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Let's Talk Religion

by Filip Holm
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  • Anqa - Arabic Folklore's Most Elusive Creature

    October 10, 2026 · 32 min

    What is the Anqa? In this episode we explore the Anqa (عنقاء), the elusive, legendary bird of Arabic and Islamic tradition, often compared to the phoenix and the Persian Simurgh. We look at its origins in pre-Islamic Arabian lore, the…

  • Alchemy in the Islamic World

    October 4, 2026 · 43 min

    In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of alchemy in the Islamic(ate) world, from the writings of Jabir ibn Hayyan, to the Emerald Tablet, Abu Bakr al-Razi & the Sufis. Music by: Filip Holm Find me and my music here…

  • 'The Religion of Love' - Ibn 'Arabi's Most Famous Poem

    September 30, 2026 · 2 hr 16 min

    Ibn 'Arabi's famous "Religion of Love" verses are some of the most striking lines in Islamic mysticism - a declaration that the heart can take the form of every temple, church, and shrine. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the poem…

  • The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma) in Baghdad

    September 8, 2026 · 32 min

    The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma) is one of the most mythologized institutions in history, but what do the actual medieval sources say? In this video, we separate legend from evidence, tracing what the House of Wisdom really was in…

  • Women in the Life and Thought of Ibn Arabi

    August 29, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    The great Sufi mystic Ibn Arabi was taught by a woman. In Part 2 of our series on Sufi women in history, we explore the female saints, teachers, and muses who shaped the thought of Islam's greatest mystical philosopher. Find me and my…

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  • John Scotus Eriugena & The Division of Nature

    August 9, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    John Scotus Eriugena was one of the most radical thinkers of the early Middle Ages — a philosopher who fused eastern and western Christian theology with Neoplatonism to create a vision of God, nature, and creation centuries that is…

  • The Talmud Explained (w. Zevi Slavin)

    July 26, 2026 · 39 min

    In this episode, Zevi and I explore what the Talmud is, what it is not, and the role it plays in the Jewish religion. Find me and my music here: https://linktr.ee/filipholm Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https…

  • Porphyry On The Cave of the Nymphs in Homer's Odyssey

    July 18, 2026 · 42 min

    In this episode we explore one of the most fascinating texts in the history of Western esotericism: Porphyry's Commentary on the Cave of the Nymphs. Written in the 3rd century, this short but remarkable work interprets a mysterious passage…

  • The History of "Hare Krishna" (Gaudiya Vaishnavism)

    June 21, 2026 · 55 min

    The Hare Krishna movement didn't start with chanting monks in airports, it began over 500 years ago with a Bengali mystic named Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This video traces the full history of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, from its roots in 16th-century…

  • Rabi'a - Mystic, Saint, and the Mother of Sufi Love

    May 31, 2026 · 49 min

    Who was Rabi'a al-Adawiyya? Explore the life, teachings, and spiritual legacy of one of history’s most influential mystics. From divine love to radical devotion, this video examines how Rabi'a transformed Islamic spirituality and continues…

  • Religion in Ancient Greece

    May 10, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Explore the fascinating world of religion in Ancient Greece, from the powerful Olympian gods like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo to sacred rituals, temples, myths, and festivals that shaped daily Greek life. Find me and my music…

  • The Lost Suras of the Quran?

    April 27, 2026 · 38 min

    Did the Quran once contain additional suras that are no longer part of the standard text? In this video, we explore reports about the codex of Ubayy ibn Ka'b and examine claims about “lost” or excluded suras during the Uthmanic…

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About the show

This podcast aims to educate on the subject of religion from an academic perspective and to open up for informed discussions on the subject. You will find episodes discussing the big religions of the world and historical overviews of important figures from different religious traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.