John Vervaeke | Metamodern Christianity Part 2: Evolving Spirituality and the Sacred Universe @johnvervaeke | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Brendan Graham Dempsey is the director of Sky Meadow Institute and the author of the Metamodern Spirituality Series. He explores the evolution of spirituality and the integration of science and religion in contemporary culture. Learn more about his latest book release, "A Universal Learning Process," which is the first volume in his series "The Evolution of Meaning." amazon.com/Universal-Learning-Process-Evolution-Meaning/dp/B0D88CV4GP
Can Metamodern Christianity breathe new life into ancient religious frameworks?
In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke and Brendan Graham Dempsey continue their exploration of MetaModern Christianity in part two of their discussion. Building on their previous conversation, which addressed the potential for metamodern spirituality to rejuvenate the Christian faith, they delve deeper into the integration of ancient doctrines with contemporary thought. They tackle the limitations of traditional religious frameworks, explore the concept of ultimate reality and the sacred through a non-theistic lens, and emphasize the significance of dialogical relationships in meaning-making. Vervaeke and Dempsey connect these insights to broader philosophical and cultural themes, examining the evolution of spiritual maturity, the interplay between personhood and the universe, and the integration of scientific and mystical perspectives.
Embark on a journey of personal growth and meaning with us. Join our Patreon community where shared wisdom fuels transformation. patreon.com/johnvervaeke
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00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One
00:45 Brendan's Work on Metamodern Spirituality
02:45 Ultimate Reality and the Sacred
13:25 Integrating Critiques: Schellenberg, Transcendence, and Non-Theism
16:50 Meaning and Learning in Sacred Evolution
29:20 Dialogical Relationship with the Sacred
41:45 God as Cosmic Self-Realization
50:00 Prayer and Maturation in Deep Time
54:30 Prayer and Transpersonal Dialogue
58:30 Prayer and Ultimate Reality
01:15:05 Conclusion: The Evolution of Meaning and the Sacred
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The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. vervaekefoundation.org
Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. awakentomeaning.com
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Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode
J.L. Schellenberg
Gregg Henriques
Rudolf Otto
Clifford Geertz
Carl Sagan
Meister Eckhart
Paul Tillich
Iain McGilchrist
Martin Heidegger
Michael Levin
Epicurus
Bobby Azarian
Kasra Mirzaie
Leonard Angel
Spinoza
John Hick
Dan Chiappe
Paul Tillich
Dionysus
Brendan Graham Dempsey , A Universal Learning Process (The Evolution of Meaning)
Matt Rossano, Ritual in Human Evolution and Religion
Joseph A. Bracken, The Divine Matrix: Creativity As Link Between East and West
Leonard Angel, Enlightenment East and West
Relevant Episodes
Reviving Faith with Metamodern Spirituality and the Future of Christianity | Brendan Graham Dempsey youtube.com/watch?v=AlpQJVy18H4
Follow John Vervaeke
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twitter.com/vervaeke_john
youtube.com/@johnvervaeke
patreon.com/johnvervaeke
Follow Brendan Graham Dempsey
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twitter.com/BrendanGrahamD1
facebook.com/BGrahamDempsey
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Thank you for watching!
Brendan Graham Dempsey is the director of Sky Meadow Institute and the author of the Metamodern Spirituality Series. He explores the evolution of spirituality and the integration of science and religion in contemporary culture. Learn more about his latest book release, "A Universal Learning Process," which is the first volume in his series "The Evolution of Meaning." amazon.com/Universal-Learning-Process-Evolution-Meaning/dp/B0D88CV4GP
Can Metamodern Christianity breathe new life into ancient religious frameworks?
In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke and Brendan Graham Dempsey continue their exploration of MetaModern Christianity in part two of their discussion. Building on their previous conversation, which addressed the potential for metamodern spirituality to rejuvenate the Christian faith, they delve deeper into the integration of ancient doctrines with contemporary thought. They tackle the limitations of traditional religious frameworks, explore the concept of ultimate reality and the sacred through a non-theistic lens, and emphasize the significance of dialogical relationships in meaning-making. Vervaeke and Dempsey connect these insights to broader philosophical and cultural themes, examining the evolution of spiritual maturity, the interplay between personhood and the universe, and the integration of scientific and mystical perspectives.
Embark on a journey of personal growth and meaning with us. Join our Patreon community where shared wisdom fuels transformation. patreon.com/johnvervaeke
—
00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One
00:45 Brendan's Work on Metamodern Spirituality
02:45 Ultimate Reality and the Sacred
13:25 Integrating Critiques: Schellenberg, Transcendence, and Non-Theism
16:50 Meaning and Learning in Sacred Evolution
29:20 Dialogical Relationship with the Sacred
41:45 God as Cosmic Self-Realization
50:00 Prayer and Maturation in Deep Time
54:30 Prayer and Transpersonal Dialogue
58:30 Prayer and Ultimate Reality
01:15:05 Conclusion: The Evolution of Meaning and the Sacred
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The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. vervaekefoundation.org
Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. awakentomeaning.com
—
Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode
J.L. Schellenberg
Gregg Henriques
Rudolf Otto
Clifford Geertz
Carl Sagan
Meister Eckhart
Paul Tillich
Iain McGilchrist
Martin Heidegger
Michael Levin
Epicurus
Bobby Azarian
Kasra Mirzaie
Leonard Angel
Spinoza
John Hick
Dan Chiappe
Paul Tillich
Dionysus
Brendan Graham Dempsey , A Universal Learning Process (The Evolution of Meaning)
Matt Rossano, Ritual in Human Evolution and Religion
Joseph A. Bracken, The Divine Matrix: Creativity As Link Between East and West
Leonard Angel, Enlightenment East and West
Relevant Episodes
Reviving Faith with Metamodern Spirituality and the Future of Christianity | Brendan Graham Dempsey youtube.com/watch?v=AlpQJVy18H4
Follow John Vervaeke
johnvervaeke.com
twitter.com/vervaeke_john
youtube.com/@johnvervaeke
patreon.com/johnvervaeke
Follow Brendan Graham Dempsey
brendangrahamdempsey.com
twitter.com/BrendanGrahamD1
facebook.com/BGrahamDempsey
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Thank you for watching!
