Psyche

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mark Gerard Murphy. Mark has 15+ years of professional experience as a teacher, lecturer, and module convener. Mark is the author of 15+ publications with well-known academic journals and publishers. He has a forthcoming book monograph on Lacan and John of the Cross with Palgrave Macmillan. https://www.sublationmag.com/post/chatgpt-a-new-unconscious Episode Highlights: Lacan, mystical theology, spirituality St. John of the Cross, dark night of the soul, desire Byung-Chul Han, Capitalism & Death Drive The relationship between the spiritual & the social ChatGPT & the unconscious Much more!

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Jonathan Foster. Jonathan is the author of Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe.  Episode Highlights:  The death of his daughter and how that event shaped his theology Rene Girard & mimetic theory Open & relational theology Evolution of religion Centrality of love Much more!

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. He is also the author of The Devil and His Advocates  and The Rise of the Vampire .  In this episode, we discuss his translation of Byung-Chul Han's The Burnout Society.  Episode Highlights:  Erik's intellectual and philosophical roots The nuances of being a translator A look at the distinctive style of Han's writing An exploration of the word "boredom" in Han's philosophy Heidegger & contemplation Much more!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Barry Taylor. We explore the philosophical work of Byung-Chul Han in conversation with radical theology.  Episode Highlights: Achievement society  Contemplation Boredom & Creativity  Porn, Transparency and the Loss of Opacity Radical Mysticism  Much more!

In this episode, I connect with Dr. Richard Boothby. This is the third episode exploring his wonderful book, Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred. Rick is a professor of philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. He is the author of several books, including Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide. Episode Highlights:  Summary of Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred Keiji Nishitani's Religion and Nothingness  Nietzsche, Christianity and nihilism  Heidegger and Dasein Sunyata and absolute emptiness    Persona  Kenosis  Love Koan  So much more! Episode on Blown Away Episodes on Embracing The Void #1, #2 (with Peter Rollins)

In this episode, I speak with Kevin Sweeney. Kevin was the co-founder and lead pastor of Imagine Church.  He is the host of podcast “The Church Needs Therapy” and is the author of two books The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It’s Okay For Everyone to Relax and The Joy of Letting Go: One Thing Has The Power to Change Everything Episode Highlights: Psychedelic mushrooms & mysticism  Changing beliefs versus a shift in consciousness  A spirituality of subtraction  Letting go as an ongoing posture toward self and the world  Being held by Love  Much more!

In this episode, I speak with Elliott Morgan. Elliott a stand-up comedian, writer, host, and founding member of The Valleyfolk. He is also a host of The Fundamentalists, a weekly podcast with philosopher Dr. Peter Rollins.  Episode Highlights: Our shared love of Jeffrey Kripal  Depth psychology  Jordan Peterson & James Hillman  Synchronicity  Masculinity  Much More! 

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Barry Taylor. Barry is a theologian-philosopher, musician, artist, academic and writer.  Episode Highlights: Situationist Jesus Instagram account Listening to our enemies  Social media and the dark side of technology Radical theology  A radical theology of shoes  Much more!

In this episode, I speak with Alex Blondeau. Alex is a feral theologian with a PhD  from Luther Seminary, a Native Prairie Restoration Practitioner, and a photographer. In this episode we discuss two of his articles on Paul Tillich.  Article: Prayer Does Not Work: Paul Tillich & Centering Prayer  Article: Paul Tillich, Salvation, and Big, Unnecessary, Crazy, Travel Adventure Alex's Blog: Living Through Death  Harrison Ford: I Know Who The Fuck I Am

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Matt Cardin. Matt Cardin is a writer and freelance editor living in North Central Arkansas. With a Ph.D. in leadership and a master’s degree in religious studies, he writes frequently about the intersection of religion, horror, art, and creativity. He is also Vice President of Academic Affairs at North Arkansas College.  Episode Highlights: Sleep paralysis The Paranormal Christianity Dreams The daemon muse Robert Anton Wilson Lovecraft Jeffrey Kripal Erik Davis Much more! Matt's website: https://mattcardin.com Matt's Substack: Living Into The Dark A Course in Demonic Creativity