In Search of Wisdom

Dr. Mark Vernon | Psychotherapy and the Spiritual Path

In this episode, my guest is Mark Vernon, the author of the new book Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey. Mark is a psychotherapist and writer interested in spirituality and inner life. He has a Ph.D. in ancient philosophy, as well as degrees in physics and theology. You can learn more about Mark’s work at markvernon.com.In the conversation, Mark and I discuss: Psychotherapy and the spiritual pathWhy the way down can be the way upThe role of guides on the spiritual pathHow the Divine Comedy can change our perceptionWisdom in daily life and much moreFollow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeSponsor: This conversation is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today.Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Seneca | On the Happy Life (Part III)

Sign up for 📩 The PATH Newsletter (our FREE weekly email) and receive a free 3-DAY Introduction to Ancient Lessons for Modern Life.Welcome to the Sunday edition of In Search of Wisdom. Here we slow things down, find time for stillness, and take a deeper dive into the ancient texts. We reflect on selected readings from philosophical and spiritual traditions to help us live our highest good. To learn more, you can visit perennialleader.com. In this episode, we conclude our selected readings of Seneca’s On the Happy Life. According to Seneca, “Happy therefore is the one right in his judgment. Happy is the one content with the present circumstances no matter what they are and a friend to his own affairs. Happy is the one whose disposition of his affairs is entirely as reason recommends.” […]Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Shane Sorensen | Renaissance Wisdom - How to Flourish in the Modern Day

Sign up for 📩 The PATH Newsletter (our FREE weekly email) and receive a free 3-DAY Introduction to Ancient Lessons for Modern Life. In this episode, my guest is Shane Sorensen, the author of the new book Renaissance Wisdom: How to Flourish in the Modern Day. Shane is a self-taught philosopher, avid fitness enthusiast, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and someone with a deep passion for wisdom. You can learn more about Shane at renaissance-wisdom.com. In the conversation, Shane and I discuss: The Renaissance periodFlourishing vs. happinessOvercoming self-limiting beliefsThe Middle WayMeditating on mortalityWisdom in daily life and much more Connect with Shane Sorensen: instagram.com/renaissancewisdom/ Episode Sponsor: This conversation is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today.Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). 

Seneca | On the Happy Life (Part II)

Sign up for 📩 The PATH Newsletter (our FREE weekly email) and receive a free 3-DAY Introduction to Ancient Lessons for Modern Life. Welcome to the Sunday edition of In Search of Wisdom. Here we slow things down, find time for stillness, and take a deeper dive into the ancient texts. We reflect on selected readings from philosophical and spiritual traditions to help us live our highest good. To learn more, you can visit perennialleader.com. In this episode, we continue our selected reading of Seneca’s On the Happy Life. According to Seneca, “What prevents us from saying that the happy life is free, upright, fearless, and stable mind, placed beyond fear and beyond desire" […]Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Brandon Tumblin | The Wisdom of Dostoevsky

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the second part of my recent conversations with my good friend Brandon Tumblin (the host of The Strong Stoic podcast). Brandon has been on the podcast multiple times and today we focus on the wisdom of Dostoevsky. Brandon has an upcoming talk on Dostoevsky for The Walled Garden Philosophical Society which I highly encourage you to check out. You can sign up at thewalledgarden.com. Brandon’s talk is actually scheduled for later today (14 Jul at 5:00 pm EST). I’ll put a link in the show notes to check it out, it's completely free and delivered live over Zoom.  In the conversation, Brandon and I discuss: Why Dostoevsky is a resource for wisdom We discuss some of his notable works and where to startHow Dostoevsky might define wisdomHappiness, responsibility, and much more***This episode is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today.Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Brandon Tumblin | Creating Harmony in the Chaos of Life

📩 Sign up for The PATH Newsletter (our FREE weekly email) and receive a free 3-DAY Introduction to Ancient Lessons for Modern Life.In this episode, my guest is Brandon Tumblin the host of The Strong Stoic podcast. Brandon is a return guest on the show and as you’ll hear us talk about in the episode — we take a deep dive into the topic of harmony. Brandon did a solo episode on his podcast on harmony that I loved. So, I asked him to come on to share some wisdom about how we might find harmony amid the chaos of life. Connect with Brandon: brandontumblin.com/In the conversation, Brandon and I discuss: Why understanding harmony mattersThe obstacles to creating harmonyHow to play your partFinding a balance between order and chaosHow to deal with people that are creating chaos, and much more***This episode is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today.Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Seneca | On the Happy Life (Part I)

Welcome to the Sunday edition of In Search of Wisdom. Here we slow things down, find time for stillness, and take a deeper dive into the ancient texts. We reflect on selected readings from philosophical and spiritual traditions to help us live our highest good. To learn more, you can visit perennialleader.com. In this episode, we reflect on Seneca’s On the Happy Life. According to Seneca, “Everyone wants to live happily, but when it comes to discerning what it is that makes life happy, they are in the dark.” […]Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Brian Russell | The Wisdom of Forgiveness

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Brian Russell the author of Centering Prayer and host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. Brian is a return guest to the show, and someone with a great deal of wisdom to share. He is a professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals.In the conversation, Brian and I discuss: How to define forgivenessWhy the practice of forgiveness is so challengingWhat’s possible in the way of forgiveness.How a stillness practice can help us The connection between wisdom and forgiveness, and much moreShow Sponsor:  This episode is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today.Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Bruce Tallman | The Paradox of Love and Wisdom

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bruce Tallman the author of the new book God’s Ecstatic Love. Bruce is a Spiritual Director and Marriage Counselor. He is the author of four books and has written hundreds of articles on spirituality published in the London Free Press and other newspapers and is an adjunct faculty for the Haden Institute for Spiritual Directors Training.  In the conversation, Dr. Tallman and I discuss:Spiritual direction and formationSearching for meaningThe paradox of love and wisdomNavigating suffering in relationshipsWisdom in daily life and much moreConnect with Dr. Bruce Tallman: brucetallman.com/***This episode is brought to you in high-quality audio courtesy of Squadcast; start your free trial today. Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Chris Fisher | Stoicism as a Way of Life

In today’s episode, my guest is Chris Fisher, the host of the Stoicism on Fire podcast and the creator of TraditionalStoicism.com. Chris started his blog in 2015 to provide material for those who are interested in Traditional Stoic theory and practice. In 2018, he started the Stoicism on Fire podcast. Chris now serves as the second Scholarch of The College of Stoic Philosophers. In the conversation, Chris and I discuss:The search for Stoic wisdomTraditional StoicismThe need for responsibilityHow worldviews shape our actionsWisdom in daily life and much moreFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe