Best Center for Christogenesis Podcasts (2024)

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Finding Consciousness at the Heart of it All with Neil Theise (Part 2) 25:52

2h ago25:52

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Finding Consciousness at the Heart of it All with Neil Theise (Part 2) Episode Description In part two, Ilia Delio and Neil Theise unpack the implications of complexity theory for human life, especially consciousness, our technology and the relationship between them. Can AI become “conscious?” Neil tells us more about his journey as a practicing Ze…

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How Deep Down the Complexity Goes with Neil Theise (Part 1) 29:37

7d ago29:37

29:37

How Deep Down the Complexity Goes with Neil Theise (Part 1) In the first part of their conversation Ilia Delio asks stem cell researcher and author, Neil Theise, about this journey from science to complexity theory. Ilia and Neil ask big questions about how deep the complexity goes—is there something at the bottom of it all? And what can complexity…

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How Fear Arrested Our Theological Imagination with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 2) 35:06

22d ago35:06

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“How Fear Arrested Our Theological Imagination with Fr. Dan Horan” (Part 2) In part two of their discussion Ilia Delio asks Fr. Dan Horan about the way forward, and how fear arrests our theological imaginations. They discuss whether it will be possible to reimagine some of the most central tenets of Christian doctrine, especially in the case of the…

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What Thomas Merton Would Say Today with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 1) 30:31

25d ago30:31

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What Thomas Merton Would Say Today with Fr. Dan Horan (Part 1) Ilia Delio interviews Fr. Dan Horan, professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College and author of Engaging Thomas Merton: Spirituality, Justice, and Racism. Ilia asks Dan how he became interested in Thomas Merton, and what relevant insights he believes t…

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Will There Ever Be Conscious AI with Philip Goff (Part 2) 21:43

1M ago21:43

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Will There Ever Be Conscious AI with Philip Goff (Part 2) In part 2 of their interview, Ilia Delio and Philip Goff continue their conversation about consciousness and how science and theology can better work together to understand it. Together, Ilia and Philip tackle the burning question, “will AI ever become conscious?” ABOUT PHILIP GOFF “Here’s a…

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What is Consciousness and Where is It (Panpsychism) with Philip Goff (Part 1) 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Ilia Delio interviews philosopher and author Philip Goff on the big questions of consciousness. What is it? And how does modern panpsychism explain the relationship between consciousness and matter? Ilia and Philip also discuss how consciousness exposes where science and religion need to work in a more interdisciplinary manner to continue furtherin…

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Can Sacrifices Make a Better Future with Bruce Epperly (Part 2) 23:53

1M ago23:53

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Building on their conversation in Part 1, Ilia Delio and Bruce Epperly unpack what it means to see the divine in the other. They discuss the need for sacrificial living and a return to some of the basic practices of global spiritual traditions. Bruce tells us how these ideas affect his understanding of his own privilege, and how process theology ca…

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How Process Heals Divisions with Bruce Epperly (Part 1) 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Ilia Delio is joined by process theologian Bruce Epperly for an honest conversation looking at the divisiveness at work in our communities and politics. Bruce gives an introduction to process theology (or process relational theology) and together they unpack how the basic conceptual shifts promoted by process theology can help to heal our communiti…

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How We Change the Direction of the Wind with Ronald Rolheiser (Part 2) 23:39

2M ago23:39

23:39

In the second part of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, Ilia asks what Ron’s hope is for the future—is it the church? They share their concerns for theology and doctrines which are increasingly out of touch with the current state of the world, and consider whether a secular religion is possible. Ilia also asks Fr. Ron his opinion…

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What’s Our Ambition for the Common Good with Ronald Rolheiser (Part 1) 25:59

2M ago25:59

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Ilia Delio is joined by theologian Fr. Ronald Rolheiser. They discuss his book The Holy Longing, and what he observes in the world today especially considering the direction and impact of technology like AI. Ilia and Ron explore the challenges of information and misinformation and what it means for personhood and the future of the human. ABOUT RONA…

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The Not-Yet God with Ilia Delio and Robert Ellsberg 32:15

2M ago32:15

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The roles are reversed in this special episode that kicks off our next season of Hunger for Wholeness. In this one-part, special episode our esteemed host Ilia Delio is interviewed by Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Ilia’s latest book The Not-Yet God. Thanks to Robert Ellsberg and Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York, for permission to share this recordi…

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Who Do We Choose To Be with Margaret Wheatley (Part 2) 26:46

5M ago26:46

26:46

Hunger for Wholeness: Who Do We Choose To Be with Margaret Wheatley (Part 2) In the second part of their conversation, Ilia Delio and Margaret Wheatley discuss what it means to be fully human in the face of corporations, AI, and a sometimes gloomy outlook. They explore possible futures, their hopes, their concerns and most importantly what the inex…

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Where the Islands of Sanity Are with Margaret Wheatley (Part 1) 29:10

6M ago29:10

29:10

Hunger for Wholeness: Where the Islands of Sanity Are with Margaret Wheatley (Part 1) Ilia Delio speaks with author and teacher Margaret Wheatley about her paradigm-shifting work in organizational leadership. In part one, they discuss the state of the world and the challenge of taking responsibility for the issues we see in the world. Ilia asks how…

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What Lies Beyond Death and Institutions with Matthew Fox (Part 2) 30:39

6M ago30:39

30:39

Hunger for Wholeness: What Lies Beyond Death and Institutions with Matthew Fox with Matthew Fox (Part 2) Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox pick up on their conversation about the viability of contemporary religious institutions in an evolutionary world. They discuss death and resurrection—the enduring challenge of modern approaches to the subje…

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What is Wholeness in the Midst of Crisis with Matthew Fox (Part 1) 27:55

6M ago27:55

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Hunger for Wholeness: What is Wholeness in the Midst of Crisis with Matthew Fox (Part 1) In the midst of increased violence between Israel and Palestine, Ilia Delio and theologian Matthew Fox discuss the state of the world today and how to have courage in Part 1 of their conversation. Ilia and Matt discuss his mentor, Marie Dominique Chenu, the inf…

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What Evolution Has to Say about Technology with Steve McIntosh (Part 2) 19:33

7M ago19:33

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Hunger for Wholeness: What Evolution Has to Say about Technology with Steve McIntosh (Part 2) In part two of Ilia Delio’s conversation with integral philosopher Steve McIntosh they dig into Steve’s view of the current cultural climate and what’s preventing progress. What role does technology play in evolution and what does evolution tell us about t…

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Who (or What) Guides Us Into the Future with Steve McIntosh (Part 1) 31:49

7M ago31:49

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Hunger for Wholeness: Who (or What) Guides Us Into the Future with Steve McIntosh (Part 1) In the first part of a conversation from the Whitehead-Teilhard conference, Ilia Delio sits down with integral philosopher Steve McIntosh. They discuss how holistic frameworks can inspire cultural evolution, and how religion and spirituality inform our develo…

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How We Build and Scale Cherished Communities with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 2) 27:35

8M ago27:35

27:35

Hunger for Wholeness: How We Build and Scale Cherished Communities with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 2) In part two of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Fr. Greg Boyle, she asks why Homeboy Industries has been so successful in building and scaling such impactful work, and how (or whether) it can be replicated elsewhere. Then, they discuss the pros and cons of…

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How Wholeness Heals with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 1) 27:27

8M ago27:27

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Hunger for Wholeness: How Wholeness Heals with Fr. Greg Boyle (Part 1) In this episode, Ilia Delio begins her conversation with Fr. Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries. Ilia and Fr. Greg unpack the background of the now international organization and the challenges of rehabilitation. They interrogate popular views on “progress” and “growth,” …

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Why Social Justice Needs Religious Convergence with Swami Padmanabha (Part 2) 29:18

8M ago29:18

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Hunger for Wholeness: Why Social Justice Needs Religious Convergence with Swami Padmanabha (Part 2) In Part 2 of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Swami Padmanabha, Ilia and Swami explore the relationship between religious convergence, inter-faith dialogue and social justice. They ask whether religion can possibly play a role in modern peace, and what…

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What Franciscans and Vaishnavas Share with Swami Padmanabha (Part 1) 28:55

8M ago28:55

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Hunger for Wholeness: What Franciscans and Vaishnavas Share with Swami Padmanabha (Part 1) Our third season opens with a conversation between Ilia Delio and author and monk Swami Padmanabha. In part 1, Ilia asks Swami about Vaishnavism and what it is like to be a Hindu Monk in the West. They unpack how the sciences inspire theological insight and i…

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The Human Mystery, AI, and Art with Patrick Beldio (Part 2) 31:23

10M ago31:23

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Ilia Delio and The Human Mystery, AI, and Art with Patrick Beldio (Part 2) In part 2 of her conversation with Patrick Beldio, Ilia asks “what, or who, is God?” and more about the mystery of being human. Patrick shares more about his teacher Meher Baba and how art, creativity and technology can all play a role in deepening the human spirit. *This th…

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Catholicism and Sufism with Patrick Beldio (Part 1) 27:44

10M ago27:44

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Hunger for Wholeness: Catholicism and Sufism with Patrick Beldio (Part 1) Ilia Delio interviews religious scholar and artist Patrick Beldio. In Part 1, our guests explore Patrick’s religious journey, its varied traditions, and how he discovered, and settled into, Sufism. Ilia digs into what practicing Sufism looks like from a Western perspective, t…

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Affirmative Action and Planetary Solidarity with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 2) 32:47

10M ago32:47

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Hunger for Wholeness: Affirmative Action and Planetary Solidarity with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 2) In part 2 of their conversation, Ilia Delio, Gabi Sloan and Grace Ji-Sun Kim explore the realities of white privilege and affirmative action from Grace’s international perspective while lamenting theological language's ability to capture the deepest par…

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Justice, Wholeness, K-Drama and Chi with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 1) 26:17

10M ago26:17

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Hunger for Wholeness: Justice, Wholeness, K-Drama and Chi with Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Part 1) Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan are joined by Korean theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim. In part 1, they unpack Grace’s varied experiences with social justice, patriarchy, and technology spanning from Korea to the West and how she has struggled to fit Eastern ideas into her…

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How the Universe Challenges Us with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Part 2) 35:30

11M ago35:30

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Hunger for Wholeness: "How the Universe Challenges Us" with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Part 2) In part 2 of Ilia Delio’s conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson, she is joined by Robert Nicastro and Gabi Sloan. Robert and Gabi ask Neil about how the universe challenges us to be better individuals, what we can learn from the cosmos about ourselves and the d…

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Star-struck and AI Futures with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Part 1) 27:15

11M ago27:15

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Hunger for Wholeness: Star-struck and AI Futures with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Part 1) Ilia Delio interviews astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about science, technology and recent advances in AI. In part 1 of their conversation, Ilia asks Neil about the universe’s calling to him, and the importance of the night sky. Neil shares how he envisions the ro…

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Technology Troubles and Satisfying Hungers with Barbara Brown Taylor (Part 2) 34:30

11M ago34:30

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Hunger for Wholeness: Technology Troubles and Satisfying Hungers with Barbara Brown Taylor (Part 2) In the second part of this two part interview, Ilia continues her conversation with author and priest Barbara Brown Taylor. The two discuss the humanitarian challenges facing the world and church today, particularly those posed by technology and its …

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Culture, Darkness and Pantheism with Barbara Brown Taylor (Part 1) 22:58

11M ago22:58

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Hunger for Wholeness: Culture, Darkness and Pantheism with Barbara Brown Taylor (Part 1) with Ilia Delio. In this episode, Ilia Delio interviews best-selling author and Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor. Their conversation kicks off discussing Barbara’s book “Learning to Walk in the Dark,” the merits of darkness and challenges of contemporary c…

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Playfulness, Technology, Embodiment and Racism with Brie Stoner (Part 2) 24:52

11M ago24:52

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Hunger for Wholeness: Playfulness, Technology, Embodiment and Racism with Brie Stoner (Part 2) with Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro. In the second part of Ilia’s interview with musician Brie Stoner, they share about wrestling with egos in both music and academia. They discuss the importance of insight, instincts, playfulness and embodiment and Ilia …

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Composting Religion and Creative Spirituality with Brie Stoner (Part 1) 31:37

12M ago31:37

31:37

Hunger for Wholeness: Composting Religion and Creative Spirituality with Brie Stoner (Part 1) Ilia Delio interviews multi-talented musician Brie Stoner about “composting” old forms of religious experience, and how creativity can lead us into renewed forms of spirituality. They discuss relational wholeness, eros, and the body’s role in spiritual lif…

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Evolution, Biology and Spirituality with Rupert Sheldrake (Part 2) 32:41

12M ago32:41

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In Part 2, Ilia, Robert and Rupert discuss evolution, faith and Rupert’s Anglican spirituality. They ask how religion and science can work together in a more integrated framework, and Rupert has the last word on how our quest for digital immortality is coming full circle. ABOUT RUPERT SHELDRAKE “I'd see the evolutionary processes as interplay betwe…

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Morphic Resonance and Telephone Telepathy with Rupert Sheldrake (Part 1) 31:55

1y ago31:55

31:55

Hunger for Wholeness: Morphic Resonance and Telephone Telepathy with Rupert Sheldrake (Part 1) In Part 1, Ilia and Robert interview biologist and author Rupert Sheldrake about his most well-known concept, morphic resonance and his studies in human telepathy. They discuss the ideals of scientific inquiry, and what impact his ideas might have on ever…

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Discovering New Futures with Diana Butler Bass (Part 2) 30:51

1y ago30:51

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In this episode, Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview with historian and religious scholar Diana Butler Bass. We resume Part Two with Ilia and Diana discussing the outlook of Silicon Valley, Teilhard’s scientific vision, and the enlightenment that comes from research and discovery. ABOUT DIANA BUTLER BASS: Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-…

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The Diversities of Christian Experience with Diana Butler Bass (Part 1) 31:29

1y ago31:29

31:29

In this episode, Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Diana Butler Bass, in "The Diversities of Christian Experience." In Part One, they discuss the state of the church, its colonial legacy, and the opportunities and challenges of burgeoning Christian diversities in a globalized world. ABOUT DIANA BUTLER BASS: Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an aw…

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Our Conscious Experience of the Transcendent with Fr. Richard Rohr (Part 2) 26:12

1y ago26:12

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Hunger for Wholeness returns with Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview ecumenical teacher and author Fr. Richard Rohr. In Part 2, of our interview with Fr. Richard Rohr, we dig deeper into our conscious experience of the transcendent and the challenges of truth and community in our age. Bio: Fr. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar and ecumenical…

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Indigenous Spiritualities and Christian Experience with Richard Rohr (Part 1) 28:47

1y ago28:47

28:47

Hunger for Wholeness returns with Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview ecumenical teacher and author Fr. Richard Rohr. In Part 1, Ilia asks Richard about his past and the influence of different traditions on his inspirational work. They discuss indigenous spirituality and the role of symbols and the importance of the experiential for contempora…

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Love on a Complexifying Planet with Ted Peters (Part 2) 27:56

1y ago27:56

27:56

Hosts Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro on "Love on a Complexifying Planet with Ted Peters" Part Two About Ted Peters Ted Peters is author of UFOs: God's Chariots? Spirituality, Ancient Aliens, and Religious Yearnings in the Age of Extraterrestrials (Career Press New Page Books, 2014). He is co-editor of two recent books, Astrotheology: Where Science …

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Theology in Cyberspace with Ted Peters (Part 1) 33:51

1y ago33:51

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Hunger for Wholeness Hosts Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Ted Peters on "Theology in Cyberspace " Part One. About Ted Peters Ted Peters is author of UFOs: God's Chariots? Spirituality, Ancient Aliens, and Religious Yearnings in the Age of Extraterrestrials (Career Press New Page Books, 2014). He is co-editor of two recent books, Astrotheo…

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Post-Materialism in Tech, Healthcare and Social Justice with Dr. Marjorie Woollacott (Part 2) 25:13

1y ago25:13

25:13

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview neuroscientist and author Marjorie Woollacott. In Part 2, Ilia, Robert and Majorie discuss the need for a deeper, relational ontology of our conscious experience to promote healthier relationships between our bodies and the world. Robert and Ilia also ask Marjorie about the challenges of introducing post-mat…

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Ego-death and Psychedelics with Marjorie Woollacott 29:42

1y ago29:42

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Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Dr. Marjorie Woollacott in Part 1 of "Ego-Death and Psychedelics". Bio: Marjorie Woollacott, Ph.D., is prior chair of the Dept. of Human Physiology, and member of the Institute of Neuroscience, at the University of Oregon. She is President of the Academy for the Advancement of Post-Materialist Sciences and R…

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Universal Hope with Brian Swimme (Part 2) 23:52

1y ago23:52

23:52

Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Cosmologist, Dr. Brian Swimme on Cosmology and Evolution. A discussion of cosmogenesis: the story of an unfolding universe, one that inspires awe, wonder, and mystery. Along with Teilhard’s vision of the noosphere and consider technology’s role in human evolution, the development of consciousness, and planetary l…

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Cosmology and Evolution with Brian Swimme (Part 1) 27:59

1+ y ago27:59

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Ilia Delio and Gabi Sloan interview Cosmologist, Dr. Brian Swimme on Cosmology and Evolution. A discussion of cosmogenesis: the story of an unfolding universe, one that inspires awe, wonder, and mystery. Along with Teilhard’s vision of the noosphere and consider technology’s role in human evolution, the development of consciousness, and planetary l…

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What is God in a World of Quantum Physics? with Steven Dick (Part 2) 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview astronomer and historian of science, Steven J. Dick. Themes: What is God in this world of quantum physics? Process Theology Steven J. Dick served as the NASA Chief Historian and Director of the NASA History Office from 2003 to 2009. Prior to that he was an astronomer and historian of science at the U.S. Nava…

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What is Cosmo-Theology? with Steven Dick (Part 1) 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

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Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview astronomer and historian of science, Steven J. Dick. Themes: Plurality of worlds Cosmo-theology and Astrobiology Exploration of the History of Extraterrestrial life Steven J. Dick served as the NASA Chief Historian and Director of the NASA History Office from 2003 to 2009. Prior to that he was an astronomer …

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The Power of Thought Over Mind with Dr. Mario Beauregard (Part 2) 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

29:39

Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph.D they explore: The power of thought over mind How does technology affect our bodies Belief and brain activity Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph.D. is a neuroscientist and an author. Because of his research into the neuroscience of consciousness, he was selected by the World Media Net to be one…

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Neuroscience, Spiritual Experiences and Post-Materialist Science with Dr. Mario Beauregard (Part 1) 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

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Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph.D they explore: expanding reality post-materialistic science meta-paradigm shift spiritual experiences Dr. Mario Beauregard Ph.D. is a neuroscientist and an author. Because of his research into the neuroscience of consciousness, he was selected by the World Media Net to be one of the …

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How to Reconcile the Chaos of Good and Evil? with Matt Segall (Part 2) 38:49

1+ y ago38:49

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Iila Delio and Gabbi Sloan interview Matt Segall on process theology and 'How do we reconcile the chaos of good and evil?' (Part 2) Matthew David Segall, Ph.D., is assistant professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Program at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. He is the author of Physics of the World-Sou…

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How Do We Reconcile Good and Evil? with Matt Segall (Part 1) 23:31

1+ y ago23:31

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Iila Delio and Gabbi Sloan interview Matt Segall on process theology and 'How do we reconcile good and evil?' Matthew David Segall, Ph.D., is assistant professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Program at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. He is the author of Physics of the World-Soul: Whitehead's Adventu…

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What is God? with Dr. Bruce Damer (Part 2) 44:59

1+ y ago44:59

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Ilia Delio and Robert Nicastro interview Orgin of Life Scientist, Dr. Bruce Damer (Part Two) on the following topics: About Dr. Bruce Damer: Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer investigates the chemical mechanism of life's origins and its implications for evolutionary biology, technology, and culture, including philosophy and our sense of place in the c…

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