Between Shelves

By: Aaron C. Waldron D.Min & Rafael Reyes III Ph.D.
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  • Welcome to Between Shelves, where we make connections between literature, theology, philosophy, psychology and culture. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of race, spirituality, psychology, and meta-modernism. Each episode invites you into a thought-provoking journey, unpacking how these elements shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.
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  • Episode 5-Meta-Modernism & a Rethinking of Identity

    Episode 5-Meta-Modernism & a Rethinking of Identity
    Feb 2 2025
    Welcome to Between Shelves, where we make connections between literature, theology, philosophy, psychology and culture. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of race, spirituality, psychology, and meta-modernism. Each episode invites you into a thought-provoking journey, unpacking how these elements shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. We invite you to Between Shelves to Learn, Listen and Become.#BetweenShelves #Podcast #Literature #Theology #Philosophy #Psychology #Race #Spirituality #MetaModernism #MetaSpirituality #Interconnectedness #Individuation #Film #DoubleConsciousness #Theopoetics #Imagination #BetweenSpace #LostRavenStudiosLink to Podcast Website: https://betweenshelves.transistor.fm/Link to YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRm2J3GIi0iDGo4VBTmhvWKGKnMcFJ46&si=Zbm99SsY-Brt6Zh2Email Us: Lostravenstudios@gmail.comEpisode 5: NotesMeta-Modernism & a Rethinking of IdentityIn this episode of Between Shelves, we talk about how Meta-Modernism challenges us to reconsider the concept of identity in the 21st century. Moving beyond rigid definitions and binaries, we explore how this cultural paradigm embraces fluidity, paradox, and multiplicity to reshape our understanding of self and society. Joining us in this dialogue is Brendan Dempsey, a leading voice in Meta-Modern philosophy and cultural analysis. Together, we unravel the interplay between personal authenticity and collective belonging, exploring what it means to "be" or "become" in an era where identities are constantly evolving. Through the lenses of literature, philosophy, and art, we navigate the intersections of race, gender, culture, and spirituality, uncovering how Meta-Modernism disrupts outdated frameworks and opens new pathways for Self-discovery and connection. Whether you’re a seeker, a scholar, or simply curious, this conversation offers thought-provoking insights into the stories we tell about who we are—and who we might yet become.Below is a list of books and films mentioned in our podcast discussions. We've included Amazon affiliate links for your convenience, allowing you to easily access the materials we reference. By using these links, you're directly supporting our podcast project. Thank you for your continued support!Our Podcast Bibliography Meta-Modernism & Brendan Graham DempseyAnti- Kierkegaard, Anti- Nietzsche, and Brendan Graham Dempsey. The Oil and the Lamp. Lulu.com, 2021.Barker, Cory, Brendan Dempsey, Nicholas Hedlund, Sean Esbjörn-Hargens, Johan Ranefors, Paul Poledna, Michael Kleineberg, Bruce Alderman, Gregg Henriques, and Scout Leider-Wiley. Foundations of Archdisciplinarity: Advancing beyond the Meta. ARC Press , 2024.Dempsey, Brendan Graham. A Universal Learning Process (the Evolution of Meaning). Sky Meadow Press, 2024.———. Emergentism: A Religion of Complexity for the Metamodern World (Metamodern Spirituality). Independently published, 2022.———. GOD - I. DEATH (NCV). Palimpsest Press, 2019.———. GOD - II. DESCENT (NCV). Palimpsest Press, 2020.———. GOSPEL(Metamodern Spirituality). Independently published, 2021.———. Metamodernism and the Return of Transcendence. VT: Independently Published, 2021.———. Metamodernism: Or, the Cultural Logic of Cultural Logics. ARC Press , 2023.———. The Combat Myth according to Mark: From Ancient near Eastern Genre to Apocalyptic Gospel . Independently published, 2021.———. The GOD Emerging (Metamodern Spirituality). ‎Independently published, 2021.Moon, Sadie Alwyn, and Brendan Graham Dempsey. Building the Cathedral: Answering the Meaning Crisis through Personal Myth (Metamodern Spirituality Book 4). ‎Independently published, 2021.Meta-Modernism: Embracing Complexity in ProcessWhitehead, Alfred North. Adventure of Ideas. NY: The Free Press, 1933.———. Modes of Thought. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1968.———. Religion in the Making: Lowell Lectures 1926. NY: Fordham University Press, 1996.———. Science and the Modern World. NY: Cambridge University Press, 2011.———. Symbolism: Its Meaning and Effect. NY: Cambridge University Press, 1958.Whitehead, Alfred North, David Ray Griffin, and Donald W Sherburne. Process and Reality: An Essay in Cosmology. NY: The Free Press, 1985.
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    54 mins
  • Episode 4: Identity & Meta-Modernism

    Episode 4: Identity & Meta-Modernism
    Jan 3 2025
    Welcome to Between Shelves, where we make connections between literature, theology, philosophy, psychology and culture. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of race, spirituality, psychology, and meta-modernism. Each episode invites you into a thought-provoking journey, unpacking how these elements shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. We invite you to Between Shelves to Learn, Listen and Become.#BetweenShelves #Podcast #Literature #Theology #Philosophy #Psychology #Race #Spirituality #MetaModernism #MetaSpirituality #Interconnectedness #Individuation #Film #DoubleConsciousness #Theopoetics #Imagination #BetweenSpace #LostRavenStudiosLink to Podcast Website: https://betweenshelves.transistor.fm/Link to YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRm2J3GIi0iDGo4VBTmhvWKGKnMcFJ46&si=Zbm99SsY-Brt6Zh2Email Us: Lostravenstudios@gmail.comEpisode 4: NotesIdentity & Meta-ModernismIn this episode of Between Shelves, we take a deep dive into how Meta-Modernism invites us to reconsider the concept of identity in the 21st century. Moving beyond rigid definitions and binaries, we explore how this cultural movement embraces fluidity, paradox, and multiplicity in shaping our understanding of self and society. Through literature, philosophy, and art, we unravel the interplay between personal authenticity and collective belonging, asking: What does it mean to "be" or “become” in an era where identities are constantly evolving? How can we hold space for complexity and contradiction in our own journeys? Join us as we navigate the intersections of race, gender, culture, and spirituality, uncovering how Meta-Modernism challenges outdated frameworks and opens new possibilities for self-discovery and connection. Whether you’re a seeker, a scholar, or simply curious, this episode offers thought-provoking insights into the stories we tell about who we are.Below is a list of books and films mentioned in our podcast discussions. We've included Amazon affiliate links for your convenience, allowing you to easily access the materials we reference. By using these links, you're directly supporting our podcast project. Thank you for your continued support!Our Podcast Bibliography The Role of Cinema in Shaping IdentityThe Birth of a Nation. D.W. Griffith, 1915. Arrival. Denis Villeneuve, 2016. Everything Everywhere All at Once. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, 2022.Moonlight. Barry Jenkins, 2016.Modernism vs. Meta-Modernism in Racial DiscourseSeveran, A, and Brendan Graham Dempsey. Metamodernism and the Return of Transcendence. VT: Palimpsest Press, 2021.Stoev, Dina. “Metamodernism or Metamodernity.” Arts 11, no. 5 (September 21, 2022): 91. https://doi.org/10.3390/arts11050091.Van, Robin, Alison Gibbons, and Timotheus Vermeulen. Metamodernism : Historicity, Affect, and Depth after Postmodernism. NY: Rowman & Littlefield International, 2017.Vermeulen, Timotheus, and Robin van den Akker. “Notes on Metamodernism.” Journal of Aesthetics & Culture 2, no. 1 (January 2010): 5677. https://doi.org/10.3402/jac.v2i0.5677.Decolonization & Identity ReconstructionFreire, Paulo. Pedagogy of the Oppressed. NY: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2011.Guevara, Che , and John Gerassi. Venceremos! The Speeches and Writings of Ernesto Che Guevara. London: Panther Books, 1969.Reimagining Religious Frameworks & IdentityFaber, Roland. God as Poet of the World: Exploring Process Theologies. KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008.———. The Ocean of God: On the Transreligious Future of Religions. NY: Anthem Press, 2019.Keller, Catherine, and Anne Daniell. Process and Difference: Between Cosmological and Poststructuralist Postmodernisms. NY: State University of New York Press, 2002.———. Cloud of the Impossible Negative Theology and Planetary Entanglement. Columbia University Press, 2014.Meland, Bernard Eugene. Faith and Culture. Southern Illinois University Press, 1972.Sallis, John. Force of Imagination. Indiana University Press, 2000.Waldron, Aaron. A Strange Fruit: A Theopoetics of Slavery in Amerika. CT: Lost Raven Studios, 2024.Meta-Modernism: Embracing ComplexityWhitehead, Alfred North. Adventure of Ideas. NY: The Free Press, 1933.———. Modes of Thought. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1968.———. Religion in the Making: Lowell Lectures 1926. NY: Fordham University Press, 1996.———. Science and the Modern World. NY: Cambridge University Press, 2011.———. Symbolism: Its Meaning and Effect . NY: Cambridge University Press, 1958.Whitehead, Alfred North, David Ray Griffin, and Donald W Sherburne. Process and Reality: An Essay in Cosmology. NY: The Free Press, 1985.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 3: Race & Post-Modernism

    Episode 3: Race & Post-Modernism
    Dec 20 2024

    Welcome to Between Shelves, where we make connections between literature, theology, philosophy, psychology and culture. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of race, spirituality, psychology, and meta-modernism. Each episode invites you into a thought-provoking journey, unpacking how these elements shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. We invite you to Between Shelves to Learn, Listen and Become.

    #BetweenShelves #Podcast #Literature #Theology #Philosophy #Psychology #Race #Spirituality #MetaModernism #PostModernism #Theopoetics #Imagination #BetweenSpace #LostRavenStudios


    Link to Podcast Website: https://betweenshelves.transistor.fm/

    Link to YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRm2J3GIi0iDGo4VBTmhvWKGKnMcFJ46&si=Zbm99SsY-Brt6Zh2

    Email Us: Lostravenstudios@gmail.com


    Episode 3: Notes

    Race & Post-Modernism


    In this episode of Between Shelves, we explore the intersection of Race & Postmodernism, diving into how contemporary literature and film engage with racial themes in a rapidly evolving world. From nuanced explorations of identity to bold critiques of societal structures, we examine how modern creators challenge and reinterpret race in ways that resonate with today’s complexities. Join us as we unpack the interplay of race with psychology, culture, and postmodernism, offering fresh insights into how these forces shape the narratives we consume and our evolving understanding of the human experience.


    Below is a list of books and films mentioned in our podcast discussions. We've included Amazon affiliate links for your convenience, allowing you to easily access the materials we reference. By using these links, you're directly supporting our podcast project. Thank you for your continued support!


    Our Podcast Bibliography


    Hooks, Bell. Black Looks: Race and Representation. New York: Routledge, 1992.

    ———. Yearning: Race, Gender, and Cultural Politics. New York: Routledge, 1990.

    Keller, Catherine, and Anne Daniell. Process and Difference: Between Cosmological and Poststructuralist Postmodernisms. State University of New York Press, 2012.

    Rudrum, David , and Nicholas Stavris. Supplanting the Postmodern : An Anthology of Writings on the Arts and Culture of the Early 21st Century. Editorial: New York Etc.: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2015.

    Waldron, Aaron. A Strange Fruit: A Theopoetics of Slavery in Amerika. CT: Lost Raven Studios, 2024.

    Whitehead, Alfred North. Adventures of Ideas. New York: Free Press, 2010.

    Du Bois, W.E.B. The Souls of Black Folk. Chicago: A. C. McClurg and Co., 1903.

    Fanon, Frantz. Black Skin, White Masks. NY: Grove Press, 2008.

    ———. The Wretched of the Earth. Cape Town: Kwela Books, 1961.
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    1 hr and 14 mins

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