Podcasts - The Symbolic World

Le Christianisme post-réductionniste: un chemin hors de la crise de sens

Jonathan et JP font la promotion d'une série d'articles écrite par JP et qui deviendra un livre en anglais. Allez lire les articles et commenter sur le circle! JP sera heureux d'interagir et d'améliorer le livre en fonction de la rétroaction.

Le Christianisme post-réductionniste: un chemin hors de la crise de sens

Redeeming Pagan Symbolism - with Fr. Andrew Damick

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries. He has been podcasting since 2007 and is the host of Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy, Orthodox Engagement, and Roads from Emmaus, as well as co-host of The Lord of Spirits, The Areopagus, and Amon Sûl. I had a wonderful conversation with Fr. Andrew about his latest project, The Wolf and the Cross. This podcast series documents his Orthodox pilgrimage to Lithuania, the last pagan nation in Europe. We discuss how Eastern Orthodoxy deals with the traditions and symbols from paganism and how it adapts elements of non-orthodox branches of Christianity. Listen to The Wolf and the Cross: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wolfandcross

Redeeming Pagan Symbolism - with Fr. Andrew Damick

Behind the Big Screen - with Storyboard Artist Kendelle Hoyer

Kendelle Hoyer is passionate about storytelling and art, which has been a life-long pursuit since childhood when she decided she wanted to work in animation. Since then, Kendelle has developed her craft of bringing fantastical stories to life. She has been privileged to work on feature films at major animation studios since 2008, and is currently working in Los Angeles as storyboard artist. In this video we discuss her work as an artist to put together movies for the big screen. We also discuss what makes a story precious, and how to approach creative storytelling.

Behind the Big Screen - with Storyboard Artist Kendelle Hoyer

Ritualized Behavior

There is a tendency to isolate religious behavior from other human behavior, which can make religious behavior seem arbitrary or ridiculous. In this week's video, I argue that the best way to understand religion, even from a purely materialist perspective, is to understand it as an extension of other types of ritualized behavior, even those we can find among animals.

Ritualized Behavior

Question & réponses — Octobre 2023

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe répondent aux questions de l'audience.

Question & réponses — Octobre 2023

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe répondent aux questions de l'audience.

C.S. Lewis on Progress, AI, and Gender - with Annie Crawford

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C.S. Lewis on Progress, AI, and Gender - with Annie Crawford

I had a great discussion with Annie Crawford. She’s written two wonderful articles for the Symbolic World Blog and is offering a course on C.S. Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy on the Symbolic World website. Check out our discussion about C.S. Lewis, AI, progress, gender, laughter, science, and the mystical.

C.S. Lewis on Progress, AI, and Gender - with Annie Crawford

Technological Cannibalism - Jacob Howland

I had an amazing discussion with Jacob Howland about the fundamental question of technology. We investigate from both the Biblical and ancient Greek perspectives what technology is and its effects on the human spirit. We discuss the notion of memory and recollection, Plato’s Phaedrus, the Biblical notion of garments of skin, ChatGPT and AI, work and leisure, technology’s effects on human capabilities, paganism and idolatry, intelligence, and “the matrix”, the internet, intuition, and much more. Jacob Howland is the Provost and Director of the Intellectual Foundations Program at UATX, commonly known as the University of Austin. His latest book is Glaucon's Fate: History, Myth, and Character in Plato's Republic (Paul Dry Books, 2018)

Technological Cannibalism - Jacob Howland

Biblical Symbolism: Uncovering Your Father’s Nakedness - Fr. Stephen De Young

Fr. Stephen De Young is writing an article for our upcoming publication, the Symbolic World Magazine, and he will also join us as a speaker for the Symbolic World Summit in February 2024. He is an amazing writer and speaker and has really helped me reach new heights in my understanding of Scripture. In this discussion we specifically discuss certain sexual and revolutionary symbolism in the Bible, starting with when Ham “uncovered” his father, Noah’s, “nakedness”. Understanding this is a key to understanding Genesis 9, and an important aspect of Biblical storytelling. Bio: Rev. Dr. Stephen De Young is Pastor of Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is also the host of the Whole Counsel of God podcast from Ancient Faith and author of the Whole Counsel Blog, as well as co-host of the Lord of Spirits podcast. Fr. Stephen holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Amridge University.

Biblical Symbolism: Uncovering Your Father’s Nakedness - Fr. Stephen De Young

Join us for the Symbolic World Summit, February 2024!

Info about the Symbolic World Summit can be found here: https://thesymbolicworld.com/summit If you're a top patron, make sure you're signed into the Symbolic World website and you will see a unique one-time-use discount code at the top of the Summit page.

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The Search for Political Nuance - with Gregg Hurwitz

I sat down again with the American novelist and screenwriter, Gregg Hurwitz. Gregg was part of the Daily Wire+ Exodus series discussion panel with Jordan Peterson, so I thought it was a good time for us to talk about what we took away from those discussions, Exodus, Christianity, CS Lewis, the importance of ritual, temperance and a nuanced approach to social matters.

The Search for Political Nuance - with Gregg Hurwitz

The Search for Participation in Contemporary Art

Apologies for the audio quality. In this lecture, I take you through contemporary art history and its desperate search for a proper means of participation in a desacralized world. This talk is a follow-up to a previous video I did, The End of Desacralization in Art. This time I want to explore with you some specifics on how contemporary art has to confront alienation, power dynamics, and the minimization of yet yearning for ritual, participation, and community.

The Search for Participation in Contemporary Art

How to Read Like a Medieval Person - with Richard Rohlin

In this episode of the Universal History series, Richard Rohlin presents a talk about 4 things we must take into consideration in order to think like a pre-modern Christian. This is a primer for approaching old texts like Beowulf, the topic of our upcoming online course on the Symbolic World website.

How to Read Like a Medieval Person - with Richard Rohlin

Les sacrifices

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe expliquent la structure du sacrifice, en quoi c'est une structure fondamentale, comment elle a été corrompue et finalement rectifiée en Christ.

Les sacrifices

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe expliquent la structure du sacrifice, en quoi c'est une structure fondamentale, comment elle a été corrompue et finalement rectifiée en Christ.

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The Subtle Bodies of Angels

Many of the Church Fathers talk about the notion that angels have what we call "subtle bodies", that angels are not completely incorporeal (God only is completely incorporeal) but their bodies are also not circumscribed in flesh, but in mind. In this formerly patron video, I explain what the Church means with this description of angels and how it's something we can relate to in the general human experience.

The Subtle Bodies of Angels

Transfiguration: The End of Symbolism - with Aidan Hart

This is a discussion from the Princeton Scala Foundation conference that took place in April 2023 with the title, “The Transfiguration: Glory and Grace in the World”. I sat down with Margarita Mooney Clayton and iconographer and author Aidan Hart to discuss the Transfiguration of Christ, how God's glory fills the world, and that the ultimate goal of the spiritual life is encountering God face to face.

Transfiguration: The End of Symbolism - with Aidan Hart

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Are Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas the same person?

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Dec 25, 2025

For December 2025's patron video I discuss the connection between Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas of Myra. Christ is born! Merry Christmas and thank you for your support.

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December 2025 Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Friday, December 19th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The modern storytelling trope you won't be able to unsee

For November 2025's patron video, I explore a narrative pattern that's extremely prevalent in contemporary storytelling. It's in Neil Gaiman's stories, the movies Constantine, Hellboy, K-Pop Demon Hunters, The Matrix, even superhero and vigilante stories. This trope is so ubiquitous that even Christians can be seduced by it. I hope you enjoy this video. Thank you for your continued support.

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November 2025 Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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What Is Holiness?

For October 2025’s patron video, I explore what it means for something to be sacred or holy. Holy objects and places are “dedicated” to a higher principle or purpose, ultimately God. This kind of dedication, in its various applications, forms the very structure of our reality. We ignore it at our peril.

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October 2025 Q&A

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Oct 31, 2025

This month's patron Q&A will be on Halloween: Friday, October 31st, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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How Free Will Actually Works

For September 2025’s patron video, I explore the question of free will, drawing on the insights of St. Maximus the Confessor. While thinkers like Sam Harris argue that free will is an illusion and always contingent on material circumstances, I show how the Christian understanding reframes freedom—not as arbitrary choice, but as submission to the good. True freedom is not transgression, but moving toward higher and higher goods, where life becomes more natural and effortless. As always, thank you for your support.

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September 2025 Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Age of Self-Esteem

For this patron video, I explore the modern idea of self-esteem—where it came from, how it shapes our culture, and why it so often leads us into confusion and disorder. I contrast this with the Christian vision of humility, which offers a path to true freedom and joy.

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August 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Friday, August 29th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Think Like Your Enemy: The First Step in Symbolic Vision

In July 2025’s (very late) patron video, I explore the art of seeing from your enemy’s perspective. Ultimately, the ability to see other perspectives is the essence of thinking itself. I also reflect on what it means when Christ commands us to love our enemies. Thank you for your continued support.

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July 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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How the World Exists: Identity and Its Negation

For June 2025’s patron video, I reflect on the deep ontological structure behind the categories of what we can call "that" and "not that"—a fundamental pattern in how the world exists. Drawing from Genesis, I explore how identity emerges through distinction, and how the interplay of unity and multiplicity forms the fabric of reality. Thank you again for your ongoing support—it makes this work possible. Symbolism Masterclass: (Remember all Involved ($10+) patrons can get 10% off. Apply your discount code at checkout.) https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass

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June 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Rapunzel and the Evil Witch

This month (May 2025), I’m excited to give you the very first look at our upcoming fairy tale book, Rapunzel. In this video, I walk through the story’s symbolism, how it mirrors Snow White, and how we’re building a shared mythic universe. I also share a behind-the-scenes look at Heather Pollington's stunning illustrations. I can’t wait for you to see it. Visit https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/rapunzel-and-the-evil-witch to get release updates before anyone else.

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May 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down

Several years ago, I coined the phrase “watch the fool,” because in a world turned upside down, the fool can strangely point to what’s coming and in some ways play a role in restoring order —for good or for ill. For April 2025’s patron video, I reflect on how Kanye West has continued to play this role. He is not a prophet in the traditional sense, but a kind of tuning fork, embodying the contradictions and transformations unfolding in our culture before they happen. This becomes increasingly disturbing as the post–World War II consensus buckles beneath our feet…

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April 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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"Saved Through Childbearing" - What It Means to Be Saved

For March 2025's patron video, I delve into the passage from 1st Timothy, where St. Paul states that "women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control". I explore the meaning behind this text, St. Paul's symbolic worldview, masculinity and femininity, the implications of childbearing, and the broader context of salvation. Thank you for your continued support. You’re welcome to join me for my Symbolism Masterclass live course starting later this month. If you register before April 8th you can get a 15% discount with code: MASTERCLASS1 If you’re seeing this on or after April 8th and you’re supporting at the Involved level or higher, you can still claim 10% off. Just log into the Symbolic World website and see your discount code at the top of the course page. Use our contact form if you run into trouble. Course page: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass Log in page: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/login Contact form: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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March 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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ARC and the Duality of Our Present Moment

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Feb 27, 2025

Is the Alliance of Responsible Citizenship (ARC) to be a noble light in this great cultural shift, or just another laboratory of experiment in the modern age? My February 2025 patron video is a reflection on my recent experience at the ARC conference. I discuss the evolution of our ideological landscape since 2016, as well as some of the dangers of weaponizing Christianity for political purposes.

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February 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Alien Intelligence: Stargate, UFOs, AI, Psychedelics

Given the recent announcement about project Stargate, for January 2025’s patron video I delved into modernity's quest for forbidden knowledge and how it relates to today's obsession with UFOs, AI, psychedelics, and even transgenderism.

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January 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Symbolism Explained: Fractals

For December 2024's patron video I explain the theory of fractal symbolism, why it's important and powerful, and how we can sometimes go wrong when we apply this symbolism.

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December 2024 Patron Q&A

December 2024's patron Q&A will occur on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Restoration of Notre Dame

For November 2024's patron video I take a closer look into the restoration of Notre Dame de Paris. After a devastating fire in 2019, and 5 years of reconstruction, Notre Dame is now officially open. But did they get it right in how they rebuilt the church?

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November 2024 Patron Q&A

November 2024's patron Q&A will occur on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 2pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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My Perspective on Jordan Peterson's Discussion with Richard Dawkins

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Nov 4, 2024

For October 2024's patron video I give some comments regarding Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins' recent discussion on Jordan's podcast. Thank you for your continued support. - Their original discussion: Dawkins vs Peterson: Memes & Archetypes | Alex O’Connor Moderates | EP 491: https://youtu.be/8wBtFNj_o5k?si=aknGX5kaR-8WVduB

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October 2024 Patron Q&A

October 2024's patron Q&A will occur on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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A Special Look Behind the Scenes at Symbolic World Press

For September 2024's patron video, I give you a special behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming Symbolic World Press book projects. I really believe that we are at a turning point in storytelling. My goal as an artist has always been to create beautiful things, so I'm excited to bring you these beautiful stories in collaboration with the wonderful artists on our team. Thank you for your continued support. If you would like to pre-order Jack and the Fallen Giants and GodsDog 2 (Warrior), you can get it on sale now: https://store.thesymbolicworld.com

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September 2024 Q&A

September 2024's patron Q&A will take place on Friday, September 27th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Two Sacrifices That Establish Identity

For August 2024's patron-only video, I discuss the two aspects of the Atonement sacrifice that was made on the holiest day of the year in the Old Testament. This way of reconciling the people of Israel with God is a model that shows us how all identities are established - from human groups like nations and sports teams to something as simple as a cup. Thank you all for your continued support.

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August 2024 Patron Q&A

August 2024's patron Q&A will take place on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Symbolism of the Wounded Ear

For July 2024's patron-only video, I do something I haven’t done before, which is to discuss something I haven't figured out yet. In this video, I speculate on the symbolism of the wounded ear, primarily drawing from instances of the pattern in Scripture. Thank you for your support.

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July 2024 Patron Q&A

June 2024's Q&A will take place on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Did God Want Adam and Eve to Eat the Fruit?

For June 2024’s patron-only video, I draw on St. Ephrem the Syrian’s Hymns on Paradise to explore the question of the Fall and whether God meant for Adam and Eve to eat the Fruit of the Knowledge of Good and Bad after all. As always, thank you for your support.

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June 2024 Patron Q&A

June 2024's Q&A will take place on June 27th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Impossibility of Atheism

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May 30, 2024

May 2024's patron video. Richard Dawkins wrote an article about how an organism becomes a model or microcosm of the world it's adapted to live in. He sent the article to Jordan Peterson, who has been using it as an argument to refute atheism. In this video, I explain the argument, which I've also used, and its implications.

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May 2024 Patron Q&A

May 2024's Q&A will take place on May 28th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Wearing a Veil Because of the Angels

For April 2024’s patron video, I discuss the controversial topic of veiling, drawing on 1 Corinthians 11 and explaining St. Paul’s strange statement, "Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels". Thank you for your support.

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April 2024 Patron Q&A

April 2024's Q&A will take place on April 24th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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March 2024 Patron Q&A

March 2024's Q&A will take place on March 18th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance if needed: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Why Bible Scholars Are Often Useless

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Mar 13, 2024

For March 2024's patron video I present a short meditation on what many modern Bible scholars, especially the atheist kind, get wrong about Scripture. Thank you for your continued support!

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The Symbolism of Body

The Patron video for February 2024 is about body and matter. This video will also help you understand why the term Mother of God is not actually controversial. I will publish two extra patron videos in the next 2 months to make up for lost time in December and January. Thank you all for your support.

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February 2024 Patron-Only Q&A

February 2024's Q&A will take place on February 23rd, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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January 2024 Patron-Only Q&A

The next patron Q&A will take place on Friday, January 26th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Remember that patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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December 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

The next patron Q&A will take place on January 4th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. See you there! Remember that patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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The Dark Shadow of Santa Claus

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Dec 6, 2023

For November 2023's patron video, I discuss the companions of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus, like Krampus, Knecht Ruprecht, and Zwarte Piet. How can we understand this symbolism?

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November 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

November 2023's Q&A is on Thursday, November 30th, at 2 pm EST. Patrons at $10+ please submit your advance question on The Symbolic World website and remember to vote on questions: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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Where Two or Three Gather in My Name

October 2023's patron video is a follow-up to my recent video about ritualization as it emerges in the animal kingdom, as well as in normal human behavior. In this video, I emphasize the flip side of that, where you can see ritual as a pattern that descends "from heaven" to organize lower phenomena. Thank you for your continued support.

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October 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

October's Q&A is on Friday, October 27th, at 2 pm EST. Patrons at $10+ please submit your advance question on The Symbolic World website here: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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September 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Please note that this month’s Q&A will actually be next week on Monday, Oct 2nd, at 2 pm EST. If you're a $10+ patron please submit your advance question on our website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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A Secret Reading of Scripture

September 2023's patron video. We often say that the Mother of God is the secret of the Church. In this video, I discuss how the Fathers understand Scripture and the kinds of connections they make to help us understand the role of the Mother of God. This example relates specifically to the Feast of the Holy Protection of the Mother of God that we celebrated last week.

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Hierarchy in Opposites

For August 2023's Patron-Only video, I talk about opposites, or duality, and how they relate to each other hierarchically, as center/margin, right-hand/left-hand, heaven/earth, and masculine/feminine. Thank you for your continued support.

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August 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons of $10+ can submit an ADVANCE QUESTION for August's Q&A on our website. Please also remember to vote on questions: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ If you're a $10+ patron but are unable to access the link above, please let us know at inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com The August 2023 Q&A will be on Thursday, 31 August 2023, at 2 PM EST. See you there!

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July 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Join us for this month's patron-only Q&A on Monday, 24 July 2023, at 8pm EST. Patrons of $10+ can submit a question in advance through our website, linked below. Popular questions with the most 'likes' will be answered first, so remember to vote as well. Submit a question: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Thank you all for your support. See you soon.

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June 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Date: Today, Wednesday, 21 June 2023. Time: 2PM EST / 7PM UK. I will answer the most popular questions submitted by $10+ patrons, but I will also try to answer some questions in the chat. See you there!

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May 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons could submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website

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April 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons can submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website.

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My Trip to Europe

For March 2023's patron-only video, I talk about my recent trip to Europe, including seeing beautiful art and architecture in France and spending time at Mt. Athos in the middle of Lent.

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March 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons can submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website, SubscribeStar or Patreon. Questions are selected by moderators due to time constraints.

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February 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons can submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website, SubscribeStar or Patreon. Questions are selected by moderators due to time constraints.

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Gargoyle Monuments

For January 2023's Patron-Only video, we look at the symbolism of some recent controversial public monuments, including the statue on the New York courthouse and the new Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Boston. What does this mean exactly and what does it say about our current moment?

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