Podcasts about Dark Night

As the White House Correspondents’ Dinner brings the media elite together with Donald Trump, the consequences of normalizing his attacks on democracy grow clearer. Steve Schmidt breaks down the media’s surrender to Trump and warns of what comes next. Today's Merch: Tear Down This Ballroom Tee https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/tear-down-this-ballroom-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A comprehensive guide to healing that incorporates psychological, physical, and spiritual practices for overall wellness.”—Kirkus Reviews• Explains how to connect with your Soul for inner guidance, peace, and an opportunity to reach your highest potential• Offers integrative psychological, spiritual, and mind-body practices to help you reduce stress and your reactive behaviors, and reconnect with your higher consciousness• Reveals your Soul's purpose through proven methodology and shows how to cultivate gratitude, compassion, and happiness by living an authentic lifeExploring the intersection of spirituality and neuroscience—utilizing both to optimize spiritual and mental health—psychiatrist and neuroscientist Helen Lavretsky shows that the evolution of the Soul is the purpose of life. Drawing on the latest research and examples from her clinical practice, Lavretsky helps you know and embody your Soul—a union that provides inner guidance, peace, balance, happiness, and an opportunity to reach your highest potential.Lavretsky aims to put the psyche (soul) back into psychology using a proven methodology to enable you to control reactive behavior and reconnect with higher consciousness. She gives guidance on how to navigate challenges and spiritual emergencies, such as the Dark Night of the Soul, with enhanced intuitive abilities and clarity.With clinical examples and more than 20 practical exercises, Lavretsky shows how you can incorporate the neuroscience of spiritual awakening to transform negative thoughts and feelings into a sense of excitement and curiosity. This will increase your ability to reduce stress, regulate negative emotions, improve your brain health, and cultivate gratitude, compassion, and a consistent sense of serenity and well-being by living a truly authentic life.Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, is an integrative and geriatric psychiatrist, neuro-scientist, and a professor of psychiatry at UCLA. She directs clinical and research programs in integrative mental health and serves as a director of research for the UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative. She lives in Los Angeles.https://drhelenlavretsky.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Garrett and Mike discuss Chapter 9, Ivan's "Dark Night of the Soul".

In "The Wound Where the Light Enters: Staying Awake in the Dark Night," Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell teaches that life's challenges can "break us open" rather than break us apart, revealing opportunities for healing and spiritual growth. By facing our pain with curiosity instead of resistance, we uncover limiting beliefs, transform our wounds into wisdom, and allow our Christ nature to emerge. The sermon reminds us that nothing is wasted—every experience can become a pathway to greater purpose, compassion, and service.Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

We're back in the library as we continue to sort out our house of faith. This time we're thinking about books we don't use as much, and why it's worth keeping old bits of the Bible around, because you never know which bits are going to come in handy. Also, Joe has had some issues with paint, and Nick has been giving martini recipes to medical staff. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mid-faith Crisis Facebook Page Nick's Blog Mentioned in this episode: The Dark Night of the Shed | Nick Page The Badly Behaved Bible | Nick Page

n this episode, we dive deeply into the mystery of the Incarnation and how we are meant to relate to Christ. Drawing from a profound quote by St. Augustine, we explore how Christ made the things we fear losing entirely worthless by depriving Himself of them. We examine what it truly means to be poor in spirit, how to navigate worldly dignities, and the Christian response to injustice. Ultimately, echoing the wisdom of St. John of the Cross, we are called to radical detachment—assigning true worth only to God and aligning our lives perfectly with His divine will.Key Topics Discussed:The mystery of the Incarnation and God's perfect wisdom.St. Augustine's contrast between worldly desires and Christ's choices.Understanding true poverty of spirit in our daily duties.Responding to injustices as a Christian witness.St. John of the Cross and the call to detach from worthless things.The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the biweekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter. https://midnightcarmelite.com/compass

In Russia, you can now rent a barbecue companion for $15 to $65 a day — jokes and anecdotes included, no lasting friendship expected. Brian From opens with that story as a window into something both funny and genuinely heartbreaking about the loneliness epidemic. Then a personal story: getting pulled over late at night with his son in the car, expired plates, and the surprisingly rich spiritual parallel — what happens when those lights come on behind you, and do you repent or make excuses? Former congressman Ben Sass is walking his terminal cancer diagnosis publicly and with remarkable faith, and Brian reflects on what it means to display your theology when the stakes are as high as they get. A pointed look at the lukewarm church of Laodicea in Revelation 3 — hot or cold, not somewhere in between — and what it means for a congregation to be spiritually comfortable, wealthy, and quietly dying. A meditation on what faith looks like when God feels silent, drawing on the stories of the bleeding woman and Jairus's daughter in Mark 5, and the startling private letters of Mother Teresa, who spent decades feeling God's complete absence while continuing to serve the poorest of the poor. The paradox of faith, Brian concludes, is that it often shines brightest not in clarity but in darkness — and what feels like absence will in time reveal itself as a deeper presence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode begins with a real-time crisis after Chrism's trailer is damaged by an electrical fire, then unfolds into a wide Kundalini Q&A on trauma, dark night, psychic gifts, twin-flame expectations, health challenges, Shaktipat, meditation, expanded consciousness, dream protection, blockages, aura pictures, noble behavior, family judgment, swelling and expansion symptoms, crown tingling, group healing, entities, cold-water purification, and trusting Kundalini as the guiding force behind difficult transformation.•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•≈•Drawing on more than six decades of direct experience with awakened Kundalini, Chrism offers grounded guidance for those navigating the physical and energetic challenges of awakening.This podcast is offered freely to support those walking the path of Kundalini awakening.For private one on one support from Chrism for your own Kundalini equation, as well as other services and resources, visit https://chrismkundalini.com.Recorded live on 05 Jul 2026

BB28 Premiere Recap Big Brother 28 kicks off with chaos and confusion as Rob Cesternino hosts this premiere Recap alongside Taran Armstrong, welcoming guests Melissa Deni and Pooya. The house is left in shock after a wild twist involving dinosaurs, time travel, and a reality TV legend meeting a bizarre fate, setting a tense and unpredictable mood right from the jump. The panel digs into the BB28 premiere's headline moment: Rachel Reilly's dramatic exit, chased by a faux velociraptor and thrown into a volcano, leaving fans and houseguests stunned and scrambling for answers. Melissa and Pooya debate the impact of the time-travel twist, wondering whether the “house time machine” could undo Rachel's departure or play into future buybacks. Only the three returning icons, Angela, Rick Devens, and a soon-to-be-revealed third, compete for the first HoH, forcing the BB28 newbies into immediate deal-making as they battle for safety. The group highlights misplays from early strategizers like Jason and LaTrice, who signal their intent to go after previous players right in front of the power-holders. Comic relief breaks out with the high-velocity slime challenge and themed comp sets, while social dynamics begin to take shape as showmances, alliances, and floaters navigate day-one confusion. Rachel Reilly's shocking “death by volcano” prompts speculation about whether a time machine twist could bring her back into the game. Only returning icons compete for HoH, putting pressure on newbies to form alliances fast or risk becoming early targets. Jason and LaTrice draw heat by targeting returnees before the HoH comp, raising questions about trust and early house dynamics. Notable personalities, including a mustachioed Rome, quirky Mallory, and Melissa's take on the over-the-top slime challenge, add humor and strategy, with live feed updates set to reveal more soon. Julie Chen's stone-faced delivery brings laughs as she sells the campy twists, anchoring a night of unpredictable BB action. Alliances are forming, trust is breaking, and houseguests are on edge as the BB28 game explodes out of the gate. Will the time machine rewrite history and bring Rachel back? Can the newbies withstand the icon advantage, or will early missteps cost them dearly? Don't miss the full premiere breakdown as Rob, Taran, Melissa, and Pooya unpack every BB28 twist, alliance, and social play from this unforgettable first night! 00:00 Dark Night for Big Brother 02:56 Big Brother House Gets Time Machine 05:13 Rachel’s Shocking Exit Explained 08:02 Dinosaur Volcanos and Rachel’s Fate 12:10 Reality TV Icons Enter Big Brother 14:18 Three Player HOH Format Begins 17:04 Newbies Target Returning Houseguests Early 20:46 Survivor's Rick Devens Comes to Big Brother 26:01 Enzo and Meow Meow Industries Time Machine 29:02 Cast Rundown: First Impressions 36:01 Social Dynamics and Early Alliances 41:06 Survivor-Style Challenge Rocks Premiere 46:01 Rick Devens' Strategy and Challenges 53:03 Angela's Big Brother 28 Reception 1:01:46 Mullets, Crypto Bros, and Modern Cast 1:12:21 Big Brother Unlocked and Live Feeds Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN! Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH!  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT!  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Premiere Recap Big Brother 28 kicks off with chaos and confusion as Rob Cesternino hosts this premiere Recap alongside Taran Armstrong, welcoming guests Melissa Deni and Pooya. The house is left in shock after a wild twist involving dinosaurs, time travel, and a reality TV legend meeting a bizarre fate, setting a tense and unpredictable mood right from the jump. The panel digs into the BB28 premiere's headline moment: Rachel Reilly's dramatic exit, chased by a faux velociraptor and thrown into a volcano, leaving fans and houseguests stunned and scrambling for answers. Melissa and Pooya debate the impact of the time-travel twist, wondering whether the “house time machine” could undo Rachel's departure or play into future buybacks. Only the three returning icons, Angela, Rick Devens, and a soon-to-be-revealed third, compete for the first HoH, forcing the BB28 newbies into immediate deal-making as they battle for safety. The group highlights misplays from early strategizers like Jason and LaTrice, who signal their intent to go after previous players right in front of the power-holders. Comic relief breaks out with the high-velocity slime challenge and themed comp sets, while social dynamics begin to take shape as showmances, alliances, and floaters navigate day-one confusion. Rachel Reilly's shocking “death by volcano” prompts speculation about whether a time machine twist could bring her back into the game. Only returning icons compete for HoH, putting pressure on newbies to form alliances fast or risk becoming early targets. Jason and LaTrice draw heat by targeting returnees before the HoH comp, raising questions about trust and early house dynamics. Notable personalities, including a mustachioed Rome, quirky Mallory, and Melissa's take on the over-the-top slime challenge, add humor and strategy, with live feed updates set to reveal more soon. Julie Chen's stone-faced delivery brings laughs as she sells the campy twists, anchoring a night of unpredictable BB action. Alliances are forming, trust is breaking, and houseguests are on edge as the BB28 game explodes out of the gate. Will the time machine rewrite history and bring Rachel back? Can the newbies withstand the icon advantage, or will early missteps cost them dearly? Don't miss the full premiere breakdown as Rob, Taran, Melissa, and Pooya unpack every BB28 twist, alliance, and social play from this unforgettable first night! 00:00 Dark Night for Big Brother 02:56 Big Brother House Gets Time Machine 05:13 Rachel’s Shocking Exit Explained 08:02 Dinosaur Volcanos and Rachel’s Fate 12:10 Reality TV Icons Enter Big Brother 14:18 Three Player HOH Format Begins 17:04 Newbies Target Returning Houseguests Early 20:46 Survivor's Rick Devens Comes to Big Brother 26:01 Enzo and Meow Meow Industries Time Machine 29:02 Cast Rundown: First Impressions 36:01 Social Dynamics and Early Alliances 41:06 Survivor-Style Challenge Rocks Premiere 46:01 Rick Devens' Strategy and Challenges 53:03 Angela's Big Brother 28 Reception 1:01:46 Mullets, Crypto Bros, and Modern Cast 1:12:21 Big Brother Unlocked and Live Feeds Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN! Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH!  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT!  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

DARKNIGHT | Session Live — Mica Piola Juillet 2026 Le grand retour de Mica Piola dans l'univers Darknight avec une session mix exclusive, sombre, puissante et immersive. Une sélection électronique taillée pour la nuit, entre énergie club, ambiance underground et sonorités intenses. Une session pensée comme un voyage sonore, fidèle à l'esprit Darknight | Session Live : mystérieux, profond et percutant. Mica Piola — Darknight Session Live Grenoble / France Juillet 2026 Exclusive Mix for Darknight Like, share & enjoy the Darknight vibe.

Send us Fan MailThroughout life we can face many different challenges. We have to learn to process these difficulties and work out how we are going to respond.Today we take some time to think about the inevitable 'dark night of the soul' that we are likely to face at some point in our lifetime and look at some healthy approaches that we can take to allow ourselves to be strengthened rather than defeated by these experiences.Feel free to listen in xxx

Max talks about the fatal crash of Beech C90 King Air N249CP, an air ambulance flight that departed Roswell Air Center in New Mexico shortly before midnight on May 13, 2026. The aircraft was headed for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport near Ruidoso to pick up a patient for transport to Albuquerque. It was a short flight—only about 51 nautical miles—but it ended in tragedy when the King Air struck terrain near the Capitan Mountains. Both pilots and both flight nurses were killed. The aircraft was operated by Generation Jets under Part 135 as an unscheduled fixed-wing aeromedical flight. The two medical passengers were flight nurses employed by Trans Aero Medical Services. Max emphasizes the human side of the accident: these were young professionals on a mission of mercy, people who had dedicated themselves to helping others. That makes the accident especially painful, but also especially important to study carefully. According to the preliminary report, the flight occurred in dark-night VMC with zero percent moon illumination. Max explains why that matters. In rural or mountainous terrain, a dark night can feel very much like instrument conditions, even when the weather is technically visual. There may be no visible horizon, no way to judge terrain ahead, and no meaningful outside references to confirm whether the aircraft is safely above rising ground. Pilots may be legal to fly VFR or accept a visual approach, but operationally they may need to fly with the discipline of an instrument procedure. A second major factor was GPS jamming. The report says U.S. military GPS jamming activity was taking place in the area and at the altitudes used by the accident flight. During the flight, ADS-B data that had been reporting every few seconds began reporting at roughly one-minute intervals. The crew later told Albuquerque Center they had lost GPS capability and needed a heading. Other aircraft in the area also reported GPS problems, including one pilot who appeared to have difficulty identifying or navigating to a ground-based navigation aid. Max uses this to highlight a broader issue for pilots: most of us have become deeply dependent on GPS. That dependency affects not only primary navigation but also the tools we rely on for situational awareness. Electronic flight bags, panel-mounted moving maps, terrain displays, and many terrain warning systems all depend on accurate aircraft position. If GPS is jammed or unreliable, those tools may stop working, may degrade, or may give pilots less protection than they expect. The flight was initially cleared as filed to Sierra Blanca and assigned 12,000 feet. At one point, the controller advised the crew that the aircraft was at 13,000 feet, about 1,000 feet above its assigned altitude. The pilots responded that they were correcting and had lost GPS. The controller provided headings and later began working to have the military stop the jamming. As the flight continued, the crew requested the RNAV approach, then later requested the ILS approach because of the GPS failure. But the destination presented another complication. Sierra Blanca's automated weather observation system was out of service, and the ForeFlight briefing showed no METAR and no TAF for the airport. The instrument approach procedures contained notes stating that when the local altimeter setting was not received, the procedures were not authorized. Max explains that this may have left the crew without a legal instrument approach option, even though flying an approach would have provided more structure and terrain protection than descending visually in dark-night mountainous terrain. At about 12:08 AM, while northeast of the airport, the crew reported that they had the airport area in sight and could proceed visually. The controller cleared them for a visual approach and told them they could cancel IFR in the air above 9,000 feet or after landing. Shortly afterward, the aircraft began turning southwest toward Sierra Blanca. The Capitan Mountains, rising to more than 10,000 feet, were between the aircraft and the airport. After the aircraft was cleared for the visual approach, the controller's supervisor reportedly told the military that jamming could resume. ADS-B again began recording at about one-minute intervals. The aircraft descended toward the airport and later appeared to climb during the final moments of the flight. The last recorded Spidertracks data showed the aircraft at about 9,823 feet GPS altitude, with a groundspeed of 150 knots and a heading of 250 degrees. The aircraft impacted terrain at an elevation of about 9,950 feet, near the Capitan Mountains Summit Radio Facility. Max discusses several lessons from the accident. First, dark-night operations in mountainous areas deserve special caution, even in VMC. Second, pilots should maintain proficiency with non-GPS navigation, including VORs, localizers, and raw-data flying. Third, before accepting a visual approach at night, especially in terrain, pilots should have a clear plan for terrain clearance and should consider using any available ground-based guidance, such as tracking a localizer or ILS course, even if cleared visually. Fourth, pilots should understand what equipment they may lose when GPS fails: not just navigation, but also moving maps, terrain pages, and some terrain warning capabilities. The episode closes with a practical reminder: GPS jamming is not theoretical. If you fly enough, you may eventually lose GPS. The goal is to make sure that losing GPS does not also mean losing situational awareness, terrain clearance, or your life. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. 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Opie and Ron roast a NYC heatwave, bidet disasters, and a chocolate-syrup balloon ass demo that ruins everyone. Then the BBQ Ninja joins with the mounted head of the “Dark Knight” — an 11-foot gator he hunted for years. Alligator tacos, roadkill talk, Empire State climbers proposing, and classic Opie-Ron chaos. Redneck comedy meets New York crazy — messy, hilarious, and unfiltered.If you wnt to support the show https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JANCGHFW7GJHA and THANK YOU!

Feeling restless, bothered, irritated, or like something is off in your life? You may not be broken. You may be in the disruption phase of spiritual growth. In this episode, Tim Holloway breaks down why God often disrupts a man before He transforms him. When numbing stops working, when success feels empty, when your marriage, health, business, emotions, or spiritual life start exposing pressure points, it may be God knocking beneath the noise. This message is for Christian men who feel stuck, spiritually dry, emotionally tired, or successful on the outside but unsettled on the inside. You'll learn why discomfort can be mercy, why old patterns have to fail, and why God uses disruption to wake men up from cluelessness, numbness, self-sufficiency, and false peace. Using Revelation 3, Saul on the road to Damascus, Cain, Moses, and real-life examples of marriage crisis, health scares, business pressure, and emotional heaviness, this episode shows how God interrupts survival patterns so men can finally see clearly, embrace formation, and step into deeper transformation. You'll learn why disruption is not always punishment, but often God's mercy interrupting patterns that no longer work. You'll see how numbing, addiction, busyness, achievement, and self-sufficiency can keep men spiritually blind until God allows pressure to expose the truth. You'll understand how biblical examples like Saul, Cain, Moses, and the church in Laodicea reveal the way God uses questions, crisis, and discomfort to awaken awareness. You'll be challenged to examine where your wife's pain, your children's distance, your business pressure, your body, your emotions, and your spiritual dryness may be trying to get your attention. 00:00 Phase Three: Being Disrupted02:15 When Numbing Stops Working04:32 Successful Outside, Unsettled Inside06:38 Revelation 3: Jesus Knocking at the Door09:37 Truth That Bothers You11:21 When God Shakes Your Patterns13:30 God Awakens Awareness15:12 Why Feel-Good Messages Don't Transform16:06 Saul Before the Disruption18:37 Why Are You Persecuting Me?20:35 God Uses Questions to Wake Men Up22:13 When Certainty Gets Shattered25:32 Blindness, Formation, and Real Sight28:54 When Your Framework Stops Working30:41 Crisis as a Fork in the Road32:45 System Failure and Spiritual Awakening35:31 Stop Blaming Everything Outside You38:34 Pressure Reveals What You've Been Using41:25 The Dark Night of the Soul43:39 The Temptation to Go Back to Numbing47:39 Cain, Anger, and Awareness Before Destruction49:34 Moses and the Burning Bush51:01 Where Is God Disrupting Your Life?52:29 Disruption Is an Invitation #ChristianMen#SpiritualGrowth#MensMinistry#Transformation#FaithJourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we unpack a profound quote from St. John of the Cross: "When something distasteful or unpleasant comes your way, remember Christ crucified and be silent." We explore how the natural human reaction is to defend ourselves against perceived injustices, but the spiritual path calls us to a radical silence. By viewing our adversaries not as enemies but as God's chosen craftsmen, we can embrace the purifying chisel of suffering. Like Christ annihilated on the cross without consolation, we are called to trust God as our sole vindicator and allow our trials to sculpt us into saints.The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the biweekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter. https://midnightcarmelite.com/compass

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Reign of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8-17) about surrendering to the consequences of disobedience to God, even the loss of wealth, fame and power. Tom discusses themes written about in his upcoming book on his Camino pilgrimage, No Half Measures. Referenced Texts: Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross.

In the second half of this follow-up to the recent Ruling Your Domain series, John, Blaine, and Allen address some really big questions. Topics include how to deal with chronic pain and the overwhelming suffering in this world, ways parents can respond to a physically and verbally defiant foster child in their home, how to interpret and navigate depression as part of our domain, and what a wife can do if her husband is uncooperative or not interested in leading their realm in a godly way.Show Notes: Discover how you can support the ministry of Wild at Heart here. The books referenced—The Dark Night of the Soul by Gerald May, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by W. Lee Warren, and Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer—are available wherever books are sold. The Captivated podcast (Episode 128) featuring John and Stasi Eldredge answering viewer and listener questions will be released August 19th, 2026.Keywords: Q&A, Christianity, Emotional Regulation, Parents, Chronic Pain, Marriage_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website:WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppWatch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

Guest speaker Aidan Yamada preaches on what theologians call "The Dark Night of the Soul" - seasons when we don't feel God's presence - and teaches how we can faithfully walk through them.

This episode explores the concept of the dark night of the soul, demystifying spiritual transformation and emphasizing the importance of self-care during difficult inner journeys. Today I share insights on recognizing signs of inner shifts, balancing spirituality with mental health, and practicing self-compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores the concept of the dark night of the soul, demystifying spiritual transformation and emphasizing the importance of self-care during difficult inner journeys. Today I share insights on recognizing signs of inner shifts, balancing spirituality with mental health, and practicing self-compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Tom Curran explores the questions: What shapes your philosophy on life? What's your vision for life? How does your life project what's most important to you? Tom shares insights from Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. Referenced Philosophy Books:On Caring by Milton MayeroffWho Is Man? by Abraham J. HeschelMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

In the sixth 15-minute section of our screenplay, Napoleon plunges into his darkest hour. Reeling from betrayal and defeat, he confronts the plague-ridden horrors of his campaign in the Levant and faces the brutal consequences of war, both on the battlefield and within himself. The myth of his invincibility shatters as failed sieges and the massacre at Jaffa weigh on his conscience. Josephine's infidelity and his own disillusionment reach a crisis, forcing Napoleon towards a reckoning with his ambitions, relationships, and the cost of power. As despair and self-doubt threaten to overwhelm him, the stage is set for the transformation that will propel him towards his final bid for greatness.Yes, it's episode seven of our screenwriting escapade, in which we continue to forge ahead in our mission of crafting a top-notch screenplay treatment about the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Alex Stevenson is joined by James Topham (who knows a thing or two about screenwriting) and Ben Deery (who knows a thing or two about acting) to put the movie world to rights. Having analysed the pitfalls and frustrations of Ridley Scott's Napoleon 2023 in the first season the Napoleon Movie Quarter-Hourly, this time round the team have to come up with the magic themselves.As our resident artificial aide-de-camp NAIpoleon Bot-aparte puts it:Alex Stevenson opens the episode by reflecting on its many possible names, likening it to the Beatles' White Album, and notes listener feedback they've received for discussion 00:00:10.01:03 - All three speakers share significant personal updates in rapid-fire, overlapping fashion to create comedic confusion for the audience 04:01 - James Topham reveals the existence of a secret WhatsApp chat with Benjamin Deery (excluding Alex Stevenson), mirroring earlier feelings of exclusion05:52 - James Topham debuts a homemade Napoleon movie trailer, involving Benjamin Deery performing in different voices, to energize the creative process 12:04 - James Topham recaps the previous episode: Napoleon is exiled to Egypt under the guise of glory, his fleet is destroyed, and he discovers Josephine's infidelity, marking his lowest point 20:24 - A historical debate occurs: Alex Stevenson clarifies that Napoleon was enthusiastic about Egypt rather than simply exiled, and discusses how both his ambitions and the political machinations of others shaped his choices 29:38 - The group discusses the "dark night of the soul" as a structural turning point, emphasizing Napoleon's internal reckoning after a series of personal and military setbacks, rather than a literal period of inaction33:30 - Alex Stevenson details three major events for Napoleon's crisis: the plague hospital at Jaffa, a war crime (massacre of prisoners), and the failed siege of Acre—all contributing to his psychological breaking point 41:29 - The B story (Josephine's infidelity) is revealed to have a psychological turning point for both characters, paralleling Napoleon's emotional hardening and the collapse of romantic idealism51:01 - The hosts reveal a major twist: this project is envisioned as a trilogy, meaning there's much more story (and podcasting) ahead than Benjamin Deery anticipated, much to his mock dismayHelp us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly

The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the biweekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter. https://midnightcarmelite.com/compassThe rejection of God's illuminating grace is rarely a passive error; it is an active, willful orientation of the lower faculties toward the trivial. When the soul prioritizes its own spiritual achievements over divine teleology, it cultivates an ontological resistance to the light. This spiritual pride obscures the intellect, causing the individual to excuse their faults rather than confront them. To rectify this disordered attachment to creatures and spiritual gratification, the soul must undergo the rigorous purification of the Dark Night, stripping the ego of itself to restore a state of genuine, childlike receptivity.Why the willful preference for darkness constitutes an active rejection of divine charity rather than a passive misunderstanding of grace.The ontological distinction between the exposing light of God and the self-serving darkness of creaturely attachment.How spiritual pride manifests in the faculties as a vain desire to instruct others and a refusal to accuse oneself in the confessional.The theological necessity of spiritual dryness as a mechanism to detach the soul from the comfortable darkness of the ego.

Have you ever felt like God was silent, distant, or absent? In this powerful conversation, Kyle Strobel shares how seasons of spiritual dryness can become some of the most transformative moments in a believer's life. Discover why faith isn't built on emotional highs and how God often does His deepest work in the desert. If you're struggling with doubt, discouragement, or spiritual fatigue, this episode offers biblical hope and practical encouragement.About the GuestKyle Strobel is the Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation and Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology at Talbot School of Theology. He is a theologian, author, speaker, and co-author of When God Seems Distant and Where Prayer Becomes Real. His work focuses on spiritual formation, prayer, and helping Christians experience genuine transformation in Christ. Reasons to ListenHope for Dry Seasons Discover why spiritual dryness is not necessarily a sign that something is wrong, but may actually be evidence that God is deepening your faith and transforming your heart. Practical Spiritual Formation Learn practical ways to continue praying, reading Scripture, and walking with Jesus when emotions and motivation disappear. Biblical Perspective Gain a deeper understanding of the Psalms, suffering, weakness, and God's surprising work in seasons that feel spiritually barren. Big TakeawaysGod Works in Deserts Seasons of spiritual dryness are often places where God exposes deeper issues of the heart and teaches us to trust Him by faith rather than feelings. Feelings Aren't Faith God's presence is not measured by emotional experiences. Mature faith learns to trust God's promises even when He feels distant. Weakness Reveals Need Spiritual growth happens when we recognize how much we need God's forgiveness, grace, and transforming work. The Psalms Give Language Honest prayers found in the Psalms help believers bring their confusion, disappointment, and struggles directly to God. Transformation Over Information Knowledge alone cannot produce Christlike character. Spiritual formation requires surrender, humility, and dependence on Jesus. Missional ChallengesPray the Psalms Daily Spend the next seven days praying one Psalm each day, allowing Scripture to shape your honest conversations with God. Practice Honest Prayer Bring one area of discouragement, doubt, or weakness directly to God instead of hiding it behind religious performance. Encourage a Struggling Believer Reach out to someone who may be experiencing spiritual dryness and remind them that God remains faithful even when He feels distant. Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Kyle Strobel 01:00 – Kyle's Personal Journey Through Spiritual Darkness 05:00 – Discovering the "Dark Night of the Soul" 10:00 – Why Information Doesn't Equal Transformation 13:00 – Understanding Spiritual Dryness in the Christian Life 16:00 – The Lifeline of Honest Community 17:00 – Learning to Pray the Psalms 19:00 – Why Churches Rarely Discuss Spiritual Dryness 25:00 – Passion vs. Deep Affection for Jesus 26:00 – Moving from Zeal to Steadfast Faithfulness 34:00 – What Churches Need to Understand About the Desert 37:00 – Practical Ways to Walk with God in Dry Seasons 43:00 – Finding God in Weakness 44:00 – Final Encouragement for Struggling Believers 45:00 – Fun Questions & Favorite Psalms 49:00 – Where to Connect with Kyle StrobelGuest Website & Social MediaBuy 'When God Seems Distant' BookWebsiteKyle Strobel Substack #themissionallife #themissionallifepodcast #Jesus #KyleStrobel #SpiritualFormation #PrayerLife #ChristianGrowth #FaithJourney #WhenGodSeemsDistant #ChristianPodcast

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North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 21 "The Dark Night", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Margaret and her father walk home from the Thornton residence, feeling very happy. They talk together a little about the strike and Mr. Hale suggests that Thornton is anxious about the situation. When they get home, all joy they were feeling is ripped away from them by a look of horror on Dixon's face. They enter and find Dr. Donaldson taking care of Mrs. Hale. She has had a fit and is very, very unwell, and has been administered a sedative. Mr. Hale is finally informed of the state of his wife's health and is distraught by the terrifying news. He initially upset with Margaret for keeping it from him, but the Doctor tells him that it is he that is to blame, and not Margaret. The doctor tells Mr Hale to go to bed and leave the family alone. Everyone refuses to go to bed, so Dixon, Margaret, and her father watch over Mrs. Hale. Dixon eventually nods off, but Margaret watches carefully over her mother and responds to her father's questions. After her father goes to sleep too, Margaret reflects on Harley Street and Helstone, two places that she wishes she could go back to, to get away from the tragedies of the North. In the morning, it seems like the previous night was all but a dream. Mrs. Hale doesn't know how ill she was and is shocked to see Dr. Donaldson so early. After a few days, she gets permission to return to the drawing room, but that night, she becomes feverish again. Dr. Donaldson says that it is a reaction to the medicine that he has used and recommends that they try to find a waterbed for Mrs. Hale, stating that Mrs. Thornton has one she could maybe lend and asks Margaret if she could make the trip to Marlborough street to ask for it. In the afternoon, Margaret starts walking to the Thornton's, her head full of thoughts about her mother's health. She doesn't notice anything different about the streets, but around her, many people are heaving, and talking, and listening, while she moves through the streets. When she gets to Marlborough street however, she starts to feel the oppressive atmosphere, and as she gets to the Thornton's, the crowd starts to make its way towards the Factory. She is cautiously let in by the porter and is rushed into the house.SEO stuff I don't want to do. Elizabeth Gaskell's classic, "North and South" sees Margaret Hale's live uprooted as her family moves to the north of England. Initially disgusted by the ugliness of the industrial town of Milton, Margaret develops a strong sense of social justice after seeing the poverty and suffering of local mill workers.

Today's Scripture: Psalm 40:1–3 What do you do when you've prayed, waited, done the work, and still feel stuck in the middle of a pit? In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook reflects on Psalm 40:1–3 and the kind of patience that isn't passive, polished, or emotionally detached—but deeply honest before God. This episode is for anyone who feels worn down by waiting and needs a reminder that God hears, turns toward, and meets us with love one small step at a time. We explore: *Why biblical patience doesn't mean suppressing your emotions *Why Christian hope is different from forced optimism *What it means to find “a firm place to stand” *How God forms a new song in us slowly Go Deeper: Episode 77: The Dark Night of the Soul: Why It Happens and What It Means Episode 99: Exploring a Broken Spirit & the Dark Night of the Soul with Christopher Cook Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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The Rites of Passage. 1909; English translation, University of Chicago Press, 1960. Use for: separation, transition, incorporation, initiatory structure, and the candidate's movement through old identity, liminal state, and return.Victor Turner. “Betwixt and Between: The Liminal Period in Rites of Passage.” In The Forest of Symbols: Aspects of Ndembu Ritual. Cornell University Press, 1967. Use for: liminality, threshold identity, the candidate as “betwixt and between,” and darkness as embodied transition.Victor Turner. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Aldine Publishing, 1969. Use for: liminality, communitas, anti-structure, social transformation, and the ritual pressure placed on ordinary identity.Catherine Bell. Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice. Oxford University Press, 1992. Use for: ritualization, ritual power, the ritualized body, and the temple as a structured environment that trains perception and action.Catherine Bell. “The Ritual Body and the Dynamics of Ritual Power.” Journal of Ritual Studies 4, no. 2 (1990): 299–313. Use for: ritualized bodies, spatial discipline, gesture, power, and the way ritual arrangements shape action.John C. Lilly. The Deep Self: Profound Relaxation and the Tank Isolation Technique. Simon & Schuster, 1977. Use for: the isolation tank, reduced stimulation, altered consciousness, and the modern technological black room.John C. Lilly. The Center of the Cyclone: Looking into Inner Space. Julian Press, 1972. Use carefully for: Lilly's altered-state/counterculture context, isolation tank work, consciousness exploration, and the bridge between research and psychedelic-era experimentation.Justin S. Feinstein et al. “Examining the Short-Term Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Effect of Floatation-REST.” PLOS ONE 13, no. 2 (2018): e0190292. Use for: Floatation-REST, reduced environmental stimulation, anxiety reduction, mood change, and the clinical side of float tanks.Hannah Hruby et al. “Induction of Altered States of Consciousness During Floatation-REST Is Associated With the Dissolution of Body Boundaries and the Distortion of Subjective Time.” Scientific Reports 14 (2024). Use for: float tanks, altered states, body-boundary dissolution, and subjective time distortion.Madison K. M. Garland et al. “A Randomized Controlled Safety and Feasibility Trial of Floatation-REST in Anxious and Depressed Individuals.” PLOS ONE 18, no. 6 (2023): e0286899. Use for: safety, tolerability, repeated Floatation-REST, and caution against overclaiming.Lashgari et al. “Floatation-REST Systematic Review.” 2025. Use for: the broad current state of Floatation-REST research, including anxiety, pain, stress, sleep, well-being, and the need for stronger standardization and larger studies.Michael T. H. Do. “Melanopsin and the Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells.” Neuron 104, no. 2 (2019): 205–226. Use for: ipRGCs, melanopsin, non-image-forming vision, circadian entrainment, pupil response, sleep, and light as biological timing information.Lorenzo Lazzerini Ospri, Glen Prusky, and Samer Hattar. “Mood, the Circadian System, and Melanopsin Retinal Ganglion Cells.” Annual Review of Neuroscience 40 (2017): 539–556. Use for: light, mood, circadian rhythm, melanopsin, and the biological consequences of light exposure.Charles A. Czeisler and related circadian medicine research. Use for: artificial light, circadian disruption, melatonin suppression, shift work, and modern light exposure as a biological intervention.Anne-Marie Chang, Daniel Aeschbach, Jeanne F. Duffy, and Charles A. Czeisler. “Evening Use of Light-Emitting eReaders Negatively Affects Sleep, Circadian Timing, and Next-Morning Alertness.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 112, no. 4 (2015): 1232–1237. Use for: screens, evening light, melatonin suppression, delayed circadian timing, altered sleep, and modern light's effect on the body.A. Roger Ekirch. At Day's Close: Night in Times Past. W. W. Norton, 2005. Use for: premodern night, darkness before electric light, nocturnal fear, dreams, prayer, crime, labor, and the cultural history of darkness.A. Roger Ekirch. “Sleep We Have Lost: Pre-Industrial Slumber in the British Isles.” The American Historical Review 106, no. 2 (2001): 343–386. Use for: segmented sleep, first sleep and second sleep, night waking, dreams, prayer, and premodern sleep culture.Craig Koslofsky. Evening's Empire: A History of the Night in Early Modern Europe. Cambridge University Press, 2011. Use for: early modern night culture, artificial lighting, urban night, public space, and the transformation of darkness.Elisabeth Bronfen. Night Passages: Philosophy, Literature, and Film. Columbia University Press, 2013. Use for: symbolic and cultural readings of night, dream, fear, darkness, passage, and the imagination.Robert F. Taft. The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for Today. Liturgical Press, 1993. Use for: night offices, vigils, prayer through darkness, sacred time, and Christian ritual use of night.Bernard McGinn. The Foundations of Mysticism: Origins to the Fifth Century. Crossroad, 1991. Use for: Christian mystical traditions, contemplative darkness, early mystical theology, and the development of mystical language.Pseudo-Dionysius. The Complete Works. Translated by Colm Luibheid. Paulist Press, 1987. Use for: divine darkness, apophatic theology, mystical unknowing, and darkness as a theological category.John of the Cross. Dark Night of the Soul. Various editions. Use carefully for: spiritual darkness, purification, absence, mystical trial, and transformation.“The Neophyte Initiation Ritual.” Public Golden Dawn ritual material. Use carefully for: hoodwink, darkness, “Light dawning in darkness,” staged revelation, and the candidate being brought from night into day.Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen. Routledge, 1986. Use for: Dzogchen context, light, vision, and the broader framework around contemplative perception.Christopher Hatchell. Naked Seeing: The Great Perfection, the Wheel of Time, and Visionary Buddhism in Renaissance Tibet. Oxford University Press, 2014. Use for: visionary practice, Great Perfection, Tibetan contemplative contexts, and careful treatment of luminosity and appearance.R. Shane Burns. “Dark Retreat in Tibetan Buddhist Practice.” Use for: dark retreat, preparation, disciplined context, and the difference between contemplative practice and casual sensory deprivation.Raymond Moody. Reunions: Visionary Encounters with Departed Loved Ones. Villard, 1993. Use for: modern psychomanteum practice, grief, mirror-gazing, and encounters with the dead.Arthur Hastings. “The Psychomanteum: A Modern Oracle of the Dead.” Use for: psychomanteum procedure, grief, memory, mirror-gazing, and structured encounter.Marcia K. Johnson, Shahin Hashtroudi, and D. Stephen Lindsay. “Source Monitoring.” Psychological Bulletin 114, no. 1 (1993): 3–28. Use for: inside/outside ambiguity, origin judgments, memory, imagination, and how dark or altered environments complicate interpretation.Shahar Arzy et al. “Induction of an Illusory Shadow Person.” Nature 443 (2006): 287. Use for: sensed presence, body-self disruption, temporoparietal junction, and the feeling of another being nearby.Olaf Blanke et al. “Neurological and Robot-Controlled Induction of an Apparition.” Current Biology 24, no. 22 (2014): 2681–2686. Use for: sensorimotor conflict, apparition-like presence, body-boundary disturbance, and the embodied basis of sensed presence.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

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We continue our consideration of the deep Marian devotion in the Church after World War II via volume III from The Whole Truth About Fatima.Please support the Our Lady of Fatima Podcast: http://buymeacoffee.com/TerenceMStantonLike and subscribe on YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/@OurLadyOfFatimaPodcastFollow us on X:@FatimaPodcastThank you!

When we are faced with the dark night of the soul, is God near to us? Does he hear our cry and see our suffering? The arrival of God in flesh is the answer to these questions. He will never leave or forsake us.

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The theological maxim that "whatever is received is received according to the mode of the receiver" dictates the teleology of the beginner's approach to Mental Prayer. Before a soul can endure the profound Silence of God, the lower faculties—specifically the imagination and the sensory appetites—must be habituated to spiritual realities. Discursive reflection serves as the material cause for this initial phase of prayer, gradually drawing the soul away from the measure of the world and reorienting it toward the measure of Christ. This fundamental shift mortifies the ego and begins the purification of the will, preparing the intellect for the deeper, stripping work of the Dark Night.The Function of the Imagination: How discursive meditation utilizes the lower faculties to transition the soul from sensory dependence to genuine spiritual affection.The Metaphysics of Detachment: Why true renunciation transcends the mere absence of finite goods and requires the active mortification of the will against pride and outcomes.The Mode of the Receiver: How habituating the intellect through the initial frameworks of St. John of the Cross expands the soul's capacity to receive grace.Clearing the Vapors: The necessity of determined constancy in prayer to remove the attachments that obscure the divine light from illuminating the soul.I wrote a comprehensive guide on the metaphysics of the Dark Night and how to navigate it without losing your mind. Start Here: Read the Field Guide https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight/

Join us for a message from Pastor Jason on Sunday May 31st, 2026, entitled Dark Night Of The Soul Part 3 from 1 Samuel 30:1-8.For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.Support the show

There's an intense feeling of spiritual anguish when the believer feels abandoned by God. Psalm 88 reflects that anguish in what has been called the darkest and gloomiest of Psalms and a psalm filled with one wail of sorrow from beginning to end. But even this darkest of Psalms has a purpose. It reminds us that, despite our faith, our lives are sometimes filled with trouble and—often—there seems to be no end in sight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Today we look at Dark Night: A True Batman Story by Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso. It's really good. Before that, though, we go on some wild tangents and diversions about DC's upcoming film and television slate as well as the video game Disco Elysium. If you haven't played it or read Sacred and Terrible Air by Robert Kurvitz, you should. 

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Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and interspiritual teacher. She gives talks, retreats and workshops on the teachings of the mystics, the wisdom of the feminine, and contemplative practice, rooted in the transformational power of grief and loss. As a teenager, Mirabai lived at the Lama Foundation, an intentional spiritual community that has honored all the world's faith traditions since its inception in 1967, and the place where Ram Dass' iconic book, Be Here Now, was born. This ecumenical orientation became formative in the universal quality that permeates Mirabai's work. She was an adjunct professor of Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years. Her emphasis has always been on making connections between the perennial teachings found at the heart of all the world's spiritual paths, in an effort to promote peace and justice. Mirabai lives in the mountains of New Mexico with her husband, Jeff Little (Ganga Das). Between them, they have four grown daughters and eight grandchildren. Mirabai's youngest daughter, Jenny, was killed in a car crash in 2001 at the age of fourteen. On that same day, her first book, a translation of the mystical masterpiece Dark Night of the Soul by the sixteenth century Spanish saint John of the Cross, was released. This experience, and the connection between profound loss and longing for the Divine, is the ground of her spiritual life. Drawing from 20 years of teaching Philosophy and World Religions and a lifetime of practice, Mirabai shares her wisdom worldwide on contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and grief as a spiritual path. She has authored over a dozen books including Wild Mercy, Caravan of No Despair, Ordinary Mysticism, and revolutionary translations of sacred literature. For more, visit www.mirabaistarr.com.Visit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivismTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lawofpositivism

PlayStation has had a busy week - first, they've raised the price of every PS+ tier but they've also announced a 60+ minute State of Play. Let's chat about both! We also have reviews for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Night and Luna Abyss. EnjoyTime Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing6:00 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review17:00 The Clubies Impressions30:00 Luna Abyss Review38:00 PlayStation Plus Price Increases50:00 PlayStation State of Play Announced & PredictionsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PlayStation #PS5 #StateofPlay #Wolverine #Batman #LEGOBatman #LunaAbyss #Review #Podcast #Gaming

Full Text of Readings Pentecost Sunday Lectionary: 62, 63 The Saint of the day is Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi's Story Mystical ecstasy is the elevation of the spirit to God in such a way that the person is aware of this union with God while both internal and external senses are detached from the sensible world. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi was so generously given this special gift of God that she is called the “ecstatic saint.” Catherine de' Pazzi was born into a noble family in Florence in 1566. The normal course would have been for her to have married into wealth and enjoyed comfort, but Catherine chose to follow her own path. At 9, she learned to meditate from the family confessor. She made her first Communion at the then-early age of 10, and made a vow of virginity one month later. At 16, Catherine entered the Carmelite convent in Florence because she could receive Communion daily there. Catherine had taken the name Mary Magdalene and had been a novice for a year when she became critically ill. Death seemed near, so her superiors let her make her profession of vows in a private ceremony from a cot in the chapel. Immediately after, Mary Magdalene fell into an ecstasy that lasted about two hours. This was repeated after Communion on the following 40 mornings. These ecstasies were rich experiences of union with God and contained marvelous insights into divine truths. As a safeguard against deception and to preserve the revelations, her confessor asked Mary Magdalene to dictate her experiences to sister secretaries. Over the next six years, five large volumes were filled. The first three books record ecstasies from May of 1584 through Pentecost week the following year. This week was a preparation for a severe five-year trial. The fourth book records that trial and the fifth is a collection of letters concerning reform and renewal. Another book, Admonitions, is a collection of her sayings arising from her experiences in the formation of women religious. The extraordinary was ordinary for this saint. She read the thoughts of others and predicted future events. During her lifetime, Mary Magdalene appeared to several persons in distant places and cured a number of sick people. It would be easy to dwell on the ecstasies and pretend that Mary Magdalene only had spiritual highs. This is far from true. It seems that God permitted her this special closeness to prepare her for the five years of desolation that followed when she experienced spiritual dryness. She was plunged into a state of darkness in which she saw nothing but what was horrible in herself and all around her. She had violent temptations and endured great physical suffering. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi died in 1607 at age 41, and was canonized in 1669. Her liturgical feast is celebrated on May 25. Reflection Intimate union, God's gift to mystics, is a reminder to all of us of the eternal happiness of union he wishes to give us. The cause of mystical ecstasy in this life is the Holy Spirit, working through spiritual gifts. The ecstasy occurs because of the weakness of the body and its powers to withstand the divine illumination, but as the body is purified and strengthened, ecstasy no longer occurs. See Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, and John of the Cross' Dark Night of the Soul, for more about various aspects of ecstasies.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Whitney Walker on the Dark Night of the Soul, Self Acceptance, and Why Souls Keep Coming Back Whitney Walker, LMFT, mental health professional, spiritual seeker, and host of the Women Waken podcast with over 400 episodes, brings a rare blend of clinical training and deep spiritual inquiry. She joins the show to unpack the dark night of the soul not as one bad night but as a recurring reckoning with whether your life is actually aligned with your soul's path. Topics covered: The dark night of the soul as a soul path alignment check, not a single dark moment Her own rock bottom at 29 with alcoholism, eating disorder, and self hatred, and what self acceptance actually required of her Reincarnation, past lives, and why souls choose hard lifetimes Unconditional love as the central lesson and why duality and challenge are required to learn it Self destruction as a symptom of conditional belief systems imposed from birth Bill Gates as an unsettling example of a master manifestor whose beliefs are perfectly aligned Tarot cards, channeling, and the difference between higher self guidance and AI feedback loops How therapists hold space for trauma without absorbing it The Women Waken podcast origin story and the synchronicity that launched it Stuart Wilde, Neale Donald Walsch, and Dolores Cannon as foundational influences https://womenwaken.com/ Keywords: Whitney Walker, Women Waken podcast, dark night of the soul, soul path alignment, self acceptance and recovery, reincarnation and past lives, unconditional love, spiritual awakening, tarot and channeling, mental health and spirituality

What is the spiritual crisis or "dark night of the Soul" - and are you in one right now? (If you are, you're not alone.) Some aspects of the spiritual crisis can include: connecting to dimensions, experiences, realities beyond the 3D, linear, human dimension - can include connecting to "invisible" beings such as Spirit Guides, angels, archangels, ascended masters, mythological figures, etc feeling like you're moving beyond the "world of material things" shifting your orientation from a horizontal perspective (ego-to-ego) to a vertical one (connection to Divine Source) feeling like you no longer (or never) fit into the human reality all around you experiencing a dismantling or breaking apart of relationships, situations, jobs, friendships that aren't aligned with your Soul and don't fulfill you anymore undergoing a persistent questioning about "what is all this for?" or "what's my true purpose?" experiencing an identity crisis, where the old "masks" or personality aspects you used to wear no longer fit   In this new "Navigating the Spiritual Crisis" podcast series, we'll explore what the spiritual crisis or awakening really is, how it can look and feel, and how you can best navigate it... without self-sabotage, fear, or feeling like you're "going crazy".  Ultimately, the spiritual crisis is your true Self calling you back home. It's a powerful opportunity to shed the old masks, identities, and roles you've been playing or wearing... so you can embody your FULL human & Divine self in this lifetime, and be authentically who you really are. Join me for a no-nonsense, grounded, transformative exploration of the spiritual awakening process and an empowering approach to the dark night of the Soul. Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

What Is Spiritual Weariness and How Can We Find Renewal?   In this episode of The Good Faith Podcast, Curtis Chang chats with Tish Harrison Warren—Anglican priest, former New York Times columnist, and author of What Grows in Weary Lands—about burnout, spiritual weariness, and the exhaustion that escapism and rest alone cannot fix. Tish explains how polarization, digital distraction, consumerism, and isolation can leave us tempted to "flame out" or "numb out." Instead, she invites listeners to "go deeper" through prayer, silence, embodied community, Sabbath, and the difficult but meaningful commitments that lead to lasting renewal.   00:36 - Introduction to World Weariness 02:43 - Tish Describes the Draining Experience of Public Faith 06:04 - What Are the Cultural Factors of Collective Burnout? 13:01 - Dysfunctional Responses: Reinvention and Escape 15:01 - Flame Out, Numb Out, or Go Deep 20:51 - Are There Practical Steps to Go Deep? 23:29 - The Practice of "Staying in Your Cell" 26:40 - The Tough Sell of Going Deeper 32:07 - The "Dark Night of the Soul" as a Growth Stage  36:11 - Learning from Historic Church Practices  38:04 - What Do Healthy Rhythms of Engagement and Withdrawal Look Like?   Sign up for The After Party Informational Webinars Sign up for The Good List   Mentioned in This Episode: Tish Harrison Warren's What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience The Ezra Klein Show: Burned Out? Start Here. Curt Thompson on Covid-era digital fatigue Thomas Aquinas's idea of arduous goods St. John of the Cross's The Dark Night of the Soul Stanley Hauerwas: Evangelicalism Will Die of Exhaustion (conversation with Al Mohler) the Desert Fathers and Mothers: "Stay in your cell"   More From Tish Harrison Warren: Tish Harrison Warren's website Tish Harrison Warren's New York Times pieces Other books by Tish Harrison Warren   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

I spent two weeks in unity consciousness once—pure oneness, no suffering, no problems. Then I woke up and watched it all slip away. My guest Aaron Abke, author of Three Beliefs of the Ego, knows exactly what that feels like. Your ego isn't your enemy; it's a mental habit of grabbing onto form. Sadness, anger, and fear aren't obstacles—they're your internal GPS pointing directly to three beliefs: lack, attachment, and control. This conversation flips the script on chasing enlightenment through retreats and plant medicines. You don't need more freedom. You just need to know where you're pointing your attention.00:00 Aaron's Two-Week Enlightenment Experience03:42 Growing Up Christian & Losing His Faith04:46 The Dark Night of the Soul After Divorce05:36 The Two-Week Unity Consciousness Awakening08:24 Coming Back Down & Ego's Sneaky Return14:08 What The Ego Actually Is (It's Not What You Think)17:09 The Three Beliefs: Lack, Attachment, Control23:00 Sadness, Anger & Fear as Your Emotional GPS30:50 How To Correct Lack & The Giving Paradox35:50 Forgiveness As The Way Out of Suffering41:55 Truth vs Illusion: Three Criteria For Reality53:54 Living From The Heart Chakra 51% of The Time LEARN MORE ABOUT AARON ABKEBook: Three Beliefs of the Ego: A Sufferer's Guide to Freedom YouTube: youtube.com/aaronabke Website: 4DUniversity.comJOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In a radically fresh reading of Mary Magdalene's story, a renowned scholar of mystical traditions sheds new light on the Divine Feminine as a force for change and healing.For more than 20 years, Andrew Harvey has trained his fine scholar's eye on sacred texts and mystical truths to illuminate the message of inspired activism that they hold. Today, we need this message more urgently than ever. In this new book, Andrew takes a fresh, impassioned look at the story of Mary Magdalene and Jesus to distill its meaning for our world and show us how to embody this truth in our own lives.The Magdalene Revolution will:Examine how Mary Magdalene is presented in the New Testament—sometimes splendidly, but also absurdly and even dangerouslyExplore the truths revealed about her in texts such as the Gospel of Mary and other Gnostic gospelsPropose a radical reclamation of the divine feminine by recognizing Mary Magdalene as the Bride to Jesus's Bridegroom—a female and co-equal Christ in her own rightIlluminate a new paradigm of fully embodied divine and human love that each of us can live out in our daily lives“We are in the time of the Second Coming,” Andrew writes. “The old story is dying, and a new story with Mary Magdalene's and Jesus's love at the center is being born, because it completes and activates the full range of Christ consciousness.” In Mary Magdalene's great spirit of healing and transfiguration, this book offers us this new human story—and a path to transform not only ourselves, but our world.Andrew Harvey is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, evolutionary mystic, and sacred activist. His work is sourced from all the major mystical systems and is celebrated for its marriage of scholarly and personal fearless visionary witness. He has written 40 books, the most important of which include The Way of Passion, The Return of the Mother, The Direct Path, Sun at Midnight: A Memoir of the Dark Night, and The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism, which ignited and continues to guide a global sacred activist movement through his Institute for Sacred Activism. He has devoted a considerable part of his work to a radical reenvisioning of Christ consciousness for our time: The Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ, his groundbreaking translations of Hadewijch of Antwerp and Angelus Silesius, and now The Magdalene Revolution. All his work is dedicated to helping humanity, through a fusion of inner mystical passion and wisdom and urgent sacred guided action, birth a new divine humanity and a new world.www.andrewharvey.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.