I (Jesse) recently chatted with one of my favorite ecophilosophers, bloggers, and youtubers, Matthew David Segall. Matthew is a a doctoral candidate in philosophy and religion at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. His knowledge of the history of philosophy is … Read more about Matthew David Segall – Science, Religion, Eco-Philosophy, Etheric Imagination, Psychedelic Eucharist, Ecological Crisis and more…
Unfolded Episode 14 — Penuel by Callid Keefe-Perry
Unfolded. It's not dead, it's just been in cryosleep. Sorry to stay away so long. We're hoping to put episodes out more frequently but, honestly, it takes great skill and a lot of free time to make great podcasts (free or not free). So, we don't feel that bad. Speaking of great skill, I'd like … Read more about Unfolded Episode 14 — Penuel by Callid Keefe-Perry
#Swiftify, The Value of Art, and…Art as Minsitry??
I’ve been thinking a lot about the Taylor Swift vs. Spotify (#Swiftify) controversy lately. It brings up some really great questions. One of them is, ‘how should we think about the value of art?’ Most people I’ve talked to don’t feel too bad for Taylor Swift specifically, because they’re … Read more about #Swiftify, The Value of Art, and…Art as Minsitry??
#Zesty Ingredients: Fierce Egalitarianism & The History of Human Sexuality
One of my new favorite podcasts is comedian Moshe Kasher’s "Hound Tall Discussion Series," where three comedians interview an academic expert (Warning: it’s not a show for those with sensitive ears!). It’s the best combination of intellectual satisfaction and hilarious non-sense on the internet, … Read more about #Zesty Ingredients: Fierce Egalitarianism & The History of Human Sexuality
In Defense of Prayer and Interiors
While listening to the latest TNT episode with Two Friars and a Fool (TFAAF) on why we should never pray again, I kept thinking over and over to myself that this is such interesting stuff. Just asking the question ‘what is prayer?’ is so much fun. It’s really important stuff to think about, and I … Read more about In Defense of Prayer and Interiors
On Thought Experiments: Two Ingredients for a theological dish
In the spirit of the Homebrewed mission, I’d like to share two ingredients that someone out there can take and make a tasty theological dish with. Ingredient #1: This interview with Yale Philosopher Keith DeRose. In it he basically says two things that caught my interest: 1) Neither atheists nor … Read more about On Thought Experiments: Two Ingredients for a theological dish
Unfolded Episode 13 — The Mute Monk
Hello Deacons! Unfolded has returned, and we're back with a remarkable short story by Lutheran Minister and writer Jake Bouma. The Mute Monk is a captivating parable that will have you contemplating themes of grace, forgiveness, memory, and fate long after you've finished listening. Jake is an … Read more about Unfolded Episode 13 — The Mute Monk
With Imagination, Anything is Possible: Process Theology, MacGyver and Non-Violence
Does God ever call us to injure other people? Again, I think the answer is affirmative. If killing Hitler could have stopped the Holocaust and shortened the war, Bonhoeffer was right to support that project. On a much lesser scale, Jesus used violence to cleanse the temple. Whitehead pointed out … Read more about With Imagination, Anything is Possible: Process Theology, MacGyver and Non-Violence
Unfolded Episode 12 — The Cold Inside
Unfolded is back! It's not a stretch to say that this year we've had along, hard winter, and I (Jesse) wrote a story about it. Give it a listen, I think it is one of our best episodes yet! Matt once again kills it on the 1's and 2's. We hope you enjoy. Please subscribe to Unfolded on … Read more about Unfolded Episode 12 — The Cold Inside
Unfolded 11.5 – Interview with Sarah Wells
If you liked the lyrical essay featured on episode 11 of Unfolded, then you're going to love this interview with author and poet Sarah Wells! I (Jesse) skyped with Sarah recently and we had a great time chatting about why she writes poetry, where she finds inspiration and what she does when she … Read more about Unfolded 11.5 – Interview with Sarah Wells
Unfolded Episode 11 – Someone’s in the Kitchen
We are tremendously honored to be featuring a piece of poetry by the amazingly talented poet, Sarah Wells, on this episode. And wow, is it a good one! Sarah's writing is simply brilliant. In this episode, Sarah offers a beautiful and stirring reflection on life as a woman, mother and wife, and … Read more about Unfolded Episode 11 – Someone’s in the Kitchen
Unfolded Episode 10 – When Dawn Becomes Day
Episode 10 of Unfolded is here. In this episode, a detective hopes that a mysterious figure named Edward might have some answers that would help him solve his baffling case. Talk to Us We truly love feedback and dialogue. Please leave comments here on the blog and let us know what you thought … Read more about Unfolded Episode 10 – When Dawn Becomes Day