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Hunger for Wholeness

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Artificial Intelligence
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Order and Chaos
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Religion
Quantum Physics
Artificial Life
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Black Theology
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Transhumanism
Emergent Phenomena
Climate Change

Story matters. Our lives are shaped around immersive, powerful stories that thrive at the heart of our religious traditions, scientific inquiries, and cultural landscapes. As Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein claimed, science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind. This podcast will hear from speakers in interdisciplinary fields of science and religion who are finding an... more

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In this 100th episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio continues her conversation with Nicholas Hedlund, PhD exploring what it means to seek coherence in a world shaped by fragmentation and acceleration.

Beginning with Teilhard de Chardin’s s... more

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio speaks with Nicholas Hedlund, PhD—a philosopher, metatheorist, and contemplative practitioner whose work explores spirituality, science, and worldview transformation.

Ilia begins with the simpl... more

Sr. Ilia Delio continues her conversation with Abre Fournier, PhD—a science-based philosopher of consciousness whose work bridges contemporary cognitive science with Asian contemplative traditions and practices of mind transformation.

Picking up the... more

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio speaks with Abre G. Fournier, PhD—a science-based philosopher of consciousness whose work bridges contemporary cognitive science with Asian contemplative traditions and practices of mind transfo... more

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Nicholas Hedlund
Executive Director of Eudaimonia Institute and Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Metatheory.
Eudaimonia Institute
Episode: What To Do About the Metacrisis with Nicholas Hedlund
Abre Fournier
Philosopher of consciousness
Episode: How the Metamind Changes the Self with Abre Fournier
Gregory Stock
Author and thought leader on technology and its impacts on humanity.
Author of Generation AI
Episode: Can AI Calm Our Fear of Death with Gregory Stock
Sheri Kling
A proponent of process theology and open relational thought
Episode: Renewing Faith When Politics Becomes Religion with Sheri Kling
Dr. Sheri Kling
Theologian, minister, and director of Process and Faith.
Process and Faith
Episode: How God Holds Power Without Coercion with Sheri Kling
Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining is a theologian engaged in community service and spiritual leadership, focusing on inclusive spirituality and social justice initiatives.
Episode: Practices That Weave Us Back Together with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
Don Viney
Philosopher and longtime scholar of Jesuit scientist, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Episode: Are We Developing Consciousness? or Worshipping Technology? with Don Viney (Part 2)
Terrence Deacon
Neuroanthropologist with a focus on language, brain, and evolution.
Episode: How Abstractions Impact Ecological Crisis with Terrence Deacon (Part 1)
Iain McGilchrist
Renowned author and psychiatrist known for his work on the divided brain and its cultural implications
Episode: How Left and Right Brain Explain Our World with Iain McGilchrist (Part 1)

Hosts

Ilia Delio
Host with longtime involvement in interdisciplinary discussions at the science-religion nexus; often centers on wholeness, spirituality, and evolutionary theology.
Robert Nicastro
Co-host who engages with guests on topics spanning philosophy, theology, and contemporary science.
Ilia
Variant spellings appear in transcripts; consolidated under Ilia Delio for consistency.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Non-binary, including physics and Jung

    A ‘God’ working with humans toward a higher view of the universe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Recycled grandma
    United States4 months ago
  • It reminds me there’s a depth to our world

    This is such a wonderful, insightful, non-fluff-and-happiness. It helps me remember that life is more than the news and what I had for supper.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Recycled grandma
    United States9 months ago
  • Take a listen

    This show is wonderful. It is a light in these dark times. Life is in process. And we need language and stories to welcome the changes and to give hopeful shape to our future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Future-me-23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    I started listening to this podcast while searching for interviews with Dr. Mario Beauregard. What a great discovery! Greetings from Montréal!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxime Poulin
    Canada2 years ago
  • Really nice show

    I really get a lot out of the show. I think it would be better though if you just released a full episode every two weeks. Instead of cutting it in half and releasing it weekly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uriah82
    United States3 years ago

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A hopeful, world-affirming listen that encourages ongoing learning and community.
This show is insightful, non-fluff, and helps broaden perspectives beyond daily news.
A wonderful new podcast for listeners interested in spirituality, religion, culture, and science.
Great podcast with engaging guests; production quality and thoughtful questions are highlighted.
Non-binary, including physics and Jung: A thoughtful, expansive exploration of universe-scale meaning.

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What To Do About the Metacrisis with Nicholas Hedlund
Q: How can we begin repairing and addressing the damage already done?
Nick clarifies that the required healing involves addressing the root worldview crisis rather than merely the symptoms.
Who Is “Generation AI”? with Gregory Stock
Q: Can AI make it easier to be human? Or is there a cost to our pursuit of progress?
AI might lead us to a new level of freedom, alleviating the stress of what we're not capable of doing, but it could also diminish our inherent abilities.
Renewing Faith When Politics Becomes Religion with Sheri Kling
Q: What would you want someone who has been disillusioned with the church or traditional theology to know about renewing their faith?
There are life-giving ways in which God can show up, and that moving beyond deconstruction is important to find new possibilities for growth.
Renewing Faith When Politics Becomes Religion with Sheri Kling
Q: What advice would you give to pastors, ministers, lay leaders who want to introduce these ideas to their own communities?
Introduce key ideas such as God being in every moment and that God is real, rather than using complex theological jargon.
How God Holds Power Without Coercion with Sheri Kling
Q: How does the shift from an omnipotent God to a God of persuasion help confront issues of suffering?
Viewing God as relational allows for understanding suffering without seeing God as the cause, fostering a transformative perspective.

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A thought-provoking show at the intersection of science, religion, philosophy, and culture, exploring how big ideas about consciousness, technology, and spirituality shape human flourishing. Episodes feature deep dialogues with scholars, theologians, and thinkers who connect metaphysics, cognitive science, ecology, and ethics to practical questions about meaning, community, and the future of civilization. Notable strengths include a interdisciplinary approach, a focus on wholeness and relationality, and a tendency to treat technology and science as partners to faith rather than rivals. This mix often yields pluralistic, hopeful frameworks for understanding reality and guiding action in an era of rapid change.

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2. Abre Fournier
3. Gregory Stock
4. Sheri Kling
5. Dr. Sheri Kling
6. Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
7. Don Viney
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