Floreology - Christianity and the science of human flourishing. Join Dr. Simon Ussher to explore human flourishing through the insights of neuroscience and psychology, philosophy and theology, biology and medicine, economics and culture. In all this, examine how these fields intersect with the practice of Christianity, and whether that helps, or hinders, human flourishing. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
The Science of Faith: Why We Believe in Things We Can't See | Justin Barrett
Can cognitive science explain the science of faith? We examine how our minds are naturally wired to perceive the unseen.Dr. Justin Barrett joins us to discuss the psychological mechanisms behind religious belief. Rather than viewing faith as an outlier...
25 Sept 2026
Why Maori Flocked To Christianity and then Left (The Gospel in New Zealand)| Henare Whaanga
A compelling interview with Henare Whaanga, Director of Māori Christian Apologetics at Thinking Matters. Henare unpacks the astonishing pre-colonial "footprint of faith," including the eerie prophecy of a Maori seer, Arama Toiroa, predicting European a...
18 Sept 2026
The Radical Return to Agrarian Life and Traditional Skills: Catholic Land Movement | Tim Cermak
Tim Cermak joins Floreology to discuss the Catholic Land Movement and the pursuit of a simpler, grounded existence.
We break down the practical realities of adopting an agrarian life. We look at how cultivating traditional skills serves as more than just a hobby; it is a foundational practice for sustaining families and communities.
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Catholic Land Movement: https://catholiclandmovement.info/
Chapter Map: https://catholiclandmovement.info/chapters
https://www.instagram.com/catholiclandmovement/
⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:55 Introduction to the Catholic Land Movement
02:39 How Rural do You Need to be?
04:25 Economics of the Catholic Land Movement
07:50 Connecting Families to Land
11:58 The Role of Community and Economic Aspects
13:33 Principles Underlying the Catholic Land Movement
17:50 Being Action Oriented
19:01 The Rhythms of the Land and the Liturgical Calendar
22:50 Synergy with Like Minded Business
24:07 Skills, Workshops, and Practical Applications
28:30 How to Start
36:06 The Intersection of Faith and Agrarian Life
🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW
Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.
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