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This episode deals with the idea of freedom - in spirituality and as a central theme of Bob's music.

This episode explores the generally misunderstood biblical concept of "an eye for an eye" as well as Nick's thoughts on science, prayer and music. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the strange phenomenon commonly known as sleep. In addition to Billie's take, it features two others by Metallica and Evanescence.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores concepts of forgiveness though the work of four great artists - John Lennon, REM, Madonna and Brandi Carlile.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores how Jimi Hendrix used his music as a tool to transcend his difficult upbringing and to promote love and spirituality to his legions of fans.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the ideas of soul communication, prophecy and higher worlds.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores U2's struggle to balance their fame with their faith.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the cultural, psychological and spiritual significance of the city of Jerusalem.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the spiritual teachings of the Book of Isaiah through the music of Sufjan Stevens. It also deals with the underlying causes of a loss of faith.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode is about the challenges and opportunities of waiting.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode is about the spiritual roots of longing for home.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the journey from ignorance to awareness, what it takes to get there and the joyful rest that comes at the end of a hard won spiritual victory.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores "moments of crystallization" in life when we come to truly understand the things that are most important to us,Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the spiritual side of Elvis and his music.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the idea of the soul as a lonesome traveler through this world - trying to find its way back home.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode highlights the blend of musical styles mastered by the Band as well as the tension between the sacred and profane in their lyrics.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode attempts to reconcile the seeming contradiction of a person who claims to have a strong spirituality yet who often acts in an unspiritual manner. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode describes the prayerful and transcendent nature of some of David's life and work.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode deals with the idea of loneliness as a central feature in Janis's life and music.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the concept of the existence of spiritual light and truth even in seemingly profane places. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the surprisingly diverse and talented musicianship and implicit spirituality of the pre-Disco era Bee Gees. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the spiritual underpinnings of the music of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the implications of the common fate of both sinners and saints. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores Eric's musical and spiritual transformation as he fought and won his battle with addiction.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode discusses the idea of trouble as Joni's "muse" and how she tacitly tapped her spiritually as a solution.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)

This episode explores the relationship between the physical and spiritual parts of a human being and how to most effectively use them.

This episode explores the idea of impermanence and the emotional, intellectual and spiritual issues that people experience when grappling with it.

This episode explores the question "what exactly is a question" and how can we use effective questioning to grow as people? It also discusses our need to have answers and for guides who can help us achieve more clarity in life.

This episode explores Swiss psychologist Carl Jung's famous work on meaningful coincidences and the Police's musical take on it.

This episode discusses the creative process - how the artist is able to "bring down" the art from conception to full reality. It also explores the fundamental struggle between our higher and lower selves.

This episode explores the idea that astounding things are often hidden in plain sight - musically, physically and spiritually.

This episode describes the natural spiritual desire for good things to remain in a changeless state. It also explores the difficulty in "letting go" when we recognize that we can't control what's occurring around us.

This episode explores the idea of free will. It asks whether or not it actually exists and explores the implications of each outcome. It is also a tribute to the late (and truly great) Neil Peart.

This episode explores the pros and cons of "organized religion," explains singer Ian Anderson's approach to spirituality and looks at the notion of "skating on thin ice" as a metaphor for day to day life.

This episode discusses Cat's spiritual awakening on the heels of a debilitating illness. It also explores the question as to whether or not true spirituality can be practiced alongside the life of a Rock Star.

Laughing With explores the role of humor in spirituality. It examines what the true nature of a "joke" is and applies it to life in general.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road explores the imagery of the Wizard of Oz as a spiritual allegory for life and notes that each of us sooner or later confronts a "cyclone" that blows us off our path but also opens the door for new possibilities.

The Logical Song is about reclaiming the innocence and wonder of childhood in the face of a conformist and cynical world. It also explores the idea of song-writing as a form of prayer.

This episode explores various approaches that philosophers and musicians have employed in dealing with the problem of anxiety.

Let It Be explores the idea of quietude and the ability to "let go" as tools for spiritual growth.

This episode explores the nature and essence of love. It also asks (and answers) the question "does God indeed answer our prayers?"

Kind and Generous explores the notion that good character is a prerequisite for spiritual development and that thankfulness can teach us how to perceive that which is outside ourselves (including the Divine).

Hallelujah explores the idea that the world was purposely designed broken - for the sake of allowing humanity to partner in its rectification. It teaches us how to accept and even embrace the difficult parts of life.

Calling All Angels explores the nature of physical reality and how it tends to block our perception of higher reality. It also examines the inherent sense that we all (periodically) have that that higher reality can be experienced through certain types of events and phenomena.

The Rising explores the idea that holiness and light can (and do) exist within tragic and painful occurrences and broken hearts.

Woodstock explores the notion of harmony from a musical, interpersonal, societal and Kabbalistic perspective.

'Love and Anger' explores the idea that human beings have a fundamental need to be understood and that despite that need we generally find it very hard to communicate the deepest part of who we are.

Meet On the Ledge is about finding transcendence in life's smaller and quieter moments and the need to embrace the journey as opposed to the destination.

Peace, Love and Understanding are three examples of concepts that have no meaning in biological reality - rather, they are transcendent ideas. As we learn about and draw closer to them, we increase our pleasure, joy and meaning in this world.Reach out to Rabbi Adam Jacobs: adam@aishny.com

Spoon deals with the need to attain clarity as a critical tool for spiritual awareness while simultaneously recognizing that our ability to comprehend reality is necessarily limited and fragmentary.

Meet On the Ledge is about finding transcendence in life's smaller and quieter moments and the need to embrace the journey as opposed to the destination.