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Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts

Mark Vernon
William Blake
Imagination
Christianity
Spirituality
Consciousness
Philosophy
Owen Barfield
Mysticism
Aristotle
Evolution
Psychotherapy
Nature
Science
Deism
Plato
Perception
Language
Eternity
Beauty
Christian Mysticism

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

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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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Recent Guests

Susanne Sklar
Blake scholar and author
Author of Blake's Jerusalem as Visionary Theatre
Episode: The Awakening to Eternal Life! How to read William Blake's "Jerusalem the Emanation of the Giant Albion"
Rupert Sheldrake
Author and scientist known for research on after-death communications
Institute of Noetic Sciences/independent researcher
Episode: Making Sense of the Resurrection of the Body. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake & Mark Vernon
Clare Carlisle
Philosopher and author, known for her works on transcendence and spirituality.
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Episode: Ramana Maharshi in the West and Transcendence Revisited. A conversation with Clare Carlisle
Mark Vernon
British author and psychotherapist, known for his works on spirituality and philosophy
Beshara Magazine
Episode: Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. A conversation with Jane Clark and Nikos Yiangou
James Harpur
Author of 'Dazzling Darkness,' which covers over 70 mystics.
Episode: An Implosion of Light. Talking mystical experiences with James Harpur and Mark Vernon
Ashton Arnoldy
Philosophy student at California Institute of Integral Studies, author of a thesis on Owen Barfield
California Institute of Integral Studies
Episode: Christ the turning point. Owen Barfield in a secular age. A conversation with Ashton Arnoldy
Tom Holland
Author of Dominion and historian
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Episode: In Search of Wild Gods. Reflections on Nick Cave and Tom Holland in conversation about Christianity
Nick Cave
Musician and songwriter
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Episode: In Search of Wild Gods. Reflections on Nick Cave and Tom Holland in conversation about Christianity
Kameron Waters
Writer and director of Christspiracy
Episode: Christspiracy. The documentary's claims about Jesus & Christianity put to the test, w Kameron Waters

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Mark Vernon
Philosopher, writer, and host of in-depth discussions on spirituality, psychotherapy, and the intersection of science and religion.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • A wise teacher

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James B 1974
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Reviewing CS Lewis in a group of three

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lotokheim
    United Statesa year ago
  • Deep explorations

    Deep and searching explorations on philosophy, theology, mysticism etc, with an emphasis on experiential understanding. Mark’s August ‘24 talk on Plato is riveting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaneMK
    Australia2 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Loads of good insights and discussions. Loved the conversation with Martin Shaw. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobar03
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Michael Powell, the Atlantic Magazine

    I very much enjoy listening to this show and it’s humane and nuanced conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Powellmh
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners describe the host as humane and deeply thoughtful, with discussions that connect mysticism to everyday life.
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The Awakening to Eternal Life! How to read William Blake's "Jerusalem the Emanation of the Giant Albion"
Q: What is the role of imagination in Blake's Christianity?
Imagination is not opposed to faith or reason but is its life-force; imagination and science are part of a holistic divine economy, not mere substitutes for doctrine.
The Awakening to Eternal Life! How to read William Blake's "Jerusalem the Emanation of the Giant Albion"
Q: Is Blake dictating the text or receiving it?
Blake is portrayed as receiving dictation from Jesus, with the text being actively transmitted rather than purely authored from scratch, suggesting a participatory revelation.
The Awakening to Eternal Life! How to read William Blake's "Jerusalem the Emanation of the Giant Albion"
Q: Can you explain what an emanation is?
In Blake's system, emanations are feminine counterpoints to the masculine zoas; Jerusalem embodies all four emanations, linking divine energy to human and cosmological interconnections.
New Born Wonder. Jesus, Owen Barfield, William Blake
Q: What's the difference between imagination and fantasy?
If imagination goes somewhere meaningful, it connects with the divine; if not, it's just a distraction.
New Born Wonder. Jesus, Owen Barfield, William Blake
Q: How do you view the power of evil in the world today?
Evil is understood as a privation of good and an ignorance that invites a return to the good.

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4. Mark Vernon
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