Into the Absurd

Gregory Gravelle
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Mar 29, 2026 • 2h 4min

#131: The Orthodox Church with Subdeacon Silouan

Greg sits down with Subdeacon Silouan to discuss the philosophy, beliefs, and customs of the Orthodox Church.Silouan's podcast, Finding Home, can be found Apple and Spotify podcasts.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 37min

#130: The Gospels 3 - The Blind, the Deaf, and the Divided

What is the mechanism by which Jesus "casts out demons" and spiritually heals people?
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Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 30min

#129: From Baha'i to Catholithism with Jamal Lyksett

Greg sits down with his former philosophy professor, Jamal Lyksett to discuss his religious journey from growing up Baha'i to recently becoming Catholic.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 45min

#128: The Gospels 2 - The Sermon on the Mount

A philosophical overview of the Sermon on the Mount from an agnostic/in-world salvation view of Christianity.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 2h 28min

#127: Gnosticism and the Demiurge with Taber and Jake

Greg sits down with local Gnostics, Taber and Jake, to discuss the intricacies of modern gnosticism and alternative modes of Christianity.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 33min

#126: The Gospels 1 - Introduction

Delve into a philosophical analysis of the four canonical gospels, exploring their origins and meanings. Discover the influence of Nietzsche and Buddhism on the host's interpretations. Themes of mind over matter, sacrifice, and inner salvation emerge from Matthew's writings. The concept of the Kingdom of God as an inner state challenges traditional beliefs. Light imagery symbolizes Jesus as the light-bringer, while contrasts between Matthew and Luke showcase differing views on Christ's birth. The host encourages seeking spiritual truths over material pursuits.
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Nov 8, 2025 • 3min

Into the Dark - A Poem

A poem.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 17min

#125: Alienation and Abstraction - A Brief History of Money

Hello! We are back at it again with a brief history of money. The website no longer exists by the way. Instead, go to my Substack profile or the official Substack Into the Absurd page.Background music is a mixed version of Esperanza and You Were Bigger than Life.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 8min

#124: The Shawshank Redemption and the Philosophy of Freedom

A short analysis of escaping the various prison's we find ourselves in and entering a world where we are free. Featuring the Shawshank Redemption, Buddhism, and Christianity.My Novel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Death and God⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Feb 16, 2025 • 56min

#123: Panpsychism and Animism with the Left Brain Mystic (Long Form Interview)

Alex Tobert is the author of the book Das Ich-Paradoxon (The Paradox of Self) as well as the writer of the Left Brain Mystic publication on Substack, which I highly recommend checking out.We discussed animism, panpsychism, and the nature of consciousness.My Novel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Death and God⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Provided by Brock Tanya

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