The Symbolic World

Matthieu Pageau, author of The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis, discusses the importance of using the proper lens to interpret the Bible and the world. He explores the cyclical nature of time and its manifestation in daily life, challenges the misconception about Eastern and Western traditions, and delves into the intersection of evolution, creation, and spiritual experience. The impact of scientific theories on reality and the contrast of worldviews are also explored, emphasizing the need to understand traditional knowledge. Support for Mathieu Pageau's book is encouraged.

Expanding on a talk I gave last year called Pentecost for the Zombie Apocalypse, I discuss the meaning of the zombie and the monster in general as a portent of cultural patterns. By examining the traditional vision of the world and by exploring ancient stories. I trace a parallel to the development of modern art and contemporary culture through contemporary authors such as Jacques Derrida and John Vervaeke's recent book, "Zombies in Western Culture". Finally I explore the positive place of the monster in the figure of St-Christopher. This conference was given at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina on March 15th, 2017. Original video: https://youtu.be/1wI33KevMck Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

I look at some aspects in the deconstruction project of Jacques Derrida and give a few strategies for taking the upside world created by postmodernism and putting it back on its feet. Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/t5mEijjyce4 Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist and psychologist who teaches at the University of Toronto. He has won several teaching awards and is seen as a life changing lecturer by his students. We discuss the meaning crisis as the breakdown of the binding web offered by Christianity, as well as relevance realization and its relationship to the sacred. Original video: https://youtu.be/2PGglfl5j_I John's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke His book on Zombies: https://www.openbookpublishers.com/product/602 Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

In the Christian tradition, it is said that Adam and Eve were covered garments of light or garments of glory before the fall. After the fall, they are covered in garments of dead skins. I try to show what these traditions mean in relation to Being. I also explore the interesting relationship between the two garments and how the relationships is revealed to us in certain persistent mistakes of translation or of transcription which nonetheless show us an underlying pattern of the world. The original video was posted here: https://youtu.be/k4W0b-hmG1E Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

This is the Q&A given at the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference on October 27-28, 2017. The speakers in this Q&A are Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, Dr John Patrick, Dr. Lynne Bissonnette-Pitre. http://nwcatholicconference.com/ The discussion ranges from the question of life decisions in terms of career to post-modernism and the solutions we can propose to the post-modern dilemma. There are also discussion on grace and many more subjects. This version of the discussion is edited to focus on myself and Jordan Peterson. The full video is posted here: https://youtu.be/yqlLHFS_5fE Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicW... twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

Jordan Peterson, Professor and speaker at the Northwest Catholic Family Education Center, discusses sacred space and its significance in shaping perception, identity, and community. Topics include human perception and participation in the world, markers of space and place, the biblical story of Jacob's dream, boundaries and the hierarchy of intimacy, and emphasizing a deep connection to the essence of humanity.

I go through the surprisingly universal structure of Puss in Boots and how it's symbolism is an image of how a the last thing can become the first after crossing the waters of chaos. The original video: https://youtu.be/uZuXiJrAwq4 For more on St-Christopher https://www.orthodoxartsjournal.org/t... https://youtu.be/zXOdlIXDsr8 Frog Prince https://youtu.be/Ixc9i1G7eew Talk in Vancouver https://youtu.be/OdZB1nKmOxc My links: patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pageauvideos paypal: https://www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau website: http://www.pageaucarvings.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanpageau twitter: https://twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast is edited by Justin Ward

Pastor Paul Vanderklay and the host discuss the impact of Jordan Peterson on contemporary Christianity, emphasizing the importance of aligning our perceptions with our biological program. They explore the structure of the Orthodox Church in the US and the challenges faced by non-Greek speakers. They also touch upon the significance of small churches, readable Bibles, oral tradition, and the endurance of ancient practices.

Nicholas Kotar, a fantasy author and expert in traditional stories, discusses the relationship between fairy tales, Tolkien's vision of Fantasy, and modern storytelling. They explore the disconnect between modern historiography and agiography and the importance of understanding ancient stories on their own terms. The speaker also dives into Russian fairy tales and their spiritual themes, Christianity's influence on pagan stories, and the need for storytelling in the modern world.