Liminal Living

By: Dr. Thomas J Rundel
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  • Welcome to the Liminal Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. I'm your host and curator of conversations, Dr. Tom Rundel, and it's my pleasure to serve as your guide through these uncharted territories. With a doctoral background in spirituality and leadership from Portland Seminary, my research has centered on the spirituality found in the narratives of liminality in the Bible, but I have expanded my research to include other faith traditions and cognitive science. Since our launch in 2023, we've been dedicated to exploring the nuances of dark nights and deconstructions, but our journey expanded to include insights from a diverse array of modern-day thinkers and artists. Through a blend of stories, practices, and perspectives, we provide valuable guidance for fellow travelers navigating their own liminal spaces. So, join us as we embark on this journey and embrace the uncertainty in order to uncover the hidden wisdom that lies within the liminal spaces of life.
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Episodes
  • 100: Andrew M Davis: Philosophy, Theology, and the Universe

    100: Andrew M Davis: Philosophy, Theology, and the Universe
    Jan 8 2025

    takeaways

    • The course 'Whitehead's Universe' aims to introduce beginners to process philosophy.
    • Whitehead's thinking is described as a prism, requiring multiple perspectives to understand.
    • Experience is fundamental to both science and spirituality, shaping our understanding of reality.
    • Process philosophy sees the world as fundamentally verb-like, emphasizing becoming over being.
    • God is not static but dynamic, growing and changing with the world.
    • The relationship between God and humanity is reciprocal; we form God through our actions.
    • The need for a new metaphysics that reflects contemporary understanding of the world.
    • Mystery should be honored in both theology and metaphysics, allowing for wonder and exploration.
    • Dynamic perfection suggests that God is ever-evolving rather than static.
    • The Christian tradition is an ongoing process, not a settled doctrine. Metaphysics is fundamentally about human experience.
    • We must honor the mystery within ourselves.
    • Science has its own metaphysical assumptions.
    • The present moment connects the past and future.
    • The church's knowledge is also unfinished.
    • God is the foundation of being and becoming.
    • Supernaturalism is in retreat; ultra-naturalism offers a new perspective.
    • God's presence is not detectable by scientific means.
    • The universe seems fine-tuned for conscious beings.
    • God continuously saves the world from moment to moment.

    Links:

    Course: https://www.whiteheadsuniverse.com/

    Books: https://tinyurl.com/52bk3fc5

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Andrew-M-Davis

    Website: https://www.andrewmdavis.info/

    Find us on the web: https://liminalliving.simplecast.com/

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liminalliving

    Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseqDsKpQv2r7AbFfrWF0ow

    Follow us on Patheos: patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/liminal-living

    All Music for this episode composed by Axeltree
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 99: Jeremy Steele: The Skeptic Pastor, Balancing Faith and Doubt

    99: Jeremy Steele: The Skeptic Pastor, Balancing Faith and Doubt
    Jan 1 2025

    takeaways

    • Jeremy identifies as a skeptic pastor, balancing doubt and faith.
    • Choosing beliefs that promote love and acceptance is crucial.
    • The role of a pastor is to help people connect with the divine.
    • Deconstruction is a lifelong process of questioning inherited beliefs.
    • The damage caused by rigid belief systems is often pervasive.
    • Philosophy and theology are distinct fields with different tools.
    • Authenticity in spirituality can lead to personal growth.
    • Spiritual beliefs can provide mental health benefits.
    • The importance of critical thinking in faith matters.
    • Community and shared mythology are essential in religious contexts. Apologetics can be harmful and create a combative view of faith.
    • Faith should not be positioned as something under attack.
    • Teaching apologetics can lead to indoctrination into narrow viewpoints.
    • The Lord, Liar, Lunatic argument is a false dichotomy.
    • Churches often prioritize institutional survival over genuine faith.
    • Control and manipulation are central to maintaining religious institutions.
    • Skepticism can coexist with pastoral roles in certain denominations.
    • Community can thrive outside traditional church structures.
    • Honesty about doubts is essential in spiritual discussions.
    • Personal experiences shape one's understanding of faith and belief.

    Links:

    https://jeremy-steele.com/links

    https://www.tiktok.com/@skeptic.pastor

    https://jeremy-steele.com/suck-book

    Find us on the web: https://liminalliving.simplecast.com/

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liminalliving

    Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseqDsKpQv2r7AbFfrWF0ow

    Follow us on Patheos: patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/liminal-living

    All Music for this episode composed by Axeltree
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    59 mins
  • 98: Peter Rollins: Is God Dead? A Peek Into Radical Theology

    98: Peter Rollins: Is God Dead? A Peek Into Radical Theology
    Dec 25 2024
    In this RECAST conversation with Peter Rollins , we discuss the themes of loss, death, and redemption. He shares his experiences growing up in Northern Ireland and how it shaped his work on scapegoating and peace. Rollins emphasizes the importance of embracing our contradictions and the inherent loss and death that is part of being human. He critiques the idea of a pre-traumatic state and highlights the redemptive power of encountering our own dividedness. The conversation also explores the role of grief and the need to acknowledge and process loss. Rollins connects these ideas to the concept of the death of God and the tearing of the temple curtain, challenging the notion of liminality as a space where the finite and infinite meet. In this conversation, Peter Rollins and Tom Rundel discuss the concept of God and the different ways it is understood. They explore the idea of sublimation and liminality, with Rollins arguing that the eternal exists within certain objects rather than behind them. He sees Christianity as radical in its belief in the death of God and the alienation within the divine. They also discuss the concept of hope and the importance of living in the present moment. Rollins suggests that a better understanding of God in the modern world is one that embraces self-division and ontological unknowing. Find Peter on the Web: https://peterrollins.com/ Find Peter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCweF6BScvFnbsymouI-znDA Find Peter's Books on Amazon: https://rb.gy/yu7zje Find us on the WEB! - https://liminalliving.simplecast.com/Find us on the web: https://liminalliving.simplecast.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liminalliving Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseqDsKpQv2r7AbFfrWF0ow Follow us on Patheos: patheos.com/editorial/podcasts/liminal-living All Music for this episode composed by Axeltree
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    1 hr and 26 mins

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