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.
Books
… Idler courses
Latest Articles
- The Scandalous Radicality of Owen Barfield’s Thought. Landon Loftin, Max Leyf & Mark Vernon
- End of life experiences. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
- "Important and challenging cri de coeur." Review of my spiritual intelligence book
- What makes a place safe to talk? Psychotherapy and the frame
- How Jesus can save us from AI
- Monarchy, diversity & William Blake. An Idler Drinks thought
- The esoteric is political. Thoughts on the coronation
- Philosophy Slam!
Upcoming Events
Do have a browse through my talks and articles online, perhaps via my YouTube channel, Dante podcast and blog.