Psyche

In this episode, I speak with Patrick McGrath-Muñiz. This is the sixth installment of my series with Patrick exploring the first twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Patrick is a professional artist from Puerto Rico. His work has been featured in art galleries and museums across the country. In this episode, we explore the symbolism and significance of the Pope card. Episode Highlights: Capitalism & consumerism as the new religion The senex archetype and the loss of wisdom Byung-Chul Han and the importance of ritual The value of listening and building bridges Website: https://www.patrickmcgrath-art.comPatrick's Tarot Deck: https://www.usgamesinc.com/tarot-neocolonial-de-las-americas.html

In this episode, I speak with Grant Maxwell. Grant is the author of Integration and Difference: Constructing a Mythical Dialectic, The Dynamics of Transformation: Tracing an Emerging World View and How Does It Feel?: Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Philosophy of Rock and Roll. He has served as a professor at Baruch College and Lehman College in New York, and he has written articles and chapters for Deleuze and Guattari Studies, Penn State Press, the Journal of Religion and Popular Culture, the American Philosophical Association blog, American Songwriter magazine, and Interalia Magazine. He holds a PhD from the City University of New York’s Graduate Center, and he lives in the Virgin Islands with his wife and two sons. Twitter: @grantmaxwell Episode Highlights: Grant's intellectual journey His connection with Richard Tarnas Deleuze's connection to Jung James Hillman's polytheistic psychology A critique of Jordan Peterson's philosophy Reflections on the micro fascisms in our society today Much more!

In this episode, I speak with Jay Bakker.  Jay is a speaker, author and leads the Revolution Gathering in Seattle, Washington. He is also the co-host of the Saint Tammy podcast. In this episode we discuss Paul Tillich, MLK Jr., the recent school shooting in Nashville, and the importance of love. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Erik Butler. Erik is a research fellow at the Yale School of Drama. Erik translates literature and scholarship from French, German, and other European languages.  In this episode, we discuss his translation of Byung-Chul Han's, In The Swarm: Digital Prospects Episode Highlights: Digital fingers vs active hands Shitstorm outrage vs political rage Portrait vs selfie Swarm vs crowd Carl Schmitt Much more

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mark Gerard Murphy. Mark has 15+ years of professional experience as a teacher, lecturer, and module convener. Mark is the author of 15+ publications with well-known academic journals and publishers. He has a forthcoming book monograph on Lacan and John of the Cross with Palgrave Macmillan. https://www.sublationmag.com/post/chatgpt-a-new-unconscious Episode Highlights: Lacan, mystical theology, spirituality St. John of the Cross, dark night of the soul, desire Byung-Chul Han, Capitalism & Death Drive The relationship between the spiritual & the social ChatGPT & the unconscious Much more!

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Jonathan Foster. Jonathan is the author of Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe.  Episode Highlights:  The death of his daughter and how that event shaped his theology Rene Girard & mimetic theory Open & relational theology Evolution of religion Centrality of love Much more!

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Erik Butler. Erik is a research fellow at the Yale School of Drama. Erik translates literature and scholarship from French, German, and other European languages. He is also the author of The Devil and His Advocates  and The Rise of the Vampire .  In this episode, we discuss his translation of Byung-Chul Han's The Burnout Society.  Episode Highlights:  Erik's intellectual and philosophical roots The nuances of being a translator A look at the distinctive style of Han's writing An exploration of the word "boredom" in Han's philosophy Heidegger & contemplation Much more!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Barry Taylor. We explore the philosophical work of Byung-Chul Han in conversation with radical theology.  Episode Highlights: Achievement society  Contemplation Boredom & Creativity  Porn, Transparency and the Loss of Opacity Radical Mysticism  Much more!

In this episode, I connect with Dr. Richard Boothby. This is the third episode exploring his wonderful book, Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred. Rick is a professor of philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. He is the author of several books, including Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide. Episode Highlights:  Summary of Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred Keiji Nishitani's Religion and Nothingness  Nietzsche, Christianity and nihilism  Heidegger and Dasein Sunyata and absolute emptiness    Persona  Kenosis  Love Koan  So much more! Episode on Blown Away Episodes on Embracing The Void #1, #2 (with Peter Rollins)

In this episode, I speak with Kevin Sweeney. Kevin was the co-founder and lead pastor of Imagine Church.  He is the host of podcast “The Church Needs Therapy” and is the author of two books The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It’s Okay For Everyone to Relax and The Joy of Letting Go: One Thing Has The Power to Change Everything Episode Highlights: Psychedelic mushrooms & mysticism  Changing beliefs versus a shift in consciousness  A spirituality of subtraction  Letting go as an ongoing posture toward self and the world  Being held by Love  Much more!