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The nature of consciousness has been a confounding topic of investigation in science and of debate in philosophy, and a common theme in religion throughout the ages. Reflection and reasoning are uniquely human fortes. We wonder about our humanness on a regular basis using these faculties. That wondering, in itself, is uniquely human and part of what consciousness entails.

Today, I will use a couple of recent articles I've encountered as a springboard to explain the 3 major notions of the nature of human consciousness and how these are leveraged to motivate us. See show notes for links to these here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13981643

Thank you for tuning in. Next week is THEOpoetics PART II with my guest Michael Wright.

Please help the show by sharing it with others.

To contact me, send a message to [email protected]

or on Twitter at twitter.com/lisadelay

Sign up for my update letter at the main website: http://sparkmymuse.com

-Lisa

The nature of consciousness has been a confounding topic of investigation in science and of debate in philosophy, and a common theme in religion throughout the ages. Reflection and reasoning are uniquely human fortes. We wonder about our humanness on a regular basis using these faculties. That wondering, in itself, is uniquely human and part of what consciousness entails.

Today, I will use a couple of recent articles I've encountered as a springboard to explain the 3 major notions of the nature of human consciousness and how these are leveraged to motivate us. See show notes for links to these here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13981643

Thank you for tuning in. Next week is THEOpoetics PART II with my guest Michael Wright.

Please help the show by sharing it with others.

To contact me, send a message to [email protected]

or on Twitter at twitter.com/lisadelay

Sign up for my update letter at the main website: http://sparkmymuse.com

-Lisa

If you create or communicate, this is a must-hear (and re-hear) kind of episode to listen to and absorb, deep down into the bones. Today is a savory conversation with Callid Keefe-Perry.

First we journey into understanding Quakerism (The Religious Society of Friends)-- which is the religious and spiritual tradition to which he and his family adhere.

Callid's speciality is Theo-poetics and we go here next– including discussing his excellent primer on Theopoetics called "A Way to Water".

This nascent field of inquiry an d scholarship, Theopoetics, is not an alternative to theology as such, but an orientation to the *doing* of theology in ways that focus greater attention to form, genre, and the methods of theological reflection that give emphasis, style, and positive concern for the intersection of theology and spirituality. ::: These include uses of the imagination, aesthetics, and the arts, especially as it takes shape in ways that engender community-affirming dialogue that is transformative in effect and explicit about embodiment’s importance.

In this episode we also encounter the ideas of theology and embodiment concerning non-preferred bodies, ableism, gender, sexuality, disability, etc.; Deconstruction (Derrida, Jack Caputo, Peter Rollins, plus Karmen MacKendrick, Catherine Keller, Jillian Weise), Art, divine seduction, Anatheism (theism beyond theism), and so much more.

:::: IMPORTANT! ::::

This episode (released on August 16, 2017) serves as THEOPOETICS PART I ---the, very tasty and starter course. It's the foundational side to Theopoetics.

• Then, on August 30, 2017, with guest Michael Wright, THEOPOETICS PART II will arrive--- the enjoyment of Theopoetics. We will solely showcase, reflect, and discuss some specific items that are DOING Theopoetics in ways we are discussing can be possible, in PART I.

Buckle in because this is going to be a really good ride.

The extras for PART I and PART II are full of images, references, book links, website links, links to everyone mentioned, and tons of details for you to take a deeper dive and dig around for more. A TREASURE TROVE. You will want to refer to this again and again as you learn more and as you answer the call to create and communicate in meaningful and deeply satisfying ways. Get Access right away, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13853818

You can go to the Spark My Muse MAIN website to sign up for the newsletter and find more great stuff. http://sparkmymuse

Be a regular supporter at $5 and get into the newly created (secret & closed) Facebook group where we discuss the episodes (and related topics) with each other and connect more deeply with other kindred spirits.

May you be encouraged by what you hear!

You can reach out to me here: [email protected]

or on Twitter at twitter.com/lisadelay (@lisadelay)

If you create or communicate, this is a must-hear (and re-hear) kind of episode to listen to and absorb, deep down into the bones. Today is a savory conversation with Callid Keefe-Perry.

First we journey into understanding Quakerism (The Religious Society of Friends)-- which is the religious and spiritual tradition to which he and his family adhere.

Callid's speciality is Theo-poetics and we go here next– including discussing his excellent primer on Theopoetics called "A Way to Water".

This nascent field of inquiry an d scholarship, Theopoetics, is not an alternative to theology as such, but an orientation to the *doing* of theology in ways that focus greater attention to form, genre, and the methods of theological reflection that give emphasis, style, and positive concern for the intersection of theology and spirituality. ::: These include uses of the imagination, aesthetics, and the arts, especially as it takes shape in ways that engender community-affirming dialogue that is transformative in effect and explicit about embodiment’s importance.

In this episode we also encounter the ideas of theology and embodiment concerning non-preferred bodies, ableism, gender, sexuality, disability, etc.; Deconstruction (Derrida, Jack Caputo, Peter Rollins, plus Karmen MacKendrick, Catherine Keller, Jillian Weise), Art, divine seduction, Anatheism (theism beyond theism), and so much more.

:::: IMPORTANT! ::::

This episode (released on August 16, 2017) serves as THEOPOETICS PART I ---the, very tasty and starter course. It's the foundational side to Theopoetics.

• Then, on August 30, 2017, with guest Michael Wright, THEOPOETICS PART II will arrive--- the enjoyment of Theopoetics. We will solely showcase, reflect, and discuss some specific items that are DOING Theopoetics in ways we are discussing can be possible, in PART I.

Buckle in because this is going to be a really good ride.

The extras for PART I and PART II are full of images, references, book links, website links, links to everyone mentioned, and tons of details for you to take a deeper dive and dig around for more. A TREASURE TROVE. You will want to refer to this again and again as you learn more and as you answer the call to create and communicate in meaningful and deeply satisfying ways. Get Access right away, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13853818

You can go to the Spark My Muse MAIN website to sign up for the newsletter and find more great stuff. http://sparkmymuse

Be a regular supporter at $5 and get into the newly created (secret & closed) Facebook group where we discuss the episodes (and related topics) with each other and connect more deeply with other kindred spirits.

May you be encouraged by what you hear!

You can reach out to me here: [email protected]

or on Twitter at twitter.com/lisadelay (@lisadelay)

If you create or communicate, this is a must-hear (and re-hear) kind of episode to listen to and absorb, deep down into the bones. Today is a savory conversation with Callid Keefe-Perry.

First we journey into understanding Quakerism (The Religious Society of Friends)-- which is the religious and spiritual tradition to which he and his family adhere.

Callid's speciality is Theo-poetics and we go here next– including discussing his excellent primer on Theopoetics called "A Way to Water".

This nascent field of inquiry an d scholarship, Theopoetics, is not an alternative to theology as such, but an orientation to the *doing* of theology in ways that focus greater attention to form, genre, and the methods of theological reflection that give emphasis, style, and positive concern for the intersection of theology and spirituality. ::: These include uses of the imagination, aesthetics, and the arts, especially as it takes shape in ways that engender community-affirming dialogue that is transformative in effect and explicit about embodiment’s importance.

In this episode we also encounter the ideas of theology and embodiment concerning non-preferred bodies, ableism, gender, sexuality, disability, etc.; Deconstruction (Derrida, Jack Caputo, Peter Rollins, plus Karmen MacKendrick, Catherine Keller, Jillian Weise), Art, divine seduction, Anatheism (theism beyond theism), and so much more.

:::: IMPORTANT! ::::

This episode (released on August 16, 2017) serves as THEOPOETICS PART I ---the, very tasty and starter course. It's the foundational side to Theopoetics.

• Then, on August 30, 2017, with guest Michael Wright, THEOPOETICS PART II will arrive--- the enjoyment of Theopoetics. We will solely showcase, reflect, and discuss some specific items that are DOING Theopoetics in ways we are discussing can be possible, in PART I.

Buckle in because this is going to be a really good ride.

The extras for PART I and PART II are full of images, references, book links, website links, links to everyone mentioned, and tons of details for you to take a deeper dive and dig around for more. A TREASURE TROVE. You will want to refer to this again and again as you learn more and as you answer the call to create and communicate in meaningful and deeply satisfying ways. Get Access right away, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13853818

You can go to the Spark My Muse MAIN website to sign up for the newsletter and find more great stuff. http://sparkmymuse

Be a regular supporter at $5 and get into the newly created (secret & closed) Facebook group where we discuss the episodes (and related topics) with each other and connect more deeply with other kindred spirits.

May you be encouraged by what you hear!

You can reach out to me here: [email protected]

or on Twitter at twitter.com/lisadelay (@lisadelay)

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Have you ever made your own map? A map that is about YOU?

Inspired by the previous episode with Lisa Deam, PhD ( on Medieval Maps ) I decided to open up a challenge to you listeners this week: make your OWN map. A personal map. The show notes will include map templates if you need them and examples to give you some ideas to get started. Find those here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/13755554

Making your own map is a great way to get the swirling and abstract thoughts and feelings out of your mind and into a visual format that is more concrete. It can be helpful for goals, looking at past phases or lessons learned, detailing new or upcoming phases in your life, better understanding relationships, challenges, passions, projects, or endeavors that will take some planning. Push yourself to the next level and give it a try!

Hideous monsters, a pregnant Jesus, time travel, and finding the naval of the world are just four of the unexpected things revealed in my conversation today with expert Lisa Deam, PhD on the topic of Medieval maps.

This now secret-coded world of Medieval Maps speaks to the inner pilgrimage, spiritual devotion, lengthy travel by courageous millions to the holy lands of the Middle East during the Middle ages. These maps reveal a strange world of landmarks, symbols, and dangers. They also challenge the viewer to seek adventure despite the terror of the unknown and all within the context of the Kingdom of God and the work of Christ.

Show Notes are FREE and Available to EVERYONE this week. They include images of the MAPS we are discussing! Find them here https://www.patreon.com/posts/13586882

(Or contribute a dollar or more at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse and get this week's show notes; and support the show like a super awesome human being; AND get plenty of extras every week!)

Tell me if you've enjoyed the show. I don't know unless I hear from you!

I'm at @lisadelay on Twitter or [email protected]

Feel free to send follow up questions to me or Lisa Deam ( on Twitter @lisakdeam )

Enjoy!

Hideous monsters, a pregnant Jesus, time travel, and finding the naval of the world are just four of the unexpected things revealed in my conversation today with expert Lisa Deam, PhD on the topic of Medieval maps.

This now secret-coded world of Medieval Maps speaks to the inner pilgrimage, spiritual devotion, lengthy travel by courageous millions to the holy lands of the Middle East during the Middle ages. These maps reveal a strange world of landmarks, symbols, and dangers. They also challenge the viewer to seek adventure despite the terror of the unknown and all within the context of the Kingdom of God and the work of Christ.

Show Notes are FREE and Available to EVERYONE this week. They include images of the MAPS we are discussing! Find them here https://www.patreon.com/posts/13586882

(Or contribute a dollar or more at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse and get this week's show notes; and support the show like a super awesome human being; AND get plenty of extras every week!)

Tell me if you've enjoyed the show. I don't know unless I hear from you!

I'm at @lisadelay on Twitter or [email protected]

Feel free to send follow up questions to me or Lisa Deam ( on Twitter @lisakdeam )

Enjoy!