

Brendan Graham Dempsey and Luke Bhencke: Metamodern Christianity?
Jul 27, 2024
Brendan Graham Dempsey, a writer and director of Sky Meadow Institute, teams up with Luke Bhencke, a practitioner of Gurdjieff’s teachings. They explore Christianity's evolution in today’s metamodern world and how Gurdjieff's Fourth Way intersects with modern faith. The duo discusses the search for genuine expressions of spirituality, the fluidity of religious identity, and the importance of integrating rationality with deeper mythopoetic insights. They advocate for a Christianity that emphasizes practice and personal connection while navigating contemporary challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Metamodern Christianity: Bridging Tradition and Contemporary Faith
05:25 • 22min
Exploring Christ and Spirituality's Foundations
27:34 • 11min
Navigating Faith and Identity
38:42 • 12min
Exploring the Practicalities of Christian Faith
51:01 • 1min
Metamodern Christianity: Bridging Belief and Practice
52:29 • 18min
The Inexhaustible Nature of Storytelling and Mortality Awareness
01:10:56 • 4min
Modernity and Metamodernism: A Balanced Reflection
01:15:10 • 7min