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S5E18 - The Religions of El and Yahweh - The Indo-European Roots of Monotheism
Episode 307
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the origins of Judeo-Christian monotheism. We explore the archeological evidence seeking Yahweh in the historical record. From Bronze Age Egypt …
Published on 8 hours ago
S5E17 - On the Mysteries
Episode 306
In this episode Chris explores the ideas of the ancient Greek, Neoplatonic philosopher--Iamblichus--through his correspondence with an ancient Egyptian priest. Iamblichus does something no philosophe…
Published on 4 weeks ago
S5E16 - The Philosophic Image of God
Episode 305
In this episode Chris engages with the ideas of author--Brian Cranely, in his book The Call of Wonder. He discusses the importance of the human experience of wonder and awe as a catalyst for opening …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
S5E15 - Debate, Discussion, Charlie Kirk and the Future of America
Episode 304
In this episode Kyle and Chris reflect on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. We discuss the state of discourse in the United States, the prevalence of debate over discussion and the slow progress of l…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
S5E14 - The Call of Wonder
Episode 303
In this episode Chris interviews author Brian Cranely about his new book 'The Call of Wonder'. Brian studied biomedical engineering and built a career in the field before heeding the call of wonder, …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
S5E13 - Noncanonical Christ - Stories of Jesus from Outside the Bible
Episode 302
In this episode Chris brings Opinion Scholarship on stories told about Jesus that appear in the historical record, but not in the canonical Bible. We explore weird tales from Jesus' childhood recorde…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
S5E12 - The God Theory - Esotericism and the Quantum
Episode 301
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the ideas of Astronomer Bernard Haisch, as outlined in his book--The God Theory. We follow Haisch as he strings together a series of ancient, es…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
S5E11 - Review the Headlines - Amnesty, Epstein and the CCP
Episode 300
In this episode Chris and Kyle get together to review the headlines and share their thoughts on the stories of the day, the direction of culture and the state of politics. We focus on three main topi…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
S5E10 - A Vaster Reality - Quantum Physics and the Spirit
Episode 299
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the work of Federico Faggin and Bernard Haisch, which surround reconciling quantum physics and philosophical Idealism with religious ideas of Sp…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
S5E9 - Accidental Discharge
Episode 298
In this episode the Two Tongues do a bit of storytelling. Chris opens by describing an uncanny middle-age experience of living out the role of his own father, but then things digress. Chris shares a …
Published on 4 months ago