Podcast Episodes

Is Matter Alive? The Metaphysics of Divine Desire

In this episode of The Lectern, John Vervaeke sits down with Zevi Slavin to explore the radical metaphysics of Ibn Gabirol and the role of divine des…

2 months ago

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Finding Faith: A Conversation on Therapy, Trust, and Transformation

How can ancient spiritual practices be reanimated for modern life?

In this compelling episode, John sits down again with therapist Seth Allison to de…

2 months, 1 week ago

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Lectern Live Q&A (2.4.26) — The "Underground Man" Problem, Dissociation, and Prayer as Re-centering

In this episode of The Lectern, John Vervaeke and host Ethan Hsieh explore what Ethan calls the "Underground Man" problem. How we can get trapped in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Exploring Predictive Processing and the Science of Happiness with Mark Miller

In this episode of The Lectern, host Ethan Hsieh sits down with philosopher and cognitive scientist Mark Miller to explore the science of predictive …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Silk Road Seminar: Jung, Meaning, and Cognitive Transformation

Thank you for joining us live for this month's Silk Road Seminar, featuring Kevin Lu and Anderson Todd.

Kevin Lu is a Jungian psychoanalyst, lecturer…

3 months ago

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Dante, Blake, and the Power of the Imagination

Season 2 Episode 24

In this episode, John welcomes Mark Vernon to discuss his two books, 'Dante's Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey' and 'Awake: William B…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Silk Road Seminar with J.P. Marceau

Thank you for joining us live for this month's Silk Road Seminar, featuring JP Marceau.

JP Marceau is a philosopher and author specializing in the in…

4 months ago

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Cultivating Virtue in Educational Practice with Ethan Hsieh

To learn directly from Ethan Hsieh, John Vervaeke and Taylor Barratt, The Lectern is partnering with 5ToMidnight to offer a long form hybrid (online/…

4 months ago

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Silk Road Seminar - Nicole Baden

Thank you for joining us LIVE for this special Lectern Launch Event with Nicole Baden and Dr. John Vervaeke.

Nicole Baden is a contemplative teacher,…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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LIVE TIAMAT X Q&A with Ethan Hsieh

Learn more about the program here: https://lectern.johnvervaeke.com/courses/tiamat-x

Led by Ethan Hsieh, John Vervaeke and Taylor Barratt, The Lecter…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

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