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Tattva means to understand 'that, because tattva is "thatness." Tat means it's a demonstrative pronoun—there's something you can point to that exists. There are categories that are distinguishable, and when one relegates—that is, puts in the proper perspective—what the material body is, what its purpose is, and to whom it belongs, then one is properly situated. One should relegate his body to the illusory world through his reason. So, using our reason, we can understand that "I have nothing to do with my body. My body is part of the Mahatattva, just as all the elements that are in the world are in this body, but I am not of that." Asaṅgo hy ayaṁ puruṣaḥ means, "I have no connection with it." It's not "part of my thing," as I used to say; "it's not my bag, man." So, relegating the body to that position, and one who has successfully done that is described in the Gītā (BG 5.8-9): naiva kiñcit karomīti yukto manyeta tattva-vit paśyañ śṛṇvan spṛśañ jighrann aśnan gacchan svapañ śvasan pralapan visṛjan gṛhṇann unmiṣan nimiṣann api indriyāṇīndriyārtheṣu vartanta iti dhārayan Such a person never considers this body and all its workings—whatever it's doing—as his own. All those words were about how the body is interacting with the material world: receiving, giving, opening, closing the eyes, evacuating. That person, naivakiñcit—not even a little bit; kiñcit means "something," and naiva kiñcit means na-eva kiñcit, "not even a tiny bit"—does he think, "Oh yeah, that's me." He thinks, "The body is acting, and I am aloof," therefore that is the proper relegation. The other relegation was expressed by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to Sanātana Gosvāmī, who felt so unworthy of being in the presence—not just of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, but of anybody in Jagannātha Purī—because he thought, "My body with this disease is so abominable; what to speak of me in general? If anybody like a pūjārī bumps into me, then I'll be cursed, I'll commit an offense, and Mahāprabhu is embracing me out of love, but my skin is full of oozing sores." Therefore, he thought in his mind, "When the Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā starts, I'll throw myself under the wheel in the presence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu." He didn't tell anybody; he just had that plan incubating in his mind. And then, when Mahāprabhu visited Haridāsa Ṭhākura, where Sanātana Gosvāmī was staying, He one day abruptly said, "I do not approve of your idea to commit suicide by jumping in." He said to Haridāsa Ṭhākura, "What is the character of this person? He has already surrendered his body to Me, and now he's thinking of destroying it. What do you think of that? "My Lord," Haridāsa replied, "we cannot ascertain what You intend or not unless You tell us." ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality
Album de la semaine: "The boys of Dungeon Lane" (Paul McCartney 2026) P.McCartney-The days we left behind-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)J.Lennon-Power to the people-Single (71)G.Harrison-Apple scruffs-All things must pass (71)R.Starr-Bye bye blackbird-Sentimental journey (70)Beatles-You can't do that-A hard day's night (64)P.McCartney/R.Starr-Home to us (feat. C.Hynde & S.Spiteri)-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)G.Harrison-Sue me, sue you blues-Living in the Material World (73)J.Lennon-Do the oz-Single (71)Beatles-The night before-Help! (65)Beatles-You won't see me-Rubber soul (65)P.McCartney-As you lie there-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)J.Lennon-Give peace a chance-Single (69)J.Lennon-Imagine-Imagine (71)Beatles-And your bird can sing-Revolver (66)Beatles-When I'm sixty four-Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (67)P.McCartney-Down South-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)Phil Collins-Tomorrow never knows-Face value (81)R.Starr-Liverpool 8-Liverpool 8 (08)Beatles-Honey pie-White album (68)Beatles-Julia-White album (68)P.McCartney-Come inside-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)R.Starr-Going down-Old wave (83)P.McCartney-Never know-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)Traveling Wilburys-Handle with care-Traveling Wilburys vol.1 (88)Beatles-The fool on the hill-Magical Mystery Tour (67)P.McCartney-Life can be hard-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)P.McCartney-Saleman saint-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)P.McCartney-First star of the night-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)G.Harrison-Beautiful girl-Thirty-three & ⅓ (76)Beatles-All together now-Yellow submarine songtrack (99)Beatles-Two of us-Let it be (70)R.Starr-I don't believe you-Time takes time (92)
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Find Venus in your birth chart at https://www.quietmindastrology.comTHE VENUS THRESHOLDWhat if you could anticipate the major turning points in your relationships, desires, and personal growth? In this episode, I share the concept of the Venus Threshold, an eight-year astronomical cycle that completely changes how we experience love and fulfillment. We explore how this cycle shows up at ages 7, 14, 21, and 28, and how it aligns with music, art, the Fibonacci sequence, and even our chakras. I hope this episode helps you connect with what you truly love and brings a satisfying resolution to your desires. QUOTES"This is where we transform in what we love, how we love, our relationships, friendships, partnerships, commitments." "Venus in your chart shows where you get attracted, how you attract others, where people have desire for you, what you desire." "Every seven years you cross a Venus threshold. This is a new phase of love, relationships, and knowing what you want." "When you practice gratitude, you appreciate what you have, and the Venus becomes less obsessive." TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Venus Threshold Explained 01:38 Venus as the Planet of Desire and Attraction 03:29 The Eight Year Venus Rose Cycle 06:02 The Venus Threshold Ages 10:40 The Seven Year Itch in Relationships 12:04 Venus, the Five Senses, and the Material World 15:02 The Musical Octave, Freemasonry, and the Letter G 17:07 Symmetry, the Fibonacci Sequence, and Nature 24:20 The Chakras and the Bridge to Your Desires 28:21 Aligning Your Venus Energy and Cultivating Harmony KEYWORDSVedic astrology forecast, Jyotish, Venus threshold, planetary transits, astrology cycles, Fibonacci sequence, chakra healing, spiritual growth, relationshipsFREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ See where your Venus is and how it plays out in your life: https://www.quietmindastrology.com
Spéciale "Et si ?" partie 1...30 chansons des Fab Four dignes des Beatles entre 1970 et 1980 P.McCartney-Maybe I'm amazed-McCartney (70)J.Lennon-Instant Karma-Single (70)G.Harrison-What is life-All things must pass (70)R.Starr-It don't come easy-Single (71)P.McCartney-Dear boy-Ram (71)J.Lennon-Jealous guy-Imagine (71)G.Harrison-Awaiting on you all-All things must pass (70)R.Starr-Photograph-Ringo (73)P.McCartney-Band on the run-Band on the run (73)J.Lennon-Mind game-Mind games (73)G.Harrison-Beware of darkness-All things must pass (70)R.Starr-I'm the greatest-Ringo (73)P.McCartney-Bluebird-Band on the run (73)J.Lennon-Oh my love-Imagine (71)G.Harrison-All things must pass Imagine (71)R.Starr-Back off Boogaloo-Single (72)P.McCartney-Jet-Band on the run (73)J.Lennon-#9 dream-Walls and bridges (74)G.Harrison-Give me love (give me peace on Earth)-Living in the Material World (73)R.Starr-Goodnight Vienna-Goodnight Vienna (74)P.McCartney-Listen to what the man said-Venus and Mars (75)J.Lennon-Woman-Double fantasy (80)G.Harrison-Don't let me wait too long-Living in the Material World (73)P.McCartney-Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey-Ram (71)P.McCartney-Mrs Vandebilt-Band on the run (73)P.McCartney-Too many people-Ram (71)P.McCartney-Junk-McCartney (70)P.McCartney-Nineteen hundred and eighty five-Band on the run (73)P.McCartney-Coming up-McCartney II (80)J.Lennon-(Just like) Starting over-Double fantasy (80)
You'll notice that the last six verses of the 12th chapter of the Bhagavad-gītā tell us the result of practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness in any of its forms. As Kṛṣṇa mentions, the person becomes straightforward and truthful. There are different ways to interact with people. Somebody who is Kṛṣṇa conscious will be able to sort out situations without resorting to false ego. It's the hardest thing that we, all of us do—interpersonal dealings. I'll just see if you all agree with me on this. Every service is easy, really; it's just straightforward. You just follow the system: 1, 2, 3, 4, and you're there. But along—between one and two—there are some interpersonal dealing that becomes troublesome. It's like, "No, no, I was there first!." "And that's my pot holder over there, by the way—I brought that from home." Whatever it is, there's always something to deal with in there. But a devotee whose heart has become freed from envy—nindati śūnyam hṛdam īpsota-saṅga-labdhya—he doesn't have to give in to the false ego at every stage, and therefore is able to progress in management from one step to another, because he or she is able to accommodate others, to find workarounds, and do things. Of course, there's different styles of management, but the main point is: whatever the motive is in the heart of the person who is administering whatever form of guidance there is, if that is pure intention, then it comes out well. Actually watch Prabhupāda's way of dealing with all kinds of problems and interpersonal dealings. He was expert, dakṣa. It's one of the qualities of a pure devotee; dakṣa is that person is expert in dealing with all kinds of situations, the hardest of which is interpersonal kind of things that took place. I mean, people made all kinds of outrageous claims and had difficulties, and they just brought them all to Prabhupāda and left them at his door. "Only our group is bona fide." That's mantra has been going on since the universe started. Look at Śiva and the Dakṣa fight. It's like, you they had gangs going—gang violence at that time. So that's been going. That's the nature of the material world. So when we become pure in heart, that is, we see that "My only interest is serving Kṛṣṇa." If I have another interest, anyeṣām bhāvanām, it means that's going to manifest in my interpersonal dealings with people, and it's going to become troublesome because I'm holding something else in. We can all see this for ourselves. If we have a pure motive in what we're doing, then the ways in which we're able to maneuver in the material world become unlimited. But once we say, "I, me, my; I, me, my; I, me, my; I, me, my"—the mantra of the material world—if you listen carefully: "I, me, my; I, me, my; I, me, my." Even somebody can (gestures playing mṛdaṅga), "Look at me! Look at me! Look at me! Everybody look at me!" That's different from somebody who's chanting with, "I just want to please You, Kṛṣṇa, by this mantra." And so it all comes from that point: anyeṣām bhāvanām. All forms of difficulty come from misidentification and thinking that there's something separate from my interest of serving Kṛṣṇa. Verse for discussion: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/11/13/31/ ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025
In this second part of a two-part series, Paul Andrews dives into five more inspiring guitar documentaries as part of "Movie May." Whether you're seeking motivation or want to deepen your knowledge of the guitar, these documentaries highlight legendary players and their stories. Plus, there are updates on the Beginner Guitar Academy community challenge and recent Academy news.HighlightsCommunity Challenge: Movie MayChallenge: Record and post a video of yourself performing – riff, chord progression, exercise, or song – in the community's performance section.Prize: Entry into a draw to win a $50 gift voucher for Guitarshirts.Shop.Shoutout: congratulates David Jayes for posting the first video (the intro to "Stairway to Heaven")Academy NewsPaul announces the release of the month's Academy Show – a recap of last month's content, member achievements, and what's coming up.Find the Academy Show banner in the community for direct access.This Episode's Featured Documentaries1. Rory Gallagher: Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher (2010)Chronicles the life and legacy of blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher.Includes interviews with the Edge, Slash, Johnny Marr, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, and Brian May.Gallagher's inspiration to Brian May's signature sound is discussed 03:08.Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f__nvZImFEAmazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rory-Gallagher-Ghost-Blues-Story/dp/B07ZXB4RS12. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)A detailed look at Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's life, with family cooperation and rare home movies, artwork, and unreleased material 05:09.Highly recommended for Nirvana fans; available on major streaming platforms 07:24.Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsB6SzPV9B0Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B00W7KLW9E/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r3. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)Directed by Martin Scorsese, this Emmy-winning documentary explores the life and spiritual journey of the "quiet Beatle" 07:40.Features unseen footage, interviews, and spans from Harrison's early years through Beatlemania and beyond.George Harrison: Living in the Material WorldTrailer https://youtu.be/fJh9O8pI4CkAmazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0B5PL8GP3/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r4. Remastered: Devil at the Crossroads (2019)Explores the legend of blues guitarist Robert Johnson and the myth of his Faustian bargain at the crossroads 09:11.Features interviews, insight into Johnson's influence, legacy, and mysteries about his life and death.Trailer https://youtu.be/E1cIgRy7hUENetflix https://www.netflix.com/title/801910495. Sidemen: Long Road to Glory (2016)Follows the lives and influence of Pinetop Perkins, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, and Hubert Sumlin—sidemen to Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf 11:32.Shows their impact on blues and rock, featuring interviews and tributes from Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Joe Perry, and others.Trailer https://youtu.be/J5tRt127yxUApple TV https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/sidemen-long-road-to-glory/umc.cmc.2pq3axrmmqw84r35bu98s688eAdditional InformationWhere to Watch:All documentaries are available on popular streaming platforms such as Amazon, Apple, YouTube, and Netflix.Want More?Check out Part 1 in Episode 142 for the first five documentary recommendations.Community Reminder:Join the performance challenge for a chance to win and connect with fellow learners!Support & ConnectRate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on your podcast app 13:56.Join the Academy: Looking for structured learning and community support? Visit beginnerguitaracademy.com for a $1 two-week trial 14:04.Practice, watch, get inspired, and keep progressing. See you next week!
In dieser Folge des Presseclubs begrüßen Ali und Björn den Wirtschaftsjournalisten Christian Schütte, Redakteur beim manager magazin, der seit vielen Jahren über Finanzmärkte, Wirtschaftspolitik und Unternehmen berichtet. Schüttes Stationen vor dem manager magazin: WirtschaftsWoche, Financial Times Deutschland und Capital. 2025 veröffentlichte er das Buch „Die Schuldenbombe“ und brachte damit das lange Zeit verdrängte Problem der überbordenden globalen Staatsverschuldung auf die Agenda vieler Leserinnen und Leser. Zwei Themen brachte der Presseclub-Gast mit: die Frage nach den Folgen der stark gestiegenen Staatsschulden und der ausgehöhlten Schuldenbremsen sowie die Frage, ob neue Schuldenkrisen drohen – und was all das für Anleger bedeutet. Zweites großes Thema ist der Iran-Krieg und die erstaunlich gelassene Reaktion der Märkte: Was taugt heute noch als „Safe Haven“ – Staatsanleihen, Gold, Cash oder breit gestreute Portfolios? Die drei diskutieren, wie Privatanleger in geopolitischen Schockphasen klüger reagieren können als die Schlagzeilen, welche Rolle Diversifikation, Zeithorizont und Risikomanagement spielen und wie man investiert bleibt, ohne die Risiken zu verdrängen. Am Ende gibt es wie immer Literaturtipps: Ali empfiehlt „Delizia“ von John Dickie, eine Geschichte Italiens, erzählt über seine Küche. Christian Schütte bringt „Material World“ von Ed Conway mit, über die Rohstoffe, auf denen unsere moderne Welt steht, sowie „Abschied“ von Sebastian Haffner, eine persönliche Chronik über die Zeit vor der großen Katastrophe ab 1933. Björn empfiehlt „In guten Händen“ von Philipp Weil, das einen Einblick in die Welt der Family Offices und die professionelle Verwaltung großer Vermögen gibt.
Double album de la semaine:"Beaucoups of blues" (Ringo Starr 1970)"Look up" (Ringo Starr 2026) R.Starr-Beaucoups of blues-Beaucoups of blues (70)R.Starr-Look up-Look up (25)G.Harrison-Behind that locked door (2020 mix)-All things must pass (50th anniversary) (21-70)J.Lennon-Working class hero (studio demo)-Plastic Ono Band (The Ultimate Collection) (21-70)P.McCartney-Man we was lonely-McCartney (70)Beatles-If you've got trouble-Anthology Highlight (10)R.Starr-Love don't last long-Beaucoups of blues (70)R.Starr-Breathless-Look up (25)Beatles-Rain-B side ”Paperback writer”-single (66)G.Harrison-Who can see it (2024 mix)-Living in the Material World (50th anniversary) (24-71)P.McCartney-Days we left behind-The boys of Dungeon Lane (26)R.Starr-Fastest growing heartache in the West-Beaucoups of blues (70)R.Starr-Time on my hands-Look up (25)G.Harrison-Mama you've been on my mind (demo)-Early takes volume 1 (12)P.McCartney-Medley: Hold me tight/Lazy Dynamite/Hands of love/Power cut-Red rose speedway (Archive Collection) (18-73)R.Starr-Loser's lounge-Beaucoups of blues (70)R.Starr-I live for your love-Look up (25)Laurence Juber-Here, there and everywhere (intrumental)-LJ plays the Beatles, vol. 2 (10)Julian Lennon-Because-From the musical "Time" (86)Beatles-Because-Abbey road (69)R.Starr-Woman of the night-Beaucoups of blues (70)R.Starr-You want some-Look up (25)Traveling Wilburys-If you belonged to me-Traveling Wilburys, vol.3 (90)Beatles-You've got to hide your love away-Help! (65)J.Lennon-Tight a$ -Mind games (The Ultimate Collection) (24-73)R.Starr-Waiting-Beaucoups of blues (70)R.Starr-Thankful-Look up (25)Beatles-And your bird can sing-Revolver (Super Deluxe Edition) (22-66)Beatles-Rocky Raccoon-White album (68)R.Starr-R U ready ?-Liverpool 8 (08)P.McCartney-Country dreamer-B side "Helen Wheels" single (73)P.McCartney-Helen wheels-Band on the run (50th Anniversary Edition) (23-73)
In this compelling fourth lecture of the series, Acharya das reframes well-being through the lens of timeless wisdom, drawing from sources like the Bhagavad Gita to reveal a powerful three-dimensional model: body, mind, and the often-overlooked spiritual self. With precision and clarity, the talk exposes a universal truth—no amount of success, relationships, or material gain can resolve the subtle but persistent sense of emptiness that many experience. This is not a personal failure or circumstantial issue; it is a signal pointing toward something deeper.The Bhagavad- gītā verse quoted in this talk:In this world, there is nothing so sublime and pure as transcendental knowledge. Such knowledge is the mature fruit of all mysticism. And one who has achieved this enjoys the self within himself in due course of time. - Bhagavad-gītā 4.38Such a liberated person is not attracted to material sense pleasure or external objects but is always in trance, enjoying the pleasure within. In this way the self-realized person enjoys unlimited happiness, for he concentrates on the Supreme. - Bhagavad-gītā 5.21One whose happiness is within, who is active within, who rejoices within and is illumined within, is actually the perfect mystic. He is liberated in the Supreme, and ultimately he attains the Supreme. - Bhagavad-gītā 5.24Chapters00:00:00 Introduction and Three-Dimensional Well-being Paradigm 00:02:22 The Universal Experience of Emptiness and Advertising Manipulation 00:04:38 Personal Counseling Example: Fear of Being Alone 00:06:44 Behavioral Patterns of Avoiding Emptiness 00:08:38 Life Clutter and Hidden Loneliness 00:11:19 Emptiness as Spiritual Protection and Indication 00:13:18 Material Wealth and Relationship Status Don't Eliminate Emptiness 00:15:01 The Inadequacy of the Material World 00:16:37 A Woman's Honest Blog About Emptiness 00:23:47 Attraction to Beauty, Happiness, and Love 00:27:00 The Ice Cream Sundae Metaphor 00:28:52 Spiritual Malnourishment and the Fish Out of Water Metaphor 00:30:31 The Inward Journey and Purpose of Human Life 00:33:07 Bhagavad Gita Verses on Transcendental Knowledge 00:35:56 Liberation Through Spiritual Understanding 00:37:59 The Self-Realized Person's Experience 00:39:30 The Perfect Mystic and Spiritual Attainment 00:41:08 Two Simple Practices: Yoga Wisdom and Meditation 00:42:16 Spiritual Sound and Its Purifying Effects 00:44:15 The Signal of Inner Longing 00:45:41 The Futility of Material Investment 00:46:55 Invitation to Kirtan Practice
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: The Compass Within: Finding Meaning in a Material World Topic II: Be with the Truthful Presenter(s): Daniyal Zia & Bilal Mehmood Guest(s): * Imam Zafir Mehmood Malik * Imam Basil Munir * Imam Ibrahim Noonan * Dr Musa Sami Producer(s): Malakoot Afaq & Zil-E-Huma Abbasi & Zoha Nadeem Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema Researchers: Saira Ahmad, Shamayla Malik, Aqsa Rana, Salma Khawaja, Madiha Cheema
Spéciale 100% George Harrison P.McCartney-Rockestra theme-Back to the egg (79)-GénériqueBeatles-If I needed someone-Rubber soul (65)Beatles-Taxman-Revolver (66)Beatles-Love you to-Revolver (66)Beatles-Within you without you-Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (67)Beatles-While my guitar gently weeps White album (68)Beatles-Old brown shoe-Single (69)Beatles-Something-Abbey road (69)Beatles-Here comes the sun-Abbey road (69)Beatles-I me mine-Let it be (70)G.Harrison-My sweet Lord (2020 mix)-All things must pass (50th anniversary) (21-70)G.Harrison-Isn't it a pity (version one)-All things must pass (70)G.Harrison-What is life-All things must pass (70)G.Harrison-Beware of darkness-All things must pass (70)G.Harrison-Run of the Mill-All things must pass (70)G.Harrison-All things must pass-All things must pass (70)G.Harrison-Give me love (give me peace on Earth)-Living in the Material World (73)G.Harrison-The light that has lighted the World-Living in the Material World (73)G.Harrison-Dark horse (early take)-Dark Horse (74)G.Harrison-Can't stop thinking about you-Extra texture (read all about it) (75)G.Harrison-Dear One-Thirty three & 1/3 (76)G.Harrison-Crackerbox Palace -Thirty three & 1/3 (76)G.Harrison-Love come to everyone-George Harrison (79)G.Harrison-All those years ago-Somewhere in England (81)G.Harrison-When we was Fab-Cloud nine (87)Traveling Wilburys-Handle with care-Traveling Wilburys vol.1 (88)G.Harrison-Any road-Brainwashed (02)G.Harrison-The rising sun-Brainwashed (02)
Album de la semaine: "Man on the run" (Paul McCartney 2026) P.McCartney-Too many people-Man on the run (26)J.Lennon-God-Acoustic (04)G.Harrison-Isn't it a pity (version two)-All things must pass (70)R.Starr-Photograph-Give more love (17)Beatles-It won't be long-With the Beatles (63)P.McCartney-Silly love songs (demo)-Man on the run (26)J.Lennon-One day (at a time) (take 18)-Mind games (The Ultimate Collection)(24-74)Beatles-Baby's in black-For sale (64)Beatles-Anytime at all-A hard day's night (64)Beatles-Another girl-Help! (65)P.McCartney-Long haired Lady-Man on the run (26)J.Lennon-Going down on love-Walls and bridges (74)Traveling Wilburys-End of the line-Traveling Wilburys, vol. 1 (88)Beatles-In my life-Rubber soul (65)Beatles-Drive my car-Rubber soul (65)P.McCartney-Ram on/Ram on (reprise)-Ram (Deluxe Edition) (12-71)P.McCartney-Big barn bed-Man on the run (26)Jeff Lynne-With a little help from my friends/Nowhere man (cover)-All this and World War II (76)R.Starr-It's been too long-From the forthcoming album "Long long road" (26)R.Starr-Thank God for music-What's my name (19)Beatles-Baby you a rich man-Magical Mystery Tour (67)P.McCartney-Arrow through me (rough mix)-Man on the run (26)Beatles-Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (reprise)-Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Super Deluxe Edition) (17-67)Beatles-A day in the life-Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Super Deluxe Edition) (17-67)G.Harrison-That is all-Living in the Material World (50th Edition) (24-73)P.McCartney-Gotta sing gotta dance-Man on the run (26)P.McCartney-Mull of Kintyre-Man on the run (26)G.Harrison-See yourself-Thirty three & 1/3 (76)Beatles-I want you (she's so heavy)-Abbey road (69)R.Starr-Right side of the road-Postcards from Paradise (15)P.McCartney-Days we left behind-From the forthcoming album ”The boys of Dungeon Lane” (26)
The Band is back!! We talk about some music and influences. A great debate on sandwiches and sandwich chains. Chris has new Legos to show. Nick goes to Raleigh, and Jack is bald. Chris goes to Aruba and discusses Robert Duvall movies. A movie-centric Meme Game. And lastly, what we're watching and what's to come.Become a Patron at JayandJack.comWrite us an email at RCADCast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram at RCADCastAnd leave us an iTunes review
The Band is back!! We talk about some music and influences. A great debate on sandwiches and sandwich chains. Chris has new Legos to show. Nick goes to Raleigh, and Jack is bald. Chris goes to Aruba and discusses Robert Duvall movies. A movie-centric Meme Game. And lastly, what we're watching and what's to come. […]
The Band is back!! We talk about some music and influences. A great debate on sandwiches and sandwich chains. Chris has new Legos to show. Nick goes to Raleigh, and Jack is bald. Chris goes to Aruba and discusses Robert Duvall movies. A movie-centric Meme Game. And lastly, what we're watching and what's to come.Become a Patron at JayandJack.comWrite us an email at RCADCast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram at RCADCastAnd leave us an iTunes review
This episode is Exploring Toni's lifestyle - designer everything, status obsession. Materialism as emotional armor, shopping as self-medication, and the debt behind designer bags. Don't forget to Like. Subscribe. Share. FOLLOW ME @ …Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ThebarefoottherapisttTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebarefoottherapisttInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebarefoottherapist/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/takethisshitpersonalFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebarefootgroupWebsites : www.thebarefoottherapist.orgwww.themahoganyprojek.comhttps://themahoganyprojek.etsy.comTake the FREE self-help course on BOUNDARIES @ https://thebarefootacademy.teachable....Take the course to Resolve Parental Resentment :Resolving Parental Resentment in 3 Steps | UdemySelf-exploration/discovery workbook & Dope ass products by me ...https://www.themahoganyprojek.com/pro...My Podcast:https://anchor.fm/takethisshitpersonalCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing
Merryn Somerset Webb is joined by Sky News economics editor Ed Conway, author of Material World, to explain why the real engines of modern life aren’t apps and algorithms—they’re the raw materials and “unseen” industries that make everything else possible. From salt and ethylene to ammonia and soda ash, Conway argues the UK (and Europe) are rapidly losing core chemical manufacturing capacity, driven by high energy costs and complacency about imports, with serious consequences for healthcare supply chains, industrial resilience and even defense. As the world pivots back toward the physical economy, from AI data centers to net-zero infrastructure, this conversation is a wake-up call for policymakers, investors and anyone who assumes critical materials will always be available on demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 11th Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (11.5.36), Karabhājana Muni gives us the essence of advice about yajña. He says: kalim sabhājayanty āryā guṇa-jñā sāra-bhāginaḥ yatra saṅkīrtanenaiva sarva-svārtho 'bhilapyate He says, in the Kali-yuga age, people who are intelligent understand the purpose of life. Kalim—in Kali (check your watch and see if it's Kali-yuga; they have that on the new Apple Watch, you can push a button and see what yuga it is!). Kalim sabhājayanti āryāḥ—the āryas, those who are high thinkers, they understand a principle that you can apply today. They are sāra-bhāginaḥ. They know what the nectar, or the essence of life, is; they know how to extract the value of this life. Don't be tricked by false promises in the material world. We cannot be successful by material adjustment; it only creates more anxiety. But we can be successful through spiritual knowledge and technology. So, in Kali-yuga—check and see—kalim sabhājayanti sāra-bhāginaḥ yatra saṅkīrtanena sarva-svārtho 'bhilapyate. Sarva means "all" and artha means "all your necessities, all your desires." Abhilapyate—they can all be perfectly fulfilled. Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu showed by example how to have a successful life. And He was here recently in geological time; He was here only "five seconds" ago. "Here" means right here in Madurai. He came here twice, and He showed how to be a successful human being, a sukhi nara. Everyone say: sukhi nara. It sounds Japanese, but actually it is sanskrit! Sukhi nara means "happy human." Who wants to be a sukhi nara? Okay, only half said yes! Then Karabhājana Muni reveals Lord Caitanya's purpose in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam even before Lord Caitanya appeared, and that is to use this life for sacrifice (yajña). Someone may say, "Well, how should I perform the sacrifice? Should I get lots of ghee and grains and build a yajña-śālā that will light up the sky and pour all the ghee and grains into the fire? Shall I go to the Himalayas and find a cave in which I can meditate? Shall I build a gigantic temple made of stone with 400 spires on top?" Karabhājana Muni says, "Perform this sacrifice." Check and see: is it still Kali-yuga? If it is Kali-yuga, then he says: perform saṅkīrtana. It means to congregationally chant the names of God. Caitanya Mahāprabhu learned this from His spiritual master: harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva gatir anyathā Just take shelter of the process of saṅkīrtana, and give everyone else an opportunity to take this process. Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa and teach it to everybody. By way of spreading the saṅkīrtana, we should also distribute transcendental literature, because it is "written kīrtana" that will transform the world. When we are engaged in the yajña for the age fully, we can overcome the inconveniences and the troubles of the Kali-yuga age. We can also attain the goal of life .------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #
Send us a textA fading generation holds memories of colonial rule, civil war, and the early years of Nigeria's nationhood—yet too many of those stories are slipping away unrecorded. We sit down with writer and editor Timmy Yeseibo, who calls herself a conduit of legacy, to explore how a modern griot preserves memory through books, audio, and digital archives. From living-room interviews to community repositories and presidential libraries, we trace practical ways to capture voices before they go silent, and why a society that values remembrance makes better choices in the present.Our conversation moves from the roots of the West African griot tradition to the realities of preserving history in a digital age. Timmy shares how to start small—record a parent's timeline, scan photos, gather place names—and how to scale up through institutions that can protect and share those narratives. We also dig into the reading life that fuels her work. With a fifty-books-a-year habit, Timmy makes the case for deep reading as a counterweight to the loud, shallow churn of social media, showing how long-form attention builds judgment and curiosity.We take a clear-eyed look at the material underbelly of “clean” technologies, drawing insights from Ed Conway's Material World to unpack the hidden costs of batteries, semiconductors, cobalt, and sand. The thread running through it all is nuance: real understanding demands context, multiple sources, and the willingness to pause, research, and return. We close on legacy through memoir, including what a well-written but guarded political autobiography can—and cannot—do for public memory, and why every version recorded still sharpens the collective archive.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a nudge to interview an elder, and leave a review to help more curious listeners find the show. Then tell us: which story in your family needs to be recorded this week?Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new
Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/spirits-in-a-material-world/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Va'era is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vaera/of-lice-and-men/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vaera/of-lice-and-men/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.
WEDNESDAY HR 2 RRR Trivia - 99 years ago today, this team played their first game at Hinkley Field. Who where they? Michael King of the Day Russ not sure if the spirits followed him back from New Orleans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WEDNESDAY HR 2 RRR Trivia - 99 years ago today, this team played their first game at Hinkley Field. Who where they? Michael King of the Day Russ not sure if the spirits followed him back from New Orleans.
EP. 470 Best to the Nest: December 2025 WRLSo much to watch, read, listen, eat and LAUGH. Margery: Watch: The Family Stone and Belfast on Amazon PrimeRead: “Seeing” by Annie Dillard Listen: Living in a Material World by George HarrisonEat: Peshwari Naan Elizabeth: Watch: Zootopia 2 and With A View and The Last Wright on HBO MaxRead: Rooted: Stories of Life, Land and a Farming Revolution by Sarah Langford Listen: The Wildwoods https://www.thewildwoodsband.com/Eat: Proper Breakfast We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. It is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. She is a trusted expert with more than 18 years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian From sits down with pastor and author Isaac Serrano to discuss his new book When Life Feels Empty, which explores why so many people today—especially younger generations—struggle to find purpose despite material comfort. Serrano unpacks the cultural pull toward materialism, the spiritual hunger it leaves unresolved, and seven ancient Christian practices that help reorient life toward meaning. Their conversation offers both a diagnosis of our cultural moment and a hopeful path forward for anyone longing for direction and depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Holographic Mind: Healing, Memory, and the Power of BeliefImagine this: your brain isn't just a storage unit for memories—it's a shimmering pool of electrical ripples, a dynamic hologram where every part contains the whole. That's the radical idea neurophysiologist Karl Pribram explored when he couldn't find a single “memory cell” in the brain. Rats trained to run mazes still remembered how—even after chunks of their brains were removed. Memory didn't live in one place. It was distributed, like a hologram.And here's the kicker: holograms don't just store images. They store them in interference patterns—waves crisscrossing like ripples in a pond. Pribram realized our synapses, constantly firing electrical signals, might be creating similar patterns. Our thoughts, memories, and perceptions could be encoded in this wave-based language. Not in neat little boxes, but in shimmering, overlapping fields.Even more astonishing? The math behind holograms—Fourier transforms—is the same math our brains use to process visual and sensory information. It's as if nature whispered, “Use this code,” and both holograms and human perception listened.But Talbot didn't stop at the brain. He had an out-of-body experience that changed everything. Floating above his bed, seeing his body below, he realized: “I'm thinking, but my brain is over there.” Later, he spotted a book outside—a detail confirmed the next day by a neighbor. It wasn't just a dream. It was a rupture in the model. A moment where consciousness seemed to exist beyond the brain.So what powers this holographic mind? Talbot suspects it's not just electromagnetic energy. Maybe it's something subtler—quantum wave potentials, as physicist David Bohm proposed. These aren't just theoretical—they're deeply embedded fields that might underlie all matter. And while mainstream physics often resists such ideas, Bohm dared to say: “There's more beyond the map. Don't assume the monsters are real just because we haven't looked.”This brings us to healing. If reality is holographic, and our minds shape the image we perceive, then belief itself becomes a force. Talbot shares the story of a man dying of cancer, covered in tumors. He begs for a new drug—Krebiozen. The doctor gives it to him, and within days, the tumors vanish. Later, the man reads that the drug doesn't work. His tumors return. The doctor, realizing belief might be the true medicine, injects salt water, claiming it's a stronger version. Again, the tumors disappear. But when the man learns the truth—that the drug was ineffective—his cancer returns, and he dies.It wasn't the drug. It was the model of reality in his mind.Another study in England showed that cancer patients given a placebo—just sugar pills—lost their hair when told the treatment would cause it. Their bodies responded not to chemistry, but to expectation.This is the heart of the holographic idea: we respond more to the image in our minds than the world outside. Our beliefs, our models, our inner holograms—they shape our physiology, our healing, even our perception of distance and effort. Soldiers marched the same number of miles, but those told they walked farther showed more fatigue. Their bodies believed the story.So what if we rewrote the story? What if we treated our minds not as passive observers, but as active projectors—holographic engines capable of reshaping reality?Talbot's message is clear: the boundaries we assume—between mind and body, self and other, image and energy—are thinner than we think. And when we embrace the holographic model, we don't just understand the universe differently. We participate in it.
When we come to see Kṛṣṇa and He glances on us and we see His beautiful form, then we are looking at the ultimate object of meditation. If we drive through Jaipur, we'll see many signboards, and everyone's trying to catch our attention to look at something. Maybe there's Coca-Cola, and they have a picture of some attractive-looking person drinking sugar water. They are not going to look so good in a few years, I guarantee you. And they are hoping that that will catch our attention and we'll say, "Okay, I would like to look like that." And everywhere we look, there's something for our eyes to fall upon. So the perfection of the eyes is to come and see Kṛṣṇa in the temple, and then chant Hare Kṛṣṇa. And these two things together—coming and seeing Kṛṣṇa, worshiping Kṛṣṇa, ringing the bell, bowing down, offering flowers, and chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa—these are like two tracks on a train track. And where does the train go? Straight back to Goloka Vṛndāvana. So we are all on that train right now. Just look around—all the compartments are not even filled. We can put more people on this train! And the way the train goes, you load everybody on, and the way the train goes, you go see Kṛṣṇa, and then you chant, Hare Kṛṣṇa. And then the train takes you back home, back to God, and you forget about all the Coca-Cola signs in the world and all the clamor here in the material world. It's Much Ado About Nothing. There's nothing really going on in the material world that is of interest to the soul whatsoever. It's a big fake out. So we have this opportunity together that's quite exhilarating. Don't you think? We could do this for days! Yes, we could do it for months! ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #kartikimmersionretreat #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------
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John Scaife Grief Ritual, Father and Son Work, Initiation and Balancing the work of the Spirit and the Material World. It's good to have John back on the show this time we're talking about grief and the problems that we have in this society expressing grief. John talks about the work of Malidoma Somé and adapting grief ritual for a Northern European society. We talk keening and how society has changed over the last few years showing that there is some recognition for the desire to grieve. John does some excellent work with father son relationships and initiation practices For further details of up and coming rituals follow the link below This Weekend Sunday 12th October, near Newcastle https://dandelion.events/e/e6yvr December 6th. Ilkley, Yorkshire https://www.tickettailor.com/events/openspaceevents/1876203 Www.ritualsforgrief.org Www.recastpath.life To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music https://youtu.be/m9eZOGF1Z4A
In this episode of 'Seeing Them Live,' Charles and Doug explore the intersection of True Crime and Rock and Roll with guest Jim Berkenstadt, also known as the Rock and Roll Detective. Berkenstadt has a worldwide reputation for uncovering the hidden histories and mysteries within popular music. His exhaustive investigative works span from serving as a historical consultant on several high-profile documentaries to publishing award-winning books that delve into the enigmatic corners of rock history. Berkenstadt recounts his initial foray into rock investigation during eighth grade when he explored the 'Paul is Dead' conspiracy surrounding Paul McCartney. This early experience sparked his lifelong passion for becoming a rock detective, leading to a prolific career that has seen him solving many mysteries in the music world involving elements of True Crime. Jim shares stories about attending memorable concerts, including a terrifying but exhilarating Wings concert in 1976 where pyrotechnics blew him and his friend off their chairs. He also recalls sneaking into a sold-out George Harrison concert and the emotional tribute concert for George Harrison organized by Eric Clapton.Berkenstadt discusses his book 'Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed,' which tackles complex topics such as the FBI's extensive and somewhat absurd investigation into alleged obscene lyrics in the song 'Louie Louie,' the CIA's possible involvement in Bob Marley's death, and the Beach Boys' interactions with Charles Manson.Additionally, Berkenstadt's book 'The Beatle Who Vanished' narrates the incredible yet true story of Jimmy Nichol, a drummer who substituted for Ringo Starr during a Beatles tour, only to mysteriously disappear from the public eye. The discussion also covers Berkenstadt's involvement in music documentaries like 'George Harrison: Living in the Material World' and his upcoming work on Nirvana's Nevermind album. Through a combination of rock legends, government intrigue, True Crime, and lost histories, Jim Berkenstadt brings to life the dramatic and captivating interplay of True Crime and rock and roll.BANDS: Billy Preston, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, Garbage, Green Day, Jeff Lynne, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Muddy Waters, Nirvana, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr, Smashing Pumpkins, The Beatles, The Euphorics, The Quarry Men, The Rainbows, The Rolling Stones, The Spotnicks, The Traveling Wilburys, Tom Petty, Traffic, Wings.VENUES: Chicago Stadium, Edgewater Hotel, Royal Albert Hall, Soldier Field, Sunset Marquee, The Checkerboard Lounge. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708
Ted Asregadoo is joined by a very special guest: original Planet LP co-host John Young! John returns to the mic for a hilarious, lighthearted episode dedicated to the universal experience of the misheard lyric, or "mondegreens." From classic rock blunders like AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" to modern mix-ups like Taylor Swift's "Starbucks Lovers," they share famous examples from their own list and some from Ultimate Classic Rock that will make you rethink your favorite songs. Ted and John also share their personal misheard lyrics, including John's interpretation of The Police's "Driven to Tears" and Ted's brother's misheard lyric in "Spirits in the Material World." Tune in for a laugh and see how many lyrical mistakes you've been singing all these years! Steve Fox's Old School sponsors the Planet LP podcast! Steve Fox's Old School. It's the first place to go to stream R&B dance hits from the 1970s to the 1990s.
We've let you wait too long, but new episodes are at last incoming! The George Harrison solo catalog anniversary editions arrive at their sophomore release with 2024's Living in the Material World 50th anniversary box set and remix! Featuring stunning vinyl and cd box packaging and a new remix by Paul Hicks (All things Must Pass remix), this epic edition is covered here for you all to enjoy as a special bonus episode of the Take it Away podcast. Your humble co-hosts revisit the remix debate, discuss bonus tracks (Sail Away Raymond, indeed!), and take one final dip into the LITMW era before sojourning onward into the real of the "naughty period." Dark Horse is next, but in the meantime - now hear THIS!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness?Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post-scientific revolution - and still we don't understand the phenomenon of conscious, subjective experience. Which begs the question: will we ever truly know what consciousness is, and how it functions?Robert Lawrence Kuhn is the co-creator, executive producer, writer, and host of 'Closer To Truth', the PBS/public television series on cosmos, life, mind, and meaning that presents leading scientists, philosophers, and creative thinkers discussing the fundamental questions of existence. Join him in conversation with post-realist philosopher Hilary Lawson as they cast their eyes over the hundreds of different theories of consciousness.Don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For those who have accepted the boat of the lotus feet of the Lord, who is the shelter of the cosmic manifestation and is famous as Murāri, the enemy of the Mura demon, the ocean of the material world is like the water contained in a calf's hoof-print. Their goal is paraṁ padam, Vaikuṇṭha, the place where there are no material miseries, not the place where there is danger at every step. SB 10.14.58 https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/10/14/58 ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #prabhupadapicks #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
In the spiritual world, this is the norm: that every gait is a dance, every word is a song. So the spiritual world is not void, and Kṛṣṇa is not alone, but the spiritual world is where all the living entities who are enlightened and in love with Kṛṣṇa reside. The material world is a little lonely because we are separated from the light of the spiritual worlds and from Kṛṣṇa. So the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam brings our attention to the portals through which we can see the spiritual world and understand it. It's not illogical. In the Bhagavad-gītā, Kṛṣṇa says, "ūrdhva-mūlam adhaḥ-śākham aśvatthaṁ prāhur avyayam chandāṁsi yasya parṇāni yas taṁ veda sa veda-vit," that this material world is a reflection of the spiritual world. We see variety here, but the variety here is temporary. It has a shelf life. Whatever we want to embrace here, whatever we want to taste here, has a beginning and an end. It's a temporary world because it's a reflection of the spiritual world. So the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam says that the mission of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is "reality distinguished from illusion for the benefit of all." If I try to embrace an illusory apple, a reflection on the water, this is folly; I won't be able to eat it. But the substance is there in the spiritual world. So Brahmā gives this explanation of how one can see Kṛṣṇa. He says, "Although Kṛṣṇa is transcendental form is presented as black." Devotees who are in love with the Supreme Personality of Godhead appreciate the Lord as Śyāmasundara, having a very beautiful, blackish form. The Lord's form is so beautiful that the Brahma-saṁhitā also states, "veṇuṁ kvaṇantam aravinda-dalāyatākṣaṁ barhāvataṁsam asitāmbuda-sundarāṅgam / kandarpa-koṭi-kamanīya-viśeṣa-śobhaṁ / govindam ādipuruṣaṁ tam ahaṁ bhajāmi... I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord who plays on His transcendental flute. His eyes are like lotus flowers. He is decorated with peacock plumes, and his bodily color resembles the color of a fresh black cloud. Although his bodily features are more beautiful than millions of Cupids, this beauty of the Supreme Lord can be seen by devotees who are in love with him, devotees whose eyes are anointed with the love of Godhead: 'Premāñjana-cchurita-bhakti-vilocanena.' ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #prabhupadapicks #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
“Prabhupada Picks” refers to a selection of verses from the 10th Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam that Srila Prabhupada memorized himself and quoted very frequently in his teachings. List of verses are in the description here: https://youtu.be/8teL06bAL1o Verse for discussion: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/10/1/13 ------------------------------------------------------------ My friend, Dave Dibberne, I forget which birthday it was. He was so fanatical about music that for his birthday he asked for a particular record. Unfortunately, he asked everybody for it. Kids, in the old days, there used to be records. There were no computers, live streams, or anything like that. You would get a vinyl disc, this big. It was called a 45. It had to play on a turntable, just bringing it up to speed. It's a physical object. It had two songs, one on each side. That's all you got. It cost a couple of dollars, and that was a lot of money back then. He got the same song from seven people. It was called “Monday, Monday.” He tried to listen as much as he could, but after a while, he just got really tired of it, and he didn't like the song anymore. He wished he had asked for something else. And that's what happens in the material world. Everyone wishes they asked for something else after a while, because whatever we get here, it gets old, fast or slow. Either way, it runs out. We run out of thirst for it. But spiritual thirst, you can go on drinking. You can go on hearing that is over and over again, and it never gets old. No one's ever complained that the Bhagavad Gita is boring because every time you hear it, it has new meaning. Srimad Bhagavatam is something you can embark upon for your lifetime. This lifetime, if you would like, you can volunteer today. We're going to put it out there on the table, to read and dedicate the rest of your life to hearing the Srimad Bhagavatam. Get a PhD in the Srimad Bhagavatam. Am I making sense? And I guarantee you won't come to the end of it, even if you spend the rest of your life studying the Srimad Bhagavatam very deeply every day with full concentration, you will have bouts of ecstasy in reading The Bhagavatam, listening to the verses, the poem, the poetics of it, and also the very contact with the sound vibration will enliven you. This is the beautiful statement of Srila Prabhupada that: "The entire world is suffering because of spiritual thirst." And so you can make it your mission if you want to do something good for people — to help quench their thirst spiritually. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------
Daivī hy eṣā guṇa-mayī, mama māyā duratyayā. Mām eva ye prapadyante, māyām etāṁ taranti te. That means that the material world is too complicated; nobody can ever figure it out. Why are you in so much anxiety? Because everyone, from the ant to Lord Brahmā, is. So, there's a resort: it's the holy name. It's the only resort. Don't feel bad about being in anxiety. Everybody's in anxiety because the material world is duratyayā. Don't try to fix it by figuring it out—you can't do it, it's impossible. But if you take shelter of the holy name and just say, "Kṛṣṇa, you're my only resort. I'm just taking shelter of You, please show me the way, and please show me how to figure out this complicated mess I'm in here in the material world." Just keep doing that and put that into The Holy Name and take shelter take shelter take shelter, over and over again. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #japajolt #makejapagreatagain #mantrameditation #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'” - Hebrews 13:5Sports betting is more popular—and more accepted—than ever, even among Christians. But is it just harmless fun, or something more? Dr. David W. Jones returns to our financial ethics series to help us examine what Scripture says about gambling and how believers should approach it.Dr. David W. Jones is Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Financial Ethics and is the author of Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians.What Does Scripture Say About Gambling?Proverbs 13:11 reminds us that:“Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.”Gambling, which includes sports betting, bypasses God's designed rhythm of work and reward. 1 Timothy 6:9 warns that the desire to get rich quickly leads people into “ruin and destruction.” These verses challenge the notion that a fast win is simply a blessing—it may erode character.Is it always wrong to bet on a game with friends? Not necessarily. A one-time bracket pool during March Madness may not signal a deep moral compromise. But we must ask: Is this behavior occasional and harmless, or has it become habitual and idolatrous?The difference lies in the heart. It's not that gambling created the idolatry of money or sports—it revealed it. And perhaps in God's grace, it's giving us an opportunity to examine what we truly worship.The Stewardship QuestionEvery financial decision we make is a stewardship decision. Psalm 24:1 reminds us:“The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.”So before we spend God's money—even on entertainment—we must ask: Is this wise? Does this reflect my faith? Does it honor the Lord?We must start to think through whether our spending on gambling—even recreationally—glorifies God. That doesn't mean all entertainment is wrong. But we are called to be faithful managers of what belongs to God, and some forms of entertainment carry higher risks than others.Beyond personal stewardship, Christians must consider what they're supporting. The gambling industry is responsible for significant harm. Studies show that 1 in 5 gambling addicts attempt suicide, and addiction is rising fastest among young adults, according to the American Psychological Association.For those in the church, we must acknowledge this cultural shift and lovingly walk alongside people through it, offering them truth, grace, and accountability.Idolatry, Discontentment, and the Way BackSports betting may be legal, but legality is not the same as morality, and morality isn't always wisdom. If your habits reflect discontentment or a misplaced trust in money, that's a red flag.But there's hope. These things are not the unpardonable sin. 1 John 1:9 reminds us: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us... God is always ready to receive us.”Isaiah 26:3 also says:“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”If you're struggling with a gambling habit or questioning your motivations, seek accountability at your local church. And if addiction is involved, please pursue professional help. Freedom is possible—and peace is found not in the thrill of a win, but in keeping your eyes on Christ.Remember: just because it's permissible doesn't mean it's wise. True freedom is found not in betting on uncertain outcomes, but in trusting the God who holds the future.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm trying to understand where tax-free municipal bonds might fit into my overall investment strategy. How can they be used effectively for tax efficiency and generating income, and when would it make sense to include them in a portfolio?I have $19,000 sitting in an old 401(k) account, and I'm considering transferring it into a fixed annuity. I'm not retired yet and plan to return to work in the school system. One option offers lifetime income starting at age 74, but I'm not sure if that's the best use of my funds. What should I consider before making this decision?I'm in the process of updating my will now that I've moved to Texas. I'm wondering if it would be more in line with God's will to allocate a percentage of my estate to the three nonprofit ministries I support, rather than dividing everything evenly among my three children. How should I think through this decision from a biblical perspective?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians by Dr. David W. JonesSplitting Heirs: Giving Your Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives by Ron Blue with Jeremy WhiteWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
EPISODE 141 | Spirits in the Material World: Mediums and Spiritualism The late 19th and early 20th were rife with claims of contact with spirits of the departed, and plenty of people made a pretty penny convincing the grieving or the curious that they had the right stuff, the special connection to the Other Side. But it has continued past then, and even today there are those who would prey upon people to make a fast buck, supercharging the woo space in the process. We'll look at mediums, magicians, seances, channelers and more, including some of the tricks these con artists use to ply their ignoble trade. And we'll also examine what's up with the Ouija board. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya? SECTIONS Spirit (I Believe in You) - The Fox Sisters start it all im 1849, spiritism and spiritualism, the Cottingley Fairies Watching You Without Me - Cold readings, the Barnum Effect, shotgunning, Forer and Criss Angel, John Edward the Douche, the vanishing negative, turning a negative, the Rainbow Ruse, flattery, warm readings, hot readings, spirit guides, how to avoid being tricked Home by the Sea - Types of mediums, scammers getting caught (Daniel Dunglas Home, Rosina Mary Showers, Francis Ward Monck, the Davenport Brothers, May and Lizzie Bangs, Derek Acorah, Thomas John) The Ghost in You - Origins of the Ouija Board in 1890, ideomotor response (IMR), some believe and like, some believe and don't like, Yeats used it to write poetry, Pearl Curran and "Patience Worth" writes book, Emily Grant Hutchings writes a book with Mark Twain's ghost (Ghost) Riders in the Sky - Rosemary Isabel Brown channels dead composers, James Merrill uses a Ouija to write award-winning poetry, Jane Roberts starts the channeling industry with "Seth" Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info The Fox Sisters (a haunted history) Spiritualism Exposed: Margaret Fox Kane Confesses Fraud on the Skeptic Report spiritism (spiritualism) entry in the Skeptic's Dictionary The Spiritualists' National Union website Society for Psychical Research website A Pagan's Lexicon : Animal Spirits How to find your animal spirit guide on Mooky Chick John Edward on Villains Wiki Why do a quarter of people across the world believe humans have psychic abilities? A MAGICIAN AMONG THE SPIRITS by Harry Houdini, full text James Randi Educational Foundation website Kennard Novelty Company website Written by Pearl Curran…or by Ouija Board? The book was supposedly written by Mark Twain's ghost 100 years ago How to use the Ouija Board The secret of the Ouija board in The Week DIY Ouija Board! Rosemary Brown obituary 'Even the spirits get a say': A Look Into James Merrill's Ouija Poems The Problem of Seth's Origin: A Case Study of the Trance-Possession Mediumship of Jane Roberts, paper by Paul Cunningham Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Bluesky Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a Gold Quill Award, Gold MarCom Award, AVA Digital Award Gold, Silver Davey Award, and Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists. PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER
“A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.” - Proverbs 28:20Powerball jackpots and scratch-off tickets might seem like a shortcut to financial freedom, but should Christians be buying in? Dr. David W. Jones returns to our financial ethics series today to help us think biblically about the lottery and whether it aligns with a life of faithful stewardship.Dr. David W. Jones is Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Financial Ethics and is the author of Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians.Quick Wealth vs. Steady StewardshipProverbs 13:11 warns, “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” Hebrews 13:5 exhorts believers to “keep your life free from the love of money and be content with what you have.” These passages highlight the value of work, patience, and contentment—virtues that stand in direct contrast to the quick-fix allure of lottery winnings.The lottery promises flourishing without labor, but God's design in Genesis 1 calls us to be co-creators with Him—to work, to produce, and to flourish through effort. Skipping that process isn't just unwise—it violates God's design for human flourishing.Is playing the lottery merely harmless entertainment? We should pay close attention to what our financial decisions reveal: Jesus taught, ‘Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also' (Matt. 6:21). If someone regularly spends money on lottery tickets, it could point to deeper issues—discontentment, greed, or misplaced hope.Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 23:7, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Our actions—including how we spend—are often the most honest indicators of our spiritual condition.Entertainment or Exploitation?While scratching a ticket at a birthday party may seem harmless, there's a big difference between a one-time event and a habitual lifestyle of gambling. And even if the act is permissible, that doesn't make it wise (1 Cor. 10:23).We must also consider the industry behind the lottery. It preys upon the poor. Statistics show that the lowest-income Americans buy more than half of all lottery tickets, with some spending up to 6% of their income. In many ways, it functions like a regressive tax, taking from those who can least afford it.Some believers wonder whether it's ethical to accept scholarships or grants funded by state lotteries. Of course, there's room for Christian liberty here. Some will choose to opt-out due to conscience. Others will recognize we live in a fallen world and may receive such benefits without directly participating in the system. Either way, we should be aware of what we're engaging with and remain open before the Lord.A Better Way to FlourishIf you're feeling convicted, confess it to the Lord. ‘If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us' (1 John 1:9). And as with any area of struggle, don't walk alone. Seek accountability and encouragement through your local church.Ultimately, the Christian life invites us to a different kind of richness—one rooted not in luck or chance but in trust and obedience. As Ecclesiastes 3:13 says, “Everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man.”For more biblical insight on wealth and stewardship, pick up Dr. David W. Jones's book Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians, available wherever books are sold.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:Around this time last year, I had several credit cards with balances ranging from $5,000 to $6,000 each. I stopped paying on the top three and am still making payments on one. I'm not sure what steps to take next.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians by Dr. David W. JonesWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3653: As we navigate midlife, Kerry Ogden invites us to reflect on the transformative shift from external validation to inner truth. Through soulful insights and timeless wisdom, she highlights how releasing outdated roles and ego-driven ambitions opens the door to authenticity, deeper connection, and genuine freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerryogden.com/2021/03/spirits-in-a-material-world/ Quotes to ponder: "If it's something we can't buy there must be another way." "The time has come to let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are." "If I had my life to live over again, I'd start barefoot early in the spring and stay that way late into the fall. And I would live each moment more." Episode references: The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Let-Go-Supposed/dp/159285849X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” - Proverbs 19:17As Christians, we're called to be generous, but what does that look like when someone asks for money on the street? Should we give? Is there a better way to help? Today, Dr. David W. Jones joins us to explore the ethics of giving to homeless people and how to show compassion without causing harm.Dr. David W. Jones is Senior Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Financial Ethics and is the author of Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians.A Biblical Call to Care for the PoorScripture is clear about God's concern for the poor and His expectation that we share that concern. Jesus said, “Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you” (Matthew 5:42). The apostle John echoed this, writing, “If anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?” (1 John 3:17).We should want to help those in need. The real question isn't whether we help, but how.Before we give, we should examine our hearts, because our initial reaction may often be judgmental, as we may assume that the person is lazy or addicted. But Dr. Jones calls this being “middle class in spirit”. Christ doesn't call us to be “middle class in spirit”—He calls us to be “poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3).This shift in mindset is essential. Even if someone is unworthy of help, that's the very reason we should want to help them. What if God waited until we deserved His grace?Is It Wrong to Give Cash?That leads to the practical question: Should we give cash to someone on the street? While the act of providing cash isn't inherently wrong, it could enable harmful behavior.Instead, it may be more beneficial to prepare in advance by carrying granola bars or other non-perishable food items. Offer something that meets a need without enabling sin. If you have the time, offer to buy them a meal instead.This kind of planned generosity helps believers act as good stewards, offering love without ignoring potential consequences.But what if the person uses the money responsibly? Should we just leave that up to God?There's a balance because we can't know everything about someone's situation in a brief moment, but we are still called to be wise and loving. That means doing what we can with what we know, and entrusting the rest to the Lord.When a Handout Becomes a RelationshipSometimes, opportunities arise to do more than just meet an immediate need. Perhaps that involves building long-term relationships with individuals experiencing poverty or homelessness. These acts of sustained compassion often lead to deep transformation when we take the time to build a relationship with those who are struggling. This is an example of a development-based model of helping the poor, which contrasts with an aid-based model (like giving money or food on the spot). If a natural disaster causes poverty, aid is appropriate. However, if it's due to systemic injustice or poor choices, long-term involvement—such as discipleship, mentoring, and support—may be necessary.Overwhelmed by Need? Start With What's NearA common question is: Where do I even begin? The need is everywhere.The law of moral proximity encourages that we are most responsible for those closest to us. You may not be able to fix world hunger, but you can help someone in your neighborhood, church, or community.Big problems require big solutions, but God calls us to care for what's in front of us first.Our goal isn't just charity—it's Christlike love, expressed with wisdom. When we begin by checking our hearts, planning for wise giving, and staying open to deeper relationships, we reflect God's grace in practical ways.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I was affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision, but recently received a lump sum check related to that. They also increased my monthly benefit by $700, though taxes are being withheld. What should I know about how the lump sum will be treated?I'm 47 and just starting my career after being a stay-at-home mom. My new job offers a 403(b) and will match up to 3%, but only after I've been there a year. Should I start contributing now, or wait until the matching begins?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians by Dr. David W. JonesWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3653: As we navigate midlife, Kerry Ogden invites us to reflect on the transformative shift from external validation to inner truth. Through soulful insights and timeless wisdom, she highlights how releasing outdated roles and ego-driven ambitions opens the door to authenticity, deeper connection, and genuine freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerryogden.com/2021/03/spirits-in-a-material-world/ Quotes to ponder: "If it's something we can't buy there must be another way." "The time has come to let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are." "If I had my life to live over again, I'd start barefoot early in the spring and stay that way late into the fall. And I would live each moment more." Episode references: The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Let-Go-Supposed/dp/159285849X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3653: As we navigate midlife, Kerry Ogden invites us to reflect on the transformative shift from external validation to inner truth. Through soulful insights and timeless wisdom, she highlights how releasing outdated roles and ego-driven ambitions opens the door to authenticity, deeper connection, and genuine freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerryogden.com/2021/03/spirits-in-a-material-world/ Quotes to ponder: "If it's something we can't buy there must be another way." "The time has come to let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are." "If I had my life to live over again, I'd start barefoot early in the spring and stay that way late into the fall. And I would live each moment more." Episode references: The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Let-Go-Supposed/dp/159285849X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The discovery of a massive amount of lithium under the Salton Sea could make the U.S. lithium independent. The metal is key for batteries in electric vehicles and solar panels. But the area is also a delicate ecosystem. We go to southern California to hear what hangs in the balance of the ballooning lithium industry, and also how we extract other crucial substances – such as sand, copper and iron– and turn them into semiconductors, circuitry and other products upon which the modern world depends. Guests: Ed Conway – economics and data editor of Sky News and columnist for the Times in London. He's the author of “Material World, The Six Raw Materials that Shape Modern Civilization“. Frank Ruiz – Audubon California Salton Sea Program Director. Michael McKibben – Geologist, University of California, Riverside. Descripción en Español Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Originally aired February 19, 2024 You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katie Black has distilled, fermented, bartended, event coordinated, traveled Europe, and so much more. It's hard to guess where she'll turn up next, but one thing is clear: her love of people and hospitality will keep guiding her. Her curiosity drives her, and with every move she practices the art of "intention". And as we post this chat today, she announces the next big chapter of her career and a move to Houston. We chat dating, produce, sharing, and more.
Once, when we were in a spot where there was no light whatsoever, no moon and no cities nearby, I stepped out of the car, and the stars were so bright, I was almost knocked on my back. I had an existential moment thinking, "Oh, I'm in a universe I forgot. And look at all these planets that abound." There's a universal form of the Lord described in the Bhagavad-gītā and the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. But beyond that, there's the original beauty of the Supreme Personality of God Himself that's so captivating that He's known as Kṛṣṇa. It means He captivates everyone. There was a song written by George Harrison many years ago, "There's something in the way she moves." Actually it was originally "in the way He moves," but the producers thought, "Well, that won't fly." He was talking about Kṛṣṇa, "That attracts me like no other lover," and he was just singing a song. And there are myriad songs, not just from one who heard about Kṛṣṇa from someone else, but you go to the great ācāryas and poets, and they'll be saying—they'll—they'll want to write the choicest poetry. That's why Kṛṣṇa is called uttama-śloka. Everyone wants to write something to try to describe the limit of Kṛṣṇa's beauty, and they never get to that point of describing the limit, because it's unlimited. It's always becoming more beautiful and more captivating. And without this beauty, we're relegated to the reflection of beauty in the material world. Whatever natural scene we see, if you've ever noticed, it can't completely satisfy the heart. It doesn't reciprocate. There's a verisimilitude. It's the reflection of reality, and therefore we're attracted to it, and it's breathtaking for a moment, but you can't keep it within you. You can't—it doesn't reciprocate with you. But Kṛṣṇa is beauty, because His beauty, His opulence is non-different from Himself. By seeing Kṛṣṇa, the ultimate object for the for meditation—dheyam sadā—one can continuously, says the Bhāgavatam, look at Kṛṣṇa's beauty, and you'll never get tired of it. Other scenes you make you might get used to. If you've seen the ocean enough times, then you think, "Oh, I'm going to go somewhere else." Seeing enough sunsets, you forget about it, like, "Oh, that's suns to get in my eyes. Close the curtains. Let's watch TV." The Bhāgavatam says that everyone's looking for that beauty everywhere. There's never a time we're satisfied by it, until we see Kṛṣṇa, who's the source of all beauty. And this is what's available through bhakti-yoga—is the beautiful form of Kṛṣṇa and the descriptions of His beauty. And Rūpa Gosvāmī said, "This is the second element by which one doesn't even care about—" one who has seen the beauty of Kṛṣṇa and is pursuing the beauty of Kṛṣṇa no longer cares about liberation. They're only addicted to that. "I just want to see the beauty of Kṛṣṇa." ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------
We roar back into life for our 2025 season with the podcast crossover that nobody but us was asking for, as co-host of venerated blockbuster Beatles podcast Steven Cockcroft joins Jeremy Dylan to talk about George Harrison's solo classic 'Living in the Material World'. In amongst numerous fab-adjacent tangents, Steven and Jeremy talk about the long shadow All Things Must Pass casts over this record, Ringo Starr and Jim Keltner's innovative double drumming techniques, the lead piano of the legendary Nicky Hopkins, how this album might have served as a template for the rest of Harrison's recording career, Harrison's bitterness around the Beatles and the push and pull between his spirituality and material appetites, lawyer-based hoedowns, Harrison's extremely intermittent history as a live act and more. Plus, Steven shares his memories of attending the amazing Concert for George tribute night featuring every single living (at the time) rock legend plus a surprise Monty Python reunion.
In this episode, I talk about money as a tool and not a master, historical and biblical references on money, financial communication in relationships, generosity as a spiritual practice, finding peace during financial challenges, results from giving time and money and what they do to us physiologically and more.CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ Text Me — 480-530-7352→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Workshops — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:The Most Powerful Choice You'll Ever Have to Make isn't Between Success & Failure, But Between Conformity & AuthenticityApple: https://apple.co/4iA47ieSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4iNaIG8
Owen Flanagan's newest book details his 20-year dependence on alcohol and pills — and outlines his research on what addiction can tell us about the nature of consciousness. SOURCES:Owen Flanagan, philosopher, neurobiologist, and professor emeritus at Duke University. RESOURCES:What Is It Like to Be an Addict?: Understanding Substance Abuse, by Owen Flanagan (2025).Consciousness Reconsidered, by Owen Flanagan (1993).Against Happiness, by Owen Flanagan, Joseph E. LeDoux, Bobby Bingle, Daniel M. Haybron, Batja Mesquita, Michele Moody-Adams, Songyao Ren, Anna Sun, and Yolonda Y. Wilson. (2023).The Bodhisattva's Brain: Buddhism Naturalized, by Owen Flanagan (2013).The Really Hard Problem: Meaning in a Material World, by Owen Flanagan (2009).Big Book, by Alcoholics Anonymous."Impact of the DSM-IV to DSM-5 Changes on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health," by Cristie Glasheen, Kathryn Batts, Rhonda Karg, Jonaki Bose, Sarra Hedden, and Kathryn Piscopo (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016). EXTRAS:"Professor Carl Hart Argues All Drugs Should Be Legal — Can He Convince Steve?" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021).Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear, by Carl Hart (2021).