Floreology Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/floreology-e059dd61-809e-4dfa-9510-b380cfc5bf4e Floreology - Christianity and the science of human flourishing. Join Dr. Simon Ussher to explore human flourishing through the insights of neuroscience and psychology, philosophy and theology, biology and medicine, economics and culture. In all this, examine how these fields intersect with the practice of Christianity, and whether that helps, or hinders, human flourishing. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam 2026 Floreology.com 102c71eb-c163-508a-aef5-c7c844b9cb09 yes Floreology - The Science of Human Flourishing en Wed, 27 May 2026 23:17:28 -0700 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:18:12 -0700 http://floreology.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/oovQAcphgD6DLRNFv47p2au-asN_pJs2y4m8fiy5fIo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NzNi/MzM5NDZmNzM0OWY1/OGU1NDM4ODc5ZTk1/ZTYxOS5wbmc.jpg Floreology http://floreology.com episodic Simon Ussher Floreology - Christianity and the science of human flourishing. Join Dr. Simon Ussher to explore human flourishing through the insights of neuroscience and psychology, philosophy and theology, biology and medicine, economics and culture. In all this, examine how these fields intersect with the practice of Christianity, and whether that helps, or hinders, human flourishing. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Floreology - Christianity and the science of human flourishing. christianity, human flourishing Simon Ussher No No Why Modern Culture is Collapsing (And the Radical Solution) | Brendan Malone 8 8 Why Modern Culture is Collapsing (And the Radical Solution) | Brendan Malone full 5ff85350-93ae-4e74-b189-3e86441c16ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/adfecd7e Finding hope for the future with Brendan Malone.

Brendan's Substack https://thecounterculture.substack.com/

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⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:45 Brendan Malone's Journey into Ministry
05:00 Evolution of Ministry Focus and Cultural Shifts
08:01 What is Christian Anthropology
11:09 The Paradox of Modern Rights and Ethics
18:50 Collapse Within Western Culture
19:44 Fatherhood and the Orientation of Culture
34:30 Young Men and the Fight Within
38:40 Physicality and Spirituality: Boxing and Tradition
42:01 The Spiritual Life and the Life of Virtue
44:10 Understanding Acedia: The Loss of Joy and Purpose
48:50 Burn Out, Moral Injury and the Crisis of Purpose
53:50 The Church's Voice in the Public Sphere
59:10 The Benedict Option: Building Intentional Communities

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

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]]> Finding hope for the future with Brendan Malone.

Brendan's Substack https://thecounterculture.substack.com/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Remember More of What You Read And Watch: https://floreology.com/readwise 

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:45 Brendan Malone's Journey into Ministry
05:00 Evolution of Ministry Focus and Cultural Shifts
08:01 What is Christian Anthropology
11:09 The Paradox of Modern Rights and Ethics
18:50 Collapse Within Western Culture
19:44 Fatherhood and the Orientation of Culture
34:30 Young Men and the Fight Within
38:40 Physicality and Spirituality: Boxing and Tradition
42:01 The Spiritual Life and the Life of Virtue
44:10 Understanding Acedia: The Loss of Joy and Purpose
48:50 Burn Out, Moral Injury and the Crisis of Purpose
53:50 The Church's Voice in the Public Sphere
59:10 The Benedict Option: Building Intentional Communities

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

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#benedictoption #christiananthropology #culture

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 23:17:23 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 4144 Finding hope for the future with Brendan Malone.

Brendan's Substack https://thecounterculture.substack.com/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Remember More of What You Read And Watch: https://floreology.com/readwise 

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:45 Brendan Malone's Journey into Ministry
05:00 Evolution of Ministry Focus and Cultural Shifts
08:01 What is Christian Anthropology
11:09 The Paradox of Modern Rights and Ethics
18:50 Collapse Within Western Culture
19:44 Fatherhood and the Orientation of Culture
34:30 Young Men and the Fight Within
38:40 Physicality and Spirituality: Boxing and Tradition
42:01 The Spiritual Life and the Life of Virtue
44:10 Understanding Acedia: The Loss of Joy and Purpose
48:50 Burn Out, Moral Injury and the Crisis of Purpose
53:50 The Church's Voice in the Public Sphere
59:10 The Benedict Option: Building Intentional Communities

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

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#benedictoption #christiananthropology #culture

]]> christianity, human flourishing No Addressing The Meaning Crisis | Mahon McCann 7 7 Addressing The Meaning Crisis | Mahon McCann full 0d4f5409-4005-4e09-8eb2-16e86dc0fef6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7463941 Making sense of the meaning crisis with Mahon McCann.

Mahon's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCv51U5T8-aCUchK0oyYggrA 
'Raising The Cross' on Substack https://www.mahonmccann.com/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8
Remember More of What You Read And Watch: https://floreology.com/readwise 

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:38 Introduction to Mahon McCann
01:03 Journey into Philosophy and Technology Ethics
03:14 Understanding the Meaning Crisis
10:40 Burning It All Down
11:53 Exploring the Meaning Crisis and Its Implications
12:45 The Role of Christianity in Addressing the Meaning Crisis
18:12 Personal Journey to Catholicism
21:00 Hating The Catholic Church
24:13 The Impact of Technology on Meaning
29:31 Cultural Identity and the Catholic Church
35:15 Multiculturalism and Its Challenges
38:25 The Impact of Technology on Communication
47:58 Attention as a Moral Act
52:18 The Role of Pain and Attention in Human Experience
56:34 The Myth of Neutrality in Value Systems
01:02:50 The Hero's Journey in Christianity
01:08:12 The Revival of Catholicism in Modern Society

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

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#meaningcrisis #socialmedia #attention

]]> Making sense of the meaning crisis with Mahon McCann.

Mahon's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCv51U5T8-aCUchK0oyYggrA 
'Raising The Cross' on Substack https://www.mahonmccann.com/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8
Remember More of What You Read And Watch: https://floreology.com/readwise 

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:38 Introduction to Mahon McCann
01:03 Journey into Philosophy and Technology Ethics
03:14 Understanding the Meaning Crisis
10:40 Burning It All Down
11:53 Exploring the Meaning Crisis and Its Implications
12:45 The Role of Christianity in Addressing the Meaning Crisis
18:12 Personal Journey to Catholicism
21:00 Hating The Catholic Church
24:13 The Impact of Technology on Meaning
29:31 Cultural Identity and the Catholic Church
35:15 Multiculturalism and Its Challenges
38:25 The Impact of Technology on Communication
47:58 Attention as a Moral Act
52:18 The Role of Pain and Attention in Human Experience
56:34 The Myth of Neutrality in Value Systems
01:02:50 The Hero's Journey in Christianity
01:08:12 The Revival of Catholicism in Modern Society

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
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📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
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Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#meaningcrisis #socialmedia #attention

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 19:42:28 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 4460 Making sense of the meaning crisis with Mahon McCann.

Mahon's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCv51U5T8-aCUchK0oyYggrA 
'Raising The Cross' on Substack https://www.mahonmccann.com/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8
Remember More of What You Read And Watch: https://floreology.com/readwise 

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:38 Introduction to Mahon McCann
01:03 Journey into Philosophy and Technology Ethics
03:14 Understanding the Meaning Crisis
10:40 Burning It All Down
11:53 Exploring the Meaning Crisis and Its Implications
12:45 The Role of Christianity in Addressing the Meaning Crisis
18:12 Personal Journey to Catholicism
21:00 Hating The Catholic Church
24:13 The Impact of Technology on Meaning
29:31 Cultural Identity and the Catholic Church
35:15 Multiculturalism and Its Challenges
38:25 The Impact of Technology on Communication
47:58 Attention as a Moral Act
52:18 The Role of Pain and Attention in Human Experience
56:34 The Myth of Neutrality in Value Systems
01:02:50 The Hero's Journey in Christianity
01:08:12 The Revival of Catholicism in Modern Society

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 YOUTUBE VERSION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBq0gLwQgMo

📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#meaningcrisis #socialmedia #attention

]]> christianity, human flourishing No Young Men Awaken 6 6 Young Men Awaken full 9597fa2d-2058-46f8-b2bf-37ea97753d9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6b6e609 Young men are flocking to Christianity, and in particular to the more traditional, ancient forms.

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:33 – Young Men Becoming More Religious
01:24 – Whats Happening In Finland
01:53 – Catholic Growth In French Males and Females
02:13 – Commitment To Christ In The USA
03:23 – The Stabilization of Ancient Practices
03:44 – What It Means To Be A Man
03:59 – Being Counter Cultural
04:23 – High Demand High Stakes Christianity
04:53 – Moral Grammar, Virtue and Vice
05:57 – The Need For The Transcendent

🔗 REFERENCES
- American Bible Society. (2025). State of the Bible USA 2025. https://stateofthebible.org/
- Barna Group. (2025, April 9). New research: Belief in Jesus rises, fueled by younger adults. https://www.barna.com/research/belief-in-jesus-rises/
- Fulks, J. L., Dunaetz, D. R., & Menzies, R. P. (2025). Experiments in church-based research. Great Commission Research Journal, 17(1). https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol17/iss1/3/
- Li, X., & Chen, Y. (2025). The revival of spiritual practices: Factors influencing the “seeking deities and offering prayers” behavior of China's Generation Z on social media in an atheistic context. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1536644. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1536644
- Nelson, E., & Bullivant, S. (2026). The turning tide? Recent religious trends on the island of Ireland. Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Turning-Tide-Final-Draft.pdf
- Pew Research Center. (2025, February 26). Decline of Christianity in the U.S. has slowed, may have leveled off. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/decline-of-christianity-in-the-us-has-slowed-may-have-leveled-off/
- Tervo-Niemelä, K. (2026). Why are young men increasingly drawn to Christianity? A study of Finnish young men. Helda - University of Helsinki. https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstreams/4558031e-9c04-402d-b612-16f31e74791f/download
- Vukovic, J., & Wilkins-Laflamme, S. (2025). The three stages of religious decline around the world: The P-I-B sequence. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 122(34), e2421356122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2421356122

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 YOUTUBE VERSION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWIMa46R25Q

📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#youngmen #christianity #catholicism

]]> Young men are flocking to Christianity, and in particular to the more traditional, ancient forms.

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:33 – Young Men Becoming More Religious
01:24 – Whats Happening In Finland
01:53 – Catholic Growth In French Males and Females
02:13 – Commitment To Christ In The USA
03:23 – The Stabilization of Ancient Practices
03:44 – What It Means To Be A Man
03:59 – Being Counter Cultural
04:23 – High Demand High Stakes Christianity
04:53 – Moral Grammar, Virtue and Vice
05:57 – The Need For The Transcendent

🔗 REFERENCES
- American Bible Society. (2025). State of the Bible USA 2025. https://stateofthebible.org/
- Barna Group. (2025, April 9). New research: Belief in Jesus rises, fueled by younger adults. https://www.barna.com/research/belief-in-jesus-rises/
- Fulks, J. L., Dunaetz, D. R., & Menzies, R. P. (2025). Experiments in church-based research. Great Commission Research Journal, 17(1). https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol17/iss1/3/
- Li, X., & Chen, Y. (2025). The revival of spiritual practices: Factors influencing the “seeking deities and offering prayers” behavior of China's Generation Z on social media in an atheistic context. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1536644. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1536644
- Nelson, E., & Bullivant, S. (2026). The turning tide? Recent religious trends on the island of Ireland. Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Turning-Tide-Final-Draft.pdf
- Pew Research Center. (2025, February 26). Decline of Christianity in the U.S. has slowed, may have leveled off. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/decline-of-christianity-in-the-us-has-slowed-may-have-leveled-off/
- Tervo-Niemelä, K. (2026). Why are young men increasingly drawn to Christianity? A study of Finnish young men. Helda - University of Helsinki. https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstreams/4558031e-9c04-402d-b612-16f31e74791f/download
- Vukovic, J., & Wilkins-Laflamme, S. (2025). The three stages of religious decline around the world: The P-I-B sequence. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 122(34), e2421356122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2421356122

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 YOUTUBE VERSION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWIMa46R25Q

📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#youngmen #christianity #catholicism

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 363 Young men are flocking to Christianity, and in particular to the more traditional, ancient forms.

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:33 – Young Men Becoming More Religious
01:24 – Whats Happening In Finland
01:53 – Catholic Growth In French Males and Females
02:13 – Commitment To Christ In The USA
03:23 – The Stabilization of Ancient Practices
03:44 – What It Means To Be A Man
03:59 – Being Counter Cultural
04:23 – High Demand High Stakes Christianity
04:53 – Moral Grammar, Virtue and Vice
05:57 – The Need For The Transcendent

🔗 REFERENCES
- American Bible Society. (2025). State of the Bible USA 2025. https://stateofthebible.org/
- Barna Group. (2025, April 9). New research: Belief in Jesus rises, fueled by younger adults. https://www.barna.com/research/belief-in-jesus-rises/
- Fulks, J. L., Dunaetz, D. R., & Menzies, R. P. (2025). Experiments in church-based research. Great Commission Research Journal, 17(1). https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol17/iss1/3/
- Li, X., & Chen, Y. (2025). The revival of spiritual practices: Factors influencing the “seeking deities and offering prayers” behavior of China's Generation Z on social media in an atheistic context. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1536644. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1536644
- Nelson, E., & Bullivant, S. (2026). The turning tide? Recent religious trends on the island of Ireland. Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Turning-Tide-Final-Draft.pdf
- Pew Research Center. (2025, February 26). Decline of Christianity in the U.S. has slowed, may have leveled off. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/decline-of-christianity-in-the-us-has-slowed-may-have-leveled-off/
- Tervo-Niemelä, K. (2026). Why are young men increasingly drawn to Christianity? A study of Finnish young men. Helda - University of Helsinki. https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstreams/4558031e-9c04-402d-b612-16f31e74791f/download
- Vukovic, J., & Wilkins-Laflamme, S. (2025). The three stages of religious decline around the world: The P-I-B sequence. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 122(34), e2421356122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2421356122

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 YOUTUBE VERSION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWIMa46R25Q

📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#youngmen #christianity #catholicism

]]> christianity, human flourishing No Why Thoreau Helps Us Thrive | Samuel Alexander 5 5 Why Thoreau Helps Us Thrive | Samuel Alexander full 11c51750-714f-4e1c-b9d4-77bbc51bd7d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c77b89c Samuel Alexander discusses Thoreau, simplicity, degrowth, and meaning.
Read more of his work at https://SamuelAlexander.info

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:25 The Vision of Prosperous Descent
03:00 Material Standard of Living vs Quality of Life
04:25 The Double and Triple Dividend
05:05 Living More With Less
08:50 Individualism vs. Collectivism in Economics
10:44 What To Do With Our Lives?
14:03 Enlightened Self Interest
15:07 Suburbs as Sites of Transformation
15:23 What is Degrowth?
17:53 Degrowth in the Suburbs
19:21 What If Contraction is Unplanned?
21:57 Are We See Early Civilizational Deterioration?
23:36 Value Shifts and Technological Tools
29:22 Technology Can Be Seductive

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 PODCAST VERSIONS
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floreology/id1888102939
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7585zSgny23cfx4vwRdeta

📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#thoreau #degrowth #gametheory

]]> Samuel Alexander discusses Thoreau, simplicity, degrowth, and meaning.
Read more of his work at https://SamuelAlexander.info

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:25 The Vision of Prosperous Descent
03:00 Material Standard of Living vs Quality of Life
04:25 The Double and Triple Dividend
05:05 Living More With Less
08:50 Individualism vs. Collectivism in Economics
10:44 What To Do With Our Lives?
14:03 Enlightened Self Interest
15:07 Suburbs as Sites of Transformation
15:23 What is Degrowth?
17:53 Degrowth in the Suburbs
19:21 What If Contraction is Unplanned?
21:57 Are We See Early Civilizational Deterioration?
23:36 Value Shifts and Technological Tools
29:22 Technology Can Be Seductive

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 PODCAST VERSIONS
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floreology/id1888102939
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7585zSgny23cfx4vwRdeta

📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#thoreau #degrowth #gametheory

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 00:37:47 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 1887 Samuel Alexander discusses Thoreau, simplicity, degrowth, and meaning.
Read more of his work at https://SamuelAlexander.info

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:25 The Vision of Prosperous Descent
03:00 Material Standard of Living vs Quality of Life
04:25 The Double and Triple Dividend
05:05 Living More With Less
08:50 Individualism vs. Collectivism in Economics
10:44 What To Do With Our Lives?
14:03 Enlightened Self Interest
15:07 Suburbs as Sites of Transformation
15:23 What is Degrowth?
17:53 Degrowth in the Suburbs
19:21 What If Contraction is Unplanned?
21:57 Are We See Early Civilizational Deterioration?
23:36 Value Shifts and Technological Tools
29:22 Technology Can Be Seductive

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

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#thoreau #degrowth #gametheory

]]> christianity, human flourishing No Turning Trauma Into Flourishing | Frank Ritchie 4 4 Turning Trauma Into Flourishing | Frank Ritchie full 6776630c-6c85-44fb-9d39-05d64f56c899 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10cd6bcb Frank Ritchie is a man who has lived his life at the intersection of the sacred and the everyday. For years, you’ve heard his voice as a broadcaster on Newstalk ZB, podcasts, and across Christian media such as Life FM and Rhema, but his deeper work happens in the quiet spaces, working as a media chaplain.

After years of serving as an ordained minister in a Protestant denomination, Frank recently followed a long, winding road into the Catholic Church—a move that reflects his deep love for ancient liturgy and the "old tech" of tradition. Today, he writes at Along the Way, where he explores a lived faith, and how we can find a sense of home in a world that feels increasingly fragmented.

Frank's Substack: https://frankritchie.substack.com/
Christian Broadcasting Association: https://cba.org.nz/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:30 - The Birth of Floreology
03:30 - Nature vs. Nurture: The Soil of Our Lives
07:57 - Embracing Struggles: The Path to Flourishing
12:20 - The Role of Chaplaincy: Listening and Presence
16:20 - Navigating the Media Landscape: A Love-Hate Relationship
20:55 - The Screwtape Letters
22:00 - Benevolence vs. Malevolence: The Impact of Media Consumption
27:30 - The Physicality of Faith
30:45 - Bridging the Gap: Commentary vs. Real Struggles
34:30 - The Art of Conversation: Authenticity and Curiosity
37:55 - A Broader Vision of Salvation
46:45 - The Significance of the Eucharist
49:10 - Yearning for Ritual and Tradition

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

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]]> Frank Ritchie is a man who has lived his life at the intersection of the sacred and the everyday. For years, you’ve heard his voice as a broadcaster on Newstalk ZB, podcasts, and across Christian media such as Life FM and Rhema, but his deeper work happens in the quiet spaces, working as a media chaplain.

After years of serving as an ordained minister in a Protestant denomination, Frank recently followed a long, winding road into the Catholic Church—a move that reflects his deep love for ancient liturgy and the "old tech" of tradition. Today, he writes at Along the Way, where he explores a lived faith, and how we can find a sense of home in a world that feels increasingly fragmented.

Frank's Substack: https://frankritchie.substack.com/
Christian Broadcasting Association: https://cba.org.nz/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:30 - The Birth of Floreology
03:30 - Nature vs. Nurture: The Soil of Our Lives
07:57 - Embracing Struggles: The Path to Flourishing
12:20 - The Role of Chaplaincy: Listening and Presence
16:20 - Navigating the Media Landscape: A Love-Hate Relationship
20:55 - The Screwtape Letters
22:00 - Benevolence vs. Malevolence: The Impact of Media Consumption
27:30 - The Physicality of Faith
30:45 - Bridging the Gap: Commentary vs. Real Struggles
34:30 - The Art of Conversation: Authenticity and Curiosity
37:55 - A Broader Vision of Salvation
46:45 - The Significance of the Eucharist
49:10 - Yearning for Ritual and Tradition

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 PODCAST VERSIONS
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floreology/id1888102939
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7585zSgny23cfx4vwRdeta

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Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 3231 Frank Ritchie is a man who has lived his life at the intersection of the sacred and the everyday. For years, you’ve heard his voice as a broadcaster on Newstalk ZB, podcasts, and across Christian media such as Life FM and Rhema, but his deeper work happens in the quiet spaces, working as a media chaplain.

After years of serving as an ordained minister in a Protestant denomination, Frank recently followed a long, winding road into the Catholic Church—a move that reflects his deep love for ancient liturgy and the "old tech" of tradition. Today, he writes at Along the Way, where he explores a lived faith, and how we can find a sense of home in a world that feels increasingly fragmented.

Frank's Substack: https://frankritchie.substack.com/
Christian Broadcasting Association: https://cba.org.nz/

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:30 - The Birth of Floreology
03:30 - Nature vs. Nurture: The Soil of Our Lives
07:57 - Embracing Struggles: The Path to Flourishing
12:20 - The Role of Chaplaincy: Listening and Presence
16:20 - Navigating the Media Landscape: A Love-Hate Relationship
20:55 - The Screwtape Letters
22:00 - Benevolence vs. Malevolence: The Impact of Media Consumption
27:30 - The Physicality of Faith
30:45 - Bridging the Gap: Commentary vs. Real Struggles
34:30 - The Art of Conversation: Authenticity and Curiosity
37:55 - A Broader Vision of Salvation
46:45 - The Significance of the Eucharist
49:10 - Yearning for Ritual and Tradition

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 PODCAST VERSIONS
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floreology/id1888102939
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7585zSgny23cfx4vwRdeta

📝 LEGAL & DISCLOSURES
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Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

]]> christianity, human flourishing No Metaphors We Live By | Joey Millington 3 3 Metaphors We Live By | Joey Millington full 18fe215b-1c97-42f3-b566-2920713ae1bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4eda8a2 Joey Millington is a Lecturer at Laidlaw College and a PhD student whose research explores 'metaphor theory'—how the mental images we use to describe our communities actually shape the way we lead and live as Christians.

Joey's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorjoey

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:35 - Foundational Metaphors
06:40 - Missteps of the Enlightenment
12:55 - The Mystery of the Gospel
22:00 - The Given-ness of the World
29:30 - The End of Religion
31:35 - Adam-Christ Typology
41:10 - The Deconstruction of Secularism
50:53 - The Consequence of the Wrong Metaphors
1:01:12 - How we Position Ourselves in the World

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
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]]> Joey Millington is a Lecturer at Laidlaw College and a PhD student whose research explores 'metaphor theory'—how the mental images we use to describe our communities actually shape the way we lead and live as Christians.

Joey's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorjoey

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:35 - Foundational Metaphors
06:40 - Missteps of the Enlightenment
12:55 - The Mystery of the Gospel
22:00 - The Given-ness of the World
29:30 - The End of Religion
31:35 - Adam-Christ Typology
41:10 - The Deconstruction of Secularism
50:53 - The Consequence of the Wrong Metaphors
1:01:12 - How we Position Ourselves in the World

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 PODCAST VERSIONS
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floreology/id1888102939
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7585zSgny23cfx4vwRdeta

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Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:50:00 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 4094 Joey Millington is a Lecturer at Laidlaw College and a PhD student whose research explores 'metaphor theory'—how the mental images we use to describe our communities actually shape the way we lead and live as Christians.

Joey's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorjoey

🔗 MENTIONS & RESOURCES
Join the Floreology Community: https://floreology.com
Im8 Holistic Nutrition: https://floreology.com/im8

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
01:35 - Foundational Metaphors
06:40 - Missteps of the Enlightenment
12:55 - The Mystery of the Gospel
22:00 - The Given-ness of the World
29:30 - The End of Religion
31:35 - Adam-Christ Typology
41:10 - The Deconstruction of Secularism
50:53 - The Consequence of the Wrong Metaphors
1:01:12 - How we Position Ourselves in the World

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

📱 CONNECT WITH ME
https://www.instagram.com/floreology/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/simonussher

🎧 PODCAST VERSIONS
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/floreology/id1888102939
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7585zSgny23cfx4vwRdeta

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Disclaimer: The content in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

]]> christianity, human flourishing No Praying The Rosary: Better than Mindfulness? 2 2 Praying The Rosary: Better than Mindfulness? full 4e492086-373a-48c6-85d4-f60cbaa6c0ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fa55932 Praying the Rosary is an ancient technique, but largely ignored in the research community. A recent study, published in 2025 by Oviedo et al. challenges that, and suggests that the Rosary may be a highly effective tool for human flourishing, possibly more so than mindfulness.

]]> Praying the Rosary is an ancient technique, but largely ignored in the research community. A recent study, published in 2025 by Oviedo et al. challenges that, and suggests that the Rosary may be a highly effective tool for human flourishing, possibly more so than mindfulness.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:36:29 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 405 Praying the Rosary is an ancient technique, but largely ignored in the research community. A recent study, published in 2025 by Oviedo et al. challenges that, and suggests that the Rosary may be a highly effective tool for human flourishing, possibly more so than mindfulness.

]]> christianity, the rosary, human flourishing No Floreology - The Science of Human Flourishing 1 1 Floreology - The Science of Human Flourishing trailer 4d2e33eb-8e02-4933-b222-81b10fea97c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12c3e689 Floreology - the science of human flourishing.

Join Dr. Simon Ussher to explore human flourishing through the insights of neuroscience and psychology, philosophy and theology, biology and medicine, economics and culture.

In all this,  examine  how these fields intersect with the practice of Christianity, and whether that helps,  or hinders, human flourishing.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam 

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Join Dr. Simon Ussher to explore human flourishing through the insights of neuroscience and psychology, philosophy and theology, biology and medicine, economics and culture.

In all this,  examine  how these fields intersect with the practice of Christianity, and whether that helps,  or hinders, human flourishing.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:25:36 -0700 Simon Ussher Simon Ussher 107 Floreology - the science of human flourishing.

Join Dr. Simon Ussher to explore human flourishing through the insights of neuroscience and psychology, philosophy and theology, biology and medicine, economics and culture.

In all this,  examine  how these fields intersect with the practice of Christianity, and whether that helps,  or hinders, human flourishing.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam 

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