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Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardTo Overcome Himself By HimselfSoren, citing Jesus, reminds us in our giving of good gifts that we are yet and still evil (Matthew 7:11 & Luke 11:13). This often tarnishes even our best intentions and the effects of the good gifts. Only God gives 100% pure good gifts, His Word and Wisdom, to resist temptation and evil, and implant the Truth in our souls and lives. We cannot be both the problem and the cure by ourselves alone. Without God.
2023-09-1339 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Beginning of DaysSoren writes, “What happened at the beginning of days is repeated in every generation: the consequences of the fruit of the knowledge could not be halted,” Sin is like a serpent. Smooth talk and then suffocation.
2023-09-0645 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardTrouble Will Find YouSoren writes, “And yet there is no hiding place in the whole world where trouble will not find you…so then, be earnest with yourself; fix your eyes upon Job.”
2023-08-3039 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardA Farewell To EverythingJob faced the loss of everything clearly. He didn’t romanticize the past but neither did he deny that God had been good to him. Soren develops these ideas in depth. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Lucy Kirkman and her essay, “What If Tomorrow.”
2023-08-2342 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Lord GaveSoren emphasizes that Job is thankful that the Lord gave. Job, in this way, reminds us that God gives us everything we have. And that ultimately, everything in this world will be taken away. Only that which is done for eternity will last.
2023-08-1644 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardJob: Properly Called a Teacher of HumankindJob teaches us not only by what he said but also by what he did. He worshiped God in his trials and tribulations. Giving us his life as an example. “The Lord gave, and the Lord took away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
2023-08-0943 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Lord Gave and the Lord Took Away: Blessed Be the Name of the LordWe finish up Upbuilding Discourse 5 “Strengthening the Inner Being” and start 6, “The Lord Gave and the Lord Took Away. Blessed Be the Name of the Lord.” Soren’s writings about Job’s sufferings provide sustenance in hard times. We can lose everything but still have God.
2023-08-0241 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardLook Not At The Gifts But The GiverThe inner being, Soren writes, “Looks not at the gifts but the Giver.” God gives us Himself. So whether we have adversity or prosperity, or some combination, looking to the Giver (God) allows us to experience increased calmness and peace, even as our concerns increase.
2023-07-2640 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren Kierkegaard, Jeremiah Miller, and Eric BierkerA conversation with Jeremiah Miller (actor and writer of the play LEAP, the life and writings of Soren Kierkegaard). We also delve into Upbuilding Discourses 5 & 1.
2023-07-1956 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardFacing Adversity & ProsperityThis is a re-post due to a tech glitch. Both adversity and prosperity can strengthen the inner person through God’s Spirit.
2023-07-1941 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardTransforming HardshipsSoren writes, of the Apostle Paul’s ministry, the power of this miracle: “To transform hardships into a witness for the truth of a teaching…is this not like making the lame walk and the mute speak?” We gain confidence that the Gospel transforms trouble into eternal Truth.
2023-07-0641 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardOpening Prayer for Upbuilding Discourse #5.Spotify is doing some work on the podcaster side of its platform on Wednesday, when I typically do the podcast. So, I will do it on Thursday instead. You can listen to episodes on Wednesday, I just cannot do one. So, I decided to read the prayer at the beginning of Upbuilding Discourse #5 while also mentioning that the next podcast will be published Thursday.
2023-07-0302 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardWeeping Into The Peacefulness of LoveWe finish this Upbuilding Discourse of “Love Hiding a Multitude of Sins” with a revisiting of Jesus loving a woman who the religious men hated. And she learned to love Him and herself in the process. And to turn away from her past.
2023-06-2847 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardLove Is No DreamSoren brilliantly explains that love is not a blind and fanciful but fleeting feeling. It is sober-minded and sees sin clearly. Yet, love also forgives and extends grace. A paradox for sure which is the genius of Kierkegaard at his best in interpreting and applying Scriptural truth.
2023-06-2144 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Love of Power vs. the Power of LoveThe love of power is idolatrous and destructive. The power of love (Love Will Hide a Multitude of Sins) is transformative and healing.
2023-06-1440 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardLove Will Hide A Multitude of SinsLove doesn’t deny sin but it does cover sin. That is, we express to others what God has given us. The grace to forbear and forgive. Soren develops this idea through the next two (of three) Upbuilding Discourses.
2023-06-0748 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Love Born of RepentanceTrials ultimately can make us realize that we are not the captain of our souls. God is. Trials can humble us and make us willing to receive the Word implanted which saves our souls.
2023-05-3140 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardQuick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to AngerIn the middle of our trials, at some point we need to be quiet, close our mouths, and listen to God. For the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness that God requires. We are not to be childish and throw a tantrum and/or be a jaded cynic with a hardened heart.
2023-05-2442 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardEvery Good and Every Perfect GiftSoren expounds on the idea that God’s wisdom to us is His greatest gift. Wisdom for the streets and the public square. I got cut off at the end so this will be continued next week…
2023-05-1737 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardAt LastThis first Upbuilding Discourse is about the “Expectancy of Faith.” We have faith in God that we will be welcomed by Him in Eternity after our life in this world ends. After both the temporal joys and sufferings cease.
2023-05-1043 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardCold Thoughts Into FlameSoren wants us to read his words aloud so as to bring his “cold thoughts into a flame.” In this episode, we delve into historical introduction to our new book “Eighteen Upbuilding Discourses.”
2023-05-0341 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardExcursions With Kierkegaard: Part IIIn this episode, I read the first two paragraphs of the Chapter 4: A Faith That Defies Self-Deception. And I riff quite a bit on the road-trip and how it relates to faith. Faith doesn’t mean a denial of reality. Instead, a seeing of things as they truly are.
2023-04-2739 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardExcursions With KierkegaardI had the time and inclination to do an episode on the road based on the book “Excursions with Kierkegaard: Others, Goods, Death, and Final Faith” written by Edward F. Mooney. As we travel life’s road, don’t jettison empathy for others. Take time to feel for others. Brought to you by The Fig Tree: Coffee, Art & Music Lounge in the lovely town of Roseville, California. https://figtreecoffee.com/
2023-04-1251 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardAs The Day WanesWe need to make time to stop and create silence. For Confession, and, for God to speak in the silence. It is the 11th hour. Do not delay and presume upon tomorrow. As mentioned, I may not do this weekly podcast again until I return from my U.S. road-trip the beginning of May. I might do some on the road but that is to be decided then and there. “Purity of Heart Is To Will One Thing” is now finished as the book of the podcast. New season and new book await!
2023-03-2243 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Eternal Shall Always Have TimeIn the temporal order of earthly existence, we can avoid, evade, and procrastinate, in our confession of guilt. But, God in eternity has time. We are asked the question now. We need to come clean now. Or, have to answer in eternity.
2023-03-1542 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSorrow Is Better Than LaughterAdversity causes us to consider. To reflect. To set our sights on the one thing. The Good (God).
2023-03-0841 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardHe Already Knows YouGod knows the means we use to accomplish the ends. If we have an attitude of treating others as we wish to to be treated, those means typically result in the Good. I end with a story about Dr. J. and kindness. https://youtube.com/shorts/2F9CwTiPu6s?feature=share
2023-03-0152 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Cold of Snow in the Time of HarvestI get into the story of Eileen who has transfigured her wound into a badge of honor. Where she was hurt, she heals. She brings the “Cold of snow in the time of harvest.” https://religionnews.com/2023/02/16/grace-community-church-let-her-down-now-she-is-standing-in-the-gap-for-women/
2023-02-2242 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBegin With GodAs individuals, Soren implores us to begin with God. In all of our days and in all of our ways. Then we can engage the world as He would have us to do. Whether the crowd rewards, ridicules, or just plain ignores us.
2023-02-1543 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardA Clearer LightIf we listen to our conscience, versus joining the crowd, we will see with a clearer light. I talk about my good friend Sean in this episode who sees with that clearer light (with his permission).
2023-02-0840 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Strong Arm of ConscienceGod and eternity uses the strong arm of conscience to get us off the path of destruction of the crowd. I get into my testimony, at the request of a listener of the podcast, and discuss C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer (who was dead wrong about Soren) and how influential their writings were to me as a young Christian.
2023-02-0155 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardYou Do Not Have To Have An OpinionSoren talks about how our conscience can be drowned out by the crowd that thinks it knows all. He writes, “You are not obliged to have an opinion about what you do not understand.” Do you judge, on social media and elsewhere, in the capacity of a crowd and playing to the crowd? There is no safety in numbers. Only in the Truth and in our conscience.
2023-01-2544 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Stage of EternityAll the world’s a stage and God is the audience.
2023-01-1842 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardEternity’s Free CitizenWhen we have the Purity of Heart to Will one thing, we willingly embrace suffering. If we do, we have both depth and transparency like the ocean, unperturbed by life’s storms of suffering. We are free.
2023-01-1151 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Eternal’s Comfort is Pure GoldAttention, sacred attention, is godly. For God is attentive to us. Paying attention is a form of voluntary suffering. So little means much. Take comfort in God’s attentiveness to us and give comfort to others by being attentive to them.
2023-01-0446 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardTranquility of SoulJesus gives us the tranquility of soul to bear the burdens of life. For, he too has suffered.
2022-12-2844 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSheer Love and Sheer SorrowChrist came to earth as a servant. Truly God and truly Man. He assumed his station as one who was to suffer from the Manger to the Cross. Let us not turn aside too quickly from his story of love and sorrow for us. Take time to ponder this in this season.
2022-12-2140 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardLEAP: The Life of Soren KierkegaardThis is a one man production and acting of the life of Soren by Jeremiah Miller that is tonight (Friday), tomorrow, and Sunday. I wanted to post it now rather than talk about it next week when it would be too late to see it. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/218326218597
2022-12-1603 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardKierkegaard Explains ChristmasThe end of this Chapter about the conflict between the temporal and eternal aligned very nicely with a parable that Soren told about the Incarnation where the king becomes a servant to show his love to a peasant girl by becoming like her in station; in her suffering.
2022-12-1445 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBattle With The AirUsing evasion as a means of avoidance is a strategy that will ultimately fail, if not in this life, most certainly in eternity. We are to face our fears and trust that God will provide what we need. Which is actually not a lot. Food & Clothing. That’s it. And Faith and Friendship. With God and with others. That’s true richness. So, let us chill out in this season of Advent.
2022-12-0744 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSuffering for the GoodSoren develops the idea that being willing to suffer for the good is a true test if we really want the good. When to stick with something vs. bailing out requires wisdom. No easy formula.
2022-11-3030 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardTake Time To RestTo be at our best, we must take time to rest. Soren says we need to stop long enough to let the fever of busyness break. I also share some tips on how to get rest.
2022-11-2354 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardConsecration of ExcusesSoren writes that we use busyness as an excuse to not willing the one thing, the Good. Through a winnowing down of activity, through contemplation, we provide space for eternity to manifest itself. That space must be comprised of a spirit of honesty.
2022-11-1635 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Busyness PlagueSoren continues with his train of thought that busyness is akin to a plague of locusts. We get stressed out and overwhelmed. Then, neglect helping others. Be willing to thin out the swarm and experience more peace and tranquillity on the fields of your life and serve others with cheerfulness.
2022-11-0929 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardMirror, Mirror, On The Wall. Who Is The Busiest of Them All?Soren describes how we use busyness as a distraction from really examining ourselves or focusing inordinately on the superficial. Our willing the one thing gets overshadowed by the multitude of activity that never ceases.
2022-11-0227 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThink of Yourself LessUsing the C.S. Lewis quote as an epilogue to this chapter, the way to remove the ego is to not think less of ourselves but to think of ourselves less.
2022-10-2631 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardRegine’s Blessing to SorenIn mid-March 1855, Regine (Soren’s ex-fiancée) approaches Soren and says, “God bless you and may all go well with you.” They are never to see another again. Soren is to die in November of that year. Her blessing of him is a example of willing the good without expecting reward, fearing punishment, or for her ego.
2022-10-1925 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardAmounting to Something in the WorldIt is possible to renounce the reward and not fear punishment yet still wanting the Good to succeed through us for the ego.
2022-10-1228 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardFall BreakTaking a Fall Break. Let listeners catch up! See you next week!
2022-10-0501 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardFear Is A Tottering ProofFear ultimately is a poor motivator. Only love makes us want and wish for the good.
2022-09-2825 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThat Punishment Might HealIf we do wrong, we should want to be punished versus entering into the abyss of avoidance and addiction, which just leads to more pain. Punishment is meant as a corrective, to get us back on the right path.
2022-09-2125 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardAutumn: The Art of Letting GoSoren goes deeper into the Reward Disease. When we do and act and don’t get the reward we anticipate, the soil of revenge and retribution can take hold. Autumn teaches us to let go of those leaves, let them fall where they will. And trust that God will recompense.
2022-09-1434 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Reward DiseaseSoren really starts to zero in on why we do what we do. Is it for the worldly reward, the pride, the power, and the possessions? Or is it to Will the One Thing? The will of God. Regardless of the temporal consequences?
2022-09-0729 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBeing Thousand MindedAlthough Soren himself sought to have “Purity of Heart Is To Will One Thing” it was a struggle. We can be thankful that he wrote through this struggle to find the clarity, peace, and purpose, to will the one thing.
2022-08-3130 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardPurity of Heart and the Purpose and Power of PrayerWe continue walking through Chapter 3 in Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing. Barriers to Willing One Thing: Variety of Great Moments Are Not One Thing. Prayer is the path in the Office of Confession.
2022-08-2421 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardTruth Triumphs Over TimeWe begin Chapter 3 in “Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing.” Soren brings the Truth and it didn’t always make him popular. He predicted, though, that the Truth of what he wrote would triumph over time.
2022-08-1720 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Perils of Self-DeceptionGod uses punishment to slow our steps down so we stop and become silent. And when silent, we hear his voice and end up arriving at hope if we heed.
2022-08-1024 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardContrition May Not Be ConfessionHaving contrition for our sin and the consequences may not truly be Confession. We must be forgiven through the merits of Christ. Soren writes first to himself and then to us about how to proceed on our way to eternity.
2022-08-0324 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardRevenge As Rocket FuelUsing Soren as a guide, this podcast explores the rise and fall of Nazism and Hitler. And how confession keeps the rocket from exploding.
2022-07-2722 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Quotable Kierkegaard: Part IISoren is eminently quotable. I take on the remaining quotes from the Philosophy Call tweet. Link in last week’s podcast.
2022-07-2024 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Quotable Kierkegaard. Part IToday’s episode takes on some Kierkegaard quotes. Soren is very quotable and it is how most people know of him. These quotes came from Twitter-Philosophy Call https://twitter.com/philosophy_call/status/1546138212556496897?s=21&t=A3JEeanl4A0B6vqoYEqmyA
2022-07-1321 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardEternity in the HeartIf we recognized that we are eternal, we’d treat our lives and others’ lives with the seriousness they’d deserve. Soren is emphatic that this eternality is foundational to learning to will one thing: a living relationship with God.
2022-07-0624 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardGoing To One Episode A WeekI have made a decision, for now, to do one episode a week. On my end, the purpose is to give me more time to produce a quality episode. On the listener side, it is for you to experience a higher quality episode and for listeners to give each published episode more attention versus having episodes not being listened to when published. So, better quality and stronger attention are the goals. If the podcast continues to gain listeners and it seems favorable to add a second podcast a week, I will do so. So, each Wednesday as new episode will...
2022-06-2907 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Wisdom of Old AgeOld age should result in some wisdom which then can be shared with the younger. That is the theme of this episode.
2022-06-2724 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardNothing Unites Like A Common EnemySoren’s insistence that our most ardent enemy is our own sin; it keeps us from having the purity of heart to will one thing.
2022-06-2231 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardGo To The SourceIf you want to know anything about what Soren (or anyone) wrote about and believed, read him! Not others’ interpretations. There is a secondary place for commentaries and critiques but they are no substitute for the author’s own words.
2022-06-2023 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardDo Not Seek InvulnerabilityI talk about the life of Rich Mullins, a Christian musician, who had many struggles. Primary of which was his difficult relationship with his dad, which had a profound effect on who he was. Finding love in God the Father in Christ was his healing, imperfect as it was. Rich Mullins was a vulnerable individual who embraced and struggled with it in his music and life. Soren too had a difficult relationship with his earthly father and writing, not music, was his healing. Finding healing in your art is a theme. Whatever that may be.
2022-06-1523 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThat Solitary IndividualIn Danish, the term for “Solitary Individual” is Hiin Enkelte. We continue working through the Preface of Soren’s book “Purity of Heart Is To Will One Thing.”
2022-06-1326 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThere Is An “I” In TeamWe have all heard the cliche that there is no “I” in team. I however have also heard a quote that there is an “I” in win. Maybe Michael Jordan said that? There is an “I” in team. We don’t lose our individuality when on teams. Yet, our contributions have to be seen as rewarding for the team. The “I” in WIN.
2022-06-0824 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardMeaning & MoralityHow does the eternal nature of humanity create morality and meaning? Soren helps us understand this. The last two episodes became conjoined and I had to separate them. Weird tech glitch. Moving on.
2022-06-0622 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardPurity of HeartWe get into Soren’s most approachable book.
2022-06-0622 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardMemorial Day 2022I finish the book “The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air” and tie it to Memorial Day and a reflection of how eternity must make us mindful. Correction: Lincoln spoke after the much longer orator at the Gettysburg Address. https://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/civil/jb_civil_gettysbg_3.html#:~:text=President%20Lincoln%20Delivered%20the%20Gettysburg%20Address&text=The%20speaker%20before%20Lincoln%2C%20Edward,He%20spoke%20for%20two%20hours
2022-05-3123 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardMadison Myers: Soren K. For The Next GenerationI chat with Madison Myers, an up and coming visual artist who recently graduated from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.She exemplifies the individual artistic spirit that Soren writes about. Here is https://maddijane1312.wixsite.com/myersmarketing Also discuss this essay, https://www.themarginalian.org/2014/11/26/kierkegaard-individual-crowd-conformity-minority/
2022-05-251h 15Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardLily & Bird: Casting Cares Upon the LordCast our cares upon the Lord, for he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7. And hold onto Joy. Casting & Holding. A double-move.
2022-05-2323 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren & C.S. On Joy. Part IIImagine if Soren and C.S. Lewis met over tea or an ale and had something to say to each other as friends? I hypothesize a bit about what they might say to each other and other matters about Joy. If you wish to read my thoughts about the Buffalo Tragedy, follow this link http://bierkergaard.blogspot.com/2022/05/buffalo-shooting.html?m=1
2022-05-1823 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren and C.S. Lewis Part ISoren and C.S. Lewis writings on Joy is today’s topic. Some reflection on the mass shooting in Buffalo is discussed and how to view it in light of eternity.
2022-05-1621 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardTwo MastersSoren starts to really bring the Silence, Listen to God, and Obedience process into focus. He is clear and unequivocal. You cannot serve two Masters (as Jesus said). Ambivalence is not an acceptable response. It is dangerous.
2022-05-1223 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe God of PatienceGod wants us to be silent and to obey him. Good that he is patient, as Soren writes in his book “The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air.”
2022-05-0921 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardHappy Birthday to Soren!Today, May 5 in 1813, Soren was born in Copenhagen. I reflect a bit on what makes him the unique thinker that he is and why we must laud people like him.
2022-05-0520 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren & Social Media Part IIII finally conclude this three episode trilogy on Soren & Social Media. Can I hear an “Amen?” Shout out to Norway where this podcast is Number 1 for Spirituality! My people!
2022-05-0430 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren and Social Media Part IIWe continue to go in-depth on Soren’s conflict with The Corsair and its relevance to Social Media. I give some ideas about how to interact with social media and not let the crowd drown out needed voices.
2022-05-0231 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren & Social Media: Part IHow would or should have Soren interacted with The Corsair? How does this instruct us on our interactions with others on Social Media and how does being silent help? This is a big topic so be patient as I work through this.
2022-04-2722 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren & SilenceSoren offers surprising advice on how to respond to trouble, trial, and tribulation. Be silent.
2022-04-2224 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardThe Lily of the Field and the Bird of the AirWe get into the public vs. private side of life. Soren had high highs and low lows. That didn’t make him a hypocrite. It made him human.
2022-04-2023 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardIncommensurabiltyWho knows why the John Updike essay in the 2005 New Yorker is titled this. Maybe I should read it again. In this episode, I delve into Soren’s conflict with The Corsair. Actually can hear birds chirping a bit in the background!
2022-04-1423 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren & The FutureSoren speaks about the anxiety we experience concerning the future. The expectancy of faith is the antidote for this condition.
2022-04-1125 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren: Suffering & JoySoren writes that real joy always lies on the far side of suffering. What do you think? First 20 minutes before Soren writings or so are housekeeping items. So, fast forward as needed. But does provide some updates on important things.
2022-04-0941 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren and Anxiety & DepressionSoren writes that “Anxiety is the Dizziness of Freedom.” Give it a listen to learn more. Correction: Slave owner was Philemon, not Titus. The danger of relying on memory.
2022-04-0751 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren & The InstitutionListen in as Soren & I develop a case for why institutions can be downright dangerous.
2022-04-0641 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren Kierkegaard & Tom BeckerTom Becker is the Curator of The Row House Forum. He’s a smart guy BUT not super informed about Soren. So, see what happens when Tom takes on the Soren K. Quote that “Faith sees best in the dark.”
2022-04-0449 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardSoren Continued: The Expectancy of FaithWe continue to walk through this Upbuilding Discourse. Correction: It was not Seward that was nearly beaten to death by a Southerner on the Senate Floor. It was Sumner. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caning_of_Charles_Sumner?wprov=sfti1
2022-03-3123 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: Soren & Joe BidenJoe Biden in his recent address to the Polish people in Warsaw utilized a Soren quote about “Faith Seeing Best In The Dark.” Or reasonable paraphrase. Biden’s life has been marred by tragedy. He speaks with clarity in what will go down in history (hopefully) as a great speech. Giving hope to the Ukrainians.
2022-03-2821 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: The Expectancy of FaithWhat does faith mean. It is faith in something. Soren takes us to the deep end.
2022-03-2442 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: Soren Kierkegaard & FaithWhat does faith mean? Listen in as I grapple with it. With the help of Soren.
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The Brewery Travels PodcastEpisode 28: South Central Pennsylvania - Featuring Sara Bozich, Nate Kresge, and Eric BierkerBrewery Travels hones in on South Central Pennsylvania this week, as Joel invites Sara Bozich, Nate Kresge, and Eric Bierker to chat more about the beer scene in the area. Starting with the impact of Troegs Brewing, they discuss a variety of topics such as how the different cities compare, Nate’s Poured in PA project that Sara assisted in, where there is more room for growth, and much more!
You can follow Sara on Twitter: @sarabozich
You can follow Eric on Twitter: @Bierkergaard
Check out Nate’s Poured in PA project: http://www.pouredinpa.com/
Joel has visited over 700 brewe...
2022-03-1753 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: S.K. Preface To 18 Upbuilding DiscoursesThis is the Preface for his book where Soren expresses faith that these writings will find its readers. He uses some lovely and figurative illustrations.
2022-03-1718 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: Soren Kierkegaard 18 Upbuilding Discourses Intro.What did Soren mean by “Upbuilding” and what can we learn from this understanding of offering our ideas and observations to others?
2022-03-1432 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardWhy Is Soren Unpopular?Soren was an outsider. He enjoyed the role. It was also a reality that went beyond his own trait to court controversy.
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Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: Soren Kierkegaard On StruggleWe go into a little more depth on yesterday’s quote, who I am, and surprisingly, some career advice from a former high school counselor.
2022-03-0918 minBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard (Trailer)
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