Between Shelves

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.

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In 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art, we navigate the intersections of race, gender, culture, and spirituality, uncovering how Meta-Modernism disrupts outdated frameworks and opens new pathways for Self-discovery and connection.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!

Anti- 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.

Whitehead, 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.