Podcasts about refracted

Berlin's Refracted has been a name dear to us for some time, having contributed a remix to our inaugural label release nearly six years ago. The Paral·lel co-curator and resident has cultivated a devoted following over the years for his uncompromising vision developed through a remarkable catalog of releases for label such as Silent Season, Bitta, Sublunar and his own Mind Express. For our series Refracted contributes a mix true to his signature style, crystalline and patiently layered with unwavering intent, drawing across decades and genres to invite us into a divine state of mind. Thanks Alex! @refracted-music Artwork by Mei Oele - Boser Tritt.

The boys and lady ran this thing into the ground so skillfully it was like art and poetry becoming one. It's like, they were all them tonight and it was funnies. Will the Thrill's in high demand, Kajsa just needs a little Jesus and Jim has to be muted into pieces for clean time to avoid an international incident. Tim was fairly sure of his surroundings on the show, presented cognitive thought, sensitivity to light. She was injecting 40 times over the period of 40 minutes. Those statistics are 100% official. Did a bunch of giggling. Refracted on early and often. Will was distracted by a flash in the distance for 5+ minutes. He came around. So recovery huh? Great choices. Good clean fun was had by all.

Evoking thoughts of tribal gatherings and mystical experiences of the past and future, Berlin based artist, Refracted taps into his ritualistic side through his latest release titled, ‘In Veil'. Forth-coming on the London imprint Titrate, the release spans six tracks that seem to stretch time and space, enveloping the listener in field recording and drone driven journeys. Initiation brings forth an atmosphere of introspection as subdued bongos start and a steady drone fills the air. The energy turned inwards, the thoughts of a listener calm, meditative tones and melodies play throughout. Giving space and warmth as field recorded textures swirl amidst the musical backdrop. Initiation and the remainder of Refracted's ‘In Veil' release will be out on the 25th of January. @refracted-music @titraterecords www.instagram.com/refractedmusic/ www.instagram.com/titraterecords/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed info@delayed.nyc www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Have you always wanted to be a writer but didn't know how to begin? With decades of experience in multiple fields, I share my own history to inspire you to start today. There is no cheat code but with knowledge and practice, you can do anything you want. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Writing is a skill 02:45 When should you start writing? 04:51 How did I become a writer? 08:16 Working in TV 11:08 Working in Journalism 13:18 Working for free 15:03 When things go wrong 16:26 Closing thoughts

In today's digital age, the debate surrounding the relevance of traditional media has never been more critical. In this thought-provoking video, we explore the essential role that traditional media plays in our society, from fostering informed citizenship to providing a sense of community. Discover how newspapers, radio, and television continue to serve as trusted sources of information, bridging the gap between diverse audiences and promoting accountability. 00:00 Intro 00:59 Working in TV 02:47 Societal collapse? Really? 05:24 Can we trusted media? 09:05 This is happening now 10:02 Why we need traditional media 12:40 What can we do? 14:14 Closing thoughts Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating high-quality, engaging content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com

Did you know Berlin hosted the Olympic Games in 1936? (Me either until recently!) Hitler was of course all for it as he wanted to show the world how great he and Nazi Germany was - but why did the world allow it to go ahead? It's a pretty crazy story. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply search: Refracted World 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Hitler's rise to power 4:35 - Why Berlin was chosen 7:57 - Setting up the Games 10:12 - The 1936 Olympic Games 11:22 - The star of the show 13:50 - Olympic Events 15:17 - Closing thoughts 15:42 - Subscribe, like, comment and share Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating high-quality, engaging content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me: Website: www.RefractedWorld.com Podcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErR Twitter: /terryjgeo YouTube: /terryjgeo Instagram: /terryjgeo TikTok: /terryjgeo

As we're currently celebrating the 2024 Olympic Games, now is the perfect time to talk about its long and illustrious history. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply search: Refracted World Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating high-quality, engaging content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me: Website: www.RefractedWorld.com Podcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErR Twitter: /terryjgeo YouTube: /terryjgeo Instagram: /terryjgeo TikTok: /terryjgeo

After spending so many weeks researching the timeline of our species, I felt the next story to tell should be about religion and belief as it is so intertwined with our own history. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply search: Refracted World Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating high-quality, engaging content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me: Website: www.RefractedWorld.com Podcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErR Twitter: /terryjgeo YouTube: /terryjgeo Instagram: /terryjgeo TikTok: /terryjgeo

In this week's episode, we chart the history of racism. When it started, why it became so prevalent and why it still persists today. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply type in Refracted World. Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me: Website: www.RefractedWorld.com Podcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErR Twitter: /terryjgeo YouTube: /terryjgeo Instagram: /terryjgeo TikTok: /terryjgeo

Following on from last week's episode, we continue our story of Homo Sapiens and expose the world's worst mass killer.You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply type in Refracted World.Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.comFollow me:Website: www.RefractedWorld.comPodcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErRTwitter: /terryjgeo YouTube: /dramaticmuchterry Instagram: /terryjgeo TikTok: /terryjgeo

Mysteries of the Deep Podcast, Chapter CLII by Refracted (@refracted-music). This set was recorded live at Springkell 2023.

Refracted World returns for season 2 in podcast and video form. In this week's episode, we're diving into the very basics of evolution to explain the hows, whens and wheres. I promise that by the end of this episode you will have a better understanding of how evolution works and where you came from. Evolution is usually complicated to understand and to explain. Because of that, I've stripped everything back to reveal how evolution works and made it so simple, everyone can understand. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply type in Refracted World. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me: Website: www.RefractedWorld.com Podcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErR Twitter: /terryjgeo  YouTube: /dramaticmuchterry  Instagram: /terryjgeo  TikTok: /terryjgeo 

A conversation with artist Gisela Colón. Gisela is a Puerto Rican-American artist who explores themes of energy, time, and our place in the universe through the construction of totem-like sculptures and colorful reliefs. She is particularly known for her use of unique, light-activated colors which refract light in unexpected ways. In the conversation, Gisela discusses her roots in Puerto Rico, her affiliation with West Coast minimalism and her current exhibits in New York and Brazil. https://www.giselacolon.com/https://efrainlopez.co/https://vimeo.com/218809862https://www.giselacolon.com/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiMtSVr0eKI

In 2017 I wrote a musical for the London stage called Blink of an Eye. In 2022 I wrote the sequel which I performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and in 2023 the one-man gay rom-com was refined into a wonderful yet emotional piece of theatre. Today's episode is the concluding part detailing the entire history of my stage show, Blink. You can now watch the full theatre performance of Blink on my YouTube channel for free: https://www.youtube.com/@dramaticmuchterry Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

In 2017 I wrote a musical for the London stage called Blink of an Eye. In 2022 I wrote the sequel which I performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and in 2023 the one-man gay rom-com was refined into a wonderful yet emotional piece of theatre. Today's episode is the first part detailing the entire history of my stage show, Blink. Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Expert pusher of intrusively mental wares and kaleidoscopic audio scenarios, Refracted has been laying the foundation to a truly solid body of work, punctuated with releases for Bitta, Polegroup and his own imprint, Mind Express. From serene, stripped-down ambiences to churning material from the deep, his blends conjure up the best of textural immersion and rhythmic out-thereness, constantly expanding the scope with every bar. Enter a world of sunken minimalism, that won't fail to evoke Basic Channel and Moritz von Oswald's seminal dub techno idioms, but complete with its own hypnotic appeal and highly addictive grammar. 

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK and I wanted to focus on one condition I don't think many of us understand enough about. There is more than just one type of narcissist. I didn't know that until this year. I only knew about the classic narcissist, the one we likely all picture in our minds. The arrogant, self-loving, self-gratulating person with a sense of entitlement. But as I discovered, this is just one of five types of narcissism and I know a few people in my life who fit the criteria. Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

As tomorrow is the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest, I thought there was no better time to talk about the history of the world's longest-running televised music competition. And also talk about why it's know in the LGBTQIA+ community as the gay olympics. Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

This is a ridiculous question. Of course we're not living in a simulation. I can think, I can see, I can smell, I can love, I can decide what I want to eat, where I want to walk to and who I want to interact with. I have memories, I can learn – in essence I am a flesh and blood human being, living on a planet in an almost infinite universe, that we can observe. Surely that proves we are not in a simulation. So if I know all of this and you know all of this, why does the question keep popping up, why are so many scientists and philosophers obsessed with the question and why is it that every year the likelihood that we are in a simulation becomes greater… Let's explore! Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Last week we dove into the history of gay men and this week we're doing the same with transgender people. How far back do records go? Who was the first trans person to be documented? 1950s? 1850s? Think a lot further back. In today's episode, we travel through the timeline of our species to discover the answer and just like last week, you may feel pretty emotional by the end. I certainly was. Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Who was the first gay man? Was it Oscar Wilde in the 19th Century - or further back to the Renaissance with artists like Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci? In today's episode we take a look at the history of homosexuality. Is it a relatively new phenomena or has it been around a while? Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Many people now spend most of our lives on social media. When interviewed, a lot of young people say they even get their news from social media. And whereas there are interesting and informative articles and videos, they are mingled with so much filler, it's difficult to learn anything. But learning is what our brains crave and now there are so many ways we can expand our minds in just a few minutes a day - without it being boring. Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠⁠⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

What would you do if you were in a park with friends and people in masks started harrassing you? Calling you racist, sexist or homophobic slurs. Telling you they will hurt you or for you to hurt yourself. In today's episode we'll be discussing The Faceless and what we can do to about them. Please sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon: ⁠  / refractedworld  ⁠ Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated⁠ Use promo code for 20% off: PODCAST20 Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Today is the 29th March 2024 which is exactly ten years since same-sex marriage was legalised in England and Wales. Scotland was a little slower, passing the law in December 2014 and Northern Ireland was a lot slower, only passing the law in 2020, just four years ago. But that does mean that same-sex marriage is now legal in the entire United Kingdom. Today we celebrate the anniversary, talking about same-sex marriage around the globe and just how much work needs to be done before we reach global equality. Subscribe to RefractedWorld+ Patreon:   / refractedworld   Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated Use the promo code: PODCAST20 for 20% off everything. Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

I apologise for not releasing today's 30 minute podcast, but I have a head cold and look/sound terrible. Hopefully, I'll soon be back to normal health and normal programming will resume. Sorry everyone!

How did the Egyptians build the pyramids thousands of years ago using sticks and stones when we barely have the technology to build them today? For the first time ever, I will reveal the truth. It will shock many of you and at first will be so incredible you will not believe it. But just give me 20 minutes of your day and I will prove to you the truth on this week's podcast, entitled: How the Egyptians REALLY built the pyramids. Subscribe to RefractedWorld Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/refractedworld Spotify: RefractedWorld Merch: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FunCreated Music: Addiction by Johnathon M. Horner courtesy of Free Music Archive (CC BY)

I was in Yorkshire two weeks ago and once back home, my brother tested positive for Covid. Knowing I was exposed and not wanting to spread it, I self-isolated for ten days, just in case. But it appears this is not common practice and some people believe we shouldn't even talk about Covid anymore as they believe it's no different than a cold. Am I from an alternate universe which collided with this one where the pandemic wasn't so bad?

Virtual Reality is dominating the headlines at the moment with the release of the Meta Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro. But is all this a fad that will go away once the novelty wears off? In this week's episode, we look at the history of VR, the current state of the technology and where it could take us in the next decade.

If you believe gaming is just for kids, you're probably old. That's not an insult, I mean it quite literally. You have to be old because otherwise you would know that the majority of videos games haven't been aimed at kids in a long time. In this week's episode, we dive into the realm of modern gaming and find out why it's one of the biggest industries in the world and loved by so many.

What is love? From a scientific point of view, it's an evolution of the subconcious to keep us procreating - but in reality, it's intense. In this episode, I talk about love from my perspective as a gay man and my own lived experiences. Some of it may resonate with you, some may not, but as humans we are all capable of love and love is everywhere.

Gong Xi Fa Cai As this weekend is Chinese New Year we're celebrating with an episode presented by not just me but also my beautiful, Singaporean husband. We talk about the history of Singapore, what life was like growing up there and food - we talk about food a lot! Join us in this full - longer than normal - celebratory episode as we welcome in the new year together.

The UK government has enacted a new law which removes all sex education from schools. It is now illegal for teachers to talk to their students about or even acknowledge sexual relationships and it encourages parents to do the same. This isn't fake news, this actually happened in 1988 under the leadership of the then Tory Prime minister, Margaret Thatcher. But this legislation wasn't aimed at everyone of course, only the same-sex relationships. Is being gay a choice? February is LGBT+ History Month so allow me to tell you my story from growing up under Section 28 and I'll let you decide for yourself.

Imagine living in a world without money. How would it function? What would we eat? Where would we live? How could society function without money? It seems impossible, right? So if I told you, that a world without money could happen in the next 30 years – within most of our lifetimes, you'd think I was mad. I'd think I was mad. But that future is already being created and has been for decades. Welcome to the very real future of Nanofabricators.

We often think about resolutions in the new year and perhaps today's episode will help and maybe even motivate you to follow through with a few of them. Two months ago, I enacted an online experiment which I thought would be fun and something people could quickly engage in and move on. I received a lot of responses, far more than I expected and many of them, a lot more in-depth. Some were even quite emotional. What would you choose?

After the first two "fluffy" episodes, we're jumping straight into a subject that is extremely important to me; gender. Specifically Transgender. As a gay man, I am a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and I hate seeing what's happening to my Trans friends. In this episode I talk about what's happening, what I think we can do and the challenges we all face.

In 1997 I quit my job in television to join a brand new boyband - that failed before it even launched. In this episode, I talk about how it came to be, why it failed and as an extra special treat(?!), I even play the entire song at the end of the show. Enjoy!

A few years ago, my husband and I wrote a Christmas poem entitled Santa is Real. It's a fun, family-friendly festive fable which I hope you enjoy. Merry Christmas!

Life is made up of many different experiences. The more experiences we have, the more memories we make. In late December 2007 my best friend and I flew to the United States for a trip of a lifetime over New Year's Eve. LA, Vegas, Disneyworld and New York - but all we could talk about for months afterwards, was the flight home!

While working in television, I met a lot of celebrities. Some were great, some not so great, some horrendous and some glorious. Today I'm focussing on two incredible British icons who I had the pleasure of working with, Nigel Hawthorne and Barbara Windsor.

On the morning of the 7th October 2012, I walked into my apartment and found my best friend fully-clothed and unconscious in the bathtub. The water was up to his neck and he was making strange, gurgling sounds. A toppled over bowl, a half-drunk bottle of soda and hundreds of pills were scattered all over the floor. That day and what came after it, will be forever imprinted on my brain. It has taken me eleven years to finally talk about this. I've wanted to share my story many times, but it hurt too much to recount what happened. It still haunts me to this day and yet I know my experiences may help other people and even prevent the loss of life. So here we are.

The first episode of my first ever podcast - Refracted World with me, Terry Geo. In this episode I introduce myself and talk about why I wanted to release this podcast. It has been many, many years in the making, but finally, it's here!

In 1997, the youngest director in television was just 17 years old and that person was me. In this episode I talk about how I got into television and how I was the director and script-writer for a successful light entertainment show at such a young age.

I have 60 minutes with pure, straightforward techno for you. Nothing more, nothing less, just the raw essence of the genre. Let's dive in! You will hear tracks from Altinbas, Border One, Oscar Mulero, Refracted and many others. Tracklist 01 Ferdinger - Einoede 02 Altinbas - Tenacity 03 Ribé & Roll Dann - Pugna 04 Border One - Prism 05 Matthieu Benjamin - Life Expectancy 06 P.E.A.R.L. - Infinite Stars 07 Planetary Assault Systems - Devotion (Truncate Remix) 08 KR!Z - Evil Eye 09 Aregone - Habana 10 Osse - Restless Experimenter 11 Oscar Mulero - Gradiente De Voltaje 12 GRZ (SP) - 221 13 Pfirter - Altered States 14 Viels & Pyramidal Decode - Anomalia 15 Refracted - Meta.m4a 16 Ø [Phase] - Human Error (Stef Mendesidis Remix) http://www.lowfrequencypodcast.net https://www.facebook.com/lowfrequencypodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsmestevedj https://soundcloud.com/st-eve_dj

The interview begins @ 6:24 In this enlightening conversation with Dr. James Hollis, renowned Jungian analyst, we dive deep into the psychic underpinnings of our religious traditions and explore the profound concept of the soul. Using Jung's understanding of God as a starting point, we traverse the labyrinth of depth psychology, examining not religious theology but the spiritual essence embedded within our psyche. Dr. Hollis challenges preconceived notions of Western healing approaches, underscoring the importance of addressing long-term developmental tasks contributing to our life's suffering and our existential quest for meaning. We probe into the power of choice, its pivotal role in harmonizing our inner and outer worlds, and the necessity of viewing our lives through a transpersonal lens. In a contemplative reflection on his own life and the influence of Jungian theory, Dr. Hollis encourages us all to engage in a deeper dialogue with our lives, acknowledging the humbling realization that we aren't truly in control. Our discussion pivots to the human propensity for constructing theology, culture, and structures as conduits to the mystery of existence, bearing the psychological imprints of their originators. We navigate the intricate dynamics of resistance within the relationship between ego and the unconscious, emphasizing our responsibility for the choices we make. The existential query is central to our exploration: "What stirs your spirit to evolve and redefine your life?" We touch upon cultural sickness, institutional failure, and the potential for growth within tradition, culminating in a discourse on gender fluidity, the impact of consumerism, and the essence of a truly healing analysis. This exploration offers listeners the tools to navigate towards their own 'true north', fostering a stronger connection with their intuitive inner life. Join us as we transcend the diversions of popular culture, and dive into the depths of our collective psyche. Bio: James Hollis, Ph. D., was born in Springfield, Illinois, and graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82). He is presently a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C. He served as Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas for many years and now was Executive Director of the Jung Society of Washington until 2019, and now serves on the JSW Board of Directors. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first Director of Training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is Vice-President Emeritus of the Philemon Foundation. Additionally, he is a Professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston. He lives with his wife Jill, an artist and retired therapist, in Washington, DC. Together they have three living children and eight grand-children. He has written a total of eighteen books, which have been translated into Swedish, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, Turkish, Italian, Korean, Finnish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Farsi, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, Serbian, Latvian, Ukranian and Czech. Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com

We talk with Caroline McManus about her piece “Maximally Likable: The Stay-at-Home Girlfriend and the White-Collar Woman.” Refracted identities, TikTok, 21st century ressentiment, and wellness routines. Stay in touch with us by subscribing to our newsletter. Find subscription plans, print issues, and merch at our online store. Music/beats by producer aLiVE of Muamin Collective. Piece: https://www.clereviewofbooks.com/writing/stay-at-home-girlfriend-white-collar-woman Newsletter: https://www.clereviewofbooks.com/newsletter Store: https://www.clereviewofbooks.com/store Muamin Collective Bandcamp: https://muamincollective.bandcamp.com/album/tailor-made

Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee fight Cain and Bloodthirst in the Kusing Guild's sewers — but Skaad and Nektis have other plans. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: familial trauma, depictions of toxic parents, fantasy violence, detailed descriptions of gore, and descriptions of reanimated corpses. CREDITS: Title - Without Protection by Gala Mukomolova. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Introduction: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24Greeks: Christ is foolishness to polytheists, and to intellectuals who embrace philosophy over religionJews:  He is also unacceptable to the Jews (generally speaking).The Muslim view of Christ is similar to the Jewish view.JewsJesus was a failed Messiah, or rabbi whose claims were exaggerated.Early Judaism: magicianCrucifixion stumbling block. Seizing on victorious imagery, as opposed to the language of sacrifice. (Refer to lessons 3, 4, 5, and 6.)Much of reaction to Christians is historically conditioned: pogroms, crusades, discrimination, etc.Many Jews have met few authentic disciples of Christ.For more on Judaism, listen to this podcast.IslamJesus was only a prophet, and inferior to Muhammad.Affirmation: prophethood, sinlessness, miracles, Second Coming, virgin birth, Word of GodShirk (association), the unforgiveable sinFor more on Islam, please read our book Jesus & Islam, or listen to the podcasts on the actions and words of Muhammad (the Hadith).The uniqueness of salvation through Christ is offensive to moderns, as it was to the ancients. Modern responses:Use the lingo of the narrow road but more as rhetoric than really putting our weight behind it.Universalism: “Accidental” salvation through Christ? Is there an alternative interpretation of John 14:6?If we really have free will, it is hard to see how everyone will eventually make it.  The non-Christian variety of universalism (all will be ultimately saved) is unbiblical.Some Christians think that some Jews, Muslims, Taoists et al will be saved through Christ, even if they have not  understood who Christ is. Somehow his Spirit is at work among them, and they have an implicit understanding of the Truth.Some hold that, since only an explicit understanding and an explicit faith save, the genuine seekers among the world's religions will receive a post-mortem opportunity to learn about Christ.Yet God is the ultimate Judge (1 Pet 2:23). And he tells us to tell them(Matt 28:18-20; 2 Cor 2:14, 5:18-6:1; Rev 12:11).Redefinition of toleranceTolerance of persons vs. tolerance of ideas. Modern tolerance of ideas entails the pretense that, in some sense, all ideas are equal.Tolerance requires disagreement.Beware simplistic, patronizing attitudes on the part of the "tolerant" -- who seldom have any tolerance or patience for biblical Christians who hold to salvation through Christ.Christianity is both exclusive (John 14:6; Acts 4:12) and inclusive (1 Tim 2:4; Rev 7:9). We want everyone to come to the party -- yet we are not the ones deciding who gets admitted. (It is God's party.)Yet these modern responses do not work. Put simply, Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one will get to the Father but through him (John 14:6).There is only one monotheistic religion that correctly understands Christ.Next podcast: What the Atheists are Missing

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.The final three podcasts in Christ Through the Ages explore how Christ has been refracted through human thinking. We begin with the polytheists (think Hindu); next time we will discuss monotheists (think Muslims); in the last lesson we will consider the atheists.There are many differing refractions / reflections of Christ in man-made religions.Baha'i: Many paths to GodBuddhist: enlightenment—but to what?New Age movement: we are all gods / christs (we just don't realize it).Once again, beware differing Christs (2 Cor 11:2-4)!Knowing something about how others believe is helpful.Enhances our appreciation of what we have in Christ.Enables us better to connect with members of other faiths.Increases our conviction about the fundamentals of the faith.HinduismWelcome to the pantheon! If all faiths are valid, then in a sense none of them is true.Yet the Hindu gods and goddesses are not necessarily virtuous.Moreover, Hinduism teaches the ultimate dissolution of relationships and individuality.By the way, Jesus never visited India.Idolatry: we become like what we worshipWorship the goddess of wealth (Lakshmi), become materialistic.Devote yourself to a violent and vengeful deity (like the blood-drinking Kali), and what behaviors may be rationalized?The most "loving" Hindu deity, Krishna, cavorts with the cowherds. Hardly a model to emulate!The gods and goddesses are not, fundamentally, moral.They are created in man's image.So it is with all the pantheons: Greek, Roman, Nordic, Egyptian, Babylonian, etc.Therefore we can't just add Christ to a pantheon. He claims unique and exclusive worship (John 14:6; Acts 4:12).BuddhismParallels emphasized (temptation, self-control, compassion), but these are minor.The differences are major:Buddha did not die for our sins.Buddhism is originally agnostic, or even atheistic.Our condition of sinfulness is ultimately unreal, since human souls do not even exist.Don't be deceived. Christ is not found in the polytheistic religions (even if a few of this teachings appear there).Scriptural thought: Ephesians 4:3-7There is only one God -- monotheism, not polytheism, is the correct stance. This is a central doctrine of biblical religion (Deuteronomy 6:4-5 -- see also Matthew 22:34-40).There is only one faith -- as attractive as liberal "tolerance" may be, it is incoherent: not all faiths can be valid, since they contradict one another.There is only one Lord -- and we have enough room in our hearts to serve only one (Matthew 6:24).For more podcasts on world religions, click here.Next: Christ Refracted in the World: The Monotheists

Galatians 5:16-26

Galatians 5:22-24 and Titus 2:11-14