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Jack Naneek offers contexual discussions on seeing Mormonism in a new way. He brings in interesting analogies, Eastern thought including Buddhist ideas, and his own experience as a resource to help us rise above the either/or perspective soften our spirits to navigate issues within Mormonism

Jack Naneek

  • Nov 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 66: Phase Transition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 26:01


Jack discusses water skiing, casinos, and phase transitions. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 66: Phase Transition appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 65: Climb the Ladder

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 26:18


Jack discusses the golden calf, the ladder, and looking past delays. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 65: Climb the Ladder appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 64: Sui Generis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 32:10


Jack discusses Moses, the burning bush, and computer generated influencers. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 64: Sui Generis appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 63: Choose What’s In Your Head

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 24:08


Jack discusses disappointment, Dark Night of the Soul, and choosing what’s happening in your head. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 63: Choose What’s In Your Head appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 62: Who’s Neville?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 25:08


Jack discusses Neville Goddard and Paul’s letter to the Hebrews. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 62: Who’s Neville? appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 61: Get Yourself a Shawshank Redemption

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 27:13


Jack discusses a great movie, and a way out of prison. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 61: Get Yourself a Shawshank Redemption appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 60: Leela, Teen Wolf, and Drama

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 25:30


Binge watching takes over Jack’s house, and Leela is realized! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 60: Leela, Teen Wolf, and Drama appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 59: Good Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 26:39


Jack discusses spell casting, words, Chomsky and Horowitz. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 59: Good Magic appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 58: David, Goliath, and Luke Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 27:01


Jack discusses the power of thought and belief, and how life might be different if either of those things were to change. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 58: David, Goliath, and Luke Skywalker appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 57: It’s All Quantum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 21:17


Jack discusses a decision to move across the country, and, the observer effect. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 57: It’s All Quantum appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 56: Groupthink Happens Quickly

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 26:09


Jack discusses the power of the group, and the freedom of getting away from it. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 56: Groupthink Happens Quickly appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 55: To Gamble Well

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 26:09


Jack recounts temple trips of his youth, and choosing from the choices available. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 55: To Gamble Well appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 54: Work Out Your Kharma

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 25:40


Jack receives an interesting email. He discusses his own kharma. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 54: Work Out Your Kharma appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 53: Portal of Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 26:15


Wile E. Coyote makes an appearance and the Portal of Fear takes us to new places. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 53: Portal of Fear appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 52: Go With The Flow

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 29:02


Life is a river and there are but two choices: paddle against the current or go with the flow. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 52: Go With The Flow appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 51: Deus Ex Machina

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 31:28


Jack discusses the movie Cast Away, the story of Elijah, and our own experiences with God From The Machine. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 51: Deus Ex Machina appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Final Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 10:49


Jack Naneek wraps up nearly two years of publishing Mormon Awakenings by posting this final episode. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Final Episode appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 50: You Perceive What You Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 27:04


Jack Naneek discusses A Course in Miracles, and the idea that perception isn’t fact, but mere projection of your state of mind. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 50: You Perceive What You Project appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakeings: Episode 49: Give a Little Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 26:27


Jack Naneek discusses a wrongly accused monk and draws parallels with the Sermon on the Mount. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakeings: Episode 49: Give a Little Grace appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 48: Leave Delusions Behind

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 26:16


Jack Naneek discusses leaving delusions and entering the light. There is a purpose for misery! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 48: Leave Delusions Behind appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 47: Delete Your Judge

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 23:07


Jack Naneek discusses a comment left after Episode 45. He uses the comment to teach about The Judge, a part of each of us that lives independently from us. Jack also discusses the work of Shirzad Chamine, author of Positive Intelligence. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 47: Delete Your Judge appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 46: Kill The Buddha

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 25:44


Jack Naneek discusses Linji’s odd advise to his followers to kill the Buddha. He also mentions the way we teach our children to pray, and our uniquely Mormony view of grace. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 46: Kill The Buddha appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 45: Your Zombie Identity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 30:53


Jack Naneek discusses identity, conditioning, and our breaking out of the zombie stage. He talks about Saul/Paul, and the road to Damascus. He compares Saul’s awakening to the story King Lamoni’s father. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 45: Your Zombie Identity appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 44: The Two Gospels

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 26:57


Jack Naneek discusses the two gospels. A picture perfect Young Women’s program is dissected. Adversity is considered, and the use of adversity is explored.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 44: The Two Gospels appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 43: Be True to Yourself, But Not in Isolation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 27:46


Jack Naneek discusses domestication and individuality. The story of Esther and Haman is reviewed. The exoteric and the esoteric are compared. We can’t be ourselves in isolation.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 43: Be True to Yourself, But Not in Isolation appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 42: Insane Objectives

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 33:10


Jack Naneek explores how we deceive ourselves, and how the mind hides its true intent. The story of Laman and Nephi is considered and actions of Cain and Able are revisited.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 42: Insane Objectives appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 41: Honesty Ain’t Optional

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 28:19


Jack Naneek responds to a listener comment about ego.  He dissects the dangers of avoiding giving offense when objective feedback is required.  The story of the woman at the well is discussed and the role of life’s experiences examined.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 41: Honesty Ain’t Optional appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 40: Do You Notice Your Ego?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 32:45


Jack Naneek shares two stories, one from his town, another from the Old Testament. Though separated by thousands of years, the two stories illustrate similar human tendencies and the universal problem of ego. Jack asserts that life’s first goal is to instruct us about ego, and to make us aware of its power in driving […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 40: Do You Notice Your Ego? appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: UPDATE

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 2:23


Jack Naneek announces his temporary leave from Mormon Awakenings and reasoning for taking down Episode 40.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: UPDATE appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 039: Zach Derr, Andre the Giant, and WWE Insights.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 49:16


Jack Naneek and Zach Derr discuss WWE, Andre the Giant and stagecraft.  Are outward performances worth much in insolation? And can we find inspiration by viewing staged wrestling events? Guest Zach Derr has some views about these things and more.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 039: Zach Derr, Andre the Giant, and WWE Insights. appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 038: Dan Wortherspoon Discusses Awakenings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 68:00


Jack Naneek interviews Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters, about what awakening means in a Mormon context. Dan shares his views about maturing as a practicing Mormon, and, as someone with slightly different views than the typical Mormon. Which begs the question: At the end of the day, what exactly is a typical Mormon?Become a […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 038: Dan Wortherspoon Discusses Awakenings appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 037: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 28:48


Jack Naneek explores unplugging. Many forces in our lives live off of us, beyond our awareness. Jack examines Nephi’s retreat into the mountains. Jesus’ 40 day fast and subsequent temptation illustrate the power of solitude. In the end, we learn that Facebook, Twitter and Das Man aren’t our friends.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 037: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There! appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 036: Air Handlers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 26:45


Jack Naneek shares a story of a defective air handler.  A local technician tries to up sell an unneeded new one.  An email from Zach is received, and a couple comparisons are made.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 036: Air Handlers appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 035: Interview with Tyler Brough

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 68:23


Jack Naneek interviews Tyler Brough about Tyler’s progressing faith, growing understanding and accumulated wisdom. Tyler shares personal stories from his youth and adulthood.  Jack and Tyler discuss how their views of church, God, and the purpose of life have deepened over the years. During the podcast, Tyler mentions a Sacrament Meeting talk he gave in […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 035: Interview with Tyler Brough appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 034: Oppressive Rah Rahs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 27:46


Jack Naneek discusses the well intended but sometimes misguided salesmen in our lives. He shares an experience of a Deacon Quorum advisor, a good man, who sparked a lot of unintended thinking.  The great alchemists and fetal chickens of life know how to turn these experiences into deeper wisdom.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 034: Oppressive Rah Rahs appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 33: Brute Facts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 25:45


Jack Naneek discusses brute facts as compared to institutional facts. He introduces the work of John Searle, the construction of social reality, and the numbers of famous basketball players.  Ruth’s journey from Moab to Bethlehem illustrates these principles and concepts at their most basic.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 33: Brute Facts appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 032: Maybe You’re Not Alone

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 23:26


Jack Naneek shares stories of worry and grief.  Most of us experience loneliness.  Most of us experience anxiety.   But, people from all places and across all cultures also share stories of comfort, healing and help from beyond.  Maybe something bigger is watching us, helping us, and loving us.  And that’s comforting indeed!Become a Premium […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 032: Maybe You’re Not Alone appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 031: You’re As Abnormal As Anyone Else

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 26:06


Jack Naneek discusses Mitt Romney’s campaign,  the LDS origin story, and how none of it is really that exceptional.  It turns out every group feels a little out of it, a little weird, a little abnormal. Turns out, this is totally normal.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 031: You’re As Abnormal As Anyone Else appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 030: Conflict Ain’t So Bad

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 27:00


Jack Naneek addresses conflict and submission.  Mormons love to submit, but, in so doing, they often sidestep great energy that comes from tension and conflict. Where should they draw the line? That might just be up to each individual to decide, based on their own experiences.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 030: Conflict Ain’t So Bad appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 028: Darkness Now

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 27:53


It’s winter in New England, and so it’s very dark. Jack Naneek discusses the darknesses of life and our inability to predict when light will return.  He reviews and discusses a certain sacrament talk given by a typical member who thinks he controls the universe through personal performance.  Does he? And what is God teaching […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 028: Darkness Now appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 027: Mailbag

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 30:49


Jack Naneek responds to three emails received this past week.  The emails represent interesting and common issues raised with Jack over the past six months of podcasting.  Jack does his best to answer these emails.  But at the end of the day, everyone needs to answer their own questions for themselves.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 027: Mailbag appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 026: Don’t Be Illogical

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 28:07


Jack Naneek discusses the human mind’s use of heuristics.  We use shortcuts to save time and mental capacity, but, sometimes such shortcuts lead to illogical conclusions.  The bad serves a purpose too, pointing us towards all that is good in life. In the end, we realize Lehi might be right: it’s all about learning from […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 026: Don’t Be Illogical appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 025: Don’t Get Sick With New Ideas!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 35:35


Jack Naneek discusses contagions.  Ideas are contagious, which is great if the ideas are great, but terrible if the ideas are terrible.  We compare two essays.  In the end, we shouldn’t fear new ideas, as long as we handle them carefully.  Otherwise, they just might blow up in our faces!Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 025: Don’t Get Sick With New Ideas! appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 024: Heidegger’s Revenge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 29:52


Jack Naneek mixes some philosophies of men with a little scripture. Heidegger’s philosophical text Being and Time is discussed.  How we interpret the world, and break free from it,  are examined.  Maybe the echo chamber needs a window or two opened.  In the end, we consider whether new wine really does need new bottles, or, […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 024: Heidegger’s Revenge appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 023: God Magic, Spiritual Experiences and the Paranormal.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 108:03


Jack Naneek and Bill Reel sit down to discuss spiritual experiences, telepathy, healing, and precognition.  Priesthood, truth claims, and exclusive rights to wield God magic are considered.  The first half of life is compared with the second half of life.  Literalism, symbology, and personal spiritual guidance are analyzed.  Yes.  It’s a long episode!  But, in […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 023: God Magic, Spiritual Experiences and the Paranormal. appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 022: All The Josephs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 29:03


Jack Naneek discusses Joseph, a young man in his ward.  A discussion about why any of us go to church is started.  Church, in turns out, might just be for all of us. But none of it happens if you don’t go.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 022: All The Josephs appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 021: Some Wish It Were A Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 29:10


Jack Naneek explores literalism, authority, and how some Mormons wish the LDS Church really was a cult.  Stories of the Old Testament are examined, foundational history reconsidered, and the writings of Mark Twain mentioned.  In the end, we learn Huck Finn might have been right when he decided to stay on the raft with Jim!Become […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 021: Some Wish It Were A Cult appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 020: The Second Half Is Way Better

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 27:55


Jack Naneek discusses the second half of life.  It’s as different from the first half as day is to night. Piano lesson are mentioned, and teaching those in the first half of life is discussed.  In the end, we realize our institutions are stuck in the first half of life because they’re supposed to be […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 020: The Second Half Is Way Better appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 019: Not Invented Here!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 27:40


Jack Naneek tackles failure and criticism, pointing out that it’s usually the source of the our greatest learning.  More important, however, is the stepping back to decide whether any criticism from the outside is even worth considering.  A Research and Development Department for the Church is suggested.  In the end, we realize Joseph Smith just […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 019: Not Invented Here! appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 018: Jack and Bill (Go Up a Hill)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 71:58


Bill Reel joins Jack Naneek for a discussion about seeking validation, the institutional church and where to find peace when no one around you seems able or willing to give it.  Is anger a necessary step towards greater understanding, or, is it a stumbling block?  And just who has the final say at the end […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 018: Jack and Bill (Go Up a Hill) appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Mormon Awakenings: Episode 017: It Ain’t So Binary

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 32:57


Jack Naneek discusses a monk’s enlightenment as he walks through the market.  Our binary world is examined and compared with the less binary views of the East. Maybe the atonement represents a transition between the two? In the end, we realize we might be able to understand life as more than just a series of […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 017: It Ain’t So Binary appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

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