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Religion is everywhere. Whether we like it or not, it has shaped our past, our present and will continue to shape our future. However, it is a topic that has received scant attention, with the attention that it does receive generally coming in the form of stereotypes or controversy. In this podcast, we are taking a new look at religion to understand what it is, how it influences us and what does it mean to believe. We talk to religious practitioners, spiritual seekers, theologians, philosophers, academics and a whole cast of others to learn about the diverse array of religious/spiritual teachings and ideas in both the present day and historically. If you would like to reach out, please feel free to email me at jack@religionreconsidered.com. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
Episodes
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Introduction to series on Julian of Norwich
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
To celebrate 650 of Julian of Norwich's Revelations of Divine Love, we are running a three part series on her life and revelations.
In this first episode, we journey to Norwich to see where Julian spent the last years of her life as an anchoress and where she spent time in deep meditation on her shewings from Christ.
Check out our instagram page for photos and videos of our time in Norwich.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
60 years of Meditation with John Butler
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
John Butler has been meditating for over 60 years. In this conversation he talks about his story, how he came to find meditation, and how his practice developed. John also discusses his trips around the world, in particular Russia. We finish with a brief guided meditation.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Introduction to Religion Reconsidered
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Introducing the new iteration of the podcast: Religion Reconsidered.
Having had a hiatus following the ripple that was Covid-19, the podcast is now getting back into action and Exploring Existence is now becoming Religion Reconsidered.
In the new podcast we will continue to talk to religious practitioners about their beliefs and their spiritual journeys but we will also be branching out to consider religion in a broader perspective. We will look at historical figures, events, practices, and religious sites to come to a more fuller understanding of what religion is, what is has been, and how it continues to shape our society and daily life.
Thank you for joining us and I hope you enjoy the podcast.
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Iconography and Iconoclasm in the Abrahamic Faiths
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
In this episode, we look at the theology and history of iconography and iconoclasm in the Abrahamic faiths. With recent events in France, this podcast provides a background of the issue that often results in destruction, violence and death.
You can find a transcript of the episode at www.exploringexistence.org.
Thanks for listening.
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Ely Cathedral
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Ely Cathedral is located in England's East Anglia and began as an abbey in the 7th Century before the Cathedral was built in the 11th Century. Throughout its history, Ely Cathedral has seen turmoil and destruction but has always remained a site of spiritual devotion and today is home to a welcoming and vibrant community.
My guide for the podcast was Rebecca Mundy and in the episode we spoke about the story of Etheldreda, the founder and first abbess of Ely, the magnificent structure of the Cathedral including its famous Lantern, the destruction that occurred in the Cathedral during the English Reformation, and how the modern-day community operates with its commitment to worship and public outreach.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
The Jesuits with Fr Michael Kelly SJ
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Fr Michael Kelly is a member of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits. He has spent his career as a journalist, bringing to the interested reader a deeper understanding of the position of the Catholic Church in the world and its message after the Second Vatican Council. We spoke about the Jesuits, their experiential yet intellectual spirituality, and what Fr Kelly sees as living a good Catholic life.
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Fighting for God with Father Dave Smith
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Father Dave Smith is an Anglican Priest who has used boxing as means of pursuing peace and justice in both his parish and around the world.
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Ontology and Daoism with Zachary Isrow
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Zachary Isrow has spent his life asking himself the big questions. This has led him to explore Buddhism, Daoism, and numerous philosophical thinkers such as Martin Heidegger. Through this search he has developed his own worldview, Spectral Ontology. In this episode we discussed Zach's spiritual and philosophical search and also how he now helps other as a meditation and mindfulness coach.
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
From Ministry to Ministry with Fr Michael Tate
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Fr Michael Tate has lived a life guided by the Holy Spirit, which has led him into academia, politics, foreign affairs, and ultimately to the Church.
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Launching our Website and an Article on Sacred Fire
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Friday Jun 26, 2020
We are excited to be launching our new website exploringexistence.org where we have also posted a new article exploring the centrality of fire to the human experience.