Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Brian Russell the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is also the host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In the conversation, Brian and I discuss:The Practice of Centering PrayerThe Power of Sitting QuietlyThe Obstacles to Sitting in Silence Humility and ConfidenceLove, Compassion, and much more Connect with Brian Russell:Homepage: brianrussellphd.com/Instagram: instagram.com/yourprofessorforlife/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Lyanda Lynn Haupt the author of the new book Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Lyanda is an award-winning author, naturalist, ecophilosopher, and speaker whose writing is at the forefront of the movement to connect people with nature in their everyday lives.    In the conversation, Lyanda and I discuss:Eco-PhilosophyCrossroads of Science, Nature, and SpiritThe Power of Solitude Wisdom and LoveThe Practice of Memento Mori and much more Connect with Lyanda Lynn Haupt:Homepage: lyandalynnhaupt.com/Instagram: instagram.com/lyandahaupt/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Michael Ward the author of the new book After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Michael is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. You can learn more about Michael and his work at michaelward.net. If you purchase After Humanity through the publisher Word on Fire you’ll also receive a companion edition of Lewis’s The Abolition of Man.   In the conversation, Michael and I discuss:C.S. Lewis and why he is an important figure todayLewis’s book The Abolition of ManThe objectivity of valueThe problem of subjectivismHow to integrate our rational and emotional nature and much more Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Beverly Lanzetta the author of many books from A New Silence, The Monk Within, and Sacred Seasons (a new daily reader). Beverly is a theologian, spiritual teacher, and the author of many ground­breaking books on global spirituality and new monasticism.  In the conversation, Beverly and I discuss:Searching for WisdomA New SilenceSeeking TruthThe Practice of Humility and much more Connect with Beverly Lanzetta:Homepage: beverlylanzetta.net/Instagram: instagram.com/beverlylanzetta/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Oliver Burkeman the author of the new book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver is a great writer, and this book is no exception.  In the conversation, Oliver and I discuss:What makes Four Thousand Weeks different from other books on time managementThe productivity trapWhy it’s difficult to find time for the meaningful tasks in our lifeThe importance of patienceWhy accepting our mortality leads us to make wise decisionsLiving in uncertainty and much more Connect with Oliver Burkeman:Homepage: oliverburkeman.com/Twitter: twitter.com/oliverburkeman Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Massimo Pigliucci the author of many books on Stoicism from How to Be a Stoic, A Handbook for New Stoics, and A Field Guide to a Happy Life to name a few. Massimo is currently a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the relationship between science and philosophy and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. Massimo also recently came out with a series of lectures through The Great Courses titled Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World.  In the conversation, Massimo and I discuss:The connection between science and philosophyWhat makes up a philosophy of lifeHow to choose a philosophy for your lifeThe importance of Stoic practicesHow to think about anger and much more Connect with Massimo Pigliucci:Homepage: philosophyasawayoflife.blog/Twitter: twitter.com/mpigliucci Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Matthew Barzun the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go. Matthew is a former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden and served as President Obama’s National Finance Chair. He has always been fascinated with how we can stand out and fit in at the same time. In the conversation, Matthew and I discuss:The constellation mindset Downsides of the traditional pyramid mindset The importance of broadening our perspectiveWhy we should embrace uncertaintyHow to think about wisdom and much more Connect with Matthew Barzun:Homepage: matthewbarzun.com/Twitter: twitter.com/matthewbarzun Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Kai Whiting the co-author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Kai is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism based at the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. His main research interests are how to better account for resource use and the practical application of Stoic philosophy to the challenges of the 21st century.  In the conversation, Kai and I discuss:Sustainability and Stoicism Success and letting go of the outcomeWhy we are not our past mistakesThe difference between rules and principlesThe importance of perspective and much more Connect with Kai Whiting:Homepage: stoickai.com/Twitter: twitter.com/KaiWhiting Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Steven Nadler the author of Think Least of Death: Spinoza on How to Live and How to Die. Professor Nadler’s research focuses on philosophy in the seventeenth century and he’s written extensively on Spinoza. Steven also has a new book coming out called When Bad Thinking Happens to Good People.  In the conversation, Steven and I discuss:How to define wisdom The connection between wisdom and other virtues The philosophy of Spinoza   How to think about death Living the good life and much more Connect with Steven Nadler:Homepage: philosophy.wisc.edu/staff/nadler-steven/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I speak to Jonathan Gustin. Jonathan is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and founder of the Purpose Guide Institute. He has taught at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Kaiser Permanente, Green Gulch Zen Center, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Open Circle, Bay Area Integral, and The Nondual Wisdom & Mental Health Conference. In the conversation, Jonathan and I discuss:Discovering your soul-level purposeHow we grow into our purpose Navigating our inner voice  How to think about fearLiving the questions and much more Connect with Jonathan Gustin:Homepage: purposeguides.org/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe