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
Apr 27, 2022 • 22min
Soren & Social Media: Part I
How would or should have Soren interacted with The Corsair? How does this instruct us on our interactions with others on Social Media and how does being silent help? This is a big topic so be patient as I work through this.
Apr 22, 2022 • 25min
Soren & Silence
Soren offers surprising advice on how to respond to trouble, trial, and tribulation. Be silent.
Apr 20, 2022 • 24min
The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air
We get into the public vs. private side of life. Soren had high highs and low lows. That didn’t make him a hypocrite. It made him human.
Apr 14, 2022 • 24min
Incommensurabilty
Who knows why the John Updike essay in the 2005 New Yorker is titled this. Maybe I should read it again. In this episode, I delve into Soren’s conflict with The Corsair. Actually can hear birds chirping a bit in the background!
Apr 11, 2022 • 26min
Soren & The Future
Soren speaks about the anxiety we experience concerning the future. The expectancy of faith is the antidote for this condition.
Apr 9, 2022 • 41min
Soren: Suffering & Joy
Soren writes that real joy always lies on the far side of suffering. What do you think? First 20 minutes before Soren writings or so are housekeeping items. So, fast forward as needed. But does provide some updates on important things.
Apr 7, 2022 • 51min
Soren and Anxiety & Depression
Explore the fascinating insights on anxiety as the "dizziness of freedom" and how it shapes personal growth. Delve into the struggles of creativity during times of mental health crises, especially among youth. Discover the pressures of societal beauty standards and their impact on self-image. Uncover radical teachings on parental guidance and the dignity of individuals from biblical perspectives. Finally, examine the critique of capitalism and its connection to modern anxieties, providing a rich tapestry of complex ideas and contemporary relevance.
Apr 6, 2022 • 41min
Soren & The Institution
Listen in as Soren & I develop a case for why institutions can be downright dangerous.
Apr 4, 2022 • 49min
Soren Kierkegaard & Tom Becker
Tom Becker is the Curator of The Row House Forum. He’s a smart guy BUT not super informed about Soren. So, see what happens when Tom takes on the Soren K. Quote that “Faith sees best in the dark.”
Mar 31, 2022 • 24min
Soren Continued: The Expectancy of Faith
We continue to walk through this Upbuilding Discourse. Correction: It was not Seward that was nearly beaten to death by a Southerner on the Senate Floor. It was Sumner. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caning_of_Charles_Sumner?wprov=sfti1
