“Political Violence” with Rudolf J. Siebert

In this discourse, Ekpyrosis Press author, Rudolf J. Siebert, discusses the topic of political violence, its history, purpose, and future, with Dr. Dustin J. Byrd. This topic was prompted after the July 2024 attempt to assassinate the former U.S. president, Donald J. Trump, at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This event sparked a nation wide reflection on America’s long history of political violence. This discourse was also sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

“Jürgen Moltmann: Theodicy, Hope, and the Crucified,” with Rudolf J. Siebert

The founder of Ekpyrosis Press, Dustin J. Byrd, discussed the life and work of the “Critical Theologian of the Cross,” Jürgen Moltmann, with Ekpyrosis Press author, Rudolf J. Siebert. Moltmann, who was influential in the development of “Liberation Theology,” passed away on June 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a library of critical theology, influenced by the Frankfurt School, Ernst Bloch, and his participation in the Christian-Marxist dialogue movement. The discussion was co-sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

The “Culture Wars,” with Rudolf J. Siebert

In this installment, Ekpyrosis Press founder, Dustin J. Byrd, talks with Critical Theorist, Rudolf J. Siebert, about the history and relevance of the Culture Wars, from 19th century Germany’s “Kulturkampf” to the struggles with LGBTQ+ rights, identity politics, immigration, and what it means to be “Western.” This discourse was co-sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

“Culture Wars,” with Rudolf J. Siebert