About
I am a psychotherapist and writer, interested in spirituality and inner life. I have a PhD in ancient philosophy, as well as degrees in physics and in theology. Cont’d
Psychotherapy
Many of life’s troubles are rooted in parts of ourselves of which we’re only partially aware, which is why it’s possible to struggle with problems for years. Cont’d
Spiritual Intelligence
My latest book on the evolution and flourishing of the distinctive capacity that makes us Homo spiritualis.
The Last Inkling
The ideas of Owen Barfield, friend of CS Lewis, and my exploration based on them, A Secret History of Christianity.
Dante’s Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy changes lives. My introduction, Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey.
Podcasts and Talks
Discussions with Rupert Sheldrake, YouTube talks, online courses with The Idler and more.
… Latest Articles
- "Enemies of the Human Race." William Blake on how to know God
- The gospel, sexual desire and the abuse scandals in the church. What has the erotic to do with God?
- The Turning of the Tide. Martin Shaw on discerning the new Christian moment
- Purposes in nature and minds. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
- Does the Consolation of Philosophy offered by Boethius, still work, 1500 years on?
- All Things Are Full Of Gods by David Bentley Hart. A summary and discussion
- Is hell forever? The Inferno. Jason Baxter & Mark Vernon on Dante’s film noir
- How does memory work? A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
Upcoming Events
Do have a browse through my talks and articles online, perhaps via my YouTube channel, Dante podcast and blog.