Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
"The Father of Existentialism" Danish writer, poet, philosopher, and Christian thinker Soren Kierkegaard, has much to teach us about our lives. Join me weekly as we take on his writings and think about how his brilliant and profound insights illuminate our way in a complicated and confusing world. I contribute a considerable amount of my own processing of Soren’s ideas and add my own personal experiences. As Soren would wish his readers to do. This is spiritual insight and truth for the real world.
Latest episodes
May 31, 2022 • 24min
Memorial Day 2022
I finish the book “The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air” and tie it to Memorial Day and a reflection of how eternity must make us mindful. Correction: Lincoln spoke after the much longer orator at the Gettysburg Address. https://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/civil/jb_civil_gettysbg_3.html#:~:text=President%20Lincoln%20Delivered%20the%20Gettysburg%20Address&text=The%20speaker%20before%20Lincoln%2C%20Edward,He%20spoke%20for%20two%20hours
May 25, 2022 • 1h 15min
Madison Myers: Soren K. For The Next Generation
I chat with Madison Myers, an up and coming visual artist who recently graduated from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.She exemplifies the individual artistic spirit that Soren writes about. Here is https://maddijane1312.wixsite.com/myersmarketing Also discuss this essay, https://www.themarginalian.org/2014/11/26/kierkegaard-individual-crowd-conformity-minority/
May 23, 2022 • 23min
Lily & Bird: Casting Cares Upon the Lord
Cast our cares upon the Lord, for he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7. And hold onto Joy. Casting & Holding. A double-move.
May 18, 2022 • 23min
Soren & C.S. On Joy. Part II
Imagine if Soren and C.S. Lewis met over tea or an ale and had something to say to each other as friends? I hypothesize a bit about what they might say to each other and other matters about Joy. If you wish to read my thoughts about the Buffalo Tragedy, follow this link http://bierkergaard.blogspot.com/2022/05/buffalo-shooting.html?m=1
May 16, 2022 • 21min
Soren and C.S. Lewis Part I
Soren and C.S. Lewis writings on Joy is today’s topic. Some reflection on the mass shooting in Buffalo is discussed and how to view it in light of eternity.
May 12, 2022 • 24min
Two Masters
Soren starts to really bring the Silence, Listen to God, and Obedience process into focus. He is clear and unequivocal. You cannot serve two Masters (as Jesus said). Ambivalence is not an acceptable response. It is dangerous.
May 9, 2022 • 21min
The God of Patience
God wants us to be silent and to obey him. Good that he is patient, as Soren writes in his book “The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air.”
May 5, 2022 • 21min
Happy Birthday to Soren!
Today, May 5 in 1813, Soren was born in Copenhagen. I reflect a bit on what makes him the unique thinker that he is and why we must laud people like him.
May 4, 2022 • 30min
Soren & Social Media Part III
I finally conclude this three episode trilogy on Soren & Social Media. Can I hear an “Amen?” Shout out to Norway where this podcast is Number 1 for Spirituality! My people!
May 2, 2022 • 31min
Soren and Social Media Part II
We continue to go in-depth on Soren’s conflict with The Corsair and its relevance to Social Media. I give some ideas about how to interact with social media and not let the crowd drown out needed voices.
