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Religion off the Beaten Track - Podcast

Robin Douglas
Christianity
Indian Religion
Pagan Survivals
Hebrew
Magic
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Victorian Witchcraft
The Gast Of Gy
Spiritualism
Folklore
Aramaic
Judaism
Victorian Era
Charles Maurice Davies
British History
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Western Esotericism
Theosophy
Witchcraft
Platonism

A podcast on the lesser-known aspects of religion and belief. religionoffthebeatentrack.substack.com

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Sue Terry (PhD candidate, University of Surrey) talks about her research on esoteric themes in feminist writers of the Modernist school.

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Danny Buck (PhD, University of East Anglia) talks about religious fears and hatreds in a seventeenth-century English town.

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Dr Richard Kaczynski (Yale University) talks about his book Friendship in Doubt: Aleister Crowley, J. F. C. Fuller, Victor B. Neuburg, and British Agnosticism.

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Dr Caroline Tully (Melbourne University) reflects on the state of contemporary paganism and talks about a recent book that she co-edited on James Frazer’s The Golden Bough.

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Caroline Tully
An archaeologist and curator
Episode: Sir James Frazer and contemporary Paganism
Kristof Smeyers
Research fellow at the University of Leuven and author of the book Supernatural Bodies.
University of Leuven
Episode: Stigmata in Modern Times
Chas Clifton
Author and retired academic known for his work in pagan studies
Episode: Reflections on Pagan Studies
Charlotte Gauthier
Historian of religious conflict and nationhood, editor of 'The Crusades and the Far Right in the 21st Century'
Royal Holloway, University of London
Episode: The Crusades and the Far Right
Alex Zawacki
PhD candidate in Medieval Literature at Rochester University
Rochester University
Episode: Ghosts in Catholic literature
Holli Emore
Executive Director of Cherry Hill Seminary and author of Constellated Ministry
Cherry Hill Seminary
Episode: A Pagan seminary director
Phil Hine
A writer on esoteric subjects focusing on historical theories of sexuality and religion
Episode: Phallic religion
Father Tom Plant
Priest of the Church of England and author
Rikkyo University, Tokyo
Episode: Christian mysticism, Platonism and Shin Buddhism
Dr. Will Pooley
A specialist in social and cultural history, with particular reference to folklore and popular culture in France
Bristol University
Episode: Witchcraft in France

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Robin Douglas
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Stigmata in Modern Times
Q: Could you talk about what role Stigmata played in the 1859 Ulster Revival?
The 1859 Ulster Revival involved many individuals claiming to have Stigmata as a way of embodying the revival momentum and attracting attention.
Stigmata in Modern Times
Q: Is there any suggestion that he was faking it in order to gain money or notoriety?
It's difficult to say, but while he had a reputation for faking identities, there was no evidence he faked his wounds.
Christian mysticism, Platonism and Shin Buddhism
Q: How do you see the two traditions of Shin Buddhism and Platonism as fitting together?
There is a commonality of non-dualism with a priority towards the transcendent, where both emphasize light, compassion, and wisdom beyond rational comprehension.
Christian mysticism, Platonism and Shin Buddhism
Q: How would you sum up the Platonist tradition?
Platonism is characterized as the love of wisdom, emphasizing a deeper knowledge beyond mere sensory experience, rejecting nominalism, and addressing the relationship between the material world and the divine.
Christian mysticism, Platonism and Shin Buddhism
Q: How did you come to your interest in these subjects?
I initially became interested in Buddhism at a young age before embracing Christianity later in life, influenced by various discussions and experiences.

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Focusing on the lesser-known aspects of religion and belief, this podcast explores a wide array of topics ranging from historical contexts of paganism to contemporary interpretations of religious practices. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions with academics and experts, offering insights into obscure religious phenomena, intriguing mythologies, and cultural impacts on belief systems. Listeners can expect to uncover unique intersections of religion with sociology, anthropology, and history, as well as contemporary issues surrounding spirituality today, making it an insightful resource for anyone interested in the complexities of faith and religion in society.

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2. Kristof Smeyers
3. Chas Clifton
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7. Phil Hine
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