233. Jerry and Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue | Philosophers Answer: What Is Love

Questions? Comments? Text Us!Welcome to the debut of a new series: Jerry and Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue, a conversation between two philosophers who are also deeply in love. This is not just a love story. It is an exploration of what love means at the level of reality itself.In this episode, Dr. Abigail L. Rosenthal and Dr. Jerry L. Martin ask a question deeply human and spiritually profound: What is love and what does it reveal about the nature of the world we live in?Through personal recollection, philosophical reflection, and cultural insight, they explore:The stroke of lightning: Romantic love as a break in the surface of realityWhy biblical love stories begin the work of GodRachel as the sine qua non of sacred historyLove as an ontological force more than emotion, embedded in beingSpiritual meaning beyond religion, through feeling, intuition, and integrityCultural contrasts: European vs. American views on love, purpose, and compatibilityThe role of gratitude, authenticity, and moral seriousness in real connectionWhat it means to live in a disenchanted world and how love re-enchants it"Love is not a delusion. It is what moves the sun and the other stars.” – Abigail L. RosenthalJerry and Abigail remind us that truth is not always found in the dominant worldview. Often, it comes from moments that break through: a glance, a conversation, a shared fight for something that matters.This intimate dialogue speaks to those who live at the edge of conventional categories, those who are spiritual but not religious, seekers of meaning, lovers of wisdom.If you’ve ever felt there must be more to love than psychology, more to life than surface logic, this is your episode.Begin here. With feeling. With thought. With two philosophers, in love.Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Stay ConnectedShare your thoughts or questions at [email protected]📖 Get the bookShare Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube