WAWTAR #163

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 20:39


    Part 3 of 4 in our quest to answer the question: What is the world? We've covered the science take and now we turn to philosophy, before ending with the "religious."  Plato, Heidegger, and the Last Airbender all make a lovely appearance today on the show.Support the show2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion."Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" takes you beyond rhetorical "rabbits" and the shallow approach that the media and most thinkers today take to examine contemporary cultural phenomena. Using theology, history, philosophy and years of travel in Mali, the Republic of Georgia, Haiti, and beyond, John Heers offers a refreshing take to how we got to where we are now. WAWTAR is all about talking about those heavy things… lightly. Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

    Roundtable: Fr. Sil, Neil DeGraide, & Topher Grant - What a True Feast Means | WAWTAR #162

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 58:14


    John hosts a few of the guests that came to our 2023 Art of the Tamada event. What does it mean to really feast? What role does the wine play? And how can we invite communities' to rediscover feasting in a time of reenchantment?Art of the Tamada 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4tFdW_DB8Support the show2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion."Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" takes you beyond rhetorical "rabbits" and the shallow approach that the media and most thinkers today take to examine contemporary cultural phenomena. Using theology, history, philosophy and years of travel in Mali, the Republic of Georgia, Haiti, and beyond, John Heers offers a refreshing take to how we got to where we are now. WAWTAR is all about talking about those heavy things… lightly. Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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