Conversations in Process
The Conversations in Process Podcast aims to understand and explore a process outlook on life, with its emphasis on inter-becoming; the intrinsic value of all life; the presence of fresh possibilities; and the need create communities that are creative, compassionate, diverse, inclusive, and participatory; humane to animals, and good for the earth. The conversations explore the finer points of process thought, connecting with scholars in the field as well as exploring novel connections with thinkers and activists in adjacent communities. In addition to philosophical deep dives, Conversations in Process highlights groups and individuals doing practical work in various areas such...
Nothingness, Trauma, and the Self with Rev. Thandeka
What happens when the boundaries of the self dissolve? In this profound episode, theologian and Unitarian Universalist minister Thandeka joins hosts Jay McDaniel and Jared Morningstar for a vulnerable and wide-ranging conversation exploring spiritual experiences of no-self, the impact of trauma on identity, and the philosophical power of nothingness.
Through deeply personal stories and philosophical insights, the conversation weaves together:
Isaac Stern concerts and moments of ego dissolution
Islamic prayer, Buddhist emptiness, and Zen koans
The psychological legacy of childhood trauma
Whitehead’s process theology and Schleiermacher’s affective reli...
Process, Cosmology, and Exo-Theology with Andrew Davis
In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, philosopher Andrew M. Davis joins hosts Jay McDaniel and Jared Morningstar to explore how process philosophy, aesthetic values, and spiritual formation intersect across theology, science, and personal narrative.
Raised in an evangelical context, Davis shares how thinkers like Whitehead, Hartshorne, and Max Scheler helped him move beyond deconstruction toward a renewed vision of reality shaped by beauty, truth, and goodness.
This episode explores:
The aesthetic foundations of value and metaphysics
Whitehead’s vision of a universe in process and perpetual becoming
Evangelicalism, post-evangelicalism, an...
Process Thought: Cross-Cultural, Political, Scientific, and Spiritual with Matt Segall
In this episode of Conversations in Process, hosts Jay McDaniel and Jared Morningstar sit down with guest Matt Segall to reflect on the relaunch of the podcast and the broader vision of process philosophy for the 21st century.
This episode explores:
The evolution of the Conversations in Process series
The integration of the Cobb Institute with the Center for Process Studies
What “process thought” means in the context of spirituality, culture, and academic discourse
How the podcast will explore new voices, emerging worldviews, and the deeper edges of metaphysical thin...
The Future of Process Theology with Jay McDaniel & Jared Morningstar
In this episode of Conversations in Process, host Jay McDaniel speaks with Jared Morningstar about how they first encountered the world of process thought. Through Alfred North Whitehead's work, they share their journeys into the intersections of 20th-century philosophy, metaphysics, theology, and spiritual inquiry.
Together, they explore:
How Whitehead’s philosophy offers a vibrant alternative to rigid dogmatism Why process thought may have something of value for today’s spiritual and philosophical seekers The influence of other process thinkers like Charles Hartshorne and Henri Bergson The continuing relevance of metaphysical speculation in contemporary lifeÂ
