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  • 401 - Robin Hood: The Original Green Man (Nottingham talk)

    401 - Robin Hood: The Original Green Man (Nottingham talk)
    2025/07/08
    I was invited to give this talk on Robin Hood in Nottingham—just a stone’s throw from Sherwood Forest—on the feast of Pentecost. What began as a reflection on a beloved folk hero opened into something deeper: a meditation on rebellion, trickery, legitimacy, and the strange holiness that's possible for jesters and outlaws. In this talk, I explore how Robin Hood, the Green Man, King David, and even figures from Islamic tradition and Arthurian legend, all point toward a surprising truth—that the margins of society can conceal servants of the true King. I hope you enjoy it.

    Original YouTube version: https://youtu.be/7Q4LBLmeeMw

    COURSE: Scripture: The Key to Reality, presented by Seraphim Hamilton

    This course is designed to help students appreciate the unique role the Bible plays in helping us step into the world as it truly is: a symbolic revelation of the Infinite God. Scripture is symbolic because it is a revelation of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ is the Archetype of the World. In a way, then, Scripture enfolds within itself the totality of the world, guiding its hearers to see an icon of Christ in each of God’s creatures: from trees to beasts to priests.
    - Live classes are on Tuesday at 2 - 4 pm Eastern Time, starting June 10th through July 22nd, 2025
    - Class Length: 5 sessions, 10 hours total
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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Coming up
    01:30 - Intro music
    01:56 - Introduction by Jonathan
    03:34 - Introduction: The virtuous rebel
    06:10 - Who does Robin Hood resemble?
    09:40 - Green
    14:25 - A trickster for God
    16:39 - David
    25:41 - He loses at the edge
    39:24 - The Green man: Merlin
    45:25 - Q&A starts: St. Christopher
    46:39 - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
    48:55 - Maid Marian and the Virgin Mary
    49:53 - Difference between giants and monsters
    51:20 - Intention
    53:01 - Robin Hood in politics
    54:10 - Marksmanship
    55:54 - Does the end justify the means
    57:42 - Is Robin Hood religious?
    59:06 - Locations and history
    01:01:38 - Humor in Christianity
    01:03:20 - Trickery
    01:06:46 - What goes around comes around
    01:08:15 - Downstream from the Gospel
    01:11:44 - Christ vs Robin Hood in history

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    1 時間 15 分
  • 399 - John Vervaeke - What Is Spirit?

    399 - John Vervaeke - What Is Spirit?
    2025/06/24
    What is spirit? This was one of my most meaningful conversations with John Vervaeke yet. As we prepare for the Midwestuary 2025 conference in Chicago, we explore how beings come into existence, the mystery of unity and multiplicity, and what’s really going on with AI, angels, and the spirit of community. John shares some powerful personal transformations as well. I hope you enjoy this deep dive into spirit, ontology, and meaning.

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/hqmSW3SgzHs

    Register for the 2025 Midwestuary Conference in Chicago, August 22-24: https://www.midwestuary.com/

    NEW COURSE: Scripture: The Key to Reality, presented by Seraphim Hamilton
    This course is designed to help students appreciate the unique role the Bible plays in helping us step into the world as it truly is: a symbolic revelation of the Infinite God. Scripture is symbolic because it is a revelation of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ is the Archetype of the World. In a way, then, Scripture enfolds within itself the totality of the world, guiding its hearers to see an icon of Christ in each of God’s creatures: from trees to beasts to priests.
    - Live classes are on Tuesday at 2 - 4 pm Eastern Time, starting June 10th through July 22nd, 2025
    - Class Length: 5 sessions, 10 hours total
    - Cost: 120 USD (108 USD for Involved patrons)
    - Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/scripture-the-key-to-reality

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    - John Vervaeke's course on the Symbolic World, The Cognitive Science of Ritual: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-cognitive-science-of-ritual

    00:00 - Intro by Jonathan
    01:25 - Intro music
    01:50 - Midwestuary conference details
    03:42 - What is Spirit?
    05:21 - John's response
    08:22 - Fellowship
    11:00 - Jonathan's response
    13:34 - Why it's hard to think about unity and multiplicity
    16:35 - Dualism in spirit
    18:32 - Modern false dichotomies
    24:19 - Jonathan: Spirit outside of minds?
    30:57 - Are there non-psychological spirits?
    33:42 - Gathered in man
    35:55 - Reduction can go both ways
    37:35 - The seat of self-consciousness
    42:01 - A human centered view
    43:36 - John: The standard of realness
    49:30 - An embodied world for everyone
    56:17 - Porosity between science and myth
    01:00:39 - Breath
    01:02:05 - A post-Kantian vision
    01:05:52 - Exampting and group identity
    01:10:40 - Liturgy and team spirit
    01:17:48 - Are spirits just psychological?
    01:20:26 - Prophesy
    01:27:43 - How do we use technology?
    01:34:01 - AI

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    1 時間 46 分
  • 398 - The Time for Orthodox Art is NOW

    398 - The Time for Orthodox Art is NOW
    2025/06/11
    In this talk at the Orthodox Arts Festival of 2025, I share my vision for a renewal of Orthodox Christian art rooted in meaningful participation and true celebration. We are living through the collapse of modern aesthetics—art has become propaganda, entertainment, and distraction. But this cultural decomposition presents an opportunity for something truly transformative.

    Orthodox art offers a profound alternative: not art as consumption or rebellion, but as participation, celebration, and enlightenment. Drawing on my work in children's literature, icon carving, and popular storytelling, I explore how we can reintegrate beauty, memory, and the sacred into every level of artistic creation—from liturgy to fairy tales.

    If you're an artist, a parent, or simply someone longing for a more meaningful creative world, I invite you to join me in rediscovering what art is really for—and how it can lead us back to God.

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/WkQ1PP421nM
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    NEW COURSE: Scripture: The Key to Reality, presented by Seraphim Hamilton
    This course is designed to help students appreciate the unique role the Bible plays in helping us step into the world as it truly is: a symbolic revelation of the Infinite God. Scripture is symbolic because it is a revelation of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ is the Archetype of the World. In a way, then, Scripture enfolds within itself the totality of the world, guiding its hearers to see an icon of Christ in each of God’s creatures: from trees to beasts to priests.
    - Live classes are on Tuesday at 2 - 4 pm Eastern Time, starting June 10th through July 15th, 2025
    - Class Length: 5 sessions, 10 hours total
    - Cost: 120 USD (108 USD for Involved patrons)
    - Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/scripture-the-key-to-reality

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    My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/
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    1 時間 12 分
  • 397 - Nicholas Reeves - What Is Music?

    397 - Nicholas Reeves - What Is Music?
    2025/05/31
    In this conversation, I sit down with composer and church musician Nicholas Reeves to explore one of the great mysteries: music. Why does music move us so deeply? How does it reflect symbolic patterns in reality? We discuss the ancient and modern roles of music—from sacred liturgies to EDM dance floors—and ask whether the liturgy might be the ultimate artwork. We also dive into the contrasts between order and chaos in sound, the compression of human experience, and the sacred role of communal participation in worship. This discussion really opened new paths for me—I hope it does the same for you.
    Nicholas’s work can be found at: https://www.nicholasreevesmusic.com
    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/26ORdueGcIo

    NEW COURSE: Scripture: The Key to Reality, presented by Seraphim Hamilton
    This course is designed to help students appreciate the unique role the Bible plays in helping us step into the world as it truly is: a symbolic revelation of the Infinite God. Scripture is symbolic because it is a revelation of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ is the Archetype of the World. In a way, then, Scripture enfolds within itself the totality of the world, guiding its hearers to see an icon of Christ in each of God’s creatures: from trees to beasts to priests.
    🗓 Live classes are on Tuesday at 2 - 4 pm Eastern Time, starting June 10th through July 15th, 2025
    ⏰ Class Length: 5 sessions, 10 hours total
    💰 Register for Seraphim Hamilton's course before the end of May to get 15% off when you use the code EARLYSCRIP1 at checkout.
    💰 Cost: 120 USD (102 USD with the discount)
    👉 Register Today: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/scripture-the-key-to-reality

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Coming up
    01:29 - Intro music
    01:55 - Introduction
    02:50 - Understanding ourselves through music
    10:22 - The human voice
    18:56 - Rhythm
    21:11 - Dance and what music is
    24:40 - Variety and sameness
    32:08 - Reinventing yourself
    35:21 - Church music
    43:57 - Continuity
    46:56 - Moments in liturgy
    49:30 - Music in America
    54:54 - The complete work of art
    59:14 - Making pop culture more participative

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    1 時間 5 分
  • 396 - Seraphim Hamilton - Scripture: The Key to Reality

    396 - Seraphim Hamilton - Scripture: The Key to Reality
    2025/05/23
    In this conversation, I talk with Seraphim Hamilton about how scripture does more than tell a story—it reveals a symbolic pattern that runs through all of creation. We dig into how the Bible presents the world as a kind of cosmic temple, and how that vision unfolds through the Tabernacle, the life of Christ, and the Church.

    Seraphim brings a deep knowledge of scripture and tradition to the table, and we touch on some of the key themes he'll be exploring in his upcoming course, Scripture: The Key to Reality. If you’ve been following my work on symbolism and biblical patterns, I think you’ll find this conversation both grounded and illuminating.

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/PpGKURlGayA

    NEW COURSE: Scripture: The Key to Reality, presented by Seraphim Hamilton
    This course is designed to help students appreciate the unique role the Bible plays in helping us step into the world as it truly is: a symbolic revelation of the Infinite God. Scripture is symbolic because it is a revelation of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ is the Archetype of the World. In a way, then, Scripture enfolds within itself the totality of the world, guiding its hearers to see an icon of Christ in each of God’s creatures: from trees to beasts to priests.
    🗓 Live classes are on Tuesday at 2 - 4 pm Eastern Time, starting June 10th through July 15th, 2025
    ⏰ Class Length: 5 sessions, 10 hours total
    💰 Register for Seraphim Hamilton's course before the end of May to get 15% off when you use the code EARLYSCRIP1 at checkout.
    💰 Cost: 120 USD (102 USD with the discount)
    👉 Register Today: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/scripture-the-key-to-reality

    Seraphim Hamilton is an Orthodox Christian biblical commentator who explores the richness of Christ as He is unveiled in the Old and New Testaments. He has a Master of Arts in Early Christian Studies and a Master of Theology from Duke University. His thesis addressed the relationship between the theology of the Divine Name in Exodus and the writings of St. Dionysius the Areopagite. He is recently married with one daughter and produces regular reflections on Scripture on both Substack and YouTube.
    Writings: https://seraphimhamilton.substack.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kabane
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/c/kabane

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Coming up
    01:23 - Intro music
    01:49 - Introduction
    02:43 - Scripture is the key to reality
    09:17 - What's the difference between Christianity and Pantheism?
    13:14 - Why the need for the Tabernacle?
    16:56 - Dominion in the fall
    21:23 - Cain vs Noah
    25:27 - Universal History
    26:24 - No temple in the Heavenly Jerusalem
    29:57 - Converging on the same patterns
    31:38 - Critical analysis of the Bible
    37:27 - Second Temple literature
    42:32 - Fractal breathing
    47:36 - Transfigured clothing

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    52 分
  • 395 - Beauty First: Envisioning a Civilization Worth Restoring (ARC Roundtable)

    395 - Beauty First: Envisioning a Civilization Worth Restoring (ARC Roundtable)
    2025/05/16
    This is an informal roundtable discussion among friends and artists at the 2025 London ARC Conference that includes myself, Andrew Gould, Aidan Hart, Heather Pollington, Neil and Kate DeGraide from Dirt Poor Robins, Ben and Vesper Stamper, Martin Shaw, and John Heers. Amidst thousands of voices focused on policy and economics, we stepped aside to ask a deeper question: what does it mean to renew civilization through beauty?
    Together, we explore how architecture, music, and the arts shape our perception of the world—and how the recovery of beauty might be essential for healing both culture and soul. There are no scripts here, just a shared sense of wonder, frustration, and conviction. We speak of cities and forests, temples and toasts, tradition and imagination… and what it truly means to see rightly again.

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/6oS5NYXut0c

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
    Join me this April for the Symbolism Masterclass, a 6-week deep dive into the essentials of symbolic thinking. Over 18 immersive hours, I'll guide you through the framework behind everything I've explored in 500+ videos—from heaven and earth to dragons, fairies, kings, conspiracies, Darwin, the Bible, and beyond.
    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175 (Patrons at the Involved tier or higher qualify for 10% off)
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    1 時間 7 分
  • 394 - The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down

    394 - The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down
    2025/05/16
    Several years ago, I coined the phrase “watch the fool,” because in a world turned upside down, the fool can strangely point to what’s coming and in some ways play a role in restoring order —for good or for ill. For April 2025’s patron video, now opened up to the public, I reflect on how Kanye West has continued to play this role. He is not a prophet in the traditional sense, but a kind of tuning fork, embodying the contradictions and transformations unfolding in our culture before they happen. This becomes increasingly disturbing as the post–World War II consensus buckles beneath our feet…

    Original YouTube version: https://youtu.be/MfXxQW77cQA

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
    Join me this April for the Symbolism Masterclass, a 6-week deep dive into the essentials of symbolic thinking. Over 18 immersive hours, I'll guide you through the framework behind everything I've explored in 500+ videos—from heaven and earth to dragons, fairies, kings, conspiracies, Darwin, the Bible, and beyond.
    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175 (Patrons at the Involved tier or higher qualify for 10% off)
    Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass


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    37 分