Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard

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.

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!

Soren speaks about the anxiety we experience concerning the future. The expectancy of faith is the antidote for this condition.

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.

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.

Listen in as Soren & I develop a case for why institutions can be downright dangerous.

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.”

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

Joe Biden in his recent address to the Polish people in Warsaw utilized a Soren quote about “Faith Seeing Best In The Dark.” Or reasonable paraphrase. Biden’s life has been marred by tragedy. He speaks with clarity in what will go down in history (hopefully) as a great speech. Giving hope to the Ukrainians.

Exploring the concept of faith and future expectations, the podcast delves into the superiority of faith over worldly possessions. Imelda Marcos's pursuit of power and prestige and the perils of compromising integrity for worldly success are also discussed, adding depth to the exploration of faith in uncertain times.