Podcasts about kabbalistic village

SUMMARY: This episode argues that because the civil magistrate is God's deacon to help accomplish one of the two primary purposes for mankind, Christians should pursue civil office and willingly wield its power to lead their nation in righteous and effective ways. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - ⁠kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-belch0/support

Un an après le début de l'invasion russe en Ukraine, en février 2023, la rédaction de 20 Minutes a choisi d'envoyer un envoyé spécial dans ce pays en guerre. La journaliste Diane Regny s'est rendue à Kiev, la capitale, Boutcha, ville martyrisée par les Russes, et Kharkiv, proche de la frontière russe, assiégée pendant des mois. Elle y a constaté la reconstruction de Boutcha, visité un labo qui identifie des victimes de guerre, parlé avec des hommes détenus par les Russes, mais aussi des soldats en première ligne, des familles séparées de leurs enfants retenus en Crimée, ou encore des Ukrainiens qui ont vécu cachés pendant des mois dans des sous-sols. Ecoutez Diane Regny raconter les coulisses de ce reportage. Bonne écoute!Une question? audio@20minutes.fr

Read with permission from the creators and author, we are delighted to share a brand new story during this special month of Ramadan. Leena, Nadeen, Baba Hanable, and Mama Janan read aloud the story: "The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving (Secrets of Divine Love)." There are Islamic lessons and ideals expressed in this delightful children's tale about giving. You can learn more about A. Helwa and her work below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.helwa_/?hl=en Amazon Book Listing: https://a.co/d/4b77hxo Author Website: www.authorahelwa.com Credit to Kabbalistic Village for the background song "Simplicity" https://kabbalisticvillage.com/; Wheels squeaking by Shamewap from freesound.org; plop sound by marokki from freesound.org; pop/plunk. by NicholasJudy567 from freesound.org; Female gasping by drotzruhn from freesound.org Special thanks to Nwachukwu Nwoko for editing this episode!

SUMMARY: In this episode we talk with Jon Harris about how Christians should view and study history. We explore how conservatives should defend against the left without compromising the truths of history. We also talk about the idea that our assumptions about the future dictate what we will find in the past. Jon clarifies some false assumptions on our part and offers hope to people who have been told that they must feel guilt over sins of past generations. GUEST INFORMATION: Jon is a committed Christian and enjoys outdoor sports and music. He repented of his sins and put his trust in the grace of Jesus Christ for full and immediate forgiveness as a child. When he's not hiking or playing guitar, Jon writes about political and theological issues confronting the church. He has an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and an M.A. in History from Liberty University. He was interested in political theory from a young age but sensed a stronger desire for ministry. During his college years Jon worked in campus ministry and also served as a minister of music at his church. Jon's Podcast: Conversations that Matter Jon's Website: Worldview Conversations Documentary Work: Last Stand Studios QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: In his lectures on American history, Steve Wilkins says that secular scholars cannot study history accurately because when they come across figures and events that display the glory and truthfulness of God, they suppress that truth. David and Tim Barton call God's hand in history “the golden thread” in their book “The American Story, The Beginnings”. Could you talk about 1 or 2 “golden thread” moments that stand out to you? How can we tell the truth about history without giving up ground to the left and progressive Christians? What role does history play in the command to honor our father and mother? What is something practical that Christians can do in order to understand and teach history in a more ‘Christian' way? Should Christians feel guilt for past sins committed by previous generations? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INTEREST: https://www.brionmcclanahan.com https://mcclanahanacademy.com ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: This is our follow-up discussion from our interview with Eric Bell. We discuss the idea that Christians can build the kingdom of God by building business and culture. Churches and Christians need to take this seriously by promoting and funding businesses that honor God. We also need to change the way we think about money from a frugal mindset to a building mindset.. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The King's Hall: Wealth, Money, Space GUEST INFORMATION: Eric's career spans almost 20 years in sales and management. He has held roles such as sales rep, sales trainer, regional manager, area director of sales, and strategic account manager. He started off working for GANZ USA, a giftware company based out of Atlanta GA. After ten successful years there, He transitioned to working for a Medical Device company named Stryker in 2012 as a Patient Care Account Manager. In 2016, Eric was promoted to Northwest Regional Manager, and developed key IDN relationships, and built a team of sales people to cover 5 states. OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: What are we striving for? - avoid fatalism Can Christians stay in businesses that embrace ungodly philosophies? How can Christians prioritize and help start Christian businesses? We need to change our mindset from frugality to building. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: Most companies are not Christian companies. This creates questions and opportunities for Christians who work in those companies. This episode explores how Christians can honor their bosses, how to think through a company that promotes ungodly causes, and also concludes with a bonus discussion on whether college athletes should be paid.. GUEST INFORMATION: Eric's career spans almost 20 years in sales and management. He has held roles such as sales rep, sales trainer, regional manager, area director of sales, and strategic account manager. He started off working for GANZ USA, a giftware company based out of Atlanta GA. After ten successful years there, He transitioned to working for a Medical Device company named Stryker in 2012 as a Patient Care Account Manager. In 2016, Eric was promoted to Northwest Regional Manager, and developed key IDN relationships, and built a team of sales people to cover 5 states. QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: How do business minded Christians engage in this corporate world? What advice would you give to Christians who are specifically in leadership in a secular company? As someone who is involved in business leadership, what advice would you give to Christians if their company is embracing worldly philosophies (such as promoting the LGBTQ agenda at work), but it is not directly affecting that Christian's job? It has simply become part of the corporate ethos, and something that the company wants to associate itself with publicly? Several high-profile companies have recently embraced wokeness in a big way. Disney is probably the most prominent. But several other companies have tried that and it has led them to back away from from the woke and progressive mob (an example is Netflix). Do you think that companies should be involved in social positions, political messaging, or things like this? What about Christian companies who want to be vocal about the gospel? Do you think that the business world is becoming increasingly hostile to the Christian worldview? What do you think it is about the "businessman" that has given him a bad reputation in society? Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" and many other fictional classics certainly portrayed truths about the ruthlessness of businessmen. Today I consider businessmen either slick talkers with charm and no depth or cut throat and almost sinister. BONUS: Should college athletes be paid and/or allowed to make money for their likeness? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INTEREST: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: This is our follow-up discussion from our interview with Levi Minderhoud. We discuss the principle that we can expand the kingdom of God by declaring his truth (the law) and his gospel in our own small areas of influence. This can include school districts, libraries, and towns. It is loving and honors God when we advocate for his truth and standards. As we do this, we partially carry out the mandate to subdue the earth. GUEST INFORMATION: Levi Minderhoud joined the staff of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada in June of 2019 as ARPA's first British Columbia Manager. He is dedicated to raising the political activity and knowledge of Reformed Christians in British Columbia, bringing a Christian worldview to members of the British Columbia legislature, and developing public policy from a Christian perspective. Prior to joining ARPA on a full-time basis, Levi already had political and policy experience elsewhere. He has a bachelor's degree from Dordt University in political science, business, and economics and a Master's of Public Policy degree from Simon Fraser University. He interned with a Member of Parliament (the late MP Mark Warawa) and within a federal department (Transport Canada). He also assisted in leading a local ARPA chapter (ARPA Fraser Valley East). Levi and his wife Jillian currently live in Abbotsford, British Columbia. You can find out more about his work at ARPA here: https://arpacanada.ca/ OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: What are we striving for? - avoid fatalism Holy optimism What is the right tone/approach? Christians need to repent if they have embraced the sins that are common in culture, but then we need to move forward with confidence. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: Abraham Kuyper once pointed out that “Calvinism is an all-embracing system of principles... It is rooted in a form of religion which was peculiarly its own, and form that specific religious consciousness there was developed first a particular theology, then a special church-order, and then a given form for political and social life.” In this episode we talk with Levi Minderhoud about Christian political involvement and how Abraham Kuyper's thoughts ought to inform our efforts to bring God's principles into political life. GUEST INFORMATION: Levi Minderhoud joined the staff of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada in June of 2019 as ARPA's first British Columbia Manager. He is dedicated to raising the political activity and knowledge of Reformed Christians in British Columbia, bringing a Christian worldview to members of the British Columbia legislature, and developing public policy from a Christian perspective. Prior to joining ARPA on a full-time basis, Levi already had political and policy experience elsewhere. He has a bachelor's degree from Dordt University in political science, business, and economics and a Master's of Public Policy degree from Simon Fraser University. He interned with a Member of Parliament (the late MP Mark Warawa) and within a federal department (Transport Canada). He also assisted in leading a local ARPA chapter (ARPA Fraser Valley East). Levi and his wife Jillian currently live in Abbotsford, British Columbia. You can find out more about his work at ARPA here: https://arpacanada.ca/ QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: The church and the state should be separate, so only use logic and natural law when trying to make laws. Christians should not try to legislate morality. It is a fool's errand to try to influence policy and laws when only the gospel will change someone's heart. In other words, if laws and politics can only affect outward behavior, then isn't it better for Christians to focus on the gospel? Abraham Kuyper helped develop the idea of sphere sovereignty. He was a theologian, but at the same time, he founded a political party. One criticism of Kuyper's approach is that the political party that he established did not last (God's promises are to the church, not to political parties). What can we learn from Kuyper's view of Christianity and politics? Does God want Christians to be involved in politics and in making laws? Practically, we go about doing political engagement? How do we tangibly go about the work of rebuilding the foundations RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INTEREST: Catechisms The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality - Christopher Gordon The Liberty Catechism - Douglas Wilson Catechism on Government - Toby Sumpter Kuyper Foundation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: This is our follow-up discussion from our interview with Stephen Wolfe. We discuss what it looks like if Christians exert political power and influence. We also talk about why it is necessary for Christian statesmen to rise up and lead the country with courage, conviction, and biblical principles. LINKS MENTIONED IN OUR DISCUSSION “Why Pastors Refuse to Address Political Issues” The Liberty Catechism - Douglas Wilson Catechism on Government - Toby Sumpter Social Justice, Critical Theory, and Christianity: Are They Compatible? - by Neil Shenvi GUEST INFORMATION: Stephen studied politics at Louisiana State University. His writing has appeared in Modern Reformation, Mere Orthodoxy, Chronicles Magazine, Sovereign Nations, and History of Political Thought. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). And currently Stephen is a postdoctoral fellow in the James Madison Program at Princeton University. Stephen, welcome to Rebuild. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us. You can find him on twitter @perfinjust He co-hosts the excellent Ars Politica podcast that helps us understand politics, culture, and theology. OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: We are discouraged and encouraged What about Christians catch-phrases? How and why must Christians exert political power? What can we do to honor our past while at the same time rebuilding in ways that honor God ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: This is our follow-up discussion from our interview with Joshua. We discuss the the questions of whether art is an acquired appreciation. We explore what families and individuals can do to assess art and we talk about how Christian artists can excel. GUEST INFORMATION: Joshua has been drawing all of his life. He currently does freelance work and has illustrated several books, as well as written several political cartoons. Find out more about his work on twitter: @j_cartoons. OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: Is art an acquired taste? If it is, how can Christians and families properly appreciate it? How can Christian artists excel in their art in a way that honors God and impacts our society? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: Abraham Kuyper famously said that there is not one molecule of the universe that the risen Christ does not claim as ‘mine'. He is king over all things, including art and comics. Today we talk with a comic artist named Joshua to understand how art and drawing can honor God and how Christian artists can use and hone their skills. GUEST INFORMATION: Joshua has been drawing all of his life. He currently does freelance work and has illustrated several books, as well as written several political cartoons. Find out more about his work on twitter: @j_cartoons. QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Are you always trying to make work that is ‘marketable' or is it a hobby? How should Christians think about making money from their art? What makes art “Christian”? Must an artist's Christianity be overt? How overt? What should we expect “Christian art” to do? (What's its use / aim?) What should Christian art not do? What does excellent art look like? What does it do? Should a Christian take stands in their art (political, issue-specific)? If yes, when? Real-life stories of cancel culture in the art field. RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INTEREST: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_S._Miller Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: This is our follow-up discussion from our interview with James Silberman. We discuss the the questions of pro-life incrementalism, keeping our targets in our sights even if we are partnering with people who do not see things the same as us, and how to jump start a Christian culture. GUEST INFORMATION: James is the Communications Director of Free the States, an abolitionist organization working to grow and guide the Abolitionist Movement as they activate and equip Christians to bring the gospel into conflict with the culture of death. James used to work for a pro-life organization, but was told he was no longer welcome there after becoming an abolitionist in 2019. James is a contributor to The Federalist and was a staff writer for The Resurgent. He is from Gig Harbor, WA and has lived in Norman, OK for the last three years. You can follow his work here: https://www.FreeTheStates.org https://www.instagram.com/free.the.states/ https://www.facebook.com/FreeTheStates https://www.youtube.com/c/FreetheStates/ OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: James made a very compelling case for Abortion Abolition. We agree with almost everything he says. Should Christians partner with other conservatives in order to end abortion, even if those people do not share the same goal of entirely abolishing abortion? The process of the church teaching people how to live in society in a Christian way seems to have broken down. We need to jumpstart the battery so that pastors do not have to be the main voices in the worlds of economics and politics. But how do we do that? It takes intentional work from pastors, individual Christians, and families. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: This week we want to talk about politics. Specifically, we want to talk about whether or not politics is an important issue for Christians to think about and participate in. We also want to talk about the specific issue of Abortion. We will discuss the difference between being pro-life and anti-abortion. GUEST INFORMATION: James is the Communications Director of Free the States, an abolitionist organization working to grow and guide the Abolitionist Movement as they activate and equip Christians to bring the gospel into conflict with the culture of death. James used to work for a pro-life organization, but was told he was no longer welcome there after becoming an abolitionist in 2019. James is a contributor to The Federalist and was a staff writer for The Resurgent. He is from Gig Harbor, WA and has lived in Norman, OK for the last three years. You can follow his work here: https://www.FreeTheStates.org https://www.instagram.com/free.the.states/ https://www.facebook.com/FreeTheStates https://www.youtube.com/c/FreetheStates/ QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Kevin in this episode: What is a Christian view of politics and the process of making policy? What is politics/the political process? How should Christians be involved in politics/the political process? When it comes to christians and churches getting involved in politics the biggest push back I hear is “how much time, money and energy should we commit to it?”. Some might even mean “waste” instead of commit. How do you answer that question? The political process doesn't save anyone, so why should we spend time on it? Is the abortion issue the most important political issue of our time? Why or why not? What is the difference between the pro-life position and being an abortion abolitionist? Is incrementalism here bad? (If so, why?) What kind of resistance has the abolition movement met from the pro-life movement? What are some practical things that Christians can do to help abolish abortion in America? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: This is our follow-up discussion about our interview with Kevin Canale. We discuss the ideas of godly stewardship, being self-sufficient, generosity, and thoughtful living. GUEST INFORMATION: Kevin has a Master's degree in nutrition and is working to create his own homestead. You can find more information about this project on his youtube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWGZheEf-D-3TT5yeag-ig OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: We have questions about this topic. But hopefully we can model how to wrestle through an issue from a biblical point of view. Christians should strive to be self-sufficient Christians should keep in mind that we are called to steward the earth Christians should take time to think through the many issues of life, including food and commercialization. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: God wants Christians to be self-sufficient. This means that Christians should be able to produce some of their own food. Also, God wants humans to steward the earth by giving life to it rather than sucking all the life from it. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode Kevin Canale joins us to talk about homesteading and how Christians should think about the responsibility to steward the earth. Kevin has a Master's degree in nutrition and is working to create his own homestead. You can find more information about this project on his youtube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWGZheEf-D-3TT5yeag-ig QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Kevin in this episode: What is a homestead? Why should Christians homestead or be working towards owning a homestead? Self-sufficiency is one of the key aspects of freedom. Christians should continuously strive towards independence from the systems that hold power over us. Food is certainly an aspect in which political persuasion and pressure could be used to drive people to do things God would condemn. What are some challenges of homesteading? Why is animal husbandry important? Where does the bible talk about homesteading/gardening? (Genesis 2:15) The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. (Jeremiah 29:5) Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. In Jeremiah the Israelites are exiled and forced to live in a land which is not their own. God tells them to continue to work towards the success of the cities of Babylon in which they reside. Being able to sustain life by growing their own food and working hard towards rebuilding their lives will What are some practical steps that people can take to start homesteading? What are biblical principles of land use? Stewarding the land well Building soil Removing trash and waste Inviting nature in (birds, animals, bugs, etc.) Being productive with the space God has given us Growing gardens Building raised beds Joining a community garden ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: This is our follow-up discussion about our interview with Eric Conn. We discuss how men can be more masculine, how they can train their boys, and how they can prepare for the battles that they must face. GUEST INFORMATION: Check out Eric's podcasts on his website: ericconn.com. OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: We are not very good at being men, but we are working on it.. Things that Christian men are doing well -Training families to know the Bible Ways that men can become more masculine -Work hard. -Prepare for battles How are we ‘soft men' -Avoiding the battles for truth and righteousness that are around us How can we help our boys? -Provide compelling biographies -Make them work and push through difficulty ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

SUMMARY: Men need to be men again. It's time for men to stop feeling guilty for being men and taking on the roles the God has given to men. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode Eric Conn joins us to talk about masculinity and the patriarchy. We talk about what it means to be man from a biblical perspective and how we have allowed culture to devalue and denigrate that calling. Eric hosts The Hard Men Podcast and he co-hosts two other podcasts - The King's Hall Podcast and The Wilderness Warrior podcast. Through all of these projects Eric is calling men to be strong, to be hard, and to live up to the expectations that God has put on them. You can find out more about Eric's work and podcasts on his website: ericcon.com QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Lydia in this episode: You use the term ‘patriarchy'. What is this and is it different than biblical masculinity? How do biblical masculinity and the current “Americana” version of masculinity differ? Why is patriarchy and masculinity necessary for a godly society? Why do men resist God's call to masculinity? If so, what can churches, families, and individual men do to promote biblical masculinity? What is biblical masculinity? Where did the idea of toxic masculinity come from and does it have any areas of credibility? Can you talk about masculinity being both an attitude and a set of behaviors? How can we train our boys to be masculine men? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: This is our follow-up discussion about our interview with Lydia Schaible. We discuss why people need to read more, how reading prepares us to be better Chrisitians and better members of society, and how the church can encourage reading. GUEST INFORMATION: Check out Lydia's podcast, All Things Bright and Beautiful podcast, and her blog, OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: We all need to read more. We need to not feel guilty for making this a part of our practice. Reading is important and valuable for the Christian. -Reading trains our minds. -Reading helps us understand the ideas in the culture we live in. We need to be disciplined in our reading. -It doesn't seem like a ‘good use of our time' -We need to build it into our routine, and into the DNA of our families. -We need to set aside other things in order to make time to read. The church can foster a culture of reading. -What books are in our church libraries and book tables? -Do we talk about literature from the pulpit, when we gather for Bible study, and when we get together casually? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: Christians need to be able to read and recognize great literature. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode Lydia Schaible joins us to talk about how the church should be involved in society. Lydia is a follower of Christ, the wife to Burk, mother to four children, living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She fills her days educating her children, serving in her local church, co-hosting the All Things Bright and Beautiful podcast, occasionally writing for her blog, and managing her home in the hopes of making it a place of peace and welcome to all people, where the Gospel is naturally infused in dinner conversation. She can usually be found between stacks of books and half-filled coffee cups gone cold, hiking and catching bugs with her children, or playing board games with her husband. She has been greatly helped and influenced by Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Augustine, Elisabeth Elliot, and Alister McGrath. QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Lydia in this episode: Why is reading important for society and for Christians? What are some literary works that every American must read? This same principle is true within the Christian subculture. We gravitate towards the newest christian leader's book and seldom read the rich classics of the christian heritage. Why might this be and is it good or bad? In an age where most people primarily read articles online, and even then they only read a fraction of the entire article, why and how should we read literature? Why do you think that God gave stories and literature to us and also why did He use them in the Bible? What does literature and story tell us about who God has made us to be? We talk a lot about 'the narrative' today. How should Christians think about the stories they are absorbing through news, social media, etc? In the 1st episode of your podcast, All Things Bright and Beautiful you make several comparisons to exercise and reading. I feel like our culture is about 600 pounds overweight and we have no idea where to start. Could you talk about that a little bit and where should we start? 0ur culture has changed the definition of love. But people still respect the idea of love. This means that people still feel the weight of ‘love your neighbor' but no longer know what love is or how to do it. How does literature help us understand love and correctly define it? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

104B - Should the church be ‘in your face' with society? NOTES: This is our reflection about part 2 of 2 of the interview with Pastor Joel Webbon. We cover some practical questions about the implications of postmillennialism. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode we interview pastor Joel Webbon of Covenant Bible Church about what postmillennialism is. You can check out Pastor Joel's preaching at https://covenantbible.org and you can find information about his podcast at https://rightresponseministries.com. OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO: We are not sure about postmil yet, but we like the optimism Premillennialism and gnosticism - theology to practice -Connection to persecution and the hills to die on -The culture will probably never ask you to die on the hills of pure doctrine. It will ask you to die on the implications of the doctrine -Example of James Coates and Gospel Coalition God's Law -Is it applicable to all? -2 step process looking @ how israel did it as an example -Moral Law has always been on our hearts Live a quiet and peaceful life -Connection to living within God's law. Because when we do what is good as God calls it, and when we live in society, how can they line up? It didn't for the Christians under persecution. But it can through prayer and work. -Pray for and work for the place where our obedience to God can exist in a society that is sufficiently aligned with God's standards. IMPLICATIONS -Bringing the law to society leads to evangelism. -Work to cultivate courage and steadfastness to God's commands into your friendships. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

104 - How postmillennialism views the church and society NOTES: This is part 2 of 2 of this episode. We cover some practical questions about the implications of postmillennialism. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode we interview pastor Joel Webbon of Covenant Bible Church about what postmillennialism is. You can check out Pastor Joel's preaching at https://covenantbible.org and you can fid information about his podcast at https://rightresponseministries.com. QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Jim in this episode: Do Christians need to engage culture directly? Is this at odds with 'live a quiet and peaceful life'? A lot of Christians think that this 'cultural engagement' is outside of their purvue. What do you say to the average Christian who says "society follows forces that are massive.”? Is God pleased when a society largely aligns itself with God's law, even if the people within that society don't love God? Isn't this a macro case of gaining the world but losing your soul? Does the taint of internal sin corrupt the product of the sinful hand? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

103B - Questions and uncertainty about Postmillennialism (reflection) NOTES: Sorry about the audio quality. I was away from my normal mic. In this episode we discuss the first part of our interview with Joel Webbon. We talk about the Puritans' and Reformers' willingness to apply the Old Testament in a seemingly postmillennial way and we talk about a passage that makes us question Joel's claim that by the time Jesus returns the majority of the world will be saved. (Matthew 7:13-14) INTERVIEW INFORMATION In this episode we go back to our interview with Pastor Joel Webbon earlier this week. Please check out that episode before you listen to this one: https://youtu.be/u8jhf9MtuZ0 Joel is the pastor of Covenant Bible Church in Georgetown, Texas. (https://covenantbible.org) He is also the president of Right Response Ministries. (https://rightresponseministries.com). ISSUES THIS EPISODE ADDRESSES: Here are the topics that that we reflected on in this episode: What does Postmillennialism mean when it says that most of the world will be saved? How do reformed theologians interpret the Bible in a slightly different way than evangelical theologians? Does the church actually win, or do bad ideas simply eat themselves? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

Episode 103 - What's the deal with postmillennialism NOTES: This is part 1 of 2 of this episode. We cover topics such as the difference between premillennialism and postmillennialism and what the role of the church is within each of these views. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode we interview pastor Joel Webbon of Covenant Bible Church about what postmillennialism is. You can check out Pastor Joel's preaching at https://covenantbible.org and you can fid information about his podcast at https://rightresponseministries.com. QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Jim in this episode: What is the difference between premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism? Postmillennialism is a view of the end times that claims that Jesus will return once He has used the church to bring the kingdom of God to the whole world. The time during which the kingdom is growing and expanding is the millennium referred to in the books of Daniel and Revelation. Do Christians need to engage with culture? Is this at odds with living a quiet and peaceful life? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

102B - Pastors need to help preserve society (reflection) NOTES: Pastors guard the church, but they also protect society by speaking broadly about what God has said regarding all of life, and by helping the church destroy unbiblical ideas that present themselves in society. INTERVIEW INFORMATION In this episode we go back to our interview with Pastor Jim Osman earlier this week. Please check out that episode before you listen to this one: https://youtu.be/OeJtmo85j0k Jim is a pastor of Kootenai Community Church in Kootenai, Idaho. (http://www.kootenaichurch.org) He has written four books which can be found on his website (https://jimosman.com). ISSUES THIS EPISODE ADDRESSES: Here are the topics that that we reflected on in this episode: Pastors must be aware of what is going on in society and must teach about these things as the Bible addresses them. We cannot define love based on how the person who receives the love interprets it. There is no neutrality. All societal and political issues either serve the kingdom of God or the kingdom of darkness. In a godly society pastors speak broadly about how ALL of life should be lived in submission to God. In a godly society pastors identify threats to God's creation order in all of society and lead the church to destroy them. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

Episode 102 - Cowards in the Church Can't Help Society NOTES: Society needs the influence of the church in order to be healthy. But the church has largely abandoned its duty and given in to cowardice. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode Jim Osman joins us to talk about how the church should be involved in society. Jim is a pastor of Kootenai Community Church in Kootenai, Idaho. (http://www.kootenaichurch.org) He has written four books which can be found on his website (https://jimosman.com). QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Jim in this episode: In what ways is the gospel and the church under threat right now? Should pastors talk about current events from the pulpit? Should they talk about worldview issues (CRT, postmodernism, etc) from the pulpit? Why or why not? What do you understand "the sufficiency of scripture" to be. It seems like some Christians think that scripture is sufficient for our own personal holiness. Others view the Bible as sufficient to answer questions about societal questions such as economics, justice, principles of government, etc. Should Christians be looking to the Bible for guidance on these issues? You are hosting a conference on CRT coming up in the summer. Why is that important to you? How does it fit in the role of being a shepherd for your congregation? Our culture is very confused about the definition of love. Because love is universally recognized as a virtue, if the definition of it changes, it still retains its power to cause people to act in a ‘loving way'. How do you define love? Is it different than how society currently defines it? How do you know if you are loving someone? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

NOTES: “The church is losing its salt.” In this podcast we claim that the church is no longer exerting the influences of salt and light on western (specifically American) society. We kick off our first official episode of Rebuild by interviewing each other about why we aer doing this podcast and what we hope to accomplish. In short, we are doing this because we have become convinced that something has to be done. America has rejected God and is either approaching an inevitable collision with God's judgment, or we are nearing the last off ramp before we run out of road. We ask each other these riveting questions, guaranteed to delight and mystify you. What do you think we are doing here? How did you come to the point where you think that Christians, and the church, should work to bring the teachings of the Bible to bear on cultural, not just religious issues? 15 years ago, you were the resident college pastor at our church. What was the church doing right at the time that you think still holds value today? You are very good at talking with people and asking them questions. What do you think can be done to convince Christians that the Bible speaks to all aspects of life, and therefore that we must work to see God's principles worked out in all areas of society and culture? Why do you think Christians are reluctant or even think it's inappropriate to talk about what the Bible says about things like government and economics. What do you see as the biggest hindrance for the average church attending American to an appropriate engagement and interaction with this subject matter? Christians who are saying the things that we are saying are sometimes accused of running around like Chicken Little. Are we being alarmists? What is your process for seeking out answers to these questions we are asking and wrestling with? What is one thing that you would change about society? What would be 1 change churches/pastors could make that would make the biggest impact? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Tactics by George Koukl The Mission of God by Joseph Boot ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

"The wild geese do not intend to cast their reflection. The water has no mind to retain their image." -Zen poem Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

In part three of our six part series on Thomas Aquinas' proofs for the existence of God, I'll take a look at the third way and discuss what a contingent being is, and how the leap in logic from the first two ways leads us to ask one of the most important questions we have ever asked - why is there something rather than nothing? Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

In part two of this six part discussion on Thomas Aquinas' five proofs for the existence of God, I dive into the argument for efficient causes, and how it relates to creation, philosophy, belief, free will, and the study of knowledge. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

Let's begin our deep dive into Christian mysticism with a multi-part series on Thomas Aquinas' proofs for the existence of God. For this part in the series, I'll look at the argument from motion, and why it's important in our understanding of logical thought, and using some sort of scientific method in determining the difference between belief and gnosis. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

As I gear up to dive deep into Christian theology, let's talk about the nature of God, asking the right question, spirituality through the scientific method, and why the only thing holding you back from finding what you seek is you. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

On this episode, I discuss how my own spiritual practices have evolved and changed and why I no longer schedule time for meditation, but rather dissolve myself into awareness every moment, of every day. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

Let's talk about free will and determinism, and why both ideas are simply illusions...manifestations of the interactions of perspective. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

On January 14,2009, Marissa DuVault beat her sleeping husband to death with a claw hammer. She claimed he choked and raped her. She had a Sugar Daddy. Dale Harrell was attacked by her in his Gilbert home and died one month later at a Hospice from complications. See her change in her appearance and the coincidences between her and Jodi Arias. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeforCrimeVannyKat/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimeForCrime1 Voicemail: 623-292-5871 Music by Kabbalistic Village and Peter Nithin

After 104 days of silence, I'm back with a discussion of silence, regaining meaning, and separating concepts and reality. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

For this episode of The Alchemical Mind, I look at the evolutionary potential of humanity through a mystical lens in response to some questions posed by a listener through a recent e-mail discussion. Bailey asked: 1. What are your thoughts on humanity being a stepping stone for the evolution of Artificial Intelligence? 2. Should we fear the potential of losing our humanity? 3. While I agree that individuals are not special, do you think humanity itself is special? 4. Is there a case for staying human forever (with technological augmentation) vs evolving into something new (AI/singularity)? 5. Do you think a simulation that we create to mimic fear and the unknown is a trap? I explore these questions by beginning our analysis through the eyes of Rudolph Steiner and anthroposophy since Steiner took a mystical perspective on these questions by introducing the concepts of the Lucifer/Christ/Ahriman archetypes to deal with the forces that have guided our philosophy through human evolution from the past to well into the future. I also deal with some of these questions from the perspective of Buddhism and Christianity, with a touch of vedantic and Zoroastrian cosmology. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

2021 has already been an interesting year for me, and on this episode, I discuss my month long hiatus, what lead to me taking time off, and how I learned to surrender and reconnect with the divine. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

For our first episode of 2021, I bring you a discussion with John Brooks, religion educator and host of Hard To Believe, to discuss the history of messianic cults in Western society, and particularly its resurgence in the 21st century. We discuss the societal shifts that lead to such ideology, the rise of political and UFO cults, the need for people to find a savior, and so much more. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

As 2020 draws to a close, I felt like it was apropos to discuss the secret to keeping your new year resolutions. We often get bogged down by setting goals for ourselves, following some plan or program, and forget the answer to accomplishing our goals is simple - close your eyes, and listen. On this episode we dive into mindfulness, the concept of wuwei, and how to use active imagination to overcome the biggest obstacles to accomplishing our goals - ourselves. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

For this episode, I am joined by returning guest, Anthony Tyler, author of Dive Manual: Empirical Investigations of Mysticism, to discuss the nature of good and evil, particularly as to how we view these concepts in a Western context. Stemming from this discussion, we dive into archetypes, egregors, and manifesting reality and as an added bonus for patrons, there will be an additional episode discussing how this all relates to the UFO phenomenon. You can check out Anthony's book on Amazon, or on his website, DiveMind. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

Today, we are diving deep into the life and purpose of the shaman and how it relates to modern culture and how the path of the shaman can lead to finding awakening and true gnosis through direct personal experience. To do this, I'll be doing some commentary on two lectures, one from from Terence McKenna and another from Alan Watts, we'll explore different aspects of the life and purpose of the shaman in various cultures and traditions, and what they can tell us about finding a "pathless path" of understanding. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

At this time of year, there is always a lot of discussion about the origins of Christmas and how the early church co-opted many pagan traditions to create what we now consider Christmas, but is this actually true? While there are certainly many cultures and traditions that inspired Christmas, you may be surprised to learn its true origins and how it was even banned as a holiday by certain Christian sects. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

Alex from The Natural Born Alchemist joins me for an episode a long time in the making as we discuss the role of psychedelics in shamanic traditions, the impact of the commercialization of ayahuasca ceremonies on indigenous cultures, the trickster archetype, acquiring wisdom from an amalgamation of traditions and so much more. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

It feels like the deeper I dive into philosophy and spirituality and the more I learn about various traditions through time and space, the more I want to simplify my own practice. On today's episode, I bring you a lecture from Terence McKenna on the core of shamanism and what makes it different from other traditions. Of course, there's going to be a psychedelic angle - this is McKenna after all. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

As we continue to explore the origins of myth and culture, let's take a look at the symbolism behind the deer and the stag. Sometimes referred to as the Sky Deer or Sun Deer, this animal is an integral part of shamanic traditions all across the world with close ties to both sun and moon worship, but also connected to the rituals of life, death, and resurrection and often marking the path to awakening or enlightenment in traditions as varied as Bon, Celt, Huichol, Scythian, and Shinto. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

There's a lot of focus on various different kinds of meditation practices, but have you ever considered one of the simplest and often most rewarding for your every day happiness? On this episode, I bring you a guided gratitude meditation which I just made available on the Patreon exclusive "Living Mindfulness" course, but I felt that it was important enough to share on the public feed as well. Let me know if you include gratitude meditation in your personal practice. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

Welcome to the first installment of Symbology 101, a series into which I dive deep into the symbols that create cultures and expand ideas. For this first installment, I dive deep into the sacred cow (and bull) and its importance within Indo-European civilization and how it has shaped our cultures, religions, and philosophies for millenia as the mother of all mythology. I dive into various aspects of the sacred cow in Hindu, Greek, Roman, Celtic and Germanic cultures, before heading to Persia to establish the symbolic link between astro-theology, history, and the influence of the Zoroastrian religion as we begin to dive into it over the next few episodes. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

For this episode, I bring you a short speech from Terence McKenna on the importance of surrendering and finding your own path, as an addendum to the discussion from the previous two episodes on learning to be honest with yourself and others. Stick around to the end of the speech for some commentary from myself as well as some announcements for what's coming up for the show in the coming week. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

As a follow up to the previous episode, I discuss how to use the techniques of shadow work to learn to be honest with others in order to achieve wholeness and further your own personal development. If you really want to learn that you are it, your really need to expand your own practice beyond the standard techniques of meditation, yoga, and self-inquiry and learn to use those techniques to deal with friends, family, and others around you. If you want to check out the episodes on shadow work referenced in this episode, here's the list below: Understanding The Shadow Self - https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/episodes/Understanding-The-Shadow-Self-egmq80 Embracing The Shadow Self - https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/episodes/Embracing-The-Shadow-Self-egmue5 Alan Watts On The Shadow Self - https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/episodes/Alan-Watts-On-The-Shadow-Self-egmum4 Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support

In this episode, I discuss how to discover gnosis by dropping your opinions and learning to be honest with yourself. As part of this episode, I'll be guiding you through a quick exercise that better details the "neti neti" method and what it truly entails. Be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to support the show, consider joining our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thealchemicalmind If you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to do so: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511325742 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYjRmN2JlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZOhy8aSpJEU5mtfT5ia2T RSS - https://anchor.fm/s/1b4f7bec/podcast/rss Leave a review, and share the podcast with a friend. Music provided by Kabbalistic Village (https://kabbalisticvillage.com/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-alchemical-mind/support