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The Future of Process Philosophy with Jay McDaniel - Conversations in Process

The Future of Process Theology with Jay McDaniel & Jared Morningstar

The Future of Process Philosophy with Jay McDaniel - Conversations in Process
Conversations in Process
The Future of Process Theology with Jay McDaniel & Jared Morningstar
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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 life

 

Guest Bio

Jared Morningstar

Jared Morningstar

Jared Morningstar is an independent scholar and public intellectual based in Chicago whose work explores philosophies and wisdom traditions that are attuned to our time of profound cultural, ecological, and spiritual transition. His research focuses especially on process philosophy and theology, classical and contemporary Islamic thought, metamodernism, comparative religion, and non-ordinary experiences. Across his writing and public scholarship, he explores how religious traditions can be articulated to respond constructively to contemporary challenges such as nihilism, interreligious conflict, ecological crisis, and the so-called “meaning crisis.” Jared’s work has appeared in a variety of publications including Metamodern Theory and Praxis, Process Perspectives, and Emerge alongside the edited volumes Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives and Amipotence: Expansion & Application. He is a frequent lecturer and conference presenter and has appeared on numerous podcasts and public forums to discuss religion, process thought, Islam, and metamodernism. He holds degrees in Religion and Scandinavian Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College and currently works with the Center for Process Studies and the Psychedelic Medicine Association.

Host Bio

Jay McDaniel

Jay McDaniel

Jay McDaniel is a philosopher and theologian known for his work in process theology and open and relational thought. Influenced by Alfred North Whitehead, his writing explores the relational nature of reality, the role of creativity in the universe, and the spiritual significance of everyday life. He has long been associated with the Center for Process Studies and with Open Horizons, where he helps develop resources that connect philosophy, spirituality, ecology, and the arts. McDaniel writes for both academic and general audiences, often drawing on literature, music, theater, and nature to illuminate philosophical ideas. His work emphasizes compassion, imaginative freedom, and the possibility of cooperative and sustainable communities. A teacher, essayist, and musician, he is especially interested in how process philosophy can enrich religious life, interfaith dialogue, and public culture. Through essays, courses, and collaborative projects, he seeks to make complex philosophical ideas accessible and practically meaningful for contemporary life.