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Expand your understanding of the ways religion shapes the world with lectures, interviews, and reflections from Harvard Divinity School.

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Latest Episodes

On this episode of the Hope Podcast, we hear from first year MTS student Mishka Banuri about home, spiritual autobiographies, and connecting hope and action. Transcript forthcoming.

Do we live inside a Matrix-like simulation? For Episode 17 of Pop Apocalypse, we welcome one of the leading theorists behind the simulation hypothesis, Rizwan Virk, to discuss that question. Virk is an entrepreneur, videogame pioneer, and academic au... more

On this episode of the Hope Podcast, we hear from second year MDiv student Lexi Potter about Lexi's journey to HDS, community, and the "tradition of friendship." Transcript forthcoming.

For Episode 16 of Pop Apocalypse, we welcome composer, artist, and media theorist Paul Miller. Miller is best known for his music as DJ Spooky, the avant-garde turntableist who has collaborated with artists ranging from Chuck D to Yoko Ono. He has al... more

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Recent Guests

Rizwan Virk
Academic, author, video game pioneer and entrepreneur.
Episode: Mysticism and the Simulation Hypothesis – A Talk with Rizwan Virk
Lexi Potter
Second year Master of Divinity candidate
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hope Podcast: Featuring Lexi Potter, MDiv Candidate
Paul Miller
Avant-garde turntablist and multimedia artist, known for his work as DJ Spooky and his philosophical take on media and technology.
Multimedia Artist
Episode: A.I., Hip-Hop, and the Digital Uncanny – A Talk with Paul Miller, aka DJ Spooky
Fryderyk Kwiatkowski
Assistant Professor in the Department of Culture and Digital Age Studies at the University of Krakow, specializing in Gnosticism in film.
University of Krakow
Episode: Gnostic Myth in Film: A Talk with Fryderyk Kwiatkowski
Wouter Kusters
Philosopher, author, linguist, and writer of 'A Philosophy of Madness'
Episode: Madness, Mysticism, and Philosophy – A Talk with Wouter Kusters
David Holden
Master of Divinity Studies student with a background in politics and personal recovery
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hospital Chaplaincy: A Praxis Podcast featuring David Holden, MDiv '24
Matta Zheng
Third year MDiv candidate and founding director of the Burning Refuge Collective
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hope Podcast: Featuring Matta Zheng, MDiv candidate
Shannon Taggart
Photographer and author with over 20 years of experience documenting contemporary spiritualism.
Episode: Photographing the Invisible – A Talk with Shannon Taggart
Paula Ortiz
Second year MDiv candidate
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hope Podcast: Featuring Paula Ortiz, MDiv Candidate

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Michael Furman
Host and Chaplain Intern at Harvard Divinity School, engaging with spiritual care themes and contemporary religious discourse.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • For those of us who HDS would never accept

    I’ve never been one to follow the rules as they’ve been laid out by others. I don’t rebel for rebellion’s sake, but I DO ask myself with every breath, every choice, “is this in keeping with TRUTH, or is it in keeping with someone else telling me what’s true?” It can be a lonely path, and I often find myself longing for a spiritual community like the one I sense is formed at Harvard. Alas! I have no letter of recommendation from the Dali Lama (which is what I hear it takes to be accepted to Harva... more

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Listeners appreciate the diverse range of topics and guests, highlighting the intellectual depth and progressive values embedded in the discussions.
The accessibility of the podcast is praised, enabling a wider audience to engage with complex religious and philosophical questions.
Some listeners find the content occasionally pretentious, feeling it might serve as a platform for Harvard Divinity School's image rather than addressing broader spiritual communities.

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Mysticism and the Simulation Hypothesis – A Talk with Rizwan Virk
Q: How do you deal with the differences in descriptions of the afterlife from various near-death experiencers?
I focus on the commonalities in their experiences, which points towards a shared truth, while acknowledging that different perspectives might arise based on individual beliefs.
Mysticism and the Simulation Hypothesis – A Talk with Rizwan Virk
Q: How do you interpret reincarnation in relation to the simulation theory?
I see reincarnation as a process of inhabiting characters, similar to video game avatars, where our essence continues beyond one life into another.
Mysticism and the Simulation Hypothesis – A Talk with Rizwan Virk
Q: What are the technologies necessary for us to create a visually responsive simulation?
We are close to generating realistic videos and immersive experiences, but real-time updates for virtual reality environments still need advancement.
Mysticism and the Simulation Hypothesis – A Talk with Rizwan Virk
Q: Did you have a relationship to a religion, a religiosity in any way? And do you think your religious upbringing might have conditioned you to think in terms of a simulation hypothesis?
I had a Muslim upbringing in Pakistan and later in the Midwest, but my exploration of various spiritual traditions in college predisposed me to the idea of living in a simulation.
Hope Podcast: Featuring Lexi Potter, MDiv Candidate
Q: Can you tell me about your emotional journey with faith and belief now that you're in your second year?
Lexi feels she is still navigating discomfort but is encouraged by her studies and community, especially with the practical work in movement chaplaincy she will begin soon.

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