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  • On this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Cynthia R. Wallace discuss the contradictions and impact of Simone Weil's life and work. Dr. Wallace explores the importance of embodiment in Weil's philosophy and the connection between obligations and the body. She highlights the impact of Weil's Christian convictions, particularly those related to self-sacrifice, and how they led to both pathways for deep connection with others and self-destructive behavior in Weil's own life. Dr. Wallace encourages us to reflect on creative tension, suffering, and the demand for change in encountering the other.

    For a deep dive into Cynthia Wallace's work, check out her recent book: The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of Religion 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0231214197/

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • On this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Amber Jamilla Musser discuss the concept of sensation and how it shapes our understanding of the world. She examines various works of art, including the film ‘Us’ by Jordan Peele and the dance piece ‘Shango’ by Katherine Dunham to explore the complexities of representation and authenticity. The conversation focuses on the importance of attunement and the recognition of the body’s place in the world.

    For a deep dive into Amber Musser's work, check out her recent book: Between Shadows and Noise: Sensation, Situatedness, and the Undisciplined 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1478025832

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

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  • On this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Ibe Liebenberg discuss the role of poetry in processing and expressing trauma. Ibe shares how his work as both a firefighter and lecturer at Chico State University inform his creative process. The conversation highlights the power of poetry in addressing societal issues and the importance of finding a supportive community for creative expression.

    For a more on Ibe Liebenberg and his work, see 👉 https://www.ibeliebenbergcom.wordpress.com

    Also make sure to check out Ibe’s poetry on The Three Penny Review:
    PTSD 👉 https://www.threepennyreview.com/ptsd/
    Why I Love Lame Excuses from College Freshmen 👉 https://www.threepennyreview.com/why-i-love-lame-excusesfrom-college-freshmen/
    The Felon, the Hob, and their Child 👉 https://www.threepennyreview.com/the-felon-the-hobo-and-their-child/

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • On this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Caroline Pennock discuss the gap in Indigenous history being brought to European consciousness and the erasure of Indigenous perspectives in colonial societies. She highlights the complexity and diversity of Indigenous experiences, exploring a third culture that emerges between Indigenous and European cultures in the Americas. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing Indigenous peoples as agents and the need to complicate identities and understand shared histories.

    For a deep dive into Caroline Pennock's, check out her recent book: On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524749265

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Adrie Kusserow discuss her use of prose poetry to explore trauma and culture. She explains that her background in anthropology and her dissatisfaction with academic writing led her to embrace poetry as a way to capture the complexity of human experiences. The conversation explores the importance of storytelling in the lives of refugees and the impact of cultural differences on the healing process.

    For a deep dive into Adrie Kusserow's work, check out her recent book: The Trauma Mantras: A Memoir in Prose Poems 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN5NC4HR

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Nikky Singh discuss her personal journey with Sikhi and her work in introducing Sikhi, translating Sikh hymns, and taking a feminist approach to Sikh literature.

    For a deep dive into Nikky Singh's work, check out her recent book: Janamsakhi: Paintings of Guru Nanak in Early Sikh Art 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/9392130805

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Nancy Bradbury discuss the study of pre-modern reading practices of proverbs, particularly in Chaucer's works. Dr. Bradbury explores the contestation between clerics and working-class individuals, as well as the anti-feminist proverbs countered by the wife of Bath. Through the conversation, listeners are invited to reconsider the role of proverbs in medieval life, moving from a reading proverbs as definitive moral statements to works of creative interpretation and decision-making.

    For a deep dive into Nancy Bradbury's work, check out her book: Rival Wisdoms: Reading Proverbs in the Canterbury Tales 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0271096888

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Christopher Hamilton discuss the variety of rapturous moments that humans experience throughout their lives. Dr. Hamilton explores the common thread of rapture between such diverse activities as gardening, tightrope walking, and sexual intimacy, inviting us all to slow down and make ourselves open to small, albeit significant moments, of incredible emotional depth.

    For a deep dive into Christopher Hamilton's work, check out his book: Rapture 👉 https://cup.columbia.edu/book/rapture/9780231201551

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Robert Pippin discuss Heidegger's metaphysics and his conclusion that Hegel was the culmination of the Western philosophical tradition. Pippin explores Heidegger's question of the meaning of being and how it differs from traditional philosophical inquiries, as well as Heidegger's critique of Hegel's concept of finitude. Dr. Pippin also discusses Heidegger's membership in the Nazi party and why, despite the failure of various arguments to distance Heidegger from his Nazi associations, we should still study his work.

    For a deep dive into Robert Pippin's work, check out his book: The Culmination: Heidegger, German Idealism, and the Fate of Philosophy 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226830004

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Stanley Hauerwas discuss Living Gently in a Violent World and the inspiration behind it. Hauerwas reflects on the controversy surrounding co-author Jean Vanier and the L'Arche movement. Dr. Hauervass explores the concept of time and the importance of patience in our lives. He also discusses Sabbath, American culture, and Martha Nussbaum's work on disability.

    For a deep dive into Stanley Hauerwas' work, check out his book: Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830834524

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Marcy Norton discuss the different ways Europeans and indigenous peoples in the Americas interacted with animals, and how their encounter re-shaped both groups' perceptions of non-human creatures. Dr. Norton invites us to consider the conditions that promote empathy and curiosity towards animals and to question cultural blind spots regarding which animals are deemed acceptable to eat.

    For a deep dive into Marcy Norton's work, check out her book: The Tame and the Wild: People and Animals after 1492 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674737520

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Angela Knobel discuss the difference between acquired and infused virtue and the role of grace in Thomas Aquinas' work on moral development. They also have a fascinating and informative exchange comparing Reformed and Catholic approaches to issues of nature, virtue, and grace.

    For a deep dive into Angela Knobel's work, check out her book: Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TR54G6B

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Alex Reid discuss the role of digital media technologies in shaping communication and knowledge production. He explores the impact of generative AI and the changing landscape of technology in fields like digital marketing and filmmaking. Dr. Reid also examines how technology shapes our attention and behaviors, necessitating new forms of democracy and human understanding in the face of emerging technologies and global challenges.

    For a deep dive into Alex Reid's work, check out his book: Rhetorics of the Digital Nonhumanities 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0809338335

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Chip Colwell discuss the origin of things, exploring how humans went from having nothing to having everything over the course of four million years. Dr. Colwell emphasizes the interplay between biology and culture, highlighting how our ancestors' use of tools led to physiological changes and the emergence of art and religion. He also explores the meaning of things in our current moment when replaceability of objects has diminished their significance.

    For a deep dive into Chip Colwell's work, check out his book: So Much Stuff: How Humans Discovered Tools, Invented Meaning, and Made More of Everything 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/022680142X

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Colin Webster discuss the impact of tools and technology on ancient understandings of the human body. Dr. Webster explores historical shifts of our views of the body, and the wisdom that can be gained from studying historical paradigms of medicine from ancient cultures.

    For a deep dive into Colin Webster's work, check out his book: Tools and the Organism: Technology and the Body in Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226828778

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Jeremy Weber discuss the importance of understanding statistics in the context of public policy. Dr. Weber provides helpful insights into interpreting statistics, including common mistakes in reading and using them. While we often think of statistics as final nail in policymaking decisions, Dr. Weber explains why they are rarely decisive on their own

    For a deep dive into Jeremy Weber's work, check out his book: Statistics for Public Policy: A Practical Guide to Being Mostly Right (or at Least Respectably Wrong) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226830756

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. David Banks discuss how the attention economy has led to the rise of "authentic" urban lifestyles. Dr. Banks explains how social media and other cultural forces have played on our nostalgia in ways that makes groups as different as urban hipsters and MAGA supporters in small-town America seek to find, or recreate, romanticized caricatures of past decades in the places in which they live.

    For a deep dive into David Banks' work, check out his book: The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520383443

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Samuel W. Franklin discuss the concept of creativity and its historical development. Dr. Franklin examines the disagreements and fuzziness surrounding the definition of creativity and its connection to art, imagination, and genius. He also delves into the relationship between creativity and capitalism, highlighting the ways in which creativity has been co-opted and commodified.

    For a deep dive into Samuel Franklin's work, check out his book: The Cult of Creativity: A Surprisingly Recent History 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/022665785X

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Michael Sawyer discuss the concept of temporality, particularly in relation to the diasporic black subject. Dr. Sawyer explores the fractured temporal relationships experienced by individuals who have been affected by catastrophic events such as the Middle Passage and current experiences of racial oppression.

    For a deep dive into Michael Sawyer's work, check out his book: An Africana Philosophy of Temporality: Homo Liminalis 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/3030075095

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

  • In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Nicholas Dirks discuss the crisis of the humanities being seen on many college campuses, including challenges to the free exchange of speech. Dirks calls explores origins of the humanities in the university and calls for a re-imagining of humanistic learning to address contemporary challenges.

    For a deep dive into Nicholas Dirks' work, check out his book: City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009394460/

    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com

    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

    These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.