Hunger for Wholeness
Story matters. Our lives are shaped around immersive, powerful stories that thrive at the heart of our religious traditions, scientific inquiries, and cultural landscapes. As Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein claimed, science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind. This podcast will hear from speakers in interdisciplinary fields of science and religion who are finding answers for how to live wholistic lives. This podcast is made possible by funding from the Fetzer Institute. We are very grateful for their generosity and support. (Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC; Ultraviolet: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSC; Optical: NASA/STScI [M. Meixner]/ESA/NRAO [T.A. Rector]; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech/K.)
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
How to "Fall Up" into a Collective Future with Terrence Deacon (Part 2)
In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio continues her conversation with neuroanthropologist Terrence Deacon. Together, they explore how we might “fall up” into a collective future—pro…
How Abstractions Impact Ecological Crisis with Terrence Deacon (Part 1)
In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio engages neuroanthropologist Terrence Deacon. Together, they probe the paradox of presence and absence—how constraint, incompleteness, and time …
How Prayer Deepens Consciousness with Iain McGilchrist (Part 2)
In this continuation of their rich exchange, Sr. Ilia Delio and Dr. Iain McGilchrist explore the deeper dimensions of consciousness—and how our overreliance on the left hemisphere of the brain distor…
How Left and Right Brain Explain Our World with Iain McGilchrist (Part 1)
In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio engages renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Iain McGilchrist. Together, they explore the profound implications of the brain’s divided hemisphe…
What Can Religion Offer in Times of Disruption with Jared Morningstar (Part 2)
In the second half of her conversation with independent scholar Jared Morningstar, Sr. Ilia Delio explores how religion might evolve in light of today’s ecological and cultural disruptions. Drawing f…
Can Science Alone Overcome Patriarchy and Tribalism with Jared Morningstar (Part 1)
In this episode of Hunger for Wholeness, Sr. Ilia Delio speaks with independent scholar Jared Morningstar about the transformative potential of science-informed spirituality. Drawing from Islamic phi…
Can We Learn Ethics from Quantum Physics with Adam Clark (Part 2)
In the second part of Ilia Delio’s conversation with theologian Adam Clark, the focus shifts to questions at the intersection of power, technology, and ethics. How does liberation theology speak to t…
What Future Does Black Theology Imagine with Adam Clark (Part 1)
Ilia Delio sits down with theologian and scholar Adam Clark for a wide-ranging conversation on the roots and future of Black theology.
A student of the late James Cone—the founding voice of Black libe…
How AI Will Shape Personhood with Gregory Stock (Part 2)
Hunger for Wholeness continues with the second part of Ilia Delio’s thought-provoking conversation with biophysicist, entrepreneur, and author Gregory Stock.
In this episode, Ilia and Gregory explore …
How AI May Guide Us with Gregory Stock (Part 1)
In this conversation, Ilia Delio speaks with biophysicist, entrepreneur, and author Gregory Stock. Known for his groundbreaking ideas about biotechnology and the future of humanity, Gregory shares th…
How Scripture Can Still Evolve with Peter Enns (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Ilia Delio’s conversation with author and biblical scholar Peter Enns, we explore deeper dimensions of scripture—and how our understanding of it must evolve alongside us.
Together, Ilia a…
How to Read Scripture with Peter Enns (Part 1)
Hunger for Wholeness is back with a brand new season—and we’re beginning with a deep and timely conversation about one the most timeless texts.
In this season-opening episode, Ilia Delio speaks with b…
How to Pursue Religious Depth with John D. Caputo (Part 2)
How to Pursue Religious Depth with John D. Caputo (Part 2)
In our final episode of this season, Ilia Delio asks philosopher-theologian Jack Caputo more about religious depth in light of what he calls …
Is God-Talk Necessary? with John D. Caputo (Part 1)
Ilia Delio sits down with philosopher-theologian John D. Saputo (Jack). Ilia asks Jack about how he got from Continental Philosophy to what he calls weak theology, and theo-poetics. Then they tackle …
When Wholeness Arrives with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 2)
When Wholeness Arrives with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 2)
Ilia Delio and Bayo Akomolafe continue their conversation about navigating the legacy of modernity and our journey into the future as a species. Bay…
How (Post-)Humans Evolve with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 1)
How (Post-)Humans Evolve with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 1)
Ilia Delio is joined by the prolific writer and activist Bayo Akomolafe. Bayo shares with us about his Christian background, growing up as the son…
How to Write a Catechism for AIs with Kevin Kelly (Part 4)
How to Write a Catechism for AIs with Kevin Kelly (Part 4)
In the final part of this four-part series, futurist Kevin Kelly asks Ilia Delio to propose a catechism for AIs. Likewise, they discuss what …
Can AIs and Global Myths Make Us Better Humans with Kevin Kelly (Part 3)
Can AIs and Global Myths Make Us Better Humans with Kevin Kelly (Part 3)
Ilia Delio brings religion into focus in the third of her four-part series with futurist Kevin Kelly. Ilia outlines her own, cu…
How to Face the Future with Kevin Kelly (Part 2)
How to Face the Future with Kevin Kelly (Part 2)
In part two of this four part series, Ilia Delio and Kevin Kelly discuss the potential social and economic impacts of AIs–whether these fears are found…
How AIs are Children and Mirrors with Kevin Kelly (Part 1)
How AIs are Children and Mirrors with Kevin Kelly (Part 1)
In the first part of this special four part series, Ilia Delio learns more about Wired founding editor and futurist Kevin Kelly’s story with …