Podcasts about radiant light

Pause, recline, and rest in God's radiant light with this short energy meditation using your imagination and a simple spinal flow breath practice that nourishes and restores your energy. For more on the theme Radiant Light, see page 128 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully DivineConnect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Join Jane Mountrose in this illuminating meditation, opening to a waterfall of radiant light infused with joy, love, and wisdom to bless you in opening to a deeper sense of connectedness with the Divine. ❤️Jane Mountrose. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077406729108Jane and Phillip Mountrose: https://gettingthru.org/awakenings​https://www.facebook.com/phillipmountroseCheck out this Free E-Book www.getthesolution.orgDr. Jane Mountrose, and her husband Phillip, are EFT and energy healing experts, published authors, spiritual coaches, trainers, and founding directors of the Awakenings Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to helping to create a more loving world where everyone and everything is honored and nurtured.In her role as a Minister of Holistic Healing with Awakenings Institute, Jane has devoted more than three decades to exploring the fields of personal and spiritual development. This includes helping her students and clients to access the love and wisdom in their hearts and souls.Please set the intention to receive then relax and enjoy!Discover Enlightened World Network: a safe space for spiritual growth. Explore archangels, Divine Mother, the Christ Consciousness, light codes, energy healing, and guided meditations all with the purpose of strengthening one's understanding and oneness with Source. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you.Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channelingwww.enlightenedworld.onlineEnjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetworkTo sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2TRBaeGEnlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music.Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#BringInTheLight #LightWorker #DivinLight #RaiseYourVibration #LightAndLove #InfuseTheLight

This meditation guides us into the higher realms of our consciousness, where we can open to blessings of radiant light. This radiance provides much-needed relief from the complexity of life. As we open more fully to being blessed, we can reconnect with the sacred gifts within us—gifts that can liberate both ourselves and humanity from fear and the illusion of separation that have held us in limitation for so long.Phillip and Jane Mountrose, pioneering experts in holistic life coaching and healing, are the founding directors of Awakenings Institute, where they use their extensive experience and signature methods, including Holistic EFT, Spiritual Kinesiology, and NLP, to help people worldwide overcome a variety of challenges. Training: https://gettingthru.org/life-coach/class/https://gettingthru.org/holistic/ Discover Enlightened World Network: a safe space for spiritual growth. Explore archangels, Divine Mother, the Christ Consciousness, light codes, energy healing, and guided meditations all with the purpose of strengthening one's understanding and oneness with Source. https://www.enlightenedworld.onlineClick here to SUBSCRIBE to the Enlightened World Network YouTube channel with over 1000 videos: https://www.youtube.com/@EnlightenedWorldNetwork?sub_confirmation=1Check out the EWN website featuring over 150 lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling Explore videos, articles and meditations. https://enlightenedworld.onlineSign Up For News from Enlightened World Online: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2TRBaeGLink to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#Meditation #beautifulday #wisdom #activation #lightworkers

Opening to Blessings of Radiant LightThis meditation guides us into the higher realms of our consciousness, where we can open to blessings of radiant light. This radiance provides much-needed relief from the complexity of life. As we open more fully to being blessed, we can reconnect with the sacred gifts within us—gifts that can liberate both ourselves and humanity from fear and the illusion of separation that have held us in limitation for so long.Dr. Jane Mountrose, and her husband Phillip, are EFT and energy healing experts, published authors, spiritual coaches, trainers, and founding directors of the Awakenings Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to helping to create a more loving world where everyone and everything is honored and nurtured.Jane Mountrose. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077406729108Check out this Free E-Book www.getthesolution.orgIn her role as a Minister of Holistic Healing with Awakenings Institute, Jane has devoted more than three decades to exploring the fields of personal and spiritual development. This includes helping her students and clients to access the love and wisdom in their hearts and souls.Please set the intention to receive then relax and enjoy!Discover Enlightened World Network: a safe space for spiritual growth. Explore archangels, Divine Mother, the Christ Consciousness, light codes, energy healing, and guided meditations all with the purpose of strengthening one's understanding and oneness with Source. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you.Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channelingwww.enlightenedworld.onlineEnjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetworkTo sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2TRBaeGEnlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#HigherConsciousness#SacredHealing#MindfulnessPractice#DivineConnection

One of the famous questions asked about the holiday of Hanukah involves a passage that appears right in the middle of the Gemara's discussion of the laws of the Hanukah candles. The Gemara suddenly interjects with what appears to be a totally unrelated comment about the story of Yosef. The Torah says about the pit into which Yosef's brothers threw him: והבור רק אין בו מים – "and the pit was empty; there was no water in it" (37:24). The Gemara explains this to mean that the pit was "empty" only in the sense that it contained no water. It did, however, contain נחשים ועקרבים – snakes and scorpions. Miraculously, Yosef survived. Many Rabbis asked the question of why this comment is introduced amidst the Gemara's discussion of Hanukah. The simple answer, seemingly, is that the same Rabbi who made this comment taught the halacha which the Gemara quoted previously. The Gemara will often tangentially quote other teachings of a Rabbi after bringing his statement about the topic under discussion, so it could be that here, too, the Gemara just happened to bring a second teaching by the same Rabbi. It seems reasonable to assume, however, that there is a deeper connection between Hanukah and the pit that Yosef was thrown into. Let's take a closer look at the Gemara's statement: מים אין בו, אבל נחשים ועקרבים יש בו – "There was no water in it, but there were snakes and scorpions in it." The Gemara here is making a profound observation about human beings. Every person is a "pit" that needs to be filled. People do not remain "empty." Their time, their minds, and their souls will be filled with something. And if it is not filled with "water" – with Torah, with holiness, with spirituality, with meaning and purpose – then it will be filled with "snakes and scorpions" – with destructive activities. This is especially true about youngsters. There is hardly any young man or woman who is just average, who is "neutral," who is "empty." Either they are "filled" with Torah, with a yearning for meaning and a connection to Hashem, or they are "filled" with נחשים ועקרבים , with harmful or destructive behaviors. And this might be the connection between the statement about Yosef's pit and the mitzvah of Hanukah candles. Hanukah is the celebration of the triumph of the "light" of Torah over the "darkness." Torah life is sometimes difficult, but it is filled with "light," with joy, with beauty, with meaningfulness. The alternative to Torah life, as appealing as it may seem, is "dark," a place of נחשים ועקרבים , snakes and scorpions – because if a person does not "fill" himself with Torah, he will fill himself with other things which are "dark" and harmful. Our job on Hanukah when lighting the candles is to reflect on, and rejoice over, the privilege we have to live joyous Torah lives, lives of meaning and purpose, lives of yearning and striving for a relationship with Hashem. We should celebrate our choosing light over darkness, the beauty of Torah life over the "darkness" of other lifestyles. And we should recommit to constantly radiate joy and enthusiasm in our Torah observance so our children will see the "light" and beauty of Torah, and will not look to "fill" their lives with anything else.

One of the famous questions asked about the holiday of Hanukah involves a passage that appears right in the middle of the Gemara's discussion of the laws of the Hanukah candles. The Gemara suddenly interjects with what appears to be a totally unrelated comment about the story of Yosef. The Torah says about the pit into which Yosef's brothers threw him: והבור רק אין בו מים – "and the pit was empty; there was no water in it" (37:24). The Gemara explains this to mean that the pit was "empty" only in the sense that it contained no water. It did, however, contain נחשים ועקרבים – snakes and scorpions. Miraculously, Yosef survived. Many Rabbis asked the question of why this comment is introduced amidst the Gemara's discussion of Hanukah. The simple answer, seemingly, is that the same Rabbi who made this comment taught the halacha which the Gemara quoted previously. The Gemara will often tangentially quote other teachings of a Rabbi after bringing his statement about the topic under discussion, so it could be that here, too, the Gemara just happened to bring a second teaching by the same Rabbi. It seems reasonable to assume, however, that there is a deeper connection between Hanukah and the pit that Yosef was thrown into. Let's take a closer look at the Gemara's statement: מים אין בו, אבל נחשים ועקרבים יש בו – "There was no water in it, but there were snakes and scorpions in it." The Gemara here is making a profound observation about human beings. Every person is a "pit" that needs to be filled. People do not remain "empty." Their time, their minds, and their souls will be filled with something. And if it is not filled with "water" – with Torah, with holiness, with spirituality, with meaning and purpose – then it will be filled with "snakes and scorpions" – with destructive activities. This is especially true about youngsters. There is hardly any young man or woman who is just average, who is "neutral," who is "empty." Either they are "filled" with Torah, with a yearning for meaning and a connection to Hashem, or they are "filled" with נחשים ועקרבים , with harmful or destructive behaviors. And this might be the connection between the statement about Yosef's pit and the mitzvah of Hanukah candles. Hanukah is the celebration of the triumph of the "light" of Torah over the "darkness." Torah life is sometimes difficult, but it is filled with "light," with joy, with beauty, with meaningfulness. The alternative to Torah life, as appealing as it may seem, is "dark," a place of נחשים ועקרבים , snakes and scorpions – because if a person does not "fill" himself with Torah, he will fill himself with other things which are "dark" and harmful. Our job on Hanukah when lighting the candles is to reflect on, and rejoice over, the privilege we have to live joyous Torah lives, lives of meaning and purpose, lives of yearning and striving for a relationship with Hashem. We should celebrate our choosing light over darkness, the beauty of Torah life over the "darkness" of other lifestyles. And we should recommit to constantly radiate joy and enthusiasm in our Torah observance so our children will see the "light" and beauty of Torah, and will not look to "fill" their lives with anything else.

In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Hoshi Senko reflects on Radiant Light as the everyday experience of being alive. Drawing on Dōgen Zenji's Komyō (Radiant Light) and Koun Ejō's sole surviving work, Komyōzō Zanmai (The Practice of the Treasury of Radiant Light), Senko traces how the ancestors point to what is closest and most easily missed—summarized by Wittgenstein: “It is not how things are in… Source

In this episode we sit with an extraordinary spiritual teacher and yogi, Pritam Siri, a kundalini teacher. Pritam Siri is an active practitioner of Kundalini Yoga & meditation and student of her teacher Harijiwan. She has been a committed teacher of kundalini yoga, sharing this transformative technology with purity and accuracy since 2016. Pritnam Siri shares insights that awaken the heart and remind us of the deeper purpose and power within. In this episode we share: Background on Kundalini Kundalini practices for radiance and pregnancy The power of the practice of Kundalini The importance of radiance and how to fully embody it Rising above the fear and aligning to our soul Pritnam Siri Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pritamsiri/?hl=en Pritnam Siri Website - https://www.pritamsiri.com/home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we sit with an extraordinary spiritual teacher and yogi, Pritam Siri, a kundalini teacher. Pritam Siri is an active practitioner of Kundalini Yoga & meditation and student of her teacher Harijiwan. She has been a committed teacher of kundalini yoga, sharing this transformative technology with purity and accuracy since 2016. Pritnam Siri shares insights that awaken the heart and remind us of the deeper purpose and power within. In this episode we share: Background on Kundalini Kundalini practices for radiance and pregnancy The power of the practice of Kundalini The importance of radiance and how to fully embody it Rising above the fear and aligning to our soul Pritnam Siri Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pritamsiri/?hl=en Pritnam Siri Website - https://www.pritamsiri.com/home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under the direction of Arian Khaefi, "Holy Radiant Light" highlights Sergei Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil, a masterpiece of the a cappella repertoire. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39117]

Under the direction of Arian Khaefi, "Holy Radiant Light" highlights Sergei Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil, a masterpiece of the a cappella repertoire. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39117]

This podcast is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter, which is located in Homewood, AL. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and restore peace to your body, mind, and spirit. You can also find them on Instagram at @Ritualsheltershoppe and on Pinterest at Ritual+Shelter. As this podcast goes to air, we've moved through the first full moon of the year, which offers us a time to go deep within, feel our emotions, and access the deepest resources of our intuitive selves. What is your soul saying to you? Where are you on your path? Or are you just going along… doing your routine.. trying to stay ahead of it all? Without asking these questions.. and just keeping yourself on the treadmill of life.. it can be very exhausting.. and it can create burnout. There are many ways you can shift out of your old ways.. the limited beliefs of your mind… and open up to expanding your consciousness as we have been talking back over the last few months. We are at a precipice right now with so much change coming forward. Full moons are just one of the things that cosmically push and pull on us.. all the planets are shifting and creating a parade in the sky that vibrates out to us. We are going through major planetary shifts.  Across social media, many sources have claimed that January 25 will feature a rare alignment of planets in the night sky. but really this planetary "parade" is not confined to just one or two nights.   Throughout this month, on any clear evening, we have been able to witness a giant arc of six planets — Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn — gracing Earth's skies. A "planetary alignment," is where multiple planets gather in proximity on the same side of the sun. Keep in mind that this lineup isn't as precise as the viral videos claim, and Mercury and Earth will be out of sync with the group.   While the term "planetary alignment" describes planets clustering on one side of the sun, the term "planetary parade" is less formal and simply means that multiple planets will be visible in the sky at the same time. Throughout January and February 2025, stargazers will get a "planet parade" view in the evening sky. All planets except for Mercury will be visible after nightfall, so it's still a great opportunity to get outside and look up.  I use the stargazer app.. so much fun to note where they are around me. Now not only do we have our calendar new year… we also have the year of Year of the Dragon drawing to a close with the Year of the Snake is almost upon us. The date usually falls on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. The snake, symbol of transformation, coils at the heart of the zodiac, bathed in ethereal light. The elements swirl in the cosmic backdrop. The Year of the Snake 2025, beginning on January 29, promises to bring wisdom, adaptability, and definitely a sense of transformation. Transformation: The snake's ability to shed its skin represents letting go of the past and embracing new opportunities. Elegance: The snake is often seen as a figure of elegance and mystery.  Good fortune: The snake is often associated with good fortune.  Chinese astrology, each year is also associated with one of the five elements – wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. 2025 will be the Year of the Wood Snake which is believed to bring abundance and prosperity. There are many stories and fabels associated with the wood snake. One that I like is a story that tells of how Snakes are associated with wealth and prosperity. According to legend, a snake once saved a village from drought by bringing a precious jewel to the surface of the earth. From that day on, Snakes were revered and considered lucky animals. So .. get ready for even more shifts.  But here's the thing... how you approach these changes is key… Having a Spiritual Practice can help you to notice the old patterns that are keeping you stuck and allows you the energy tools to create the new pathways.. the neurons in your brain to help establish these new ways for you. Change is possible but you do need the skills and tools that a Spiritual Practice offers you.  We have all heard The Einstein quote regarding solving a problem which is: "We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that we used when we created them.". This essentially means that to solve a complex issue, you need to approach it with a new perspective and not remain stuck in the same mindset that created the problem in the first place.  Want to break free?  What to learn these tools for you.  Schedule a Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough call with me and let's talk about the #1 thing that is keeping you stuck and what you can do to break free and create the shifts you want to see for this year. Click here. In today's episode, I wanted to round out our journey through the Akashic Realm.  I think the reason I love working in the Akashic Records is that in this Realm we are able to do very deep healing. The more you work in this realm you begin to recognize the shift in your consciousness, which scientifically means, a shift in how your brain is working. One of these states that we can easily access is called Gamma Consciousness. Gamma brain waves are one of the fastest brain wave patterns produced inside your brain. It is often said this is the brain pattern that shamans, gurus, yogis use to shape shift and/or reach enlightenment. As I have been learning and practicing, in the gamma consciousness state, we achieve this station of healing, which can be pictured as a broad vertical ray of light. From the state of highest grace that holds only truth, the heavens and higher dimensions, in which light, sound, and date move faster than the speed of light (luminally) akin to wave particles. The Higher Mind, primarily through the pineal gland, runs your higher brain. By accessing the Ascending Charkas (8th and 9th) the Gamma Consciousness is called in along with the Absolute Scalar Waves and the Higher Frequency of Harmonic Color. Absolute scalar waves are healing streams of grace. They are a type of light that has been present in pre-life, pre-universe.. the big bang. It is an electromagnetic field that can be used for healing working with the chakra fields of energy. I perceive them as coming from the highest place of light and love. As I learned from working with Cyndi Dale this pure scalar energy is found within light and sound waves that can penetrate any solid object and travel faster than the speed of light. They can even pass through the earth from one side to another with no loss of strength. I have experienced them by simply calling them in and allowing the healing to occur. To me, the energy feels like a fast vibration, light, heat, spreading out to create a pure energy of potentiality where change is made. All we have to do is to align Spirit to Spirit and simply call them in.  Perhaps you have noticed when we go into meditation and open up to the Akashic Realm I call in Absolute light and streams of grace… and it happens.. quickly. So this allows us to get out of what I call waking state consciousness and expands our abilities to tap into our Soul energy. As we work with these vibrations in the Akashic Realm, you become one with the divine.. you are guided to the truth within your soul.. there is no judgment… which helps you to remember you are an infinite Soul… so freeing… as we so often think we are the physical presence of our body.. and only want the eyes can see in our physical world.. but we are so much more. The records open us up to our soul and all the many lifetimes we have lived.. to the wisdom we carry.. to infinite possibilities. I'll share an experience that I've been working with… I know I've talked about many during these episodes… mostly ones of healing.. but this one is about how we can connect with our star people.  For me, it's connecting with the my Lemurian Guides. Follow along the meditation to hear the channeled message. https://terriannheiman.com/

Part 2 is a deeper examination of the issues we discussed in part 1.Your Being is pure Radiant Light just as powerful as any guru.  Why doesn't it feel that way?  Most of us have taken a vast portion of our light and siphoned it off by creating repressed problems, attitudes, and delusions.  We are Awareness and all Awareness is love, peace, and joy.  Just as we can freeze life giving water into a destructive shape such as a frozen ice knife, we can freeze Awareness into problems.  How?  We focus our destructive attitudes into free flowing Awareness and freeze it into an thought emotion object that hurts us and others.  Ice melts when it emits its cold.  A psychological object melts when it  emits it's attitude. These podcasts are here to support your personal path of awakening whatever that might be.  I feel they are most powerful when listened to in sequence from podcast one forward because each is built on the last.  Though they, also, all stand on their own.  If anything does not resonate, please disregard it and follow your heart.www.williamecooper.wordpress.com  Though I am a psychotherapist and these podcasts are offered to be spiritually helpful, they are not psychotherapy.  If psychotherapy is ever needed, please reach out to a psychotherapist. 

Your Being is pure Radiant Light just as powerful as any guru.  Why doesn't it feel that way?  Most of us have taken a vast portion of our light and siphoned it off by creating repressed problems, attitudes, and delusions.  We are Awareness and all Awareness is love, peace, and joy.  Just as we can freeze life giving water into a destructive shape such as a frozen ice knife, we can freeze Awareness into problems.  How?  We focus our destructive attitudes into free flowing Awareness and freeze it into an thought emotion object that hurts us and others.  Ice unfreezes when it emits its cold and melts.  A psychological object melts when it  emits it's attitude. These podcasts are here to support your personal path of awakening whatever that might be.  I feel they are most powerful when listened to in sequence from podcast one forward because each is built on the last.  Though they, also, all stand on their own.  If anything does not resonate, please disregard it and follow your heart.www.williamecooper.wordpress.com  Though I am a psychotherapist and these podcasts are offered to be spiritually helpful, they are not psychotherapy.  If psychotherapy is ever needed, please reach out to a psychotherapist. 

Tuesday September 24, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 20, 1446   The penultimate episode of this series continues the discussion on the Prophet's preparation for al-Rafiq al-A'la (leaving this world), discussing his final address to the Umma, the intention to write a document, and the last prayer he offered in the Masjid with his Companions.

Friday September 27, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 23, 1446   This episode marks the khatam -- the conclusion and seal -- of our exploration of the Sira. It covers the Prophet's final days in this worldly life, his last words, his passing, how the Companions responded to this tragedy, and how they conducted his burial. It concludes with a final reflection and prayer for acceptance and connection to the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his timeless teachings and wisdom.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 13, 1446   This episode covers the Farewell Hajj of the Prophet and traces the steps of the Hajj with reflection over the Prophet's Farewell Sermon.

Friday September 20, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 16, 1446   This episode continues the discussion on the Farewell Hajj of the Prophet, the Prophet's departure from Mecca after performing the Hajj, the famous incident at Ghadir Khum and the emergence of the false prophet Musaylima al-Kadhhab.

Sunday September 22, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 18, 1446   This episode begins the discussion on the most painful period of the Sira: Preparation for al-Rafiq al-A'la, discussing the signs of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) nearing the end of his physical life and tracing the steps from the onset of his final illness to his passing.

Sunday September 15, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 11, 1446   This episode ushers the entry of the Sira into the 10th year after the Hijra and explores 'Ali's mission to Madh-hij, Abu Bakr's Hajj and the delivery of the verses of Sura al-Tawba marking the removal of paganism from the Arabian Peninsula.

Sunday September 8, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 4, 1446   This episode explores the 'Year of Delegations' and discusses multiple visits undertaken and the events that unfolded as tribes embraced Islam.

Tuesday September 10, 2024 Rabi al-Awwal 6, 1446   This episode continues the discussion on delegations that came to Medina to embrace Islam and also discusses the death of Umm Kulthum, the death of the chief of the hypocrites 'Abdullah b. Ubay, and the death of the Prophet's son Ibrahim.

Sunday September 1, 2024 Safar 27, 1446   This episode explores the fate of those who remained behind in Medina without excuse, particularly the story of Ka'b b. Malik.

Sunday August 25, 2024 Safar 20, 1446   This episode continues the discussion of Tabuk and covers various incidents that occurred, the Prophet's return to Medina, the assassination attempt along the way, and Masjid al-Dirar, or 'The Mosque of Harm and Division' built by the hypocrites.

Monday August 12, 2024 Safar 7, 1446   After discussing the battle of Hunayn and the siege of Ta'if, this episode looks at the events at the end of the eighth year after Hijra and the ninth year, discussing the repentance of Ka'b b. Zuhayr, delegations, letters to rulers, the birth of Ibrahim, and the beginning of the battle of Tabuk.

Sunday August 18, 2024 Safar 13, 1446   This episode discusses the lead up to the journey to the battle of Tabuk, the collection of charity, excuses given by some, their departure and some of the important events that occurred on the way.

Sunday August 4, 2024 Muharrum 29, 1446   This episode continues the discussion on the Battle of Hunayn, then exploring the siege of Ta'if and the Prophet's 'Umra.

St. John draws us into the experience of stillness and its many fruits. It is a precious gift that comes to us by the grace of God and takes root in a heart prepared through years of asceticism and watchfulness. It is our waiting upon God.  In many ways this sums up the vocation of the hermit/monk. But it also captures the essence of our life and the life of prayer. We are ever waiting upon God to act in our life and we seek to cultivate in our hearts a receptivity to his will and grace. This is the active life, the fulfillment of the vocation for the Hesychast and of all Christians.  The temptations that come are always going to be things that draw one out of that stillness; loneliness, despondency, etc.  Whether monk or Christians in the world we must allow ourselves to remain within the crucible of stillness. When we feel lonely and isolated, when we are agitated, our tendency is to run to others or to things within the world. This crucible purifies the desire of our hearts and our faith.  Are we able to give our will over to God? Can we trust that he will make of our lives that which endures to eternity? So often we are set upon fixing, undoing or changing the circumstances of our life that seem inconsistent with what is good or what will lead to a sense of fulfillment. However, when we long for God and when we turn to his love, we become free from being tossed about by the chaos of life. Our hearts find rest only in the Lord - He who is an eternal rock. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:03:46 Bob Cihak, AZ: P. 229, #57   00:16:25 Ambrose Little, OP: Happy feast day, Fr. Charbel!   00:27:38 Erick Chastain: The rule of St Benedict even says that there is no eating outside of the communal mealtime. So those who follow the rule outside of the monastery can follow this too.   00:32:22 Anthony: Maybe it could be a person who entered this kind of life is not called to it?   00:34:13 Art: My family has been out of the country for 2.5 weeks.  I've been trying to give myself a little taste of the solitary life from the little I know. I'm sure my attempt is laughable compared to monks, but I still found it hard!   00:34:14 Callie Eisenbrandt: Can this be related to like normal life? Separating yourself from the world work on your relationship with the Lord - It is difficult to find a "good" community with support - so how is one supposed to mimic this when they are in society   00:43:01 Una: Blessed name day, Fr. Charbel. Any books or sources of his teachings you can recommend?   00:45:11 Cindy Moran: This might seem nuts but I waited until God sent me a mate who loves Jesus more than me   00:45:51 Anthony: "Love is a Radiant Light" is, I believe,  a collection of St Charbel homilies   00:46:15 Nypaver Clan: Reacted to "This might seem nuts..." with

Sunday July 21, 2024 Muharrum 15, 1446   Venturing into the post Meccan Conquest environment, this episode looks various events that took place in the immediate aftermath of the Conquest of Mecca and the leadup to the battle of Hunayn that taught the Muslims to never feel confident in victory due to large numbers and resources.

Sunday July 14, 2024 Muharrum 8, 1446   This episode looks at some of the broader lessons of the conquest of Mecca and examines the cases of those individuals who were not granted Prophetic amnesty, Bilal's athan, and some of the prominent conversions to Islam that took place post-conquest.

Sunday July 7, 2024 Muharram 1, 1446   This episode covers Prophet's victorious entry into Mecca and how Allah fulfilled His promise of a 'clear victory,' and allowed him to cleanse the Ka'ba of idols. It also reflects on how Allah created reconciliation between him and his people.

Sunday June 23, 2024 Dhu al-Hijja 17, 1445   This episode continues the discussion on Fath Mecca and explores the Prophet's march to Mecca, al-'Abbas' migration and pre-conquest conversions.

Sunday June 9, 2024 Dhu al-Hijja 3, 1445   This episode continues the discussion on the lead up to the Conquest of Mecca and covers the Prophet's preparation of the troops as well as the incident of Hatib b. Abi Balta'a.

Sunday May 26, 2024 Zul Qa'da 18, 1445   This episode continues the discussion on the lead up to the Conquest of Mecca and traces the early history of Khuza'a and Banu Bakr, what led to Banu Bakr's raid that broke the treaty of Hudaybiyya, and Abu Sufyan's attempts to renegotiate the terms.

Sunday May 19, 2024 Zul Qa'da 11, 1445   This episode concludes discusses the expedition of Dhat al-Salasil and some of its legal and moral lessons and introduces the finale of the Sira, the Conquest of Mecca, discussing the background of the tribes that caused the treaty of Hudaybiyya to be broken.

Sunday May 12, 2024 Zul Qa'da 4, 1445   This episode concludes the discussion on the Battle of Mu'ta by looking at what happened when the Companions returned to Medina, the grieving of the family of Ja'far and the lessons it contains, and discuss the expedition of Dhat al-Salasil.

Sunday May 5, 2024 Shawwal 26, 1445   This episode looks at details of the Battle of Mu'ta, its aftermath and lessons.

Sunday April 21, 2024 Shawwal 12, 1445   This episode looks at the Battle of Mu'ta, the first excursion outside of Arabia, and examine what led up to it and the possible strategic reasons for it.

Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsI ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is one of our readings from the teachings of St. Sharbel, a Lebanese monk who died on Christmas Eve in 1898. He became renowned for his intercession for healing of various sicknesses and other conditions, including very serious conditions.  Over 26,000 healing have been credited to his intercession.  If you go to Mexico there are shrines to him all over. If you ask why there are so many roadside shrines to a Lebanese monk, they will simply say, “It works.” His intercession works. But he is also a spiritual master.  His homilies are collected in a book called Love is a Radiant Light. I thought it would be helpful for you if I began a series of readings of some selections from his homilies.  I hope they provide some valuable insight for you.   

Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsI ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is one of our readings from the teachings of St. Sharbel, a Lebanese monk who died on Christmas Eve in 1898. He became renowned for his intercession for healing of various sicknesses and other conditions, including very serious conditions.  Over 26,000 healing have been credited to his intercession.  If you go to Mexico there are shrines to him all over. If you ask why there are so many roadside shrines to a Lebanese monk, they will simply say, “It works.” His intercession works. But he is also a spiritual master.  His homilies are collected in a book called Love is a Radiant Light. I thought it would be helpful for you if I began a series of readings of  some selections from his homilies.  I hope they provide some valuable insight for you.  

Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsI ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is one of our readings from the teachings of St. Sharbel, a Lebanese monk who died on Christmas Eve in 1898. He became renowned for his intercession for healing of various sicknesses and other conditions, including very serious conditions.  Over 26,000 healing have been credited to his intercession.  If you go to Mexico there are shrines to him all over. If you ask why there are so many roadside shrines to a Lebanese monk, they will simply say, “It works.” His intercession works. But he is also a spiritual master.  His homilies are collected in a book called Love is a Radiant Light. I thought it would be helpful for you if I began a series of readings of  some selections from his homilies.  I hope they provide some valuable insight for you.  

Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsI ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is one of our readings from the teachings of St. Sharbel, a Lebanese monk who died on Christmas Eve in 1898. He became renowned for his intercession for healing of various sicknesses and other conditions, including very serious conditions.  Over 26,000 healing have been credited to his intercession.  If you go to Mexico there are shrines to him all over. If you ask why there are so many roadside shrines to a Lebanese monk, they will simply say, “It works.” His intercession works. But he is also a spiritual master.  His homilies are collected in a book called Love is a Radiant Light. I thought it would be helpful for you if I began a series of readings of some selections from his homilies.  I hope they provide some valuable insight for you.  

Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsI ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is one of our readings from the teachings of St. Sharbel, a Lebanese monk who died on Christmas Eve in 1898. He became renowned for his intercession for healing of various sicknesses and other conditions, including very serious conditions.  Over 26,000 healing have been credited to his intercession.  If you go to Mexico there are shrines to him all over. If you ask why there are so many roadside shrines to a Lebanese monk, they will simply say, “It works.” His intercession works. But he is also a spiritual master.  His homilies are collected in a book called Love is a Radiant Light. I thought it would be helpful for you if I began a series of readings of some selections from his homilies.  I hope they provide some valuable insight for you.  

Norman gives his second dharma talk at the Santa Sabins Sesshin 2024 on "Radiant Light" from Dogen's Shobogenzo #37. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://everydayzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Radiant-Light-Dogens-Shobogenzo-37-Santa-Sabina-Sesshin-2024-Talk-2.mp3

Sunday March 10, 2024 Shaban 29, 1445   This episode looks at the detailed conversion stories of 'Amr b. 'As, Khalid b. Walid, and 'Uthman b. Talha.

Sunday March 3, 2024 Shaban 22, 1445   This episode explores the 'Umra al-Qada', or the 'make-up 'Umra' one year after the treaty of Hudaybiyya, and examines how the Muslims entered Mecca and how they were received. It also discusses the Prophet's final marriage: to Maymuna b. al-Harith.

Sunday February 25, 2024 Shaban 15, 1445   Continuing the discussion of the post-Khaybar environment, this episode explores the attempted poisoning of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), the smaller expeditions that took place between Khaybar and the make-up 'Umra, with a focus on the capture of Thumama b. Uthal and the precedence of boycotts.

Sunday February 18, 2024 Shaban 8, 1445   After speaking about the Battle of Khaybar this episode explores the Islam of people from Daws, the story of Abu Hurayra, the Ash'aris of Yemen, and the Prophet's marriage to Safiyya.

As we approach winter solstice, the darkest night of the year, Sensei Kodo and Sensei Kozan explore the meaning of light in the dharma through Dogen's fascicle “Radiant Light”. As […]