Heavy Things Lightly

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3t98_ghU2JcStephen Roach of the Makers and Mystics podcast joins the show to talk about artistry, how to be comfortable with the paradox that Christianity calls people towards, and developing the arts as a language to talk about the higher things. Makers and Mystics is a podcast exploring the intersections of faith, culture, and art. It is tied to the wonderful The Breath and the Clay creative arts gathering in Winston Salem, SC.Makers and Mystics: https://www.makersandmystics.com/ The Breath and the Clay: https://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationDiscover community at Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion. --- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3t4deihkPykPerhaps no type of modern media has had the level of impact as movies. But from their inception until now so much has changed. Are movies redemptive? Can modern movies be redeemed? John talks to the Bazed Lit Analyzer to find out.More on Bazed Lit:  @BAZEDLITANALYZERVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yhChUUGkStQRichard Rohlin of Universal History and Symbolic World fame rejoins John to talk about race. What is the Christian perspective? How did the enlightenment, the theory of evolution, and more change this understanding?Art of the Tamada coming up quick! New ticket options mean you can chose to join us for just a day or two. Details and ticketing: https://first-things.org/aotVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RGfvsPHGBlUGregg Hurwitz, New York Times best-selling author of the Orphan X series, joins John to talk about writing, our changing new world view, and the terrifying new tools taking over our lives.Discover more about Gregg here: https://gregghurwitz.net/Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Discover more about Fr. Turbo on his podcast The Royal Path: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoyalPathFr Turbo Qualls also contributes to Patristic Faith: https://www.patristicfaith.com/------Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iM7T0Fkui3wAbout Sister Anastasia: A member of an Orthodox monastery, she received her MA in Theology from St Vladimir's Seminary. She has long studied ancient praxis and modern addiction in all its varieties, which informs her writing on purification, inner prayer, and the role of the Church in a rapidly changing world. Today she sits down with John to talk about life in the Church and the new world influences all around us.Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years.Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qTjJyeptXiIDawn Muir is an Orff Specialist teaching K-5 music in Winnipeg, enriched by graduate studies in education at O.I.S.E. (M. Ed) and Cambridge UK (Ph. D), and ongoing studies in Afro-Caribbean dance and drumming, and World Music. Dawn is committed to musical excellence and grounding music in its cultural context. She joins John today to talk the decisions facing educators and institutions in Canada.Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2hJrnGLbCUQSupport Heavy Things Lightly and First Things Foundation through Glassybaby: https://tinyurl.com/v6a9j7zsVesper Stamper: https://vesperstamper.com/ On Instagram / Youtube:  @vesperillustration  On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/muj2hbx4Vesper Stamper is a brilliant illustrator and artist telling stories of (in her words) history's rhymes. In addition to her work receiving international acclaim, she also produces her own podcast, Vesperisms, to cultivate a rehumanized world view.Art of The Tamada - find tickets and more at: https://first-things.org/aotVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/szSyVWD5qO8Jason Caros is the headmaster for a Founders Classical Academy in Texas. Founders utilizes a classical approach to education characterized by a traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum and whole-group teaching methodology with an orientation towards truth, beauty, and goodness. Following on the heels of our conversation with Andrew Kern, Jason further expounds on the present and future of classical education.Founders Classical Academy: https://foundersclassical.com/Jason's Website: https://www.headmasterjc.com/------Art of the Tamada is coming up! Check it out: https://first-things.org/aotVisit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationOur nonprofit restaurant Keipi 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.---This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly.---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J_cDmp250PkAbout Justin (from his website - link below): Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. Justin is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology and culture. He has also authored a two books: 'Unbelievable?' and 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God'.Learn more about Justin: https://justinbrierley.com/Visit us at https://first-things.org/2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundationAnd you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.orgPlease leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.---This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly.---Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe