Paul VanderKlay's Podcast

I am a minister in the Christian Reformed Church. I have a YouTube channel where I do commentary on religion, theology, belief, and thought leaders like Jordan Peterson, Eric and Bret Weinstein, the IDW and anything else I find interesting. I also have conversations with many in my audience.

Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 2h 58min

Can a Christianity Shaved of Ethnic Heritage Resolve the Western Individualist's Meaning Crisis full

Friday Livestream

May 16, 2025 • 1h 11min

Naive Materialism Governing the AI Apocalypse in a World Awakening to Spiritual Principalities

Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist and film critic known for his conservative viewpoints, dives deep into the complexities of artificial intelligence and its implications on society. He explores the philosophical ties between AI, consciousness, and spirituality, urging a balance between technology and human values. The conversation challenges materialistic perspectives and raises critical questions about education, child development, and the evolving nature of work in a digital age. Douthat also critiques the utopian visions of AI, highlighting the need for a thoughtful approach to future advancements.

May 15, 2025 • 1h 47min

Martin Shaw Continued: Understanding Hermes, JBP, Pageau, the Bish, and Purgatory for Writers

In this engaging discussion, mythologist and storyteller Martin Shaw dives into the imaginative essence of Hermes, exploring his role as a muse for creativity. He contrasts modern digital culture with age-old myths, highlighting community growth within the Orthodox Christian context. Shaw reflects on the disconnect many feel with contemporary faith and introduces his upcoming book, 'Liturgies of the Wild.' He offers practical insights into maintaining authenticity in writing amidst evolving communication platforms, and emphasizes the lasting value of the written word.

May 11, 2025 • 55min

The Joys and the Dangers of the Current Re-Wilding of the Church and the World. With Martin Shaw

You can find Martin on Substack at the House of Beasts and Vines. https://martinshaw.substack.com/ You can find Martin Shaw on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@JAWBONE_MartinShaw Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg Midwestuary Conference August 22-24 in Chicago https://www.midwestuary.com/ https://www.meetup.com/sacramento-estuary/ My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://calendly.com/paulvanderklay/one2one There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333 If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/ All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos. https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give

May 10, 2025 • 43min

Does Convergent Evolution suggest a Divine Design? Bret Weinstein on Tucker Carlson vs Sam Tideman

⁨@TuckerCarlson⁩ Tucker and Bret Weinstein Debate Evolution, God’s Existence, Israel, and Will AI Gain Consciousness? https://youtu.be/LaH2QalhJLI?si=mIrrDMHCy_l07YAo ⁨@transfigured3673⁩ The Ontology of Spirit in Jonathan Pageau and John Vervaeke - Part 1 - Teleology and Epistemology https://youtu.be/sMjEY3BOPPI?si=_wB-lMdzyaLHwvFS ⁨@JonathanPageau⁩ Identity After Postmodernism - with Mary Harrington https://youtu.be/TJnGDEAka7I?si=IdWWtqKxiCSGLuYo Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg Midwestuary Conference August 22-24 in Chicago https://www.midwestuary.com/ https://www.meetup.com/sacramento-estuary/ My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://calendly.com/paulvanderklay/one2one There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333 If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/ All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos. https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give

May 8, 2025 • 24min

The First Metamodern and last Secular Boomer Pope. Smoke Signals Watched on the Internet

@EWTNcatholictv Conclave 2025 LIVE: Habemus Papam! | Vatican, May 8th, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/live/3A2eDX7CNNg?si=b9ygQ5xO5NEuRd8Q https://x.com/Lance_Cleaver/status/1920549727130824932 @faturechi Habemus Papum Americanum https://www.youtube.com/live/o7_eCIxPpaA?si=fiLnrDpFSjA790eY Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg Midwestuary Conference August 22-24 in Chicago https://www.midwestuary.com/ https://www.meetup.com/sacramento-estuary/ My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://calendly.com/paulvanderklay/one2one There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333 If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/ All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos. https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give

May 8, 2025 • 1h 10min

The Paradoxical Outcomes of Pursuing Papal Primacy and the Creation of a Made for Media Church

⁨@EWTNcatholictv⁩ LIVE from the Vatican | Conclave 2025: Cardinals’ Procession, Entry and Oath in the Sistine Chapel https://www.youtube.com/live/xbn7qrXx0Hg?si=jT-uGKT2vfp79tvE ⁨@thekalezelden⁩ The Conclave Begins with Larry Chapp https://www.youtube.com/live/R4tt80_OCuo?si=4ciiT_xYwMu6jRzB Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg Midwestuary Conference August 22-24 in Chicago https://www.midwestuary.com/ https://www.meetup.com/sacramento-estuary/ My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://calendly.com/paulvanderklay/one2one There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333 If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/ All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos. https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give

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