War-Machine

07/07/2024

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Taylor Thomas who is a PhD student in theology, ethics, and philosophy at Boston University School of Theology and a doctoral fellow at the Center for Mind and Culture.

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Taylor Thomas who is a PhD student in theology, ethics, and philosophy at Boston University School of Theology and a doctoral fellow t the Center for Mind and Culture. Taylor also hosts the Tillich Today Podcast, dedicated to exploring the profound and oft...

25/06/2024

https://www.entheosdesigns.net/items/dawning-anarchism-%2F%2F%2F-reading-malabou-with-clayton-crockett

In this episode, Clayton Crockett joins Matt and Justin to discuss Catherine Malabou's recent book, "Stop Thief! Anarchism and Philosophy".Clayton Crockett is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and the Director of the interdisciplinary Religious Studies program at University of...

05/05/2024

In this episode, Matt speaks with John "Apollonius" Opsopaus who is a magician, scholar, and computer scientist who has practiced magic, divination, and Neopaganism since the 1960s.

In this episode, Matt speaks with John "Apollonius" Opsopaus who is a magician, scholar, and computer scientist who has practiced magic, divination, and Neopaganism since the 1960s. He has more than 40 publications in various magical and Neopagan magazines and designed the Pythagorean Tarot and wrot...

01/05/2024

In this episode, Matt speaks with Kester Brewin who is an author, educator, and head of communications at the Institute for the Future of Work, about his recently published book called, “Godlike: a 500 Year History of Artificial Intelligence in Myths, Machines, Monsters”.

In this episode, Matt speaks with Kester Brewin who is an author, educator, and head of communications at the Institute for the Future of Work, about his recently published book called “Godlike a 500 year history of artificial intelligence in myths, machines, monsters”. "It's not only '100% zest...

29/04/2024

https://www.entheosdesigns.net/items/j.f.-martel-%2F%2F%2F-being-at-sea-%5Baudio-essay%5D-

A reading of "Being at Sea", written by J.F. Martel appeared in METAPSYCHOSIS Journal of Consciousness, Literature, and Art on April 8, 2024. www.metapsychosis.com/being-at-sea/Voice and sound design by Matt Baker

22/04/2024

In this episode, Matt is joined by Christopher D. Rodkey in a conversation with Andre Rabe about his recently published book titled “Processing Mimetic Reality: Harmonizing Alfred North Whitehead and René Girard”.

In this episode, Matt is joined by Christopher Rodkey in a conversation with Andre Rabe. Rabe is a storyteller, theologian, philosopher, author, and public speaker, known for his contributions to research on mimetic theory, open and relational theology, process philosophy, science and religion, and....

13/04/2024

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tad DeLay about his newest book: "Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change" available from Verso Books.

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tad Delay about his newest book: "Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change". The age of denial is over, we are told. Yet emissions continue to rise while gimmicks, graft, and green- washing distract the public from the climate violence suffered b...

09/04/2024

In this episode Justin and Matt are joined by Kazi Adi Shakti for a discussion with Steven Shaviro on issues relating to the Difference in Repetition reading group that's underway. Our discussion raises a number of questions about Deleuze, particularly his theory of time, as well as his relationship to the thought of A.N. Whitehead.

In this episode Justin and Matt are joined by Kazi AdI Shakti for a discussion with Steven Shaviro on issues relating to the Difference in Repetition that's in process. The reading group is sponsored by The Center for Process Studies and the Cobb Institute. Our discussion raises a number of question...

04/04/2024

04/04/2024

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20/03/2024

In this episode, Randy Dible joins Justin in a discussion about the phenomenology of the float tank. They discuss the creator of the float tank, John C Lilly, afterward shifting to more speculative matters of metaphysics and cosmogony.

In this episode, Randy Dible joins Justin in a discussion about the phenomenology of the float tank. They discuss the creator of the float tank, John C Lilly, afterward shifting to more speculative matters of metaphysics and cosmogony.Randolph Dible is a lecturer in philosophy at St. Joseph’s Univ...

12/03/2024

In this episode, Matt speaks with author Larry Jordan about his recently published book called The Way, Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World. The book integrates religion and science and reconciles Eastern and Western worldviews, confirming with the mystics and the scientists that everyone is related, and everything is connected.

In this episode, Matt speaks with author Larry Jordan about his recently published book called The Way, Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World. The book integrates religion and science and reconciles Eastern and Western worldviews, confirming with the mystics and the scientists that everyone is....

09/03/2024

Up next from Process & Faith: Process Pop-Up: New Streams: Finding Faith Online

This event will gather a panel of five speakers who have been using new media to talk about and experience faith online. We’ll find out how this has impacted them and their listeners as we open our minds to new ways of being faithful.

Learn more & RSVP: https://buff.ly/3IvVvZW

08/03/2024

This conference brings leading scholars across various disciplines, including physics, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and theology into critical dialogue with McGilchrist’s work in a collegial effort to assess, question, extend, and apply it.

01/03/2024

In this episode, Jared Morningstar and Justin speak with Lissa McCullough on the esoteric thought of American philosopher, D.G. Leahy (1937-2014).

In this episode, Jared Morningstar and Justin speak with Lissa McCullough on the esoteric thought of American philosopher D. G. Leahy (1937–2014). Lissa McCullough is Lecturer in Philosophy at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is editor of The Call to Radical Theology by Thomas J. ...

15/02/2024

In this episode, Matt and Justin speak with author, educator, athlete, James Madden about his recent book “Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World” which is an application of the tools of academic philosophy to the UFO phenomenon.

In this episode, Matt and Justin speak with author, educator, athlete, James Madden about his recent book “Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World” which is an application of the tools of academic philosophy to the UFO phenomenon. His central claim is that und...

13/02/2024

By popular demand, WM is now available on Spotify. Stay rad.

Listen to War Machine on Spotify. Podcast by Matt Baker

25/01/2024

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tripp Fuller and Thomas Jay Oord on the general topic of "God after Deconstruction" which is the title of a two-day event they are hosting at Drew University Feb 9 - 10.

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tripp Fuller and Thomas J Oord on the general topic of "God after Deconstruction" which is the title of a two-day event they are hosting at Drew University Feb 9 - 10. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-after-deconstruction-drew-u...

21/01/2024

In this episode, Jake Given joins Matt and Justin to explore an experimental format whereby each person chooses and brings a short audio clip on any subject to the discussion. Sympathies emerge.

In this episode, Jake Given joins Matt and Justin to explore an experimental format whereby each person chooses and brings a short audio clip on any subject to the discussion. Sympathies emerge. God After Deconstruction: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-after-deconstruction-drew-u-tickets-7563221388...

30/12/2023

God after deconstruction? Probably has something to do with clouds, elephants, beer, and eros (beeros?). Anyway, find out what our friends Tripp Fuller, Thomas Jay Oord, Catherine Keller, John J. Thatamanil, Alexis Lillie, and Bruce Epperly have to say about it on Feb 9-10 at Drew U. War Machine is a sponsor of the event and we'll be there hanging out and giving away free "God is Dead" lapel pins, so come say hi. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-after-deconstruction-drew-u-tickets-756322138877?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/12/2023

We are very excited to announce that beginning in January, we will be exploring Gilles Deleuze's masterwork, Difference and Repetition via a learning circle (reading group) in partnership with our friends the Cobb Institute Community, the Center For Process Studies, and Kazi Adi Shakti. Sign up for free at the link below.

Our goal will be to collectively process the rich themes within the book, occasionally identify resonances with the larger process tradition, and foster insightful discussions along the way. Participants need no previous experience with Deleuze or the text. A pdf of the text is available upon request.

Processing Difference & RepetitionBy   |  Dec. 3, 2023 Current Status Not Enrolled Price Free Get Started Login to EnrollA Collective Processing of Gilles Deleuze’s MasterpieceWHAT?Learning CircleWHEN?January 15 – July 22, 2024Meets monthly on the third Monday2:30 – 4:00 PM Pacific / 5:30 ...

02/12/2023

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Thomas Jay Oord about his most recent book, "The Death of Omnipotence, and Birth of Amipotence" as well as the challenges of being a more progressive voice in a conservative institution.

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Thomas Jay Oord about his most recent book, "The Death of Omnipotence, and Birth of Amipotence" wherein Tom outlines many of the reasons why omnipotence is no longer credible or salvageable and wherein he offers an alternative view of divine power. We also...

29/11/2023

In this episode, Jordan Miller and Matt Baker speak to Jon Ivan Gill about a number of topics, including the then recently published collection "Toward Afrodiasporic and Afrofuturist Philosophies of Religion.

In this episode, Jordan Miller and Matt Baker speak to Jon Ivan Gill about a number of topics, including the then recently published collection "Toward Afrodiasporic and Afrofuturist Philosophies of Religion". Jon's Website: jonivangill.comWestar Institute: https://www.westarinstitute.org/Music for....

27/11/2023

In this episode, Matt Baker and Matt Segall speak with author and Whitehead scholar Gary Herstein about The Quantum of Explanation and what Process Theology can sometimes miss.

In this episode, Matt Baker and Matt Segall speak with Whitehead scholar Gary Herstein about his reading of WH as well as what Process Theology can sometimes miss through inattentiveness to certain aspects of WH. Gary is coauthor of The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism.Gary Her...

13/11/2023

In this episode, Matt Valler and Matt Baker speak with Dan Siedell about the 'Curatorial Theology' he is currently developing as a graduate student at Drew University. https://www.entheosdesigns.net/items/dan-siedell-%2F-curatorial-theology

23/10/2023

In this episode, we conclude our exploration of Clayton Crockett's book 'Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology'. Specifically, Matt Baker and Matt Valler speak with Clayton Crockett to clarify and extend several ideas in this important book.

In this episode, we conclude our exploration of Clayton Crockett's book 'Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology'. Specifically, Matt Baker and Matt Valler speak with Clayton Crockett himself to clarify and extend several ideas in this important book. Buy the book: http://cup.columbia.edu...

11/10/2023

In this episode, Matt speaks with the International Congress for Infrathin Studies founding members Petra Carlsson, Dan Seidell, Jeremy Biles, and Brent Everett Dickenson about the origin, purpose, and work of the ICIS.

In this episode, Matt speaks with the International Congress for Infrathin Studies founding members Petra Carlsson, Dan Seidell, Jeremy Biles, and Brent Everett Dickenson about the origin, purpose, and work of the ICIS.ICIS: http://www.infrathincongress.org/statement.htmlPetra: https://ehs.se/en/peo...