
Peter Rollins - The Archive
This is an archive of various talks and reflections that Peter has given in recent years. The archive is constantly being updated with old and new material, so subscribe to be kept up to date.
Latest episodes

Feb 3, 2025 • 48min
Trash of the World | In Defence of Non-Identity Politics
Trash of the World | In Defence of Non-Identity Politics by Peter Rollins

Dec 1, 2024 • 55min
Beyond the Fetish | Faith and the Contradiction
Beyond the Fetish | Faith and the Contradiction by Peter Rollins

Nov 12, 2024 • 15min
Belief, Knowledge and the Fetish
Belief, Knowledge and the Fetish by Peter Rollins

Nov 3, 2024 • 47min
The Pervert's Guide to Church | Between Knowledge and Belief
The Pervert's Guide to Church | Between Knowledge and Belief by Peter Rollins

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h
Encountering the Hysterical Absolute
The discussion opens with insights from a recent leadership retreat, hinting at the complexities of disavowed enjoyment. It dives into the connection between religious experiences and human alienation, proposing a radical liturgical approach. Therapy concepts are explored, notably the Master's Discourse and its role in guiding clients. The limitations of self-help are critiqued, emphasizing the need for deeper self-exploration. The impact of exclusion is illustrated through a friend's chess journey, revealing growth through confronting unconscious desires.

Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 11min
The Death Drive Denomination | Pyrotheology and Future Church
In this talk I clarify the theory and technology of Pyrotheology using the Lacanian ideas of Demand, Desire and Drive

May 7, 2024 • 5min
Wake Festival
Wake Festival by Peter Rollins

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.

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.

Apr 4, 2024 • 25min
Don't Steal What You Don't Understand: Religion as Belief and Function
Explore the nuances of morning reflections and the habit of critiquing evangelical Christianity. Delve into how hidden traumas can fuel bullying, emphasizing self-awareness. Discover religion's role beyond belief, particularly in mental health. Examine the interplay of desire and anxiety, revealing how rituals act as psychological tools. Learn about the dual nature of faith as a coping mechanism and the challenges faced when those beliefs are questioned.
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