Podcasts about rites

The collect has not only changed since Vatican II, but it has changed throughout the history of the Church. In this episode, Fr. Fessio explains what the development of the Collect from the very beginning of the Church.

There are thresholds in a woman's life that cannot be rushed, intellectualized, or controlled. Thresholds that leave us no choice but surrender to the death of our old identity. And yet so many women expect to move through the journey of matrescence – the initiation of conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum – as if they were simply physiological events to manage, get through, and bounce back from as quickly as possible. And yet, these are some of the most transformational rites of a passage a woman can go through. They're meant to initiate the mother through her psychic death and rebirth. Because she does not only birth a baby, she also births a new version of herself.  In this episode, Christina McBoyle Louise and I go deep into the sacred rites of passage embedded into the very design of every woman's body, exploring what it truly means to descend and become initiated women. We also explore Sacred Union as yet another major rite of passage that burns away our masks, preferences, and unconscious patterns–and opens our hearts to Love and Truth. You'll love this episode if you're curious to better understand and embrace the great feminine thresholds, from motherhood to Sacred Union. In this episode, we explore: Matresence: the spiritual, psychological, and identity-level transformation through motherhood  Why the feminine rites of passage happen through the body How birth is the most opening, most psychedelic experience a woman will ever move through What feminine descent means for us practically  What are the real roots of postpartum depression  How to prepare your heart, womb, and soul to receive life What Sacred Union truly asks of us and how it shatters every fantasy we carried into it Why Christina believes that true Sacred Union is only possible within  marriage Learning to receive support as one of the greatest initiations of motherhood  

In this episode, Michael Meade examines how collective fear and overwhelm can knock the ego off balance and lead to stress and despair. Since the world will not settle soon, the unity and wholeness so sorely missing in the outer world must be found within us. As things fall apart the "knowing self" within moves closer to the surface, seeking to become more conscious to us.     Despite the troubles they cause, critical turning points in life intend to change us from within, giving us access to imagination and wisdom from the deeper self while also learning to deliver something of our true self to a troubled world. The centering and guiding power of the deep self gives us our innate sense of meaning, a true source of coherence and a instinctive sense of purpose.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can learn more about connecting to the deep self by taking Michael Meade's new course "Rites of Passage" that explores how timely and timeless practices of rites of passage can help us navigate a changing world and connect more deeply to inner wisdom and our unique genius   Purchase and learn more at: store.mosaicvoices.org     You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth     Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

Joined by Heidi (Unfiltered Rise) to discuss some of the most disturbing rites and rituals done under the guise of religion. From flagellation, self-mutilation, blood, and cannibalism to public confession, shaming, and so much more. What groups or cults perform these rituals, and why? Follow Heidi at www.unfilteredrisepodcast.com https://open.spotify.com/show/4pzqktZNcGNZhzAeF9Zd3Q?si=BLmOZCUrTfe2o5XuGqYW7g IG @unfilteredrise_podcast  X @UnfilteredRise On Patreon   #flagellation #cutting #burning #bloodsacrifice #foreskin #sacrifice #drugging #forcedconfession #publicshaming #isolation #sensorydeprivation #exorcism #fire #darkcovenants #sexualtranscendence #fire #pain #possession #burial #death #mutilation

Song: Walk Me Home Music by: Una McCann   Notes: What do you do with anger? Can you set shame gently aside so you can get out of the way of what's coming through you and wants to be voiced? How do you move through times of doubt and grief to do what you are called to do? Una shares with us a beautiful song companion for walking each other home, and we explore these questions and so, so much more in this extended conversation.    Songwriter Info: Una McCann is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland where she works as a choir leader and songwriter.  She has been leading groups in harmony since her school days and has been working with adult choirs for 15 years.   Una is a proud and active member of the UK Charity The Natural Voice Network, and works in line with the principle that we are all born to sing.  She is passionate about the power of song and creativity to transform lives. Song writing is a part of life that sustains and supports Una.  She writes melodies and words that she needs to hear in that moment and is always delighted when they resonate with other people too.   In her spare time, Una enjoys running singing holidays and retreats.   Sharing Info: Una says: "Please sing these songs; they were born to be sung.  If you make money through singing the songs and would like to support me in my work as a song carrier, please purchase songs through my website or drop me an email for more options."   Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:05:32 Start time of reprise: 01:28:35   Links: Website: www.unamccann.org Facebook: Una McCann Music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unamccann47/  Rhiannon: https://rhiannonmusic.com/home  Earthsong camps with John Bowker: https://www.earthsong.ie/about-earthsong A note in sand or water: https://youtu.be/-CZlrgq8syE?si=VzijHkmvxuPUJ7MD  The first song Una remembers singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QfXXj8RoPk&t=32s  Stéphane Grappelli – musicians of the eyes and musicians of the ears: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phane_Grappelli Una's Soundcloud – Henrietta!: https://soundcloud.com/unamccann/henrietta  Tara Brach – teachings of kindness and wellbeing: https://www.tarabrach.com/  Natural Voices Network: https://www.naturalvoice.net/  Indigo Girls: https://www.indigogirls.com/  The Roches: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Roches  Airplane: https://youtu.be/MhVcbRldEfs?si=rubOOaeZ2S8lXF-a (from the Indigo Girls 1992 “Rites of Passage” album – my gift to Una was finding the song she loved!) Gamelan instrument: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan    Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, major, harmonized   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

Some musicians learn the blues. Others are raised inside it.Today I sit down with Doyle Bramhall II, one of the most distinctive voices in modern blues guitar and contemporary roots music. Raised in Texas as the son of legendary musician Doyle Bramhall, he grew up surrounded by the raw musical energy of the Austin music scene, absorbing the sounds of blues and rock from an early age.Doyle has built a remarkable career as a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer, collaborating with artists including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. John, Gregg Allman, Sheryl Crow, and Erykah Badu. His playing style is instantly recognizable, partly because he plays left-handed with a guitar strung for a right-handed player and flipped upside down.We dive into the fascinating origins of his musical journey, including the moment when a visit from someone special inspired him to take the guitar seriously. Doyle shares his insight into his personal work developing the Ultimate Breakthrough, a process designed to support energetic and consciousness shifts aligned with one's purpose.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[07:53] Growing up inside the Austin blues scene[17:03] How playing guitar upside down led to the Eric Clapton gig[38:54] From the Fabulous Thunderbirds to the Archangels[44:05] How Stevie's death sent Doyle into a two-year heroin spiral[57:51] What made Sly Stone one of the most innovative artists who ever lived[01:23:46] Staying sober while working with plant medicine[01:35:14] The chain of synchronicities that led Doyle from isolation to his life's calling[01:55:23] How Doyle's healing practice works and happens during a session[02:07:55] The three influences that shaped Doyle as a musicianRelated The Life Stylist Episodes:Not Just For Sleep: Melatonin | The Master Molecule + Next Level Biohacks w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Future Of Chronic Pain & Injury Healing W/ Drs. Matt Cook & John Lieurance | PodcastHeal Your Chronic Pain & Disease Now w/ Regenerative Medicine Feat. Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Mega Quadcast! Life, Death & Love w/ Dr. John Lieurance, Josh Trent & Cal Callahan | PodcastMiracle Stem Cell + Laser Treatments for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastPsychedelic Journey & Jetlag Resilience, Mega-Dose Methylene Blue & Melatonin w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastPornography, Parenting, Psychedelics & Rites of Passage w/ Josh Trent & Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastSupercharged Stem Cells, Prostate Power & Next Level Nutraceuticals w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Human Design: Break Your Conditioning & Embody Your Power | PodcastElle Macpherson: The Journey from Fashion & Fame to Surrender, Service, and Spiritual Wisdom | PodcastResources Mentioned:The Arc Angels | WikipediaDoyle Bramhall | WikipediaThe Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins | WebsiteHot Pepper | WebsiteREAD: A Course in Miracles by Helen Shucman | BookREAD: Alcoholics Anonymous by AAWS | BookREAD: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | WebsiteREAD: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan | BookCarl Jung | WikipediaREAD: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda | BookFind more from Doyle:Doyle Bramhall II | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:FOUR SIGMATIC | Get a FREE bag of Four Sigmatic Original Mushroom Coffee—organic, third‑party tested, with lion's mane and chaga. Just pay shipping at foursigmatic.com/lukeREAL PROVISIONS | Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.JUST THRIVE | Head to justthrivehealth.com and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.LVLUP Health | Visit lukestorey.com/lvlup and use code LUKE15 to save 15%.

This week we discuss both punishment and seasonal rites. We talk about the importance of these, how they're used within the nation, and even create a few of our own. We even add some extra tribal and personal flair to how they can be enacted. Thanks for Listening!Want to show us some love? Support us at: ko-fi.com/rageacrosstheinternetWant to Talk to us?Website:  Rage Across the InternetJoin the Forums to get the Code for our discord and come chat with us!Email: rageacrosspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @rageacrossFacebook: Rage Across the InternetWe've got a YouTube too, check it Right HereSeason 6's Theme: Swirling Storm @royaltyfreeaudiovault 

Mérites de la nuit du destinLes veillées de Ramadhan  - Épisode 1Émission live "Les veillées de Ramadhan" du mardi 10 mars 2026____________________________________________

In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Dr. Lenni George to talk about her new book, The Rites of Hekate: From the Dirt to the Divine. Released in December and praised by Peter Mark Adams, it's a rare work that stands firmly in both scholarship and lived devotional practice without compromising either.We explore how the book came into being, and the very personal experiences that shaped it. Lenni shares the story of creating her moon and poison gardens — six white-flowering beds dedicated to lunar rites, a Strophalos wheel set into the soil, and a dark moon garden of baneful plants. What began as a strange inner shove became something tangible, culminating in the discovery of an old key unearthed from the earth — a potent symbol for a goddess of thresholds.Our conversation moves into a powerful regression hypnotherapy session in which Lenni encountered herself as a deaf beggar woman in medieval Europe. That experience took on deeper meaning as she was writing about Hekate's hordes — the gathering of the lost and the forgotten. Later, while teaching in Greece, she saw how deeply that current resonated with others who recognized their own experiences of grief, death, and exile within it.We also discuss:Hekate's evolution from pre-Olympian titaness to Chaldean cosmic mediator — and her later distortion during the witch trials into a dark caricature of feminine power.How patriarchal narratives reshaped the image of the goddess, and why her resurgence now feels culturally significant.Lenni's four-quadrant magical framework — beginning with dirt, ancestry, and embodied practice before reaching toward the cosmic and ceremonial.The necessity of critical thinking, ethical boundaries, and non-transactional devotion in serious magical work.Lenni also shares her transpersonal work, including encounters within what she calls her “inner lab,” and a striking experience with an entity known as the Timekeeper that reframed a personal health crisis through symbolic ritual.In the Plus Show, we go deeper into liminality — not as an aesthetic, but as a lived condition. We unpack Hekate's role as psychopomp and threshold-walker, the metaphysics of in-between states, and why so many modern practitioners feel called to borderlands — social, ancestral, ecological, and spiritual. We talk crossroads rituals, altered states, hybrid identities, and the initiatory tension of standing between worlds.This is a conversation about soil and scholarship. About lost souls and moonlit rites. About grounding devotion in ethics and lived experience while still daring to stand at the crossroads.If you feel called to the threshold, this one's for you.Show notes:Get the Book: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/the-rites-of-hekate/dr-lenni-george/9781916756373?srsltid=AfmBOoqJkwtxuSU8BbDyfflNp0dyjadqJd2KLlCsGGCvn-2qyw6hGgpDHouse of Zophiel (Events) https://www.houseofzophiel.com/Voice of Zophiel Podcast https://houseofzophiel.libsyn.com/

Why was this one called Master of Rites? Talk amongst yourselves. The post WH40k Book Club Episode #167 – Master of Rites by Rob Young appeared first on WH40K Book Club.

Aquest proper diumenge, a les 17:30h a la Parròquia, tindrà lloc un concert amb l'orquestra Ars Medica, formació nascuda en el si del col·legi de metges de Barcelona i l'orquestra de cambra de la Garriga, que oferiran un repertori amb obres de Mikhail Glinka, Georges Bizet i Aram Khatxaturian. Amb la concertino de l'orquestra Ars Medica, Ingrid López, n'hem parlat. L'entrada Diumenge a la Parròquia, concert a benefici de Càrites. En parlem amb la violinista Ingrid López ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

Jay Mumford and Pablo Martin from The Du-Rites team up to talk about 1970s cleaning companies, identifying hip-hop source records, drumming on pillows, blizzard jams, getting booed off stage, trolling gear heads, Danger Mouse's keyboard collection, and African thumb pianos, plus they reveal why they're the "Steely Dan of Funk..."Check out The Du-Rites!Websites: https://thedurites.bandcamp.com/ | https://jaymumfordmusic.com/ | https://lululewis.bandcamp.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/thedurites | https://www.facebook.com/theduritesGive the Drummer Some (funk drummer interviews): https://jaymumfordmusic.com/give-the-drummer-some/40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my weekly funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show https://www.funkygrooveshow.com, every Friday night at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Send me a text, yo!Support the show

This week we're discussing every album by Squirrel Bait. Formed in Louisville in the early 80s, Squirrel Bait was a huge influence on what would eventually become emo. While their sound is far closer to Washington DC emo-core bands like Rites of Spring and Embrace, they made a significant impact within their short existence. Members of Squirrel Bait later went on to form Slint, Bastro, and Gastr Del Sol, among others.   [I realize at one point I accidentally say "Alex MacKaye" instead of "Alec." I'm sure there are other errors in this video, but that's the only one driving me crazy.]   Intro 00:00 Who Is Squirrel Bait? 2:21 "Squirrelbait Youth" 5:54 The First Demo 7:19 The Legend of Britt Walford 7:58 The Second Demo 11:27 How They Got Signed 14:38 Self-titled EP 19:56 Skag Heaven 24:54 How They Broke Up 30:42 What the Members Went on to Do 35:03 Closing Thoughts/Outro 37:04   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Join the Patreon, it rules: https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Mike's music: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   Tom Osman's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple, Website Podcast on Spotify, YouTube     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you've ever watched your child struggle and felt that almost unbearable pull to step in, fix it, smooth it over, or make it disappear, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with author and parent coach Michelle Icard to explore why setbacks—real, uncomfortable, sometimes humiliating ones—are not detours from development but the very path toward adulthood.Michelle joins me to talk about her latest book, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success, and to unpack why adolescence is meant to include missteps, awkward experiments, and moments of regret. We explore rites of passage, identity formation, impression management, and the fine line between support and overprotection. Most importantly, we discuss how parents can respond when things go sideways in ways that build resilience rather than shame.Episode Highlights:[0:00] – Why we revert to old parenting habits, even when we know better[2:06] – Why watching kids struggle is painful—and why that discomfort is necessary[5:00] – Rites of passage: separating, stumbling, and reintegrating wiser[9:46] – “Am I doing this for them, or for me?” A powerful parenting pause[10:28] – Impression management: how teens hide, deflect, and protect their identity[15:00] – Modeling mistakes out loud so kids can learn how adults process setbacks[18:25] – Friend shifts, value testing, and why adolescence requires trial and error[21:21] – Why insisting on values can backfire—and how to invite real conversation instead[26:33] – Curiosity over correction when teens embrace rigid or controversial ideas[30:52] – Why natural consequences are often enough—and why piling on rarely helps[38:11] – Failure vs. setback: when disconnection becomes the real danger[40:00] – Contain, Resolve, Evolve: a three-step model for responding to setbacks[43:45] – Letting the bruise heal: why parents must eventually stop poking[46:23] – The turkey story: a rite of passage, public shame, and lasting growth[51:00] – The question parents answered almost unanimously: would you erase the hard years?Links & Resources:8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success by Michelle IcardHomesick and Happy by Michael Thompson14 Talks by Age 14 by Michelle IcardMichelleIcard.comErving Goffman: The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Scott Galloway: Notes on Being a Man Sarah Rosensweet: Reimagine Peaceful Parenting Dr. Devorah Heitner: Mentoring Kids in a Connected World Dr. Lisa Damour: Untangling 10-20If this episode has helped you, remember to rate, follow, and share the Self-Driven Child Podcast. Your support helps us reach more people and create more content that makes a difference.If you have a high school aged student and would like to talk about putting a tutoring or college plan together, reach out to Ned's company, PrepMatters at www.prepmatters.com

In this episode, Brady from Apokalipsus Historia shares a deep dive into the etymology of "God," exploring its possible Odinic roots, linguistic connections, and cultural implications. This conversation sheds light on how language encodes ancestral and mythological stories that shape our worldview today.Greyhorn Pagans:Support us on PatreonWebsiteSupport FireFaeBrady/Apokalupsis Historia:SubstackYouTube ChannelPodcast recorded with Riverside Studios:Join RiversideMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Best Free Music in TownKey Topics:The etymology of "God" from Proto-Indo-European roots related to pouring, libation, and sacrificeThe connection between Odin's names (like Gotter) and the Christian deityHow place names like Goth and Gotland reflect ancient associations with rivers, gushing waters, and possibly the divineThe linguistic evolution of Odin's name in Germanic and Latin sourcesThe symbolic significance of sacrifices, libations, and water in pagan and Odinic traditionsThe potential pun and link between "Goth" and Odin, emphasizing the idea of "Father" or "Creator"The cultural importance of horses, trees, and blood offerings in Goth and Norse contextsThe influence of linguistic and mythic connections on modern Gothic architecture, literature, and media imageryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518/support.Make sure to subscribe to our Patreon for more!Greyhorn Pagans Patreon

Are you afraid you're shrinking instead of growing? My conversation today with Ron Pevny will completely change how you see your later years. We've been taught to fight aging, but indigenous cultures knew that becoming an elder is a spiritual pinnacle we must prepare for. Ron reveals the difference between just getting older and stepping into the fullness of who you were always meant to be. 00:00 The Lost Art of Conscious Aging03:17 Defining the Shift from Midlife to Elderhood06:14 What is the True Elder Archetype?09:25 How Western Society Lost Its Elders13:15 The Impact of Family Breakdown on Aging19:41 The Maori: A 12-Year Training to Become an Elder25:00 Why Aging Should Feel Exciting, Not Dreadful29:33 Beyond "Active Aging": The Real Gift of Elderhood31:50 Spirituality as the Essence of Conscious Aging35:12 Rites of Passage: Why We Need More Than a Party40:04 The "Space Between" and Preparing for Death44:19 Finding Support & Ron's Resources LEARN MORE ABOUT RON PEVNY:· Website: [CenterforConsciousEldering.com]· Book: Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Outer Realm welcomes back Marilynn Hughes Date: February 26th, 2026 EP: 686 TOPIC: Marilynn will be discussing her book “ THE ALIENS OF THE REDEMPTION: The Mysterious Role of Extraterrestrials in Salvation History and Ancient Sacred Texts “ - The book Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Marilynn: "Marilynn Hughes founded The Out-of-Body Travel Foundation in 2003 (Mission: Reduce Spiritual Hunger Worldwide). Marilynn has experienced, researched, written, and taught about Out of Body Travel and Mysticism since 1987 and has spoken on dozens of radio and television programs to discuss her thousands of out of body experiences. She has studied the Ancient Sacred Texts of all Major and Minor World Religions, as well as Catholic Mystical, Ascetical, Biblical, Doctrinal, Dogmatic, Systematic, Liturgical, Catechetical and Moral Theology. She has also studied Individual Schools of Theology, to include Franciscan, Carmelite, Ignatian, Dominican, and Benedictine. Marilynn has also trained as a Remote Viewer in Transdimensional, Controlled and Associative Remote Viewing and is a Hypnotherapist. She received certifications in various psychological and therapeutic modalities including NLP, REBT, CBT, ACT, DBT, MBCT, EFT, TFT, SFBT and NBA Therapies. Marilynn Hughes has authored 138 books, 40 magazines and 18 CD's on Out of Body Travel and Comparative Religious Mysticism including her seminal classic The Mysteries of the Redemption: A Treatise on Out-of-Body Travel and Mysticism, which was in development to become a feature film/tv series. She was featured in the documentary film, The Road to Armageddon: A Spiritual Documentary, and in Documentary Film Productions: The Grand Phases of the Soul, The Stairway from Earth to Heaven, How to Have an Out-of-Body Experience, The Tao of Mysticism, The Initiations into the Mysteries, The Rites of Passage, The Prayer of the Twelfth Hour and At the Feet of the Masters. She is the author of an English Language Encyclopedia of Ancient Sacred Texts, The Voice of the Prophets: Wisdom of the Ages (In Twelve Volumes). Her out of body travel work has been featured in The Encyclopedia of the Unseen World, by Constance Victoria Briggs and in Extra-Planetary Experiences: Alien Human Contact and the Expansion of Consciousness, (along with Dr. Edgar Mitchell and Ingo Swann) by Dr. Thomas Streicher. KC Armstrong, (Former Producer of the Howard Stern Show), in his book named Marilynn as one of thirteen Simply Amazing Women. Marilynn Hughes has been the subject of several Research Studies including The Out-of-Body Experiment by Alex Tsakiris of Skeptiko. Marilynn Hughes and Dr. Rudy Schild (Professor Emeritus Astrophysics Harvard) co-authored a chapter entitled The Science for Moral Law. She has been featured to speak about Out-of-Body Travel on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, Midnight in the Desert with Art Bell, the Joan Rivers Show among others. Marilynn Hughes was on the the original board of The Dr. Edgar Mitchell Foundation for Research into Extraordinary Experiences and is a continuing contributor. She came across her vocation unexpectedly. When she was nine years old, she had her first profound out of body experience wherein she saw the heavens open and a beautiful marble staircase surrounded by angels which led to the throne of God. In this experience, she was told many things, among them that He would return to her later in her life and give her a mission to fulfill in relation to out of body travel. When she was 22 years old, she had her first out-of-body experience in adulthood which began a process of journaling which would unleash thousands of out of body travel and mystical experiences over the next decades." Marilynn Hughes The Out-of-Body Travel Foundation https://outofbodytravel.org MarilynnHughes@outofbodytravel.org

Les mérites de demander pardon (فضل الاستغفار) – une discussion sur l'importance et les avantages du repentir dans l'islam.

This episode will unveil how the Christian calendar's specific feasts and holy days might be employed for the benefit of God's people and the worship of triune God. Often related to the events that occurred in the life of Jesus, the church is right to remember, observe, and realize all elements of Christ's life as God became human and dwelt among people in his resolve to save his people from their sin by his atoning sacrifice. While not prescribed as the only method for Christian worship, this text advocates for the Christian calendar's usage and employment so that the church accurately and gainfully receives the benefit of realization and experience through the feasts and holy days of the Christian calendar.

The Outer Realm welcomes back Marilynn Hughes Date: February 26th, 2026 EP: 686 TOPIC: Marilynn will be discussing her book “ THE ALIENS OF THE REDEMPTION: The Mysterious Role of Extraterrestrials in Salvation History and Ancient Sacred Texts “ - The book Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Marilynn: "Marilynn Hughes founded The Out-of-Body Travel Foundation in 2003 (Mission: Reduce Spiritual Hunger Worldwide). Marilynn has experienced, researched, written, and taught about Out of Body Travel and Mysticism since 1987 and has spoken on dozens of radio and television programs to discuss her thousands of out of body experiences. She has studied the Ancient Sacred Texts of all Major and Minor World Religions, as well as Catholic Mystical, Ascetical, Biblical, Doctrinal, Dogmatic, Systematic, Liturgical, Catechetical and Moral Theology. She has also studied Individual Schools of Theology, to include Franciscan, Carmelite, Ignatian, Dominican, and Benedictine. Marilynn has also trained as a Remote Viewer in Transdimensional, Controlled and Associative Remote Viewing and is a Hypnotherapist. She received certifications in various psychological and therapeutic modalities including NLP, REBT, CBT, ACT, DBT, MBCT, EFT, TFT, SFBT and NBA Therapies. Marilynn Hughes has authored 138 books, 40 magazines and 18 CD's on Out of Body Travel and Comparative Religious Mysticism including her seminal classic The Mysteries of the Redemption: A Treatise on Out-of-Body Travel and Mysticism, which was in development to become a feature film/tv series. She was featured in the documentary film, The Road to Armageddon: A Spiritual Documentary, and in Documentary Film Productions: The Grand Phases of the Soul, The Stairway from Earth to Heaven, How to Have an Out-of-Body Experience, The Tao of Mysticism, The Initiations into the Mysteries, The Rites of Passage, The Prayer of the Twelfth Hour and At the Feet of the Masters. She is the author of an English Language Encyclopedia of Ancient Sacred Texts, The Voice of the Prophets: Wisdom of the Ages (In Twelve Volumes). Her out of body travel work has been featured in The Encyclopedia of the Unseen World, by Constance Victoria Briggs and in Extra-Planetary Experiences: Alien Human Contact and the Expansion of Consciousness, (along with Dr. Edgar Mitchell and Ingo Swann) by Dr. Thomas Streicher. KC Armstrong, (Former Producer of the Howard Stern Show), in his book named Marilynn as one of thirteen Simply Amazing Women. Marilynn Hughes has been the subject of several Research Studies including The Out-of-Body Experiment by Alex Tsakiris of Skeptiko. Marilynn Hughes and Dr. Rudy Schild (Professor Emeritus Astrophysics Harvard) co-authored a chapter entitled The Science for Moral Law. She has been featured to speak about Out-of-Body Travel on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, Midnight in the Desert with Art Bell, the Joan Rivers Show among others. Marilynn Hughes was on the the original board of The Dr. Edgar Mitchell Foundation for Research into Extraordinary Experiences and is a continuing contributor. She came across her vocation unexpectedly. When she was nine years old, she had her first profound out of body experience wherein she saw the heavens open and a beautiful marble staircase surrounded by angels which led to the throne of God. In this experience, she was told many things, among them that He would return to her later in her life and give her a mission to fulfill in relation to out of body travel. When she was 22 years old, she had her first out-of-body experience in adulthood which began a process of journaling which would unleash thousands of out of body travel and mystical experiences over the next decades."

Les mérites de dire Soubhanallah, al Hamdoulillah, La ilaha illallah et Allahou akbar.

Episode 99 - Murdock and Marvel: 2025 In a year so recent that we don't even have Eisners for it yet, comics continued to thrive and movie ticket sales continued to dive.  It was a great time to be a comic retailer, but a very bad year if you happen to be a political cartoonist.  Lets talk about the year that was 2025. Preshow New era of Daredevil comic begins in March: https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/daredevil-stephanie-phillips-lee-garbett-new-era-true-believer-blind-bags-march-2026  The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame Judges Choices Dan's Favorite The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil v8 #15-25, Daredevil: Unleash Hell – Red Band #1-5, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1-3, Timeslide #1, Alligator Loki Holiday Special #1, Women of Marvel: She-Devils #1, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur 10th Anniversary Special #1, Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil #19, Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1, Undead Iron Fist #2 Writer: Saladin Ahmed (#15-25)  Pencils: Luigi Zagaria (#15), Aaron Kuder (#16-19), Jose Luis (#20, #24-25), Luis and Carlos Nieto (#21-23)  Inks: Luigi Zagaria (#15), Aaron Kuder (#16-19), Oren Junior (#20, #24-25), Junior and Carlos Neito (#21, #23), Junior, Nieto and Jonas Trindade (#22)  As we open the year, the Introductory Rites storyline continues: Daredevil and Elektra find her private investigator dead in an alley, and the tension between them is thick. Matt insists he's chasing Jason, not causing collateral damage — and Father Javi backs him up later at Saint Nicholas, reminding him that not every tragedy is God's doing. But before Matt can steady himself, a scream in the night leads him to a rooftop encounter with the sin demon Wrath — fast, brutal, overwhelming. Matt gets absolutely wrecked and blacks out.  He wakes up shaken, served with a legal summons from Nelson & North Legal Services. Foggy is suing Saint Nick's over Matt beating down a would-be pimp, Chris Rizzollo — and Matt is convinced a demon is behind it. He tries to exorcise Foggy with scripture, only to learn the hard way that when he burned his priestly clothes, he gave up that authority. The demon inside Foggy taunts him: judgment is coming. Even She-Hulk can't help — legally, Matt has to defend the youth home himself.  Meanwhile, the horror escalates. Matt finds part of Bullseye's detached arm in an alley and soon discovers Wrath again — only this time, when he looks closely, he sees Jason's face inside the monster. Realizing he can't fight this with holy words, Matt tries violence, but Wrath slips away. Back at Saint Nick's, the kids are divided — some happy to see him, others angry and afraid. And as Foggy challenges him to beat him in court to learn where Cole North is, we see North barely alive… with Wrath looming over him.  Courtroom Matt returns, defending Saint Nicholas himself while Foggy — still demon-possessed — tears him apart on the stand. During a recess in the park, Matt admits he's ready to concede. That's when the demon Pride abandons Foggy in fury, claiming Wrath will finish Matt anyway. Free at last, Foggy points him to the building where North and Jason are being held. Inside? A massacre. Daredevil finds North barely breathing before Wrath attacks again and forces Matt into the cruelest choice imaginable: save Foggy… or Bullseye.  In the final rooftop showdown, Matt refuses to play the demon's game. He saves Foggy without hesitation and even throws a line to the one-armed Bullseye — who misses and plummets to the street below. Wrath releases Jason and declares Daredevil “worthy of hell” before vanishing. Days later, Elektra tells Matt she still can't find Kingpin. Matt offers to help — she declines. And in a quiet, heavy final beat, Matt returns to Saint Nicholas one last time… to apologize, and to say goodbye.  In the second and final storyline of volume 8, Rites of Reconciliation, It opens with Matt wakes up from devil-and-Bullseye nightmares and we find him living with Nyla Skin—someone he first connected with back when he was “Jack” and had lost his memory. He's freelancing legal advice through an app, trying to be semi-functional, but of course a missing girl case pulls him back into the suit. What starts as a simple disappearance turns into a full-blown bio-horror situation: spores, infected tenants, shady corporate cover-ups, and Justin Stromwyn reborn as the fungal monster Lionsmane. Nyla actually saves Matt with a coded clue, and he finishes the job with industrial fungicide—because sometimes the devil fights mold with hardware-store science.  Meanwhile, Hell's Kitchen is tearing itself apart under a new gang called Nouvelle Direction. Matt learns that Cole North has been working with Elektra—and yeah, that stings. He clashes with Taskmaster (who was hired to kill him), gets his senses scrambled by grenades, and Elektra swoops in for the save. Matt tries to talk feelings; Elektra shuts that down immediately. Back home, Nyla calls him out for always leaving, always choosing the mask. She's right. He walks away realizing he's pushed almost everyone out of his life.  Back in the red suit, Matt rescues Father Javi, reconnects with Elektra, and starts chasing the real power behind Nouvelle Direction. Bodies begin turning up—gang leaders executed, scripture written in blood. After a brutal bar fight with Wrecker and another grisly discovery, Daredevil finally recognizes the handwriting. The blood. The message. It's not just gang warfare.  It's Kingpin.  The conclusion of Rites of Reconciliation and volume 8 will be our final spotlight...  This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil Volume 8 issues #25 (#687 LGY) from November 2025 “Rites of Reconciliation Part 6” Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway Comics had their biggest year yet. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History  DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts  https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/  https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

In this conversation, Sathiya and Jay Stringer explore the concept of desire, challenging the common belief that it is a problem. They discuss how desire can be a source of healing, intimacy, and personal growth. Jay introduces his framework of five core desires—wholeness, personal growth, intimacy, pleasure, and meaning—and emphasizes the importance of navigating critical periods in life with intention and support from community and elders. The discussion highlights the diagnostic nature of desire and its role in revealing areas of personal development, ultimately advocating for a healthier relationship with desire as a means to flourish in life.  

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 161:In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with psychedelic ceremonial facilitator and educator Ehren Cruz to explore the deeper calling behind this work. We discuss his journey from studying indigenous traditions to creating sacred spaces and guiding transformational rites of passage. Together, we reflect on timing, both personal and collective, and how psychedelics can catalyze remembrance, spiritual awakening, and self-actualization. We explore the evolving relationship between science and indigenous wisdom, the importance of integration and embodiment, and how true transformation ripples through families and communities. Ehren shares insights into creating sanctuary, navigating shadow work, and supporting others through intentional, harm-reduction-based facilitation. This is a rich conversation about devotion, responsibility, and how we can collectively steward the psychedelic frontier with integrity and care.About Ehren:Ehren Cruz is a psychedelic ceremonial facilitator, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and founder of The SpArc, a 12-phase soul mentorship and psychedelic Rites of Passage program devoted to self-actualization and sacred service. For over 17 years, Ehren has pursued the mindful study and intentional use of entheogenic compounds as tools for healing, peak performance, and servant leadership. As a certified harm reductionist, he has guided over 200 high-dose individual journeys and numerous group experiences, each grounded in rigorous assessment, preparation, integration, and ethical ceremonial practice. Previously an award-winning festival producer generating over $100 million in sold-out events worldwide, Ehren now focuses on transformative mentorship and immersive experiences. He co-founded Communitas Sanctuary in North Carolina and is preparing to launch The Quest, a public benefit corporation merging art, storytelling, and self-discovery. Above all, he is devoted to healing, growth, and sacred service as a husband and father of three.Connect with Ehren:Website: https://thesparc.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehrencruzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehrenthesparc/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #EhrenCruz #PsychedelicPodcast

Discover why Death Valley in spring offers the perfect setting for a transformative vision quest. We discuss the nine-day experience of solitude, fasting, and self-discovery that helps people find purpose at life's crossroads. Rites of Passage City: Bend Address: PO Box 8454 Website: https://wildernessquest.org/

Rupert Sheldrake is one of the most controversial scientists alive. When his first book was published, its ideas were considered so taboo that one prominent journal suggested it should be burned, and his TED Talk was taken down following intense backlash from members of the scientific community. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake explores the controversial concept of morphic resonance, telepathy, and the mystery of memory beyond the brain. Dr. Sheldrake shares insights on spiritual disconnection, depression, rites of passage, psychedelics, and offers wisdom for the next generation on living a connected life. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #582 THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY: Go to https://ax3.life/align and use the promo code ALIGN for a 20% discount Get 15% off at Kaizen (clean electrolytes): https://LiveKaizen.com/align Go to Timeline.com/ALIGN and get up to 39% off your order of Mitopure Gummies OUR GUEST RUPERT SHELDRAKE, PHD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Hyderabad, India. From 2005 to 2010 he was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project for research on unexplained human and animal abilities, funded by Trinity College, Cambridge. DR. RUPERT SHELDRAKE

durée : 00:10:13 - Le Point culture - par : Marie Sorbier - Sur l'île de Hong Kong, la densité de la population et le manque d'espace ont pour conséquence de modifier les pratiques funéraires. Faute de terres suffisantes pour enterrer les morts, ces derniers sont "emmerés". Une nouvelle pratique qui a des répercussions cultuelles et culturelles importantes. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Marie K. Lecuyer Anthropologue

Until the child was born? Personality psychology? Last rites without talking? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

This episode, we talk about two monumental projects that were started in this reign.  One was the historiographical project that likely led to the creation of the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki.  And then there was the start of the first permanent capital city:  the Fujiwara Capital. Listen to the episode and find more on our website:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-143   Rough Transcript   Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is Episode 143: Temmu's Monumental Projects     Ohoama sat astride his horse and looked out at the land in front of him.   He could still see the image of the rice fields, now long fallow, spreading out on the plain.  To the north, east, and west, he could see the mountains that would frame his vision.  As his ministers started to rattle off information about the next steps of the plan, Ohoama began to smile.  He thought of the reports his embassies to the Great Tang had brought back, about the great walled cities of the continent.  In his mind's eye, Ohoama envisioned something similar, rising up on the plain in front of him. There would be an earth and stone wall, surrounding the great city.  The gates would be grand, much like the temples, but on an even greater scale.  Houses would be packed in tight, each within their own walled compounds.  In the center painted red and white, with green accents, would be a palace to rival any other structure in the archipelago.  The people would stream in, and the city would be bustling with traffic. This was a new center, from which the power of Yamato would be projected across the islands and even to the continent.   Greetings everyone, and welcome back.  This episode we are still focused on the reign of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, between the years 672 and 686. Last episode we talked about the Four Great Temples—or the Four National Temples.  Much of this episode was focused on the rise and spread of Buddhism as we see in the building of these national temples, but also on the changes that occurred as the relationship between Buddhism and the State evolved.  This was part of Ohoama's work to build up the State into something beyond what it had been in the past—or perhaps into something comparable to what they believed it to have been in the past.  After all, based on the size of the tomb mounds in the kofun period, it does seem that there was a peak of prosperity in the 5th century, around the time of Wakatakeru, aka Yuryaku Tennou, and then a decline, to the point that the lineage from Wohodo, aka Keitai Tennou, seemed to have come in during a time when they were rebuilding Yamato power and authority. This episode we are going to talk about two projects that Ohoama kicked off during his reign.  He wouldn't see the completion of either one, since both took multiple decades to complete, but both focused on linking the past and the future.  The first we'll talk about is a new attempt to gather historical documents and records—the last time that was done was in the time of Kashikiya Hime, over 50 years ago.  That was during the height of Soga power.  Since then a lot had changed, and presumably there were even more stories and records that had been written down.  Plus the tide had changed.  So they needed to update—and maybe even correct—the historical record. But beyond that, there was a greater goal: Ohoama and his court also needed to make sure that the past was something that they wanted to go back to, among other things. The other thing we are going to discuss is the start of a project to build a brand new capital city.  And when we talk a bout city, we really mean a city.  This was a massive undertaking, likely unlike anything that we've seen so far.  Sure, there had been monumental building projects, but this was something that was going to take a lot more work - how much more monumental could you get than a new city?  And it would create a physical environment that would be the embodiment of the new centralization of power and authority, and the new state that Ohoama was building, with his administration—and Yamato—at the center.   Let's start with the big ones.  First and foremost, we have the entry from the 17th day of the 3rd month of the 681.  Ohoama gave a decree from the Daigokuden to commit to writing a Chronicle of the sovereigns and various matters of high antiquity.  Bentley translates this as saying that they were to record and confirm the Teiki, which Aston translated as the Chronicle of the Sovereigns, and various accounts of ancient times.  This task was given out to a slew of individuals, including the Royal Princes Kawashima and Osakabe; the Princes Hirose, Takeda, Kuwada, and Mino; as well as Kamitsukenu no Kimi no Michichi, Imbe no Muraji no Kobito, Adzumi no Muraji no Inashiki, Naniwa no Muraji no Ohogata, Nakatomi no Muraji no Ohoshima, and Heguri no Omi no Kobito.  Ohoshima and Kobito were specifically chosen as the scribes for this effort.  We aren't told what work was started at this time.  Aston, in his translation of the Nihon Shoki, assumes that this is the start of the Kojiki.  Bentley notes that this is the first in a variety of records about gathering the various records, including gathering records from the various families, and eventually even records from the various provinces.  And I think we can see why.  Legitimizing a new state and a new way of doing things often means ensuring that you have control of the narrative.  Today, that often means doing what you can to control media and the stories that are in the national consciousness.  In Ohoama's day, I'd argue that narrative was more about the various written sources, and how they were presented.  After all, many of the rituals and evidence that we are looking at would rely on the past to understand the present.  The various family records would not only tell of how those families came to be, but would have important information about what else was going on, and how that was presented could determine whether something was going to be seen as auspicious, or otherwise.  Even without getting rid of those records, it would be important to have the official, State narrative conform to the Truth that the state was attempting to implement. Ultimately, there is no way to know, exactly, how everything happened.  If the Nihon Shoki had a preface, it has been lost.  The Kojiki, for its part, does have a preface, and it points to an origin in the reign of Ohoama—known as the sovereign of Kiyomihara.  In there we are told that the sovereign had a complaint—that the Teiki and Honji, that is the chronicles of the sovereigns and the various other stories and legends, that had been handed down by various houses had come to differ from the truth.  They said they had many falsehoods, which likely meant that they just didn't match the Truth that the State was trying to push.  Thus  they wanted to create a so-called "true" version to pass down. This task was given to 28 year old Hieda no Are.  It says they were intelligent and had an incredible memory.  They studied all of the sources, and the work continued beyond the reign of Ohoama.  Later, in 711 CE, during the reign of Abe, aka Genmei Tennou, Oho no Yasumaro was given the task of writing down everything that Hieda no Are had learned.  The astute amongst you may have noticed that this mentions none of the individuals mentioned in the Nihon Shoki.  Nor does the Nihon Shoki mention anything about Hieda no Are.  So was this a separate effort, or all part of the same thing?  Was Are using the materials collected by  the project? As you may recall, we left the Kojiki behind some time ago, since it formally ends with the reign of Kashikiya hime, aka Suiko Tennou, but realistically it ended with Wohodo, aka Keitai Tennou—after that point there are just lists of the various heirs.  As such, there is some speculation that this was originally built off of earlier histories, perhaps arranged during the Soga era. The general explanation for all of this is that Hieda no Are memorized the poems and stories, and then Yasumaro wrote them down.  Furthermore, though the language in the Kojiki does not express a particular gender, in the Edo period there was a theory that Hieda no Are was a woman, which is still a popular theory. Compare all of that to the Nihon Shoki.  Where the Kojiki was often light on details and ends with Suiko Tennou, the Nihon Shoki often includes different sources, specifically mentions some of them by name, and continues up through the year 697.  Furthermore, textual analysis of the Nihon Shoki suggests that it was a team effort, with multiple Chroniclers, and likely multiple teams of Chroniclers.   I have to admit, that sounds a lot more like the kind of thing that Ohoama was kicking off. We have an entry in the Shoku Nihongi, the work that follows the Nihon Shoki, that suggests 720 for the finished compilation of the Nihon Shoki.  So did it take from 681 to 720 to put together?  That is a really long project, with what were probably several generations of individuals working on it. Or should this be read in a broader sense?  Was this a historiographical project, as Bentley calls it, but one that did not, immediately, know the form it would take?  It isn't the first such project—we have histories of the royal lineage and other stories that were compiled previously—much of that attributed to Shotoku Taishi, but likely part of an earlier attempt by the court.  In fact, given that the Kojiki and Sendai Hongi both functionally end around the time of Kashikiya hime, that is probably because the official histories covered those periods.  Obviously, though, a lot had happened, and some of what was written might not fit the current narrative.  And so we see a project to gather and compile various sources.  While this project likely culminated in the projects of the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, I doubt that either work was necessarily part of the original vision.  Rather, it looks like the original vision was to collect what they could and then figure things out. It would have been after they started pulling the accounts together, reading them, and noticing the discrepancies that they would have needed to then edit them in such a way that they could tell a cohesive story.  That there are two separate compilations is definitely interesting.  I do suspect that Oho no Yasumaro was working from the efforts of Hieda no Are, either writing down something that had been largely captured in memory or perhaps finishing a project that Are had never completed.  The Nihon Shoki feels like it was a different set of teams, working together, but likely drawing from many of the same sources. And as to why we don't have the earlier sources?  I once heard it said that for books to be forgotten they didn't need to be banned—they just needed to fall out of circulation and no longer be copied anymore.  As new, presumably more detailed, works arose, it makes sense that older sources would not also be copied, as that information was presumably in the updated texts, and any information that wasn't brought over had been deemed counterfactual.  Even the Nihon Shoki risked falling into oblivion; the smaller and more digestible Kojiki was often more sought after.  The Kojiki generally presents a single story, and often uses characters phonetically, demonstrating how to read names and places.  And it just has a more story-like narrative to it.  The Nihon Shoki, comparatively, is dense, written in an old form of kanbun, often relying more on kanbun than on phonetic interpretations.  It was modeled on continental works, but as such it was never going to be as easy to read.  And so for a long time the Kojiki seems to have held pride of place for all but the most ardent scholars of history. Either way, I think that it is still fair to say that the record of 681 was key to the fact that we have this history, today, even if there was no way for Ohoama, at the time, to know just what form it would take. Another ambitious project that got started under Ohoama was the development of a new and permanent capital city. Up to this point we've talked about the various capitals of Yamato, but really it was more that we were talking about the palace compounds where the sovereign lived.  From the Makimuku Palace, where either Mimaki Iribiko or possibly even Himiko herself once held sway, to the latest palace, that of Kiyomihara, the sovereigns of Yamato were known by their palaces.  This is, in part, because for the longest time each successive sovereign would build a new palace after the previous sovereign passed away.  There are various reasons why this may have been the case, often connected to insular concepts of spiritual pollution brought on by the death of an individual, but also the practical consideration that the buildings, from what we can tell, were largely made of untreated wood.  That made them easier to erect, but also made them vulnerable to the elements, over time, and is probably one of the reasons that certain shrines, like the Shrine at Ise, similarly reconstitute themselves every 20 years or so. Furthermore, we talk about palaces, but we don't really talk about cities.  There were certainly large settlements—even going back to the Wei chronicles we see the mention of some 70 thousand households in the area of Yamateg.  It is likely that the Nara basin was filled with cultivated fields and many households.  Princes and noble households had their own compounds—remember that both Soga no Umako and Prince Umayado had compounds large enough that they could build temples on the compounds and have enough left over for their own palatial residences, as well.  However, these compounds were usually distributed in various areas, where those individuals presumably held some level of local control. It is unclear to me how exactly the early court functioned as far as housing individuals, and how often the court was "in session", as it were, with the noble houses.  Presumably they had local accommodations and weren't constantly traveling back and forth to the palace all the time.  We know that some houses sent individuals, men and women, to be palace attendants, even though they lived some distance away.  This was also likely a constraint on the Yamato court's influence in the early days. We do see the sovereign traveling, and various "temporary" palaces being provided.  I highly doubt that these were all built on the spot, and were likely conversions of existing residences, and similar lodging may have been available for elites when they traveled, though perhaps without such pomp and circumstance. What we don't really see in all of this, are anything resembling cities.  Now, the term "city" doesn't exactly have a single definition, but as I'm using it, I would note that we don't see large, permanent settlements of significant size that demonstrate the kind of larger civil planning that we would expect of such a settlement.  We certainly don't have cities in the way of the large settlements along the Yangzi and Yellow rivers. We talked some time back about the evolution of capital city layouts on the continent.  We mentioned that the early theoretical plan for a capital city was based on a square plan, itself divided into 9 square districts, with the central district constituting the palace.  This design works great on paper, but not so much in practice, especially with other considerations, such as the north-south orientation of most royal buildings.  And then there are geographic considerations.  In a place like Luoyang, this square concept was interrupted by the river and local topography.  Meanwhile, in Chang'an, they were able to attain a much more regular rectangular appearance.  Here, the court and the palace were placed in the center of the northernmost wall.  As such, most of the city was laid out to the south of the palace. In each case, however, these were large, planned cities with a grid of streets that defined the neighborhoods.  On each block were various private compounds, as well as the defined markets, temples, et cetera. The first possible attempt at anything like this may have been with the Toyosaki palace, in Naniwa.  There is some consideration that, given the size of the palace, there may have been streets and avenues that were built alongside it, with the intention of having a similar city layout.  If so, it isn't at all clear that it was ever implemented, and any evidence may have been destroyed by later construction on the site.  Then we have the Ohotsu palace, but that doesn't seem to be at the same scale as the Toyosaki palace—though it is possible that, again, we are missing some key evidence.  Nonetheless, the records don't really give us anything to suggest that these were large cities rather than just palaces. There is also the timeline.  While both the Toyosaki palace and the Ohotsu palace took years to build, they did not take the time and amount of manpower that would be needed to create a true capital city.  We can judge this based on what it took to build the new capital at Nihiki. This project gets kicked off in the 11th month of 676.  We are told that there was an intent to make the capital at Nihiki, so all of the rice-fields and gardens within the precincts, public and private property alike, were left fallow and became totally overgrown. This likely took some time.  The next time we see Nihiki is in the 3rd month of 682, when Prince Mino, a minister of the Household Department, and others, went there to examine the grounds.  At that point they apparently made the final decision to build the capital there.  Ohoama came out to visit later that same month. However, a year later, in the 12th month of 683, we are told that there was a decree for there to be multiple capitals and palaces in multiple sites, and they were going to make the Capital at Naniwa one of those places.  And so public functionaries were to go figure out places for houses.  So it wasn't just that they wanted to build one new, grand capital.  It sounds like they were planning to build two or three, so not just the one at Nihiki.  This is also where I have to wonder if the Toyosaki Palace was still being used as an administrative center, at the very least.  Or was it repurposed, as we saw that the Asuka palaces had been when the court moved to Ohotsu? This is further emphasized a few months later, when Prince Hirose and Ohotomo Yasumaro, at the head of a group of clerks, officials, artisans, and yin yang diviners were sent around the Home Provinces to try and divine sites suitable for a capital.  In addition, Prince Mino, Uneme no Oni no Tsukura, and others were sent to Shinano to see about setting up a capital there as well.  Perhaps this was inspired by the relationship between the two Tang capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang.  Or perhaps it was so that if one didn't work out another one might. Regardless, Nihiki seemed to be the primary target for this project, and in the third lunar month of 684 Ohoama visited the now barren grounds and decided on a place for the new palace.  A month later, Prince Mino and others returned with a map of Shinano, but there is no indication of where they might want to build another capital. After that, we don't hear anything more of Shinano or of a site in the Home Provinces.  We do hear one more thing about Naniwa, which we mentioned a couple of episodes back, and that is that in 686 there was a fire that burned down the palace at Naniwa, after which they seem to have abandoned that as a palace site.  And so we are left with the area of Nihiki. This project would take until the very end of 694 before it was ready.  In total, we are looking at a total of about 18 years—almost two decades, to build a new capital.  Some of this may have been the time spent researching other sites, but there also would have been significant time taken to clear and level.  This wasn't just fields—based on what we know, they were even taking down old kofun; we are later told about how they had to bury the bodies that were uncovered.  There was also probably a pause of some kind during the mourning period when Ohoama passed away.  And on top of it, this really was a big project.  It wasn't just building the palace, it was the roads, the infrastructure, and then all of the other construction—the city gates, the various private compounds, and more.  One can only imagine how much was being invested, especially if they were also looking at other sites and preparing them at the same time.  I suspect that they eventually abandoned the other sites when they realized just how big a project it really was that they were undertaking. Today we know that capital as Fujiwara-kyo, based on the name of the royal palace that was built there, and remarkably, we know where it was.  Excavations have revealed the site of the palace, and have given us an idea of the extent of the city:  It was designed as a square, roughly 5.3 kilometers, or 10 ri, on each side.  The square itself was interrupted by various terrain features, including the three holy mountains.  Based on archaeological evidence, the street grid was the first thing they laid out, and from what we can tell they were using the ideal Confucian layout as first dictated in the Zhouli, or Rites of Zhou.  This meant a square grid, with the palace in the center. Indeed, the palace was centered, due south of Mt. Miminashi, and you can still go and see the palace site, today.  When they went to build the palace, they actually had to effectively erase, or bury, the roads they had laid out.  They did the same thing for Yakushi-ji, or Yakushi-temple, when they built it as part of the city; one of the reasons we know it had to have been built after the roads were laid out.  We will definitely talk about this more when we get to that point of the Chronicles, but for now, know that the Fujiwara palace itself, based on excavations of the site, was massive.  The city itself would surpass both Heijo-kyo, at Nara, and Heian-kyo, in modern Kyoto.  And the palace was like the Toyosaki Naniwa palace on steroids.  It included all of the formal features of the Toyosaki Palace for running the government, but then enclosed that all in a larger compound with various buildings surrounding the court itself.  Overall, the entire site is massive.  This was meant as a capital to last for the ages. And yet, we have evidence that it was never completed.  For one thing, there is no evidence that a wall was ever erected around it—perhaps there was just no need, as relations with the mainland had calmed down, greatly.  But there is also evidence that parts of the palace, even, were not finished at the time that they abandoned it.  Fujiwara-kyo would only be occupied for about 16 years before a new capital was built—Heijo-kyo, in Nara.  There are various reasons as to why they abandoned what was clearly meant to be the first permanent capital city, and even with the move to a new city in Nara it would be clear that it was going to take the court a bit of time before they were ready to permanently settle down—at least a century or so. Based on all the evidence we have, and assuming this was the site of the eventual capital, Nihiki was the area of modern Kashihara just north of Asuka, between—and around—the mountains of Unebi, Miminashi, and Kagu.  If these mountains are familiar, they popped up several times much earlier in the Chronicles--Mostly in the Age of the Gods and in the reign of the mythical Iware-biko, aka Jimmu Tennou.  Yet these three mountains help to set out the boundaries of the capital city that was being built at this time. There is definitely some consideration that they were emphasized in the early parts  of the Chronicles—the mythical sections, which were bolstering the story of Amaterasu and the Heavenly Grandchild, setting up the founding myths for the dynasty.  Even though the Chronicles  were not completed until well after the court had moved out, the Fujiwara capital is the climax of the Nihon Shoki, which ends in 697, three years into life at the new palace.  And so we can assume that much of the early, critical editing of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki were done with the idea that this would be the new capital, and so it was woven into the histories, and had it continued as the capital, the very landscape would have recalled the stories of the divine origins of the Royal family and the state of Yamato itself.  This was the stage on which Ohoama's state was built.  He, and his successors, didn't just change the future path of the Yamato government.  They rearranged the physical and temporal environment, creating a world that centered them and their government.  I suspect that Ohoama didn't originally consider that these wouldn't be finished during his reign.  That said, he came to power in his 40s, only slightly younger than his brother, who had just died.  He would live to be 56 years old—a respectable age for male sovereigns, around that time.  From a quick glance, Naka no Oe was about 45 or 46 years old, while Karu lived to about 57 or 58.  Tamura only made it to 48.  The female sovereigns seem to have lasted longer, with Ohoama's mother surviving until she was 66 or 67 years old, and Kashikiya Hime made it to the ripe old age of 74.  That said, it is quite likely that he thought he would make it longer.  After all, look at all the merit he was accruing!  Still, he passed away before he could see these projects fully accomplished.  That would have to be left for the next reign—and even that wasn't enough.  The Fujiwara Capital would only be occupied for a short time before being abandoned about two reigns later, and the histories as we know them wouldn't be complete for three more reigns.  So given all of this, let's take another quick look at Ohoama himself and where he stands at this pivotal moment of Yamato history.When we look at how he is portrayed, Ohoama is generally lionized for the work he is said to have accomplished.  I would argue that he is the last of three major figures to whom are attributed most of the changes that resulted in the sinification of the Yamato government.  The first is prince Umayado, aka Shotoku Taishi, who is said to have written the 17 article constitution, the first rank system, and the introduction of Buddhism.  To be fair, these things—which may not have been exactly as recorded in the Chronicles—were likely products of the court as a whole.  Many people attribute more to Kashikiya Hime, aka Suiko Tennou, as well as Soga no Umako.  Of course, Soga no Umako wasn't a sovereign, or even a member of the royal family, and Kashikiya Hime, aka Suiko Tennou, seems to have likewise been discounted, at least later, possibly due to the fact that she is thought to have come to power more as a compromise candidate than anything else—she was the wife of a previous sovereign and niece to Soga no Umako.  Many modern scholars seem to focus more on the agency of Kashikiya Hime and suggest that she had more say than people tend to give her credit for.  That said, Shotoku Taishi seems to have been the legendary figure that was just real enough to ascribe success to.  That he died before he could assume the throne just meant that he didn't have too many problematic decisions of his own to apparently work around. The next major figure seems to be Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou.  Naka no Oe kicks off the period of Great Change, the Taika era, and is credited with a lot of the changes—though I can't help but notice that the formal sovereign, Naka no Oe's uncle, Karu, seems to have stuck with the new vision of the Toyosaki Palace and the administrative state while Naka no Oe and his mother moved back to the traditional capital.  And when Naka no Oe moved the capital to Ohotsu, he once again built a palace more closely aligned to what we see in Asuka than the one in Naniwa, which brings some questions about how the new court was operating.  But many of his reforms clearly were implemented, leveraging the new concepts of continental rulership to solidify the court's hegemony over the rest of the archipelago. Ohoama, as represented in the Chronicles, appears to be the culmination of these three.  He is building on top of what his brother had implemented through the last three reigns.  Some of what he did was consolidate what Naka no Oe had done, but there were also new creations, for which Ohoama is credited, even if most of the work was done outside of Ohoama's reign, but they were attributed to Ohoama, nonetheless.  Much of this was started later in Ohoama's reign, and even today there seem to be some questions about who did what.  Nonetheless, we can at least see how the Chroniclers were putting the story together. There are a lot of scholars that point to the fact that the bulk of the work of these projects would actually be laid out in the following reigns, and who suggest that individuals like the influential Uno no Sarara, who held the control of the government in Ohoama's final days, may have had a good deal more impact on how things turned out, ultimately.  In fact, they might even have been more properly termed her projects—there are some that wonder if some of the attributions to Ohoama were meant to bolster the authority of later decrees, but I don't really see a need for that, and it seems that there is enough evidence to suggest that these projects were begun in this period. All of this makes it somewhat ironic that by the time the narrative was consolidated and published to the court, things were in a much different place—literally.  The Fujiwara capital had been abandoned.  The court, temples, and the aristocracy had picked up stakes and moved north.  Fujiwara no Fuhito had come on the scene, and now his family was really taking off.  This was not the same world that the Chronicles had been designed around. And yet, that is what was produced.  Perhaps there is a reason that they ended where they did. From that point on, though, there were plenty of other projects to record what was happening.  Attempts to control the narrative would need to do a lot more.  We see things like the Sendai Kuji Hongi, with its alternative, and perhaps even subversive, focus on the Mononobe family.  And then later works like the Kogoshui, recording for all time the grievances of the Imbe against their rivals—for all the good that it would do.  With more people learning to write, it was no longer up to the State what did or did not get written down. But that has taken us well beyond the scope of this reign—and this episode, which we should probably be bringing to a close.  There are still some things here and there that I want to discuss about this reign—so the next episode may be more of a miscellany of various records that we haven't otherwise covered, so far.  Until then if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  

In our first episode of 2026 Seoirse and Johnny meet to review five adventure games which you can find below! Timestamps:Scott Whiskers 2: (00.06.22)Afterlove Ep: (00:20:25)Rue Valley: (00:36:30)Duck Detective 2: (00:56:57)The Dark Rites of Arkham: (01:06:13)Games Reviewed:Scott Whiskers: the Search for the Golden Cat Official SiteAfterlove EP Official SiteRue Valley Official SiteDuck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping Steam PageThe Dark Rites of Arkham Steam PageAdventure Games Podcast Official SiteIf you would like to stay up to date make sure you subscribe to the podcast. You can subscribe and listen to this podcast on Itunes and Spotify and all other major Podcast Platforms! You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel for extra video content such as video reviews, video interviews, trailers and gameplay.You can also support the podcast at our PatreonYou can review this podcast here:https://ratethispodcast.com/adventuregamespodcast You can also find this podcast on our social media below: Discord Bluesky InstagramYou can also find the RSS feed here:http://www.adventuregamespodcast.com/podcast?format=rssLogo created by Siobhan. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram‍ ‍Music is Speedy Delta (ID 917) by Lobo Loco and can be found here:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Welcome/Speedy_Delta_ID_917_1724

In this Craft of Father episode of the Fatherhood Field Notes podcast, Ned tells about his "death hike" adventure led by his teenage daughter. He reflects on the evolving journey of fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of legacy, family values, and the transition of children into independence. He shares his thoughts about his children's adventures and the challenges of homeschooling, while also discussing the significance of intentional fatherhood and mentorship.Takeaways:Adventures with our kids foster independence.Navigating independence is a key part of parenting.Intentional fatherhood requires active engagement.Rites of passage are ongoing throughout life.Teaching dependence on God is crucial.Building relationships with our children is essential.Fatherhood is a journey of personal growth and mentorship.---------This episode is sponsored by Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up KingsOrder The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FatherhoodfieldnotesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreateMentioned in this episode:Rise Up Kings Genesis - a rite of passage experience for young menThis episode was brought to you by Genesis - a rite of passage for boys becoming men - by Rise Up Kings.

Cette semaine, on commence par suivre Mara alors qu'elle découvre la vie dans une grande ville. Perfect Tides : Station to Station est une ode aux années 2000 et une fresque sur la vie étudiante. C'est fauché et c'est magistral. On continue avec le retour de Tarsier Studios sur leur premier jeu post Little Nightmare. ReAnimal est une expérience condensée, visuellement très convaincante, mais peut-être manque-t-il un peu d'épaisseur. On termine avec le retour de Postmodern Adventures qui, après le mémorable An English Haunting, continue son exploration du point & click du côté de Lovecraft avec The Dark Rites of Arkham.Jérémie Kletzkine, dans sa chronique jeux de société, nous parle de Mozaik.Chapitres :0:00 Intro8:18 Les news19:26 Le com des coms25:03 Perfect Tides : Station to Station46:39 La chronique jeux de société : Mozaik51:56 ReAnimal1:24:47 La minute culturelle1:33:06 The Dark Rites of Arkham1:55:35 Et quand vous ne jouez pas, vous faites quoi ?Retrouvez toutes les chroniques de jérémie dans le podcast dédié Silence on Joue ! La chronique jeux de société (Lien RSS).Pour commenter cette émission, donner votre avis ou simplement discuter avec notre communauté, connectez-vous au serveur Discord de Silence on joue!Retrouvez Silence on Joue sur Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/silenceonjoueSoutenez Silence on joue en vous abonnant à Libération avec notre offre spéciale à 6€ par mois : https://offre.liberation.fr/soj/Silence on joue ! c'est l'émission hebdo de jeux vidéo de Libération. Avec Erwan Cario et ses chroniqueurs Patrick Hellio, Julie Le Baron et Marius Chapuis.CRÉDITSSilence on joue ! est un podcast de Libération animé par Erwan Cario. Cet épisode a été enregistré le 12 février 2026 sur Discord. Réalisation : Erwan Cario. Générique : Marc Quatrociocchi. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Cette semaine : 2XKO prend des beignes, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls leak son lineup, Crimson Desert se rapproche, The Dark Rites of Arkham, un (petit) mod Ciri pour attendre The Witcher 4, Diablo II (oui 2) s'offre une nouvelle classe et extension, patch sécu Windows 11 : do it, Discord rate sa communication, Link Fixer pour Wordpress, City Girl & Guided Tour - Mana Lake, et mémoire ZAM, késsécé ? Lisez plutôt Torréfaction #361 : 2XKO is KO, point sur Marvel Tokon et Crimson Desert, The Dark Rites of Arkham, DLC Diablo 2 (!) et la ZAM décortiquée avec sa vraie mise en page sur Geekzone. Pensez à vos rétines.

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Vaccine Rites of Obedience, Laura Shanley, Unassisted Births, Toxic Herbicide Ban, Orthorexia Revisited, God-Given Gun Rights Denied, WHO Loophole, Dr. Oz Measles Vax Plea, Family Dinners vs Drug Abuse, Aethiops Mineralis, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/vaccine-rites-of-obedience-laura-shanley-unassisted-births-toxic-herbicide-ban-orthorexia-revisited-god-given-gun-rights-denied-who-loophole-dr-oz-measles-vax-plea-family-dinners-vs-drug-abus/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, grief educator Lisa Rites discusses the multifaceted nature of grief, emphasizing that it extends beyond death to include experiences like divorce and life transitions. She shares her personal journey through grief and how it led her to become a certified grief educator. The conversation explores cultural perceptions of grief, the importance of individualized support, and practical strategies for coping with loss. Lisa highlights the significance of journaling and the need for compassion in supporting those who are grieving. Ultimately, the episode conveys that healing is about learning to carry loss with grace and honesty.Lisa Rites websiteStories from Real Life Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

In this Bible study, Gerges Gad explores the role of the Virgin St. Mary within the Coptic rites, emphasizing her unique position as the Theotokos or Mother of God. Gerges discusses the significance of the Virgin Mary fast, her appearance in daily prayers and hymns, and her veneration distinct from worship. He explains her depiction in icons, her place in liturgical practices such as the Agbaya prayers, incense offerings, and the Holy Matrimony sacrament. Gerges also examines theological aspects, including the title Theotokos affirmed at the Council of Ephesus, and contrasts Orthodox views with Catholic and Protestant perspectives on Mary. He highlights Marian symbolism in the liturgy, the connection to Christ's incarnation, and the theological meaning behind hymns and rituals involving her. This study offers an in-depth look at Marian devotion in the Coptic Orthodox tradition and the integration of her veneration into worship and sacramental life. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

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In this episode I am joined by Igor Vasilevitsky, a counselor, father, and exceptional writer on all things healing, masculinity, and femininity. He works with archetypes to help men and women heal and grow (he has helped me on my own journey).We dive into the benevolent or divine father archetype and unpack why he is so important in our world. The father represents guidance towards what is good and it's very clear how we as a society deeply long for our collective 'dad' to come home to us. Listen in as we dissect the masculine archetypes, demystify the healthy father, discuss power and love, how anyone can learn to father themselves, and so much more.Igor, as a father himself, has created an online community hub for men who are seeking to mature into the healthiest, most benevolent and generative versions of masculinity. You can find the group here: / 1599769308033077 Other ways to get in touch with Igor: Book a session: https://taplink.cc/igor_healing Find him and his writing on facebook: / igor.vasilevitskyTIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro & The Journey to Fatherhood 01:05 — Welcoming guest02:06 — Defining Archetypes: Blueprints of the Soul 03:00 — The Evolution of Feminine Archetypes 03:45 — Cultural Conditioning vs. Inner Truth 06:40 — Healing the Father Wound07:45 — Embodying the Benevolent Father Energy 10:00 — Creating Safety for Women & Children 11:05 — Defining True Masculine Presence 13:40 — Reading Igor's Writing on the Father 14:35 — From Atheism to Divine Fatherhood 16:15 — Surrendering the Ego to Something Greater 18:40 — The Rise of the Feminine & The Missing Masculine 20:00 — Moving Past "Bad Dad" Tropes & Misandry 21:00 — The Universal Longing for a Father 22:30 — Expressing Anger at the Absent Father 24:10 — Developing an Inner Moral Compass 24:55 — The Tyrant vs. The Nice Guy 26:15 — Shadow Work & Reclaiming Power 27:35 — Spiritual Atheism & The Narcissistic Ego 29:20 — Fathering Yourself vs. Being Run by Impulses 29:50 — Example: How the Benevolent Father Handles Anxiety 32:00 — Replacing Shame with Benevolent Guidance 34:05 — The NFL Statistic: Fathers & Success 34:40 — The King Archetype Defined 35:40 — King vs. Father: The Difference 37:45 — Developmental Paths: Lover vs. Warrior Boys 39:10 — Why We Need Guardrails 42:25 — The Purpose of the Warrior Archetype 44:40 — Why Boys Need Duality (Good vs. Bad) 46:25 — The Magician Archetype: The Alchemist 47:30 — The Shadow Magician: Intellectualization 48:40 — Example: Shaping Relational Reality 52:00 — The Lover Archetype & The Heart 53:35 — The Danger of Getting Lost in Emotion 56:00 — The Mother Wound & Failure to Launch 57:00 — Rites of Passage & Cutting the Cord 59:20 — The Benevolent Father Course Details 01:04:23 — final thoughts/Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhReady to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se...Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

In part two of my review of Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott, I explore the dangers of high modernism and some of the case studies of failed experiments he examines. What is your favorite example of high modernism going wrong, besides the opening night of The Rites of Spring?

durée : 01:15:49 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Antoine Dhulster - Doit-on avoir peur des crocodiles ? Pas de leur dimension symbolique en tout cas, et c'est justement cet aspect que nous propose Jacqueline Kelen dans "La matinée des autres", en 1983. "Le crocodile, mythes et rites" avec Christian Jacq, Jacques Soustelle, Solange Thierry et Manfaï Obin. - réalisation : Louise Devillard - invités : Christian Jacq Egyptologue et romancier; Jacques Soustelle Homme politique et ethnologue français

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Dr. Enolia Harris PedroDr. Enolia Harris Pedro is a respected Grandmother, Elder, and Modern-Day Medicine Woman who carries the wisdom of both ancient traditions and modern wellness practices. With decades of experience in energy medicine and holistic healing, her life's work is dedicated to guiding others toward balance, vitality, and self-mastery.Products Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!):

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Dr. Enolia Harris PedroDr. Enolia Harris Pedro is a respected Grandmother, Elder, and Modern-Day Medicine Woman who carries the wisdom of both ancient traditions and modern wellness practices. With decades of experience in energy medicine and holistic healing, her life's work is dedicated to guiding others toward balance, vitality, and self-mastery.Products Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!):

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/q26VN0EWhbg   How can we reclaim our connection to the Earth to find deep, somatic healing? What if nature therapy is actually a return to our most essential human blueprint? What if the thresholds of our lives—those messy, in-between spaces—are actually sacred ceremonies waiting to be honored?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Katie Asmus, a somatic and nature-based psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience leading individuals back to themselves through the natural world. Together, they explore the intersection of somatic psychology, wilderness therapy, and the ancient art of ceremony. This conversation invites you to step out of the digital noise and back into the grounded wisdom of your own body and the greater web of life.   In this episode: The Power of Somatic Nature Therapy: Discover how combining body-based awareness with the natural world creates a unique "co-therapy" relationship with the Earth. The Science of Connection: Explore how nature acts as a natural regulator for the nervous system, offering a safe container for trauma processing. Healing the "Source of Trauma:” Why nature and animals often feel safer than humans for those recovering from interpersonal trauma. Normalizing the Human Experience: Bringing compassion to the "human-ness" of our struggles through the lens of nature's cycles.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Katie's website: Somatic Nature Therapy Institute: https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/ Free Resources: Ceremony Creation Guide and Nature Meditations: https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/downloadable-resources   About Katie: Katie Asmus is a Somatic and Nature-Based Psychotherapist. With a Master's degree in Somatic Psychology, over 30 years of leading individuals and group programs out in nature, and a lifetime of apprenticing to ceremony and rites of passage, Katie says the essence of her work is normalizing, celebrating, and bringing compassion to what it means to be human. For the past 20 years, alongside maintaining a private psychotherapy practice, she has taught graduate students at Naropa University and Prescott College in the areas of Somatic and Nature-based Therapies. In addition, through the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute (and in collaboration with other inspiring colleagues), she created and facilitates both online and in-person workshops and trainings in Somatic Trauma work, Ceremony & Rites of Passage facilitation, as well as in a wide variety of wilderness, adventure, and nature-based therapy skills. Having sat with thousands of people from around the world and from all walks of life, Katie is a tender of the thresholds and strongly believes in the necessity of following our deepest longing while simultaneously knowing and feeling our interconnection and belonging to the greater web of life.   “The essence of my work is normalizing, celebrating, and bringing compassion to what it means to be human.” – Katie   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle some of the most pressing questions facing modern men. From the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy to rites of passage for men who were never initiated, the conversation dives deep into masculinity, leadership, and responsibility. They explore how men can give advice with confidence, navigate today's confusing cultural signals around manhood, and prepare their sons for a challenging financial future. This episode is a powerful reminder that being a man is not a title - it's a daily commitment to action. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Opening & Current Events 04:55 - Testosterone & TRT 12:35 - Rites of Passage Into Manhood 22:45 - Giving Advice With Authority 33:20 - Masculinity, Adolescence & Maturity 42:30 - Preparing Sons for the Future 50:30 - Wrap-Up & Iron Council Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

What if the breakthrough for Black boys and men in education isn't more pressure… but more belonging?In this episode of unMASKing with Male Educators, Dr. Calvin J. Hadley, Assistant Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Partnerships at Howard University, joins Ashanti for a real conversation about what's happening to Black male enrollment, why emotional safety has to come before performance, and what it looks like to build a community where men don't have to “hold it down” alone.In this episode, they cover:Why Black men often aren't given the tools to understand, and move through their emotions (and how that shows up as a “mask”)“Mirror-cleaning” work: what young Black men see when they look at themselves and how to blow limitations off the hingesEmotional intelligence as a muscle many men never got to exercise (and why naming weakness matters)The Men of the Mecca faculty/staff check-ins: “45 minutes of real check-ins”… and why grown men end up cryingHealth avoidance, cultural fear, and why “put your oxygen mask on first” isn't a cliché it's leadership“Emotion overrides intellect”: why we can know what to do—and still not do itThe crisis of Black male presence in higher ed (Howard's context + HBCU averages)Belonging, rites of passage, and the “Burning of Fear” ceremony, writing fears down and burning them together“Look to your left and right…”: brotherhood as responsibility, not just connectionTimestamps(0:01) Intro: who Dr. Hadley is + what this episode tackles (enrollment, emotional barriers, belonging, masks)(0:01) Welcome + Dr. Hadley introduces himself (son of Harold & Ernestine, two-time Howard grad, father/husband, Assistant Provost role)(10:33) Dr. Hadley: Men of the Mecca language—“taking off the mask” + not being taught emotional tools(12:30) “Mirror cleaning” + the “N-word mask” and how limitations get internalized(16:11) Emotional honesty: “I'm fairly emotional… I start crying on podcast” + “intellectual juggernaut / emotional first-grader”(24:40) Men of the Mecca: student support → faculty/staff arm → a space to check in for real(26:12) Annual physical moment: a room full of high-achieving Black men hanging their heads—health avoidance and cultural fear(27:45) “Put your oxygen mask on first”: why educator wellness is student success work(29:35) “Emotion overrides intellect”: you can't teach, lead, or heal past what hasn't been felt(41:13) Rites of passage + “Burning of Fear”: write fears down, burn them, and build responsibility through brotherhood(57:47) How to connect/partner + Dr. Hadley shares his email; closing invitation to make a mask anonymouslyConnect with Dr. Calvin J. HadleyEmail (partnerships / school districts / collaboration): calvin.hadley@howard.eduHoward University work: Men of the Mecca (student + faculty/staff community-building)Resources & Ways to EngageThe Million Mask Movement – Create a mask anonymously: https://millionmask.orgEducator Portal – Bring mask-making and emotional data into your schoolGlobal Young Men's Conference – Youth voice, belonging, and healing spacesEver Forward Club – Brotherhood, connection, and mentorshipConnect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Connect with Ever Forward Club:Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclub⁠Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclub⁠Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/everforwardclub⁠LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/⁠Support the Podcast & Ever Forward Clubhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement #takingoffthemask #BlackMaleEducators #BlackBoys #BlackMenHealing #EmotionalSafety #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #HBCU #Mentorship #Belonging #MensWellness #TraumaInformedEducation

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Boys take risks. They push limits. They scare us. But underneath all that danger is an ancient drive to grow up and belong. In this deeply eye-opening conversation with Dr Arne Rubinstein, we unpack why boys behave this way, the missing “rite of passage” that modern culture has abandoned, and what parents can do today to help boys become grounded, respectful, and emotionally mature young men. This episode delivers clarity, relief, and practical steps every family needs. KEY POINTS Boys are wired for risk — if adults don’t create safe challenges, they’ll create their own. Cultures worldwide share four rite-of-passage elements: storytelling, challenge, visioning, and honouring. Without that process, boys can grow into adult men with boy psychology (self-centred, entitled, emotionally volatile). Dads, mums, and male role models each play a critical role — but the village matters for every boy. Early parenting is crucial: strong relationships, fair boundaries, shared stories, and responsibilities build maturity. Single mums can create support through uncles, mentors, friends, and community. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Every boy will go through a rite of passage. The question is whether he creates it himself — or whether we create something appropriate for him.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr Arne Rubinstein — Rites of Passage Institute The Making of Men (book) Happy Families Bringing Up Boys Summit The Miss-Connection Summit is also available Sign up here to be the first to news about Justin's new book 'Boys' ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Create 1:1 connection time — device-free and regular. Share stories from your own adolescence — including failures and learnings. Acknowledge strengths — notice what goes right. Teach reflection before correction — ask what they think first. Pair privileges with responsibility — avoid entitlement. Build the village — involve mentors, relatives, teachers, coaches. Separate the child from the behaviour — “I love you, but this isn’t okay.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a fan fav episode. You are living through exciting and strange times. There are so many technological advances with AI, space travel, NFTs, and a rapidly changing culture with social media, it's near impossible to just turn ‘off'. Let's admit it, FOMO is real and it keeps a lot of people connected when they're not even sure why they're connected. When was the last time you unplugged and took on a challenge you weren't sure you'd complete? How long has it been since you've sat with yourself in total silence or allowed yourself to just be bored out of your mind? Author and journalist, Michael Easter, joins me today to discuss his journey and share the lessons and insights he's gained from spending a month in the Arctic surviving. Hunting his own food, carrying heavy loads, and sitting with absolute boredom are just part of his story. As you listen to his story, it is my hope you will consider ways you step out of your comfort zone. There is something very freeing about being able to shake things up and break your routines and habits to improve the quality of your life in unconventional ways. This episode is about facing discomfort and finding new ways to challenge yourself for the better. Order Michael Easter's new book, The Comfort Crisis - ⁠https://amzn.to/3ihebjB⁠  Original air date: 8-5-2021 SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to Michael Easter 1:05 | The Comfort Crisis Explained 3:02 | Journey to the Arctic 5:03 | Recovering from Alcohol 7:40 | Outside the Comfort Zone 8:55 | Helicopter Parenting Losing Challenges 12:16 | Touching Controversial Topics 14:53 | Challenges Surviving the Arctic 20:11 | Problem Creep 28:05 | Need for Rite of Passage 35:12 | Metaphorical Lions for Passage 41:19 | Comfort Creep & Habits 44:22 | Breaking Routine to be Present 47:45 | Discomfort and Boredom 50:00 | Benefits of Boredom 57:12 | Daily Routine 1:02:11 | Rucking & Human Design 1:14:05 | Killing His 1st Caribou 1:17:16 | Life Cycle & Mortality 1:27:16 | “This Too Shall Pass” 1:30:31 | Want to Live Forever? 1:39:12 | Assigning Meaning to Life 1:42:20 | Rites of Passage Transformation 1:46:12 | Problem Creep Comparison 1:50:34 | Finding Gratitude  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textTrent flies solo and takes a flamethrower to nostalgia—inside the military, inside Air Force Special Warfare, and inside your own head. What does “make it great again” even mean? When was it great… really? Trent breaks down why every generation swears their pipeline, their suffering, and their era was the peak—and why that thinking quietly poisons progress. From GWOT legends to pipeline myths, cadre trauma, and emotional memory, this episode is a reality check for anyone yelling from the sidelines. Legacy matters. Fallen brothers matter. But if all you've got is “back in my day,” you're not helping—you're just loud.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Ones Ready — Solo Episode02:15 The Shirt That Sparked the Rant05:40 When Was AFSW Actually “Great”?09:30 GWOT Success vs Emotional Memory14:50 Training Pipelines Aren't Rites of Trauma19:30 When Cadre Try to Recreate Their Pain24:10 Nostalgia Is Not a Strategy28:45 Stop Throwing Stones, Start Building31:20 Keep Air Force Special Warfare Great