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The Antihero Meets Christianity - with Gregg Hurwitz

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The Antihero Meets Christianity - with Gregg Hurwitz

In this conversation I speak with Gregg Hurwitz about his new Orphan X novel, Antihero, and the surprising role Orthodox Christianity plays in the story. We discuss the assassin who is forced to face mercy, the limits of violence, the exhaustion of modern storytelling, and why we may need a new kind of hero, one who can hold together justice, sacrifice, and humanity. Listen to this discussion on the Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Gregg Hurwitz books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IXPXTG Latest Novella, The Delivery: https://www.amazon.com/Delivery-Novella-Gregg-Hurwitz-ebook/dp/B0FX5Y9FQG Antihero: https://www.amazon.com/Antihero-Orphan-Novel-11/dp/1250479916 📢 Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

The Antihero Meets Christianity - with Gregg Hurwitz

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Rachel Wilson - Feminism Is the Political Arm of Witchcraft

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Rachel Wilson - Feminism Is the Political Arm of Witchcraft

In this conversation with Rachel Wilson, we discuss the strange inversion at the heart of modern feminism, its occult and anti-Christian roots, and the way it has turned women against motherhood, marriage, the family, and even the feminine itself. We also look at abortion, witchcraft, gender, the destruction of womanhood, and the vision of marriage as a path of sacrifice, love, and mutual self-giving. 📢 Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

Rachel Wilson - Feminism Is the Political Arm of Witchcraft

Universal History: The Origins of the Nephilim

In this conversation with Deacon Seraphim Rohlin, we continue our exploration of Genesis through the Syrian tradition, looking especially at Seth (Adam and Eve’s son after Cain and Abel), the Nephilim, and the fall of the sons of God. What begins as a discussion of the descendants of Seth becomes a way of understanding the descent from the holy mountain, the corruption of Cain’s line, and the strange traditions around giants, demons, music, desire, and the second fall before the flood. Episode 1 of this series: https://youtu.be/f--wBUEAxjY?si=cJE6aczhbDx13AoI Fr. Stephen De Young talking about Nephilim with Tucker Carlson: https://youtu.be/5x9vR5sKHFI?si=nBh9exyV3jkGYtWs 🎧 Listen to this episode on The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 📕 Buy Little Red Riding Hood now during the month of June and get the audiobook with for free: https://store.thesymbolicworld.com/ 📢 Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel Books (outside of the Bible) mentioned: The Cave of Treasures The Book of the Bee Book of Enoch Book of Adam Kebra Nagast Jubilees 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

Universal History: The Origins of the Nephilim

Saint Jean Baptiste et les Canadiens Français

Pourquoi Saint Jean Baptiste est-il devenu le saint patron des Canadiens Français?

Saint Jean Baptiste et les Canadiens Français

Pourquoi Saint Jean Baptiste est-il devenu le saint patron des Canadiens Français?

What's at stake with The Odyssey (2026) by Christopher Nolan

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What's at stake with The Odyssey (2026) by Christopher Nolan

There’s a lot of expectation and noise around Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie, The Odyssey (2026). For decades after WW2 we were unable to tell many stories about kingship and fatherhood. As we move through the turbulent end of the WW2 consensus, stories like this form part of how we process the return of the father and identity. Buy Little Red Riding Hood now during the month of June and get the audiobook with for free. More than our other fairy tales, this one emphasizes the importance of the father’s role in protecting his family from the strange and subversive. https://store.thesymbolicworld.com/ Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

What's at stake with The Odyssey (2026) by Christopher Nolan

Backrooms (2026): A Strange Return to Normal

Backrooms (2026) is a recent horror/thriller film based on a creepypasta —an internet urban legend— that emerged around the time of the Covid lockdowns. A man discovers an infinite, labyrinthine expanse of "backrooms" that becomes increasingly disturbing. In this video, I analyze the symbolism of the film and explore the deeper reasons why it is so popular, outshining major blockbusters with much larger budgets and marketing campaigns. Enjoy. Buy Little Red Riding Hood now during the month of June and get the audiobook with for free: https://store.thesymbolicworld.com/ Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

Backrooms (2026): A Strange Return to Normal

Who Can Be Saved? Gavin Ortlund & Jonathan Pageau Discuss Orthodoxy, Salvation, the Church

I had a discussion with Gavin Ortlund about the Orthodox Church's position on salvation outside the church. Buy Little Red Riding Hood now during the month of June and get the audiobook with for free: https://store.thesymbolicworld.com/ Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

Who Can Be Saved? Gavin Ortlund & Jonathan Pageau Discuss Orthodoxy, Salvation, the Church

June 2026 Q&A

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June 2026 Q&A

Disclosure Day: The Last Boomer Propaganda Movie

I went to see Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and found myself watching a strange, late-stage piece of boomer propaganda about aliens, media, religion, and who we are supposed to trust. Here are my thoughts on the symbolism of the film, without giving away the story. Buy Little Red Riding Hood now during the month of June and get the audiobook with for free: https://store.thesymbolicworld.com/ Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

Disclosure Day: The Last Boomer Propaganda Movie

The Enemy Who Pretends to Be Your Friend

We often think of enemies as those who attack us openly, but fairy tales also warn us about another kind of enemy: the one who comes close, pretends to be our friend, and destroys from within. I also discuss how this pattern appears in Scripture, culture, identity, and even technology, and why discernment is so important in our current moment. Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

The Enemy Who Pretends to Be Your Friend

Is There Confusion About Who The Orthodox Believe Can be Saved?

This is an attempt to clear up some of the confusion I have seen mostly in Protestant apologetics circles about salvation and where the true Church is. 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

Is There Confusion About Who The Orthodox Believe Can be Saved?

La structure chiastique du chapelet

Jonathan et JP expliquent ce qu'est un chiasme et quels chiasmes se trouvent dans le chapelet et le rosaire.

La structure chiastique du chapelet

Jonathan et JP expliquent ce qu'est un chiasme et quels chiasmes se trouvent dans le chapelet et le rosaire.

Isaiah: The Fifth Gospel - with Seraphim Hamilton

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Isaiah: The Fifth Gospel - with Seraphim Hamilton

I’m joined again by Seraphim Hamilton to discuss his upcoming Symbolic World course on Isaiah, beginning June 15th. We talk about why Isaiah is central for understanding Christ in the Old Testament, the relationship between prophecy, exile, the suffering servant, the gentile nations, and the deep symbolic unity between Scripture, liturgy, and creation. Join Seraphim Hamilton in studying the Book of Isaiah this June. Register now to get 15% off before the early bird sale ends: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/the-fifth-gospel Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 00:47 - Intro music 01:01 - Introducing Seraphim Hamilton and the Isaiah course 01:48 - Seminary, liturgy, and returning to Scripture 02:39 - Why Isaiah? 03:02 - Isaiah as a Christological book 05:27 - High Christology in the Old Testament 06:52 - Leviathan, Revelation, and the Angel of the Lord 07:51 - Isaiah 27 and the serpent of Genesis 08:22 - Sennacherib, Hezekiah, and the Angel of the Lord 10:51 - Are Old Testament prophecies taken out of context? 11:18 - Exile, Assyria, Babylon, and biblical prophecy 14:57 - Course promo: The Fifth Gospel 15:47 - Isaiah 14 and the fall of Satan 16:44 - The king of Babylon and the Daystar 19:06 - Isaiah 14, Isaiah 53, and the suffering servant 22:46 - Venus, Lucifer, and Christ as opposite images 24:22 - Angels, humanity, and the transfer of authority 25:57 - Is the suffering servant Israel or the Messiah? 26:23 - The Messiah as the son of David 28:50 - The servant, the seed, and the restoration of Israel 32:13 - How the nations participate in the promise 32:41 - The Old Testament and the redemption of the nations 34:54 - The mountain of the Lord and divine fire 37:34 - The heavenly Jerusalem and Isaiah 60 38:02 - Isaiah 59, incarnation, and the redemption of Israel 40:19 - The nations coming to honor the Jewish Messiah 43:14 - What the Isaiah class hopes to offer 43:56 - Seeing Christ disclosed in the Old Testament 46:36 - Symbolism, the Fathers, and the tight weave of Scripture 47:44 - Course details: five classes on Isaiah 48:49 - Closing and where to sign up 🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🎧 Listen to and review The Symbolic World podcast: -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gI8bUwPtT3gkduHqNh6M5 -Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-symbolic-world/id1386867488 Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/

Isaiah: The Fifth Gospel - with Seraphim Hamilton

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What Aliens Did Abraham Encounter?

For June 2026’s patron video, I discuss the pattern of hospitality. I compare true hospitality in the story of Abraham and Sarah with its opposite, as we see for instance in Steven Spielberg’s movie Disclosure Day. The way we encounter the stranger/alien makes all the difference: it can lead to strength and growth, or it can lead to death.

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Symbolism Happens: When Mistakes Reveal the Pattern

For May 2026’s patron video I discuss how meaning can emerge through symbolic associations beyond strict etymology, using examples such as Kronos and Chronos, Saint Christopher (Canaan and canine), and online trolling. I argue that apparent mistakes or conflations can sometimes reveal deeper patterns rather than simply invalid meanings.

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Symbolism Happens: AI Can’t Stop Talking About Goblins

As some of you might have seen, OpenAI recently announced that their AI models were using words like “goblin” and “gremlin” in ways that didn’t seem appropriate –so much so that they had to code restrictions to stop it. For April 2026’s patron video, I use this strange situation as a way to help you understand how meaning functions, how symbolism works, and how these patterns emerge even in something like artificial intelligence. Thank you for your continued support. Join us for the Symbolic World Summit, May 14-16, 2026, Broadview Heights, OH : https://symbolicworldsummit.com/

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Prometheus and Cain: How Christianity Answers Greek Mythology

For March 2026's patron video I continue discussing Hesiod's Theogony, contrasting the ancient pagan worldview with the Christian perspective. Thank you for your continued support. Part 1: https://youtu.be/PMU2XPC_PpU

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The Birth of the Gods

In this month’s video, I walk through Hesiod’s Theogony and compare it to the biblical account of creation in Genesis. The Greek cosmos begins in chaos and unfolds through conflict, castration, and revolution. The Olympian order is established through the overthrow of the father and the suppression of what came before. By contrasting this with the biblical vision of creation and filiation, we can better understand how cosmology shapes our own modern morality, politics, and imagination. The way a culture tells the story of the gods determines how it understands authority, rebellion, and order. Thank you for your continued support.‍

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February 2026 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Feminism: The Loss of the Feminine

This is the patron video for January 2026. This is a talk I presented to a group of Ethiopian Christians, reflecting on feminism from a Christian and symbolic perspective. I explore the complementary roles of men and women in Scripture and tradition, and how modern Western ideas about liberation have shaped society—for better and for worse. The talk also addresses questions about women’s dignity, authority, motherhood, and the relationship between rights, responsibilities, and social stability, with examples drawn from the Bible, Orthodox tradition, and contemporary life. Thank you for your continued support.

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January 2026 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Are Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas the same person?

For December 2025's patron video I discuss the connection between Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas of Myra. Christ is born! Merry Christmas and thank you for your support.

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The modern storytelling trope you won't be able to unsee

For November 2025's patron video, I explore a narrative pattern that's extremely prevalent in contemporary storytelling. It's in Neil Gaiman's stories, the movies Constantine, Hellboy, K-Pop Demon Hunters, The Matrix, even superhero and vigilante stories. This trope is so ubiquitous that even Christians can be seduced by it. I hope you enjoy this video. Thank you for your continued support.

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November 2025 Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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What Is Holiness?

For October 2025’s patron video, I explore what it means for something to be sacred or holy. Holy objects and places are “dedicated” to a higher principle or purpose, ultimately God. This kind of dedication, in its various applications, forms the very structure of our reality. We ignore it at our peril.

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October 2025 Q&A

Jonathan Pageau

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Oct 31, 2025

This month's patron Q&A will be on Halloween: Friday, October 31st, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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How Free Will Actually Works

For September 2025’s patron video, I explore the question of free will, drawing on the insights of St. Maximus the Confessor. While thinkers like Sam Harris argue that free will is an illusion and always contingent on material circumstances, I show how the Christian understanding reframes freedom—not as arbitrary choice, but as submission to the good. True freedom is not transgression, but moving toward higher and higher goods, where life becomes more natural and effortless. As always, thank you for your support.

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September 2025 Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Age of Self-Esteem

For this patron video, I explore the modern idea of self-esteem—where it came from, how it shapes our culture, and why it so often leads us into confusion and disorder. I contrast this with the Christian vision of humility, which offers a path to true freedom and joy.

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August 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Friday, August 29th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out to inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com or through our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Think Like Your Enemy: The First Step in Symbolic Vision

In July 2025’s (very late) patron video, I explore the art of seeing from your enemy’s perspective. Ultimately, the ability to see other perspectives is the essence of thinking itself. I also reflect on what it means when Christ commands us to love our enemies. Thank you for your continued support.

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July 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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How the World Exists: Identity and Its Negation

For June 2025’s patron video, I reflect on the deep ontological structure behind the categories of what we can call "that" and "not that"—a fundamental pattern in how the world exists. Drawing from Genesis, I explore how identity emerges through distinction, and how the interplay of unity and multiplicity forms the fabric of reality. Thank you again for your ongoing support—it makes this work possible. Symbolism Masterclass: (Remember all Involved ($10+) patrons can get 10% off. Apply your discount code at checkout.) https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass

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June 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Rapunzel and the Evil Witch

This month (May 2025), I’m excited to give you the very first look at our upcoming fairy tale book, Rapunzel. In this video, I walk through the story’s symbolism, how it mirrors Snow White, and how we’re building a shared mythic universe. I also share a behind-the-scenes look at Heather Pollington's stunning illustrations. I can’t wait for you to see it. Visit https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/rapunzel-and-the-evil-witch to get release updates before anyone else.

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May 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The World War II Consensus is Breaking Down

Several years ago, I coined the phrase “watch the fool,” because in a world turned upside down, the fool can strangely point to what’s coming and in some ways play a role in restoring order —for good or for ill. For April 2025’s patron video, I reflect on how Kanye West has continued to play this role. He is not a prophet in the traditional sense, but a kind of tuning fork, embodying the contradictions and transformations unfolding in our culture before they happen. This becomes increasingly disturbing as the post–World War II consensus buckles beneath our feet…

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April 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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"Saved Through Childbearing" - What It Means to Be Saved

For March 2025's patron video, I delve into the passage from 1st Timothy, where St. Paul states that "women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control". I explore the meaning behind this text, St. Paul's symbolic worldview, masculinity and femininity, the implications of childbearing, and the broader context of salvation. Thank you for your continued support. You’re welcome to join me for my Symbolism Masterclass live course starting later this month. If you register before April 8th you can get a 15% discount with code: MASTERCLASS1 If you’re seeing this on or after April 8th and you’re supporting at the Involved level or higher, you can still claim 10% off. Just log into the Symbolic World website and see your discount code at the top of the course page. Use our contact form if you run into trouble. Course page: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass Log in page: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/login Contact form: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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March 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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ARC and the Duality of Our Present Moment

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Is the Alliance of Responsible Citizenship (ARC) to be a noble light in this great cultural shift, or just another laboratory of experiment in the modern age? My February 2025 patron video is a reflection on my recent experience at the ARC conference. I discuss the evolution of our ideological landscape since 2016, as well as some of the dangers of weaponizing Christianity for political purposes.

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February 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Alien Intelligence: Stargate, UFOs, AI, Psychedelics

Given the recent announcement about project Stargate, for January 2025’s patron video I delved into modernity's quest for forbidden knowledge and how it relates to today's obsession with UFOs, AI, psychedelics, and even transgenderism.

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January 2025 Patron Q&A

This month's patron Q&A will be on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Symbolism Explained: Fractals

For December 2024's patron video I explain the theory of fractal symbolism, why it's important and powerful, and how we can sometimes go wrong when we apply this symbolism.

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December 2024 Patron Q&A

December 2024's patron Q&A will occur on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at 11 am EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Restoration of Notre Dame

For November 2024's patron video I take a closer look into the restoration of Notre Dame de Paris. After a devastating fire in 2019, and 5 years of reconstruction, Notre Dame is now officially open. But did they get it right in how they rebuilt the church?

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November 2024 Patron Q&A

November 2024's patron Q&A will occur on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 2pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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My Perspective on Jordan Peterson's Discussion with Richard Dawkins

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Nov 4, 2024

For October 2024's patron video I give some comments regarding Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins' recent discussion on Jordan's podcast. Thank you for your continued support. - Their original discussion: Dawkins vs Peterson: Memes & Archetypes | Alex O’Connor Moderates | EP 491: https://youtu.be/8wBtFNj_o5k?si=aknGX5kaR-8WVduB

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October 2024 Patron Q&A

October 2024's patron Q&A will occur on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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A Special Look Behind the Scenes at Symbolic World Press

For September 2024's patron video, I give you a special behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming Symbolic World Press book projects. I really believe that we are at a turning point in storytelling. My goal as an artist has always been to create beautiful things, so I'm excited to bring you these beautiful stories in collaboration with the wonderful artists on our team. Thank you for your continued support. If you would like to pre-order Jack and the Fallen Giants and GodsDog 2 (Warrior), you can get it on sale now: https://store.thesymbolicworld.com

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September 2024 Q&A

September 2024's patron Q&A will take place on Friday, September 27th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Two Sacrifices That Establish Identity

For August 2024's patron-only video, I discuss the two aspects of the Atonement sacrifice that was made on the holiest day of the year in the Old Testament. This way of reconciling the people of Israel with God is a model that shows us how all identities are established - from human groups like nations and sports teams to something as simple as a cup. Thank you all for your continued support.

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August 2024 Patron Q&A

August 2024's patron Q&A will take place on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Symbolism of the Wounded Ear

For July 2024's patron-only video, I do something I haven’t done before, which is to discuss something I haven't figured out yet. In this video, I speculate on the symbolism of the wounded ear, primarily drawing from instances of the pattern in Scripture. Thank you for your support.

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July 2024 Patron Q&A

June 2024's Q&A will take place on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Did God Want Adam and Eve to Eat the Fruit?

For June 2024’s patron-only video, I draw on St. Ephrem the Syrian’s Hymns on Paradise to explore the question of the Fall and whether God meant for Adam and Eve to eat the Fruit of the Knowledge of Good and Bad after all. As always, thank you for your support.

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June 2024 Patron Q&A

June 2024's Q&A will take place on June 27th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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The Impossibility of Atheism

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May 30, 2024

May 2024's patron video. Richard Dawkins wrote an article about how an organism becomes a model or microcosm of the world it's adapted to live in. He sent the article to Jordan Peterson, who has been using it as an argument to refute atheism. In this video, I explain the argument, which I've also used, and its implications.

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May 2024 Patron Q&A

May 2024's Q&A will take place on May 28th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Wearing a Veil Because of the Angels

For April 2024’s patron video, I discuss the controversial topic of veiling, drawing on 1 Corinthians 11 and explaining St. Paul’s strange statement, "Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels". Thank you for your support.

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April 2024 Patron Q&A

April 2024's Q&A will take place on April 24th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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March 2024 Patron Q&A

March 2024's Q&A will take place on March 18th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Reach out via our website for technical assistance if needed: https://thesymbolicworld.com/contact

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Why Bible Scholars Are Often Useless

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Mar 13, 2024

For March 2024's patron video I present a short meditation on what many modern Bible scholars, especially the atheist kind, get wrong about Scripture. Thank you for your continued support!

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The Symbolism of Body

The Patron video for February 2024 is about body and matter. This video will also help you understand why the term Mother of God is not actually controversial. I will publish two extra patron videos in the next 2 months to make up for lost time in December and January. Thank you all for your support.

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February 2024 Patron-Only Q&A

February 2024's Q&A will take place on February 23rd, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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January 2024 Patron-Only Q&A

The next patron Q&A will take place on Friday, January 26th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. Remember that patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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December 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

The next patron Q&A will take place on January 4th, 2024, at 2 pm EST. See you there! Remember that patrons of $10+ per month can submit questions in advance through The Symbolic World website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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The Dark Shadow of Santa Claus

Jonathan Pageau

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Dec 6, 2023

For November 2023's patron video, I discuss the companions of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus, like Krampus, Knecht Ruprecht, and Zwarte Piet. How can we understand this symbolism?

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November 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

November 2023's Q&A is on Thursday, November 30th, at 2 pm EST. Patrons at $10+ please submit your advance question on The Symbolic World website and remember to vote on questions: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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Where Two or Three Gather in My Name

October 2023's patron video is a follow-up to my recent video about ritualization as it emerges in the animal kingdom, as well as in normal human behavior. In this video, I emphasize the flip side of that, where you can see ritual as a pattern that descends "from heaven" to organize lower phenomena. Thank you for your continued support.

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October 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

October's Q&A is on Friday, October 27th, at 2 pm EST. Patrons at $10+ please submit your advance question on The Symbolic World website here: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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September 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Please note that this month’s Q&A will actually be next week on Monday, Oct 2nd, at 2 pm EST. If you're a $10+ patron please submit your advance question on our website: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/

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A Secret Reading of Scripture

September 2023's patron video. We often say that the Mother of God is the secret of the Church. In this video, I discuss how the Fathers understand Scripture and the kinds of connections they make to help us understand the role of the Mother of God. This example relates specifically to the Feast of the Holy Protection of the Mother of God that we celebrated last week.

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Hierarchy in Opposites

For August 2023's Patron-Only video, I talk about opposites, or duality, and how they relate to each other hierarchically, as center/margin, right-hand/left-hand, heaven/earth, and masculine/feminine. Thank you for your continued support.

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August 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons of $10+ can submit an ADVANCE QUESTION for August's Q&A on our website. Please also remember to vote on questions: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ If you're a $10+ patron but are unable to access the link above, please let us know at inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com The August 2023 Q&A will be on Thursday, 31 August 2023, at 2 PM EST. See you there!

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July 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Join us for this month's patron-only Q&A on Monday, 24 July 2023, at 8pm EST. Patrons of $10+ can submit a question in advance through our website, linked below. Popular questions with the most 'likes' will be answered first, so remember to vote as well. Submit a question: https://the-symbolic-world.circle.so/c/q-a-questions-submissions/ Thank you all for your support. See you soon.

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June 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Date: Today, Wednesday, 21 June 2023. Time: 2PM EST / 7PM UK. I will answer the most popular questions submitted by $10+ patrons, but I will also try to answer some questions in the chat. See you there!

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May 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons could submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website

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April 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons can submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website.

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My Trip to Europe

For March 2023's patron-only video, I talk about my recent trip to Europe, including seeing beautiful art and architecture in France and spending time at Mt. Athos in the middle of Lent.

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March 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons can submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website, SubscribeStar or Patreon. Questions are selected by moderators due to time constraints.

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February 2023 Patron-Only Q&A

Patrons can submit questions in advance at $10/month or more through The Symbolic World website, SubscribeStar or Patreon. Questions are selected by moderators due to time constraints.

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Gargoyle Monuments

For January 2023's Patron-Only video, we look at the symbolism of some recent controversial public monuments, including the statue on the New York courthouse and the new Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Boston. What does this mean exactly and what does it say about our current moment?

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