Crossing the Bridge Between Rationality and Religion

Our December guest is a renowned author of books with fascinating firsthand accounts of Christian mysticism within the Orthodox tradition. Originally a sociology professor, Markides’ own journey led from academic agnosticism and skepticism to faith and spiritual practice. His personal field research and observations over thirty years included living with Christian mystics, hermits, and saints. In this episode, we take a closer look at our collective crossroads; a critical point in evolutionary history when the rational, mechanistic model can no longer be sustained, yet a new vision of reality has not fully emerged. Beyond the breakdown of social structures and the rise of entrenched fundamentalist reactions, the best of science and the best of religious wisdom traditions can converge, leading to integral, holistic breakthroughs. Scientific studies related to death itself, the evidence on nonlocality of mind, and shamanic states of consciousness, all contribute to bridging the gap between science and spirituality.

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Cedric M. Speyer

Cedric M. Speyer, M.A., M.Ed., RP, is an author, Registered Psychotherapist, and presently a mentor to coaches, counsellors, and therapists. He pioneered E-counselling in Canada, overseeing 100K online cases before establishing InnerView Guidance International (IGI). The vision of IGI brings together the historically separate domains of mental health and spiritual awareness in a new synthesis for the helping professions.

DeeAnna Merz Nagel

DeeAnna Merz Nagel, D.Th., LPC, LMHC, BCC, is a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified coach. DeeAnna teaches the ethical integration of alternative and psychospiritual approaches for coaches and therapists. She holds several certifications in the healing arts including Reiki and aromatherapy. DeeAnna’s doctoral studies focused on multifaith spiritual direction.

Kyriacos C. Markides

Kyriacos C. Markides, is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Maine and author of ten books published by leading publishers in the United States and the UK. Six of his books, including "The Mountain of Silence" "Gifts of the Desert" and "Inner River" are on Christian mystics, spiritual guides, and elders of Eastern Christianity. His books are translated and published in thirteen other languages. Professor Markides received the Best Professor Award in Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine (2002) and the Presidential Research and Creative Achievement Award (2006) from the same university. His latest book "The Accidental Immigrant: A Quest for Spirit in a Skeptical Age" is his capstone work.

First trilogy:

1. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16287.The_Magus_of_Strovolos

2. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16295.Homage_to_the_Sun

3. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/132642.Fire_in_the_Heart

Second trilogy:

1. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/82989.The_Mountain_of_Silence

2. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/433860.Gifts_of_the_Desert

3. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12748357-inner-river

Related website: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/book-reviews/view/7030/riding-with-the-lion