The Resurrection of Logos

The world is changing rapidly, and the transformation we’re witnessing—especially within the Church—has been astonishing. Across America, Orthodox churches are growing at an unprecedented rate, and cultural shifts that once seemed impossible are now unfolding before our eyes.

For this week's video, we revisit my very first public event with Jordan Peterson, at The Resurrection of Logos event, which took place at the University of Toronto in March 2017. At the time, many of the ideas we now take for granted were just beginning to emerge. It was a moment when culture seemed to be collapsing under the weight of ideology, yet seeds of renewal were being planted.

Looking back, we can see both the opportunities and the dangers that have since taken shape. On one hand, faith is more openly discussed, and the roots of Christian civilization are being rediscovered. On the other, we face the risk of faith becoming overly weaponized. The balance between these forces is more crucial than ever.

This talk, which didn’t gain much attention at the time, now serves as a fascinating snapshot of what was happening in that critical moment. Watch it with fresh eyes and see how far we’ve come.

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[JonathanPageau]

NEW COURSE: The Symbolic World Goes to Middle-Earth
Join us for an in-depth study of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legendarium, where we'll explore his masterful use of medieval literary genres, Christian storytelling traditions, and hidden philology. This course, presented by Richard Rohlin, will guide you through Tolkien's vision for a "Mythology for England, " examining his work as a complex tapestry of Universal History. Through this journey, we’ll also examine Tolkien’s use of epic poems, chronicles, and literary devices to craft a truly legendary vision of the past, present, and future. Thereafter, we'll look at how his work has inspired later authors of fantasy, shaped the genre more generally, and continues to aid our recovery of deeper, cosmological storytelling.
- Dates: Live classes are on Mondays at 1 PM Central starting March 3, 2025
- Course length: 5 weeks, 10 hours of lectures
- Cost: $150
- 10% Discount for all patrons at the Involved tier or higher, apply your discount code at checkout
- Participants will be given access to lesson recordings with downloadable audio
- You’ll also have the opportunity to apply these ideas to contemporary authors and your own mythopoeic writing!

[emesedetata]

This talk started me on the path to Christ and my baptism. I've gotten married, had two children and started attending church since then. Thank you and God bless you, the work you've done is changing lives ❤

[petemaguire]

I'm seeing this huge shift in my friends. I'm a musician in Ireland and I'm in contact with a large community. Mostly we're rock and blues musicians for hire. The late night drinkers and ne'er do wells. I can say for every new person who walks into church there's ten more who are on the edge. They're tired of the meaningless nothing they were sold and they're dying of thirst for something real.
I thank God for you and Jordan, in 2016 it was exactly what I needed to push me back to reality.
God bless you Jonathan

[elderon]

“They wanted to change the world to sand, now they’re surprised to find it slipping between their fingers.” Wow. 🎯

[antonolandersson]

I remember seeing this video in 2018 and thinking "What on earth or in heaven is he talking about? What does even Logos mean?" I rewatched it last year and am now completely on board. "Buy the ticket, take the ride"

[GEB-Loop]

Speaking of Miraculous Synchronicity, this is so timely as Christendom celebrates Lent and Easter in 2025.

[AFringedGentianToEnnien]

I was just noticing yesterday, dear Jonathan, how many prominent people in media and Hollywood were wearing their ashes unashamed yesterday. It was beautiful.

[Heathrlea]

Wow, what a time capsule. It was destined for Peterson and Pageau to meet. I've been following Jordan Peterson since around 2018 and soon after discovered Jonathan Pageau when I was diving into Jung and watching Uberboyo at that time. At that time, I was mainly seeking / studying Christianity on my own. Not belonging to a community. Fast forward to today, I am a Catholic Convert as of last March and now teach Catechism.

[EngineeredLife]

Charismatic evangelical here, really enjoy hearing from my orthodox brothers and sisters. Very encouraging to hear about the ongoing movement (revival?) happening in orthodox and catholic churches in North America. God is good!

[noleenole]

What a journey we have been on. Thank you.

Glory to God. ☦️

[Theoramma]

Jon, this talk aged like fine wine! The upside-down backwards world has been slowly correcting itself and you were very right!

[rsotelo]

Thanks for everything Jonathan. I've just started my path in faith and you and Jordan played a major role in getting me there. Greetings from Uruguay

[josecarlossoto]

Wow, thank you for reminding us of this. A truly revolutionary speech. The orientation and connection to the Logos is the antidote to the crumbling, chaotic world that we see around us. Very inspiring.

[Hnycmb]

My journey can be marked in milestones of how much I understand Pageau.

[noticxever]

34:05 the closing message is incredible extremely hopeful and is exactly what is happening to my sister who is at the synchronicity stage, where I once was. Thank you Jonathan, from the bottom of my heart, struggling for the Lord is a blessing.

[pedrogarciar.]

Precisely two days ago, I prayed to God in thankfulness of God of all the fullness and satiated wellbeing that I've received since 6 months ago when I became a reborn Christian. Researching lot of media on this platform has enabled this servant of God to encounter Him in grace. I was also top science and intelectual fan of books and the big megaphones... Finally everything now makes full meaning even the mysteries of Gods Kingdom are fully set to my being.

[mylovedvarmit]

Thanks Jonathan and Jordan for shining Logos into the world. I suspect there was some Devine intervention in the two of you becoming friends. GOD bless you both.

[mayonnaisenin]

I never know how to square the more obvious genius of J Pageau and his version of Jordan Peterson with the seemingly corrupt and incomprehensible figure of Jordan Peterson I have encountered through other mediums

[johntrellay]

Thank you Johnathan! I never comment but I watch all your videos and they help me tremendously. Please keep sharing your wisdom 🙏🏼❤️🙌🏼

[oambitiousone]

A week ago, I finished reading, Andrew KLAVAN book, The truth and beauty, in which he talks about the life of Jesus and how it relates to English poetry of all things.

He talks about the word, and how the creative instinct in us is like a fractal of that ultimate creative force

And then here’s this Jonathan Pageau video rerun, coming in like a heat seeking missile, making the pieces fit even tighter, expanding on the connections, already being made ❤