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Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
"The Father of Existentialism" Danish writer, poet, philosopher, and Christian thinker Soren Kierkegaard, has much to teach us about our lives. Join me weekly as we take on his writings and think about how his brilliant and profound insights illuminate our way in a complicated and confusing world. I contribute a considerable amount of my own processing of Soren’s ideas and add my own personal experiences. As Soren would wish his readers to do. This is spiritual insight and truth for the real…
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- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren & C.S. On Joy. Part II
Imagine if Soren and C.S. Lewis met over tea or an ale and had something to say to each other as friends? I hypothesize a bit about what they might say to each…
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Soren and C.S. Lewis Part I
Soren and C.S. Lewis writings on Joy is today’s topic. Some reflection on the mass shooting in Buffalo is discussed and how to view it in light of eternity.
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Two Masters
Soren starts to really bring the Silence, Listen to God, and Obedience process into focus. He is clear and unequivocal. You cannot serve two Masters (as Jesus…
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
The God of Patience
God wants us to be silent and to obey him. Good that he is patient, as Soren writes in his book “The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air.”
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Happy Birthday to Soren!
Today, May 5 in 1813, Soren was born in Copenhagen. I reflect a bit on what makes him the unique thinker that he is and why we must laud people like him.
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Soren & Social Media Part III
I finally conclude this three episode trilogy on Soren & Social Media. Can I hear an “Amen?” Shout out to Norway where this podcast is Number 1 for…
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren and Social Media Part II
We continue to go in-depth on Soren’s conflict with The Corsair and its relevance to Social Media. I give some ideas about how to interact with social media…
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren & Social Media: Part I
How would or should have Soren interacted with The Corsair? How does this instruct us on our interactions with others on Social Media and how does being silent…
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren & Silence
Soren offers surprising advice on how to respond to trouble, trial, and tribulation. Be silent.
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air
We get into the public vs. private side of life. Soren had high highs and low lows. That didn’t make him a hypocrite. It made him human.
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Incommensurabilty
Who knows why the John Updike essay in the 2005 New Yorker is titled this. Maybe I should read it again. In this episode, I delve into Soren’s conflict with…
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Soren & The Future
Soren speaks about the anxiety we experience concerning the future. The expectancy of faith is the antidote for this condition.
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren: Suffering & Joy
Soren writes that real joy always lies on the far side of suffering. What do you think? First 20 minutes before Soren writings or so are housekeeping items…
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren and Anxiety & Depression
Soren writes that “Anxiety is the Dizziness of Freedom.” Give it a listen to learn more. Correction: Slave owner was Philemon, not Titus. The danger of relying…
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren & The Institution
Listen in as Soren & I develop a case for why institutions can be downright dangerous.
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard & Tom Becker
Tom Becker is the Curator of The Row House Forum. He’s a smart guy BUT not super informed about Soren. So, see what happens when Tom takes on the Soren K…
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Soren Continued: The Expectancy of Faith
We continue to walk through this Upbuilding Discourse. Correction: It was not Seward that was nearly beaten to death by a Southerner on the Senate Floor. It…
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Bierkergaard: Soren & Joe Biden
Joe Biden in his recent address to the Polish people in Warsaw utilized a Soren quote about “Faith Seeing Best In The Dark.” Or reasonable paraphrase. Biden’s…
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Bierkergaard: The Expectancy of Faith
What does faith mean. It is faith in something. Soren takes us to the deep end.
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Bierkergaard: Soren Kierkegaard & Faith
What does faith mean? Listen in as I grapple with it. With the help of Soren.
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Bierkergaard: S.K. Preface To 18 Upbuilding Discourses
This is the Preface for his book where Soren expresses faith that these writings will find its readers. He uses some lovely and figurative illustrations.
- Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren Kierkegaard
Bierkergaard: Soren Kierkegaard 18 Upbuilding Discourses Intro.
What did Soren mean by “Upbuilding” and what can we learn from this understanding of offering our ideas and observations to others?
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Why Is Soren Unpopular?
Soren was an outsider. He enjoyed the role. It was also a reality that went beyond his own trait to court controversy.
Bierkergaard: The Writings of Soren KierkegaardBierkergaard: Soren Kierkegaard On Struggle
We go into a little more depth on yesterday’s quote, who I am, and surprisingly, some career advice from a former high school counselor.