Psyche

David Roberts is the pastor of formation at Watershed in Charlotte, NC. We geek out about our mutual love and appreciation for thinkers like Todd McGowan, David Congdon, Richard Boothby and many others. I hope you enjoy!

Dr. Stanton Marlan is a clinical psychologist and Jungian Analyst. He is the author of numerous books including The Black Sun: The Alchemy and Art of Darkness and Jung’s Alchemical Philosophy: Psyche and the Mercurial Play of Image and Idea . I am also joined by Craig from Acid Horizon.

Dan Koch is the host of  You Have Permission  podcast. He is working towards his doctorate in counseling psychology at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. He focuses specifically on spiritual abuse. His  Spiritual Harm & Abuse Scale  was published in May 2022 in the  Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion . Dan is most interested in overlapping questions and interactions between psycho...

David is an author, speaker, and scholar working in the area of theology and culture. He is senior editor at University Press of Kansas, where he oversees the publishing program in political science, law, US history, Native American and Indigenous studies, environmental studies, American studies, and religion. Academically, he maintains an active research and publishing program. His latest book is...

Steven Knepper is Associate Professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at the Virginia Military Institute. He is the author of Wonder Strikes: Approaching Aesthetics and Literature with William Desmond . We explore Byung-Chul Han's book Saving Beauty . Elisabeth Schilling joins us for the conversation!

Dr. Edward S Casey is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Stony Brook University, was the president of the American Philosophical Association (Eastern Division) from 2009-10, and he was chairman of the Philosophy Department at Stony Brook University for a decade. He works in aesthetics, philosophy of space and time, ethics, perception, and psychoanalytic theory.  He obtained his doctorate at...

Craig is producer and host of ⁠ Acid Horizon⁠ podcast and creater of ⁠ The Philosopher's Tarot ⁠. He is the co-author of the forthcoming book ⁠Anti-Oculus: A Philosophy of Escape⁠.  Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/acidhorizonpod⁠ Episode Highlights:  Craig's journey into philosophy  Minor masculinities (Deleuze & Guattari) Klossowski, Nietzsche & Eternal Return  James Hillman on mas...

Dr. AnaLouise Keating is a professor of Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies at Texas Woman's University. She has authored multiple books, essays, and edited collections primarily focused on transformation studies, U.S. women-of-color theories, Gloria Anzaldúa and pedagogy. Episode Highlights: Intellectual & spiritual development Ralph Waldo Emerson's epistemology Gloria Anzald...

Chris Hoff is a therapist and podcaster working out of California. He is also a practicing Zen Buddhist. Episode Highlights: Transition from business world to practicing therapy Zen Buddhism Liminal spaces and futuring Philosophical influences Building hopeful communities

In this episode, I connect with Dr. Richard Boothby . This is the fourth episode exploring his wonderful book,  Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred . Rick is a professor of philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. He is the author of several books, including  Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide. Episode on  Blown Away Episodes on Embracing The Void  #1 ,  #2...

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Duane Rousselle . Duane is a Canadian sociological theorist, Lacanian psychoanalyst, and Professor of Sociology. He works in several academic fields including Social Movement Studies, Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Cultural Sociology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Anarchist Studies, and Continental Philosophy. He is the author of numerous books including his latest work,...

Dr. Wanyoung Kim is a skilled UX/UI and web designer, editor, researcher, web developer, and translator based in the United States and United Kingdom. She combines her knowledge and training of psychology, philosophy, psychoanalysis, and technology as an interdisciplinary scholar, researcher, and lecturer. As a computer programmer, she is versed in a variety of programming frameworks and languages...

In this episode, I speak with Phuc Luu . Phuc is an author, teacher and theologian in Houston, TX. In this episode, we discuss Byung-Chul Han's The Transparency Society. Episode Highlights: Jeremy Benthan's panopticon Moses and the opacity of God Transparency and trust Character formation and suffering Plato's cave, poets and the telos of humans Much more! Jesus of the East episode

In this episode, I speak to J.F. Martel. We discuss Byung-Chul Han's wonderful book The Disappearance of Rituals: A Topology of the Present. Episode Highlights: Ritual and a storied universe Community Closure & death Authenticity 1980s & the Real Much more!

In this episode, I have a casual conversation with Elisabeth Schilling about the philosophy of Byung-Chul Han. Episode Highlights: Ritual Transparency Spiritual but not religious movement The human Other as a form of transcendence The long-lasting mental health effects of the pandemic Intrapsychic emotion vs public feeling More more!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mark Gerard Murphy . Episode highlights: Marks thoughts on God, Christ, & sin Slavoj's Zizek's recent engagement with his work Lacan & spirituality The theology of Eric Przywara Byung-Chul Han & positivity Enjoy! First Episode with Mark

In this episode, I speak with  Grant Maxwell . We discuss his book Integration and Difference: Constructing a Mythical Dialectic . Episode Highlights: Alfred North Whitehead Isabelle Stengers Constructivism Abuse of Power Reflections on happiness and peace Much more! Twitter:  @grantmaxwell Part 1

This is a special episode exploring Byung-Chul Han's The Agony of Eros . Three scholars and one psychotherapist explore various themes from the book. Elisabeth Schilling Barry Taylor Erik Butler Quique Autrey

In this episode, I speak with Patrick McGrath-Muñiz. This is the sixth installment of my series with Patrick exploring the first twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Patrick is a professional artist from Puerto Rico. His work has been featured in art galleries and museums across the country. In this episode, we explore the symbolism and significance of the Pope card. Episode Highligh...

In this episode, I speak with Grant Maxwell . Grant is the author of Integration and Difference: Constructing a Mythical Dialectic , The Dynamics of Transformation: Tracing an Emerging World View and How Does It Feel?: Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Philosophy of Rock and Roll . He has served as a professor at Baruch College and Lehman College in New York, and he has written articl...

In this episode, I speak with Jay Bakker .  Jay is a speaker, author and leads the  Revolution Gathering  in Seattle, Washington. He is also the co-host of the Saint Tammy podcast. In this episode we discuss Paul Tillich, MLK Jr., the recent school shooting in Nashville, and the importance of love. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Erik Butler . Erik is a research fellow at the Yale School of Drama. Erik translates literature and scholarship from French, German, and other European languages.  In this episode, we discuss his translation of Byung-Chul Han's , In The Swarm: Digital Prospects Episode Highlights: Digital fingers vs active hands Shitstorm outrage vs political rage Portrait vs se...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mark Gerard Murphy . Mark has 15+ years of professional experience as a teacher, lecturer, and module convener. Mark is the author of 15+ publications with well-known academic journals and publishers. He has a forthcoming book monograph on Lacan and John of the Cross with Palgrave Macmillan.  https://www.sublationmag.com/post/chatgpt-a-new-unconscious Episode High...

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Jonathan Foster . Jonathan is the author of Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe .   Episode Highlights:  The death of his daughter and how that event shaped his theology Rene Girard & mimetic theory Open & relational theology Evolution of religion Centrality of love Much more!

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Erik Butler. Erik is a research fellow at the Yale School of Drama. Erik translates literature and scholarship from French, German, and other European languages. He is also the author of The Devil and His Advocates  and The Rise of the Vampire .  In this episode, we discuss his translation of Byung-Chul Han's The Burnout Society .  Episode Highlights:  Erik'...