Things Hidden

A sociologist told 189,000 people religion is dying because we figured out cell phones. In this episode, we fact-check his viral video (and the book behind it) what's real, what's spin, and why church decline does not equal losing faith in God.

In this episode we dive into the recent Texas mandate, bible passages in public school classrooms. We specifically cover Jonah and the Whale, with what passages the children in kindergarten, and the second grade will read. Jonah and the Whale has a ton of deeper meaning, so lets dive into it.

Jonathan Pageau, a public intellectual known for decoding religious symbolism, gives an 18-minute keynote linking Arthurian legend to modern tech. He frames the Grail and Lance as technologies, explains the Moloch trap of competitive sacrifice, and urges asking whom technology serves. He closes with a call to deepen spiritual and human practices to avoid becoming servants to machines.

Gavin Ortlund, pastor and theologian who defends orthodox Protestant readings, tackles whether Jesus claimed divinity. He examines Mark 2, trial imagery, Pauline evidence, and the Ehrman debate. Short, sharp discussions cover authority, blasphemy charges, the trilemma and whether early texts portray a high Christology.

A dive into apophatic theology and why negation keeps God from becoming an idol. Moses at Sinai and Gregory of Nyssa frame a path toward encountering the hidden divine. The essence versus energies distinction is explored with a black hole metaphor. Mystical practices like hesychasm and the Jesus Prayer are described as ways to silence limiting mental images.

Philip Goff, philosopher of mind and panpsychism advocate who converted to a nontraditional form of Christianity. He recounts his intellectual journey from atheism back to faith. He explores a 'God-ish' hypothesis of limited power, links fine-tuning to theology, rethinks atonement as participatory union, and reflects on prayer, resurrection, and a quieter spiritual life.

They connect recent UAP disclosures and mysterious scientist deaths to Biblical accounts of nonhuman intelligences. They survey angelic hierarchies, the watchers and Nephilim, and parallels between ancient visions and modern UFO reports. They weigh natural, technological, and supernatural explanations while urging calm and faith amidst uncertainty.

Welcome to Things Hidden. This episode focuses on cultivating a positive mindset and fostering personal growth. We explore strategies for self-development and share success stories that illustrate effective productivity tips. By practicing The Jesus Prayer, you can achieve a state of flow in your daily life. ️

Interviewer, a Protestant provocateur, asks foundational questions about continuity, salvation, and resurgence. Jonathan Pageau, an Orthodox iconographer and public intellectual, explores symbolism, liturgy, theosis, apostolic continuity, councils, and why young people are drawn to Orthodoxy. They discuss embodiment, communal prayer, and how ritual and coherence offer a powerful alternative to modernity.

Welcome to Things Hidden. This episode explores the deep connections between faith and various aspects of existence, including religion, philosophy, and spirituality. We discuss how these elements intersect with physics, evolution, consciousness, and technological innovation, all with the purpose of fostering a closer relationship with God and understanding "gods plan". ️