
Jungian analyst Jakob Lusensky engages in dialogue and research at the intersection of depth psychology and Christianity, exploring what it means to become more fully human in our time. Join the conversation on our Substack page. open.substack.com/pub/centerofthecross
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityPhilosophySociety & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||

Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas may be one of the most important reflections yet on artificial intelligence and the future of humanity.
In this conversation, Jakob Lusensky and Sean McGrath explore the encyclical's central question: What does it ... more
This is a reading of the introduction to Magnifica - Humanitas - On Safeguarding the human person in the time of Artificial Intelligence, by Pope Leo XIV. For the full encyclical visit the following link.
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After our excursion along the currents of our collective dreams, we now turn our attention back to Psychology on the Cross. For this conversation, I invited Jungian scholar Ann Conrad Lammers to discuss Emma Jung: Dedicated to the Soul, a book she re... more
In the final episode of the first wave of Was it just a dream?, the outside world folds inward, everything condensing toward a single point, triggering a shocking realization.
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Jakob’s pursuit in this podcast is deep. I believe he is on a critical scent probing the intersection between work of the Soul and work of the Psyche, of Salvation and Individuation. Are these two opus synonymous? Is this ‘double yoke’ part of God’s redemptive work intended for man? In what way is the discovery of God and Self isomorphic? Is there ultimately to be a conjoining of ‘inner temple work’ and ‘outer temple work’ in true Christianity? I may be merely projecting such questions but I see... more
I really appreciate this podcast for several reasons. 1. It attempts to tackle the challenging questions around Christianity and Jung’s psychology without glossing overt the legitimate roadblocks. 2. Because the host is not from the US he brings a unique perspective to the topic. 3. The guests are intelligent and articulate. Bravo.
I love this podcast as well and hope Jakob Lusensky will continue with them. There’s much to reflect on here and Jakob is a calm, thoughtful interlocutor. His guests have all been serious academics and it’s fascinating to hear them.
I really appreciate this podcast for several reasons. 1. It attempts to tackle the challenging questions around Christianity and Jung’s psychology without glossing overt the legitimate roadblocks. 2. Because the host is not from the US he brings a unique perspective to the topic. 3. The guests are intelligent and articulate. Bravo.
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This program explores the crossroads of depth psychology and Christian faith through thoughtful conversations, often centered on Jungian concepts, dream work, and spiritual symbolism. Episodes frequently analyze how individuation, archetypes, and Christian imagery intersect with personal faith, community life, and cultural meaning, featuring scholars and practitioners who bring rigorous ideas to accessible discussions. The format tends to be calm, scholarly, and reflective, with guests who are often academics or seasoned analysts, and a host who anchors the dialogue with measured curiosity. Listeners likely value intellectual depth, spiritual insight, and a nuanced treatment of difficult questions about meaning, morality, and psychology.
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