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The LogosphereTrump's Executive Orders (Or Disorders?) | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf discuss a wide range of controversial executive orders and policies enacted by the new U.S. president, including ending birthright citizenship, eliminating diversity and inclusion programs, halting federal financial assistance, and restricting transgender individuals in the military and sports. They analyze the potential pros and cons of these actions, as well as the broader political and social implications.Join them for a discussion of the president's recent "blitzkrieg" or rapid, aggressive policy rollout that is overwhelming opponents and the media.Discussed topics include: The legal and constitutional c...2025-03-221h 13The LogosphereAmerica Needs an Übermensch (feat. Katie Zacharia) | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf speak with Katie Zacharia, who is a senior advisor for Fix California and a conservative political strategist.Together they discus:Katie's background and political involvementThe conservative shift in the Republican party under TrumpThe influence of ideologies like Marxism and communism in academia and cultureThe opioid and fentanyl crises in the USChina's geopolitical influence and competition with the USThe role of family, parenting, and values in societyThe state of education and academia in...2025-02-182h 33The LogosphereTrauma, Addiction, and the Feminization of Psychology (feat. Shirin Fouladi Ruf M.A., LMFT) | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf interview Shirin Fouled Ruf, who is a professional psychotherapist. Together they discuss how trauma can fundamentally change the nervous system and one's perception of reality; the distinction between physical and psychological trauma, and how psychological trauma can be just as damaging or even more so than physical trauma; the connection between trauma and addiction/self-destructive behaviors, and how trauma often leads to a distorted sense of self and difficulty regulating emotions; the limitations of traditional talk therapy and diagnostic models in effectively treating trauma, and the importance of approaches like EMDR that work...2025-01-272h 02The LogosphereDecentralizing Dad: Cryptocurrency in the Postelection Era | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf discuss the explosion of the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the wake of the historic 2024 presidential election. The concept of decentralization is tackled broadly. Trouble ensues.2025-01-171h 28The LogosphereThe Accesses of Growth | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf go on a sick one. Play with some theory about the possibility of excessive growth, make a typo in the title, and generally end up saying a lot of things that they should not say while the mics are on.2024-12-041h 30The LogosphereA Meditation on the Election | The LogosphereOn the day after the election, hosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf discuss the reascendancy of Donald Trump and all of its varied implications. We are all bracing ourselves for the reaction to this historic moment in American politics. A lot to speculate on. No shortage of divisiveness to be found.2024-12-031h 05The LogosphereGod, Sex, and Zionism (feat. Kal Holczler) | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf take bring back the controversial and captivating Kal Holczler for his third appearance on the Logosphere. They finally tackle Israel and Palestine, talk about sex (like they always do), and weave it all together. They go together like peas and carrots.2024-10-282h 40The LogosphereBeyond Sobriety (feat. Mikey V.) | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and JD Ruf take on the inimitable "Bhagavan" Mikey V. Longtime sober and certified spiritual gangster. Topics discussed include detachment, self-delusion, materialism, spiritual discipline, veganism, conspiracy theories, and more. Is sobriety the final frontier? Or is there another level?2024-09-302h 21The LogosphereHereafter in This Drama of Life (feat. James Whitmore, Jr.) | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf interview acclaimed American actor and director James Whitmore, Jr. They discuss with him his own personal career, the art of filmmaking, his sobriety journey, death, and spirituality, among other topics.2024-08-051h 00The LogosphereSobriety vs Psychology (feat. Dr. Patrick Lockwood) | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the tension between commonly held beliefs in the recovery community and the data driven points of view of academic psychology at large with clinical psychologist Dr. Patrick Lockwood.2024-06-251h 29The LogosphereGod Spelled Backwards is D.O.G. | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the very recent loss of J.D.'s beloved pet dog, Eva. R.I.P. Eva. A heartfelt farewell and an exploration of the philosophy of death.2024-04-1842 minThe LogosphereSteroids in Sobriety | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the grey area of taking steroids in sobriety. Is it really sober or is it not? They draw from more than just their opinions as recovery community members. They draw from their personal experience as well.2024-03-1030 minThe LogosphereDrugs A-Z | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss the entire food chain for drugs, the pros and the cons, the benefits and the detriments, drawing on their wealth of experience both on and off of them. Happy trails, Logophiles.2024-02-2457 minThe LogosphereWTF is The Grand Inquisitor? | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf resurrect the Russian Goliath Fyodor Dostoyevsky's profound story of the Grand Inquisitor. A real moral mind fuck that our modern generation may not be equipped to contend with. Who was right, Christ or the Christ killer? Decide for yourself.2024-01-0257 minThe LogosphereSpiritual Capitalism and a Meditation on Violence | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf tear apart the appeal of violence, the utility of aggression, our complicated, terrible relationship with death, and finally expose humility, spirituality and asceticism for what it is: the final flex, the most ruthless "will to power."2023-12-2252 minThe LogosphereNietzsche Versus the Twelve Steps | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf once again tackle the very important question of who would win in a fist fight: 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the twelve steps of recovery. In this edition, they set loose on each other Nietzsche's crowning concept, the will to power, and the first step in recovery, admitting powerlessness over ____________. Who will emerge victorious?2023-12-1447 minThe LogosphereA Meditation on Dating in Sobriety | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf traverse the precarious landscape of sober dating with all attendant pitfalls and booby traps. Is it wise to date other people in recovery? Is dating in the first year really a cardinal sin? Why is romance the achilles heal of so many recovering addicts and alcoholics?2023-10-1246 minThe LogosphereA Meditation on Homoeroticism | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf explore homoeroticism, bi-curiosity, homosexuality in Ancient Greece, Ploto's "Republic," Marxism, Bill Cosby, cults and cognitive dissonance, Louis C.K., cancel culture, power dynamics, workplace sexual dynamics, idols and celebrity, Michael Jackson, and morality.2023-09-0414 minThe LogosphereA Meditation on Nietzsche Ruining Sobriety | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and how his particular brand of philosophy could be devastating for anyone in recovery. Or could it be life affirming?2023-08-2839 minThe LogosphereA Meditation on Psychedelics in Sobriety | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss sober tripping. Is it a thing? I mean, Bill Wilson did it, after all...2023-08-0359 min
The LogosphereA Meditation on Why God is Lame | The LogosphereHosts Chris Stites and J.D. Ruf discuss religion and why it is completely devoid of sex appeal but probably totally necessary. What a dilemma.2023-06-0819 min