Burning Phoenix Podcast
Richard Emerson
Blending the Old and the New - as part of a bigger Transformation of the Age. The last Renaissance started around 6-700 years ago, and we have the chance to start a new one right now.
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Patience with Bigger Changes in Life, and Del Noce about Modernity
Burning Phoenix Podcast
10/26/23 • 20 min
Today we'll look at Del Noce's "The Idea of Modernity", talk about a listener question from Chris in Georgia, US, and ponder how looking at Venus in the early morning can connect us to the experience of Ancient Peoples.
2:00 - Listener Question from Chris, Georgia US
11:00 - Del Noce about Modernity
Enjoy!
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The bigger Life Choices, and the Four Primary Virtues
Burning Phoenix Podcast
11/09/23 • 16 min
Today we'll be discussing a question from Adam in St. Louis, Missouri, about ways to think about the bigger overall life choices, especially in your early 20s.
And the Topic of the Week is the 4 Primary/Cardinal Virtues, how they can provide a great map for orientation and for navigating life, and how they are ultimately oriented towards seeking the Truth and the morally Good - originating in the Ancient Greeks.
Time stamps:
01:40 - Listener Question from Adam, Missouri
08:15 - The 4 Primary Virtues
And the two ongoing listener questions we'd love to hear your thoughts on are:
1. What is your favorite discovery/learning moment that you've had from reading medieval/classical literature? Is there a specific moment that changed your life or the trajectory of your life?
2. What is the biggest conundrum/dilemma you're trying to solve in your life at the moment? Then we'll try to connect this to the timeless wisdom from the old Traditions.
Please send us your thoughts on burningphoenix.substack.com, or by email at burningphoenix (at) substack.com!
Thanks for listening!
Music: "Piano Sway", by OurMusicBox
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How Ancient/Medieval Texts can Change your Life
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10/13/23 • 24 min
In this episode we'll go through two great examples from our listeners about how reading old texts have transformed their lives and their future outlook.
We'll also do a brief recap about Imperial History with Emperor Constantine's rise to sole Emperor after his first appointment to Ruler by his father's army in York, in 306 AD.
And we have a little plug for a conversation we did earlier this week with Robert-Louis Abrahamson, a Professor in English for the European Division of the University of Maryland, and also a Podcaster about Dante. The conversation is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mY0dlQTiCT7uGy2lCOjqC
Thanks for listening!
Music: "Piano Sway", by OurMusicBox
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Discovering Patterns in Stories, and Re-Aligning Humanity with Transcendent Truths
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10/20/23 • 21 min
Today we're having a listener comment from Sean in Dallas, TX, and we'll look at how Dante suggests Humanity as a whole needs to realign with Transcendent Realities eventually - both in the Earthly and the Spiritual Realms.
And our two questions for you is an ongoing open conversation:
1. What is your favorite discovery/learning moment that you've had from reading medieval/classical literature? Is there a specific moment that changed your life or the trajectory of your life?
2. What is the biggest conundrum/dilemma you're trying to solve in your life at the moment? Then we'll try to connect this to the timeless wisdom from the old Traditions.
Send us your inputs at burningphoenix (at) substack.com, or comment on burningphoenix.substack.com.
Thanks for listening!
Music: "Piano Sway", by OurMusicBox
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Speak up or stay Silent, and a "Crafted Cosmos"
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11/02/23 • 23 min
Today we'll be discussing a question from Steven in Cumbria, England, and look at Dante's compelling argument about the unlikelihood of complete "randomness" in the Cosmos, and its consequences.
And we're launching a new field of study today: Bigpicturelogy! The inquiry and knowledge about the Big Picture of Being and the World.
Time stamps:
00:40 - Listener Question
13:15 - The "Crafted Cosmos Argument" from Paradiso Canto VIII
The two listener questions we're asking everyone are:
1. What is your favorite discovery/learning moment that you've had from reading medieval/classical literature? Is there a specific moment that changed your life or the trajectory of your life?
2. What is the biggest conundrum/dilemma you're trying to solve in your life at the moment? Then we'll try to connect this to the timeless wisdom from the old Traditions.
Just send us your thoughts on burningphoenix.substack.com, or by email at burningphoenix (at) substack.com, we'd love to hear from you!
Thanks for listening!
Music: "Piano Sway", by OurMusicBox
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Contemplation, to connect with the Transcendent
Burning Phoenix Podcast
11/23/23 • 7 min
In this season finale of the Burning Phoenix we'll be looking at how Contemplation can be the key to rebalancing your outlook and re-connect with the Transcendent, and we'll see how this is suggested both by the Greek Philosopher Aristotle and in Dante's Paradiso.
And a big thanks to all our listeners for the great questions and inputs in this season!
Wishing you a peaceful and contemplative Christmas, and all the best for a happy and prosperous beginning of 2024!
Enjoy!
Music: "Piano Sway", by OurMusicBox
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The Sphere of Venus in Dante's Paradiso. A Conversation with Prof. Robert-Louis Abrahamson.
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11/17/23 • 69 min
Today it's a bit different episode where we'll be sharing a discussion of the Sphere of Venus with Prof. Robert-Louis Abrahamson from our Dante's Divine Comedy Podcast.
The conversation is about the main topics in the Third Sphere in Paradiso, and we'll explore the themes of spiritual growth, different forms of love, how self-management of your soul can shape reality, your relationships, and transform your perception of the world - and how living according to your own Nature is essential for your happiness!
Time stamps:
00:05 - Introduction
01:50 - The Conversation w/Prof. Abrahamson
Thanks for listening!
Music: "Piano Sway", by OurMusicBox
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The Transcendent as the Overall Frame of Being
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10/05/23 • 12 min
Welcome to Season 2 of the Burning Phoenix!
Today we're talking about the "Beyond" or Transcendent as the long term stable Big Picture for our thinking - partly as Dante describes it in the Divine Comedy, after a long speech from Beatrice.
And we have two questions for you:
1. What is your favorite discovery/learning moment that you've had from reading medieval/classical literature? Is there a specific moment that changed your life or the trajectory of your life?
2. What is the biggest conundrum/dilemma you're trying to solve in your life at the moment? Then we'll try to connect this to the timeless wisdom from the old Traditions!
Send us an email at burningphoenix (at) substack.com, or leave a comment on burningphoenix.substack.com.
Thanks for listening, and enjoy!
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#22 - Book Tips, when the left brain takes over, and the Renaissance.
Burning Phoenix Podcast
02/04/23 • 11 min
We'll look at two books in this episode: “More than Allegory” by Philosopher & Scientist Bernardo Kastrup, and “The Age of Utopia” by Historian and College Professor John Strickland.
Our video talk with Tom LA Books is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01AUovOS3Bo
And our GoodReads page is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21804137.Richard_Emerson
Thanks for listening!
#14 - Plagues, Nemesis and timeless Morals
Burning Phoenix Podcast
12/17/22 • 10 min
We'll look at a couple of highlights from Episode 5 in Dr. Jordan Peterson's Exodus Series, and see how the idea of morals as consequences of virtues and vices has been expressed in both Ancient Greek and Late Medieval Times.
Thanks for listening!
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How many episodes does Burning Phoenix Podcast have?
Burning Phoenix Podcast currently has 32 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.
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The episode title 'The bigger Life Choices, and the Four Primary Virtues' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Burning Phoenix Podcast is 17 minutes.
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Episodes of Burning Phoenix Podcast are typically released every 4 days.
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The first episode of Burning Phoenix Podcast was released on Nov 8, 2022.
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