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We're bringing back the "Monday Muses" episodes, where we'll dive into a variety of topics of culture, theology, psychology, and philosophy. This week, we discuss Robert Sokolowski's “theology of disclosure”, and its critical role in today's culture.  -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated   Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scripture, culture, psychology, religion, and philosophy.  New episodes are released every Monday and Friday.     L.A.Benson is an OCDS Carmelite with an MTS in Theology Matt Hylom is an artist, singer-songwriter, and music producer    A few names frequent our discussion, with saints such as Bonaventure, Dionysius the Areopagite, Maximus the Confessor, John of the Cross, Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas Aquinas, and John Henry Newman.  Other thinkers (philosophers, theologians, psychologists, artists, etc.) discussed include Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Dante, Josef Pieper, Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), Hans Urs von Balthasar, Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, Fr. Victor White, Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, John Vervaeke, Ian McGilchrist, and Bishop Barron.  

This week, we discuss what it means when Christ says "I do not know where you are from", as it relates to alienation, attention, and Gabriel Marcel's idea of availability.  The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082425.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated   Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scripture, culture, psychology, religion, and philosophy.  New episodes are released every Monday and Friday.     L.A.Benson is an OCDS Carmelite with an MTS in Theology Matt Hylom is an artist, singer-songwriter, and music producer    A few names frequent our discussion, with saints such as Bonaventure, Dionysius the Areopagite, Maximus the Confessor, John of the Cross, Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas Aquinas, and John Henry Newman.  Other thinkers (philosophers, theologians, psychologists, artists, etc.) discussed include Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Dante, Josef Pieper, Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), Hans Urs von Balthasar, Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, Fr. Victor White, Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, John Vervaeke, Ian McGilchrist, and Bishop Barron.  

This week, we discuss the role of the prophet, and what Christ means when He says "I did not come to bring peace" The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081725.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated   Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scripture, culture, psychology, religion, and philosophy.  New episodes are released every Monday and Friday.     L.A.Benson is an OCDS Carmelite with an MTS in Theology Matt Hylom is an artist, singer-songwriter, and music producer    A few names frequent our discussion, with saints such as Bonaventure, Dionysius the Areopagite, Maximus the Confessor, John of the Cross, Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas Aquinas, and John Henry Newman.  Other thinkers (philosophers, theologians, psychologists, artists, etc.) discussed include Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Dante, Josef Pieper, Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), Hans Urs von Balthasar, Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, Fr. Victor White, Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, John Vervaeke, Ian McGilchrist, and Bishop Barron.  

Miroslav Volf critiques Nietzsche's vision of power, love, and suffering—and offers Jesus's unconditional love as a more excellent way.The idea that competitive and goalless striving to increase one's power is the final Good, does very important work in Nietzsche's philosophy. For Nietzsche, striving is good. Happiness does not rest in feeling that one's power is growing. In the modern world, individuals are, as Nietzsche puts it, ‘crossed everywhere with infinity.' …And therefore condemn to ceaseless striving … The will to power aims at surpassing the level reached at any given time. And that goal can never be reached. You're always equally behind.Striving for superiority so as to enhance power does not just elevate some, the stronger ones. If the difference in power between parties increases, the weak become weaker in socially significant sense, even if their power has objectively increased. Successful striving for superiority inferiorizes.”In this third installment of his Gifford Lectures, Miroslav Volf offers a trenchant critique of Friedrich Nietzsche's moral philosophy—especially his exaltation of the will to power, his affirmation of eternal suffering, and his agonistic conception of love. Nietzsche, Volf argues, fails to cultivate a love that can endure possession, withstand unworthiness, or affirm the sheer existence of the other. Instead, Nietzsche's love quickly dissolves into contempt. Drawing from Christian theology, and particularly Jesus's teaching that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good alike, Volf explores a different kind of love—agapic, unconditional, and presuppositionless. He offers a vision of divine love that is not driven by need or achievement but that affirms existence itself, regardless of success, strength, or status. In the face of suffering, Nietzsche's amor fati falters—but Jesus's embrace endures.Episode Highlights"The sun, in fact, has no need to bestow its gift of light and warmth. It gains nothing from imparting its gifts.""Love that is neither motivated by need nor based on worthiness—that is the kind of love Nietzsche thought prevented Jesus from loving humanity and earth.""Nietzsche aspires to transfiguration of all things through value-bestowing life, but he cannot overcome nausea over humans.""God's love for creatures is unconditional. It is agapic love for the states in which they find themselves.""Love can only flicker. It moves from place to place because it can live only between places. If it took an abode, it would die."Show NotesMiroslav Volf's engagement with Nietzsche's workFriedrich Nietzsche's critique of Christianity as life-denying and his vision of the will to powerSchopenhauer's hedonism vs. Nietzsche's anti-hedonism: “What is good? Everything that heightens the feeling of power.”The will to power as Nietzsche's supreme value and “hyper-good”“The will to power is not a philosophy of life—it's a philosophy of vitality.”Nietzsche's agonism: the noble contest for superiority among equally powerful opponents“Every GOAT is a GOAT only for a time.”Amor fati: Nietzsche's love of fate and affirmation of all existenceNietzsche's ideal of desire without satisfaction: “desiring to desire”Dangers of epithumic (need-based, consuming) love“Love cannot abide. Its shelf life is shorter than a two-year-old's toy... If it took an abode, it would die.”Nietzsche's nausea at the weakness and smallness of humanity: “Nausea, nausea... alas, man recurs eternally.”Zarathustra's conditional love: based on worthiness, wisdom, and power“Joy in tearing down has fully supplanted love's delight in what is.”Nietzsche's failure to love the unworthy: “His love fails to encompass the great majority of actually living human beings.”Volf's theological critique of striving, superiority, and contempt“Nietzsche affirms vitality at the expense of concrete human beings.”The biblical God's love: “He makes his sun rise on the evil and the good.”“Even the poorest fisherman rows with golden oars.”Jesus's unconditional love versus Nietzsche's agonistic, conditional loveKierkegaard and Luther on the distinction between person and workHannah Arendt's political anthropology and enduring love in the face of unworthinessVolf's proposal for a theology of loving the present world in its broken form“We can actually long also for what we have.”“Love that cannot take an abode will die.”A vision of divine, presuppositionless love that neither requires need nor merit

"At rejse er at leve", sagde H.C. Andersen, og når ferien sætter ind, så farer de fleste af os ud i verden efter eventyr og afslapning. Men det er tåbeligt. I hvert fald hvis man spørger Danmarks måske største filosof Søren Kierkegaard, der levede på samme tid som H. C. Andersen, og som mente, at man i stedet burde blive hjemme og tage på en indre rejse i stedet. Sørine Gotfredsen er sognepræst og forfatter til flere bøger om Kierkegaard, og i dag kommer hun med en eksistentiel opfordring til at droppe badeferien. Vært: Simon Stefanski. Program publiceret i DR Lyd d. 7. august 2025.

This week, we discuss the nature of faith, and what it means for the Christian life.  The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated   Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scripture, culture, psychology, religion, and philosophy.  New episodes are released every Monday and Friday.     L.A.Benson is an OCDS Carmelite with an MTS in Theology Matt Hylom is an artist, singer-songwriter, and music producer    A few names frequent our discussion, with saints such as Bonaventure, Dionysius the Areopagite, Maximus the Confessor, John of the Cross, Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas Aquinas, and John Henry Newman.  Other thinkers (philosophers, theologians, psychologists, artists, etc.) discussed include Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Dante, Josef Pieper, Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), Hans Urs von Balthasar, Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, Fr. Victor White, Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, John Vervaeke, Ian McGilchrist, and Bishop Barron.  

Mais um episódio do clubinho de literatura menos consistente do mundo. O tema de hoje — desespero e pecado! O guia é um único livro, e que livro!, O Desespero Humano, de Soren Kierkegaard. The Sickness Unto Death, em inglês.Kierkegaard nos confronta com uma pergunta que todos evitamos — como lidar com o desespero que nasce da consciência do inevitável pecado?O sentimento de estar nu diante de Deus, não apenas expondo nossas falhas conscientes, mas também as inconscientes, todos nossos pecados, admitidos ou não.Nas palavras do dinamarquês: "Quando a morte é o maior perigo, há esperança na vida. Mas quando se descobre algo mais terrível que a morte, se deseja que ela venha."Em Romanos, São Paulo grita: "Miserável homem que sou! Quem me livrará do corpo dessa morte?" e a resposta está nas páginas desse livro. E no KrameriCast vamos nos ajudar na jornada em busca à paz.Para acompanhar como anda o clubinho de leitura: ⁠https://kramericast.xyz/clubinho.htmlOs livros desse episódio: https://kramericast.xyz/blog/dokidoki-6-desespero-pecado-agonia-consciencia.html

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron dive into a rich theological reflection on spiritual preparedness in a chaotic world—using the metaphor of a flat spare tire to explore what it means to be caught off guard by life's inevitable crises. Drawing from Scripture, cultural trends, and the wisdom of thinkers like Kierkegaard and Eugene Peterson, they challenge modern Christians to consider the cost of distraction, emotional exhaustion, and constant busyness. Are we cultivating the spiritual depth and contemplative practices necessary to face suffering, loss, aging, and the deeper questions of faith? This episode speaks directly to believers looking for thoughtful, biblically grounded conversation about how to live wisely and intentionally in a noisy, demanding culture. If you're a Christian seeking to grow in wisdom, spiritual resilience, and theological depth, this conversation is for you. Subscribe now and join the discussion.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.

Författaren Kristoffer Leandoer letar efter sin morfars marginalanteckningar i Sören Kierkegaards Dagbok och finner två människor vars intellektuella vägar korsas, på väg i olika riktningar i livet. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Publicerad 2022-05-05.Min morfar var en boksamlare av stora mått och hans huvudsakliga motion var veckorundan till Stockholms antikvariat, som tog en hel förmiddag i anspråk. I min ägo har jag hans exemplar av Sören Kierkegaards Dagbok. Morfar köpte boken i Uppsala den 4 januari 1932, medan han själv studerade till präst. Dagboken har kallats Kierkegaards inre självbiografi och är läst med pennan i hand. Understrykningar, kommentarer i marginalen. En stor del av boken ägnas Kierkegaards funderingar kring prästämbetet och planer på att prästvigas. Morfar måste ha köpt den med detta i åtanke, för att gå i dialog med den danske filosofen om sitt eget yrkesval.Morfar hade växt upp i Frälsningsarmén, där hans pappa var revisor. Sedan blev han rekordung pastor i Missionsförbundet, predikade land och rike runt tills han träffade mormor och inledde en decennielång förlovning. För att ge mormor det hon ville ha – ett ombonat hem, trygghet, välstånd, en respekterad samhällsställning – lämnade morfar sin ambulerande frikyrkotillvaro och skolade om sig till präst i Svenska kyrkan.Den 1 maj 1835 skriver Kierkegaard följande: ”Då man skall följa kommentatorernas väg, går det ofta som med den resande i London – vägen leder nog till London, men om man vill dit, så måste man gå i rakt motsatt riktning.”Hundra år senare bekräftar morfar gillande: ”Och så synes det mig med min längtan att nå prästkallet”, antecknar han i marginalen. Det vill säga, morfar hade inte valt att omskola sig om han lytt råden från dem som stod bredvid. Det gäller att förstå min bestämmelse, säger Kierkegaard, att finna en sanning som är sanning för mig – och morfar håller med. Det är ju precis vad han själv gjort – lämnat allt och börjat om. Han har också valt sin egen väg, han och Kierkegaard kan vara sams.De möts i betoningen av det subjektiva: hjärtats sanning, det självupplevda. Morfar kommer ju från väckelsen, det personligt levda mötet med Gud är hans hemmaplan.Att följa en annan människas läsning är en påtagligt intim handling, det innebär att flytta in i hennes huvud för en stund. Genom morfars understrykningar och kommentarer lär jag känna sidor av honom som var oåtkomliga när jag var barn.I början av 1837 kastar Kierkegaard fram tesen att stora genier egentligen inte läser när de läser; de är för upptagna av sin egen utveckling för att bry sig om att förstå författaren. Nu blir det frågetecken i marginalen. Morfar får inte grepp om tanken. ”Utvecklas de inte själva om de lära sig förstå författaren?” undrar han.För Kierkegaard är personligheten med nödvändighet på kant med omvärlden, i strid med varje auktoritet. Dialog är ett sätt att bråka. Morfar avskydde all form av bråk. Sällan eller aldrig talade han illa om andra.Kommentarer som ”Förstår jag ej” eller ”Kanske jag missuppfattar” blir allt vanligare. En äkta kristen är man bara i motvind, menar Kierkegaard: först när man blir utbuad av sin församling. Stort frågetecken i marginalen av morfar, denna gång i bläck.Den 7 februari 1846 skriver Kierkegaard: ”Min plan är nu att utbilda mig till präst Jag har i flera månader bett Gud hjälpa mig vidare, ty det har nu en längre tid stått klart för mig, att jag inte mer bör vara författare, vilket jag antingen vill vara helt eller inte alls.” Morfar stryker under. Men det som står högst på hans egen önskelista under läsningen – gifta sig och prästvigas, bli en stadgad karl med ämbete och tjänstebostad – är precis vad Kierkegaard väljer bort i sitt liv. Han säger upp både förlovning och prästvigning. Det kunde väl andra också göra, tyckte han.Sören Kierkegaard, som kom från en förmögen familj och aldrig behövde grubbla över sin försörjning, sa att man måste lära sig att avstå. För att höja sig från tillvarons estetiska dimension måste man avstå från världen. Endast genom tron på det absurda kunde människan hantera sin skuld och göra som Abraham på Moria berg och visa sig beredd att handgripligt offra det man hade allra kärast. Skuld består nämligen i att klänga sig fast vid denna världen och välja den framför Guds rike.Kierkegaard hade en unik förmåga att göra andra människor illa till mods. Morfar gjorde sig omtyckt. Han talade aldrig illa om någon och bevarade samvetsgrant de hemligheter han fick ta emot under sin långa tjänstgöring: man visste aldrig hur andra människor egentligen hade det, sade han gärna. Han behandlade andras familjeliv med större varsamhet än sitt eget.”Olycklig kärlek är den högsta formen av kärlek”, säger Kierkegaard. ”Nej!” har morfar skrivit i marginalen. Med utropstecken. Så kommer en teologisk förklaring: ”den högsta formen”, har morfar skrivit med blyerts, ”är en kärlek som är välsignad av Gud: lycklig eller olycklig!”Kierkegaard ville ha det dåligt. Morfar ville ha det bra. Han värdesatte yttre bevis på framgång – ordenssällskap, middagsinbjudningar, han tackade ja till allt.Morfar fick alltid beröm för att han talade både vackert och väl. Han var populär som lunchpratare och som radiopräst, det spelades in skivor med hans predikningar. Prästen ”ska inte vara en talare”, dundrar Kierkegaard, utan en som ”existerar i det han förkunnar”. Understruket med bläck, inte blyerts, och med påtagligt skakig hand. Enligt Kierkegaard är sanningen alltid i minoritet. Att vara ensam om sin åsikt är nästan ett bevis på att man hade rätt. Morfar gick åt motsatt håll. Han kom från frikyrkan till statskyrkan och ville in i värmen.Kristendomen är ingen lära, utan en existensmeddelelse, sa Kierkegaard, som inte behövde försörja varken sig själv eller någon annan. Men det behövde morfar, som studerade kristendomen just som en lära. Och därför lät han Kierkegaards tanke om kristendomen som en existensmeddelelse vara utan att stryka under. Existensen fick meddela sig bäst den ville.Att bli botad med hjälp av kristendomen är inga problem, säger Kierkegaard på sidan 402: ”svårigheten är att bli tillräckligt sjuk”. Citatet är understruket, men inte av morfar. Här tycks ett slutgiltigt brott ha skett mellan morfar och Kierkegaard … dessa sidor var fortfarande osprättade när boken kom i min hand. Därför kan morfar inte heller ha läst nästa sida, där Kierkegaard fortsätter sin tanke och driver den ännu ett steg: ”kristendomen är främlingskap i denna världen.”Om morfar hade läst så långt, hade han kanske ändå känt igen sig, åtminstone i slutskedet av sitt liv.. För han, som satte så högt värde på att vara hemmastadd i Stockholm och på Södermalm, dog verkligen som en främling. När jag nu tänker på morfars sista tio år i livet – förlamning, färdtjänst, långvård – så är det allt Kierkegaard som verkar bortskämd. Ingen som får leva tillräckligt länge kan längta efter att bli tillräckligt sjuk, det är ungdomens, hälsans och bekymmerslöshetens privilegium. ”Det är inte de friska som behöver läkare, utan de sjuka”, säger Jesus i Lukasevangeliet. Jag tänker mig att morfar sätter utropstecken där.Kristoffer Leandoer, författare

Vi er et godt stykke inde i trinitatis-tiden, den festløse tid, som er interessant, fordi den netop ikke er interessant. I dette afsnit af Prædiken på vej kommer vi vidt omkring – fra Kierkegaard til Brødrene Grimm, Pink Lady-æblet og Thomas Kingo - i et forsøg på at fremdrage de stærke pointer fra teksterne til 8. søndag efter trinitatis. Hvad er får, og hvad er ulv? Og hvem kan og skal kende de gode frugter fra de dårlige? Sogne- og hospicepræst Camilla Valentinussen Hou, Veflinge Pastorat, besøger sognepræst Robert Jensen Buhl, Årslev-Sønder Højrup Pastorat.  

Francesc Torralba Roselló (Barcelona, 15 de mayo de 1967) es filósofo y teólogo con una destacada trayectoria académica.Doctor en Filosofía (Universitat de Barcelona, 1992), en Teología (Facultat de Teologia de Catalunya, 1997), en Pedagogía (Universitat Ramon Llull, 2018) y en Historia, Arqueología y Artes Cristianas (Ateneu Universitari Sant Pacià, 2022). Realizó estudios adicionales en Copenhague y Berlín, profundizando especialmente en Kierkegaard y en pensadores como Hans Urs von Balthasar.Actualmente es catedrático acreditado en Ética en la Universitat Ramon Llull, donde dirige la Cátedra Ethos de Ética Aplicada, imparte cursos en universidades de España y América Latina, y compagina su labor docente con una prolífica actividad como escritor y divulgador. Preside y participa en múltiples comités y organismos de ética asistencial: Domus Vi (España y París), MC Mutual, Aldeas Infantiles SOS y Hermanas Hospitalarias de Benito Menni, entre otros.Es miembro académico de la Real Academia Europea de Doctores, consultor del Dicasterio de Cultura y Educación de la Santa Sede, vinculado al Club de Roma (Barcelona), y colabora con entidades como la Edith Stein Gesellschaft y el Institut Borja de Bioética.Ha publicado más de 100 libros y cientos de ensayos sobre ética, antropología filosófica, espiritualidad y sentido de la vida, traducidos a varios idiomas y galardonados con premios como el Premio Ratzinger 2023.En el ámbito del sentido de la vida, su enfoque filosófico busca integrar la razón con la fe: considera la espiritualidad como una dimensión que otorga propósito y comunidad al existir humano, más allá de dogmas, comprendiendo preguntas esenciales como el sufrimiento, la libertad y la trascendencia.En esta conversación con el Dr. Manuel Sans Segarra hablan acerca de cuál es el sentido de nuestra existencia.

Paul Tyson is an independent scholar and an Honorary Senior Fellow with the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, at the University of Queensland, in Australia. He has academic qualifications in philosophy, theology, and sociology, and likes to mix them all up when trying to understand how strange the ordinary features of our contemporary way of life are. Three of his biggest intellectual heroes are Plato, Kierkegaard, and Ellul. Over the past few years he has been writing in the science and religion domain, which has resulted in the 2022 book 'A Christian Theology of Science' the 2021 book 'Theology and Climate Change' and the 2019 book 'Seven Brief Lessons on Magic'. Here is his substack: https://gcpt.substack.com/

Has a book ever jumped off the shelf, interrupted your life and left you forever changed?    On today's show the gang shares the books that have ambushed them and left them with a new view of life, themselves and God. These books have opened our eyes to beauty, truth, and goodness and we're eternally grateful! Be warned, Listener, after this episode you will walk away with a “dangerous” reading list of books that are waiting to disrupt your life for good!   We hope you enjoy today's show. Jesus thinks you're the bee's knees (aka, he likes you)   Links/References Interior Freedom, by Jacques Philippe: https://amzn.to/3IMEihX The Lightbringer Series, by Brent Weeks: https://amzn.to/45gjBUt Hind's Feed on High Places, by Hannah Hurnard: https://amzn.to/41dBnFp The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/4kZn5iF Hamlet, by William Shakespeare: https://amzn.to/452D2yF The Snow Queen, by Hans Christian Andersen: https://amzn.to/3IJ4xpE Abel's Island, by Williams Steig: https://amzn.to/3UuxjNi Practice in Christianity, by Søren Kierkegaard: https://amzn.to/4kUctBC The Abolition of Man, by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/40B3AWv On the Freedom of a Christian, by Martin Luther: https://amzn.to/454fJV8 Into your hands Father, by Wilfrid Stinissen: https://amzn.to/3IJ5bU6    Get email summaries for the show on PodSnacks! (https://www.podsnacks.org/show?id=37a58158cbc54f779d5d2bad01306947) Review the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-signpost-inn-podcast/id1583479686     Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Check out our website for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com

What if our relentless drive to be better than others is quietly breaking us?Miroslav Volf unpacks the core themes of his 2025 book, The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Makes Us Worse. In this book, Volf offers a penetrating critique of comparison culture, diagnosing the hidden moral and spiritual wounds caused by competition and superiority.Drawing on Scripture, theology, philosophy, literature, and our culture's obsession with competition and superiority, Volf challenges our assumptions about ambition and identity—and presents a deeply humanizing vision of life rooted not in being “the best,” but in receiving ourselves as creatures made and loved by God.From Milton's depiction of Satan to Jesus' descent in Philippians 2, from the architectural rivalry of ancient Byzantium to modern Olympic anxieties, Volf invites us to imagine a new foundation for personal and social flourishing: a life free from striving, rooted in love and grace.Highlights“The key here is for us to come to appreciate, affirm, and—importantly—love ourselves. Love ourselves unconditionally.”“Striving for superiority devalues everything we have, if it doesn't contribute to us being better than someone else.”“The inverse of striving for superiority is internal plague by inferiority.”“In Jesus, we see that God's glory is not to dominate but to lift up what is low.”“We constantly compare to feel good about ourselves, and end up unsure of who we are.”“We have been given to ourselves by God—our very existence is a gift, not a merit.”Helpful Links and ResourcesVisit faith.yale.edu/ambition to get a 40-page PDF Discussion Guide and Full Access to 7 videosThe Cost of Ambition by Miroslav Volf (Baker Academic, May 2025)Philippians 2:5–11 (NIV) – Christ's Humility and Exaltation – BibleGatewayRomans 12:10 – “Outdo one another in showing honor” – BibleHubParadise Lost by John Milton – Project GutenbergParadise Regained by John Milton – Project GutenbergShow NotesOpening Reflections on CompetitionThe conversation begins with Volf recalling a talk he gave at the Global Congress on Christianity & Sports.He uses athletic competition—highlighting Lionel Messi—as a lens for questioning the moral value of striving to be better than others.“Sure, competition pulls people up—but it also familiarizes us with inferiority.”“We compare ourselves to feel good… but end up feeling worse.”Introduces the story of Justinian and Hagia Sophia: “Oh Solomon, I have outdone you.”Rivalry, Power, and InsecurityShares the backstory of Juliana's competing church and the gold-ceiling arms race with Justinian.“Religious architecture became a battlefield of status.”Draws insight from these historic rivalries as examples of how ambition pervades religious life—not just secular.Modern Parallels: Yale Students's & the Rat RaceVolf notes how even Yale undergrads—once top of their class—feel insecure in comparison to peers.“They arrive and suddenly their worth plummets. That's insane.”The performance-driven culture makes stable identity nearly impossible.Biblical Illustration: Kierkegaard's LilyVolf recounts Kierkegaard's retelling of Jesus's lily parable.A bird whispers to the little lily that it's not beautiful enough, prompting the lily to uproot itself—and wither.“The lesson: we are destined to lose ourselves when our value depends on comparison.”Intrinsic Value and the Image of God“We need to discover the intrinsic value of who we are as creatures made in the image of God.”Kierkegaard and Jesus both show us the beauty of ‘mere humanity.'“You are more glorious in your humanity than Solomon in his robes.”Theological Anthropology and Grace“We have been given to ourselves by God—our lives are a gift.”“We owe so much to luck, to others, to God. So how can we boast?”Paul's challenge in 1 Corinthians: “What do you have that you have not received?”Milton and Satan's AmbitionShifts to Paradise Lost: Satan rebels because he can't bear not being top.“Even what is beautiful becomes devalued if it doesn't prove superiority.”In Paradise Regained, Satan tempts Jesus to be the greatest—but Jesus refuses.Christ's Humility and Downward GloryHighlights Philippians 2: Jesus “emptied himself… took the form of a servant.”“God's glory is not domination—it's lifting up the lowly.”“Salvation comes not through seizing status, but through relinquishing it.”Paul's Vision of Communal HonorRomans 12:10: “Outdo one another in showing honor.”“True honor comes not from climbing over others, but from lifting them up.”Connects this ethic to Paul's vision of church as an egalitarian body.God's Care for Creation and HumanityLuther's observation: God calls Earth good but not Heaven—“God cares more for our home than his own.”“We are called to emulate God's loving attention to the least.”Striving vs. AcceptanceVolf contrasts ambition with love: “The inverse of striving for superiority is the plague of inferiority.”Encourages unconditional self-love as a reflection of God's love.Uses image of a parent greeting a newborn: “You've arrived.”A Vision for Healed Culture“We wreck others in our pursuit of superiority—and we leave them wounded in our wake.”The gospel reveals a better way: not performance, but grace.“Our salvation and our culture's healing lie in the humility of Jesus.”“We must rediscover the beauty of our mere humanity.”About Miroslav VolfMiroslav Volf is the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School. One of the leading public theologians of our time, he is the author of numerous books including Exclusion and Embrace, Flourishing, A Public Faith, Life Worth Living, and most recently, The Cost of Ambition. His work explores themes of identity, reconciliation, human dignity, and the role of faith in a pluralistic society. He is a frequent speaker around the world and has advised both religious and civic leaders on matters of peace and justice.Production NotesThis podcast featured Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Macie Bridge and Taylor CraigA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Send us a textDr. Derek McAllister joins us to discuss the philosophical and historical context of what is depression. We discuss its pre-modern historical representations in the works of St John of the Cross, Kierkegaard, and others, as well as how these philosophical principles and contributions can guide us to develop our understanding of this important problem.Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

In this extended and moving episode of Truth Tribe, Dr. Douglas Groothuis reads his essay Autobiography as Apologetic, originally published in the Christian Research Journal. This personal narrative recounts his journey from spiritual seeking and philosophical skepticism to a lifelong commitment to Christ and Christian apologetics. With clarity and honesty, Dr. Groothuis shares how God pursued him through dreams, conversations, mystical encounters, academic trials, and literature. He recounts the influences of thinkers like Kierkegaard, Schaeffer, and C.S. Lewis, the love and editing brilliance of his late wife Rebecca, and how Christian truth took hold of his mind and heart. This is more than a memoir — it is a testimony to the truth, power, and rationality of the gospel.

durée : 00:31:38 - Solaé, le rendez-vous protestant - par : Jean-Luc Gadreau - Rencontre avec la pianiste Anne-Lise Gastaldi - réalisation : Thomas Jost

In this episode of the RockneCast, I dive into Rule 8 from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos—and wow, did it hit home. The rule? Tell the Truth, or at Least Don't Lie. Here's my confession: I'm a liar (and you might be too). But not in the obvious way, like saying one thing while knowing the opposite is true. On pages 214 and 215, Peterson unpacks a deeper kind of lie—the one where we betray our authentic selves. It's those moments of quiet desperation when we hide our deepest fears from the people we love most, on the issues that matter most. This failure to be real creates an undercurrent that silently erodes our relationships. In this episode, we'll explore insights from Kierkegaard, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and Carl Jung—all packed into just two pages of this incredible book. Man, I wish I'd read this sooner! Join me as we unpack the power of truth and the cost of failing to express our authentic self.

"To what extent is authenticity a solitary alignment with the inner self, versus a relational and dialogical process shaped through communion with others?" John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques and Matthew Schaublin come together for a discussion covering the concept of authenticity. Matthew Schaublin presents findings from two studies, one of which employs a mixed-methods design to examine the interplay between authenticity, agency, and self-transformation through both narrative analysis and psychometric assessment. The findings reveal that authentic experiences are often marked not by internal self-consistency alone, but by themes of communion, deep relational connection, emotional resonance, and shared understanding. This challenges static, individualistic models of the self and instead supports a dialogical conception in which authenticity emerges through interaction and mutual recognition. The conversation also highlights how current psychological frameworks fail to account for the complexity of lived, meaningful experience. Together, Matthew, Gregg, and John propose a more dynamic, relational, and transjective understanding of selfhood and agency. Gregg R. Henriques is an American psychologist. He is a professor for the Combined-Integrated Doctoral Program at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, US. Matthew Schaublin is a master's candidate in psychology at the University of Chattanooga, with a four-year research focus on authenticity. His work blends empirical psychology with philosophical and classical inquiry, investigating how dispositional authenticity is expressed and experienced. Notes:  (0:00) Introduction to the Lectern (0:20) John Gives a Recap of Part One: Autonomy, Authenticity, and the Fragmented Self  (2:00) Study Design Explained (3:30) Communion in Transformative Moments (5:00) Data Collection and Analysis  (7:00) Agency in Authentic vs. Transformative (10:30) Coding the Self - Agency, Communion, and Authenticity Themes (15:00) Themes of Being Unauthentic  (16:30) Gregg on Persona, Ego, and the Influence Matrix (21:00) Philosophical Roots of Authenticity (25:00) The Limits of Reductionism - A Mixed Methods Defense (34:30) The Justification Machine - Interpretation and Cognitive Framing (38:30) Narratives of Agency and Self-Actualization  (42:00) Communal Connections and Authenticity  (44:30) Intimacy and Affiliation (55:00) Predicting Agency in Narratives (58:30) Statistical Findings - Self-Alienation, Agency, and Thematic Expression (1:02:00) Significant Findings and Interpretations (1:15:00) Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions    ---  Connect with a community dedicated to self-discovery and purpose, and gain deeper insights by joining our Patreon. The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission.   Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships.   John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon   Gregg Henriques: Website | Twitter    Matthew Shaublin: Instagram     Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode The concept of authenticity Communion Carl Rogers Charles Taylor Wilton & McAdams Albert Borgmann Julian Jaynes Self-alienation The dialogical self Authenticity Narrative identity   Quotes: “ We tend to leap into the narrative and we ignore this sort of internal dialogue that's going on that makes the narrative actually run in an important way.”  - John Vervaeke   “That's what intimacy is, transcending the general social conventions and finding the real particulate resonance that person A would have with person B.” - Gregg Henriques  

In this episode, Megan and Frank continue their discussion of the Illuminati. Here, the focus is on the afterlife of the Bavarian Order. How did conspiracy theories involving the Illuminati arise? Why is so much pop culture full of Illuminati imagery? And are there any good reasons to believe in such conspiracy theories? Thinkers discussed include: Dostoyevsky, Kierkegaard, and Maarten Boudry.-----------------------Hosts' Websites:Megan J Fritts (google.com)Frank J. Cabrera (google.com)Email: philosophyonthefringes@gmail.com-----------------------Bibliography:Michael Taylor- Illuminati in the US - American History Hit | AcastThe Secret School of Wisdom: The Authentic Rituals and Doctrines of the Illuminati (Primary source documents)CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: IlluminatiKierkegaard - The Crowd is UntruthThe Grand Inquisitor, by Feodor DostoevskyBarruel - Memoirs Illustrating The History Of JacobinismFrom Thomas Jefferson to Bishop James Madison, 31 January 1800Did an Illuminati Conspiracy Theory Help Elect Thomas Jefferson? - POLITICONesta Webster - World revolution; the plot against civilizationZionism versus Bolshevism - ChurchillBoudry, Maarten - Why We Should Be Suspicious of Conspiracy Theories. A Novel Demarcation Problem [Reddit] why do the large shadow organizations leave clues that could lead to their downfall?Megan Fritts & Frank Cabrera, Fake News and Epistemic Vice: Combating a Uniquely Noxious MarketAre Republicans and Conservatives More Likely to Believe Conspiracy Theories? - PMCThe psychological and political correlates of conspiracy theory beliefsIs Conspiracy Theorising Irrational? - Neil LevyPredictors of belief in conspiracy theoryConspiracy theory and cognitive style: a worldview-----------------------Cover Artwork by Logan Fritts-------------------------Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/neon-signsLicense code: ZILRIT8XNZAA6LYZ

We're talking Kierkegaard, the nature of the self, the gulf between the genders (that Shinji can't see), and Charlie uncovers a hidden plot by Ikari to make his son into a man. To listen to the full episode as well as lots of other bonus content, sign up for our Patreon. Just $1 a month gets you everything we do. patreon.com/nogodspod Follow us on Twitter and Bluesky @nogodspod Email us at NoGodsPod@gmail.com

This bonus episode was supposed to be THE episode today until my phone alarm went off at 7:00 AM. Rather than chuck it, listen to it if you like my meanderings using Kierkegaard as the jumping off point. I get into Christendom and also what I term COSTCO Christianity (U.S. version of Christendom).

Em um mundo repleto de promessas e incertezas, ainda faz sentido ter esperança? No Linhas Cruzadas, a jornalista Andresa Boni e o filósofo Luiz Felipe Pondé exploram o papel da esperança na política, ciência e educação e de que modo a sociedade a cultiva mesmo quando não há garantias de nada.Com o tom descontraído de sempre, mas sem abrir mão da profundidade, Andresa e Pondé vão a fundo na filosofia, na história e no jeito que a humanidade enxerga a esperança. Inspirado em Kierkegaard, o programa vai explorar os estágios da existência: do prazer que mascara a angústia, até o salto na fé — aquele gesto de coragem diante do incerto.Este é um convite para pensar se, afinal, a esperança é a última que morre? Assista ao Linhas Cruzadas, todas as quintas às 22h na TV Cultura.#TVCultura #LuizFelipePondé #AndresaBoni #LinhasCruzadas #Esperança

The boys try and fail to do a police interogation bit, and get meta wit it. Then Dave asks Breht what the shape of the universe is, leading to an extended conversation about cosmology, including whether the universe is infinite or finite, what leading scientists deduce from the curvature of space time, the size of the observable universe, the speed of light, and whether or not our entire universe is actually inside a black hole... Then they explore the psychology of crowds - at sports games, protests, concerts, etc. - before finally launching into a discussion on the philosophy of Existentialism and the question of Free Will.

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 OutlineSermon QuestionsWhat is mercy, biblically?Read Psalm 73, from the perspective of Lazarus. How does this psalm illustrate a merciful heart?Where are you superabounding materially? What needs are you aware of in our community that you could help to address?What needs in our community are you unaware of, because your daily routines/rhythms/whereabouts insulate you from them?Resources ConsultedDig Deeper: NT Wright, The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Is (IVP, 2015)Reach Higher: Richard Bauckham, “The Rich Man and Lazarus: The Parable and the Parallels,” New Testament Studies 37 (1991), 225–46; Reuben Bredenhof, “Looking for Lazarus: Assigning Meaning to the Poor Man in Luke 16.19–31,” New Testament Studies 2020 (66), 51–67; John T. Carroll, Luke: A Commentary (Westminster John Knox, 2012); Søren Kierkegaard, Works of Love, trans. George Pattison (Harper Perennial, 2009); Martin Luther King, Jr. “Remaining Awake through a Great Revolution,” in A Testament of Hope (Harper, 1994), 268–78Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Sam Fornecker ().

Soren Kierkegaard: biografia, opere e pensiero del filosofo danese, autore di Aut-Aut, che contiene il Diario di un Seduttore, e di Timore e Tremore.

"Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards." - Søren Kierkegaard"The two greatest warriors are patience and time." - Leo TolstoyOn today's show, our very own Jay Doran is pulling back the curtain a bit to give our listeners an update on The Culture Matters Podcast as we see ourselves at the halfway point of 2025.  Jay is discussing how the podcast has evolved, what the motivation was to start it and what it continues to be to keep it going, and what is ahead in the near and not-so-near future.  We want to thank everyone who listens to the show for allowing us to keep doing what we're doing and we are looking forward to a very enlightening and fun rest of 2025.

Kierkegaard strongly affirms that until Christ returns in glory, Christians are called to live as he did. In humility. For in humility, we will find rest for our souls.

This episode explores how patience was a central virtue for the early church, and how it is the backbone of simplicity, if not Christianity itself. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/Technological Society (1954): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/274827.The_Technological_Society?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=fJv7L1JqiO&rank=1Propaganda (1962): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/274826.Propaganda?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SZw25G5tFR&rank=1Technological Bluff (1988): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/274830.Technological_Bluff?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4EzT1mT3jw&rank=1 Biggest Little Farm: https://www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode is me trying to figure out what it really means to belong, especially in a world that rewards performance and perfection. I talk about loneliness (the quiet kind that sneaks up on you even when you’re surrounded by people), the difference between being visible and being known, and why showing up for yourself, flaws and all, is the real act of connection. There’s some philosophy (Simone Weil, Viktor Frankl, Kierkegaard, you know… casual), some internet culture unpacking, and a Tamagotchi that desperately needs discipline in the middle of it all. If you’ve been feeling kind of off, kind of disconnected, or just want to feel a little less alone in the mess of figuring it all out: this one’s for you. Thanks for being here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Tyson is an independent scholar and an Honorary Senior Fellow with the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, at the University of Queensland, in Australia. He has academic qualifications in philosophy, theology, and sociology, and likes to mix them all up when trying to understand how strange the ordinary features of our contemporary way of life are. Three of his biggest intellectual heroes are Plato, Kierkegaard, and Ellul. Over the past few years he has been writing in the science and religion domain, which has resulted in the 2022 book 'A Christian Theology of Science' the 2021 book 'Theology and Climate Change' and the 2019 book 'Seven Brief Lessons on Magic'.

We try to understand simplicity a little better by looking at its antithesis. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/Change Blindness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tDChange Blindness 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRFMuGBP15UKarl Popper's "The Open Society and Its Enemies": https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240592.The_Open_Society_and_Its_Enemies?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=nG8JVtoAcj&rank=3Malcolm X "The Ballot or the Bullet": http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.htmlDouglass on ballots and bullets: https://oll.libertyfund.org/quotes/frederick-douglass-ballot-box-jury-box-cartridge-boxMeek's "Loving to Know": https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11933842-loving-to-know?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=5CIT597Ybo&rank=1Camus "The Rebel": https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11990.The_Rebel?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=EmyXcHQv5S&rank=2Stalkers and Mistresses: https://www.dckreider.com/blog-theological-musings/stalkers-and-mistressesSinger on Altruism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVl5kMXz1vA&t=172s Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tom joins us to discuss his book Speaking Philosophically: Communication at the Limits of Discursive Reason (Bloomsbury, 2023). Western philosophy has often claimed for itself not just a distinct sphere of knowledge, but a distinct form of communication, set against ordinary speech. For some philosophers, authentic philosophizing demands a specific manner of speaking or writing, adoption of which enables one to gesture toward truths that propositional speech will never grasp. Drawing on a variety of thinkers – Heraclitus, Plato, Kant, Fichte, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Weil, Foucault, and Irigaray – Sutherland argues this emphasis on the form of philosophical communication can function as an exclusionary mechanism, determining who is deemed capable of speaking philosophically. We discuss Plato, Nietzsche, Weil, Laruelle and applied philosophy in Hadot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Tom joins us to discuss his book Speaking Philosophically: Communication at the Limits of Discursive Reason (Bloomsbury, 2023). Western philosophy has often claimed for itself not just a distinct sphere of knowledge, but a distinct form of communication, set against ordinary speech. For some philosophers, authentic philosophizing demands a specific manner of speaking or writing, adoption of which enables one to gesture toward truths that propositional speech will never grasp. Drawing on a variety of thinkers – Heraclitus, Plato, Kant, Fichte, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Weil, Foucault, and Irigaray – Sutherland argues this emphasis on the form of philosophical communication can function as an exclusionary mechanism, determining who is deemed capable of speaking philosophically. We discuss Plato, Nietzsche, Weil, Laruelle and applied philosophy in Hadot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

Tom joins us to discuss his book Speaking Philosophically: Communication at the Limits of Discursive Reason (Bloomsbury, 2023). Western philosophy has often claimed for itself not just a distinct sphere of knowledge, but a distinct form of communication, set against ordinary speech. For some philosophers, authentic philosophizing demands a specific manner of speaking or writing, adoption of which enables one to gesture toward truths that propositional speech will never grasp. Drawing on a variety of thinkers – Heraclitus, Plato, Kant, Fichte, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Weil, Foucault, and Irigaray – Sutherland argues this emphasis on the form of philosophical communication can function as an exclusionary mechanism, determining who is deemed capable of speaking philosophically. We discuss Plato, Nietzsche, Weil, Laruelle and applied philosophy in Hadot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

We take a look at what simplicity means. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/Eller's “Outward Bound”: http://www.hccentral.com/eller4/index.htmlJosephus: https://www.julianspriggs.co.uk/pages/Josephus_Babel*I mistakenly referred to Eller's book as homeward bound when it should have been “Outward Bound.” Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Link to more info: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2025/05/29/drrondel/A CONVERSATION ON EXISTENTIAL ANXIETY I am pleased to share with you my recent conversation on a topic that haunts many of us: anxiety. Today, we dive into the connection between philosophy and anxiety with Dr. David Rondel, a philosophy professor and author of "A Danger, Which We Do Not Know: A Philosophical Journey into Anxiety." In his work, Dr. Rondel explores his journey through anxiety. From the wisdom of thinkers like Kierkegaard and William James to the challenges of modern anxieties like eco-anxiety and social media stress, Dr. Rondel shows us how embracing anxiety can lead to personal growth and a greater understanding of ourselves.I would be thrilled for you to join this poignant and perennially relevant discussion! About Dr. RondelDavid Rondel is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Nevada. He is the author of Pragmatist Egalitarianism (Oxford University Press, 2018), and editor or co-editor of four additional books: Pessimism of the Intellect, Optimism of the Will: The Political Philosophy of Kai Nielsen (University of Calgary Press, 2012), Pragmatism and Justice (Oxford University Press, 2017), The Cambridge Companion to Rorty (Cambridge University Press, 2021), and The Moral Psychology of Anxiety (Lexington, 2024).His website: https://www.davidrondel.com/aboutThe book: https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Which-Not-Know-Philosophical/dp/0197767249Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from watching or listening to the YouTube Channel or Podcast if you are likely to be offended or adversely impacted by any of these topics. Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only. Please do not consider any of the content clinical or professional advice. None of the content can substitute mental health intervention. Opinions and views expressed by the host and the guests are personal views and they reserve the right to change their opinions. We also cannot guarantee that everything mentioned is factual and completely accurate. Any action you take based on the information in this episode is taken at your own risk.

Hvordan er det at tro på Gud og et evigt liv? Hvordan kan man finde troen hos Søren Kierkegaard? Hvad er det han skriver, som er så meningsgivende? Hvad sker der, når vi dør? Hvordan er det at tro på genopstandelse? Hvilken styrke ligger der i bevidstheden om et evigt liv? Hvordan kan man tro på både naturvidenskaben og Gud? Hvor kan man starte, hvis man gerne vil tro på noget? Vært: Peter Lund Madsen Gæst: Sørine Gotfredsen Glæd dig til dagens episode, som du nu kan høre i DR Lyd.

We discuss why simplicity is so important to human flourishing. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/My Article on Controlling Language: https://medium.com/@thewayfourth/circumscribing-god-fd618dc4eb86 Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Hotel Bar Sessions, your favorite philosophical trio—Leigh Johnson, Rick Lee, and Talia Bettcher—dive headfirst into the squirmy, complicated world of cringe. From wedding speeches gone wrong to tone-deaf icebreaker confessions, they unpack the peculiar affective cocktail we experience when someone's self-presentation dramatically misfires. Cringe isn't just about secondhand embarrassment—it's a visceral, full-body response that blends aesthetic, moral, and even ontological dissonance.Leigh kicks off the discussion by proposing that cringe moments represent aesthetic failures that are rarely just personal—they feel universal. Drawing on Kant, Foucault, Butler, and even Kierkegaard, the hosts unpack how cringe exposes the fragile choreography of our social performances. Talia and Rick help flesh out how laughter at cringe can be a nervous coping mechanism, an act of social policing, or even a weird kind of solidarity. Whether it's Succession's Kendall Roy, real-life icebreaker disasters, or awkward philosophical conference moments, they ask what makes cringe feel so charged—and sometimes so politically consequential.Ultimately, this episode suggests that cringe is a kind of social flare-up: a breakdown in dialogical flow, a misfire in performance, a moment when norms wobble and the audience winces. But it's also a space for critique. Who gets to decide what's cringe and why? Is labeling something as cringe always an act of control, or can it sometimes challenge the boundaries of the “we” who makes those rules? This episode may be uncomfortable, but it'll definitely leave you thinking—and maybe cringing at your past self just a little less harshly.Full episode notes available at this link:https://hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/cringe-------------------If you enjoy Hotel Bar Sessions podcast, please be sure to subscribe and submit a rating/review! Better yet, you can support this podcast by signing up to be one of our Patrons at patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!Follow us on Blue Sky @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social, on Facebook, on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How does simplicity fit into a podcast on nonviolence? How did we arrive at this topic?A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is God's will for your life more of a dot or a circle? That's one of the questions addressed by Grammy Award–winning producer and artist Charlie Peacock, whose new memoir Roots & Rhythm explores what it means to find one's calling in life, how to heal from the past, and how to give up the quest for holding on to power. This conversation reveals at least one middle-school-era debate over what counts as “Christian music” (spoiler: there was almost a fistfight over Amy Grant), and they explore deeper questions about fame, ambition, and why some artists burn out while others grow deeper with time.   Peacock shares stories behind producing music for Amy Grant, Switchfoot, and The Civil Wars—and what he's learned from the visible economies of success and the hidden “Great Economy” about which Wendell Berry wrote.   You'll hear thoughtful conversation on everything from Zen Buddhism and Jack Kerouac to AI and the future of music. Along the way, Peacock reflects on a note found after his mother's death, a formative encounter with Kierkegaard, and what it means to live with grace as “an antidote to karma.” Peacock and Moore also talk about Frederick Buechner and Merle Haggard, as well as fatherhood, how to find a “circle of affirmation,” and why failing is as important as succeeding. If you're curious about how art and faith intersect in an age of algorithms and ambition, this conversation offers a human and hopeful perspective. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: Roots & Rhythm: A Life in Music by Charlie Peacock On the Road: The Original Scroll by Jack Kerouac  Distant Neighbors: The Selected Letters of Wendell Berry and Gary Snyder Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription to CT magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing: ConclusionA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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¿Alguna vez te has sentido vacío incluso cuando lo tienes “todo”? Este no es un video más. Es una carta. Un susurro directo a tu alma. Un viaje emocional que te va a llevar desde las máscaras que aprendiste a ponerte… hasta el corazón olvidado de tu niño interior. Johnny Abraham te lleva de la mano a través de las voces más sabias de la psicología profunda —Carl Jung, Maslow, Frankl, Kierkegaard, Rogers y Adler— para ayudarte a despertar de esa vida en automático que te está alejando de ti mismo. Aquí no hablamos de teorías vacías. Hablamos de tu sombra. De tus miedos. Del éxito que no llena, del dolor que transforma, y del momento en que dejas de correr para empezar a vivir. Este video es para ti si sientes que llegaste lejos pero perdiste algo en el camino. Si tu alma te está gritando “ya basta de fingir”. Si estás listo para dejar de vivir como adulto frustrado y volver a gozar como niño auténtico.

Tune in to hear:Why should we take heed of our internal anxiety that expresses that something is not quite right in our lives?Why do Existential Philosophers think of anxiety as a potential catalyst for personal growth rather than a hindrance?How can passion help us give our anxiety form and function?How did the philosopher Heidegger think about anxiety's role in our lives?How does Albert Camus relate anxiety to one's sense of the weariness of life?LinksThe Soul of WealthConnect with UsMeet Dr. Daniel CrosbyCheck Out All of Orion's PodcastsPower Your Growth with OrionCompliance Code: 0983-U-25093

This week, Greg has locked David and Alex out of the recording room, and replaced them with Kierkegaard scholars Rob Wyllie & Matt Dinan. Together, they dive into Kierkegaard's Philosophical Fragments to examine what it means to become a self, whether truth can be received as a gift, and why Socrates might need a divine upgrade. It's a lively exploration of paradox, passion, and the mysteries at the heart of religious existence.

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, professor, and Dean of Intellectual Foundations at the University of Austin, Jacob Howland. They discuss man's finitude and his grasping for the infinite, how orientation can provide limitless abundance or a bottomless fall, where Socrates and the Talmud overlap, and why God offers Abraham adventure as the covenant. Jacob Howland is the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of Intellectual Foundations at the University of Austin. Previously he was McFarlin Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Tulsa, where he taught from 1988 to 2020. Howland has published five books and roughly sixty scholarly articles and review essays on the thought of Plato, Aristotle, Xenophon, Kierkegaard, the Talmud, the Holocaust, ideological tyranny, and other subjects  A past winner of the University of Tulsa Outstanding Teacher Award and the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award, he has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Littauer Foundation, the Earhart Foundation, and the Koch Foundation, and has lectured in Israel, France, England, Romania, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and at universities around the United States.  His most recent book is Glaucon's Fate: History, Myth, and Character in Plato's Republic, Paul Dry Books, 2018. This episode was filmed on March 15th, 2025.  | Links | For Jacob Howland: Read Howland's most recent publication “Glaucon's Fate: History, Myth, and Character in Plato's Republic” https://a.co/d/7EGH57y Howland's philosophy website and blog https://www.jacobhowland.com/?_sm_nck=1 

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Cassandra Nelson, author of "A Theology of Fiction," joins me to discuss the importance of pursuing Godly truths in a secular culture, as well as the need to provide wisdom through literature. - - -  Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan