Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
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Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
413 - Heidi White - The Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life
The Symbolic World
47 minutes
1 month ago
413 - Heidi White - The Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life
In this conversation, I sit down with author and educator Heidi White to discuss her new book, The Divided Soul. We explore the story of the prodigal son, the tension between duty and desire, and how these themes echo through literature, culture, and our own lives. Heidi shares insights from the Bible, classical works, and pop culture, showing that many stories reflect this deep human struggle.
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Timestamps 00:00 - Coming up 01:40 - Intro music 02:04 - Introduction 02:48 - The prodigal son 05:32 - Duty and desire 07:17 - Paradise as unity 13:02 - Why the duality? 17:36 - Sins of the right hand and the left hand 20:49 - Ordering desire 27:30 - Examples 33:28 - Repentance and sacrifice 38:04 - Christ's version of this pattern 44:24 - Heidi's vision
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The Symbolic World
Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
