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Peter Rollins

Philosopher exploring themes of community, alienation, and the human condition. Known for his work in radical theology and psychoanalysis.

Top 10 podcasts with Peter Rollins

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38 snips
Sep 1, 2025 • 53min

503 | I’d Rather Be Alone

In this conversation, philosopher Peter Rollins delves into the intricate relationship between community and individuality. He discusses how social anxiety can breed isolation and unnecessary divisions among people. Rollins explores the unique insights introverts have compared to extroverts, emphasizing the need for authentic connections over superficial interactions. The episode also touches on the impact of technology on community dynamics and the importance of embracing imperfections in relationships, advocating for mutual dignity and compassion.
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25 snips
Nov 18, 2024 • 57min

Death of God w/ Peter Rollins

Join Peter Rollins, a thinker known for his innovative 'Church of the Contradiction,' as he dives into radical theology and the concept of the death of God. He explores why traditional beliefs may feel insufficient and playfully connects Bigfoot to quantum physics. The conversation navigates existential struggles, community through shared experiences, and the powerful role of liturgy. Rollins also delves into how confronting mortality can lead to profound personal insights, revealing the complexities of faith and belief in the modern world.
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25 snips
Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 8min

Getting Your Money In Alignment with Philosopher and Storyteller Peter Rollins

Peter Rollins, an Irish philosopher and storyteller, dives deep into the interplay between money and fulfillment. He shares insights on aligning financial choices with personal values, emphasizing the importance of harmonizing money, time, and attention for a fulfilling life. The discussion covers the cultural significance of gift-giving, personal transformations beyond materialism, and the complex relationship between money, identity, and desire. Rollins challenges listeners to reflect on what truly matters, encouraging mindful spending and meaningful connections.
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15 snips
Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 22min

#131 – Peter Rollins: The Philosophy of Deconstruction

Philosopher Peter Rollins delves into deconstructing faith, emphasizing the power of questioning religious narratives. Discussions include negation in theology, work culture in Ireland and America, the gift economy, love, and bridging divides through embracing diversity and challenging beliefs.
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12 snips
Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 27min

Making Sense of Negative Theology: Peter Rollins, Part 2

Peter Rollins, a philosopher and trinitarian Christian, delves into negative theology, differences in philosophical approaches, biblical themes, and his views on the historic Christian church. The discussion explores the Trinity, embracing emptiness to find God, and the relationship between quantum mechanics and ontological unknowing. It also touches on shared trauma, social bonds, and the pursuit of existence over productivity.
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12 snips
Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 4min

Disillusionment, Pyrotheology, and the Death of God: Peter Rollins, Part 1

Philosopher Peter Rollins discusses disillusionment, pyrotheology, and the death of God. They explore questioning faith, embracing dissatisfaction, and ethical boundaries. Delve into Goedel's Incompleteness Theorem, epistemic unknowing, and the trinitarian nature of reality.
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5 snips
May 5, 2024 • 1h 25min

The Positive Side of Negativity | Nothing Lives, Nothing Binds, Nothing Saves

Peter Rollins, an expert in philosophy and theology, explores topics like embracing hysteria for liberation, communion as a shared bond, the transformative power of theology, unseen depression indicators, navigating belief and doubt in church circles, and embracing anxiety through art and reflection in a thought-provoking conversation.
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4 snips
Apr 6, 2024 • 28min

Ideological Enjoyment

Peter Rollins, a philosopher and theologian, explores the distinction between ideological enjoyment and Joissants, discussing the intertwining of fear and pleasure. The podcast delves into the symbolism of the Jew in fascism, projecting internal conflicts onto external entities. It also discusses the concept of object a as a source of pleasure and proposes an emancipatory form of enjoyment through self-reflection and societal dismantling.
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Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 5min

Todd McGowan & Peter Rollins: Hegel & Radical Christianity

Todd McGowan and Peter Rollins discuss the radicalization of Hegel through Christianity, exploring topics such as contradiction, dialectics, political action, love, loss, lack, and liturgical practices. They also touch on the influence of Todd's book on the community, examining Christian values in political figures and the concept of the death and return of God.
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Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 53min

Peter Rollins & Richard Boothby: Unknowing & Radical Christianity

In this podcast, Peter Rollins and Richard Boothby discuss the posture of unknowing and a radical Lacanian interpretation of Christianity. They explore topics such as Rick's approach to religion and personal reflections on his son's suicide. Pete introduces his Lacanian approach to Christianity and they delve into the relationship between Jesus and Paul. The discussion also covers Hegel and the divided Absolute, the practice of a radical Lacanian Christianity through transformance art, and much more!

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