In Search of Wisdom

Simon Drew | The Poet & The Sage and The Walled Garden

In this episode, I speak to Simon Drew the author of the new book The Poet & The Sage. Simon is a poet, musician, photographer, and philosophical mentor. He is someone that I’ve listened to many times over the years through The Practical Stoic podcast which has now transformed into The Walled Garden.   In the conversation, Simon and I discuss:The Poet & The SageSearching for wisdomHow to find our passionCultivating alignment in our livesWhere to begin a path to wisdom and much moreConnect with Simon Drew:Homepage: simonjedrew.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Benjamin Lipscomb | How Four Philosophers Revolutionized Ethics

In this episode, I speak to Benjamin Lipscomb the author of the new book The Women are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics. Benjamin is a professor of philosophy, specializes in contemporary ethical theory, the history of philosophy (particularly the history of ethics), legal interpretation, town planning, and Christian worship. His overarching concern, across all these areas, is with issues of character formation. In the conversation, Benjamin and I discuss:His path to philosophyHow we think with othersThe meaning of ethics How four philosophers revolutionized ethicsWisdom for everyday life and much moreConnect with Benjamin Lipscomb:Homepage: houghton.edu/staff-members/benjamin-lipscomb/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-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 | Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Brian Russell the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is also the host of the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In the conversation, Brian and I discuss:The Practice of Centering PrayerThe Power of Sitting QuietlyThe Obstacles to Sitting in Silence Humility and ConfidenceLove, Compassion, and much moreConnect with Brian Russell:Homepage: brianrussellphd.com/Instagram: instagram.com/yourprofessorforlife/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Lyanda Lynn Haupt | Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit

In this episode, I speak to Lyanda Lynn Haupt the author of the new book Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Lyanda is an award-winning author, naturalist, ecophilosopher, and speaker whose writing is at the forefront of the movement to connect people with nature in their everyday lives.    In the conversation, Lyanda and I discuss:Eco-PhilosophyCrossroads of Science, Nature, and SpiritThe Power of Solitude Wisdom and LoveThe Practice of Memento Mori and much moreConnect with Lyanda Lynn Haupt:Homepage: lyandalynnhaupt.com/Instagram: instagram.com/lyandahaupt/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Michael Ward | After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Michael Ward the author of the new book After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Michael is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. You can learn more about Michael and his work at michaelward.net. If you purchase After Humanity through the publisher Word on Fire you’ll also receive a companion edition of Lewis’s The Abolition of Man.   In the conversation, Michael and I discuss:C.S. Lewis and why he is an important figure todayLewis’s book The Abolition of ManThe objectivity of valueThe problem of subjectivismHow to integrate our rational and emotional nature and much moreFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Beverly Lanzetta | A New Silence: Spiritual Practices for the Monk Within

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Beverly Lanzetta the author of many books from A New Silence, The Monk Within, and Sacred Seasons (a new daily reader). Beverly is a theologian, spiritual teacher, and the author of many ground­breaking books on global spirituality and new monasticism.  In the conversation, Beverly and I discuss:Searching for WisdomA New SilenceSeeking TruthThe Practice of Humility and much moreConnect with Beverly Lanzetta:Homepage: beverlylanzetta.net/Instagram: instagram.com/beverlylanzetta/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Oliver Burkeman | Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals

In this episode, I speak to Oliver Burkeman the author of the new book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver is a great writer, and this book is no exception.  In the conversation, Oliver and I discuss:What makes Four Thousand Weeks different from other books on time managementThe productivity trapWhy it’s difficult to find time for the meaningful tasks in our lifeThe importance of patienceWhy accepting our mortality leads us to make wise decisionsLiving in uncertainty and much moreConnect with Oliver Burkeman:Homepage: oliverburkeman.com/Twitter: twitter.com/oliverburkemanFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Massimo Pigliucci | Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World

In this episode, I speak to Massimo Pigliucci the author of many books on Stoicism from How to Be a Stoic, A Handbook for New Stoics, and A Field Guide to a Happy Life to name a few. Massimo is currently a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the relationship between science and philosophy and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. Massimo also recently came out with a series of lectures through The Great Courses titled Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World.  In the conversation, Massimo and I discuss:The connection between science and philosophyWhat makes up a philosophy of lifeHow to choose a philosophy for your lifeThe importance of Stoic practicesHow to think about anger and much moreConnect with Massimo Pigliucci:Homepage: philosophyasawayoflife.blog/Twitter: twitter.com/mpigliucciFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Matthew Barzun | The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go

In this episode, I speak to Matthew Barzun the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go. Matthew is a former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden and served as President Obama’s National Finance Chair. He has always been fascinated with how we can stand out and fit in at the same time. In the conversation, Matthew and I discuss:The constellation mindset Downsides of the traditional pyramid mindset The importance of broadening our perspectiveWhy we should embrace uncertaintyHow to think about wisdom and much moreConnect with Matthew Barzun:Homepage: matthewbarzun.com/Twitter: twitter.com/matthewbarzunFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Kai Whiting | Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In

In this episode, I speak to Kai Whiting the co-author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Kai is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism based at the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. His main research interests are how to better account for resource use and the practical application of Stoic philosophy to the challenges of the 21st century.  In the conversation, Kai and I discuss:Sustainability and Stoicism Success and letting go of the outcomeWhy we are not our past mistakesThe difference between rules and principlesThe importance of perspective and much moreConnect with Kai Whiting:Homepage: stoickai.com/Twitter: twitter.com/KaiWhitingFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe