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This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly.

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Heavy Things Lightly John Heers

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 71 Ratings

This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly.

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    Are Movies Redemptive?

    Are Movies Redemptive?

    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3t4deihkPyk
    Perhaps no type of modern media has had the level of impact as movies. But from their inception until now so much has changed. Are movies redemptive? Can modern movies be redeemed? John talks to the Bazed Lit Analyzer to find out.
    More on Bazed Lit:  @BAZEDLITANALYZER
    Visit us at https://first-things.org/
    2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.
    Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation
    And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org
    Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.
    --- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---
    Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band


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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Problems with the Modern Notion of Race

    Problems with the Modern Notion of Race

    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yhChUUGkStQ
    Richard Rohlin of Universal History and Symbolic World fame rejoins John to talk about race. What is the Christian perspective? How did the enlightenment, the theory of evolution, and more change this understanding?
    Art of the Tamada coming up quick! New ticket options mean you can chose to join us for just a day or two. Details and ticketing: https://first-things.org/aot
    Visit us at https://first-things.org/
    2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.
    Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation
    And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org
    Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.
    --- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---
    Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band


    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

    • 59 min
    Orphan X & Orphaned Cultures w/ Gregg Hurwitz

    Orphan X & Orphaned Cultures w/ Gregg Hurwitz

    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RGfvsPHGBlU
    Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times best-selling author of the Orphan X series, joins John to talk about writing, our changing new world view, and the terrifying new tools taking over our lives.
    Discover more about Gregg here: https://gregghurwitz.net/
    Visit us at https://first-things.org/
    2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.
    Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation
    And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org
    Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.
    --- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---
    Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band


    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

    • 1 hr
    How Not to be a Communist or a Capitalist...Somehow. Feat Fr. Turbo

    How Not to be a Communist or a Capitalist...Somehow. Feat Fr. Turbo

    Discover more about Fr. Turbo on his podcast The Royal Path: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoyalPath
    Fr Turbo Qualls also contributes to Patristic Faith: https://www.patristicfaith.com/
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    Visit us at https://first-things.org/
    2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.
    Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation
    And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org
    Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.
    --- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---
    Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band


    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Wrestling the Spirits of the Old & New Worlds

    Wrestling the Spirits of the Old & New Worlds

    Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iM7T0Fkui3w
    About Sister Anastasia: A member of an Orthodox monastery, she received her MA in Theology from St Vladimir's Seminary. She has long studied ancient praxis and modern addiction in all its varieties, which informs her writing on purification, inner prayer, and the role of the Church in a rapidly changing world. Today she sits down with John to talk about life in the Church and the new world influences all around us.
    Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years.
    Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.
    Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation
    And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org
    Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.
    --- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---
    Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band


    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

    • 1 hr 10 min
    The Canadian Education Dilemma

    The Canadian Education Dilemma

    Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qTjJyeptXiI
    Dawn Muir is an Orff Specialist teaching K-5 music in Winnipeg, enriched by graduate studies in education at O.I.S.E. (M. Ed) and Cambridge UK (Ph. D), and ongoing studies in Afro-Caribbean dance and drumming, and World Music. Dawn is committed to musical excellence and grounding music in its cultural context. She joins John today to talk the decisions facing educators and institutions in Canada.
    Visit us at https://first-things.org/
    2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information.
    Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation
    And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org
    Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.
    --- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---
    Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band


    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnheersftf.substack.com/subscribe

    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
71 Ratings

71 Ratings

CantYouTell ,

Love this show

John is a great conversationalist and most importantly is curious about the important things. A great listen.

Natrid ,

Love it!

Heavy things, done lightly. Perfect.

yankeedoodle19 ,

So good!

Great to get an old world perspective!

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