Episode 2: Spirituality & Modernity

Between Shelves

Welcome to Between Shelves, where we make connections between literature, theology, philosophy, psychology and culture. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of race, spirituality, psychology, and meta-modernism. Each episode invites you into a thought-provoking journey, unpacking how these elements shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. We invite you to Between Shelves to Learn, Listen and Become.

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Episode 2: Notes

Spirituality & Modernity

In this episode of Between Shelves, we explore the intersection of Spirituality & Modernity, diving into how contemporary literature and film engage with spiritual themes in a rapidly evolving world. From nuanced metaphysical undertones to bold explorations of faith, we examine how modern creators challenge and reinterpret spirituality in ways that resonate with today’s complexities. Join us as we unpack the interplay of spirituality with race, psychology, and meta-modernism, offering fresh insights into how these forces shape the narratives we consume and our evolving understanding of the human experience.

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Our Podcast Bibliography

Alves, Rubem A. A Theology of Human Hope. Corpus Books, 1971.

———. The Poet, the Warrior, the Prophet. London: Scm Press, 2002.

———. Tomorrow’s Child: Imagination, Creativity, and the Rebirth of Culture. Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2011.

Du Bois, W.E.B. The Souls of Black Folk. Chicago: A. C. McClurg and Co., 1903.

Fanon, Frantz. Black Skin, White Masks. NY: Grove Press, 2008.

———. The Wretched of the Earth. Cape Town: Kwela Books, 1961.

Mullan, Jennifer. Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice. W. W. Norton & Company, 2023.