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John Moriarty remains one of Ireland's most original and thought-provoking voices. Poet, philosopher, storyteller and mystic, his work brings together Christianity, Celtic tradition, mythology, literature and the natural world in a way that continues to inspire readers across the world.
In this conversation, I am joined by Amanda Carmody, John's niece and Chairperson of the John Moriarty Institute for Ecology and Spirituality. We explore who John Moriarty was, why his work matters today, and where to begin if you're new to his writing.
Resources
John Moriarty Institute
https://www.johnmoriarty.ie/
John Moriarty Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/152718876973182
John Moriarty books (Lilliput Press)
https://www.lilliputpress.ie/collections/john-moriarty
John Moriarty: Grounded in Story (edited by Amanda Carmody & Mary McGillicuddy)
https://www.lilliputpress.ie/products/john-moriarty-grounded-in-story
John Moriarty books on Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=John+Moriarty+books
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I spoke recently with Paul Vander Klay and Heather Pollington, exploring some of the themes that will be at the heart of our upcoming gathering in Kildare: Christian art, the role of nature in the Christian life, the saints, pilgrimage, imagination, beauty, and the recovery of a sacramental vision of the world.

We discuss how Christians can engage the natural world without idolising it, why the saints still matter today, and how art, story, and place can help awaken us to the presence of God.

If these themes resonate with you, we'd love to have you join us in Kildare on Saturday 27th June for Finding God in Nature and Culture.

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/finding-god-in-nature-and-culture-tickets-1988447493982

The gathering will feature talks, music, storytelling, prayer, and pilgrimage, with contributions from Paul Vander Klay, Heather Pollington, Fr. Conor McDonough, and others.

More Christ exists to help people encounter the true, the good, and the beautiful in Jesus Christ.

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Today on More Christ, I’m joined by Gary M. Burge for a wide-ranging and deeply important conversation about Israel, Palestine, dispensationalism, biblical interpretation, and the centrality of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith.Gary Burge is a New Testament scholar, theologian, and former professor at Calvin Theological Seminary. He is especially known for his work on the Gospel of John, the Holy Land, Christian Zionism, and the relationship between biblical theology and modern geopolitics.In this episode, we discuss:• The rise and influence of dispensationalism in the modern church• The Scofield Bible and its long-term impact on evangelical Christianity• The theological roots of Christian Zionism• Israel, Palestine, and the modern conflict in Gaza• What many Christians have and have not been told about the Holy Land• The significance of Jesus Christ in relation to land, temple, and covenant• Palestinian Christians and the often-forgotten Christian presence in the region• Whether modern political Israel should be directly equated with biblical Israel• The importance of reading Scripture carefully, historically, and ChristologicallyGary Burge’s work seeks to challenge simplistic narratives while calling Christians back to Scripture, historical awareness, and the lordship of Christ above political ideology.Learn more about Gary Burge and his work:Official Website:
https://garyburge.org/

In this episode of More Christ, I sit down with artist and illustrator Heather Pollington to explore the relationship between faith, story, and beauty.Heather’s work draws deeply from the Christian imagination. We talk about fairy tales, symbolism, and the patterns woven into creation itself. Stories like Rapunzel and Snow White aren’t just old tales. They carry meaning. They shape how we see the world. And they can open us up to something deeper.This conversation is really about learning to see again. In a world that often feels flat and stripped of meaning, we reflect on how beauty, story, and tradition can reawaken our sense that the world is not empty. It is full of meaning, and it ultimately points us to Christ.We also speak about imagination, the role of the artist, and what it might look like to recover a richer and more rooted Christian culture today.Topics we cover include the place of fairy tales in the Christian life, symbolism in art, beauty as a path to truth, imagination and faith, and the role of the artist in our time.You can find Heather’s work herehttps://www.heatherpollington.com

And on Instagram here
https://www.instagram.com/heather.pollington/
We will also be gathering in person on Saturday 27th June 2026 in Kildare for a day of talks, music, and pilgrimage called Finding God in Nature and Culture.It will be a day shaped around prayer, story, and place, including a short pilgrimage to St Brigid’s Cathedral and the Well, along with contributions from Heather, myself, and others.If you would like to join us, you can find details herehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-god-in-nature-and-culture-tickets-1988447493982?aff=oddtdtcreatorIf this resonates, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who is searching for something deeper.More Christ is about exploring the fullness of the Christian life, bringing together the true, the good, and the beautiful in all things.

In this conversation, I sit down with Abdu Murray to discuss his powerful new book, Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality—and What to Do About It.We’re living in a moment where truth itself feels unstable. Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, identity is increasingly self-defined, and many are left asking: What does it even mean to be human anymore?
In Fake ID, Abdu argues that these cultural shifts are not just technological or social—they strike at the heart of reality itself. He explores how AI and identity ideology are reshaping our understanding of truth, personhood, and meaning, and why recovering a grounded, biblical vision of reality is more urgent than ever.In our conversation, we explore:How AI is changing the way we think about truth and knowledgeThe deeper crisis of identity in modern cultureWhy “post-truth” thinking is so dangerousWhat it means to be truly human in a technological ageHow the Christian vision offers clarity, hope, and groundingThis is a conversation about reality, identity, and ultimately—truth.Get the book:Book website: https://embracethetruth.org/fake-id/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fake-ID-Identi...Connect with Abdu Murray:Website: https://embracethetruth.org/In this video, I refer to:   • Muslim converts to Christianity after read...     • How Ai Slop will Spark the Next Human Rena...     • Why Disney Can't Get Snow White Right (Jon...     • What is The Matrix? | The Matrix [Open Matte]     • The Matrix Revolutions (5/5) Movie CLIP - ...     • Learn Where Heaven and Earth Overlap     • Human dystopia     • The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins     • THERE ARE...4..LIGHTS!!!!