
Reflections from Mark Vernon on soulful matters including spirituality and psychotherapy, science and religion, consciousness and the divine. For more on see www.markvernon.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 209 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

The Odyssey movie is brilliant. The combination of spectacle and seriousness that characterises Christopher Nolan’s film-making makes this one a must-see. I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
However, this telling is Nolan's telling. The opening title... more
Does art need to have a sacred dimension to be art at all? What are the sources of inspiration?
In this dialogue, which is the 102nd in the series, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon, explore how meaning and beauty, truth and connection might be manif... more
Susanne Sklar and Mark Vernon explore William Blake's late, great poem, "Jerusalem the Emanation of the Giant Albion"
"Of the Sleep of Ulro! and of the passage through Eternal Death! and of the awakening to Eternal Life," Blake tells us the epic is ... more
Many people report apparitions of their loved ones after death, and even of loved dogs and cats. But how do these after-death communications align with the Christian teaching of the resurrection of the body?
In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon ... more
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I have learned so much from this wise, deeply humane and intelligently thoughtful person. He has illuminated Jung, Barfield, Plato, Dante and now Blake in rich and thoughtful ways that make what they have to say feel relevant to the urgent questions facing us today. The way he connects earlier, mystical forms of Christianity to the wider spiritual and mystical teachings to be found in all the established religious traditions gives much confidence to those of us trying to find a hospitable place... more
I have listened and learned from Mark Vernon’s evolving engagement with Christian thought. It is moving to hear this conversation’s attempt to evoke Lewis’ sense of presence of the Spirit so longed for in our humanity.
Deep and searching explorations on philosophy, theology, mysticism etc, with an emphasis on experiential understanding. Mark’s August ‘24 talk on Plato is riveting
Loads of good insights and discussions. Loved the conversation with Martin Shaw. Thank you.
I very much enjoy listening to this show and it’s humane and nuanced conversations
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Thoughtful, human-centered conversations exploring spirituality, philosophy, and the intersections of science and religion. Episodes often center on William Blake, mysticism, consciousness, and personal narratives that connect ancient wisdom with modern life, featuring dialogues with guests like Rupert Sheldrake and deep dives into literary and spiritual themes. The host's background in psychotherapy informs a humane, exploratory approach that feels more like a reflective salon than a traditional interview series. Listeners may find it especially appealing if they enjoy intimate, idea-rich discussions that connect classical thought to contemporary questions about meaning, faith, and the nature of consciousness.
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