What is the opposite of “disillusionment”?

“Your true home is a place you have not yet been but have sensed all along…” - Brian Zahnd, from Unseen ExistencesBrian Zahnd is no stranger to controversy, but it’s possible at this time that one of the most controversial things he could say is that there is a reality that neither science nor our senses can reliably define; existences that are unseen. This is the very topic of his latest book, and we that book as a launching pad to talk about the impact of Greek and/or Platonic thought on the New Testament, the microtonal rock of Angine de Poitrine, the potential exhaustion of revivalism, and much much more. While listening to the pod, check out Unseen Existences, Brian’s Substack (especially his four-part companion to Unseen Existences, The Reverend), and while you’re at it, bookmark The Silent’s relevant album, Unseen.To watch instead of just listen, either check it out on YouTube or click below. 👇Chapters:00:01 - Introduction and Setting the Scene06:15 - Brian Zahnd’s Journey and Writing Career09:12 - The Influence of Music and Pop Culture14:11 - The Nature of Writing and Content Creation19:15 - Exploring Heaven and Spirituality24:23 - Philosophical Materialism and Its Implications29:14 - Christianity and Platonic Thought33:12 - Deconstruction vs. Transformation in Faith37:16 - A Journey Beyond American Christianity40:27 - Critique of Charismatic Christianity43:21 - Navigating Political Landscapes in Faith50:07 - The Exhaustion of Revivalism57:04 - Living Ordinary Lives in Faith01:05:03 - Understanding Our True HomeBrian Zahnd - https://brianzahnd.com/“Unseen Existences” - https://www.amazon.ca/Unseen-Existences-Heaven-Divine-Mystery/dp/1514005646/Brian’s Substack - https://substack.com/@brianzahnd“The Reverend” (short story) - https://substack.com/home/post/p-196905954“Unseen” (by The Silent) - keywords:Spirituality, Unseen Realm, Christian Orthodoxy, Culture, Faith, Theology, Book Review, Christian Lifekey topics:The unseen realm and its significance in faithThe influence of culture and pop culture on spiritualityThe relationship between materialism and spiritual longingThe role of Christian orthodoxy in contemporary faithThe impact of revivalism and charismatic movements Get full access to Marc Jolicoeur (aka Jolly Thoughts) at marcjolicoeur.substack.com/subscribe