Hunger for Wholeness

In this episode, Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview with historian and religious scholar Diana Butler Bass. We resume Part Two  with Ilia and Diana discussing the outlook of Silicon Valley, Teilhard’s scientific vision, and the enlightenment that comes from research and discovery. ABOUT DIANA BUTLER BASS: Diana Butler Bass, Ph. D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preac...

In this episode, Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Diana Butler Bass, in "The Diversities of Christian Experience."  In Part One, they discuss the state of the church, its colonial legacy, and the opportunities and challenges of burgeoning Christian diversities in a globalized world.  ABOUT DIANA BUTLER BASS: Diana Butler Bass, Ph. D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker,...

Hunger for Wholeness returns with Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview ecumenical teacher and author Fr. Richard Rohr. In Part 2,   of our interview with Fr. Richard Rohr, we dig deeper into our conscious experience of the transcendent and the challenges of truth and community in our age. Bio:   Fr. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher. His mission and ministry has been to...

Hunger for Wholeness returns with Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview ecumenical teacher and author Fr. Richard Rohr. In Part 1, Ilia asks Richard about his past and the influence of different traditions on his inspirational work. They discuss indigenous spirituality and the role of symbols and the importance of the experiential for contemporary Christian renewal. Bio:   Fr. Richard Rohr is a...

Hosts Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro on "Love on a Complexifying Planet with Ted Peters" Part Two About Ted Peters Ted Peters is author of UFOs: God's Chariots? Spirituality, Ancient Aliens, and Religious Yearnings in the Age of Extraterrestrials (Career Press New Page Books, 2014). He is co-editor of two recent books, Astrotheology : Where Science and Theology Meet Extraterrestrial...

Hunger for Wholeness  Hosts Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Ted Peters on "Theology in Cyberspace " Part One. About Ted Peters Ted Peters is author of UFOs: God's Chariots? Spirituality, Ancient Aliens, and Religious Yearnings in the Age of Extraterrestrials (Career Press New Page Books, 2014). He is co-editor of two recent books, Astrotheology : Where Science and Theology...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview neuroscientist and author Marjorie Woollacott. In Part 2, Ilia, Robert and Majorie discuss the need for a deeper, relational ontology of our conscious experience to promote healthier relationships between our bodies and the world. Robert and Ilia also ask Marjorie about the challenges of introducing post-materialism to modern medicine and how post-materiali...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Dr. Marjorie Woollacott in Part 1 of "Ego-Death and Psychedelics". Bio:  Marjorie Woollacott, Ph. D., is prior chair of the Dept. of Human Physiology, and member of the Institute of Neuroscience, at the University of Oregon. She is President of the Academy for the Advancement of Post-Materialist Sciences and Research Director for the International...

Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Cosmologist, Dr. Brian Swimme on Cosmology and Evolution. A discussion of cosmogenesis:  the story of an unfolding universe,  one that inspires awe, wonder, and mystery. Along with Teilhard’s vision of the noosphere and consider technology’s role in human evolution, the development of consciousness, and planetary life.   About Dr. Brian Swimme:   Brian Thomas Sw...

Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Cosmologist, Dr. Brian Swimme on Cosmology and Evolution. A discussion of cosmogenesis:  the story of an unfolding universe,  one that inspires awe, wonder, and mystery. Along with Teilhard’s vision of the noosphere and consider technology’s role in human evolution, the development of consciousness, and planetary life. About Dr. Brian Swimme:   Brian Thomas Swim...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview astronomer and historian of science, Steven J. Dick. Themes: What is God in this world of quantum physics? Process Theology Steven J. Dick served as the NASA Chief Historian and Director of the NASA History Office from 2003 to 2009. Prior to that he was an astronomer and historian of science at the U.S. Naval Observatory for more than two decades. He is the...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview astronomer and historian of science, Steven J. Dick. Themes: Plurality of worlds Cosmo-theology and Astrobiology Exploration of the History of Extraterrestrial life Steven J. Dick served as the NASA Chief Historian and Director of the NASA History Office from 2003 to 2009. Prior to that he was an astronomer and historian of science at the U.S. Naval Observa...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph. D they explore: The power of thought over mind How does technology affect our bodies Belief and brain activity Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph. D. is a neuroscientist and an author. Because of his research into the neuroscience of consciousness, he was selected by the World Media Net to be one of the "One Hundred Pioneers of the 21st C...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph. D they explore: expanding reality post-materialistic science meta-paradigm shift spiritual experiences Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph. D. is a neuroscientist and an author. Because of his research into the neuroscience of consciousness, he was selected by the World Media Net to be one of the "One Hundred Pioneers of the 21st Century.&...

Iila Delio and Gabbi Sloan interview Matt Segall on process theology and 'How do we reconcile the chaos of good and evil?' (Part 2) Matthew David Segall , Ph. D., is assistant professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Program at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. He is the author of Physics of the World-Soul: Whitehead's Adventure in Cosmo...

Iila Delio and Gabbi Sloan interview Matt Segall on process theology and 'How do we reconcile good and evil?' Matthew David Segall , Ph. D., is assistant professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Program at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. He is the author of Physics of the World-Soul: Whitehead's Adventure in Cosmology (2021) and Crossi...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Orgin of Life Scientist, Dr. Bruce Damer (Part Two) on the following topics: About Dr. Bruce Damer: Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer investigates the chemical mechanism of life's origins and its implications for evolutionary biology, technology, and culture, including philosophy and our sense of place in the cosmos. He serves as chief scientist at the BI...

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Orgin of Life Scientist, Dr. Bruce Damer (Part One) on the following topics: About Dr. Bruce Damer: Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer investigates the chemical mechanism of life's origins and its implications for evolutionary biology, technology, and culture, including philosophy and our sense of place in the cosmos. He serves as chief scientist at the BI...

Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Dr. Anne Kull (Part Two) on the following topics: Can we become one family by using technology? Can we use technology to deepen our connection with nature? How can we live in hope? Anne Kull studied at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (M.A., M.Th., Ph. D.). Since 2000 back in Estonia. She is professor of systematic theology at the University of Tartu,...

Hosts Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Dr. Anne Kull on the following topics: What is techno-culture? The way we use language can create openness. What is a cyborg? We are nature, but nature is not what we think it is. Anne Kull studied at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (M.A., M.Th., Ph. D.). Since 2000 back in Estonia. She is professor of systematic theology at the University of Ta...

Hosts Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Dr. David Sloan Wilson about these topics: (Part Two) Where do power and authority reside in evolving prosocial unity? Religion and science can help to create the motivation, structure, and meaningful unity/belonging.  The integration of religion and science create the openness of earth and humanity to their fullest potential for life and a future About Dr...

Hosts Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Dr. David Sloan Wilson about these topics:  What is the puzzle of altruism in Darwinian Evolution? Religion as the optimization of life in evolution Technology has enhanced the speed of evolution, propelling us into "the noosphere" yet we do not know how to live there . About Dr. David Sloan Wilson: David Sloan Wilson is one of the foremost evolu...

In this episode Hosts, Ilia Delio and Gabby Sloan interview Author,  Speaker,  Coach, Sheri Kling in (Part Two) as they discuss the following themes: How do we trust in the flow of life? Is God changed by us? What are you afraid of? Sheri D. Kling , Ph. D., is an author, speaker, singer, and spiritual mentor who draws from wisdom and mystical traditions, relational worldviews, depth psychology, an...

In this episode Hosts, Ilia Delio and Gabby Sloan interview Author,  Speaker,  Coach, Sheri Kling as they discuss the following themes: What is a soul? What happens when we die? What is the notion of matter and what can our connection to home say about us? Sheri D. Kling , Ph. D., is an author, speaker, singer, and spiritual mentor who draws from wisdom and mystical traditions, relational worldvie...

Join Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan on Hunger for Wholeness, (Part 2), of the interview with theologian, philosopher, award winning author,  of 'Pluriform' Thomas Oord.   In this episode we discuss: What does it mean for love to always hope?  How is God changed by human love?  How is love inherently free? Thomas Jay Oord , Ph. D., directs the doctoral program in Open and Relational Theology a...