Story, Symbol, and Meaning: Another Legacy Highlight with Jonathan Pageau

🎙️ Episode 52 – Story, Symbol, and Meaning: Another Legacy Highlight with Jonathan PageauIn this second Lion Legacy Highlight with Orthodox icon carver and symbolic thinker Jonathan Pageau, we dive even deeper into the intersection of faith, art, EMDR therapy, and how storytelling reveals hidden meaning in our lives.Jonathan reflects on the cultural moment we're in—where meaning is collapsing for many, and how recovering symbolic thinking may be the key to healing our fractured world.🔍 We explore:Why modern culture feels fragmented, anxious, and void of meaningThe collapse of religious authority and narrative coherenceHow symbolism isn’t abstraction—it’s structure for the soulWhy humans are wired for meaning, not just informationThe surprising overlap between trauma therapy and symbolic thinkingIf you've ever felt disconnected from the deeper meaning of your life—or if you're looking for a way to integrate faith, art, healing, and masculine identity—this short-form conversation is rich with insight.👇 COMMENT BELOW:What’s a story or symbol that shaped how you see the world?—📘 Free Devotional + Weekly Tools:https://escapethecagenow.com/subscribe/📞 Book a free consult:https://escapethecagenow.com/call/👕 Merch, mugs, and more:https://escapethecagenow.com/shop/Click here to watch a video of this episode.’ Click here to view the episode transcript.’ 🦁 About the Lion Counseling PodcastThe Lion Counseling Podcast exists to help high-achieving Christian men overcome trauma, anxiety, and burnout through faith-integrated therapy and coaching. New episodes every Tuesday.