Psyche

In this episode, I speak with Phuc Luu. Phuc is an author, teacher and theologian in Houston, TX. In this episode, we discuss Byung-Chul Han's The Transparency Society. Episode Highlights: Jeremy Benthan's panopticon Moses and the opacity of God Transparency and trust Character formation and suffering Plato's cave, poets and the telos of humans Much more! Jesus of the East episode

The podcast explores the disappearance of rituals in modern society, focusing on community, closure, death, authenticity, and nostalgia for the 1980s. It delves into the significance of rituals in fostering meaning, the impact of authenticity on individualism and community, and the evolving societal emphasis on internal emotional experiences. The discussion also highlights the need to engage with diverse experiences for personal growth and reflects on societal shifts from the analog era to the digital age.

In this episode, I have a casual conversation with Elisabeth Schilling about the philosophy of Byung-Chul Han. Episode Highlights: Ritual Transparency Spiritual but not religious movement The human Other as a form of transcendence The long-lasting mental health effects of the pandemic Intrapsychic emotion vs public feeling More more!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mark Gerard Murphy. Episode highlights: Marks thoughts on God, Christ, & sin Slavoj's Zizek's recent engagement with his work Lacan & spirituality The theology of Eric Przywara Byung-Chul Han & positivity Enjoy! First Episode with Mark

In this episode, I speak with Grant Maxwell. We discuss his book Integration and Difference: Constructing a Mythical Dialectic. Episode Highlights: Alfred North Whitehead Isabelle Stengers Constructivism Abuse of Power Reflections on happiness and peace Much more! Twitter: @grantmaxwell Part 1

This is a special episode exploring Byung-Chul Han's The Agony of Eros. Three scholars and one psychotherapist explore various themes from the book. Elisabeth Schilling Barry Taylor Erik Butler Quique Autrey

In this episode, I speak with Patrick McGrath-Muñiz. This is the sixth installment of my series with Patrick exploring the first twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Patrick is a professional artist from Puerto Rico. His work has been featured in art galleries and museums across the country. In this episode, we explore the symbolism and significance of the Pope card. Episode Highlights: Capitalism & consumerism as the new religion The senex archetype and the loss of wisdom Byung-Chul Han and the importance of ritual The value of listening and building bridges Website: https://www.patrickmcgrath-art.comPatrick's Tarot Deck: https://www.usgamesinc.com/tarot-neocolonial-de-las-americas.html

In this episode, I speak with Grant Maxwell. Grant is the author of Integration and Difference: Constructing a Mythical Dialectic, The Dynamics of Transformation: Tracing an Emerging World View and How Does It Feel?: Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Philosophy of Rock and Roll. He has served as a professor at Baruch College and Lehman College in New York, and he has written articles and chapters for Deleuze and Guattari Studies, Penn State Press, the Journal of Religion and Popular Culture, the American Philosophical Association blog, American Songwriter magazine, and Interalia Magazine. He holds a PhD from the City University of New York’s Graduate Center, and he lives in the Virgin Islands with his wife and two sons. Twitter: @grantmaxwell Episode Highlights: Grant's intellectual journey His connection with Richard Tarnas Deleuze's connection to Jung James Hillman's polytheistic psychology A critique of Jordan Peterson's philosophy Reflections on the micro fascisms in our society today Much more!

In this episode, I speak with Jay Bakker.  Jay is a speaker, author and leads the Revolution Gathering in Seattle, Washington. He is also the co-host of the Saint Tammy podcast. In this episode we discuss Paul Tillich, MLK Jr., the recent school shooting in Nashville, and the importance of love. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Erik Butler. Erik is a research fellow at the Yale School of Drama. Erik translates literature and scholarship from French, German, and other European languages.  In this episode, we discuss his translation of Byung-Chul Han's, In The Swarm: Digital Prospects Episode Highlights: Digital fingers vs active hands Shitstorm outrage vs political rage Portrait vs selfie Swarm vs crowd Carl Schmitt Much more