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Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts

Mark Vernon
Owen Barfield
Plato
Aristotle
Spirituality
Science
Politics
Philosophy
Rudolf Steiner
Language
Religion
Evolution Of Consciousness
Christspiracy
Christianity
Matter
Field Theory
William Blake
Nature
Energy
Animal Agriculture
Consciousness

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 mood has shifted. Subjects that were once taboo - like God - are now discussed openly. So if a new theism is abroad, what might it bring? 

In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon ask why individuals en... more

An interview with Mark Vernon at the Harvard Divinity School with Adam Walker.

Mark Vernon's book is "Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination".

Adam Walker’s YouTube channel is Close Reading Poetry.

The Romantic movement is a tragic movement. In response to the Enlightenment, poets and painters sought a return of feeling but failed in one crucial aspect: to ground the vision, to make clear how it is a means of truth.

The result is that, alongsi... more

A psychotherapist, philosopher and writer drawn to the wellsprings of both ancient and modern philosophy and the illumination of the inner life. His work moves between the timeless and the modern, exploring friendship and belief, wellbeing and wonder... more

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Mark Vernon
Writer and psychotherapist with a background in physics and theology
Episode: William Blake’s spiritual analysis of our times. A conversation with Jason Whittaker and Mark Vernon
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
Rupert Sheldrake
Author, biologist, and researcher known for his work on morphic resonance and the science of consciousness.
Episode: The Nature of Energy. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake & Mark Vernon

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Mark Vernon
Host of discussions on spirituality and psychotherapy, reflecting on deep philosophical and psychological topics.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • 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 States9 months 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
    Australiaa year 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 States2 years ago
  • My mind is blown in the most enjoyable way. That Dante's writings have parallels with the most cutting edge aspects of physics is wonderful. The way these very complex topics are explained to make them understandable was a joy to listen to.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chappers
    3 years ago

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There's a recurring feedback on how transformative and reflective the conversations can be, often leading to new insights about life and self.
Audience members express gratitude for the intellectual rigor applied to spiritual themes, finding the dialogues enriching and illuminating.
Listeners appreciate the depth and nuance in discussions, particularly the connections made between spirituality and psychology.

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What is really known about consciousness? A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake & Mark Vernon
Q: Could you just say a bit more about this extraocular sight?
It suggests an ability to pick up information on the electromagnetic field in some completely different way.
Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. A conversation with Jane Clark and Nikos Yiangou
Q: How does Blake's vision of innocence remain applicable today?
Innocence helps maintain a sense of the wider vitality behind particular struggles, keeping us human even amidst battles.
Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. A conversation with Jane Clark and Nikos Yiangou
Q: How can we open these doors of perception according to Blake?
Trust your inklings and dwell with subtle perceptions, testing them with the powers of discernment.
Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. A conversation with Jane Clark and Nikos Yiangou
Q: What inspired you to write about Blake and what is new about your book?
I wanted to draw out two facets of Blake that I think get routinely sidelined; his clarity of thought and his role as a religious figure.

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