<p>In this episode, I sit down with philosopher <strong>Esther Lightcap Meek</strong> to explore how our understanding of knowledge shapes everything, from faith to creativity to everyday life. Esther challenges the modernist assumption that knowledge is merely information gathering, arguing instead for a view of knowing that is personal, participatory, and artful.Listen or watch as we discuss:</p><p>* How the "knowledge as information" paradigm cuts us off from reality</p><p>* Michael Polanyi's concept of subsidiary-focal integration</p><p>* Why imagination is essential to all knowing (including science!)</p><p>* The relationship between attention, love, and knowledge</p><p>* How artful knowing can help us navigate crises of faith</p><p>* The doctrine of creation and wonder in the ordinary</p><p>* Re-enchantment vs. the “lively real”</p><p>* Comparing Esther's work with Iain McGilchrist’s brain hemisphere approach</p><p>Whether you're wrestling with doubt, seeking deeper understanding, or simply curious about how we know what we know, this conversation offers profound insights into making contact with reality.</p><p>Also available to watch on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/PHvscKBjV5w">YouTube</a>.</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>0:00 - Introduction & Opening Reflections</p><p>2:43 - Welcoming Esther Meek</p><p>4:23 - How did Esther come to philosophy?</p><p>8:35 - On navigating crises of faith</p><p>13:33 - How Polanyi helps us</p><p>17:32 - Subsidiary focal integration</p><p>20:57 - Attention, love and knowledge</p><p>29:23 - Is re-enchantment helpful?</p><p>42:15 - The creativity of logic</p><p>49:16 - Imagination and reason - one form of knowing?</p><p>53:33 - Imagination as a point of integration</p><p>57:02 - Practicing artful attention</p><p>1:02:09 - Concluding reflections</p><p><strong>Books Mentioned</strong></p><p>* Doorway to Artistry - Esther Lightcap Meek</p><p>* Longing to Know - Esther Lightcap Meek</p><p>* Loving to Know - Esther Lightcap Meek</p><p>* A Little Manual of Knowing - Esther Lightcap Meek</p><p>* Personal Knowledge - Michael Polanyi</p><p>* The Master and His Emissary - Iain McGilchrist</p><p>* The Matter with Things - Iain McGilchrist</p><p>* Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder</p><p><strong>Connect with Esther Meek</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.estherlightcapmeek.com">https://www.estherlightcapmeek.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/estherlightcapmeek">https://facebook.com/estherlightcapmeek</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/esther_l_meek">https://twitter.com/esther_l_meek</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/estherlightcapmeek">https://instagram.com/estherlightcapmeek</a></p><p><strong>Also mentioned</strong>Esther Meek on Grail Country: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMYjXpgoMNc&#38;pp=0gcJCXwKAYcqIYzv">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMYjXpgoMNc&pp=0gcJCXwKAYcqIYzv</a>Caleb's article on C. S. Lewis, Iain McGilchrist, creativity and inspiration: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.biggerinside.co.uk/p/creativity-and-spiritual-inspiration">https://www.biggerinside.co.uk/p/creativity-and-spiritual-inspiration</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Bigger on the Inside at <a href="https://www.biggerinside.co.uk/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.biggerinside.co.uk/subscribe</a>