Wisdom Unlocked with Santara Gonzales

WISDOM UNLOCKED WITH SANTARA GONZALES FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play Santara Gonzales has years of experience running restorative programs in ten adult prisons throughout the state of California. She has introduced incarcerated men and women to Stoic principles, providing them with access to tools and insights. This has helped them […]

Stoicism and the Great Religious Traditions with Sofia Koutlaki

STOICISM & THE GREAT RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS WITH SOFIA KOUTLAKI FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play Dr Sofia Koutlaki is a Greek writer, author of Among the Iranians: A Guide to Iran’s Culture and Customs. Her academic trajectory traced a line through English literature, the Classics, and linguistics. She analysed Iranian politeness, […]

The Power of Ancient Languages & Texts with Judith Stove

THE POWER OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES & TEXTS WITH JUDITH STOVE FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play Judith Stove is an Australian writer, researcher, and mother of two adult sons. She has published two books on the life and times of Jane Austen, and many articles on history and literature. She and […]

On Prayer & Presence with Brian Russell

ON PRAYER & PRESENCE WITH BRIAN RUSSELL FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play Brian D. Russell, Ph.D, is an award winning teacher, speaker, and spiritual coach. He serves as Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary (Orlando campus). His personal mission is to contemplate, learn, and practice the deepest truths […]

The Path of the Mystic with Anthony Arismendi

THE PATH OF THE MYSTIC WITH ANTHONY ARISMENDI FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play Anthony Arismendi moved to the United States from Venezuela as a teenager in the mid-seventies with the dream of becoming a US citizen and an FBI agent—despite the fact that he couldn’t speak a word of English. […]

Stoicism, Bullying, and Beyond with Matthew Sharpe

STOICISM, BULLYING, AND BEYOND WITH MATTHEW SHARPE FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play Assoc. Prof. Matt Sharpe teaches philosophy at Deakin University, and since 2010 has increasingly been teaching Stoic contents, and engaging with modern Stoicism. He has appeared at Stoicon where he spoke on Stoicism and comedy, and has published […]

What is Mindfulness? with David Alexander

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? WITH DAVID ALEXANDER FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play David Alexander breaks down the idea and practice of mindfulness and announces his new series of workshops in The Walled Garden wherein he teaches mindfulness and facilitates mindfulness meditations. David Alexander is a psychotherapist, writer and podcaster based in […]

The Heroism of Marcus Aurelius

THE HEROISM OF MARCUS AURELIUS WITH JUAN PEREZ FOR THOSE WHO YEARN FOR SOMETHING GREATER. Podcast Spotify Google-play Juan Perez facilitates an event in The Walled Garden focusing on the heroism of Marcus Aurelius. Juan has been a Business Consultant for more than 8 years and has implemented successful Change Management projects worldwide. He’s created […]

The Need for Community & Shepherdship with Scott Balentine

ON COMMUNITY & SHEPHERDSHIP WITH SCOTT BALENTINE Simon Drew and Scott Balentine discuss the Stoic path and the current yearning for community and shepherdship.  As President of the Board of Directors, Scott works collaboratively with Board members and Founding members to set organizational goals. Additionally, he is responsible for working with the Board to set […]

Leadership, Learning, & Personal Responsibility with David Casteal

LEADERSHIP, LEARNING & RESPONSIBILITY WITH DAVID CASTEAL Simon Drew and Nicholas Davis talk with David Casteal about leadership, learning, and personal responsibility. David Casteal played running back for the University of Alabama before moving to Spokane to pursue a career of coaching high school football and teaching at an elementary school. He has a PhD […]