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Hunger for Wholeness

Center for Christogenesis

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1 week ago

Ilia Delio welcomes back Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining to probe a live question for faith communities today: when our concepts of God become narrow—or distorted—how do they derail spiritual growth and even undermine justice? Hillary names the fears that keep churches clinging to old power structures, and offers a pastoral imagination big enough for an evolving, more-than-abstract God. From “theology police” moments in grief care to the responsibility we bear as Christ’s body, she invites a shift f...

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Ilia Delio welcomes back Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining to probe a live question for faith communities today: when our concepts of God become narrow—or distorted—how do they derail spiritual growth and even undermine justice? Hillary names the fears that keep churches clinging to old power structures, and offers a pastoral imagination big enough for an evolving, more-than-abstract God. From “theology police” moments in grief care to the responsibility we bear as Christ’s body, she invites a shift f...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Society & Culture,

Episodes (20/93)

Hunger for Wholeness

Practices That Weave Us Back Together with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining

Ilia Delio welcomes back Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining to probe a live question for faith communities today: when our concepts of God become narrow—or distorted—how do they derail spiritual growth and even undermine justice? Hillary names the fears that keep churches clinging to old power structures, and offers a pastoral imagination big enough for an evolving, more-than-abstract God. From “theology police” moments in grief care to the responsibility we bear as Christ’s body, she invites a shift f...

1 week ago

27 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

When Politics Show Up in Pastoral Care with Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Ilia Delio talks with Episcopal priest and spiritual director Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining about what happens when public life shows up in the parish—how pastors can hold political tension without letting church life collapse into partisanship, and why hope and joy remain non-negotiable in a polarized age. Together they explore a renewed mystical imagination for Christianity: experience that leads to transformation, and transformation that bears fruit in j...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

Are We Developing Consciousness? or Worshipping Technology? with Don Viney (Part 2)

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Robert Nicastro continues his conversation with philosopher Don Viney. Together, they explore Teilhard de Chardin’s vision of a planetary mind—asking whether today’s global networks are cultivating consciousness and love, or tempting us to worship technology for its own sake. What happens when tools eclipse persons? When CGI and AI overwhelm story and relationship? Viney contrasts spectacle with narrative and argues that technology should serve the gro...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How Non-Toxic Concepts of God Can Still Satisfy with Don Viney (Part 1)

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Robert Nicastro sits down with philosopher and musician Don Viney to trace his journey from the arts to philosophy—and the unexpected conversion that led him to process thought. Together, they explore the creative tension between art and thought, and how beauty, music, and literature often touch places philosophical language cannot reach. Don shares formative moments from studying with Charles Hartshorne and his early fascination with Teilhard de Chard...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How to "Fall Up" into a Collective Future with Terrence Deacon (Part 2)

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio continues her conversation with neuroanthropologist Terrence Deacon. Together, they explore how we might “fall up” into a collective future—probing the limits of machines and minds, and why complexity in nature often emerges not by work, but by play. What happens when we mistake computation for thinking? When our tools become mirrors and we fall for our own reflection? From Plato’s worry about writing to today’s large language models, De...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How Abstractions Impact Ecological Crisis with Terrence Deacon (Part 1)

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio engages neuroanthropologist Terrence Deacon. Together, they probe the paradox of presence and absence—how constraint, incompleteness, and time shape mind, language, and the emergence of human meaning. From Charles Sanders Peirce to Claude Shannon, Deacon traces a lineage that reframes form not as what’s added, but as what’s held back. What happens when we privilege what’s present while ignoring the creative force of what’s missing? How d...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How Prayer Deepens Consciousness with Iain McGilchrist (Part 2)

In this continuation of their rich exchange, Sr. Ilia Delio and Dr. Iain McGilchrist explore the deeper dimensions of consciousness—and how our overreliance on the left hemisphere of the brain distorts our understanding of reality, relationships, and even God. Together, they reflect on: How attentiveness shapes the way we relate to the worldThe role of environment in forming perception and meaningWhy prayer, nature, and human relationships are vital to human flourishingThe distinction between...

3 months ago

28 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How Left and Right Brain Explain Our World with Iain McGilchrist (Part 1)

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio engages renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Iain McGilchrist. Together, they explore the profound implications of the brain’s divided hemispheres—and how our overreliance on the left brain might be shaping Western culture in unexpected ways. What happens when we privilege abstract data over embodied experience? When mechanistic thinking crowds out emotional understanding and context? Drawing from his influential works The Master and His...

3 months ago

30 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

What Can Religion Offer in Times of Disruption with Jared Morningstar (Part 2)

In the second half of her conversation with independent scholar Jared Morningstar, Sr. Ilia Delio explores how religion might evolve in light of today’s ecological and cultural disruptions. Drawing from Islamic philosophy, metamodernism, and process thought, Ilia and Jared consider what it means to reimagine religion in a world shaped by uncertainty, pluralism, and accelerating technology. Together they ask: Can an ecological worldview renew religious imagination? What is metamodernism, and h...

4 months ago

35 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

Can Science Alone Overcome Patriarchy and Tribalism with Jared Morningstar (Part 1)

In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio speaks with independent scholar Jared Morningstar about the transformative potential of science-informed spirituality. Drawing from Islamic philosophy, including the thought of Muhammad Iqbal, Jared explores how process thought might bridge religious divides and invite a deeper interfaith convergence—one grounded in creativity, ecological awareness, and scientific integrity. Together, Sr. Ilia and Jared reflect on the long but fractured ...

4 months ago

32 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

Can We Learn Ethics from Quantum Physics with Adam Clark (Part 2)

In the second part of Ilia Delio’s conversation with theologian Adam Clark, the focus shifts to questions at the intersection of power, technology, and ethics. How does liberation theology speak to the structures of modern technological society—and what does it say about the nature of evil? Together, Ilia and Adam explore: The social implications of technology (and it’s power)How liberation theology can challenge systems of injustice in a digital ageWhether quantum physics can offer a foundat...

4 months ago

43 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

What Future Does Black Theology Imagine with Adam Clark (Part 1)

Ilia Delio sits down with theologian and scholar Adam Clark for a wide-ranging conversation on the roots and future of Black theology. A student of the late James Cone—the founding voice of Black liberation theology—Adam brings deep theological insight and cultural awareness to questions at the heart of faith, justice, and the human story. Together, Ilia and Adam explore: What Black theology is and why it mattersThe unique contributions of Black theology to the broader Christian traditionHow ...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How AI Will Shape Personhood with Gregory Stock (Part 2)

Hunger for Wholeness continues with the second part of Ilia Delio’s thought-provoking conversation with biophysicist, entrepreneur, and author Gregory Stock. In this episode, Ilia and Gregory explore how human motivations, ethics, and the evolving sense of personhood are deeply entangled with the rapid advancement of technology—and how technology, in turn, is reshaping who we are becoming. Together, they ask: Should our ethics guide the development of AI and technology—or is technology shapin...

5 months ago

24 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How AI May Guide Us with Gregory Stock (Part 1)

In this conversation, Ilia Delio speaks with biophysicist, entrepreneur, and author Gregory Stock. Known for his groundbreaking ideas about biotechnology and the future of humanity, Gregory shares the story behind his influential book Metaman and offers insights into how technology is shaping—and destabilizing—our species and planet. Ilia and Gregory discuss: What does nature teach us about the evolution of technology?Why does technological progress feel so unsettling?Can AI help protect huma...

6 months ago

33 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How Scripture Can Still Evolve with Peter Enns (Part 2)

In Part 2 of Ilia Delio’s conversation with author and biblical scholar Peter Enns, we explore deeper dimensions of scripture—and how our understanding of it must evolve alongside us. Together, Ilia and Pete examine how the Bible is often misused as a political and cultural tool, and they ask: Can scripture still offer wisdom in a world facing ecological collapse, moral polarization, and spiritual disconnection? This episode approaches: The New Testament through the lens of change and complex...

6 months ago

32 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How to Read Scripture with Peter Enns (Part 1)

Hunger for Wholeness is back with a brand new season—and we’re beginning with a deep and timely conversation about one the most timeless texts. In this season-opening episode, Ilia Delio speaks with biblical scholar and bestselling author Peter Enns. Known for his accessible, thoughtful takes on scripture, Pete invites us to rethink how we read the Bible in a world shaped by science, technology, and evolving consciousness. Together, Ilia and Pete ask: Can scripture still speak meaningfully to...

7 months ago

28 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How to Pursue Religious Depth with John D. Caputo (Part 2)

How to Pursue Religious Depth with John D. Caputo (Part 2)In our final episode of this season, Ilia Delio asks philosopher-theologian Jack Caputo more about religious depth in light of what he calls weak theology. Plus, Jack compares AI to angelology, and Ilia asks how theo-poetics can help us respond to the challenges posed by technology and the crises of our day.ABOUT JOHN D. CAPUTO“The name of God is the name of the impossible, and the love of God transports us beyond ourselves and the con...

11 months ago

30 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

Is God-Talk Necessary? with John D. Caputo (Part 1)

Ilia Delio sits down with philosopher-theologian John D. Saputo (Jack). Ilia asks Jack about how he got from Continental Philosophy to what he calls weak theology, and theo-poetics. Then they tackle the big, enduring question Jack and Ilia like to often ask—what is going on “in the name of God?” and why it might benefit us to stop talking about “God.”ABOUT JOHN D. CAPUTO“The name of God is the name of the impossible, and the love of God transports us beyond ourselves and the constraints impos...

11 months ago

25 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

When Wholeness Arrives with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 2)

When Wholeness Arrives with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 2)Ilia Delio and Bayo Akomolafe continue their conversation about navigating the legacy of modernity and our journey into the future as a species. Bayo shares his perspective on the legacies of ingenious thought—particularly how it’s seen from the West. They ask, whether we ever arrive at wholeness? And what, if anything, does politics have to do with it?ABOUT BAYO AKOMOLAFE“The idea of slowing down is not about getting answers, it is about que...

1 year ago

29 minutes

Hunger for Wholeness

How (Post-)Humans Evolve with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 1)

How (Post-)Humans Evolve with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 1)Ilia Delio is joined by the prolific writer and activist Bayo Akomolafe. Bayo shares with us about his Christian background, growing up as the son of a diplomat in Nigeria. Ilia asks Bayo about how he has uniquely wrestled with the legacy of modernity and Western thought and his own unique approach to process and post-humanist thought.ABOUT BAYO AKOMOLAFE“The idea of slowing down is not about getting answers, it is about questioning our que...

1 year ago

28 minutes