What we’re about
The Phoenix JBP meetup group welcomes everyone with an interest in the thought of Dr. Jordan B. Peterson to meet each other and discuss ideas of importance.
Over the last few years, the Internet has enabled a resurgence of free intellectual exploration (of which Dr. Peterson has been a key part). At the same time, threats to free speech and thinking have intensified in society at large.
We acknowledge the positive role of the Internet in resisting censorship and fostering this intellectual resurgence—particularly through the anonymity, instant communication, and free access to vast amounts of content it enables. However, we recognize these factors can also bring real detriments—by stoking political polarization, eroding mutual trust, and removing real interpersonal connection.
Therefore, our group aims to complement the online discourse with real-world discussions on a wide range of topics centered on (but not limited to) the ideas of Dr. Peterson. We hope to foster genuine dialogue and build up real-world connections among like-minded people in the Phoenix area.
We host a meetup on the first Saturday of every month, based around a topic announced beforehand.
Some resources to learn more about Dr. Peterson and his work:
Website: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com <br>YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos <br>SelfAuthoring Suite: https://www.selfauthoring.com/ <br>Personality Assessment: https://understandmyself.com/ <br>JordanPeterson Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JordanPeterson/ <br>Adam's JBP clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuIj8QSCTWI5ffjQh6kf1_-WsIguKuLop
Dr. Peterson is currently the author of three books:
1) Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief <br>2) 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos <br>3) Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/B08P3R4CKJ
Upcoming events
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WWWWG: God as Spirited Call to Adventure
624 E 10th Dr, Mesa, AZ, USTell the truth, or at least don’t lie, and have the adventure of your life.
This month, we dive into Chapter 6 of Dr. Jordan B. Peterson’s We Who Wrestle With God: “God as Spirited Call to Adventure.”
In this chapter, Peterson explores the ancient stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the fathers of the covenant, alongside the dramatic fall of Sodom and Gomorrah and the mysterious vision of Jacob’s ladder. Through these narratives, he traces humanity’s timeless journey from comfort toward courage, from the known into the unknown.
We’ll be discussing truth as the call to adventure, both for Abraham, who left everything familiar in obedience to a higher voice, and for each of us, who must confront the same challenge in our own lives. Along the way, Peterson unpacks enduring themes of sacrifice, transformation, and the pursuit of a worthy ideal, emphasizing that meaning emerges not from safety but from voluntary confrontation with chaos and the willingness to change.
This discussion invites us to wrestle with our own sense of calling:
What does it mean to step into the adventure of truth?
What must we sacrifice to become who we could be?
And how do we, like Abraham, respond when the divine call demands everything?
Join us as we reflect, debate, and, true to Peterson’s challenge, wrestle with God.GENERAL INFORMATION:
The first half hour of our meetup is for mingling, then 7:30pm-10pm consists of a formal presentation and discussion; the discussion section may divide into smaller groups if size necessitates. All are encouraged to contribute to the formal discussion, although you may decline if you wish. Afterwards, we enjoy further discussion with those who wish to stay longer and pursue pertinent topics in more depth, but people should feel free to leave whenever they want/need to.We have a potluck for everyone to partake of throughout the evening, so bring some food to share if you wish (this could be anything from a bag of chips to a homemade dish).
Our fundamental principle is to encourage the free expression and exploration of ideas. Therefore, we will never silence controversial views that anyone may have about a topic. For the same reason, we do not tolerate direct personal attacks, which only impede genuine dialogue.DISCORD SERVER (updated link!):
The group has a Discord server! This gives us all a space to talk about stuff between meetups. Use the following link to join, if you haven't already:
https://discord.gg/FRab8G8j2V7 attendees
Past events
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