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Re-Enchantment"Awakening is not a one-shot experience." | Chuck CerasoA dialogue between artist Chuck Ceraso and Daniel Lev Shkolnik on the nature of spiritual awakening and consciousness.
Chuck had an awakening experience in college which for a time destabilized his life. Afterward, he began his path to return to that state of awareness and discovered that his practice of painting was no different than his spiritual practice.
Now, when he teaches others to paint, he not only teaches the craft but how to perceive the world from that state of open, concept-less awareness.
"I paint not to reproduce a scene or subject as a...
2023-02-141h 33Re-EnchantmentLimits of Rationality | Eliot RedDaniel speaks with Eliot Red about his transition from the rationalist movement to a broader way of looking at reality and what prompted him to make that shift.
2022-02-141h 11Re-EnchantmentThe Making of a Sacred Cemetery | John "Crow" ConstableCrossbones Cemetery sits in the heart of London, and thanks to two decades of activism, John Constable has helped transform this outcast's burial ground into a protected sacred space.
Memoria Symposium - https://youtu.be/PXFlNnTxW3E
2021-12-1557 minRe-EnchantmentCrypto-Religions | Devin SinghHow does the faith, fanaticism, and utopic vision surrounding crypto-currencies mirror age-old patterns of religious fervor and salvation? Daniel talks with Devin Singh, an associate professor of religious studies at Dartmouth and author of "Divine Currency: The Theological Power of Money in the West."
2021-12-0235 minRe-EnchantmentHow to Actually Apply Existentialism to Your Life | Yannick JacobYannick Jacob is an existential coach. He talks about how to apply this 20th century philosophy in a practical way to help us find a greater sense of meaning and purpose in our lives.
2021-11-1637 minRe-EnchantmentBeyond Experience Design | Paul BulenceaPaul Bulencea speaks about creating the College of Extraordinary Experiences—an immersive, Harry-Potter-style conference around experience design. But even more interesting than his work with the College is his work with nature. He reaches a level of connection with the natural world that is astoundingly intimate and deeply profound.
2021-10-271h 07Re-EnchantmentThink and Grow Rich | Mitch HorowitzThink and Grow Rich was a seminal book of American success and self-help literature that Napoleon Hill wrote in the wake of the Great Depression to help Americans pick up and start their lives over. I discuss the book and its ideas with Mitch Horowitz and what role it can play in peoples' lives as they strive to recover from the COVID pandemic.
2021-10-2150 min
Re-EnchantmentDisruption: How Things Change | David PotterDaniel speaks with Professor David Potter about his new book which looks at five periods of major historical change to better understand when and where the next big change might come from.
2021-09-2233 min
Re-EnchantmentDisruption: Why Things Change | David PotterDaniel speaks with Professor David Potter about his new book which looks at five periods of major historical change to better understand when and where the next big change might come from.
2021-09-2233 min
Re-EnchantmentLive Talk: Impossible Goals and How to Achieve ThemWhat does it take to free-climb El Capitan? What does it take to survive a Vietnamese POW camp? How do seemingly regular people rise above and beyond to achieve seemingly impossible things? In this episode, I explore some of the psychology of setting fantastically audacious goals—and achieving them.
2021-08-2529 min
Re-EnchantmentLive Talk: Impossible Goals and How to Achieve ThemWhat does it take to free-climb El Capitan? What does it take to survive a Vietnamese POW camp? How do seemingly regular people rise above and beyond to achieve seemingly impossible things? In this episode, I explore some of the psychology of setting fantastically audacious goals—and achieving them.
2021-08-2529 min
Re-EnchantmentThe Difficult Psychology of Subtraction | Leidy KlotzThe optimal solution requires subtraction and then addition. But our brains have an unusually difficult time with that first step. It's easier for a doctor to add a medication than figure out which to take away. It's easier for governments to add a new law than nullifying several old ones. It often takes less brain power to add another storage unit for our extra stuff than sorting through it and figuring out what's really valuable and what to throw away. Professor Leidy Klotz has spent years studying the pscychology of subtraction and on this episode, he shares a positive take...
2021-08-1835 min
Re-EnchantmentPsychology of Subtraction | Leidy KlotzOur brains have a difficult time subtracting. It's often easier for a doctor to add a medication than figure out which to take away. It can take less brain power to rent another storage unit than sort and throw out old stuff. Yet research shows that subtraction can be key to finding the optimal solutions to problems. Professor Leidy Klotz joins Daniel Lev Shkolnik on Re-Enchantment to share a positive take on subtraction.
2021-08-1835 min
Re-EnchantmentMeditating on Captain Picard & Other Imaginary Heroes | Christopher CotterWe used to sit around fires and tell epic stories of mythic heroes. Today, we gather around TV and computer screen to watch (or play) modern day epics and myths. Whether it's the noble Jedi knights defending the Republic, wise Gandalf fighting for Middle Earth, or Patrick Stewart bringing diplomacy to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, these fictional figures play an important role in our mental and moral lives. When we try to emulate our heroes, sometimes the first person that comes to mind is a fictional one. ~Join me on Zoom Sunday Aug 15 at 1pm for a live...
2021-08-1132 min
Re-EnchantmentMeditating on Captain Picard & Other Imaginary Heroes | Christopher CotterWe used to sit around fires and tell epic stories of mythic heroes. Today, our most widespread epics play out on our glowing screens. It's no surprise that when we try to find heroes and ethical role models to emulate, sometimes the first person that comes to mind is a fictional one. Whether it's the noble Jedi knights defending the Republic, wise Gandalf fighting for Middle Earth, or Patrick Stewart bringing diplomacy to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, these fictional figures play an important role in our mental and moral lives.
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2021-08-1132 min
Re-EnchantmentThe Meaning of LifeYes, there is an answer. No, it's not 42.
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2021-07-1423 min
2021-07-1423 min
Re-Enchantment6 Keys to Mature HeroismWhy is it that we idolize heroes, but when we want to be a hero ourselves it can feel immature or grandiose? In this episode, I breaks down six components of mature heroism and what differentiates it from immature heroism.
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And go check out the new website at: reenchant.life
2021-06-3021 min
Re-EnchantmentThought Viruses and How to Fight Them | Andy NormanDespite our access to information (or because of it?) bad ideas spread faster than ever. Andy Norman's new book, Mental Immunity, seeks to give readers tools to strengthen their mental immunity so they're less likely to become unwitting hosts to self-perpetuating and potentially harmful ideas.
Buy Mental Immunity and help support the how by going to - https://bookshop.org/shop/reenchantment
And check out Andy's new nonprofit dedicated to cognitive immunology -
https://cognitiveimmunology.net/
2021-06-2330 min
Re-EnchantmentThought Viruses and How to Fight Them | Andy NormanDespite our access to information (or because of it?) bad ideas spread faster than ever. Andy Norman's new book, Mental Immunity, seeks to give readers tools to strengthen their mental immunity so they're less likely to become unwitting hosts to self-perpetuating and potentially harmful ideas. Buy Mental Immunity and help support the how by going to - https://bookshop.org/shop/reenchantment
2021-06-2330 min
Re-EnchantmentThe Two KabbalahsThis episode is about the difference between Jewish Kabbalah and the hermetic Kabbalah. Daniel and Mike talk about why this difference matters and how can understanding these relatively obscure traditions show us how to create rich ways of interpreting—and re-interpreting—our world.
2021-04-281h 03
Re-EnchantmentThe Two Kabbalahs: Bonus EpisodeA bonus episode where we get into all our favorite aspects of the Jewish and hermetic Kabbalahs we didn't have time to talk about in the main episode.
2021-04-2836 min
Re-EnchantmentThe Two KabbalahsThis episode is about the difference between Jewish Kabbalah and the hermetic Kabbalah. Daniel and Mike talk about why this difference matters and how can understanding these relatively obscure traditions show us how to create rich ways of interpreting—and re-interpreting—our world.
2021-04-281h 03
Re-EnchantmentWith Eternal Life, Do Things Still Matter?Religious traditions often promise the immortality of the soul. More recently, technology has been promising the immortality of the mind. But some philosophers believe that immortality isn't all it's cracked up to be. Specifically, they argue that if nothing can be lost, then nothing really matters. They say it's our finitude—not our immortality—that makes life worth living. Mike Myers and Daniel Shkolnik delve into what immortality might be like and whether it's something worth wanting.
2021-04-2137 min
Re-EnchantmentWith Eternal Life, Do Things Still Matter?Religious traditions often promise the immortality of the soul. More recently, technology has been promising the immortality of the mind. But some philosophers believe that immortality isn't all it's cracked up to be. Specifically, they argue that if nothing can be lost, then nothing really matters. They say it's our finitude—not our immortality—that makes life worth living. Mike Myers and Daniel Shkolnik delve into what immortality might be like and whether it's something worth wanting.
2021-04-2137 min
Re-Enchantment'If You Don't Believe in Magic...Your Art Probably Sucks'Mike Myers is back on again. We kick off the episode with words from Maynard James Keenan, the lead sing of Tool: "If you don't believe in magic on some level, your art probably sucks." It's a bold claim, but it speaks to the intersection (and equivalence?) of art and magic.And listen to Mike's new album on Spotify by searching "Cracks in the Real" or by following this link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7zQyJitKz7WRtSLUr6PCA3?si=EKCVOcbFSnekJ3UUKBAjCg
2021-03-3150 min
Re-Enchantment'If You Don't Believe in Magic...Your Art Probably Sucks'Mike Myers is back on again. We kick off the episode with words from Maynard James Keenan, the lead sing of Tool: "If you don't believe in magic on some level, your art probably sucks." It's a bold claim, but it speaks to the intersection (and equivalence?) of art and magic. And listen to Mike's new album on Spotify by searching "Cracks in the Real" or by following this link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7zQyJitKz7WRtSLUr6PCA3?si=EKCVOcbFSnekJ3UUKBAjCg
2021-03-3150 min
Re-EnchantmentMystical Humanism & Meta-Mysticism | Jeff KripalJeffery Kripal is a religious studies professor at Rice University and he studies everything from UFO encounters to Tantra to Christian homoeroticism. I deeply enjoyed reading his ideas in his book "Secret Body"—a book about all his other books.
2021-03-1739 min
Re-EnchantmentMystical Humanism & Meta-Mysticism | Jeff KripalJeffery Kripal is a religious studies professor at Rice University and he studies everything from UFO encounters to Tantra to Christian homoeroticism. I deeply enjoyed reading his ideas in his book "Secret Body"—a book about all his other books.
2021-03-1739 min
Re-EnchantmentEthics of Corporate Ritual Design | Ezra BookmanEzra Bookman, ritual designer and founder of Ritualist, talks about his view on the seven components of ritual and the ethics of creating ritual spaces in corporate settings.
2021-03-1033 min
Re-EnchantmentEthics of Corporate Ritual Design | Ezra BookmanEzra Bookman, ritual designer and founder of Ritualist, talks about his view on the seven components of ritual and the ethics of creating ritual spaces in corporate settings.
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Read more about the cult-like culture of WeWork:
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/11/inside-the-fall-of-wework
Read more about the demise of SoulCycle:
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22195549/soulcycle-decline-reopening-bullying-bike-explained
2021-03-0933 min
Re-EnchantmentContemplative Spirituality for the 21st Century | Fr. Adam BuckoFather Adam Bucko is a committed voice in the movement for the renewal of Christian Contemplative Spirituality and the growing New Monastic movement. My conversation with him was one of my favorite from the Open Div Summit and I'm happy to share it with you here.You can access around 70 pre-recorded conversations with academics, thought leaders, and practitioners by searching "Open Div Summit" on Spotify or Anchor.fm.
2021-03-0333 min
Re-EnchantmentContemplative Spirituality for the 21st Century | Fr. Adam BuckoFather Adam Bucko is a committed voice in the movement for the renewal of Christian Contemplative Spirituality and the growing New Monastic movement. My conversation with him was one of my favorite from the Open Div Summit and I'm happy to share it with you here.
The Open Div Summit is done! You can access around 70 pre-recorded conversations with academics, thought leaders, and practitioners by searching "Open Div Summit" on Spotify or Anchor.fm.
2021-03-0333 min
Re-EnchantmentCheat Sheet for the Open Div SummitThis episode is dedicated to the Open Div Summit! The summit is happening Thursday Feb 25th - Sunday Feb 28th. To help make sense of the many amazing speakers and live events we've organized, I've decided to list some of my favorite pre-recorded talks and the live events I'm looking forward to most. Register for free and view the full schedule for yourself at summit.opendiv.org — I'll see you there!
2021-02-2419 min
Re-EnchantmentCheat Sheet for the Open Div SummitThis episode is dedicated to the Open Div Summit! The summit is happening Thursday Feb 25th - Sunday Feb 28th. To help make sense of the many amazing speakers and live events we've organized, I've decided to list some of my favorite pre-recorded talks and the live events I'm looking forward to most. Register for free and view the full schedule for yourself at summit.opendiv.org — I'll see you there!
2021-02-2419 min
Re-EnchantmentTechnology, Psychedelics, and the Future(s) of Religion | Erik DavisThis episode is an exclusive sneak-peak at the Open Div Summit I'm co-hosting at the end of this month, Feb 25-28th. Register for the summit by going to Summit.OpenDiv.org — it's free and welcoming to those of any faith and no-faith.
2021-02-1742 min
Re-EnchantmentTechnology, Psychedelics, and the Future(s) of Religion | Erik DavisThis episode is an exclusive sneak-peak at the Open Div Summit I'm co-hosting at the end of this month, Feb 25-28th. Register for the summit by going to Summit.OpenDiv.org — it's free and welcoming to those of any faith and no-faith.
2021-02-1742 min
Re-EnchantmentGnosticism Part 2: A World of Little GodsHow does a two-millennia old myth find relevance in the modern age? Gnosticism can be interpreted as both a critique of an overly simplistic, human-like God, and an empowering story about our own participation in the ongoing creation of reality.
2021-02-1030 min
Re-EnchantmentGnosticism Part 2: A World of Little GodsHow does a two-millennia old myth find relevance in the modern age? Gnosticism can be interpreted as both a critique of an overly simplistic, human-like God, and an empowering story about our own participation in the ongoing creation of reality.
2021-02-1030 min
Re-EnchantmentGnosticism Part 1: A Library in the DesertGnosticism was believed to have been lost to time—a relic of history—until two boys stumbled upon a hidden library in the desert. Enter into the Nag Hammadi Library, where the scrolls are kept in jugs, where God is not necessarily good, and where Jesus might have something to say about gender fluidity. Welcome to the esoteric world of the gnostics.
2021-02-0320 min
Re-EnchantmentGnosticism Part 1: A Library in the DesertGnosticism was believed to have been lost to time—a relic of history—until two boys stumbled upon a hidden library in the desert. Enter into the Nag Hammadi Library, where the scrolls are kept in jugs, where God is not necessarily good, and where Jesus might have something to say about gender fluidity. Welcome to the esoteric world of the gnostics.
2021-02-0320 min
Re-EnchantmentPhilosophy of Psychedelics | Chris LethebyOn psychedelics, people claim they see the face of God. They claim the existence of energies and universal consciousness. But if you're a naturalist like Dr. Chris Letheby, how do you interpret these experiences? Daniel speaks with Chris about naturalizing psychedelic spirituality and making it applicable to those skeptical about supernaturalism and yet find immense value in psychedelics.
2021-01-2754 min
Re-EnchantmentAfrofuturism, Paradise(s), and Who's Really 'Human?' | Taj SmithScience fiction isn't just entertainment. It's not just about technology. It's also about imagining, and reimagining, the future. That future includes the ways in which we live together and the ways in which we fulfill our spiritual needs. Daniel speaks with Taj Smith about Afrofuturism, alternate paradises, who gets to be human (and who doesn't).
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2021-01-2036 min
Re-EnchantmentThe Urantia Book | Angie ThurstonThe Urantia Book appeared in the 1950s. It doesn't have a known author. It doesn't have churches or temples built in its name. What it has is 2,000 pages of imaginative writing that tries to combine spirituality with science. Angie Thurston speaks about what lies between the covers of the Urantia Book and why she accepted it as her central spiritual text later in life.
2021-01-1334 min
Re-EnchantmentPhilip Morris | A Life Well-LivedPhilip Morris is the CEO of Proctors, the largest performing arts organization in the Capital Region of New York. He helped lift a struggling theater from the brink of collapse, and with it, revitalize downtown Schenectady and beyond. What's more, he did it with a care and loyalty for his employees and the surrounding community that's often talked about but rarely practiced.
2021-01-0628 min
Re-EnchantmentBelieving in Dawkins? | Eric SteinhartMost people know about Richard Dawkins's atheism. Few people know about his spirituality. I speak with Professor Eric Steinhart about his new book, "Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism." In Dawkins's writings, Steinhart sees a grand but fragmented vision for what lies beyond atheism. He attempts to collect and connect these fragments to create a "cathedral of mind" that could rival, and even surpass, theism.
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2020-12-231h 00
Re-EnchantmentJudaism's "Other" GodsIn this Hanukkah special, I talk about my favorite conceptions of God from across the centuries, from Maimonides to Spinoza to various mystical views. Some of these visions of God were considered heretical in their day—today they may just be believable.
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Mark Oppenheimer – Reclaiming "Jew"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/opinion/reclaiming-jew.html
2020-12-1624 min
Re-EnchantmentAnsley Sawyer | A Life Well-LivedAnsley Sawyer is a filmmaker and world-traveler. She is one of the most bravest people I know. She lives with gusto and taught me by her own example how to heed the call to adventure.
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Ansley’s website: Torq World torqworld.com
Like We Don’t Exist by Ansley Sawyer and Corey Embring— https://vimeo.com/260495758
Nomads of Mongolia by Brandon Li and Ansley Sawyer — https://vimeo.com/150531350
Watchtower of Turkey by Leonardo Dalessandri — https://vimeo.com/108018156
Tokyo Roar by Brandon Li — https://vimeo.com/129171397
Yù yī - 玉衣 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuC-M-85ArY
2020-12-091h 07
Re-EnchantmentThe Friendly Atheist | Hemant MehtaHemant Mehta is the author behind the popular atheist blog The Friendly Atheist. Daniel and Hemant speak about how churches inspire charitable giving and what nonbelievers can learn from them. And Hemant brings attention to the 100-odd atheists that have surged into political offices with the recent election.
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friendlyatheist.patheos.com/
Read more about acedia at The Conversation:
https://theconversation.com/acedia-the-lost-name-for-the-emotion-were-all-feeling-right-now-144058?fbclid=IwAR2G1jIFjYzN7HG5C3XxctHvWvcWH-BdbWsObegRV3cCKnpvyFWdz-W-iXw
2020-12-0250 min
Re-EnchantmentGenya Shkolnik | A Life Well-LivedThis episode is about the life of Genya Shkolnik, my grandmother. This is the first in a new series of episodes about "lives well-lived." I sat down with my mother and sister to talk about her story, her character, and her legacy.
2020-11-2557 min
Re-EnchantmentGenya Shkolnik | A Life Well-LivedThis episode is about the life of Genya Shkolnik, my grandmother. This is the first in a new series of episodes about "lives well-lived." I sat down with my mother and sister to talk about her story, her character, and her legacy.
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2020-11-2557 minRe-EnchantmentWe Need New TemplesA bar can be a sacred place. So can an alley, or a mountaintop, or an abandoned power plant. As people increasingly search for spiritual fulfillment outside the walls of religion, we need a new way of thinking about what constitutes sacred space. Daniel explores how we might utilize our personal sense of the sacred to identify "natural temples" in the world around us.
2020-11-1831 min
Re-EnchantmentWe Need New TemplesA bar can be a sacred place. So can an alley, or a mountaintop, or an abandoned power plant. As people increasingly search for spiritual fulfillment outside the walls of religion, we need a new way of thinking about what constitutes sacred space. Daniel explores how we might utilize our personal sense of the sacred to identify "natural temples" in the world around us.
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Eric Weiner's article "Where Heaven and Earth Come Closer" — https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/travel/thin-places-where-we-are-jolted-out-of-old-ways-of-seeing-the-world.html
2020-11-1831 minRe-EnchantmentHow to Talk Politics at Thanksgiving | Anthony MagnaboscoThe U.S. election may be over but healing the division and rancor in the country will take years. Anthony Magnabosco uses a dialogue technique called Street Epistemology to get people to think more carefully about how they came to know what they know. He uses this technique to soften—or even reverse—peoples' deeply held beliefs about religion, politics, or social issues, while building genuine mutual respect.
2020-11-111h 04Re-EnchantmentHow to Talk Politics at Thanksgiving | Anthony MagnaboscoThe U.S. election may be over but healing the division and rancor in the country will take years. Anthony Magnabosco uses a dialogue technique called Street Epistemology to get people to think more carefully about how they came to know what they know. He uses this technique to soften—or even reverse—peoples' deeply held beliefs about religion, politics, or social issues, while building genuine mutual respect.
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Watch how Anthony does SE in real life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocP40a_UvRkUAPLD5ezLIQ
Find advice about learning SE and connecting with the international SE community at: https://streetepistemology.com
2020-11-111h 04Re-EnchantmentCommunism and Other Pseudo-Religions | Nathan RobinsonIs communism religious in nature? Is capitalism? The line between ideology and religion is more porous than it might first seem. Daniel talks with Nathan Robinson, editor of Current Affairs magazine, about how ideological movements come to resemble religious movements even when they don't have—or are explicitly against—supernatural worldviews.
2020-11-041h 00Re-EnchantmentCommunism and Other Pseudo-Religions | Nathan RobinsonIs communism religious in nature? Is capitalism? The line between ideology and religion is more porous than it might first seem. Daniel talks with Nathan Robinson, editor of Current Affairs magazine, about how ideological movements come to resemble religious movements even when they don't have—or are explicitly against—supernatural worldviews.
2020-11-041h 00Re-EnchantmentCan We Coexist? | Christian WatkinsPluralism can be difficult. Sometimes, it might seem impossible. But as the world globalizes, we must learn to coexist in increasingly complex and even paradoxical communities. Daniel speaks with long-time friend and christian minister Christian Watkins about coexistence in both a religious and political context.
2020-10-2846 minRe-EnchantmentCan We Coexist? | Christian WatkinsPluralism can be difficult. Sometimes, it might seem impossible. But as the world globalizes, we must learn to coexist in increasingly complex and even paradoxical communities. Daniel speaks with long-time friend and christian minister Christian Watkins about coexistence in both a religious and political context.
2020-10-2846 minRe-EnchantmentWhat is "Real?" | Chris StedmanDaniel talks with Chris Stedman about his new book, "IRL: Finding Realness, Meaning, and Belonging in Our Digital Lives." When we cross the thin glass screen of our digital devices do we enter an artificial realm, or is the online world an authentic part of reality? — Find the show notes at: https://www.reenchantmentpod.com/post/show-notes-what-is-real-chris-stedman
2020-10-211h 06Re-EnchantmentWhat is "Real?" | Chris StedmanDaniel talks with Chris Stedman about his new book, "IRL: Finding Realness, Meaning, and Belonging in Our Digital Lives." When we cross the thin glass screen of our digital devices do we enter an artificial realm, or is the online world an authentic part of reality?
Find the show notes for this episode at: https://www.reenchantmentpod.com/post/show-notes-what-is-real-chris-stedman
2020-10-211h 06Re-EnchantmentLet's Admit We Liked Church | Bart CampoloDaniel speaks with Bart Campolo about how to create a congregation of nonbelievers. Bart is a former Evangelical preacher who has since left his faith. He is now the Humanist chaplain at the University of Cincinnati and the founder of the Humanist congregation, Cincinnati Caravan.—Find the links mentioned in this podcast at: https://www.reenchantmentpod.com/post/show-notes-let-s-admit-we-liked-church-bart-campolo
2020-10-141h 08Re-EnchantmentLet’s Admit We Liked Church | Bart CampoloDaniel speaks with Bart Campolo about how to create a congregation of nonbelievers. Bart is a former Evangelical preacher who has since left his faith. He is now the Humanist chaplain at the University of Cincinnati and the founder of the Humanist congregation, Cincinnati Caravan.
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Find the links mentioned in this podcast at: https://www.reenchantmentpod.com/post/show-notes-let-s-admit-we-liked-church-bart-campolo
2020-10-141h 08Re-EnchantmentThe Untold Stories of Atheism | Nick FishDaniel speaks with Nick Fish, the president of American Atheists, about how he's changing the narrative around atheism using real-life stories of nonbelievers.— Sign up for action alerts about how you can get involved: https://www.atheists.org/act/— See and follow results from the Secular Survey here: https://www.secularsurvey.org/— Find a partner or affiliate group to join near you: https://www.atheists.org/activism/affiliates/
2020-10-0753 minRe-EnchantmentThe Untold Stories of Atheism | Nick FishDaniel speaks with Nick Fish, the president of American Atheists, about how he's changing the narrative around atheism using real-life stories of nonbelievers.
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2020-10-0753 minRe-EnchantmentAtheistic Mysticism | Eric SteinhartMystical experiences are not supernatural events but psychological ones. Daniel speaks with Professor Eric Steinhart about how atheists understand and interpret mystical experiences as well as prominent nonbelievers who have written and spoken about these extraordinary states.—Support the show at patreon.com/reenchantment
2020-09-301h 15Re-EnchantmentAtheistic Mysticism | Eric SteinhartMystical experiences are not supernatural events but psychological ones. Daniel speaks with Professor Eric Steinhart about how atheists understand and interpret mystical experiences as well as prominent nonbelievers who have written and spoken about these extraordinary states.
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2020-09-301h 15Re-EnchantmentThe Only Sin Would Be To Pretend | Sasha SaganCarl Sagan was a beloved popularizer of science. His daughter, Sasha Sagan, carries on his legacy with "For Small Creatures Such As We," a book that gives practical ideas for how to live out the humane and science-driven values her father advocated in his lifetime.—Re-Enchantment is an affiliate of Bookshop. If you buy through the link below, 10% of the proceeds will go toward supporting the podcast: https://bookshop.org/shop/reenchantment—Support Durado Brooks and pre-order "Something In The Water" by going to the link below: http://kck.st/3jYDqVU
2020-09-231h 17Re-EnchantmentThe Only Sin Would Be To Pretend | Sasha SaganCarl Sagan was a beloved popularizer of science. His daughter, Sasha Sagan, carries on his legacy with "For Small Creatures Such As We," a book that gives practical ideas for how to live out the humane and science-driven values her father advocated in his lifetime.
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2020-09-231h 17Re-EnchantmentThe Rise and Fall of New AtheismNew Atheism was a movement that spanned from roughly 2001 to 2013. It was characterized by an aggressive online debate style that often satirized religions, idolized science, and made many enemies along the way. New Atheists became the stereotype of what it meant to be an “atheist.” Mike and I discuss the way the movement rose to prominence, why it fell apart, and what we can learn from New Atheism moving forward.Support the show by becoming a patron at patreon.com/reenchantment
2020-09-1645 minRe-EnchantmentThe Rise and Fall of New Atheism | Mike MyersNew Atheism was a movement that spanned from roughly 2001 to 2013. It was characterized by an aggressive online debate style that often satirized religions, idolized science, and made many enemies along the way. New Atheists became the stereotype of what it meant to be an “atheist.” Mike and I discuss the way the movement rose to prominence, why it fell apart, and what we can learn from New Atheism moving forward.
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2020-09-1645 minRe-EnchantmentChanging Christianity | Anton FaynbergAnton Faynberg and I had very similar upbringings but chose very different spiritual paths. He is a believing Christian in the Anglican tradition. I am a secular Humanist. We don't always agree, but we find both common ground and conflict as we discuss our respective beliefs.To help support the show, go to the Patreon page: patreon.com/reenchantment
2020-09-0949 minRe-EnchantmentChanging Christianity | Anton FaynbergCan a rave be worship? If an atheist meditates on Jesus, are they still an atheist? Can a changing Christianity remain vital in an increasingly secular world?Anton Faynberg and I had very similar upbringings but chose very different spiritual paths. He is a believing Christian in the Anglican tradition. I am a secular Humanist. We don't always agree, but we find both common ground and conflict as we discuss our respective beliefs.To help support the show, go to the Patreon page - patreon.com/reenchantmentFollow the show on Twitter - ht...
2020-09-0949 minRe-EnchantmentEinstein's ReligionEinstein's ideas about religion have often been misunderstood. He neither believed in God nor was he an atheist. In this episode, Lecco Morris and I discuss the complex beliefs of the most famous physicists of all time. We delve into his Humanism, his commitment to pacifism, and his humbleness before the enduring mysteries of our universe. Einstein, the titan of science, was also a wise and caring man. He knew how far the circle of his knowledge extended and never claimed to see beyond. Patreon Membership — To help support me and this show, please become a member at: https://www.pa...
2020-09-021h 02Re-EnchantmentEinstein's ReligionEinstein's ideas about religion have often been misunderstood. He neither believed in God nor was he an atheist. In this episode, Lecco Morris and I discuss the complex beliefs of the most famous physicists of all time. We delve into his Humanism, his commitment to pacifism, and his humbleness before the enduring mysteries of our universe. Einstein, the titan of science, was also a wise and caring man. He knew how far the circle of his knowledge extended and never claimed to see beyond.
Patreon Membership — To help support me and this show, please become a member at: https://www.pa...
2020-09-021h 02Re-EnchantmentArt and Mysticism | Kythe HellerI speak with Kythe Heller about mysticism, both old and modern, and how it intersects with art. We delve into the activism and writing of 13th century mystic Marguerite Porete, the word-weaving of the Chilean poet Cecilia Vicuña, and the sacred music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
2020-09-0240 minRe-EnchantmentThriving with Psychology | Bob FawI speak with Bob Faw about how positive psychology can help Humanists develop a rich and flourishing internal life. Religions give people ways to feel ecstatic, empathetic, humble, or part of a group. Modern psychology is piecing together what behaviors we can introduce into our lives to go beyond feeling "OK" and instead feel truly connected and wholly alive.
2020-09-021h 02Re-EnchantmentArt and Mysticism | Kythe HellerI speak with Kythe Heller about mysticism, both old and modern, and how it intersects with art. We delve into the activism and writing of 13th century mystic Marguerite Porete, the word-weaving of the Chilean poet Cecilia Vicuña, and the sacred music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
2020-08-2639 minRe-EnchantmentThriving with Psychology | Bob FawI speak with Bob Faw about how positive psychology can help Humanists develop a rich and flourishing internal life. Religions give people ways to feel ecstatic, empathetic, humble, or part of a group. Modern psychology is piecing together what behaviors we can introduce into our lives to go beyond feeling "OK" and instead feel truly connected and wholly alive.
2020-08-171h 02
Re-EnchantmentOccult Atheism as Kayfabe | Mike MyersOn this episode I talk with Mike Myers about the occult as "kayfabe"—a term from professional wrestling that's all about suspending disbelief. Occultism comprises many different practices such as ritual magic, tarot card reading, and more, and would seem to be the furthest possible thing from a skeptical worldview. But Mike is both a skeptic and an occultist. In this episode we talk about how that's possible and what other nonbelievers might gain from being "kayfabe occultists."
2020-08-1044 min
Re-EnchantmentOccult Atheism as Kayfabe | Mike MyersOn this episode I talk with Mike Myers about the occult as "kayfabe"—a term from professional wrestling that's all about suspending disbelief. Occultism comprises many different practices such as ritual magic, tarot card reading, and more, and would seem to be the furthest possible thing from a skeptical worldview. But Mike is both a skeptic and an occultist. In this episode we talk about how that's possible and what other nonbelievers might gain from being "kayfabe occultists."
2020-08-1044 minRe-EnchantmentOccult Atheism as Kayfabe | Mike MyersOn this episode I talk with Mike Myers about the occult as "kayfabe"—a term from professional wrestling that's all about suspending disbelief. Occultism comprises many different practices such as ritual magic, tarot card reading, and more, and would seem to be the furthest possible thing from a skeptical worldview. But Mike is both a skeptic and an occultist. In this episode we talk about how that's possible and what other nonbelievers might gain from being "kayfabe occultists."
2020-08-1044 min
Re-EnchantmentThe Power of Ritual with Casper ter KuileDaniel interviews Casper ter Kuile about his new book, "The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices." — We talk about the epidemic of loneliness, sacred movies, and why Casper loves singing to cows.Buy the book and learn more about Casper on his website https://www.caspertk.com/#order
2020-08-0536 min
Re-EnchantmentThe Crisis of MeaningProfessor Anthony Kronman writes that we live in "a powerful but pointless age." Science gives us awesome knowledge and abilities, but it may sabotage something just as important: our sense of significance.You can buy Professor Kronman's book, "Education's End" here https://www.amazon.com/Educations-End-Colleges-Universities-Meaning/dp/0300143141
2020-08-0513 minRe-EnchantmentThe Power of Ritual with Casper ter KuileDaniel interviews Casper ter Kuile about his new book, "The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices." — We talk about the epidemic of loneliness, sacred movies, and why Casper loves singing to cows.Buy the book and learn more about Casper on his website https://www.caspertk.com/#order
2020-08-0536 minRe-EnchantmentThe Crisis of MeaningProfessor Anthony Kronman writes that we live in "a powerful but pointless age." Science gives us awesome knowledge and abilities, but it may sabotage something just as important: our sense of significance.You can buy Professor Kronman's book, "Education's End" here https://www.amazon.com/Educations-End-Colleges-Universities-Meaning/dp/0300143141
2020-08-0513 min
Re-EnchantmentWhy Do Atheists Study Religion?I interview my friend and roommate Owen Cook about why we - two atheists - have spent so much time studying religion. We talk about Buddhism, gnosticism, our origin story as roommates, and about "doing dishes." Though maybe not the kind of dishes you're thinking of.
2020-08-0427 minRe-EnchantmentWhy Do Atheists Study Religion?I interview my friend and roommate Owen Cook about why we - two atheists - have spent so much time studying religion. We talk about Buddhism, gnosticism, our origin story as roommates, and about "doing dishes." Though maybe not the kind of dishes you're thinking of.
2020-08-0327 min
Re-EnchantmentTeaserDaniel Lev Shkolnik is a Humanist looking for deeper, more meaningful ways to live as an atheist. Each week, he dives into ancient wisdom traditions and modern psychology to find fresh ways of making sense of our place in the universe. Daniel talks with thought leaders, both secular and religious, about how to forge meaning in the 21st century. He honestly explores complex questions about belief and science and gives listeners life-affirming tools and thought-provoking ideas to help them find wonder in a secular age. New episodes on Wednesday mornings.
2020-08-0101 minRe-EnchantmentTeaserDaniel Lev Shkolnik is a Humanist looking for deeper, more meaningful ways to live as an atheist. Each week, he dives into ancient wisdom traditions and modern psychology to find fresh ways of making sense of our place in the universe. Daniel talks with thought leaders, both secular and religious, about how to forge meaning in the 21st century. He honestly explores complex questions about belief and science and gives listeners life-affirming tools and thought-provoking ideas to help them find wonder in a secular age. New episodes on Wednesday mornings.
2020-07-3101 min