A conversation with the host of the Symbolic World and Orthodox icon carver, Jonathan Pageau. 0:00 - Coming up 1:00 - Introducing the interview and topic of Patriarchy 2:31 - What has Jonathan been up to, especially Mt Athos visit 8:34 - The ideals and pragmatics of Patriarchy 14:34 - Patriarchy as a pattern of reality 20:00 - On female priests in Christianity 23:33 - Feminine and masculine in the sacraments 26:07 - Marriage as the testing ground of aligning with patterns of reality 28:47 - How to lead as a father in modern society 31:15 - Directing your sexual energy as vital to earning your salvation 33:05 - The temptation for men to hand over the priestly role to their partner 36:30 - How to navigate leading your family with compassion and courage 40:20 - Work - life balance 42:50 - Jonathan's social media engagement 43:30 - Paternal love - through spiritual fatherhood and brotherhood 46:00 - Men in Jonathans parish, circle of friends and family 49:00 - The risk of isolation and stagnation as men age 52:40 - Jonathan's relationship with Jordan Peterson 54:00 - Depth vs breadth in friendships 58:32 - Sins of the right and anger as a power 1:01:35 - The approach of Fr Josiah Trenham and learning obedience 1:05:05 - Taking confession and communion every week as a practice 1:07:35 - Jonathan on and off the pedestal 1:09:54 - A short interlude on Maniphesto 1:11:04 - The balance between sharing publically and staying private 1:16:05 - On The Priesthood and man's priestly role is his family 1:23:22 - What we can learn from military hierarchy For more info on Maniphesto Core, see https://maniphesto.com/core-member/ To ask questions or get in touch with us, please join our Telegram Group here: https://t.me/isipodcast