Episode 183: The Lead Domino Effect: Transformation Begins with a Blueprint
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Jun 18, 2024
Discussing the blueprint of the human person by Pope John Paul II, the podcast explores its impact on modern culture and psychology. Emphasizing JP2's importance in understanding human nature, it delves into consciousness, addiction, and the fusion of Thomistic Philosophy with Phenomenology. The discussion highlights the need to integrate JP2's teachings into mainstream society for a holistic approach to psychology.
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JP2's Unique Philosophical Blueprint
St. John Paul II's philosophy uniquely merges Thomistic philosophy with phenomenology to address contemporary human questions.
This approach unlocks understanding of inner experience and subjective truth alongside objective reality.
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Consciousness Connects Subjective and Objective
Consciousness links our inner subjective experience with objective truth like beauty.
Discrepancies between inner feelings and objective reality reveal psychological dynamics to explore.
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Subconscious as Active Interior Space
JP2 describes the subconscious as a dynamic interior space beneath consciousness where pushed-away content resides.
This content seeks expression, explaining why unconscious material emerges when our defenses weaken.
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A continuation of our series on the psychology of Pope John Paul II. In this episode, Dr. Greg discusses JP2’s blueprint of the human person and how it is the answer to all the problems we face today. When it comes to transforming our culture, this is the lead domino that will knock over every other domino.
Discussed in this episode:
What it means to have a blueprint of the human person
Every moment of our humanity is impacted by the teachings of Pope John Paul II (JP2)
JP2 answers the questions of contemporary man
For therapists and psychologists, the practical implications of having a blueprint of the human person
Why JP2 is the most important psychologist of the last 200 years (more important than Freud, Brene Brown, Jordan Peterson, and literally any other)
Catholic therapists have to be experts of consciousness
The proper understanding of the terms “self realization” and “self actualization”
The difference between self knowledge and self awareness
How addiction limits human freedom
The philosophy of JP2 as the most effective approach to a contemporary understanding of the human person
JP2’s work uniquely marries together two philosophical systems: Thomistic Philosophy and Phenomenology
Why the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas alone is not enough to convert most people today
Ways to join the mission to bring the psychology of JP2 to mainstream society
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