Podcasts about Existence

Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor joined us to discuss his book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the SoulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel responds to listener questions about maintaining healthy habits during family vacations and handling challenging family dynamics. She offers practical advice for setting boundaries and managing toxic relationships with family members. She also addresses the emotional complexities of craving alone time within a long-term marriage and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and intentional living.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!00:56 Welcome and Podcast Subscription Request01:53 Ask Rach: Healthy Eating on Vacation19:07 Ask Rach: Navigating Family Disapproval33:10 Ask Rach: Craving Alone Time in Marriage39:18 Conclusion and Call to ActionSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

What if our capacity for play is not just a quirk of evolution but a fundamental way we grasp reality? Much like sight reveals color and hearing reveals sound, could play be a sense that unveils essential dimensions of existence otherwise hidden from us?Captain Frodo challenges us to reconsider the nature and value of play beyond its utilitarian functions. While science often explains play through its evolutionary benefits—practice for hunting, social bonding, developing cognitive flexibility—these explanations miss something crucial: the joy of play itself. When we watch a crow repeatedly sliding down a snowy roof on a plastic lid, flying back up only to slide down again, we witness something more than adaptive behavior. We glimpse a consciousness experiencing pleasure in the moment.The episode draws heavily from Johan Huizinga's groundbreaking work "Homo Ludens," exploring how play predates human culture and may well be the foundation from which our entire civilization emerged. Law, war, philosophy, art, religion—all these domains of human achievement might have their roots in playful behavior. If so, dismissing play as unimportant or merely instrumental severely limits our understanding of what makes us human.This perspective reframes our relationship with reality itself. The playful approach to the world isn't an escape from what's real but an engagement with a different facet of it. When we play, we're not just entertaining ourselves—we're accessing a dimension of reality that our purely logical or utilitarian approaches cannot reach. This has profound implications for how we teach, learn, and solve problems.As this episode marks the conclusion of an extended exploration of play, Captain Frodo invites us to recognize ourselves—especially artists, performers, and "misfits"—as the embodiments of homo ludens, the playful human. In our play, we're not just having fun; we're revealing essential truths about reality itself.Support the show...Now you can get t-shirts and hoodies with our wonderful logo. This is the best new way to suport the podcast project. Become a proud parader of your passion for Showmanship and our glorious Craft whilst simultanously helping to gather more followers for the Way.You'll find the store here: https://thewayoftheshowman.printdrop.com.auIf you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to contact me about anything, including wanting me to collaborate on one of your projects you can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comor find out more on the Way of the Showman website.you can follow the Way of Instagram where it is, not surprisingly thewayoftheshowman.If you find it in you and you have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

Angelina Kariakina is a journalist, researcher, and co-founder of the Public Interest Journalism Lab in Ukraine. She has worked as a journalist for over 17 years – with print media, TV, and online. Angelina Kariakina is a journalist and media manager. In 2020 she co-founded the Public Interest Journalism Lab. She is currently the general producer of news at Suspilne – a Ukrainian public Broadcaster. In 2011, Kariakina joined the Euronews Kyiv bureau, and she covered Ukrainian political and social affairs, Maidan protests, and Russian aggression and conflict in eastern Ukraine. Later, Kariakina became a special correspondent and anchor at Hromadske TV, and covered trials against Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and the refugee crisis in Hungary. She also co-authored investigations about events at Maidan, for which received a prize for investigative journalism. Then she worked as Hromadske's editor-in-chief from 2017 until 2020.----------LINKS:https://www.thereckoningproject.com/uk/team/angelina-kariakinahttps://visegradinsight.eu/author/angelina-kariakina/https://www.journalismfestival.com/speaker/angelina-kariakinahttps://x.com/li_nonLVIV MEDIA FORUM:https://lvivmediaforum.com/enhttps://conference.lvivmediaforum.com/----------Your support is massively appreciated! SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon CurtainNEXT EVENTS - LVIV, KYIV AND ODESA THIS MAY AND JUNE.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. We may add more venues to the program, depending on the success of the fundraising campaign. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

"Atheists don't need to substantiate their position; the burden of proof lies with the theist because they're the one making a positive claim to belief.""God is just something people turn to for comfort.""Atheists just believe in one god fewer than Christians do.""There is no evidence for the existence of God.""If God is good and He loves me, then why is He so difficult to find?"In this episode, we cover some common objections to belief in God. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠⁠References and further reading/listening/viewing:Catechism pts. 36-38⁠What happens when we seek God but can't find Him? with Alex O'Connor and Fr. Pine⁠⁠DEBATE: God's Existence - Alex O'Connor Vs. Trent Horn⁠Bertrand Russell and Frederick Copleston Debate⁠Alex O'Connor, This is Why I Don't Believe in GodBen Watkins: Why I Am An AtheistAtheists Respond to The Fine Tuning Argument for GodGood example of rhetorical language: The All-Time Best Arguments Against ReligionDan Barker, Losing Faith in FaithBritannica, Flying Spaghetti MonsterCapturing Christianity:Is There Really "No Evidence" for God? Why I Am/Am Not a ChristianTop 10 Christian vs. Atheist Debates EVERYONE Should WatchPaul Chamberlain: Why People Don't Believe: Confronting Seven Challenges to Christian FaithJohn DeRosa, One Less God Than YouFr Gregory Pine, If God Exists, Where Is He? Bishop Barron:Bishop Robert Barron on Who God Is & Who God Isn'tBishop Barron on Atheism and PhilosophyBishop Barron on Stephen Hawking and AtheismThe best atheist arguments, explained by a Catholic bishop | Bishop Robert BarronCatholic Answers:How to Speak to an AtheistAtheists keep making this terrible argument. Is there sufficient evidence for God's existence?Can science prove or disprove the existence of God?10 Possible Reasons for a ‘Hidden' GodDoes it Matter That Science Can't Detect God?How Science Proves God's ExistenceTrent Horn, Answering AtheismThe "Evil God" Challenge (REBUTTED)William Lane Craig vs. Frank Zindler, Atheism vs. ChristianitySumma Theologiae, 1.12Word on Fire: How Can Anyone Say They "Know" Catholicism is True?

What is resentment? Why is it so corrosive? How can we work with our resentments? How can we overcome a victim mentality while still protecting ourselves, protecting others, and protecting truth? In this solo episode, Ethan uses a classic Tantric Buddhist contemplative slogan from the Lojong mind training tradition that translates as either “Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment” or “stay close to your resentment.” Enjoy the listen!     Ethan's most recent book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds was just awarded a gold medal in the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards. You can visit Ethan's website to order a signed copy. Please allow two weeks from the time of your order for your copy to arrive. Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Meditation Group starts up again on May 15th, and a special podcast/meditation on “Intuition” was be released to paid subscribers this month. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Spotify,Ethan's Website, etc). Check out all the cool offerings at our podcast sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program beginning June 13th, 2025. Free video courses co-taught by Ethan and others, such as The Three Marks of Existence, are also available for download.

Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. Dr. Michael Egnor is a neurosurgeon presents the case that the brain alone does not explain the mind. Using modern neuroscience and his vast surgical experience, he believes there is a spiritual soul that transcends the brain, using fascinating case studies to prove his claim. Today, he's here to discuss his new book comes out June 3rd. READ: The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul Hardcover by Michael Egnor (https://theimmortalmind.org/)*Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf)*USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM)*See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK)FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

Is the mind more than the brain? Is there a scientific case for the existence of the soul? On this episode, host Dr. Robert J. Marks speaks with neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul. Dr. Egnor is an experienced brain surgeon who previously held materialist views but Read More › Source

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With the Mets now having lost three in a row and Juan Soto's existence with his new team being picked apart, we turn to Tim Britton of The Athletic to explain the what's what when it comes to Soto's current lot in life in New York. The good, bad and unexpected. Bradfo also catches up with Mets bench coach John Gibbons to get insight into what life is like on that team's bench. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yazan Risheq is Executive Director of an incredible organization more people need to know about. They do incredible work preserving and educating on the true history of Jerusalem and Palestine. They offer educational tours and information on how to travel ethically when visiting. They also offer virtual tours which I am looking forward to booking with some of my family from there. Yazan is a wealth of knowledge and delightful to talk to. Education is crucial to the liberation of Palestinians. Keep learning and keep sharing. Please support by donating, booking a tour and buying the book Wujood. Wujood means Existence in Arabic. Wajood is a political tour guide book where how to be ethical responsible tourist and tells the real story of the every Palestinian neighbor hood in Jerusalem and Palestine. It is full of information included recommended readings and documentatires. Link is included here for Grassroots AL Quds. Follow on social media as well!https://www.grassrootsalquds.nethttps://www.instagram.com/grassroots_alqudshttps://www.facebook.com/grassrootsalqudshttps://www.youtube.com/user/GrassrootsAlQuds/videos

Is your mind more than just your brain? Does the soul actually exist? These questions have been pondered for millennia. What does the latest scientific research suggest? On this ID The Future, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor begins a conversation with host Andrew McDiarmid about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul. Egnor makes a powerful case that our capacity for thought, reason, and free will points to something beyond mere brain function. After defining important terms, Egnor begins exploring the compelling evidence he has gathered across four decades of practice in neurosurgery. Along the way, Dr. Egnor also boldly challenges the Darwinian view of the mind's evolution, arguing that abstract thought and free will are immaterial and could not have arisen through natural selection. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Source

Faith Under Fire? Engaging Tough Questions with Confidence! When your Christian faith faces tough questions, are you ready to respond? This video empowers students to stand strong. In Part 1, Lenny shares simple, effective ways to engage in spiritual discussions, teaching you how to connect with skeptics, ask thought-provoking questions, and present biblical truths with clarity and kindness. In Part 2, watch Lenny put these techniques into practice in a live Q&A, answering real student questions. This video equips you to share Jesus confidently in any setting. Watch now, share with friends, and get ready to tackle doubts with boldness and love.

May 18, 2025 "Bhava" Delson Armstrong discusses the many meanings of the Pali word Bhava or otherwise known as Becoming, Existence or Habitual Tendencies.

Stephen Wolfram is a physicists, mathematician, and programmer who believes he has discovered the computational rules that organize the universe at the finest grain. These rules are not physical rules like the equations of state or Maxwell's equations. According to Wolfram, these are rules that govern how the universe evolves and operates at a level at least one step down below the reality that we inhabit. His computational principles are inspired by the results observed in cellular automata systems, which show that it's possible to take a very simple system, with very simple rules, and end up at complex patterns that often look organic and always look far more intricate than the black and white squares that the game started with. We sit down with him for a conversation about the platonic endeavor that he has undertaken, where to draw the line between lived experience and the computational universe, the limits of physics, and the value of purpose and the source of consciousness. MAKE HISTORY WITH US THIS SUMMER:https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show00:00 Go!00:02:07 Entropy and Computational Irreducibility00:09:45 Understanding Observers in Physics00:15:12 The Concept of Time as Computation00:23:00 Neural Networks and Determinism00:30:03 Understanding Space and Its Nature00:39:24 Exploring the Nature of Emergence and Reality00:41:44 Perception and Computational Limitations of Human Minds00:46:18 The Complexity of Existence and Consciousness00:51:58 The Universe's Computation versus Human Understanding00:55:42 Conceptualizing Reality Beyond Physical Actors01:01:11 Computational Irreducibility in Biological Systems01:09:49 The Nature of Experience in Humans and Machines01:14:25 Internal Experiences and the Connection to Purpose01:18:07 Exploration of Purpose in Life and AI01:26:00 The Nature of Human Existence and Purpose01:35:19 Searching for Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Understanding Reality01:41:02 Communication Across Species02:01:13 Emergence of Simple Rules in Physics02:14:47 Observers and the Universe02:19:14 The Role of Mass and Experience02:24:02 Self-Reproduction and Evolution02:30:50 Complexity and Natural Selection02:37:07 Foundations of Medicine02:40:45 Application of Physics Concepts in Other Fields02:49:44 Limits and Possibilities of Travel Through Space02:53:11 Future of Human Civilization and Technology02:55:05 Science and Pre-Existing Questions about the Universe02:58:05 The Intersection of Mathematics and Physical Reality#physics, #computationalphysics, #consciousness, #freewill, #determinism, #spaceexploration, #evolution, #purpose, #futureofhumanity, #complexsystems , #machinelearning, #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast ABOUS US: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasBMERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/allAMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysciBLOG: http://DemystifySci.com/blog RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

In a spontaneous episode, Ethan discusses grief and loss while processing multiple events. At a recent compassion meditation retreat, colleague and friend René Fay gave a presentation where she discussed the need to “Microdose Grief,” to take it in little by little so that we can honor the small moments of loss to develop familiarity with the experience when the big waves come. Through remembering the life and the recent death of a dharma friend, Ethan explores a famous buddhist quote about impermanence (“The Cup Is Already Broken”) and explores how grief can be used as a tool for popping our hearts and minds outside of the confines of linear time, into the spontaneous presence and open-heartedness of what the Zen masters call “Being Time.” This episode of The Road Home is dedicated to the memory of Ralph De La Rosa, who was a friend (and a guest on the podcast) who passed away suddenly on May 10, 2025. Ralph was a dharma teacher and trauma therapist, as well as the author of three books which each explored Internal Family Systems and Somatic Therapy in relation to Tantric Buddhist thought: Outshining Trauma, Don't Tell Me To Relax, and Monkey is the Messenger. For resources for processing Ralph's passing, you can follow the information posted in the youtube video, or reach out to Ralph's assistant, Amanda Ludwig. Visit Ethan's Substack for the show notes that include the prophetic and poignant last Dharma talk that Ralph gave the day before he/they passed away.  Support The Road Home: Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Meditation Group starts up again on May 15th, and a special podcast/meditation on “Intuition” will be released to paid subscribers this Friday, May 2nd. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Spotify,Ethan's Website, etc). Check out all the cool offerings at our podcast sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program beginning June 13th, 2025. Free video courses co-taught by Ethan and others, such as The Three Marks of Existence, are also available for download.

We're still pinching ourselves after winning the Jasmine Awards New Media Award for the second year running, for our Halloween Scented Story project! And huge congrats to Suzy @fragrantmaven for her Judges Special Recognition Award for her Substack feature on Rivals characters and their signature scents. We spill a few behind-the-scenes secrets from the ceremony (and those legendary goody bags) in last weekend's Patreon extra episode – available for subscribers to our patreon.com page. @marcantoinebarrois were double-winners too, for the magnificent happiness-bottled fragrance, Tilia.Nicola discovered @parfums_d_inza, a Cotswolds-based house, and loved trying Reine de la Nuit (which she's sure Suzy will adore) & Eclat Rouge.Suzy is obsessed with waking up to the glorious new @matierepremierparfums Neroli Oranger Body Wash & Body Lotion – orange blossom, neroli, bergamot, ylang - ylang and musks make every morning a scented sanctuary.Nicola can't be without @neomwellbeing Real Luxury Cocooning Shower Cream – her new shower must-have.Suzy tuned in to the online launch of two new @amouage fragrances: Decision & Existence by Quentin Bish and Renaud Salmon. Decision is electric juniper, scarred wood and vanilla – her new Amouage favourite. Existence is a luminous blend of frankincense and lily of the valley, evoking white feathers and bright light.Nicola's go-to is @kilianparis Midnight in Heaven – luscious mango, rice pudding, suncream and pure holiday bliss.Suzy insists Nicola tries @thomasdemonaco Sol Salgado – all gilded warmth and holiday skin vibes.We got to try @grove_england Anemone eau de parfum / Hand Cream, founded by Laura Butler - Madden. Chamomile, jasmine, neroli and cedarwood create a fragrance that's both nostalgic and modern, inspired by the myth of Aphrodite and Adonis.Suzy is also hugely excited for the new @adidasoriginals @adidasuk Vibes fragrances – fusing neuroscience and scent, created by top perfumers and brilliantly affordable. Huge congrats to @cotyinc and @cotyukpr for doing such a great job on this collection and championing the noses behind the scents. Six mood-boosting fragrances:Chill Zone – lavender and vanilla (Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis)Full Recharge – cedar leaf and clary sage (Perfumer: Emilie Coppermann)Energy Drive – cardamom and pink pepper (Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin)Spark Up – pink pepper, orange, geranium, lemon (Perfumer: Frank Voelkl)Get Comfy – mandarin and vanilla (Perfumer: Gabriela Chelariu)Happy Feels – jasmine and grapefruit (Perfumer: Marypierre Julien)

In this episode we continue our series discussing Stan's recent book Have We Lost Our Minds?, exploring the book's themes with neuroscientist and apologist Sharon Dirckx, Ph.D. In this episode, we discuss: In what ways do we talk about the brain doing what persons do?How did Sharon's experience in brain imaging research help her conclude that we are more than just our brains?What is the role of honest and open dialogue in finding truth in this and all other important areas?How does acknowledging the first-person perspective as a way of knowing change the conversation about mind-brain relations?Are there studies in neuroscience that suggest a soul?What are the most compelling objections to holistic dualism from the neuroscientific perspective?How could thinking Christians respond to these objections? Resources mentioned during our conversation:Sharon Dirckx, Am I Just My Brain?Find out more about Dr. Sharon Dirckx's work on her website and through the Oxford Centre for Christian ApologeticsFind out more about Have We Lost Our Minds? Get the introduction to the book for free on the Global Scholars website. A printable group discussion guide can be found here.Thinking Christianly Episode #21: A Case Study in Thinking Christianly and Making a Difference: Edmund HusserlThinking Christianly Episode #22: The Importance of Legacy: More Lessons from the Life of Edmund HusserlPremier Unbelievable?: Iain McGilchrist & Sharon Dirckx • Brain science, consciousness & GodMichael Egnor and Denyse O'Leary, The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul

Joe and Jed are going to try manifesting something that they have wanted to accomplish for quite sometime. And Ashley thinks they have to speak it into existence and MANIFEST it.

Joe and Jed are going to try manifesting something that they have wanted to accomplish for quite sometime. And Ashley thinks they have to speak it into existence and MANIFEST it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​ ⁨@TuckerCarlson⁩  Tucker and Bret Weinstein Debate Evolution, God's Existence, Israel, and Will AI Gain Consciousness? https://youtu.be/LaH2QalhJLI?si=960K1vKBphKNRyBj    Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg Midwestuary Conference August 22-24 in Chicago https://www.midwestuary.com/ https://www.meetup.com/sacramento-estuary/ My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://calendly.com/paulvanderklay/one2one There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333  If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/  All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos.  https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give

What if health and disease aren't what we've been taught to believe?In this episode of Futures Edge: Finance Unfiltered, host Bobby Iaccino along with Kevin “Lex” Luthringshausen engage with Dr. Tom Cowan,  a former physician who challenges conventional medical beliefs. Dr. Cowan shares why he chose to step away from the traditional medical system and how his perspective on illness, viruses, and immunity has evolved. He introduces the idea that many common symptoms may actually be signs of the body healing itself—not signals of disease—and invites listeners to explore a deeper understanding of how environment, lifestyle, and nutrition impact well-being.From discussing the role of toxins in modern life to reevaluating our beliefs about immunity and vaccines, this episode encourages critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and personal agency in health decisions. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Dr. Cowan's perspective offers a compelling lens on what it means to live well in today's world.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Hosts and Guest01:50 Dr. Tom Cowan's Medical Philosophy04:47 Scientific Literacy in Medicine10:00 Challenging the Existence of Viruses17:50 Isolation of Viruses and Vaccination Debate22:01 The Role of Vaccinations27:30 Understanding Illness and the Body's Response31:51 The Garbage Analogy: Understanding Health and Disease35:31 Genetics and Health: Debunking Myths39:18 Living Naturally: The Key to Health44:16 Sickness and Healing: A New Perspective46:58 Cancer in Young People: Causes and Concerns48:03 The Four Reasons for Illness52:40 Closing Thoughts: Agency and Health Choices

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

Join us for your weekly dive into the latest archaeological discoveries! This week, we explore how ancient South African rock art is offering new insights into early human cognition and symbolism. Then, we'll journey to Turkey to examine a recently unearthed Mesolithic/Neolithic stone figurine and discuss what it reveals about the shift to settled agriculture. Finally, we'll explore how cutting-edge AI technology is helping to solve some of archaeology's greatest puzzles, including the mysteries of the Nazca Lines.LinksSegment 1Archaeologists Uncovered a Painting That May Prove the Existence of a Mysterious CreatureThe San Tribe: 5 Interesting Facts About Southern Africa's Indigenous PeopleSegment 2Scientists Found an 8,000-Year-Old Figurine in a Cave. Its Engravings Tell the Story of an Ancient Culture.Human figurines in the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition of the South Caucasus: New evidence from the Damjili cave, AzerbaijanSegment 3How we're about to solve the world's greatest archaeological puzzleContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.comRachel Rodenrachel@unraveleddesigns.comRachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion

Should Christian Morality Shape Our Laws? A Deep Dive Can Christian morality guide modern governance without alienating a diverse society? This podcast explores the provocative question of whether biblical principles, like ordered love—prioritizing God, family, and community—should influence legislation. Dr. Darren Guerra and Dr. Jacob Daneil join Lenny to discuss whether governments share the same moral duties as individuals, such as charity and justice, or if their role is distinct. The discussion traces the rule of law's roots to Christian ethics while questioning how far biblical mandates should extend to secular institutions. Should governments enforce virtues like forgiveness or stewardship, or is their purpose purely pragmatic? With rising cultural divides, we examine if Christian morality offers a unifying framework or risks exclusion. Join us for a nuanced debate on balancing faith, freedom, and governance in today's world.

Join us for your weekly dive into the latest archaeological discoveries! This week, we explore how ancient South African rock art is offering new insights into early human cognition and symbolism. Then, we'll journey to Turkey to examine a recently unearthed Mesolithic/Neolithic stone figurine and discuss what it reveals about the shift to settled agriculture. Finally, we'll explore how cutting-edge AI technology is helping to solve some of archaeology's greatest puzzles, including the mysteries of the Nazca Lines.LinksSegment 1Archaeologists Uncovered a Painting That May Prove the Existence of a Mysterious CreatureThe San Tribe: 5 Interesting Facts About Southern Africa's Indigenous PeopleSegment 2Scientists Found an 8,000-Year-Old Figurine in a Cave. Its Engravings Tell the Story of an Ancient Culture.Human figurines in the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition of the South Caucasus: New evidence from the Damjili cave, AzerbaijanSegment 3How we're about to solve the world's greatest archaeological puzzleContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.comRachel Rodenrachel@unraveleddesigns.comRachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the question: How do we know God exists? Today we will give an overview of various popular arguments for the existence of God, including the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the fine tuning of the universe, William Paley's Watchmaker Argument, the argument from aesthetic experience, and Pascal's wager. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠References and further reading/listening/viewing:William Lane Craig:The Kalam Cosmological Argument - Part 1: Scientific The Kalam Cosmological Argument - Part 2: PhilosophicalThe Fine-Tuning of the Universe. Impossible Universe: The Reality of Cosmic Fine Tuning Reasonable Faith ⁠Pascal's Wager: A Good Argument? ⁠Does the Kalam Argument Work? w/ Dr. William Lane Craig & Jimmy Akin OK Go - This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg Machine Kalaam Argument for God Debated | Jimmy Akin & Trent HornTrent Horn:Rebutting atheist objections to the fine-tuning argument The Argument for God Atheists Fear the MostPeter KreeftPascal's Wager W/ Peter KreeftTwenty Arguments for God's Existence C.S. Lewis, Miracles, Chapter Three Edward Feser:Five Proofs of the Existence of God Mackie on Pascal's Wager

How would you prove God's existence if asked? This weekend will be a weekend to arm Church on the Hill with the apologetic backing of proving God's existence through the Word, nature, and the theology of the ancient church fathers. Life Group Questions1. Begin your time together by praying for one another and for our church. Highlight something that has gone well in following your Rule of Life.2. What is your strongest argument for God's existence?  3. Read Psalm 19:1-4. What is one role of heaven and how have you seen God's existence in creation?  4. Read Psalm 8:3-4. Who are we that God would concern himself with us? What is your purpose in this life?  

​ ⁨@TuckerCarlson⁩  Tucker and Bret Weinstein Debate Evolution, God's Existence, Israel, and Will AI Gain Consciousness? https://youtu.be/LaH2QalhJLI?si=mIrrDMHCy_l07YAo ​ ⁨@transfigured3673⁩  The Ontology of Spirit in Jonathan Pageau and John Vervaeke - Part 1 - Teleology and Epistemology https://youtu.be/sMjEY3BOPPI?si=_wB-lMdzyaLHwvFS  ⁨@JonathanPageau⁩  Identity After Postmodernism - with Mary Harrington https://youtu.be/TJnGDEAka7I?si=IdWWtqKxiCSGLuYo  Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg Midwestuary Conference August 22-24 in Chicago https://www.midwestuary.com/ https://www.meetup.com/sacramento-estuary/ My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://calendly.com/paulvanderklay/one2one There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333  If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/  All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos.  https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give  

Welcome back to another episode of our series Deathcore Summer! We're continuing to pit legendary albums from the Myspace Deathcore against each other until we find the ultimate champion! - and brother in arms Alex Teyen - vocalist from Hull's finest Black Tongue - is still in tow! On this episode it's the UK vs the USA with the band that broke the mainstream real real hard up against the band that many hold dearest from this era! It's Count Your Blessings By Bring Me The Horizon vs The Price of Existence by All Shall Perish our categories to discuss for these opening match-ups are songs, performance and artwork so we really break down these areas and critically analyse them to see who comes out on top! this was DEFINITELY the hardest one we have done so far and it went right to the wire! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:36 - Bring Me The Horizon 11:05 - All Shall Perish 13:40 - The Songs 35:46 - Performances 45:27 - Artwork 50:44 - Which is the Hardest? and the Verdict Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

How can we embrace the limitations of time and the certainty of death and create real fulfillment that thrives on an honest assessment of our human predicament? These are the questions at the heart of this episode. Ethan welcomes back bestselling author and journalist Oliver Burkeman for a discussion of finitude, death, limitations, productivity, and dueling concepts of the meaning of meditation.  Oliver Burkeman is the author of Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts, and the bestselling Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, is now available. Oliver wrote a long-running weekly column on psychology for The Guardian, "This Column Will Change Your Life," and his work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Psychologies, and New Philosopher. Learn more about him at oliverburkeman.com, and subscribe to his regular newsletter, The Imperfectionist. Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Meditation Group starts up again on May 15th, and a special podcast/meditation on “Intuition” will be released to paid subscribers this Friday, May 2nd. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Spotify,Ethan's Website, etc). Check out all the cool offerings at our podcast sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program beginning June 13th, 2025. Free video courses co-taught by Ethan and others, such as The Three Marks of Existence, are also available for download. 

Guest Dr. Brad Stuart, author "Facing Death", joins to discuss the research trying to understand what happens after death. Discussion of near death experiences, working with patients crossing over, and how science can confirm the existence of an afterlife.  Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna introduces bill to end the Patriot Act. Discussion of violations of privacy, FISA courts, regulating bank accounts, and fighting terrorism.  Trump admin looks to suspend habeas corpus for illegal migrant criminals.

In recent court filings, Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team invoked former President Donald Trump's legal experiences to argue for his release on bail. Facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, Combs' attorneys highlighted that Trump, despite facing multiple indictments, was granted bail and allowed to remain free during his legal proceedings. They contended that Combs should receive similar treatment, emphasizing that he poses no flight risk and is committed to addressing the charges against him.Additionally, Combs' lawyers referenced Trump's use of public statements and social media during his legal battles, noting that such communications did not result in revocation of his bail. They argued that Combs' attempts to influence public opinion should not be grounds for denying his bail, asserting that he has a constitutional right to free speech. This comparison aims to underscore perceived inconsistencies in the judicial system's handling of high-profile defendants and to advocate for Combs' release pending trial.Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has firmly denied allegations involving a second victim in his purported sex trafficking activities. They assert that these claims are baseless and part of a broader effort to tarnish Combs' reputation. His attorneys emphasize that the accusations lack credible evidence and are driven by individuals seeking financial gain or media attention.Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, remains in custody after being denied bail. His defense team is actively preparing for the upcoming trial, maintaining that the allegations are unfounded. They argue that the prosecution's case relies on unsubstantiated claims and that Combs will be exonerated once all evidence is presented in court.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

05/07/2025, Kim Kōgen Daihō Hart, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk Kim explores where we find the sacred. She considers the foundational Buddhist teaching of the Three Marks of Existence and considers how they might influence what we hold as sacred.

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"Zen in Our Time" and "Connecting the Dots" are themes that I have hit upon for 2025, forming the thread running through (one meaning of "sutra") all of my DharmaByte newsletter columns and online UnMind podcasts this year. Contextualizing the teachings and legacy of Zen in modern times — without throwing the baby out with the bathwater — is key to transmitting Zen's legacy. Connecting the dots in the vast matrix of Dharma — while bridging the gap between 500 BC to 2025 CE in terms of the cultures, causes and conditions — is necessary to foster the evolution of Shakyamuni's Great Vow, from the closing verse of the Lotus Sutra's Lifespan Chapter: I am always thinking: by what means can I cause sentient beings to be able to enter the highest path and quickly attain the Dharma? As in so many aspects of our overloaded society, when contemplating the next column or podcast, the question always arises, "Where do I begin?" I turn to my collaborators — Hokai Jeff Harper, publisher of the newsletter, and Shinjin Larry Little, producer of the podcast — for clarity and inspiration. Jeff responded to my call for suggested topics with an intriguing trio: • To everything there is a season• The wax and wane of householder zazen practice• What we are feeling right now IS impermanence manifesting itself Instead of choosing one over the others, it occurred to me that all three are important. And they are interrelated, in a kind of fish-trap narrowing of focus, from the universal span of spacetime as a causal nexus for humankind; then homing in on the social level, considering the modern householder's vacillation in attempting to pursue what began long ago as a monastic lifestyle; and finally zeroing in on the personal: the intimacy of realization within the immediate flow of reality. I will attempt to treat them in succession over the next three installments, in the context of transmission of Zen's Original Mind. TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASONIf you find the 1960s Pete Seeger song popularized by the Byrds running through your brain, you are not alone. If you recollect the poem from Ecclesiastes — which I studied in a unique, small-town high school literature course — you may be hearing echoes of: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. Or from Tozan Ryokai: Within causes and conditions, time and season, IT is serene and illuminating And finally, from Dogen Zenji: Firewood becomes ash and it does not become firewood again.Yet do not suppose that the ash is future and the firewood past. You should understand that firewood abides in the phenomenal expression of firewood, which fully includes past and future, and is independent of past and future. Ash abides in the phenomenal expression of ash, which fully includes future and past.
 Just as firewood does not become firewood again after it is ash, you do not return to birth after death... Birth is an expression complete this moment; death is an expression complete this moment. They are like winter and spring; you do not call winter the "beginning" of spring, nor summer the "end" of spring. There are many more such incisive and insightful references to time in the literature of Zen, as well as Western thinking, of course, most notably Master Dogen's fascicle titled "Uji," which translates as something like "Being-time," "Existence-time," or "Living time," as Uchiyama-roshi renders it. This 13th Century writing is said to have anticipated the theory of Relativity, Einsteins' prodigious accomplishment, perhaps the most important scientific breakthrough of the 20th Century. But these few recollections from the rich legacy of Zen's written record will suffice for our purposes of connecting some of the dots in Indra's Net, or the modern components of the "Matrix of the Thus-Come One" as described in the Surangama Sutra. Scanning the Biblical poem, it is striking to see so many various activities and reactions to the obligations and behaviors of daily human life listed in equally dispassionate terms, not implying false equivalencies, but for example to blithely assert that there is "a time to kill" and "a time to heal"; "a time of war" and "a time of peace" — in the same breath — is in itself breathtaking, considering the admonition against killing, or murder, found in the Ten Commandments as well as the first Five Grave Precepts of Buddhism. Jumping to Master Tozan, or Dongshan, the founder of Soto Zen in 9th Century China, we find a hint of some resolution of the "whole catastrophe" in his reference to "IT" being "serene and illuminating," regardless of time and season, causes and conditions. This "it" appears in various Buddhist sayings and teachings, as tathata in Sanskrit — the inexpressible; or inmo in Japanese — the ineffable, the essential. These all point to what I analogize as a "singularity of consciouness" that emerges in zazen, where we pass the event horizon of conventional perception — the mind collapsing inward of its own mass — returning to and revealing our Original Mind, merging subject and object, duality and nonduality, in mokurai — the resolution of all apparent dichotomies. Earlier in Tozan's Precious Mirror Samadhi, or Hokyo Zammai, from which the above quote is taken, he magnifies the central place of this "it" in the experiential realm of Zen realization: Although IT is not constructed, IT is not beyond wordsLike facing a precious mirror, form and reflection behold each otherYou are not IT but in truth IT is you Master Dogen's coinage of "the backward step" captures this 180-degree attitude adjustment in the way we usually approach learning, self-improvement, and general development as human beings on the learning curve of reality. "From the very beginning all beings are buddhas," as Hakuin Zenji, 18th Century Rinzai Zen master, poet and artist states in the first line of his famous poem, "Song of Zazen." For every thing there may be a season, but when it comes to the most important thing in Buddhism, there is fundamentally no change — from beginning to middle to end — of this "poor player," life, strutting and fretting his/her hour upon the stage. In another line from Chinese Zen, the third Ancestor in 6th Century China captures this succinctly: Change appearing to occur in the empty world we call realonly because of our ignorance. So, somehow, once again, we are getting it all wrong, backwards. Our recourse is, of course, to get our butts back to the cushion; trust the original mind; take the backward step; and embrace the revolutionary notion that WE are not IT, but in truth IT is US. I cannot resist the urge to close this segment with one of my favorite quotes from the great Master Pogo: We have met the enemy and he is us. It may be a comfort to realize that "mine enemy grows older" as we age. We just have to outlive our enemies, including our own ignorance. Next month we will take up the second suggestion, the waxing and waning of householder zazen practice. Been there, done that.

Well, well well, Lori's back and she's still dumb. More of her case and we can share together in the progressive frustration felt from the prosecutors, judge and even witnesses while having to deal with Lori Vallow. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusualFollow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_podcastBluesky: @strangeunusualpod.bsky.socialTwitter: @_strangeunusualFacebook: The Strange and Unusual Podcast'Elevator' music: Darren CurtisTheme song: rap2h and Calamity Casey

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In this episode, hosts banter before diving into the Y2K phenomenon, exploring its origins, conspiracy theories, and AI's role in shaping reality. They discuss stalled innovation in fashion and architecture since 2000, simulation theory, and the Mandela Effect. Touching on cyclical historical patterns and AI's recycling of ideas, they reflect on modern life's complexities, questioning if we're living in an AI-generated universe. A lively, insightful dive into cultural phenomena and technology's impact. Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole!InfiniteRabbitHole@gmail.com

Many of us have plenty of experiences with math, especially when we were younger. Perhaps some of your memories of what math was like for you in school are unpleasant, to say the least. Yet there are many people who are passionate about mathematics, especially Christians who see mathematics as the God-given language by which we can better understand not only the physical world around us, but God Himself. Naturalism has no real answers for why mathematics is so useful and even beautiful and practical not only for doing science, but in our everyday lives. And how are beauty and mathematics linked? What do beauty and math tell us about God Himself? This week we wrap up our conversation with youth leader, math professor, friend of Watchman Fellowship and Christian apologist Paige Lehrmann. Paige will share with us her passion about mathematics, beauty, and how we can incorporate them in our defense for the hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:15). Paige Lehrmann is the Director of Student Ministries at St. Andrew's Community Church in Oklahoma City and a student at Dallas Theological Seminary. She earned her B.A. in Philosophy and Mathematics from Oklahoma Baptist University, where she completed an interdisciplinary thesis on the Trinity. Paige went on to pursue graduate studies in mathematics at the University of Oklahoma and has taught as an adjunct professor at Mid-America Christian University. She has presented at apologetics conferences on topics such as the Trinity, the divinity of Christ, and theistic arguments from beauty. Through her work, she hopes to help others think deeply about faith, truth, and the beauty of the Gospel.You may contact Paige via email at Paige.lehrmann@gmail.com. Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship Atheist New Testament scholar Dr. Bart D. Ehrman: www.watchman.org/Ehrman  Atheism: www.watchman.org/Atheism  Latter-day Saints: www.watchman.org/Mormonism Panpsychism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePanpsychism.pdf The New Age Movement: https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/newageprofile.pdf Hinduism: https://www.watchman.org/staff/jwalker/ProfileHinduism.pdf Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Can the Gospel Win Back Jewish Hearts? A Bold Vision Brian J. Crawford shares a hopeful vision for Jewish evangelism. Dive into the seismic shift in Jewish identity after the Second Temple's fall. From priestly rituals to rabbinical wisdom, explore how the Talmud reshaped Jewish thought and why figures like Maimonides still spark debate today. With Lenny Esposito, they discuss how the gospel could spark renewed interest among Jews. Watch this inspiring talk!

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In this episode, Ethan does what at least 40 people have asked him to do (special shout-out to Michele S. in Iowa who convinced him to devote a whole podcast episode to it!) - share his thoughts, as a Buddhist, on Season 3 of the Max streaming series The White Lotus. To do so, he explains three different ways to look at the concept of “Dharma Art,” along with a discussion of the three realms. He also ponders why pop culture seems to so rarely depict the act of meditation itself with any experiential accuracy. Note: a few moderate spoilers (though not major ones) are in the podcast, but the first twenty minutes primarily concern Dharma Art and The “God Realm.” Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Meditation Group starts up again on May 8th, and a special podcast/meditation on “Intuition” will be released to paid subscribers this Friday, May 2nd. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Spotify, Ethan's Website, etc). Check out all the cool offerings at our podcast sponsor Dharma Moon. Free video courses co-taught by Ethan and others, such as The Three Marks of Existence, are also available for download.

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the question: How do we know God exists? Today we will wrap up our discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas's Five Ways by analysing the Fourth Way (the argument from gradation/degree) and the Fifth Way (the argument from order). Aquinas' Five Ways are among the most famous arguments for the existence of God, and they have been hugely influential in the history of the Philosophy of Religion. They have also been at times misunderstood and misrepresented, so in this series, we're taking the time to delve deep and understand what, exactly, Aquinas is arguing. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠References and further reading/listening/viewing:Summa Theologiae Part 1, Question 2⁠⁠Summa Contra Gentiles⁠Edward Feser:⁠Aquinas: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠Five Proofs of the Existence of GodEmpirical science and the transcendentalsFour Causes and Five WaysRéginald Garrigou-Lagrange, ⁠The one God: a commentary on the first part of St. Thomas' Theological summa.The Thomistic Institute: St. Thomas Aquinas' Fifth Way & Arguments from Modern Science (Aquinas 101)St. Thomas' SIMPLEST Proof for the Existence of God (Aquinas 101)Thomas Joseph White #9: The Fifth Way (I, 2, 3)Thomas Joseph White #8: The Fourth Way (I, 2, 3)Why is the Fourth Way the LEAST Popular of St. Thomas' Five Ways? (Aquinas 101)Why Does Truth Depend Upon Being in St. Thomas' Fourth Way? (Aquinas 101)The Fourth Way: If You're the Tallest, You're Also a Cause! (Aquinas 101)Pints With Aquinas: Explaining Thomas Aquinas' Proofs

Professor Jesse Kaufman returns to The Common Bridge to deliver a sobering assessment of the Ukraine-Russia war three years after the invasion began. What started as a discussion about territorial disputes has revealed itself as something far more fundamental: Russia's existential denial of Ukrainian nationhood.Kaufman shatters common misconceptions about the conflict, explaining that contrary to popular belief, NATO expansion didn't trigger the war. Rather, Ukraine sought NATO protection only after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The professor offers rare perspective on both Ukrainian resilience and Russian strategic failures, drawing from his extensive regional expertise and recent visits to Poland where he witnessed the refugee crisis firsthand—notably populated almost exclusively by women and children, as Ukrainian men remained to fight.The conversation takes a particularly revealing turn when examining President Zelensky's precarious position. "Zelensky is a dead man," Kaufman states bluntly, explaining why Ukraine's leader faces permanent FSB targeting regardless of the war's outcome. This existential threat explains why Zelensky famously declared "I'm not playing cards" during his controversial White House meeting—a statement mockingly misinterpreted by many observers.Perhaps most concerning is Kaufman's assessment of Europe's defense capabilities. Despite pledges to increase military spending, European nations have become "thoroughly civilianized," lacking both the will and capability to defend themselves without American support. As Kaufman puts it, "I just don't see Jens from West Berlin trying to stab somebody in a trench in East Ukraine."For anyone seeking to understand why this conflict defies simple diplomatic solutions, this conversation provides profound insights into why, for Ukrainians, this truly is a fight for "existence or annihilation." Subscribe to The Common Bridge for more nuanced, nonpartisan discussions on today's most pressing geopolitical challenges.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

What if aliens didn't come from the stars — but from us, shaped by our own beliefs, fears, and imagination into the ever-changing visitors haunting our skies?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that UFOs and ETs exist simply because we believe they exist? Could it be that our own minds are creating real extraterrestrial entities and alien spacecraft? (Could UFOs Be Tulpas?) *** Nearly two decades after the disappearance of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, a suspect was finally arrested. But did police have the right man? (The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley) *** The town of Bath, North Carolina was a known port for pirates. It was even rumored that Blackbeard lived a second life in the town with a wife – or two. With villainy and corruption rampant, it shouldn't be a surprise that the town might also be cursed. (The Bath Town Curse) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the story about how he came into contact with a Sasquatch! (I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security) *** Your grandfather is the founder of one of the world's largest brewing companies, and you're fortunate enough to not only work for him, but to also be the heir to his brewing empire. Life was good, you were untouchable. Until one day, you weren't. (Coors – Death of an Heir)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Episode Preview00:02:00.806 = Show Open00:03:58.895 = Could UFOs Be Tulpas?00:13:17.599 = The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley00:21:00.879 = The Bath Town Curse00:25:45.928 = I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security00:28:05.670 = Coors: Death Of An Heir00:33:19.285 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Could UFOs Be Tulpas?” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2uIT0NQ“The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley” by Allison Wild: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Uq0MdN“The Bath Town Curse” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2VeJM7F“I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security” by Weirdo family member Clayton Blackwell“Coors – Death of an Heir” by The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Kf4R0T=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 13, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UFOTulpas

What if the reason we've never heard from alien civilizations is because we're the ones destined to wipe them all out — without even realizing it?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Why don't we ever see aliens? A physicist has come up with a very disturbing answer to that question. (A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens) *** Murder Incorporated carried out assassinations – but then one of their controlling members had his own number come up. (Clipped In A Barber's Chair) *** The United States government confiscated Nikola Tesla's notes when he died. Could he have been working on something we've yet to be told about? (Tesla's Secret Space Program) *** A woman calls a service to fix her furnace – but ends up with a cold, ghostly chill. (The Vanishing Gas Man) *** On November 1, 1918, the deadly Malbone Street Disaster took place in Brooklyn. It remains today as the worst wreck in the history of New York City's subway system. (The Malbone Street Disaster) *** Were Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed murdered in a staged car accident? (Princess Diana: Murder in Paris)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Lead-In00:01:14.557 = Show Open00:02:56.176 = Why Don't We See Aliens?00:09:56.632 = Clipped In A Barber's Chair00:19:23.147 = The Vanishing Gas Man 00:23:11.556 = Tesla's Secret Space Program00:40:03.549 = Princess Diana: Murder In Paris00:55:09.798 = The Malbone Street Disaster01:15:46.419 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 1” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2GnbwTJ“UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 2” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2E6nkay“Nikola Tesla Journey To Mars Update: Exposing the Existence of the Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: https://amzn.to/2N4z0xi“The Vanishing Gas Man” by Sophie Thunder: http://ow.ly/cdZd30nGcNf
“A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens” posted at Alien-UFO-Sightings: http://ow.ly/eHw130nGcR6“Clipped in a Barber's Chair” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/dvG830nGcuZ“Tesla's Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: http://ow.ly/R27u30nGcyY“Princess Diana: Murder In Paris”: https://tinyurl.com/yb832ebc“The Malbone Street Disaster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ycjpxeqt=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FermiParadox