Podcast Episodes

Philosophical Connections: Relational Ontology and the Modern Crisis

John Vervaeke engages in a profound discussion with James Filler, author of 'Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being'. They examine the core arguments of Jame’s book, which emphasizes relat…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Decoding the Enigma of Consciousness: Life, Cognition, and the Nature of Awareness | Evan Thompson

John Vervaeke and Evan Thompson continue the exploration of life, cognition, and consciousness, drawing from interdisciplinary collaboration and philosophical discourse. The discussion challenges red…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lectern Dialogues: Concept of Daimon in Pre-Platonic and Platonic Thought | Charles Stang

In this episode, John Vervaeke and Harvard professor Charles Stang explore the concept of the 'daimon’', stemming from Stang's book Our Divine Double. John and Charles discuss semi-autonomous entitie…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Metaphysics of Mattering | John Vervaeke on Life’s Deep Connections

In this presentation delivered at the "Metaphysics and the Matter with Things: Thinking with Iain McGilchrist" conference—a collaborative event by the Center for Process Studies (CPS) and the Califor…

Published on 1 year ago

Exploring Adolescence and the Meaning Crisis with IFS Therapy | Kasra Mirzaie & Dr Robin Barre

Kasra Mirzaie is a clinical researcher, psychotherapist, and university teacher. His work focuses on adolescents, examining the intersection of psychotherapy, dynamical systems theory, and the meanin…

Published on 1 year ago

Beyond Atheism: Finding Meaning in the Secular Age

Can we find meaning in a world without religion?

In this episode first released on Dissident Dialogues, Freddie Sayers hosts John Vervaeke and Alex O'Connor, formerly known as Cosmic Skeptic, to …

Published on 1 year ago

From Monasteries to Boardrooms: Integrating Spirituality and Leadership | Nicholas Janni

Episode 181

Nicholas Janni is a pioneer in executive development, having co-founded Olivier Mythodrama Associates, where he created leadership programs based on Shakespearean stories. He continues to work global…

Published on 1 year ago

Metamodern Christianity Part 2: Evolving Spirituality and the Sacred Universe | Brendan Graham Dempsey

Episode 182

Brendan Graham Dempsey is the director of Sky Meadow Institute and the author of the Metamodern Spirituality Series. He explores the evolution of spirituality and the integration of science and relig…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Saintliness and the Philosophical Silk Road | Christopher Mastropietro & Andrew Sweeny

Episode 179

Have we confined the true essence of sainthood within too narrow a boundary?

In this episode of 'Voices with Vervaeke,' John Vervaeke welcomes Christopher Mastropeitro and Andrew Sweeny for a discuss…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Is IFS a Path to Self-Knowledge or Self-Deception? Insights from Kasra Mirzaie

Episode 178

Kasra Mirzaie is a clinical researcher, psychotherapist, and university teacher. His work focuses on adolescents, exploring the interplay between psychotherapy, spirituality, and self-deception.

Can …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago