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  • 391 - The Controversy over "Christ is King"

    391 - The Controversy over "Christ is King"
    Apr 29 2025
    A few weeks ago, a study came out criticizing the use of the phrase "Christ is King"—and it stirred up a lot of strong reactions, including my own. In this video, I take you through the symbolism, history, and deeper meaning behind this expression, and I share why I believe its resurgence today is both important and complicated. I’ll also reflect on how identity naturally includes and excludes—and why that's not something we should fear.

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/_9_PWSOgK5w

    The study in question: https://networkcontagion.us/reports/3-13-25-thy-name-in-vain-how-online-extremists-hijacked-christ-is-king/

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    17 m
  • 390 - Genesis: Symbolism in the Creation Story

    390 - Genesis: Symbolism in the Creation Story
    Apr 23 2025
    This is a talk I did a few years ago for the Jung Society of Montreal. In it I explore the creation story in Genesis not just as myth, but as a fractal map of how identity, being, and purpose function. In breaking down the symbolism I also make a case for why intelligence isn’t an accident, why rituals matter, and why participation of intelligent beings is foundational to reality. In the Q&A section we touch on group identity, exclusion, dreams, and the meaning of the Last Judgment among other topics. I hope this lecture gives you a sense of the tone and depth of our upcoming Symbolism Masterclass. If you want to learn more, register today.
    https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
    Join me this April for the Symbolism Masterclass, a 6-week deep dive into the essentials of symbolic thinking. Over 18 immersive hours, I'll guide you through the framework behind everything I've explored in 500+ videos—from heaven and earth to dragons, fairies, kings, conspiracies, Darwin, the Bible, and beyond.
    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175 (Patrons at the Involved tier or higher qualify for 10% off)

    Join us for the ORTHODOX ARTS FESTIVAL, learn more here: https://www.orthodoxartsfestivaldfw.com/

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/YArpxigY5xY?si=QrMqUuJixHQ3DnXy
    Original video published by Jordan Peterson: https://youtu.be/ZQ43i5nKuZk?si=XB-bgj9VMc0NxBdT

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    02:01 - Intro music
    02:26 - Observing the observer
    08:06 - Ritual and a return to ancient thinking
    13:58 - Ritual in groups
    21:34 - The argument
    27:49 - The start of Genesis
    36:39 - And God said
    42:06 - Vegetation
    44:30 - The sun, moon, and stars
    45:49 - Creatures of the sea
    49:32 - Animals
    51:57 - The creation of man
    56:28 - Genesis 2
    59:43 - The center of the world
    06:42 - Iconographic examples
    12:39 - Questions from JBP
    18:22 - Q: Elaborate on what you mean with "above" and "below"
    20:15 - Q: Are people who try to tame wild animals violating the pattern you pointed out?
    21:51 - Q: How sure are you of the heaven and earth distinction?
    25:36 - Q: What's the meaning of when God says man is very good and everything else good?
    30:03 - Comment about Jung
    31:24 - Q: How did Darwin bring Plato back?
    37:03 - Q: How would you work with exclusion / inclusion patterns in these times?
    48:51 - Q: What's the intelligence of dreams?
    51:45 - Q: If the teleological patterns of being constitute heaven, what is the abode of the human soul?

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  • 389 - Joe Allen - Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity

    389 - Joe Allen - Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity
    Apr 16 2025
    In this conversation, I sit down with Joe Allen to dig into the strange and unsettling territory where transhumanism and politics collide. We explore how politics is shaping the trajectory of technological development—and how, in turn, emerging tech like AI begins to shape us.
    We talk about the deeper philosophical and spiritual undercurrents of transhumanism: the ego behind the machines, the myth of the disembodied mind, and the subtle seductions that come with promises of power and control. From AI warfare to Elon Musk, from Project Stargate to the eerie direction our culture is headed, we raise some uncomfortable but necessary questions. What happens when our tools stop serving us and begin to define us?

    Get Joe Allen's book: Dark Aeon: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Aeon-Transhumanism-Against-Humanity-ebook/dp/B0C9FJQD4V

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
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    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Coming up
    00:44 - Intro music
    02:03 - The conservative transhumanist
    09:11 - Why more than human?
    14:49 - Bringing myths alive
    18:41 - Revolution and an image of sin
    25:47 - International competition
    34:07 - As soon as a power exists
    44:39 - Project StarGate
    50:29 - The power of AI
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    57 m
  • 388 - Mary Harrington - Identity After Postmodernism

    388 - Mary Harrington - Identity After Postmodernism
    Apr 7 2025
    In this conversation with Mary Harrington, we explore how identity has evolved from the ancient idea of the soul to the concept of self and today how we talk and think about identity. We dive into how technology and AI shape this shift and why bringing back the soul might help us tackle modern challenges. We argue that purpose and hierarchy clarify identity in today’s mess of competing selves. We explore how swapping deep reading for digital scrolling shifts consciousness, how memes steer thought, and the nature of AI and its affects on culture.

    Original YouTube version: https://youtu.be/TJnGDEAka7I

    Our conversation at ARC that prompted this: A philosophy of human identity in a digital age | Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, Mary Harrington: https://youtu.be/oa-MK6l_hgE?si=86TQRbbDCrQdqb60

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
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    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
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    50 m
  • 387 - Severance: When Hierarchy Breaks Down

    387 - Severance: When Hierarchy Breaks Down
    Apr 2 2025
    In this episode I break down the meaning and symbolism in the 2022 show Severance starring Adam Scott. Let me know in the comments on YouTube if you want more content like this.

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/4RgQ0Q4pgHA

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    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
    Join me this April for the Symbolism Masterclass, a 6-week deep dive into the essentials of symbolic thinking. Over 18 immersive hours, I'll guide you through the framework behind everything I've explored in 500+ videos—from heaven and earth to dragons, fairies, kings, conspiracies, Darwin, the Bible, and beyond.
    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM EST: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175
    👉 Register Today: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass
    ‼️EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Use code MASTERCLASS1 at checkout to get 15% off from March 31 until April 7 - only valid for once-off purchases (cannot be combined with any other discount)‼️

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    42 m
  • 386 - Snow White (2025) Is a Disaster, But...

    386 - Snow White (2025) Is a Disaster, But...
    Mar 26 2025
    This is my review of Disney's recent Snow White live-action remake.

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/gk2koS8Eomg

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    With all this attention on Snow White right now, we want to make sure that we're mostly celebrating this powerful story in our culture. So to do so, we're offering for the very last time a limited edition box set of our own Snow White story, Snow White and the Widow Queen. It's a leather bound book signed by me, in a beautifully designed and bejeweled box with a free sticker and bookmark included. This is the last time you will ever see this product, it's very special, so don't miss out while stocks last.

    We're also offering 10% off on select Snow White products if you use SNOW25 at checkout. Just go to https://store.thesymbolicworld.com/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=text+link&utm_campaign=SNOW25

    As a classic fairy tale and timeless piece of our inheritance it's important to remember Snow White and keep celebrating it - that wonder and beauty and strangeness we find in those original tales that have been passed down to us, are exactly what our books at Symbolic World Press hope to reawaken - with of course some symbolism bread crumbs dropped in for those who want to discover the deeper meaning. So, don't miss out.

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    30 m
  • 385 - Peter Leithart - The Bible As a Way of Seeing

    385 - Peter Leithart - The Bible As a Way of Seeing
    Mar 22 2025
    In this conversation I interview Peter Leithart, an American author, minister, and theologian, who serves as president of Theopolis Institute for Biblical, Liturgical, & Cultural Studies in Birmingham, Alabama. We discuss the origins, mission, and theological insights of Theopolis Institute and the influence of James B. Jordan, who wrote the influential book titled “Through New Eyes”. We further discuss the significance of biblical typology, and the transformative power of liturgy and sacraments in understanding scripture and shaping Christian life. We explore the interconnectedness of biblical narratives, the cultural shifts towards a deeper understanding of scripture, and the importance of sacramental life in recognizing Christ.

    YouTuber version: https://youtu.be/Ug_ZGvfBcuE
    Follow Peter Leithart: https://x.com/PLeithart

    -Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World, by James B. Jordan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Through-New-Eyes-Developing-Biblical/dp/157910259X
    -The End of Protestantism: Pursuing Unity in a Fragmented Church, by Peter J. Leithart: https://www.amazon.com/End-Protestantism-Pursuing-Fragmented-Church/dp/158743377X
    -Revelation Explained: An Interpretation by James B. Jordan: Volume One: Dragon, by James B. Jordan (Author), Dean W. Arnold (Editor): https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Explained-Interpretation-Jordan-Dragon/dp/1733335633

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Coming up
    00:50 - Intro music
    01:15 - Introduction
    02:19 - Theopolis Institute
    05:28 - Initial influences
    07:23 - Themes in Scripture
    17:47 - Reality/history rhymes
    20:33 - The Bible as a way of seeing
    23:36 - Sacraments
    31:53 - Creation
    34:23 - How is this being received?
    37:35 - Critical Biblical scholarship and references
    46:15 - Fundamentalism
    49:39 - Typology is the key
    51:53 - Bringing it to experience
    54:20 - The Fathers
    01:00:56 - Hopes for the future

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    1 h y 6 m
  • 384 - Gregg Hurwitz - Why We Tell Stories (Ralston College)

    384 - Gregg Hurwitz - Why We Tell Stories (Ralston College)
    Mar 15 2025
    I recently had the privilege to visit Ralston College where I had a wonderful discussion with Gregg Hurwitz about meaning, art, and the future of culture. We also gave advice to the young students at Ralston College about navigating the life of an artist.

    RALSTON COLLEGE: A revival and reinvention of the traditional university. A fellowship for anyone, anywhere who seeks the truth with courage.
    While the review of applications for the 2025-26 year of their fully-funded Master's in the Humanities program has already begun, a small number of spaces remain for extraordinary candidates. Apply now: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/5Zyv3z4VT_Y

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    Timestamps:
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    00:41 - Intro music
    01:06 - Introduction
    06:40 - What they like about each other
    13:03 - Dramatizing Genesis
    17:01 - On writing and being an artist
    22:41 - Ralston College students
    25:37 - Advice to artists
    28:09 - Why are you compelled to tell stories?
    33:09 - Form and function
    42:32 - Looking back on your 20s, what did you do well, and what did you learn from?
    49:19 - What's been your experience being public figures?
    59:03 - Do you ever wish you hadn't entered the public eye?
    01:04:39 - How to keep the fire going without desperation?
    01:09:30 - How to navigate the political?
    01:19:22 - How to choose your priorities and commitments?
    01:23:11 - How to go from an idea to a larger project?
    01:26:36 - Should an artist cater to an audience?
    01:34:43 - What does Ralston mean to you?
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    1 h y 41 m
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