Sacred Tension

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by the hosts of Decoding the Gurus to take a critical look at the gurus of the internet age, including Jordan Peterson, the Weinstein Brothers, and Sam Harris. We do an in-depth run-through of their Gurometer and explore tools to critically analyze public intellectuals.  Listen to Decoding the Gurus here: https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/ And f...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Satanist and scholar of monasticism Sister Zither about how we might incorporate monastic practice into modern Satanism.  Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord server:  https://discord.gg/PrDU4zx My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a streaming...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined once again by Lucien Greaves, founder and spokesperson of The Satanic Temple. We discuss the philosophical underpinnings of TST, the influence of The Process Church of the Final Judgement on the development of TST, his recent appearance on Tucker Carlson, and much more.  Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Richard Lang about the Headless Way, a meditation method pioneered by Douglas Harding. We discuss the fundamental nature of consciousness, how the Headless Way expands empathy, how Headlessness might connect with Satanic practice, and much more.  Find the Headless Way here: https://headless.org/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with famed atheist activist and youtuber Aron Ra. We discuss the battle against encroaching theocracy in his home state of Texas, his coming out as a Satanist, whether Satanism qualifies as a religion, and much more.  Find Aron here: http://www.aronra.com/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Matthew Kezhaya, who is the legal council for The Satanic Temple. We discuss The Satanic Temple's legal battles, free speech, religious freedom, and much more. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord server:  https://discord.gg/PrDU4zx My work is sponsored...

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Vyvyan to discuss Satanism, decadent literature, and how dandyism is an act of queer rebellion.  Vyvyan's recommended reading: Who Is a Dandy? by George Walden https://www.amazon.com/Who-Dandy-Dandyism-George-Brummell/dp/1903933366 Nightmares of an Ether-Drinker by  Jean Lorrain https://www.amazon.com/Nightmares-Ether-Drinker...

Socialist author, podcaster, and professor Ben Burgis returns to discuss his latest book on the late Christopher Hitchens. Find Burgis's new book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Hitchens-Right-Wrong-Matters/dp/1789047455/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CNGXCYGP5DO0&keywords=Ben+Burgis&qid=1643658495&sprefix=ben+burgis%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1 Sam Harris defends the Bell Curve and fights with Ezra Klein:  Wak...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with philosopher Philip Goff about panpsychism, the nature of consciousness, the potential limits of materialism, and much more. Find Philip Goff here: https://www.philipgoffphilosophy.com/ Philip Goff's twitter:  https://twitter.com/Philip_Goff   US version of Philip Goff's book 'Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness':  https://...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with my friend and colleague Dex Desjardins about his recent diagnosis of Antisocial Personal Disorder. We discuss how he experiences the world, the difference between compassion and empathy, his work in The Satanic Temple, and much more. Find Dex here: https://dexdesjardins.com/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: ...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with sociologist and Christian LGBT author Bridget Eileen Rivera about her new book Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBT People Experience Harm in the Church.  Find Bridget Eileen Rivera here: https://bridgeteileenrivera.com/ Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Burdens-Christians-Experience-Church-ebook/dp/B08XLK32XQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KRJS8LIS5LBZ&ke...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Lilith Starr about her new book Compassionate Satanism. We discuss her path to The Satanic Temple from LaVeyan Satanism, how Satanism helped her get sober, her experience as a homeless person, and much more. Visit Lilith Starr's website: https://www.lilithstarr.com/ and buy her book: https://thesatanictemple.com/collections/books/products/compassiona...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with long-time friend and colleague Matt Langston of Eleventyseven. We discuss his new album Revenge of the Mountain Medley, his journey out of the Christian music industry, and our spiritual journeys away from conservative Christianity. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves returns to discuss every allegation of fascism and antisemitism against him and The Satanic Temple. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with pagan, author, and libertarian anarchist Logan Albright about his book Conform Or Be Cast Out. We discuss the literal demonization of outsiders, how to interact with political and ideological outsiders, and much more. Find his work at  loganalbright.com Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.co...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, Minister of Satan Shiva Honey returns to discuss death and dying within a Satanic context. We discuss grief in the age of Covid, forgiveness, the deaths of abusers, the role of psychedelics in ritual, and much more. Support Shiva Honey's project on death and dying here: https://www.serpentinae.com/   Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, free speech lawyer Adam Goldstein returns to discuss the culture war over Critical Race Theory. Learn more about Adam Goldstein and FIRE here: https://www.thefire.org/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord server:  https://discord.gg/PrDU4zx My work is sponsored by T...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Satanic sociologist Zee Kay about the little-known history of the Werewolf Trials and what they tell us about human nature.  Suggested reading from Zee:  Jay M Smith - Monsters of the Gevaudan: The Making of a Beast:  https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/9564342 Rolf Schulte - Man as Wolf: Male Witches in Central Europe:  https://www.goodreads.com/...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with scholar and author Helen Pluckrose about her book Cynical Theories. We discuss where she believes modern social justice went wrong, whether technology is the primary explanation for online dysfunction, the limiting of LGBT identities, and much more. Find her organization Counterweight here: https://counterweightsupport.com/   Become a Patron to suppo...

Find the transcript for this episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/07/29/the-satanic-practice-of-learning-from-demons/   Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe

This is an unlocked episode of my patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe

Find the full transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/06/09/in-defense-of-reading-controversial-books/ Music by Trinium Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord server:  https://discord.gg/PrDU4zx My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a streaming platform featu...

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Christian podcaster and Youtuber Mason Mennenga about purity culture, surviving evangelicalism, and the intersection of Satanism and Process Theology. Find Mason Mennenga here . Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a strea...

Find the full transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/?s=Satan+and+the+Void   Music: Wild by Eleventyseven - https://open.spotify.com/album/7AwjMvmUjV3jC1pxsScR5g?si=fAftF2tGS6-kf2tLS6Q3mw&dl_branch=1 Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:  https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong Join my Discord server:  https://discord.gg/PrDU4...