Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Taylor

Text us your questions!We continue our conversation with pastor and author Matt Erickson of Eastbrook Church in Milwaukee. The job of many pastors feels like that of a CEO, with a focus on leadership strategy and the "three Bs": buildings, budgets, and butts in seats. This conversation offers a slower, deeper, and more hopeful way to think about church health, discipleship, and long-term spiritual formation.We dig into the sequoia metaphor: doing work you may never see mature, trusting God with fruit you can't control, and learning to “know the soil” of a local congregation. That leads into the daily practices that make this possible, from deep roots in a pastor's own life with God to the courage to let certain ministries die and become compost for what comes next. Then we take a hard turn into prayer, including Simone Weil's claim that “unmixed attention is prayer,” and why contemplative attention can be a distinctly Christian practice rather than mere mindfulness.From there, Matt helps us frame pastoral work inside Charles Taylor's “secular age,” where belief is an option and we all live under cross-pressure from competing ideas and value sets within a larger secular frame. We talk about the constant temptation to become a religious salesperson in a spiritual marketplace and why “bearing witness” could be a better model. We also wrestle with orthodoxy, the role of the creeds as family story, and the difference between right belief and lived faithfulness. Finally, we go straight at the question many pastors dread: how to pastor through Trumpism, political idolatry, and public Christian compromises, with the Black church and voices like Howard Thurman and Bonhoeffer shaping the horizon.Catch Part 1 of this conversation here.=====Want to support us?The best way is to subscribe to our Patreon. Annual memberships are available for a 10% discount.If you'd rather make a one-time donation, you can contribute through our PayPal.Other important info:Rate & review us on Apple & SpotifyFollow us on social media at @PPWBPodcastWatch & comment on YouTubeEmail us at pastorandphilosopher@gmail.comCheers!

In this episode Miles is joined by Lesley Chamberlain to discuss her newly-published monograph, 'Undoing the Moral Empire: Moral Philosophy in post-War Britain'. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/undoing-the-moral-empire-9781350457751/ After 1945, Britain wanted to be a new country. The authority of state and church were giving way, the Empire was dismantled, and it was no longer clear who was leading whom in matters of morals. Individuals were left to reinvent their ethical lives anew. The lives and works of the philosophers discussed in this book were caught up this sea-change. Bernard Williams, Philippa Foot, Iris Murdoch, Richard Wollheim, Charles Taylor and Alasdair MacIntyre were all characters in search of a moral England, with a particular vision of the good society. From communitarianism to swinging Sixties' individualism, and radical theories of art – which understood questions of ambiguity, error and forgiveness more than the state ever could – this is the story of their sometimes convergent but often discrepant ideas on ethical life in the second half of the twentieth century. Undoing the Moral Empire is a work of biography, social history and the history of ideas that masterfully reconstructs the shifting sentiments of the post-war era, reconfiguring enduringly relevant questions of freedom, virtue, and society. Lesley is an author, literary critics and translator whose work has focused on Rilke, Nietzsche, German philosophy, Conservative Modern Russia, Heidegger, Van Gogh, Lenin, Freud, travel writing, cuisine in Russia and Poland, journalism and fiction – twelve books in all. She's also the author of the forthcoming chapter on Murdoch and Russian Literature in the Oxford Handbook of Iris Murdoch. This new book marks a homecoming for Lesley. You can find out much more about her work at her website: http://lesleychamberlain.co.uk/

Hur lever man ett autentiskt liv? Sociologen Emma Engdahl om egenintresset som moralisk princip. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Först sänd: 2017-11-22.Vem är jag? Var kommer jag ifrån? Vad kan ett bättre liv innebära? Vad bör jag önska och begära? Dessa frågor är nödvändiga att besvara för att vara autentisk, det vill säga sann mot sig själv och sina värderingar. Enligt filosofen Charles Taylor, har vi alla ett unikt sätt att vara människa på. Det är så vi ska leva; inte som en blek kopia av någon annan. Annars går vi miste om innebörden av att vara människa för just oss själva; meningen med vårt liv. Ytterst handlar det om vår förmåga att påverka vår egen, andras och samhällets utveckling från vår personliga förståelsehorisont och sociala position.Mitt svar på vem jag är överensstämmer på ett kusligt sätt med sociologen Luc Boltanski och ekonomen Eve Chiapellos beskrivning av den ”den stora människan” i deras bok ”Den nya kapitalistiska andan”. Jag är aktiv, kreativ och oberoende. Jag är med andra ord en person med egenskaper som är önskvärda i dagens kapitalistiska samhälle, eftersom de går att tjäna pengar på. Som ett barn av min tid har jag också utvecklat vad sociologen Zygmunt Bauman kallar en konsumtionsestetik. Jag har hellre tretton par högklackade skor än 100 000 kronor på banken. Man skulle också kunna säga att jag har övergett värden som förnuft, arbete och framsteg, till fördel för fantasi, skapande och närvaro, vilket sociologen Michel Maffesoli menar är tidstypiskt. När jag läser den skotske upplysningsfilosofen Adam Smiths bok ”Nationernas välstånd”, som fortfarande går att betrakta som det kapitalistiska samhällets bibel, får jag emellertid klart för mig att jag är förhindrad från att förverkliga mig själv. Jag handlar inte egennyttigt på marknaden, det vill säga på ett sätt som ökar min egen och samhällets rikedom. Smith talar i detta sammanhang om något så märkligt som egenintresset som moralisk princip. Denna idé lär vara anledningen till att Margret Thatcher ständigt bar med sig ”Nationernas välstånd” i sin handväska. För Smith var egenintresse inte detsamma som egoism. Han ansåg inte heller att det var det enda motivet bakom människans handlingar. I motsats till vad många tycks tro stod Smith på de utsatta och fattigas sida när han förespråkade en fri ekonomisk marknad, styrd av ensklida individers egenintresse som likt en osynlig hand skulle skapa samhällelig balans. Bland annat noterade han att en euroepisk bonde hade det betydligt bättre ställt än en afrikansk prins, vilket förklarades med hänvisning till den förändrade politiska ekonomin snarare än ett slags immanent europeisk överlägsenhet. Smith menade alltså inte att det ligger i människans natur att handla egennyttigt. Tvärtom motiveras vi spontant av subjektiva intressen och inte av objektiva intressen som privat rikedom och nationellt välstånd. Egentligen är det bara entreprenören som på ett subjektivt plan motiveras till att lägga pengar på hög eller rättare sagt investera dem i företag. Min skofetischism hade alltså fått ge fått ge vika för mina pengars förökning om jag varit mer av en entreprenör och mindre av en estetiskt lagd statligt anställd. Även jag förstår emellertid det problematiska med den ommedelbara lusttillfredställelsen som iögonfallande konsumtion leder till. Jag menar att Smiths tankar om egenintresset som moralisk princip bör ligga till grund för en ny förståelse av demokrati. I praktiken skulle egenintresset kunna lösa de problem vi idag har med att realisera ett samhälle där alla inte enbart är lika inför lagen, utan också har lika goda förmågor att utveckla och förverkliga sig själva. Jag hittar stöd för min tanke i Smiths bok En teori om moraliska känslor som gavs ut 1759, det vill säga sjutton år före utgivningen av Nationernas välstånd. Hans banbrytande idé är att intresset för det egna inte är en individuell, utan en social process. Det är detta som förklarar att egenintresset är ett moraliskt fenomen som med nödvändighet inkluderar andra och samhället. Människan har ingen aning om hon är vacker, god eller rättfärdig i ensamhet. Det finns ingen spegel som talar om vem hon är eller vem hon borde vara. Placeras hon däremot i samhället förses hon genast med den spegel som behövs; andra människors bemötande och uppfatting om henne. De är alltså våra medmänniskor som ursprungligen formar vår självbild. Egentligen uppstår vårt intresse för våra egenheter först när vi inser att andra påverkar oss, precis som vi påverkar dem. Till en början kan detta intresse vara så intensivt att vi fastnar i oss själva eller i föreställningen om hur andra uppfattar oss, med påföljande känslor av stolthet eller skam. Risken är stor att vi förvandlas till slavar under andra människors önskningar och begär. Det är en farlig väg att vandra, inte minst för den moraliska utvecklingen. Ur ett moraliskt perspektiv finns det knappast något beundransvärt i att hoppa för att någon applåderar om man gör det. Moral handlar istället om att sätta sig över människans nyckfulla impulser. Man måste lära sig konsten att bedöma de egna handlingarna utifrån en opartisk åskådares ståndpunkt, det vill säga att dra slutsatser om sig själv och vem man vill vara från en abstrakt samhällelig position eller rättare sagt från ett slags helhetsperspektiv på en själv som människa. Det är också detta som krävs för att handla egennyttigt. Från detta perspektiv är det kapitalistiska samhället behäftat med vissa problem, vilket Smith var väl medveten om trots att han menade att det inte fanns något bättre alternativ för att realisera ett demokratiskt samhälle. Till exempel menade han att den ökande arbetsdelningen som är nödvändig för social och ekonomisk utveckling resulterat i att större delen av vår tid ägnas åt att förfina en försvinnande liten del av våra mänskliga förmågor. Vi mister därmed en möjlighet att se vår fulla potential som människor. Såväl den personliga försåelsehorisonten som medvetenheten om den egna sociala positionen krymper. I ett kapitalistiskt organiserat samhälle måste därför staten träda in som garant för allmänhetens bildning. Endast så kan glappet mellan den enskilda individen som en människa med själ och den enskilda individen som en specialist utan ande överbryggas, menar Smith. Men vi har ett problem till: Idag har arbetsetiken förvandlats till konsumtionsestetik. Vi speglar inte längre varandra i relation till vår profession, utan i relation till våra konsumtionsvanor. En del av oss riskerar att reduceras till de val av varor vi gör på marknaden och det är främst i denna egenskap som samhället engagerar oss. Vi är vad köper. Eller rättare sagt; valet av varor på en aldrig sinande marknad är den enda friheten vi utövar. Vad skulle hända om vi istället vänder oss mot oss själva med hjälp av andra för att skapa en genensam förståelse för vad som är rätt, riktigt och gott? Det är detta Smith föreslår att vi bör göra genom att motiveras av ett intresse för det egna som är förståleseorienterat, snarare än rent ekonomiskt eller instrumentellt. I Smiths mening innebär egenintresset att låta de moraliska känslorna som uppstår i mötet med andra styra våra handlingar på marknaden. Det är så vi kan skapa en bättre och mer demokratisk värld, utan att överge kapitalismen.Emma Engdahl, sociolog Litteratur:Bauman, Zygmunt (2012) Arbete, konsumtion och den nya fattigdomen. Göteborg: DaidalosBoltanski, L., Chiapello E ( 2005) The New Spirit of Capitalism, London-New York, VersoMaffesoli, M (1996) The Time of the Tribes:The Decline of Individualism in Mass Society. London: SageSmith, Adam (17 59/2010))The Theory of Moral Sentiments Penguin ClassicsSmith, Adam (1776/1976) An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Chicago: Chicago University PressTaylor, C. (1991) The Ethics of Authenticity. 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After years of research and eight months of writing, Dr. Charles Taylor has published his new book, “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom.” As a longtime educator and award-winning documentarian, Taylor says that he has dedicated his life's work to “uncovering and honoring the rich tapestry of Black history — its brilliance, resilience, and enduring struggle for justice.”“Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom” takes readers on a journey through Black history, beginning not with slavery, but with Africa's golden age. Throughout the book, Taylor challenges traditional narratives by revealing how Africa's great civilizations were systematically destroyed, leading to the transatlantic slave trade.Taylor, a retired professor from the doctoral program at Edgewood College where he also served as the Dean of the Business School, is also the producer of award-winning documentaries like “Decade of Discontent” and “Leaders of Madison's Black Renaissance.”In 2002, Taylor wrote “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom,” which conveys the jubilation that occurred on June 19, 1865 when African American people in Texas were the last to be freed from the horrors of U.S. slavery.“I gave a talk for a foundation in 2021 and I told people at that time that I was going to revise my earlier version [of the book]. But you know how life gets in the way … I did a couple of documentaries and films … but all along I was still doing the research,” Taylor remembers. “I gave the keynote speech last year for the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation in Washington, DC, and they had Juneteenth chapters from all across the country in attendance, and people were asking me: ‘When are you going to update your first Juneteenth book?' And so I pledged then and there that I would do it. Eight months later, it's finally done.”Taylor says his latest book has incorporated about three or four years of research.“This new book is a complete revision [of the first book]. When I really got into it, I kept wanting to make sure that people were understanding this holiday contextually, so I kept adding background information,” says Taylor, who was the recipient of the prestigious 2023 City-County Humanitarian Award honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. “But then it dawned on me that Juneteenth is actually Black history, and we should never start it with slavery, because that would discount all of the Black history that has occurred in Africa before enslavement. And so I decided to start the book in Africa so people have a clear understanding of why Juneteenth is so important and why we're in the position that we're in today, not only as Black people, but as American society. Why is there so much division? Why is there still anti-Black racism after all this time? This book answers most of those questions.”

Umbruch und Wandel betreffen Staat und Kirche gleichermaßen. Unter diesen Bedingungen ist zu fragen: Welche Bedeutung haben Glaube und Kirche im pluralen und säkularen Staat von heute? Kann der Glaube Positives eintragen, den Wandel mitgestalten? Hier sind zunächst Grundlagen zu klären: Was bedeutet Säkularisierung und was sind ihre Gründe? Ist der Mensch von heute wirklich säkular oder bindet er seine Verehrung einfach nur an Anderes? Und schließlich: Bleibt Religion auch zukünftig kraftvoll? Die Diskussion dazu ist in Philosophie, Theologie und Soziologie in vollem Gange. Am Samstag, den 31. Januar, wird uns die Arbeit über Texte von Charles Taylor, William Cavanaugh oder Hartmut Rosa helfen, einen Zugang zu finden. Und auch Edith Stein trägt hier viel bei – in ihren Texten zum Staat, zu Freiheit und Spiritualität, aber auch biographisch. Referent: Prof. Dr. Tonke Dennebaum (Mainz) Karmeliten in Österreich http://www.karmel.at/ Karmeliten in Wien http://www.wien.karmel.at/ Karmeliten in Linz http://www.wien.karmel.at/ Edith Stein Gesellschaft Österreich http://www.edith-stein-gesellschaft.at/ Support the show

"Se você não cuidar de si mesmo, ninguém fará isso por você". Esse é um dos conselhos mais repetidos na nossa cultura. Ele soa como liberdade, mas ironicamente tem nos levado a uma epidemia de solidão e ansiedade.Neste 7º episódio da série Evangelho Segundo Satanás, o Pr. Filipe Breder desmascara a mentira do isolamento e do individualismo extremo. Com base em Filipenses 2, descobrimos que não fomos criados para ser "átomos" soltos ou ilhas isoladas. A verdadeira cura para a nossa alma não é nos fecharmos no "eu", mas termos a mente de Cristo: Aquele que se esvaziou da Sua glória, assumiu a forma de servo e abriu mão de Si mesmo por amor a nós.Gostou deste episódio? Siga o nosso podcast para acompanhar toda a série!▶️ NAVEGUE PELA MENSAGEM (CAPÍTULOS):00:00:00 - A Mentira do "Pense Mais em Você"00:04:40 - A Música "My Way" (Frank Sinatra)00:11:41 - Charles Taylor e o "Eu Encapsulado"00:14:36 - O Homem Curvado Sobre Si Mesmo00:20:17 - A Epidemia de Solidão na Sociedade00:32:21 - O Esvaziamento de Cristo00:42:51 - O Risco de Amar (C.S. Lewis)▶️ CONECTE-SE COM A IGREJA ESPERANÇA• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esperanca.igreja/

Text us your questions!Randy and Kyle sit down with Milwaukee pastor and author Matt Erickson to explore a different vision of pastoral ministry: not the pastor as CEO, brand manager, or religious expert, but the pastor as gardener. Matt's book, The Pastor as Gardener: A Renewed Vision for Ministry, grows out of real ministry pressure, including moral failures, church decline, the pandemic, and the strain of navigating racial justice and polarization in a multiracial congregation.We dig into why agrarian imagery in Scripture still has bite for modern life, even in an urban church context. The gardener metaphor reframes leadership around cultivation instead of control: planting and watering while admitting we can't manufacture growth. That shift changes what we celebrate, what we fear, and what we measure, especially when the visible “fruit” of ministry looks strong but the hidden “roots” of prayer, integrity, and interior life are neglected.From there, we talk about what shepherding can still mean today, why care for the sick and grieving often gets delegated away, and why pastors need space to evolve without being treated like they've failed. Along the way we touch Gregory of Nyssa, Marilynne Robinson's Gilead, and the pressure for pastors to project certainty in a world where nobody can be an expert at everything.Look for Part 2 of this conversation in a couple weeks.=====Want to support us?The best way is to subscribe to our Patreon. Annual memberships are available for a 10% discount.If you'd rather make a one-time donation, you can contribute through our PayPal.Other important info:Rate & review us on Apple & SpotifyFollow us on social media at @PPWBPodcastWatch & comment on YouTubeEmail us at pastorandphilosopher@gmail.comCheers!

There's a quiet ache most of us carry. Not loud. Not dramatic.But persistent. It shows up in small moments…When someone doesn't text back.When a conversation feels slightly off.When you walk away wondering, “Are we good?” It's subtle—but it's powerful. It's the ache of wanting to be lovedand the fear that the love we have could disappear. The reason is—most of the love we experience in this world feels… conditional.A parent only shows pride when a child achieves (grades, sports, behavior)  Friends who are present when life is fun, but disappear when things get hard. Feeling valued only when you're productive or successful. A spouse or partner withholding emotional closeness after conflict, instead of working through it. “I affirm you… as long as we agree.” “I celebrate you… as long as you don't disrupt things.”No one has to say it out loud. You just feel it. You feel it in your job. You feel it in friendships. You feel it on social media.Unfortunately… sometimes even in church. And slowly, something begins to form in us. A low-grade anxiety. A subtle striving. A quiet voice that says: “If I'm not enough… I might be left.”So we adjust. We perform. We manage perception. We shape-shift depending on the room.  Not because we're fake…but because we're trying to be loved.We live in a culture built on performance and perception and we are formed by this. Likes. Followers. Reviews. Metrics. Yu are constantly being evaluated. And here's what that does to the soul: It teaches you that your worth is earned… and fragile.The sociologist Charles Taylor talks about the “buffered self”—Taylor's point isn't just philosophical—it's deeply human. A person who looks secure on the outside, but underneath is deeply anxious about identity. Because if your identity is built on approval…then your life will be controlled by the fear of losing it. You start reading into everything. “Did they mean that?” “Why did they say it like that?” “Are they pulling away?”And you become emotionally exhausted—because your soul has no anchor.

La localité de Gbartala, dans le centre du pays, a accueilli pendant la guerre un camp militaire servant également de centre de torture. Il était dirigé par Chuckie Taylor, fils de Charles Taylor. Depuis, le camp est désaffecté et les propriétaires du terrain y ont construit une école qu'ils dirigent. Cet établissement accueille de nombreux élèves orphelins, comme un symbole de la renaissance du pays après la terrible guerre civile entre 1989 et 2003. De notre envoyé spécial à Gbartala, Réunis dans la salle de classe, une vingtaine d'élèves entonnent un chant religieux sous la direction de Helen Flemister, fondatrice de cette école pour orphelins et enfants démunis du Liberia : « Ma mère rêvait de diriger une école, un orphelinat et un centre de santé, mais elle a disparu avant de pouvoir faire quoi que ce soit. On a vécu là jusqu'en 1980. On a dû partir aux États-Unis quand Samuel Doe a fait son coup d'État. Pendant la guerre civile, Chuckie Taylor a fait de cet endroit un camp militaire et un centre de torture, pour semer la terreur. Quand je suis finalement rentrée, en 2019, j'étais très triste de voir cet endroit dans cet état, c'était terrible. » L'école, qu'elle a fait construire sur le terrain de sa famille, est juste en face du camp militaire. Il est en ruines, mais sur le fronton, on peut encore lire « Executive Mansion » du nom du quartier général du National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), parti de Charles Taylor établi dans la ville voisine de Gbarnga, avant qu'il ne prenne le pouvoir à Monrovia. Wilson Nornie est un habitant de la localité : « C'était là qu'était établi Chuckie Taylor, c'était son quartier général. Il l'utilisait comme centre d'entraînement pour sa milice de l'''Anti-Terrorist Unit'', tristement célèbre pour les exactions qu'elle a commises. Elle arrêtait des gens arbitrairement. Il y a eu beaucoup de tortures ici. Ce camp a aussi servi à dispenser des formations aux combattants du RUF, pour la guerre qu'ils menaient en Sierra Leone. » « La porte vers la vie » Aujourd'hui, Helen Flemister veut faire de son école un symbole de la renaissance de son pays : « Quand je suis rentrée, les histoires que j'ai entendues, ce qu'il s'est passé pendant la guerre, c'était horrible, ça m'a brisé le cœur. Mais je me suis dit qu'il ne fallait pas laisser la terreur prendre le dessus sur le bien. Donc j'ai fait mon possible pour effacer cette terreur et refaire de cet endroit un lieu pour la vie. C'est pourquoi je l'ai appelé l'école ''Gateway for Life'', la ''Porte vers la Vie''. Mon objectif est d'offrir aux enfants une porte d'entrée vers une vie meilleure, en leur donnant une bonne éducation. » Helen Flemister finance sur ses fonds propres cet établissement. L'école accueille 200 enfants. Leurs familles n'ont pas de frais de scolarité à payer. À lire aussiPlus de vingt ans après la fin de la guerre au Liberia, des procès toujours en attente [1/3] À lire aussiPlus de vingt ans après la fin de la guerre au Liberia, les militants des droits humains sous pression [2/3]

En 2009, la Commission vérité et réconciliation, instaurée après la guerre civile qui a déchiré le Liberia entre 1989 et 2003, avait recommandé l'organisation d'un grand procès pour juger les criminels de guerre. Depuis, peu de choses ont été faites en ce sens. De notre envoyé spécial à Monrovia, Si l'ancien président Charles Taylor a été jugé et condamné par un tribunal international, c'était à La Haye et pour ses crimes commis en Sierra Leone. D'autres chefs de guerre ont été condamnés à l'étranger, mais aucun à Monrovia. Le président Joseph Boakai, arrivé au pouvoir en 2024, avait fait de la justice l'une de ses promesses phares, mais les défenseurs des droits humains attendent toujours, avec impatience, de voir des procès se tenir dans le pays. Dans son bureau de la banlieue de Monrovia, Adama Dempster prépare une réunion de partage d'expérience avec des Éthiopiens en visite au Liberia. Eux aussi se battent pour la justice dans leur pays. À la tête d'une fédération d'organisations de défense des droits humains, Adama Dempster était optimiste quand le président Joseph Boakai a signé en 2024 un executive order pour mettre en place un tribunal sur les crimes de guerre : « J'étais là quand le président Boakai a signé l'executive order, j'étais dans la salle, juste à côté du président. Ça a marqué un tournant dans ce long combat pour la justice, souligne-t-il. Malheureusement, ce processus aurait dû être très rapide mais cela fait déjà deux ans et peu de choses ont avancé. Et la dynamique en faveur de la création de ce tribunal est en train de ralentir. Cela compromet notre quête de justice puisque, pendant ce temps-là, des criminels présumés, des victimes ou des témoins disparaissent. » À lire aussiGuerre civile au Liberia: «Il n'y a pas un groupe ethnique qui a échappé au massacre» Les procès à l'étranger, un « pas vers la justice » L'un des principaux chefs de guerre, Prince Johnson, est mort en 2024, sans jamais avoir été inquiété. Pour l'instant, les défenseurs des droits humains doivent se contenter des procès des criminels de guerre qui se sont réfugiés à l'étranger. Comme Kunti Kamara, l'un des chefs de l'Ulimo, récemment condamné par la justice française au nom de la compétence universelle pour les crimes les plus graves. « C'est très bien qu'il y ait des procès à l'étranger, c'est un pas vers la justice. Ça devrait certes être à la justice libérienne de faire cela, mais tant mieux si d'autres pays le font. Ces gens ont fui le pays, ils ont changé de noms, ils ont menti à leurs pays d'accueil, tant mieux si la justice les rattrape, approuve Peterson Sonyah, qui dirige la plus grande association de victimes de la guerre, la Liberia Massacre and Survivors Association. Martina Johnson, une proche de Charles Taylor, va bientôt être jugée [en Belgique]. Nous applaudissons tous les pays qui poursuivent ces gens, parce que nos gouvernements ont pris trop de retard. » À écouter dans L'Invité d'Afrique midiCrimes des guerres civiles au Liberia: «Si on tarde trop, il n'y aura bientôt plus personne à juger» Mettre fin au « régime de l'impunité » Frances Greaves se félicite aussi de ces procès à l'étranger. Mais pour celle qui fut membre d'un groupe de femmes, Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace, qui a joué un rôle décisif pour mettre fin à la guerre, la justice doit passer par Monrovia : « Ceux qui connaissent l'histoire du Liberia savent que l'impunité fait partie du quotidien. On appelle à la mise en place de ce tribunal pour mettre fin à cette impunité, pour que les gens soient tenus responsables de leurs actions, martèle-t-elle. Et avoir les procès ici au Liberia aurait un deuxième avantage. La population est largement illettrée. Si les procès ont lieu ici, ils pourront être diffusés à la télé ou à la radio, et c'est très important. Si cela ne se concrétise pas, cela enverra un très mauvais signal pour les générations futures. Ce sera encore le régime de l'impunité. » Pour l'instant, la commission chargée de la mise en place du tribunal continue son travail. Les premiers procès sont espérés pour fin 2027.  À écouter dans L'Invité d'Afrique midLes excuses du président libérien au nom de l'État pour la guerre civile «sont bienvenues mais tardives»

Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: .Sermon OutlineThe Nature of IndifferenceThe Danger of PrideThe Face of the ShepherdSermon QuestionsRemember the mine owner who views his workers only as tools to extract wealth? In what ways do we sometimes mistakenly view God as a cosmic tyrant or a slavedriver?Spiritual indifference is often a scrupulously constructed wall built to protect ourselves from God. What "lifestyle features" do you think we use most often to insulate our hearts from God's reach?We all carry a deep ache, yet fear that if we open that ache to God, we might find Him to be a "wolf" waiting to rebuke us. Why is it so hard to trust that God is a Good Shepherd, not a thief waiting to "steal, kill, and destroy”?The sermon says that Jesus is not a tyrant waiting at the top of the tunnel to kick us, but the "corpse at the bottom of the pit" and the "sacrifice that is the ladder" leading us out. How does this specific vision of Christ change your perspective on your own struggles and "failed resolutions"?Resources ConsultedJohn Hemming, The Conquest of the Incas (Harvest, 1970)Augustine, Tractates on the Gospel of John, Tractate 45John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Gospel of John, Homily 59Thomas Aquinas, Commentary on the Gospel of St John, Lectures 1–2David Ford, The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary (Baker Academic, 2021)Matthew Levering, "Augustine and Aquinas on the Good Shepherd: The Value of an Exegetical Tradition," in Michael Dauphinais et al (eds.), Aquinas the Augustinian (CUA, 2007)Charles Taylor, "Buffered and Porous Selves"Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Sam Fornecker ().

Matt and Michael dive deep into the uncomfortable reality that suffering is not just inevitable, but essential for growth. They explore the tension between wanting to avoid pain and the necessity of embracing it to truly live. From Carl Jung's observation that neuroses are alternatives to legitimate suffering, to the humbling realization that wisdom cannot be earned without cost, the conversation winds through marriage, parenting, business, and faith. They grapple with what it means to "correct toward" something, to have a destination even when you know you'll get lost along the way. Matt shares a personal story about apologizing to his teenage daughters for holding onto outdated rules. Michael reflects on 20 years of business mistakes that finally feel like wisdom. Together they ask: Can we trust people who aren't perfect? Can we be good if we're also bad? The episode culminates in a raw reflection on Easter and the resurrection. Not the sanitized version, but the brutal reality of what it means for God to enter human suffering completely. Christ is risen. Everything changes. Cheers y'all

The industrial model of work did something genuinely strange to human beings: it convinced us that what we do and who we are are the same thing. Now that model is ending — quickly — and most people have no framework for what comes next.In this video: how the industrial system created the modern self, Charles Taylor on identity and orientation, why the dominant response to AI and automation is the wrong one, what literature has been saying about this moment for over a hundred years, and what it actually looks like to build an identity that doesn't depend on your function.Hot Literati is built for exactly this moment — for people who want the kind of interior life that holds up when external structures don't. The Academy includes courses on thinking, self-development, and classic literature. $15/month. hotliterati.com#work #psychology #industrial #philosophy #personaldevelopment #careerdevelopment

This is the opening panel for the international symposium "Can beauty save the world?" held at McGill University, Montreal, Oct 24-25, 2025.We begin with introductions from Dan Cere (McGill), Brandon Vaidyanathan (Catholic University of America), Charles Taylor (McGill), and Tara Isabella Burton (Catholic University of America), followed by a panel discussion between Sean Kelly (Harvard), Elaine Scarry (Harvard), and Richard Kearney (Boston College), moderated by Bill Barbieri (Catholic University of America)Sean Kelly reflected that beauty moves us beyond ourselves. It saves us from the flattening of meaningful differences. To encounter beauty is to order one's life around the object of love. When we long for others to share in that recognition, we glimpse beauty's political potential—it calls us into conversation rather than conflict.Elaine Scarry deepened that insight, reminding us that the opposite of beauty is not ugliness, but injury. Beauty and justice both arise from a sense of fairness and the desire to repair harm. Beauty's lasting impact, she noted, is generative—it makes us want to create.Richard Kearney drew on Gerard Manley Hopkins's image of the “pied” world—speckled, varied, alive with difference. Beauty, he said, is not pure symmetry but aftering: it often arrives through suffering and loss, reconciling the universal and the particular.And Charles Taylor reminded us that beauty cannot be defined apart from itself. Its relation to truth is reciprocal, not hierarchical. To understand one, we must hold the other in view. “That,” he said, “is how beauty can save the world.”The symposium was sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation.Learn more at www.canbeautysavetheworld.com and www.beautyatwork.net#beautyatwork #beauty #aesthetics #philosophy #philosophyofbeautySupport the show

n this episode, Marinus, Cory, James, and Gray, finish their series reading and discussing Herman Bavinck's Philosophy of Revelation. This week, they discuss the tenth chapter on “Revelation and the Future.”Read along with us as we walk through the chapters of this significant work.Works mentioned:Herman Bavinck, Philosophy of Revelation: A New Annotated Edition Adapted and Expanded from the 1908 Stone Lectures: Presented at Princeton Theological Seminary, A new annotated edition, ed. Cory Brock and Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, with Princeton Theological Seminary (Hendrickson Publishers, 2018).⁠https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Revelation-Annotated-Herman-Bavinck/dp/1683071360⁠James Eglinton, “Domination and Vulnerability: Herman Bavinck and Posthumanism in the Shadow of Friedrich Nietzsche,” in The Ethics of Generating Posthumans: Philosophical and Theological Reflections on Bringing New Persons into Existence, 1st ed., ed. Calum MacKellar (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2022).Charles Taylor, Sources of the Self: The Making of the Modern Identity, 9. print (Harvard Univ. Pr, 2000).Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology, 1st ed, T&T Clark Explorations in Reformed Theology Series (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024).Ed. Gayle E. Doornbos and N. Gray Sutanto, The Essential Herman Bavinck: A Reader and Commentary, (Baker Academic, 2026). https://bakeracademic.com/products/9781540968487_the-essential-herman-bavinckReach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

Okay, so here's a question that sounds simple until it isn't: why is prayer so hard? Not hard like "I need a better technique" hard — hard like something has gone structurally wrong with the way we even think about it. Wes Ellis, practical theologian, pastor, and author of Abiding in Amen: Prayer in a Secular Age, joins Tripp to diagnose what's actually going on — and it turns out the problem isn't your prayer life, it's the framework you've been handed. In a world shaped by achievement culture, algorithmic distraction, and the modern obsession with controlling outcomes, prayer has been quietly turned into a self-optimization project, something you master, measure, and feel guilty about not doing enough of — and Wes wants to blow that whole thing up. Drawing on Charles Taylor, Hartmut Rosa, Henri Nouwen, and yes, the Big Lebowski, Wes makes the case that prayer is not something you do toward God but something God initiates toward you — and our job is less about clamoring upward and more about learning to abide, to wait, to say amen and actually mean it: let it be so. If the inner room Jesus talked about is being colonized by data extraction and constant evaluation, this conversation is a genuinely counter-cultural act. Come sit in the wasted space for a while. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Dr. Wes Ellis is a practical theologian who actually practices — meaning he doesn't just write about congregational ministry from a distance, he does it, currently serving as a pastor while holding down serious academic theological work at the same time. He's the author of Abiding in Amen: Prayer in a Secular Age and a previous book on youth ministry that develops a theological anthropology beyond the developmental lens . Join us at Theology Beer Camp, October 8-10, in Kansas City!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ONLINE LENT CLASS: Jesus in Galilee w/ John Dominic Crossan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What can we actually know about Jesus of Nazareth? And, what difference does it make? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Lenten class ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠begins where all of Dr. John Dominic Crossan's has work begins: with history. What was actually happening in Galilee in the 20s CE? What did Herod Antipas' transformation of the "Sea of Galilee" into the commercial "Sea of Tiberias" mean for peasant fishing communities? Why did Jesus emerge from John's baptism movement proclaiming God's Rule through parables—and what made that medium so perfectly suited to that message? Only by understanding what Jesus' parables meant then can we wrestle with what they might demand of us now. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The class is donation-based, including 0, so join, get info, and join up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Taylor vokser op i fattigdom i en lille liberisk by, men hans ambitioner rækker langt ud over landets grænser. Han drømmer om USA, om viden og om en dag at vende hjem som manden, der kan ændre Liberias skæbne. Da han mange år senere sidder foran en general med et skæbnesvangert tilbud, bliver drømmen pludselig til virkelighed - men bør han virkelig takke ja til et samarbejde med folk, der har blod på hænderne? Fortæller: Nicholas Durup Thomsen. Manus: Nicholas Durup Thomsen og Tobias Ingemann. Lyddesign: Tobias Ingemann. Soundtrack: Tobias Ingemann. Redaktør: Emil Rothstein-Christensen. DRredaktør: Anders Eriksen Stegger. Produceret for P3 af MonoMono. Kilder: Charles Taylor and Liberia - Ambition and Atrocity in Africa's Lone Star State Af: Collin M. Waugh Human Rights Watch reports 1990 (maj+oktober), 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2004, Children in combat TRC Final Report - https://www.trcofliberia.org/index.html Taylors forsvar: https://www.youtube.com/@charlestaylor1182 Retsdokumenter: https://www.sierra-leone.org/Documents/Decisions/Taylor/1283/SCSL-03-01-T-1283.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com Amnesty: https://www.amnesty.org/fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/afr340092004en.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com + https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/afr340092001en.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com Wikipedia

DPE, airline pilot, C-130 instructor, and VSL Aviation founder Seth Lake drops in from his car outside a North Little Rock hangar to help pilots get ready for the real thing. He previews his enhanced pre-flight safety seminar happening Saturday morning at Thaden Field — think less checklist theater, more popping cowlings and actually looking at stuff — and breaks down the honest threat picture at a busy uncontrolled airport: why flight following isn't optional, why calling traffic "in sight" is a commitment you'd better mean, and why hope is not an arrival strategy.Plus: the case against the emergency descent maneuver, what midlife pilots actually have going for them on check rides, a surprise Miller's Ale House field recording, and the Bentonville roundabout that has claimed at least one dignity so far.Seth's enhanced pre-flight seminar is Saturday at 9AM in the exhibition hall. Register at faasafety.gov for WINGS credit.See you on the ramp.Mentioned on the show:* Nashville Bravo reclassification: https://www.reddit.com/r/nashville/comments/1q6ixd5/bna_to_be_upgraded_to_bravo_airspace/* Erica's Aerosafe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe* Erica's Aerosafe weather briefing checklist: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/aerosafe* Aviation Weather Handbook: https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-28a-aviation-weather-handbook* Charles Taylor master mechanic award: https://www.faasafety.gov/content/mastermechanic/default.aspx* Airline Pilot Guy: https://airlinepilotguy.com/* Bob Hoover's aileron roll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9pvG_ZSnCc* Seth Lake's VSL ACE guide: https://vslaviation.myshopify.com/products/vsl-ace-guide* Seth's WINGS/EAA seminar on STCs at ORK (N Little Rock): https://www.faasafety.gov/spans/event_details.aspx?eid=141995&caller=/spans/events/eventlist.aspx* How to fly an emergency descent: https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/emergency-descent-aerodynamics-how-to-fly-them-safely-high-to-low/* VBT airspace briefig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAJldTQ8LhM* Fayetteville airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fayetteville_Regional_Airport* 2025 DCA crash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Potomac_River_mid-air_collision* Seth on setting up Foreflight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFLxF8uciT8* Crystal Bridges museum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Bridges_Museum_of_American_Art* Pinnacle Hills Promenade: https://www.pinnaclehillspromenade.com/en/* Buffalo National River: https://www.nps.gov/buff/index.htm* Pinch Hitter course for nonpilots: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/pinch-hitter* Seth/Midlife Pilot Enhanced Preflight WINGS course: https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_publicregistration.aspx?eid=141537&type=1* Josh at Free Pilot Training: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreePilotTrainingSupport the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/midlifepilotpodcast

Vissa menar att religionen lever inom poesin. Paul Tenngart finner snarare en jordisk livsmening. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Är det möjligt i vår tid att känna djup samhörighet med universum? Är törsten efter existentiell trygghet hopplöst naiv och daterad, eller finns det en djupare mening som vi utan att ljuga för oss själva kan förankra våra liv vid? Var kan vi i så fall hitta den? Den som ställer sig de här frågorna hamnar förr eller senare hos den kanadensiske filosofen Charles Taylor. Han har ju skrivit så mycket om den moderna världens andlighet – i polemik mot de många tänkare som hävdar att modernitet går hand i hand med religionslöshet. Nej, menar Taylor, religionen har inte försvunnit under 1800- och 1900-talen, utan bara tagit sig nya uttryck. Ett av dessa är poesi. I den maffiga undersökningen Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment undersöker Taylor vilken livsmening den västerländska poesin har erbjudit efter det att 1700-talets rationalistiska upplysningsfilosofi gjorde vår värld avförtrollad. Grundtesen är att alltsedan romantiken har det varit poesins huvuduppdrag att återförtrolla världen. Med symboler, metaforer, rytm och halsbrytande tankesprång visar den lyriska texten vägen bort från logiken och empirin, bort från deduktionen och mätningarna, mot något annat. Något djupare, mer meningsfullt, andligt. Lyckas den då, poesin, där den traditionella västerländska religionen successivt har tappat i trovärdighet och kraft? Nja, menar Taylor, inte riktigt. Allt som oftast tvivlar poeterna, både på sina egna språkliga verktyg och på hur verklighetsförankrad deras aning om något större egentligen är. Men de försöker åtminstone. De vägrar lägga sig platt för rationalismen. Det är svårt att säga något verkligt nytt om de senaste 200 årens västerländska poesi, men den filosofiska örnblicken är välkommen. En litteraturhistoriker fastnar lätt i detaljer och det krävs nog ett utifrånperspektiv för att uppfatta kopplingen mellan poesins återförtrollning och det som sociologen Hartmut Rosa kallar resonans – den levande förbindelse mellan individ och värld som sägs skapa vår känsla av mening. Poesin blir en fråga om samhörighet, upplevelsen av en andlig dimension i tillvaron blir en social erfarenhet. Vi människor vill känna gemenskap – inte bara med våra familjer och vänner utan med människosläktet och alla andra invånare i världen. Men tyvärr stannar Taylors undersökning vid 1980 års Nobelpristagare i litteratur, Czeslaw Milosz. Han hinner inte fråga sig vad vår egen tids litteratur säger om relationen mellan oss och världen? Den frågan är inte minst relevant med tanke på alla de diktverk om människa och natur som frodats i den västerländska litteraturen alltsedan 1990-talet, den så kallade ekopoesin. Nog finns det både tydliga paralleller och distinkta skillnader mellan denna sentida strömning och det författarskap som utgör Charles Taylors paradigmatiska exempel på romantisk återförtrollning – naturpoeten William Wordsworth. En av mina ekopoetiska favoriter är den amerikanske poeten C. K. Williams och hans Pulitzerprisbelönade samling Repair från 1999. Flera av Williams texter gestaltar en intensiv mänsklig längtan efter samhörighet med icke-mänskliga varelser. I en dikt sitter en man fast på ett tåg som har stannat mitt ute i ingenstans. Han tvingas höra på grannens konstanta mobiltelefonpladder och blickar trängtande ut genom tågfönstret. Då får han ögonkontakt med en hare och upplever en kort stund av djupt samförstånd med djurlivet därute på fältet. Men han tvivlar på om haren bryr sig det minsta om hans existens. I en annan dikt hittar en pojke en del av ett djurskelett på trottoaren framför ett museum. Han fascineras av dess märkliga form och funderar över hur den lilla benbiten har hamnat här och vart den ska ta vägen när han släpper den. Kommer den att ta sig ner genom gatustenen förbi tunnelbanenätet och avloppssystemet för att till slut brytas ner och förenas med jorden? Hans mamma blir arg och ryter åt honom att slänga ifrån sig den smutsiga saken. De ska ju in på museet nu och titta på en annan sorts natur – rengjord, sorterad och propert uppställd i glasmontrar. Mannen på tåget och pojken på trottoaren är med om precis det som diktjaget i Wordsworths dikt ”Tintern Abbey” känner: en ögonblicklig upplevelse av återanknytning till världen. Det de söker efter och delvis uppnår är resonans. Sedan C. K. Williams Repair kom ut har något hänt som gjort ekopoesin mer central, ja kanske rentav akut. Kunskapen om den globala uppvärmningens orsaker och konsekvenser ställer människans relation till naturen i en helt ny belysning. I Sverige etablerades det ekopoetiska klimatmotivet med Jonas Grens samling Antropocen från 2016, som bland annat innehåller en fantastisk dikt om en pappa och en son som plockar tranbär i en backe där någon på sjuttiotalet hällde ut en dunk med växtbekämpningsmedlet hormoslyr. Bärplockarna skördar det som mannen sådde en vår för länge sedan. För honom var dumpningen ett ögonblicks verk, men för framtida generationer av människor lever kemikalierna kvar. Och detsamma gäller för hela planeten. Våra liv varar på sin höjd en människoålder, men det vi gör under denna begränsade tidsperiod sätter djupa spår i framtidens naturer. Det är förstås skrämmande. Men det visar också att våra liv är betydelsefulla. Ekopoesin gestaltar den intensiva direktförbindelsen mellan våra kroppar och allting annat på jorden. Och denna sorts resonans behöver inte vara förankrad i den andliga överbyggnad som Charles Taylor är ute efter. Den amerikanske litteraturkritikern George Steiner frågade en gång om stor konst verkligen kan skapas i ett sekulariserat samhälle. Ekopoesin visar hur absurd den frågan egentligen är. Varför skulle gudstron ha monopol på djupare livsmening? Ett bra exempel på sekulär livsmening finns i svenska Eva Ribichs vackra diktsamling Mängd, regn från 2024. Innan Ribich beskriver en drastisk översvämning som går över i en förödande torka har hon ringat in den enskilda människans position på jorden: Platsen min kropp tar. Vattnet som trycks undan och germig rum. Kan inte hålla mig ute. Människokroppen har obönhörligen en plats bland världens fenomen, och det är mycket betydelsefullt vad vi gör med den medan vi befinner oss här. Återförtrollning är kanske fel ord. Den planetära resonans som ekopoesin gestaltar är inte utomvärldslig. Den ekologiska livsmeningen har inte heller behov av något kosmiskt perspektiv. Dess existentiella samhörighet är biologisk och helt och hållet jordisk. Och det räcker ganska långt.

Send a textDownload Ekho: ancientlanguage.com/ekho/Subscribe to New Humanists+ for bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1791279/subscribePop culture. Cancel culture. Judeo-Christian culture. Everyone likes to talk about "culture," but what actually is it? One of the greatest writers of the 20th century, the poet and essayist T.S. Eliot, wrote a short book, Notes Toward the Definition of Culture, attempting to answer exactly that question. Written in the latter days of World War Two, as the Allied nations began to realize that Germany's surrender was imminent and that it was up to them to rebuild European culture, Eliot's Notes Toward the Definition of Culture was part of a broader anxiety among European and American elites about what the postwar world would look like. In Chapter One, Eliot proposes three necessary ingredients for the existence of high culture: the durability of social classes, regionalism, and the balance of unity and diversity in religion. He also gestures towards two possible definitions of culture: first, simply that which makes life living, and secondly, the incarnation of the religion of a people. Jonathan and Ryan discuss Chapter One, as well as related matters, such as California cuisine.Alan Jacobs's The Year of Our Lord 1943: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780190864651T.S. Eliot's Notes Toward the Definition of Culture (in Christianity and Culture): https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780156177351Richard M. Gamble's The Great Tradition: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781935191568C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780060652920Matthew Arnold's Culture and Anarchy: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780199538744H.I. Marrou's A History of Education in Antiquity: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780299088149Ayaan Hirsi Ali's "Why I Am Now a Christian": https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/Charles Taylor's A Secular Age: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780674986916New Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest, gemmologist James Evans discusses the creation of synthetic diamonds.We begin with the trial of the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor. It was claimed that he traded in arms and ammunition in return for so-called blood diamonds.Next we head to Syria where a group of young men in the besieged town of Darayya came together to build a secret library during the civil war. Plus the start of the Second World War in the Pacific when Japanese troops landed in what was then northern Malaya. We hear about a meeting between two of the most prominent figures in history from around the turn of the last century. Florence Nightingale and the Aga Khan, Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah.Our sporting story takes us back to the summer of 1952 when the first Olympics of the Cold War era took place. Czechoslovakian army officer Emil Zatopek achieved a unique feat.And finally, the moment when Spain's fledgling democratic government appeared to be under threat.Contributors: Brenda Hollis - Chief prosecutor at the Charles Taylor trial. Malik Alrifaii - Volunteer who helped run the Syrian library. Dorothy Variyan -Lived under Japanese rule during the occupation of the Malay peninsula. Aga Khan III, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah - BBC archive interview from 1950. Richard Asquith - Emil Zatopek's biographer. Joaquin Almunia - Former Vice President of the European Commission.(Photo: Charles Taylor (rear C) appears in court in 2006. Credit: Rob Keeris/AFP via Getty Images)

In 2008, the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor, faced a courtroom in the Hague accused of war crimes.His trial would last more than three years at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, and involve witness appearances by the supermodel Naomi Campbell and the Hollywood actress Mia Farrow.The 11 charges included rape, murder, violence and the use of child soldiers during the Sierra Leone civil war. It was claimed that Taylor traded in arms and ammunition in return for so-called blood diamonds.Chief prosecutor Brenda Hollis speaks to Jane Wilkinson about the trial which ended when Taylor was jailed for 50 years for aiding and abetting crimes against humanity. It's a story that includes descriptions of violence and sexual assault.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Charles Taylor in court, 2010. Credit: Vincent Jannink/AFP via Getty Images)

Charles Taylor, em sua obra monumental A Secular Age, define a nossa época não pela ausência de religião, mas pela mudança nas condições da fé: Deus deixou de ser uma certeza cósmica para se tornar uma "opção" entre muitas. Vivemos a era do "Eu Blindado" (Buffered Self), onde a busca por autenticidade pessoal substituiu a obediência à verdade revelada.Neste episódio, exploramos como essa mudança sísmica no imaginário moral afeta a Igreja Adventista. Quando a transcendência desaparece, a igreja corre o risco de se tornar uma ONG de serviços terapêuticos e o pastor, um facilitador de bem-estar. Analisamos como resgatar o Telos (propósito final) e a liderança profética em um mundo que perdeu a capacidade de olhar para o céu. Resumo – Uma análise do pensamento de Charles Taylor sobre a secularização e o "imaginário social", aplicando seus conceitos à crise de autoridade na igreja e à necessidade de restaurar uma visão escatológica e profética de liderança. Principais Conclusões – A secularização não é apenas o fim da crença, mas a transformação da fé em uma escolha de consumo pessoal. – A cultura da "autenticidade" enfraqueceu a autoridade das Escrituras e da liderança institucional. – A Igreja Adventista não pode ser uma prestadora de serviços religiosos; ela precisa ser uma contracultura escatológica. Pontos-Chave – O conceito de "Eu Blindado" e por que o homem moderno é fechado ao transcendente. – A substituição do Telos (glória de Deus) pela busca da felicidade imanente. – O perigo de transformar a liderança pastoral em gestão terapêutica. – Como o sistema representativo da IASD deve resistir à subjetividade moderna. – A restauração da missão profética como resposta ao vazio secular. Links Instagram http://instagram.com/alexpalmeira7 Podcast Catalisadores http://open.spotify.com/show/6zJyD0vW8MnyRKPYZtk3B5?si=065e95b72bca4b13 X http://x.com/alexpalmeira9 Facebook http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069360678042 Alex Palmeira é um formador de líderes dedicado a catalisar movimentos missionais e fortalecer a liderança apostólica na igreja contemporânea. Com uma abordagem pastoral e teológica, atua como referência em processos de liderança institucional, focando na formação de uma cultura de fidelidade e missão.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comShadi is a Washington Post columnist and a senior fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding. He runs a substack with Damir Marusic called Wisdom of Crowds, and his new book is The Case for American Power. It's the third time Shadi has been on the Dishcast. We hashed out the National Security Strategy and the future of US leadership in the world, if any.For two clips of our convo — on Bush's idealism leading to anarchy in Iraq, and whether Trump's amorality is stabilizing the Middle East — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Shadi raised with a mixed identity (American/Muslim/Arab); both parents from Egypt where he spent summers; the reinvention of immigrants; the peace and prosperity of the ‘90s; our innocence shattered on 9/11; external and internal jihad; religion in public life; the Koran; blasphemy laws in the UK; Charles Taylor and the loss of enchantment; political cults like MAGA and SJW; Deneen and other post-liberals; Obama's realism in the Mideast; the Arab Spring; Islam's tension with liberalism; how Israel undermined Obama; the settlements; Gaza; Muslim views of women and gays in the West; the US intervening in Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Persian Gulf; oikophobia; elites opening up China and creating a rival; Taiwan; Russia after the USSR; the invasion of Georgia and Crimea; the Syrian war and refugee crisis; the war in Ukraine; Vance in Munich; and Trump's pressure on NATO to arm itself.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Simon Rogoff on the narcissism of pols and celebrities (from Diddy to Churchill to Trump), Laura Field on the intellectuals of Trumpism, Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right's future, and Jason Willick on trade and conservatism. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

How have industry and technology shaped our understanding of ourselves and of our understanding and relationship with God? How have such intellectual and societal trends contributed to the rise of atheism and unbelief? We continue our conversation this week with author and teaching fellow of the Davenant Institute in Landrum, South Carolina, Dr. Joseph Minich. We discuss some of his 2023 book Bulwarks of Unbelief - Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age. From the Davenant Institute Dr. Joseph Minich Dr. (PhD, The University of Texas at Dallas) is Faculty Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Davenant Hall. As part of his work, he also co-hosts the Pilgrim Faith podcast. The founding editor of Ad Fontes and former Editor-in-Chief of the Davenant Press, he is the author of Enduring Divine Absence (Davenant Press, 2018) and Bulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age (Lexham Press, 2023). His public writing can be found at The Calvinist International, Mere Orthodoxy, Modern Reformation, and Ad Fontes.Free Four-Page Articles from Watchman Fellowship: Charles DarwinNaturalismScientismDeconstructionAtheismAdditional Resources from Watchman Fellowship: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Daniel Ray's The Story of the Cosmos - How the Heavens Declare the Glory of God (https://www.thestoryofthecosmos.com). Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

What intellectual and social paradigms have made atheism seem like a plausible and viable alternative worldview in the 21st century? What factors have contributed to the cultural dissolution of the Christian faith in our time? On the next two episodes of the Profile, we will tackle some of these questions with our guest, author and teaching fellow of the Davenant Institute in Landrum, South Carolina, Dr. Joseph Minich. Minich's 2023 book Bulwarks of Unbelief - Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age explores the thesis that the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century has created intellectual and social plausibility structures for modern-day unbelief. From the Davenant Institute Dr. Joseph Minich Dr. (PhD, The University of Texas at Dallas) is Faculty Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Davenant Hall. As part of his work, he also co-hosts the Pilgrim Faith podcast. The founding editor of Ad Fontes and former Editor-in-Chief of the Davenant Press, he is the author of Enduring Divine Absence (Davenant Press, 2018) and Bulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age (Lexham Press, 2023). His public writing can be found at The Calvinist International, Mere Orthodoxy, Modern Reformation, and Ad Fontes.Link to the audio clip from the couple from the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy-QQDlJb20Free Four-Page Articles from Watchman Fellowship: Charles DarwinNaturalismScientismDeconstructionAtheismAdditional Resources from Watchman Fellowship: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Daniel Ray's The Story of the Cosmos - How the Heavens Declare the Glory of God (https://www.thestoryofthecosmos.com). Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Dr. Gee and Dr. Charles Taylor discuss the richness of African American history and understanding the wisdom of African heritage. Dr. Taylor considers how people around the country are still figuring out how to celebrate Juneteenth. It must be about history.  One of Dr. Taylor's recent endeavors is a documentary on The South Madison Renaissance, including Dr. Gee's development of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture.  Leaders of Madison's Black Renaissance Documentary Dr. Charles A. Taylor is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant whose work has profoundly shaped the understanding and celebration of Juneteenth across the United States. A lifelong advocate for equity and inclusion, Dr. Taylor played a pivotal role in the movement to make Juneteenth a national holiday. His first book on Juneteenth was distributed to governors across the country, helping to inspire state-level recognition of this historic day and gaining endorsements from key national Juneteenth organizations. Dr. Taylor is the author of over a dozen books, and his latest work on Juneteenth continues his mission to honor the legacy of freedom and resilience, providing readers with a deep historical perspective and a call to action for the future.  Known for his ability to weave compelling narratives with actionable insights, Dr. Taylor's writing bridges the gap between history and modern social justice movements. As a sought-after speaker, Dr. Taylor has delivered keynote addresses on Juneteenth and African American history at our country's leading colleges, universities, and communities nationwide. He was recently the keynote speaker at the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation's Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. His passionate presentations have educated and inspired audiences of all ages, solidifying his reputation as one of the foremost voices on Juneteenth and its enduring significance. Beyond his writing and speaking, Dr. Taylor's contributions to the fight for justice and equity include producing award-winning documentaries like Decade of Discontent and Leaders of Madison's Black Renaissance, hosting innovative diversity initiatives. Dr. Taylor is considered an expert on Black History and holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin– Madison, where he majored in Curriculum and Instruction. He is a retired professor, dean, and founder of Roar Enterprises Inc., a consulting firm that fosters diversity, project management, and Black history presentations nationwide. His community has given him many awards, including the Urban League's highest award and the City/County Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. Dr. Taylor advocates for understanding Juneteenth's legacy and building a more inclusive future through his books, films, speeches, and community work. Kwanzaa: How To Celebrate It In Your Home JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom  

#podcast #AndreasReckwitz #booklunch #SocietyofSingularities #reading #bookclub #mitchhampton This book lunch is an opportunity to take a break from multiple series on an author or series of books and devote attention to a single book. German sociologist Andreas Reckwitz is one of the precious few in a disappearing breed of public intellectuals - those who, like Charles Taylor or Marcel Gauchet, attempt to take a wider view of recent History and Civilization so as to decipher comprehensible patterns and themes. In this book lunch I will wrestle with his book from 2017 The Society Of Singularities. It is a rich and dense book and oddly entertaining, probably because the abstractions in a book of this kind (as if there are any books of this kind!) relate directly to how most if not of all us live today. More on this episode, here:This book lunch is an opportunity to take a break from multiple series on an author or series of books and devote attention to a single book. German sociologist Andreas Reckwitz is one of the precious few in a disappearing breed of public intellectuals - those who, like Charles Taylor or Marcel Gauchet, attempt to take a wider view of recent History and Civilization so as to decipher comprehensible patterns and themes. In this book lunch I will wrestle with his book from 2017 The Society Of Singularities. It is a rich and dense book and oddly entertaining, probably because the abstractions in a book of this kind (as if there are any books of this kind!) relate directly to how most if not of all us live today. As always in episodes like this one special attention will be paid to the prose style of Reckwitz as least as much as to the transparent, "real world" ideas and matters to which the prose applies.https://www.sleek-mag.com/article/in-...#sociology #philosophy #germany #eu #politics #technology #authenticity #europe #singularity #internet #economics #modernism #postmodernism #arts #entertainment #democracy #identity #polarization #war #culture-war #1970s #1980s #1990s #2000s #stand-upcomedy #performance #influencer #tribe #race #racism #gender #education #freedom #totalitarianism #psychology #nonfiction #nature #culture #progress #lifestyle #stream #hbo #netflix #covid #health #media #platform #socialmedia #urbanism #rural #town #city #medicine #music #prose #fiction #news

Today we talk more about the work of Charles Taylor and his book The Varieties of Religion Today. We look at different answers to a classic question around religious belief. The sociological and structural role that religion plays at any given point in history. Paleo, Neo and Post Durkheim versions of religious society. What religion becomes in the age of authenticity we live in. We paint a picture of the very unique spiritual predicament the modern person has to navigate. Hope you love it. :) Sponsors: Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philothis  Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Historian Tal Howard joins host Dan Hummel to discuss his new book Broken Altars: Secularist Violence in Modern History (Yale University Press). This episode dives deep into the global history of secularism, examining how different forms—passive, combative, and eliminationist—have shaped societies and, in some cases, led to state-sponsored violence against religious communities.

In April 2015, Amanda Taylor, a 24-year-old woman from Virginia, committed a shocking and highly publicized murder that would earn her the nickname “The Selfie Killer.” Still grieving the suicide of her husband, Rex Taylor, Amanda blamed his father, Charles Taylor, for his death. On April 4, she and her friend Sean Ball went to Charles's home in Montgomery County under the pretense of a visit. Once inside, Amanda brutally stabbed Charles more than 30 times with a knife, while Ball helped restrain him, killing him in cold blood.After the murder, Amanda displayed a chilling lack of remorse. She posted photos on Instagram holding the bloody knife and wrote captions bragging about the killing, describing it as “revenge.” The pair then stole Charles's car and fled Virginia, sparking a multi-state manhunt. During their flight, Ball attempted suicide, and the two were eventually captured in North Carolina. Authorities later revealed that Amanda had discussed her plans for revenge before the killing, suggesting the act was premeditated and fueled by obsession and grief.Amanda Taylor was charged with first-degree murder and grand larceny, and in 2016 she pleaded guilty. The judge sentenced her to life in prison without parole, calling the crime “cold and calculated.” Sean Ball, who cooperated with investigators, received 41 years in prison. The case gained national media attention due to Amanda's disturbing social media posts and emotionless demeanor, symbolizing the dark intersection of grief, revenge, and the performative nature of online notoriety.https://linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Andy thinks ideas from Charles Taylor's recent works about resonance, poetry, and beauty can be found in the zombie show "The Last of Us".   And it says a lot about what ministry looks like in a Secular Age.

Today we talk about the work of the philosopher Charles Taylor. First, we trace the historical origins of how he views the modern self. From the Greeks to the Reformation. From Descartes to Rousseau. The modern self to him is something "irreconcilably multileveled". Then we talk about our modern focus on authenticity as a moral ideal and why Taylor thinks many people misunderstand what it requires. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors: The Perfect Jean: https://theperfectjean.nyc Code: PT15  Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Charles "DJ Chase" Taylor draws parallels between the music business and the stock market, explaining how understanding investment strategies can help navigate the music industry. He discusses the importance of investing in music catalogs and how artist success can significantly impact market value.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron unpack the recent conversation between Ross Douthat and Ezra Klein, diving deep into the question: What is the guiding story of progressive politics today? With insight, wit, and theological reflection, they explore the cultural crisis of meaning, the limits of techno-utopianism, and why modern narratives—both secular and spiritual—are failing to satisfy the human soul. Drawing from Joan Didion, Charles Taylor, and American pop culture, they challenge Christians to consider how the gospel offers a fuller, more coherent vision of life, purpose, and hope. If you're a believer wrestling with the intersection of faith, politics, and culture, this thoughtful analysis will sharpen your mind and deepen your understanding of the stories shaping our time.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Andy discusses Charlie Kirk's death and how interpreting it is tied deeply to Charles Taylor's Triangle.  Andy thinks this is not only helpful for those of us in ministry, but for society at large to break the cycle of ressentiment that perpetuates these sorts of violent acts. Our call-in line is open!  Call us at ‪(612) 405-8071‬ to leave a question for a future episode!

Thank you for joining us for this in-depth solo lecture from Dr. John Vervaeke, where he continues his exploration of cognition, meaning, and spirit from the perspective of relevance realization and predictive processing. In this talk, John takes us on a journey through the architecture of the mind, explaining how voluntary necessity, scientific idealization, and porous participation form the basis of how we understand ourselves and the world. He unpacks the imaginal dimension of cognition, the deep entanglement of anticipation and rationality, and how the fellowship of the spirit provides an existential framework for collective meaning-making. Drawing from philosophers like Spinoza, Merleau-Ponty, Charles Taylor, and William Desmond, and cognitive scientists like Carl Friston and Andy Clark, John interweaves modern theory with ancient insight to offer a profound vision of how reason, imagination, and love can coexist. Shownotes: 00:00 – Introduction and Opening Remarks 01:17 – Welcoming Remarks 02:59 – The Role of Idealization in Science 04:23 – Predictive Processing and Meta Problems 05:59 – Anticipation and Relevance Realization 16:15 – Opponent Processing and Optimal Grip 20:13 – The Imaginal and Rationality 23:03 – Relevance Realization and Enlightenment Rationality 23:31 – The Dichotomies of Modernity 25:31 – Voluntary Necessity Explained 28:39 – The Role of Faith and Spirit 31:41 – The Levels of Human Existence 41:19 – The Power of Community and Shared Meaning 50:44 – Fellowship of the Spirit 1:12:00 – Closing Reflections on Community as Icon of Reality Referenced Works and Concepts: Books and Authors: "True Enough" – Catherine Elgin "Sources of the Self" and "A Secular Age" – Charles Taylor "Phenomenology of Perception" – Maurice Merleau-Ponty "Ethics" – Spinoza (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3800) "The Reasons of Love" – Harry Frankfurt "The Construction of Social Reality" – John Searle "Being and the Between" – William Desmond Thinkers and Researchers: Carl Friston – Free Energy Principle Andy Clark – Predictive Mind Eric Hoel – Consciousness and Science Michael Levin – Bioelectric Cognition Dan Chiappe – Reasoning and Dialogue Mark Miller – Relevance Realization Anderson Deasy & John Geiger – Sensed Presence Core Concepts: Predictive Processing Relevance Realization 4E Cognition (Embodied, Embedded, Enacted, Extended) Voluntary Necessity Imaginal Participation Opponent Processing Internal Family Systems (IFS) Narrative Selfhood Fellowship of the Spirit Related Series and Resources: Awakening from the Meaning Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8VujfYQ-00pT-6pTOm4q-rz1c Philosophical Silk Road: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Explore Further: The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Learn more: https://vervaekefoundation.org/ To engage in regular practices informed and endorsed by John, visit Awaken to Meaning: https://awakentomeaning.com/join-practice/ Follow John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke

In this episode, James, Cory, and Marinus continue their series reading and discussing Herman Bavinck's Philosophy of Revelation. This week, they discuss the first chapter on “The Idea of a Philosophy of Revelation. Read along with us as we walk through the chapters of this significant work.Works mentioned:Herman Bavinck, Philosophy of Revelation: A New Annotated Edition Adapted and Expanded from the 1908 Stone Lectures: Presented at Princeton Theological Seminary, A new annotated edition, ed. Cory Brock and Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, with Princeton Theological Seminary (Hendrickson Publishers, 2018).⁠https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Revelation-Annotated-Herman-Bavinck/dp/1683071360⁠J. H. Bavinck, Personality and Worldview, ed. James Perman Eglinton, with Timothy Keller (Crossway, 2023).Tom Holland, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World, First US edition (Basic Books, 2019).Oswald Spengler, The Decline of the West: Form and Actuality, Vol. I, (London Allen & Unwin, 1918)Oswald Spengler, The Decline of the West: Pespectives of World Hisotyr, Vol. II, (London Allen & Unwin, 1922) Charles Taylor, A Secular Age (Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2007).Carl R. Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution (Crossway, 2020).Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

Is the convicted sex criminal Roman Polanski worth defending? Particularly in the context of “An Officer and a Spy”, his vaguely autobiographical 2019 movie about the Dreyfus case, the first Polanski film in a decade to be shown in the United States. Writing in Liberties Quarterly, Charles Taylor answers yes, intelligently making the case that we should concentrate on evaluating Polanski's art rather than his crimes. But I wonder about the wisdom of Polanski making a film about, of all things, the Dreyfus Affair - the celebrated 19th century French case of the persecution of an innocent Jewish military officer. Taylor's Liberties piece is entitled “Polanski's Nation of Pain” in reference to the manifold tragedies of the filmmaker's life. But there's also the unimaginable pain Roman Polanski has inflicted on any number of innocent women and girls. No, I don't think I'll be paying to see “An Officer and a Spy”. Not even if it's a good movie. 1. The Separation Dilemma Can we truly separate art from artist? Taylor argues yes - judging work solely on artistic merit regardless of the creator's character. But this becomes harder when the artist may be using their platform to craft narratives about innocence and persecution.2. Subject Matter Matters Polanski's choice to make a film about the Dreyfus Affair - a famous case of false accusation and the persecution of an innocent man - feels particularly tone-deaf given his own history of victimizing others. The "what" an artist chooses to explore can't be divorced from the "who" is exploring it.3. Cultural Gatekeeping vs. Access There's tension between those who believe controversial artists' work should still be available to audiences (let people decide for themselves) and those who argue that some crimes should disqualify someone from cultural participation and profit.4. The Victim's Paradox Even Samantha Geimer, Polanski's victim, has spoken against his continued prosecution - yet this doesn't resolve the broader question of accountability. Individual forgiveness doesn't necessarily translate to cultural rehabilitation.5. Economic Ethics Beyond just artistic judgment lies the question of financial support. You can acknowledge artistic skill while refusing to economically reward it - choosing not to pay for tickets becomes a form of moral statement separate from aesthetic evaluation.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Mike sit down with Mike Dente, lead pastor of Calvary Chapel Paris. Mike has served in France for decades, planting and pastoring in a thoroughly post-Christian European context. Mike brings a thoughtful and pastoral lens to the challenges of preaching in today's disenchanted world. Drawing from philosopher Charles Taylor, he reflects on the “disenchantment of the West” and how Protestantism may have contributed to it. Together, we explore what it means to be “enchanted,” how preachers can proclaim the death of Christ in a culture marked by scepticism, and how to show the beauty of Jesus even in the “ugly” passages of Scripture.Along the way, Mike shares lessons learned from ministry in the European context, the emotional hardcore scene and offers practical questions that every preacher should ask as they prepare their messages.This conversation is both deeply reflective and refreshingly practical - offering encouragement for those who want to faithfully communicate the wonder of Christ in a disenchanted age.Steve Mathewson: Sermon Introductions and Illustrations, Lessons learned from Haddon Robinson and Preaching the Old Testamenthttps://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/sermon-introductions-and-illustrations-lessons-learned-from-haddon-robinson-and-preaching-the-old-testamentFor information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

Matt, Alastair, Joseph, and Derek explore the themes of enchantment and disenchantment in theology and culture. They reflect on Charles Taylor's analysis of the “disenchanted” modern age, the loss of a sacramental imagination, and the ways Christians might recover a sense of wonder, mystery, and divine presence in creation. The conversation considers both dangers—superstition, romantic nostalgia—and opportunities for faithful re-enchantment through Scripture, liturgy, and daily discipleship. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: What is enchantment? 04:15 – Charles Taylor and the “disenchanted age” 09:02 – Medieval vs. modern imagination 14:27 – Superstition, magic, and the dangers of false enchantment 19:40 – Re-enchantment and the Christian imagination 26:03 – Sacramentality, symbolism, and divine presence 32:55 – The role of worship in shaping perception 38:21 – Wonder, mystery, and recovering joy in creation 44:10 – Disenchantment as protection against idolatry 49:35 – Faithful ways of living with re-enchanted vision 55:28 – Closing reflections and further resources

Well, Ryan Burge is back with a bunch of graphs about religion. We covered the supposed "Gen Z revival" (spoiler alert: Ryan's data says it's not happening), dove deep into some philosophical sociology about why people are leaving religion, and I went on my usual tangents about Charles Taylor and Hartmut Rosa, while Ryan kept bringing us back to earth with actual numbers. We also spent way too much time discussing whether teenagers will ever figure out how to ask someone on a date without an app, why Ted Cruz's theology is embarrassingly bad, and how both sides of the political aisle are united in their moral outrage over protecting children - whether that's the Epstein stuff or what's happening in Palestine. Classic Friday afternoon with Ryan. Want the full conversation? This is just a taste of what we covered in over two hours of completely unhinged discussion. If you're a member of either ⁠Graphs About Religion (Ryan's substack)⁠ or ⁠Process This (mine)⁠, you get access to the entire unedited conversation, plus invitations to join us live for future streams. Dr. Ryan Burge is a professor of practice at the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington University in St. Louis. He is currently working on “Making Meaning in a Post-Religious America” - funded by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation. Previous Visits from Ryan Burge The 2024 Election & Religion Post-Mortem ⁠Distrust & Denominations⁠ ⁠Trust, Religion, & a Functioning Democracy⁠ ⁠What it's like to close a church⁠ ⁠The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts⁠ ⁠The Sky is Falling & the Charts are Popping!⁠ ⁠Graphs about Religion & Politics w/ Spicy Banter⁠ ⁠a Year in Religion (in Graphs)⁠ ⁠Evangelical Jews, Educated Church-Goers, & other bits of dizzying data⁠ ⁠5 Religion Graphs w/ a side of Hot Takes⁠ ⁠Myths about Religion & Politics⁠ UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS - ⁠⁠⁠The God of Justice: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Contemporary Longing⁠⁠⁠ This transformative online class brings together distinguished scholars from biblical studies, theology, history, and faith leadership to offer exactly what our moment demands: the rich, textured wisdom of multiple academic disciplines speaking into our contemporary quest for justice. Here you'll discover how ancient texts illuminate modern struggles, how theological reflection deepens social action, and how historical understanding opens new possibilities for faithful engagement with our world's brokenness and beauty. Join John Dominic Crossan, Peter Enns, Casey Sigmon, Aizaiah Yong, & Malcolm Foley As always, the class is donation-based, including 0. INFO & Sign-Up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FaithAndPolitics.net⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. Guests this year include John Dominic Crossan, Kelly Brown Douglas, Philip Clayton, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Jeffery Pugh, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Andy Root, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Noreen Herzfeld, Reggie Williams, Casper ter Kuile, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info and tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. _____________________ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 70,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian scholar and philosopher Charles Taylor insists poetry persuades us through the experience of connection. His book, Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment, traces how poets, beginning in the Romantic period, found a new avenue to pursue meaning in life. He argues that while poetry can often be incomplete and enigmatic, its insight is too moving — and true — to be ignored. *This episode originally aired on Jan. 7, 2025.

In this thought-provoking episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron tackle the popular atheist claim that the existence of God is an "extraordinary claim" requiring extraordinary evidence—flipping the script by examining the hidden assumptions and metaphysical commitments of skeptics themselves. Drawing on insights from thinkers like Richard Swinburne and Charles Taylor, they unpack why belief in an intelligible universe, laws of logic, and human consciousness are themselves extraordinary—and why secular worldviews often rest on faith-like assumptions. Perfect for Christians seeking a deeper, intellectually rigorous faith, this conversation explores how to respond to modern skepticism with confidence, nuance, and historical awareness. Whether you're engaging with "New Atheism" online or wrestling with tough questions about science, faith, and meaning, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about theology and cultural engagement.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Join us for an engaging celebration of Juneteenth this Thursday morning! We kick off the festivities with renowned historian Michael Imhotep, who will reveal why Juneteenth wasn't the final day of slavery, backed by compelling evidence that will deepen your understanding of this crucial moment in history. Following him, we’ll hear from Dr. Charles Taylor, the esteemed author of "Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom," who will share his insights and perspectives on the significance of this historic day. Our celebration will culminate with former FBI agent Dr. Tyrone Powers, who will examine the evolution of Maryland's juvenile justice system and discuss the critical role federal agents are playing in both national and international conflicts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So we're back with my buddy Dr. Andrew Root and his brand new book Evangelism in the Age of Despair - and no, before you ask, this is definitely not your typical door-to-door evangelism handbook. Andy's doing what he does best here, which is taking some heavy theological machinery (theology of the cross, Charles Taylor, French philosophers you've never heard of) and making it speak to the very despair of our concrete cultural moment. The basic argument? Our whole pursuit-of-happiness project has been a spectacular failure, leaving us isolated and constantly chasing distractions. Perhaps the church's calling isn't to add happiness to people's lives but to accompany them into their sorrow. It's evangelism as consolation rather than conversion, which sounds both obvious and revolutionary at the same time. We dive into why the optimistic 90s crashed into our current age of anxiety, how social media turned authenticity into competitive rage, and what it might mean for pastors to be professionally human rather than professionally shiny. Plus, we got questions from actual Substack subscribers who read the thing, which is always dangerous territory. This will not make you feel better about anything, but it might make you think differently about what the gospel actually is. Join us at Theology Beer Camp this October 16-18 in St. Paul, MN.⁠⁠⁠ (Andy is coming too!) Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, USA. He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture, and younger generations. Check out some of his most recent books  Andy has worked in congregations, parachurch ministries, and social service programs. He lives in St. Paul with his wife Kara, two children, Owen and Maisy, and their dog. When not reading, writing, or teaching, Andy spends far too much time watching TV and movies. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Previous Visits with Andy Root Incarnation as Resistance Life Together in Turmoil & Bonhoeffer's Experiment in Community Resonance in an Accelerated Age Secular Mysticism & Identity Politics the Church after Innovation Churches and the Crisis of Decline Acceleration, Resonance, & the Counting Crows Ministry in a Secular Age Christopraxis with Andy Root Faith Formation in a Secular Age the Promise of Despair ⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠⁠is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. This event features a lineup of well-known podcasters, scholars, and theology enthusiasts who come together to "nerd out" on theological topics while enjoying loads of fun activities. Guests this year include John Dominic Crossan, Kelly Brown Douglas, Philip Clayton, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Jeffery Pugh, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Andy Root, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Noreen Herzfeld, Reggie Williams, Casper ter Kuile, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info and tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Online Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rediscovering the Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, & the Holy Ghost⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 45 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp | St. Paul, MN | October 16-18, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In December 2011, Leymah Gbowee was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her role in helping to end the devastating civil war in Liberia.She had mobilised thousands of women to take part in daily, non-violent public protests calling for peace – which pressurised ruthless President Charles Taylor into meeting them.When he agreed to peace talks, a delegation from The Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace followed Taylor to Ghana. When talks stalled, they barricaded the room, refusing to let anyone leave until a peace deal was reached. Within weeks, after continued pressure from the US and other West African nations, the former warlord had resigned and gone into exile.Jacqueline Paine speaks to Leymah about her pivotal role in securing peace for Liberia.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Leymah Gbowee with fellow activists. Credit: Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images)

When you scroll through social media feeds today, you'll find countless posts about “living your truth” and “being authentic.” These ideas feel so natural to us now that we rarely stop to ask where they came from or what they really mean.The concept of identity — how we understand ourselves — has undergone a radical transformation over the centuries. What once was defined primarily by external markers like family, profession, and community has shifted dramatically toward inner feelings, desires, and psychological experiences.Today on the show, Carl Trueman unpacks this profound change and how we got to the lens through which we view ourselves today. Carl is a professor, theologian, and the author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. Throughout our conversation, he explores the insights of three key thinkers — Charles Taylor, Philip Rieff, and Alasdair MacIntyre — who have mapped the historical and cultural shifts that have transformed our ideas of identity. We discuss how this transformation has reshaped politics, education, and religion, while considering whether we've lost something essential in moving from a shared understanding of human nature to an increasingly individualized conception of self.Resources Related to the PodcastThe Triumph of the Therapeutic: Uses of Faith After Freud by Philip RieffSources of the Self: The Making of the Modern Identity by Charles TaylorAfter Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory by Alasdair MacIntyreThe Abolition of Man by C.S. LewisAoM Podcast #723: Men Without ChestsAoM Article: 3 Essential Books for Understanding Our Disorienting Modern WorldAoM Article: Why Are Modern Debates on Morality So Shrill?Carl's writing at First ThingsConnect With Carl TruemanCarl's faculty page