Rod Dreher, an American conservative journalist and author known for works like The Benedict Option, joins Elizabeth Oldfield to discuss profound topics. They explore the impact of the Catholic sex abuse scandal on faith, his journey to Eastern Orthodoxy, and the search for spiritual transcendence. Dreher shares insights on humor in grief, the importance of community in chaos, and his views on contemporary political issues. Their conversation dives into personal transformation, supernatural experiences, and the need for compassion in a divided society.
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Order and Hierarchy
Dreher finds a sense of order and hierarchy comforting, stemming from his upbringing in the American South.
He contrasts the South's formality with the perceived disorder of other regions, emphasizing the sense of security it provides.
question_answer ANECDOTE
The Importance of Humor
Dreher values humor, exemplified by his Uncle Murphy's irreverent attitude towards death.
This anecdote highlights the importance of levity and joy in navigating life's challenges.
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Family, Place, and Idolatry
Dreher's return to his hometown after his sister's death led to unexpected family rejection and personal struggles.
This experience revealed the dangers of idolizing family and place, prompting a reevaluation of his core values.
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Rod Dreher and Elizabeth Oldfield delve into Rod's coverage of the Catholic sex abuse scandal, converting to Eastern Orthodoxy, his views on immigration and Donald Trump and supernatural experiences.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 What is Sacred to you? Rod Dreher answers
00:06:28 Family, Place, and the Weight of Expectations
00:10:16 Moral Foundations and Personal Crisis
00:17:54 The Benedict Option: A Call to Intentional Living
00:26:25 The Journey to Orthodoxy and the Search for Transcendence
00:30:39 Living in Wonder: Rediscovering the Enchanted World
00:33:03 The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Awareness
00:36:44 Encounters with the Divine: Transformative Stories
00:39:41 Spiritual climate
00:43:03 Conservative politics, Trump and faith
00:48:42 The willingness to suffer for your beliefs
Keywords:
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