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In this powerful episode of The Other Woman and The Wife, Chelsea sits down with New York Times bestselling author and spiritual thought-leader Rob Bell. The former pastor and creator of the RobCast explores how love extends beyond conventional boundaries—especially after infidelity. Rob offers a compassionate framework for understanding our most complicated relationships without judgment, showing how better questions can transform our approach to life's messiest moments and open genuine pathways to healing.SUBMIT YOUR OWN STORYhttps://www.theotherwomanandthewife.com/submitASK US A QUESTIONWe answer questions from other women and wives on our podcast:Submit yours hereHOW WE CAN HELPJoin the Other Women CommunityApply for 1:1 CoachingOUR LINKSWebsite: https://towtw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theowandthewife/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theowandthewife

Rob Bell is the New York Times Best-Selling author of fourteen books and plays, which have been translated into 25 languages. His visual art can be seen on Instagram @realrobbell. His band is HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and his podcast is The RobCast. Today on Makers and Mystics, Rob and I are talking about his Interplanetary tale of love, loss, and bread, his sci-fi fantasy novel Where'd You Park Your Spaceship. In our conversation, we discuss following creative tangents and the long curiosity that keeps inviting us to follow them. This episode is sponsored by The Breath and The Clay Creative Arts Organization. Our next gathering is March 21-23 in Winston Salem NC. Tickets are on sale now.

Amanda and Rob Bell have an engaging and candid conversation about life, our internal nudge towards something more, and the intricacies of the creative process. Rob's unique perspective and profound insights offer listeners a thought-provoking journey into understanding and nurturing the core of our being while embracing the ebbs and flows of creativity. Join us for a deep and inspiring dialogue that encourages reflection and growth. https://robbell.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Bell https://robbell.com/podcast/  

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You might know Rob Bell from one of his 14 NYT best selling books or his popular podcast, The RobCast. He's been a great friend / spiritual mentor to me for almost a decade, and he's for sure one of the most creative, interesting people I've ever met. In this episode we talk about what it means to center our lives around things that are actually meaningful. 

In the penultimate episode of The Movie Robcast, the Robs enlist for Alex Garland's Civil War. What do the Robs think of their mission? Does Garland's movie need a bit more political bite or is there enough to go around? What other war photographer movies should listeners check out if they dig this? And, will Civil War look like the news come the November US election? Well, The Robcast is nearing the end of its run. But, if you enjoyed this episode, why not leave a star rating or feedback wherever you listen to your podcasts? You can also drop us a line at movierobcast@gmail.com To follow the podcast, head to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MovieRobcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To follow the podcast on Instagram, head to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themovierobcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To read Rob D's writing go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.electric-shadows.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To read Rob W's writing go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://ofallthefilmsites.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To follow Rob D on Letterboxd, head to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/RobDan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To follow Rob W on Letterboxd, head to: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://letterboxd.com/robertmwallis/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rob D wrote a book about Martin Scorsese's Cape Fear. If you want to check that out, click here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cape-Fear-Devils-Advocates-Daniel/dp/1800857020⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, check out our sister podcast, Another Time, MacLeod!, which goes through the 1986 movie Highlander scene by glorious scene. Click here for links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/macleodtime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

It's hard to be still sometimes, especially in a culture that constantly tells you to get moving, to achieve, to perform--plus being still often comes with all the feelings...and feeling our feelings can be hard, too. In this episode Jodi talks about a few of the hard parts of recovery, including difficult conversations, how she views past shameful experiences, and the reality of joy in recovery. Show notes and resources: Information about Emily Nagoski The Principles of Pleasure on Netflix (trailer) The Robcast episode referenced (#365) Danielle Laporte Music by JD Pendley Jodi's website: jodiwhiteonline.com Disclaimer: This podcast is shared for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for mental health treatment with a licensed mental health professional or to be used in place of the advice of a physician. If you are struggling please don't delay in seeking the assistance of a licensed mental health practitioner or healthcare professional.  If you're in crisis please visit NAMI.org or call 1-800-273-TALK for 24-hour assistance.

I (Pastor Joel) had the privilege of interviewing Rob Bell about his new book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? An Interplanetary Tale of Love, Loss, and Bread. In our discussion, we talk about love, loss, and bread--including the ways that ungrieved grief can keep us from being truly seen. Rob currently hosts the RobCast, and has also authored books like Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith and Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived. All of his books can be found on his website: robbell.com. Additionally, he wrote and was featured in the series of NOOMA videos: short, captivating films about life and God. Later in the interview, I referenced the idea of "committing to the bit," which I credited to Hank and John Green, the duo behind the vlogbrothers YouTube channel. I think Rob also mentioned it on his podcast, although I don't have the link available. If you're interested in learning more about the community of people at Sunnyside, you can find out more on our website, our YouTube library of worship services, or by contacting the church office.

For the season finale of their shark films season, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Daniel of the movie Robcast to talk about Johannes Roberts' 47 Meters Down. They talk about effective jump scares, real time thrillers, the ways in which Mandy Moore's fans are willing to watch her perish on screen, and of course, devolve into puns.

In this episode, I had the enormous pleasure of having Rob Bell in the house! For the past 7 years, I've listened to his podcast and have seen him write and publish books, tour with Oprah, and fly around the world sharing his teachings. So when after all that "success", he took a different direction to self-publish his next creation, I felt a deep curiosity for the whole process he was going through. His new book "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?" is the creation that unraveled his world. We talk about how the book came to be, the creation process, the dissolving and releasing of old identities, and the delight and discomfort of leaning into the unknown. For more of Rob's creations:

“The very nature of when things arise within you is that they arise outside of time.” –Rob BellYou can rearrange your life to make space for your dreams. I'm really excited to talk with author Rob Bell about his new book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship, and about spirituality, the mundane, and how to tap into and live your dreams in the middle of real life.Rob has inspired me on his own podcast over the years, including the idea of previous or future versions of myself. For example, I often ask, “What would five Mias from me do?” I've found a new perspective on spirituality from him … and even a new perspective on driving my kids to school. I'm so excited about this conversation.I read Rob's latest book and decided it was perfect for my son, who is studying the environment, and often wonders, “Why am I doing this. The world is just going to end anyway.” That Idea is central to Rob's latest book, but he takes this grim, terrifying idea and handles it with amazing lightness. We talk a bit about the book and a lot about process.We talk about:The writer's experience and the readers' experiencesDream work and how ideas come to us Getting voices (including Elizabeth Gilbert) off our shoulder and not numbing ourselves so we can do creative workBeing your own patron or how to rearrange your life to make space for your dreamsJust taking the next step without figuring out the next nine The difference between energy and effort and letting things arise with their own energy instead of forcing them into existenceABOUT ROBRob Bell is the New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books and plays which have been translated into 25 languages. His latest book is an intergalactic tale of love, loss, and bread called WHERE'D YOU PARK YOUR SPACESHIP? His visual art can be seen on Instagram @realrobbell, his band is HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and his podcast is called The RobCast. Rob lives with his family in Ojai, California.LINKSInstagram @realrobbellhttps://robbell.com/MENTIONED LINKSKids and Spirituality with Trace Bell The Heroine's Journey with Kristin HanggiDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life. Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:GET QUIET. Finding ways to get quiet so we can hear our inner voice is essential, but it might not look like what you think. It could be sitting in meditation, but it could be walking or biking or folding laundry. Don't worry if amazing ideas don't spring up. The more you do this, the more you make space for your ideas.REARRANGE YOUR LIFE. Oftentimes we “can't” do things we want to do, because we can't figure out how in our current life. Try this as a brainstorm, a “what if?” practice. What if we had a smaller house? What if...

Episode 122 Today we are joined by author, speaker, and podcaster Rob Bell to talk about his new novel "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship". We talk about delighting in our work, a faith that could survive the end of the world, and how a book about spaceships and distant planets has more to do with what it means to be human than anything he's written before.    Rob Bell is the New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books and plays which have been translated into 25 languages. His visual art can be seen on Instagram @realrobbell, his band is HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and his podcast is called The RobCast. Rob lives with his family in Ojai, California. https://robbell.com/   Support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DowntheWormholepodcast   More information at https://www.downthewormhole.com/   produced by Zack Jackson music by Zack Jackson and Barton Willis    Transcript (AI Generated) Zack Jackson (00:22.558) Our guest today is the bestselling author of 14 books and plays, international speaker and host of the Robcast. orb (00:30.161) Okay. Zack Jackson (00:46.582) He lives in Ojai, California, where he hosts two-day small group gatherings, that which you can and should sign up for right now. Link in the description. It is my pleasure and honor to welcome Rob Bell to this podcast. Hey, Rob. Ian Binns (01:02.341) Hey Rob. orb (01:02.45) Hello, fellas. Thanks for having me on. Zack Jackson (01:05.322) Oh, thanks for spending your morning with us. So I have in my hand this very, um, strange and wonderful novel called where'd you park your spaceship? Which even I know the title still to this day brings a smile to your face. Um, the book starts with the line. Ian Binns (01:08.122) Yeah. orb (01:27.205) just to hear you say it, just to hear you say it. Ian Binns (01:30.62) I loved it. Zack Jackson (01:32.21) So the first line in the book is, the earth didn't make it, it got brown balled. Which in total caps, brown balled. Then we meet characters named Heen Grubears, Moogie Fallers and Sir Pong. There's a family game like two pages in where you intentionally slam your head into a fork. And then without any explanation, we have a sentence that says, We took her to the Thrival in our circle that night. So from like the very beginning of this book, I got the feeling that this wasn't going to be a book about a carefully crafted universe or a book about like a message being hammered on over and over again. This was not a carefully crafted universe. This was a novel just stuffed to the brim with delight. Like your absolute delight in your characters, in their alien world, it just comes through so clearly. Can you maybe just tell us a little bit about your relationship to the story and to the people who live in here? orb (02:45.69) What a wonderful setup slash question. Yeah, and honestly. Zack Jackson (02:48.226) Ha ha ha. orb (02:54.101) All I had was delight. I don't have training as a writer. I don't have a background. I haven't really read science fiction. I guess Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I don't, other than that, I like, all there was, and my work for roughly 30 years has been explaining. That's what like a spiritual teacher does, which is a very particular engagement of the mind. And I had some sense that something was ending, something I'd been doing. It was like an achy, angsty, like a death feeling, like a cellular death. Like you've been doing a thing and it's coming to an end. Don't numb the pain, just let it die. And this story came roaring in. And the only way it worked was what happens next. Like a very innocent, tender, who appears? What are they wearing? What's their name? and that explaining energy. Well, obviously, if you watch a movie and it's clear what the point of the movie is, you're like, ugh, we say heavy-handed, on the nose. You know what I mean? We're out. So it was like taking all of these muscles that I've built up over the years. Like a number of my earlier books, like Love Wins is a thesis. It's an argument. It's a like point A, point B, point C. This relates to this. Zack Jackson (04:07.138) Oh yeah. Zack Jackson (04:17.613) Mm. orb (04:21.905) Here's what I just told you. Here's another example of what I just told you. And this, the delight that you're describing, this was like, all of that was like a kill switch. If any of that earlier musculature was engaged, then immediately it's like crimping a garden hose. No water could come through. It only worked with like, or like the scene where Nune gives her bread is magic speech in the ravine. I was. Zack Jackson (04:33.493) Mm. Zack Jackson (04:44.413) interesting. Zack Jackson (04:49.78) Mm-hmm. orb (04:50.633) in the ravine for like three or four days. Kind of knowing she was going to do something spectacular and he was going to be like, oh my god, what did I just witness? But also not knowing how. So it was like this surreal, almost like a fugue or a trance. Like I, I am creating this and I don't know what's going to happen next. Zack Jackson (05:18.526) Yeah, it's like in that scene, you do something that you do a lot in this book, which is like, you present a situation like, Oh, so-and-so has to pick so-and-so to do this demonstration, who are they going to pick? And then they pick the person and you're just like, of course they picked them because this, that, and the other, but you don't explain the, the intricate backstory behind why everything happens. You're just like, well, of course it happened that way. orb (05:31.824) Yes! orb (05:35.557) Nixie flugers! Ugh. Ian Binns (05:38.492) Thanks for watching! Zack Jackson (05:44.67) And after that happened, like three times I was on board and I was like, well, yeah, of course that happened that way. I don't need a big explanation. There's something happening right now. Let's, let's see this thing that's happening right now. Acknowledge the complexity around it and just look at it. orb (05:57.133) And like, oh, and that scene when, when Nuneye then has the guy that she picks, picks somebody and he picks, who does he pick? He picks Kixie Flugers. Oh my God, picks you, and it's like scandal. The whole school erupts. And then Heen is like, this is obviously a big deal. And then Lines says to Heen's, oh my God, Kixie Flugers used to be with him, but then she was dating so-and-so. And he gives like classic universal high school drama. And you're on another planet that you've just made up sometime in the future and yet god dune picks kixi flugers and kixi flugers looks like a kixi flugers would look like it's just it's just the absurdity of it oh god it's just so enjoyable Zack Jackson (06:35.566) Clearly, right? Zack Jackson (06:44.957) That definitely came across. Ian Binns (06:47.524) Um, one thing I want to just say, Zach will tell you, I'm the, you know, I'm definitely the, the cohost on the show that just goes off on tangents, but you always say there are no tangents. And I, I actually, uh, have that as like a banner on my computer. Cause I love that phrase, but, um, so I. Then working on this huge grant proposal, do all these different things. And so I had a hard time sitting down to read it. And then it was. orb (06:58.377) There are no, yeah, right. orb (07:03.485) Hahaha Ian Binns (07:13.912) And we knew this was coming up and then Zach said, well, good news for you. And then I got your email that the audio version just got released and I, I paid for the Kindle version of the book. And so I, you know, got the audio, um, the audio version of it. And I love the fact that you read it, um, and synced it all up. And so I was telling Zach right before he came on that, you know, I was maybe a hundred pages then when I started listening and, and then I thought, you know, I really want to hear Rob say Brown bald. So I went all the way back to the beginning and restarted the whole book, just so I could experience that. And I think that really connects because you had an episode, you released an episode recently for your own podcast, keep the tears in, or do I keep the tears or something? I can't leave the tears in. And I had not gotten to that part of the book yet. I was right before it, didn't really give anything away. So I was good with that. Zack Jackson (07:44.931) Yes. orb (08:01.774) Oh yeah, leave the tears in? Yeah. Ian Binns (08:13.228) Um, but what I loved about that episode, and it's funny cause I, you know, highlighted all throughout the book, made all these little annotations and notes. Many of the notes that I made was I love that you're laughing while reading this. I love that your emotions are coming out. It's, I mean, it connected me more to the book and the characters than I think listen to it regularly. And then you release that episode and talked about your experiences in the past and then experience with this one. orb (08:31.159) Mmm. Mm-hmm. orb (08:37.346) Mm-hmm. Ian Binns (08:40.984) I know you talked about maybe a little bit in the episode, but how did it feel just letting you be you while reading your work? orb (08:50.745) like a rebirth, like the other work that I've gotten to do over the years was like a warm-up. When I first had written this and knew no publisher is gonna want this, no one may ever read it, but I shared it with a couple friends and like one friend was like, this is what it's actually like to be your friend. I was like, are you kidding? I was so... Ian Binns (08:52.632) Yeah? Can you explain more? Ian Binns (09:00.794) Yeah. Zack Jackson (09:06.478) the Ian Binns (09:13.177) Yeah. orb (09:21.069) it disruptive in the very best way, because I had some sense like, why does, how am I, however old I was at the time, 51, and what is age? But how do I feel like I'm, this feels, yeah, it had some like coming home feeling. And even publishing, like classic New York publishing, there are, Zack Jackson (09:40.279) Hmm. Ian Binns (09:40.388) Yeah. Well, go ahead. orb (09:49.845) which was very good to me. And yet some sense like right away with the book, I was like, if I take this into a publisher, they're gonna be like, yeah, this isn't a Rob Bell book. I remember thinking, but I'm Rob Bell. So I distinctly remember thinking, oh my God, if you'll have to just do this on your own and it'll probably cost. And so it became like a rearranging my life. Like. Zack Jackson (10:00.517) Hahaha! orb (10:17.765) Hence, I'm like in the corner of a garage, like starting over. And then, oh yeah, I'll have to just make the audio book myself, but each step of like, this could really not work, no one may care, became oddly like a blinking green light. Like, are you okay following what feels like an even deeper level of self? Ian Binns (10:36.837) Yeah. orb (10:46.713) even if it means you like are some guy who lost the plot and he's in a garage in Ojai talking about spaceships. But then I would share it with friends. Literally there are friends who are like, I just read the draft of this thing you sent me. It gave me a couple of days to recover because it affected me so deeply. It's the most personal thing you've ever done. And I'd be like, what is, what? So it just like the Tao Te Ching, unknowing, knowing and unknowing. It had a very Zen like. Ian Binns (10:53.613) Yeah. Ian Binns (11:12.475) Yeah. orb (11:16.357) Rob Bell, you know nothing about how everything works. And especially the work for years was like right down the middle. This is what I'm saying, this is what I just said. This is an example of it. And this is every single interaction about this story is like people like, yeah, my mom died three years ago. I'm trying to like the most personal, it was like instantly I was talking, we were connecting on some, Ian Binns (11:27.696) Mm-hmm. orb (11:45.633) other level, you know what I mean? Which was like, I obviously people know about this with fiction and literature for thousands of years, but for me, you're right. Some discovery of some self, like some more, I don't know how you even say it, because we're all just sort of step by step by step. Ian Binns (11:47.076) Yeah, yeah. Zack Jackson (11:47.543) Yeah. Ian Binns (12:02.532) Well, and I loved the fact, you know, as I said, you know, I was already connecting with the story and the characters, but then hearing you read it. So the, one of the reasons why I love listening to your podcast is because I feel, I feel like you always start off with hello friends. And then when you name the title, you usually laugh and you always talk about the importance of laughing. And, and so I feel like we're, it's a connection, right? That you're developed because you're being who I assume is you. Um, you're being very personable. Um, orb (12:26.733) Yeah, yeah, yeah. Ian Binns (12:32.22) You know, I've sat in on several of your classes throughout the pandemic. These are online. It, I got the same feeling. And then when reading this, it just, it was like a very long or multiple podcast episodes, and you just sounded like you were really enjoying yourself. orb (12:39.387) Mm-hmm. orb (12:44.424) Yeah. really enjoying myself. And even when I started thinking, because I would come in at the end of the day when I was writing and say to Kristen, like, this is what Dill Tud did today. She'd be like, and she would just say, my God, you just love to talk about your characters. And honestly, other books was like, the book goes out, you do some interviews, quote unquote promotion, and then onto the next thing. It was like a window of time where you're out, whatever touring, and this was like. Oh, wait, if I actually released this, I would talk about this for the rest of my life. It was like, so yeah, very personal. Like, oh no, I would be doing this. This is like the most enjoyable thing I could think of. Talking to you guys is like, oh my God, we're gonna have another discussion about where'd you park your spaceship? I'm so excited. So it jumbled, like even if you think about like, free market economics, if you make something that you gotta go out and hustle. Ian Binns (13:22.426) Yeah. Zack Jackson (13:36.659) Yeah. If I. orb (13:44.473) it like just obliterated even that stuff. Or recording the audio book like didn't be, you know, another platform, another, it became like, oh my God, that would be so fun to like read it and like turn the pages like I'm just reading it to you. Cause when I am writing a book in this book, I would call friends and read them scenes without them having any context for the story. I'd give them like 10 seconds of context and then just read them. Zack Jackson (13:44.632) Hmm. Ian Binns (14:08.464) Mm-hmm. Zack Jackson (14:08.567) Hmm orb (14:11.717) the first time that Dill Todd walks up and talks to Heen. Cause I knew if this scene, but like I remember multiple scenes where I would have them, I would read it to somebody, I'd call a friend and just be like, Hey, can I read you this scene? And almost like if the scene works with absolutely no context, and I was like, Oh, we're onto something. It's good, but very personal. So if you feel that in the audio book, Ian Binns (14:16.048) which I thought was great by the way. Ian Binns (14:36.696) Yeah. Zack Jackson (14:36.814) Hmm. orb (14:41.469) That delights me because that's actually what it's felt like. Ian Binns (14:46.436) Well, and if I can, I know Zach, you wanted to say something, but I told Zach this too. Well, you know, over the last couple of weeks. So, um, I had to, uh, I was doing a lot of pickup. My, my son goes to a school that's a Mandarin language immersion program. And so he, we have taken him to a hub stop and pick him up from there. And so I was constantly listening to it in the car and he's, he's 13, I have 13 year old boy, girl twins. And so he would get in, you know, I'd take him to the bus in the morning. Zack Jackson (14:47.02) Yeah. Ian Binns (15:13.912) And he would listen to it with me and then I would listen to it some throughout the day. Uh, and then when I'd pick him up, he would come in and then all of a sudden, yeah, he's like, okay, so wait, dad, what's going on now? Um, but I had to keep moving forward to get it done. And so finally I just said, it's like, okay, buddy, I need to give you the book. You need to listen to it and read it, you know, and hopefully he will, but he, he was really getting into it. And every time you would laugh or someone that I'm like, did you hear him laugh? That's great. Isn't it? So. orb (15:20.401) He's missed some of that. He's missed it. Zack Jackson (15:25.879) Ha ha ha. orb (15:42.137) And you're like, your son's like, can you, can you just rewind to when I got out of the car for school? And you're like, no, no. I mean, I love you. Right. I love you, but not that much. Like I gotta know what happens next. I'm not going to, I already know that part. Ian Binns (15:45.388) Yeah. No, I I'm preparing to talk to him. Yeah. Yeah, so is neat. I mean he and he I love that it he connected with it as well. I thought it was really neat. Zack Jackson (15:58.316) Right. Zack Jackson (16:03.842) Well, I mean, every single part of this, the plot of this book is laid out on the back of the book, but you just have no idea what any of those words mean until you read the book. orb (16:12.201) Good, good, good. I love the idea of laying out the whole thing right before you, the whole where it's headed, in such a way that it's even more mystery. Yeah. Zack Jackson (16:26.506) Right? Like I read the back and then Nunez shows up and he learns that she's assigned seven sent to Ferdus to do a graining. And I'm like, well, I don't know what that means, but three quarters of the way through the book. I was like, oh yeah, that was on the back of the book. I get it now. orb (16:32.357) Yeah, good, good. Just word salad. I was like just. orb (16:42.277) Yes, so like there's a words, there's a, there's a word salad thing you can do that is, oh, you want a description on the back of the book? It's almost like a spoof of a description on the back of the book. Okay, I'll give you a detailed description of what happens in this book. You know, almost like, like a wink to the publishing world. It's like, you gotta give them a full, you know, like the Instagram video, you gotta hook them in the first three seconds. It's like a, all these conventional wisdom rules. They're like, okay. Zack Jackson (16:55.79) Hmm. Zack Jackson (17:01.486) Thanks for watching! Zack Jackson (17:08.178) Mm-hmm. orb (17:12.865) Okay, I could do the rule, but I'm going to do it so over the top, but it's like laughing at it. It's memeing itself. Zack Jackson (17:20.382) Oh, it's so, it's so, I mean, you say you've read Douglas Adams and that comes through so much. It's like, I'm reading this book and I'm thinking like, this is the sort of flippant irreverent hilarity of, of like Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. But with like that sort of laser focused, this is what it means to be human of C.S. Lewis. You know, when you're reading one of his allegorical stories. orb (17:26.054) I'm sorry. orb (17:44.041) Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Zack Jackson (17:47.178) And you're like, Oh yeah, I am a demon. You're right. Not really, but you know, I, I also say those things. I definitely that definitely came through. orb (17:47.342) Mmm. Ian Binns (17:50.524) Hehehe orb (17:53.401) Yeah, wow. Wow. That's fascinating. Ian Binns (17:58.968) And see, I didn't... Go ahead. Zack Jackson (17:59.234) So can I make an observation? Okay. And then you can tell me if I'm totally off because you said a little bit before that people would tell you this is the most Rob Bell we've ever read. This is just coming through so naturally. This feels like a new thing. But when I look at the books you've put out at least, there seems to be a kind of trajectory to it where your pastoral works are these short books that wrestle with a topic creatively and with fun images that are easy to preach, but they very much feel like sermon series. And then that goes on until you wrote, what is the Bible, which feels like you're letting us in on the like the mechanics of how you read the Bible and all of the things that grounded your previous works. Now you've given us the tools to do that too. And then you wrote everything is spiritual, which is that but for the soul. orb (18:47.567) Mmm. Zack Jackson (18:58.826) Here is the kind of the magnum opus of what it means to be all the work I've done. So I feel like if you read what is the Bible and everything is spiritual, it's almost like an accidental discipleship where now you can now read the world the way Rob Bell reads the world. You don't need me to write these little pastoral books anymore. Now I'm free to go on and explore this other more. orb (19:00.165) Wow! orb (19:24.882) Mmm. Zack Jackson (19:25.538) fictional world. I don't want to call it allegorical because I know it's not, this isn't Pilgrim's Progress or anything. But it almost felt like you were freeing yourself by giving us the tools to do the things that Rob Bell did in the world for so long. orb (19:30.953) Oh yeah, that's a really... orb (19:40.989) Well, it's so interesting that you say that because like I came, I was, I was born and raised in this particular Christian tradition that was called itself evangelical, which meant Protestant, which Protestant is like, how do we change the world? A guy nailed a bunch of theses to a door in Germany. Like how do you deal with the pain of the world? Think and. Zack Jackson (20:03.174) No. orb (20:08.729) stuff. And at some level, it's like a disembodied propositions, get them right in your head, get the furniture arranged right in your head, and then you're good. And at some level, I can see a long, slow learning to be in my body. I mean, I remember in my early 20s, discovering that Jesus was a Jewish rabbi, being like, wait a second. Zack Jackson (20:09.954) Yeah, thinking stuff. orb (20:37.937) Like he's actually talking about economics. Everything is economics and politics and social fabric and safety net and how you relate to the currency of the empire. So that's really interesting what you just outlined is it started with like almost like standing there telling people stuff and then it just keeps sinking more and more incarnation, more and more body until we're like, well, here's how you can read that and then it becomes Ian Binns (20:38.917) Yeah orb (21:07.569) Here's the events in this body that shaped me. And then at some point you toss out, we don't even have to do concepts anymore. We can just go right to worlds. I just picture it just like just sinking more and more and more and more into body until there's no propositions left because it's just written, like written on the heart essentially. Zack Jackson (21:20.718) Mm-hmm. Yeah. Zack Jackson (21:32.35) Yeah. Oh, that's what's so great about science fiction. And this is like science fiction ish. Just in that it takes place on another planet, but orb (21:38.037) Yeah. One interviewer on a science fiction podcast was like, other than planets and space ship, other planets and space ship, what makes a science fiction? And I was like, I didn't say that. Don't ask me. Zack Jackson (21:55.086) That's what Kurt Vonnegut said that. He said, I'm, I'm a science fiction writer because somebody told me I was. orb (22:01.093) Right, I'm like, I'm not making claims here. Zack Jackson (22:05.702) But that's the beauty, that's the like the best of science fiction is we take what it means to be human and we play it out on a stage that's so outrageous that it's not going to too closely allegorize, but we can work out in them what's happening here with us. Ian Binns (22:10.501) Mm-hmm. orb (22:21.501) Oh, and it just comes in like Game of Thrones. I don't know where Westeros is. But I know greed. I can I know that feeling. Ian Binns (22:27.468) Oh yeah. Yeah. Zack Jackson (22:30.973) Uh-huh. orb (22:35.089) That's really well said. That's funny. Zack Jackson (22:39.318) So in this universe of yours, the earth gets brownballed in the first sentence, which means we basically destroyed the topsoil and nothing can grow. Our atmosphere is polluted. There's nothing living left on it. Everything is brown now. And we had to leave. The humanity had to go out into the stars and colonize other planets with hopefully a bit more intentionality. So imagining that universe. What do you think those people who left Earth, those people who were religious, how do you think that sort of thing would affect their view of God, the divine? How do we bring God with us to the stars? orb (23:24.069) Right, right, because the... orb (23:29.678) you're going to have to have some understanding that can handle that. Which in some ways has been all along. Apocalypse is often looming. I mean, you think about how many texts apocalypse is looming. I mean, think about how many saviors. The only way I can make you think I'm a savior is if I can show you politically, religiously otherwise, I have to be able to show you an apocalypse to show you your need for someone to save you from it. Zack Jackson (23:33.848) Yeah. Zack Jackson (23:57.339) Mm. orb (23:58.473) and even the crashing of the stock market, I'll protect you because it's coming. You know, that's like a thing. Why 2K? Think of how many of these. I have the answer to help you escape becoming wrath. So perhaps sometimes those arise in order to destroy whatever conception is so limited that it's actually dependent on avoiding that thing. Whatever it is, if it's ultimate reality, all of it has to exist within, it has to be able to handle even that. Zack Jackson (24:21.134) Mmm. Ian Binns (24:21.177) Right. orb (24:30.053) You know, like if a story, if you're animating myth, AKA your religion, that which holds you together can't absorb the earth not making it, then you need to get a new one. Zack Jackson (24:30.285) Yeah. Zack Jackson (24:47.334) I imagine people in that universe did. They would have had to. orb (24:49.293) Well, imagine, yeah, imagine, well, I mean, we have very straightforward examples of this, like Galileo's like, we're not actually the center. There's something called the sun, which is the center. And you have a whole hierarchical worldview, which keeps lots of different people above other people. And you have that system going, no, no. And he's like, well, actually, we just have this thing called a telescope. We figured out how to make glass out of sand. We put two of them in a metal tube. You can see. Ian Binns (25:17.634) Mm-hmm. orb (25:18.621) Um, we have very real examples of this in not so recent history when new information or new events shatter. Whatever the story is, it's holding people together and it either doubles down. Oh, here's one America's the greatest nation on the face of the earth. Hmm. You just lost in Afghanistan to a group of locals using weapons that they got from Russia in the eighties. Ian Binns (25:36.632) Yeah. orb (25:47.805) You know what I mean? Like the greatest military superpower lost. Like Taliban won, America zero. So like you either readjust your narrative or you double down and now the absurdity really gets amped up. So you're right, they have to, they have to at some way, yeah, like whatever wasn't big enough has to get big fast. Ian Binns (25:59.853) Yeah. Zack Jackson (26:17.738) Yeah. Most of the apocalyptic literature in the Bible, at least, is like, here's the end of your world. Here's the end of everything you know. Your whole system stops working. The enemies are winning. And then there is hope because God stops it before the ultimate end. So I imagine in this world that's dying, there's all these people with this like religious faith that's built on that sort of thing. That's like God would never let the earth die. Ian Binns (26:18.021) Yeah. orb (26:27.493) Right, right, right. orb (26:36.474) Right. Zack Jackson (26:47.19) That's the end. That's the stop of the suffering. The earth is it. And then as the earth continues to die, they have to reevaluate, oh goodness, what is the end then? What is the next thing? What is the next thing that's more expansive, that's higher that. orb (26:59.462) Right. And that's what I, and when I learned that the earth brown balled, and I like that sentence, when I learned that the earth brown balled, because I had to explain how to get a guy on Ferdus asking a guy, we had to like, what was so interesting to me is, oh, take the worst fear in the air right now and just have it happen. Just have that be the starting point. It's like in a marriage. Think about a marriage, a couple has an argument that just keeps coming up. Zack Jackson (27:11.769) Hahaha! Zack Jackson (27:21.387) Mm. orb (27:30.593) Try the three of us to imagine that. There's some issue that keeps, sort of keeps coming up. And all of a sudden, one day in the midst of an argument, one of the partners says to the other, well, if we're gonna stay together, we're gonna need to get to the root of this. But they've never ever remotely discussed or considered not staying together. But the one of them said it. And there's like a holy terror of like, wait, did you just say that? But you the observer, if you were observing the argument, it'd be like, that's like one of the best things they could have said, because they're gonna probably get, so it's like speak the unspeakable, and notice how the nervous system weirdly relaxes. There's an openness, even like a democracy is an experiment. Well, some experiments fail. Like just take all the terror of January 6th, take all the terror of election. Ian Binns (28:03.501) Right. Zack Jackson (28:14.627) Hmm. orb (28:26.929) Medley just take it all and go. Yeah, it did it was an experiment some experiments fail and Weirdly enough and affection arises maybe even imagination Which I think I knew even I mean the thing that really is interesting to me and what you were just saying Zach is Jesus isn't like oh, let's do everything we can to keep the temple together. He's like, oh, yeah this whole thing's This whole idea that the divine dwells in a building Yeah, fine for like Ian Binns (28:32.773) Yeah. orb (28:56.781) not one stone will remain on top of another. It's almost like he's like, in order for you all to understand that the whole earth is a temple, that all of it's holy and sacred, yeah, it might need to come down. He doesn't seem to be shy away from, if that's what it'll take, fine. Zack Jackson (29:13.undefined) Yeah. Ian Binns (29:19.353) Yeah. Zack Jackson (29:20.644) And they did. The Jews and the Christians both built new systems that were more expensive, that didn't need to live in the temple. orb (29:25.457) Right. I've been asking people this, try this by the way. This is really fun. Say to somebody, cause I've been trying this out and I love what it does to people, me included. I'll say to them, hey, next year, check this out. Biden versus Trump. Here we go. Zack Jackson (29:46.41) You talk about feeling something in your body. orb (29:46.581) And notice, and people, you can just see people throw up in their mouth. And as like, are you kidding me? Those are the options next fall. And yet what's also interesting is you, if you zoom out just to touch, perhaps that as the options is the kind of pain the system needs to be in. But for like, maybe the system hasn't bottomed out yet. Like these are the options here in America where we, where we've Ian Binns (29:48.348) Mmm. orb (30:15.009) have a tradition of coming up with kind of awesome stuff. This is what perhaps a system hasn't, and obviously we know from addiction and lots of different things, you have to hit the wall at some level. And all of it, like think of how many, for the three of us, how many moments in your life you were in enough pain to actually start asking a whole new set of questions. But like try that Biden versus Trump, say it like it's the coolest thing ever and just watch people like, are you, Ian Binns (30:18.425) Yeah. Ian Binns (30:38.146) Yeah. orb (30:44.605) But like that disgust, that disgust is how we actually do new things. Like seriously? Ian Binns (30:53.072) Yeah. Zack Jackson (30:55.242) Yeah, sometimes you need to be searching for an enigmatic man with your assassin and have entrails dropped on top of your head. You know, sometimes that's just what happens. orb (31:11.165) Please clarify for your listeners that that's a reference to the book. Ian Binns (31:14.821) That scene was so amazing. Zack Jackson (31:15.434) Oh, that's one of those things that you can say about the book that makes no sense until you get to the part where it's in. orb (31:20.613) I just love the second time she appears in his bedroom and he's like, wait, you can't find Diltud? And then he says it again without the question, wait, you can't find Diltud? Like he's so delighted. Wait, has this happened before? Is this like a thing? And he's like the admiration for Diltud. She's like, yeah, he's just like, he doesn't even really exist. Wait, this is like the greatest news ever. Ian Binns (31:32.848) Hehehehe Ian Binns (31:36.527) Yeah. Zack Jackson (31:46.83) Aren't you supposed to be the best? orb (31:48.229) Yeah, wait, isn't this what you do? Ha ha ha! Zack Jackson (31:51.882) I also love that instead of saying like, well, you know, I'm an official assassin. You would never say that in a bureaucratic system, right? You would use a word like graining, which is so innocuous. It's just, it's so bureaucratic and he just keeps drilling that this is a graining. That's just, you're a murderer. It's what you are. No, no, I'm graining. It's different. It's well, are you. orb (32:02.207) Mmm. orb (32:06.944) This is a grainy. Ian Binns (32:11.001) Yeah. orb (32:14.085) Right. Do you have a gun? Do you have a gun on you right now? Do you have a gun? He's just like, you act like this is so civil, but like how... Ha ha ha. Ian Binns (32:18.552) Yes. Zack Jackson (32:19.598) I'm going to go ahead and turn it off. Zack Jackson (32:25.43) That was a theme that kept coming up as the book progressed. It was like, because earth was destroyed, we had to reform it. Some very smart people decided to create the most effective system possible for the most good for the most people. And from the surface, it looks great. Right. And everyone respects the chairs and the arrangements and all of that. And you can get a job just putting down stakes in the ground. orb (32:43.845) Alright, right. Zack Jackson (32:54.398) And imagining what a neighborhood might look like. That's a whole job. And if you don't like it, go be a baker. That's a job too. And it's just this freedom and wonderful. And you're like, why can't the world work like this? And then the more we look into it, those kinds of bureaucratic words that are used are actually laced with poison. And you realize how much is like. Respectable is not actually good. Ian Binns (32:59.068) Uh huh. Zack Jackson (33:21.974) Right. And I kept seeing, I kept hearing like, Oh, well, you know, we're, we're re we're restructuring the division right now where we're having to make some, uh, some strategic cuts to streamline our team is like, well, you're firing me, you know, and how many things that we can hide by, by making them sound respectable. orb (33:48.85) I was just reading about a hedge fund owner who owns an NFL team and is just making a mess of the NFL team. And the hedge fund owner made billions off of betting on the major banks to survive, but the banks survived because of a government bailout. You're like, that's insidious. Did I? Oh, Carolina in the house. Ian Binns (34:07.189) All right. I'm wondering who you're talking about. Ian Binns (34:16.016) Hmm orb (34:18.161) But like, if you just ponder that loop, if you just ponder that loop for a moment, and the insertion, giant systems that insert themselves in the exchange of goods and services and extract value out of it, adding nothing, exploiting it based on nanosecond computer insertions and trades, generating nothing, contributing nothing. Ian Binns (34:19.092) Maybe like 15 miles that way. orb (34:48.081) just sucking little pennies here and there, but doing it hundreds of billions of times. Like so insidious. Ian Binns (34:56.198) Yes. orb (34:58.369) insidious. Zack Jackson (35:00.086) Yeah, and we put them on magazine covers. They're brilliant. orb (35:03.813) And then, right, right. Contributing nothing. Ian Binns (35:09.36) I wanted to shift to something a little lighthearted. A theme that I loved in your book that I felt like just constantly kept coming up is curiosity amongst the characters. How, you know, when Heen was growing up, he was very, very curious. Would ask questions, you know, just really into it. When he then got into the role of being a series five after the tragedy struck for him. orb (35:22.172) Yeah. Ian Binns (35:39.708) Um, it, it's almost like his curiosity was kind of set aside some because he knew he had this job and you could, I love the fact that I guess in part three, you really get into this, that you can start figuring out. Uh, and I, I was kind of picking up on this pretty quickly that he felt fake until he, he got, yeah, like it. orb (36:02.41) Oh, yeah. Ian Binns (36:05.068) And then you can see the times, especially when he would get irritated with Dill Todd. Um, I love that. And I would put notes in here saying, you know, Oh, you know, you're it's great that he's irritated with Dill Todd simply because Dill Todd is being very curious. Um, and he's being pushed to kind of get back to that part of his childhood, almost of that role of curiosity. Um, which is, yeah, I'm always told by Zach and the others on the show and, and all of my friends and family. How orb (36:21.645) Yes! orb (36:27.609) Mm-hmm. Ian Binns (36:34.752) how curious of a person I am. Cause I just love to learn and love to ask questions and yeah, I love being curious. And so I just, I appreciate you did that throughout this book and showed his struggles with it as well. I thought that was really fascinating. orb (36:37.213) Yeah, scientists, absolutely, yeah. orb (36:48.689) Oh, thank you. That's so well said. Yeah, because you as science, the core of science, the engine of science is curiosity. Oh yeah, and I loved how he starts, like they're discussing things in the bakery and he'll like ask a question and be like, what the fuck, I don't participate in these conversations. I'm the guy just, he keeps, or like when there's a moment when, Zack Jackson (37:11.545) Hahaha. orb (37:18.361) Ziga May has Philippe died and he is like, yeah, no, I just saw him the other day, he's fine. And he's like, wait. As he's like beginning, and then Nune shows up and he's like, you're so fake. You just like connect with everybody but they don't know you're assassin. She's like, wait a second. I'm pretending. You think that you and I don't get a paycheck from the same man. Like she comes to just show him his own shadow like. Ian Binns (37:25.85) Yeah. Ian Binns (37:36.23) Yes. Ian Binns (37:46.106) Yeah. orb (37:46.149) What are you and these Firdes people now buddies or something? No, the two of us have a thing we're doing here. And he's like gradually he can't do the job and he can't pretend. And it's like. Ian Binns (37:59.076) I love when she starts telling him you're in so deep. You don't even see it. orb (38:02.817) You don't even see it. You can, you, oh my God, you're gonna like, and it's like a somehow like his curiosity is like, he's feeling and also when he first met Diltad, I was like, oh my God, how fascinating is this? He's beginning to realize that he's been numb for decades, most of his adult life. But then when he actually begins to feel the first feelings coming out, he's thawing, but the first feelings aren't, Ian Binns (38:05.925) Yeah. orb (38:31.961) a warm embrace of the unit of nature of all reality. It's just supernatural irritation. Like this guy who pretends like we somehow have some long standing relationship and he has these staccato bursts of conversation and he's wearing these multi one-colored outfit. Like, if you decide not to numb yourself and all these numbing devices we have at our disposal and actually. Zack Jackson (38:40.59) without right. Ian Binns (38:40.703) Hehehehe orb (39:00.605) pay attention and be present to what's coming up from within you. It's probably a number of unpleasant things are like ungreaved grief even. And yeah, you really want to feel okay. You want to feel alive. Okay. Here's a couple of things that are a part of feeling alive. Doubt anger rage. It's all part of it. And I just. Ian Binns (39:09.626) Yeah. Ian Binns (39:15.834) Yeah. Zack Jackson (39:18.307) Yeah. Ian Binns (39:18.416) When I, and again, you know, with Dill Tud, he played such an important role of reminding Heen who he is. That's kind of how I took it. Like reminding Heen of his own humanity, of who he used to be before he did this. Zack Jackson (39:27.47) Mm-hmm. orb (39:27.642) Yeah, right. orb (39:34.645) Right, right, right. And yet, he at first is like, is this guy onto me? Does he know? He just creates this horrible paranoia. Ian Binns (39:41.373) Especially when he goes, where'd you park your spaceship? And just, next thing you know, he's passed out. I thought that was great. orb (39:48.805) And then at the end when he's like, and then at the, because the whole thing is building up in some ways to that. And then at the end when he's like, yeah, I ask everybody that. I just, he's like, wait, what? Yeah, yeah, I like to do that. I just see how people respond. It's always fun. There's gotta be somebody who's got one. There has to be somebody. Ian Binns (39:58.8) Hahahaha Zack Jackson (40:00.104) hahahaha Ian Binns (40:09.924) That was good. Zack Jackson (40:10.182) Yeah, I don't think it's too much of a spoiler to say that his job for a good part of this is basically as, um, uh, a spy to the people in charge, eyes on the ground to notice the things that are happening so that they can be corrected along the way, which seems pretty innocuous, but you can't get, you can't get committed, you gotta connect spy leave. And that's his problem because he's, he's seeing, he's so good at seeing, but orb (40:21.445) Right, right. orb (40:26.461) Very straightforward. Yeah, yeah. Zack Jackson (40:39.082) He starts to know and that's when he gets into trouble, right? When it goes from his head down to his gut. There's a brilliant scene on a page three 35 for those who are following along at home, um, in which he has just baked a loaf of, was it rosemary olive oil bread? Um, so yeah, which was a special bread for his mother back on another planet that they've never had there. And he bakes it in the bakery. And this guy. orb (40:44.994) Absolutely. orb (40:57.649) Sourdough with rosemary. Ian Binns (40:57.924) which sounded very tasty. Zack Jackson (41:08.918) bursts in. Oh my gosh. Cause he rushes in and says, I have to have another. And then the narrator, which is he says, he's got a small white dog under his arm. The dog is wearing a sweater on the front of the sweater and big letters. It reads who's taking who for a walk. That's troubling enough, but there's a series of zippers on this man's shirt that run in diagonal lines across his chest and appear to have no purpose. Do you have any more? He sounds desperate. orb (41:09.718) Oh, I love it that you love this scene. Ian Binns (41:11.938) Yeah. Zack Jackson (41:38.514) I just stand there staring at the top of his head. He's losing his hair on top, but it's like, and it just keeps going back and forth in this way where there's this very clear thing happening in front of him. Where this bread that his mother made has touched this man deeply and the man wants more and all he can do is see that he's got too many zippers and his dog is wearing a t-shirt. orb (41:44.489) Yeah. orb (41:47.869) Yes. orb (41:59.877) And he's got hair combing out that's combed over. Yes. Zack Jackson (42:04.754) Like how many times have I been that like here I am looking at the facts of the situation Completely missing what's actually happening orb (42:13.846) And he's telling, or the mustaches, there's like the running theme of like must, I can't get over the mustache. So I just, he gets like hooked on something and yeah. Zack Jackson (42:17.418) Yeah. Zack Jackson (42:22.738) Mm-hmm. Yeah. Oh, I loved that. Ian Binns (42:28.028) I think one of my favorite scenes until we get to the very end where they find Dill Todd and really get, I mean, I loved how this book ended, but the scene in the school where Nune was really just hamming it up with the flower and the water. Oh my, I was laughing hysterically hearing you read that part of the book. I mean, it's just. orb (42:46.23) Oh Ian Binns (42:52.48) And especially someone who's been in a lot of schools since I prepare future teachers, just, I mean, I could totally imagine that whole scene and watching her hamm it up and do all these great things. I mean, it was so well done. I just, yeah, I fully admired that part of the book. orb (43:09.626) Oh, that makes me so happy because... And the fact that she's so opaque, obviously there's like, that's the giant Easter egg with her is you get nothing about her other than this astonishing. So she's the anti-heen. I'm realizing now as you said that, in some ways she's the anti-heen. You get no interior from her. So it's almost like it's very, very hard to feel anything about her other than just surface admiration for these. wide range like Liam Neeson I have a wide range of I have a particular set of skills but in the ravine you could see Heen is watching her like how the how do you know how to talk to like high school students in which she's like keep it completely dangerous the perfect line of danger without crossing she somehow is able to do all these things and leave them in the palm of her hand and shock without Ian Binns (43:45.048) Yes, love that movie, especially that scene. Zack Jackson (43:45.262) Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe Ian Binns (44:08.492) Mm-hmm. orb (44:10.669) And you could just heen, it's just like, what is? Just, he's just one other, it's like a different kind of Diltud irritation. How does she do, what am I even watching? What is, it's like just his curriculum of disorientation. This is like the master's level. It's like Diltud cracks the door and she comes in and just like, yeah, you're not gonna understand any of this. Zack Jackson (44:19.218) Mmm. Zack Jackson (44:33.89) But at the same time, she's like, she's totally just, that's all surface level. That's all playing. She's not being sincere. She's just, she's performing. Yeah. No matter what that looks like. If I have to be a performer, great. If I got to be this improv artist, great. I'm still going to kill you, but you'll know nothing of my heart and soul. And the moment you start to get too close, I'm going to shut you down, you know. Ian Binns (44:41.645) Mm-hmm. orb (44:42.193) Job to do. I always get the job done. Mm-hmm. orb (44:51.249) Yeah. orb (45:01.231) You know, of course, I think later today we're opening up a Where'd You Park Your Store in which there will be a t-shirt that just says in big letters, You messed with the wrong series 5. Ian Binns (45:12.744) Oh, I love that. Zack Jackson (45:13.499) Hahaha! orb (45:15.293) And there's also a t-shirt that says, Heen Who Grows Bears. And there's also, we're about to release, I think either sometime in a couple of days, we're about to release a coffee mug that just says, Piddle, Piddle on it. And there's, yeah. And then there's, oh, and then you'll be able to buy the Brown Ball poster for your wall. Ian Binns (45:20.876) Oh yes, that was great too. I just... Ha ha ha. Zack Jackson (45:24.078) I love that. Ian Binns (45:30.732) Oh my God. Yeah, when he stood up at the school and said that, that was amazing. orb (45:43.437) And then we designed, my friend designed one. And then there's also in that like, you've seen it with New York, but a t-shirt that just has a big heart. It just says, I love Diltud. Zack Jackson (45:44.183) Oh, I need that. orb (45:56.645) And then there's also a t-shirt that just says, you just got Bobby freelanced. Like the multiple deep cut level on that one. Zack Jackson (46:06.914) So I need, I need you to explain this to me. orb (46:09.861) You know, he's going to write a self-help book. You know that, right? Called, you just got to Bobby freelance. But he doesn't come from a family of writer. He doesn't come, he comes from the outer pangs. So right reading wasn't a thing. They weren't very civilized people. So he doesn't really know, but people could tell him he needs to write a book. So he dictates the book to Lan Xing, his girlfriend, but he keeps getting, cause he loves her so much. And it's like his manifesto, his like 12 rules for living kind of thing. But. Zack Jackson (46:12.562) Oh my gosh, how do we have? Ian Binns (46:14.021) Really? orb (46:38.621) He's telling it to her, but he keeps losing, like that he's dictating a book and talking to her. What do you think about that? So the book is the text of his book, but it's also him talking to her about, do you think I should say this next part? Zack Jackson (46:45.646) Hmm. Ian Binns (46:54.492) That's gonna be great. So don't be surprised if you see my name pop up in order requests with your new store coming out because yeah, that's, I could see myself getting some of those things. So. Zack Jackson (46:54.928) hahahaha orb (47:05.936) Uh, good. Oh, and then, you know, there's a Rolling Stones. There's the Rolling Stone, like Mick, Keith, Ronnie, Charlie, these, like, like the four names and, um, Keene, Borns, Nuneye, Diltud, like, you know, this, Zack Jackson (47:06.409) I just love. Ian Binns (47:12.988) Mm-hmm. Zack Jackson (47:13.356) Yeah. Ian Binns (47:18.748) Gosh Ian Binns (47:22.872) My wife will be like, what are all these shirts that are arriving? I'll just it's okay, honey. It's okay. It's it's my friend Rob's place. Yeah. orb (47:28.689) It's a pedal hoodie. Yeah. Zack Jackson (47:31.374) Of course, clearly, why doesn't everyone have that? Of course. Right? I just love that Bobby Freelance. I was reading all these names that are just totally nonsensical names that came out of your brain, and then suddenly Bobby Freelance. He's not a freelancer, just Bobby Freelance, just his name. orb (47:33.87) What kid doesn't have that? Yeah. Ian Binns (47:35.64) Yeah, yeah. That's so great. orb (47:43.117) Right. Yeah, good. orb (47:50.937) Yeah, and that's the beauty of creating a world is you, I realized the, oh, I guess part way through I was like, oh my God, we're gonna make up all these names, Ra-Bel, aren't we? Yes, every name will be made up. And then all of a sudden he gets on a glide and the guy's name is Wade. And then it goes back to all the names are made up. And then Bobby was like, oh, so there's the pattern and then the breaking of the pattern. But then when you do break the pattern, go full Applebee's. Zack Jackson (48:15.656) Hmm. orb (48:20.497) Go full America. So like when they're at the bowl and it's this incredibly exotic rest, but then, okay. Who are the two people who are arguing at the table next to them? No, don't make up. It's not Forbo and Rasheva. What's, oh yeah, Gretchen and Carl. Like, you know what I mean? Like what's the most, I went to high school with them. So when you go, if you're not gonna make it up, then go full irony free. Zack Jackson (48:41.123) Yeah. orb (48:50.309) America, you know what I mean? Ian Binns (48:52.057) Yeah. Zack Jackson (48:52.066) So it's like, what is that line from, oh, what's his name? My favorite poet, the angry farmer man. Wendell Berry, that quote from Wendell Berry, from the, that the moment that the politicos can start to read your mind, lose it, make more tracks than necessary, like the fox in the snow, like the moment that we think we know what's gonna happen next. orb (49:03.174) Wendell Berry. orb (49:13.681) Oh. orb (49:21.563) Yeah. Zack Jackson (49:21.686) Just you kick out the legs. Keep it, keep it unexpected. Ian Binns (49:22.906) Yeah. orb (49:24.237) Yeah. Mm-hmm. And that's what's interesting about, like I don't have any, like somebody mentioned me at the end of Act Two, and I was like, there's an Act Two? I don't know any of that. The protagonist, like I guess I know what a protagonist is, but I don't have any of that stuff in my head. So it's just, or like when he brings lines back and falls and breaks his jaw and bites off his tongue, I remember thinking, wait. Ian Binns (49:48.777) Mm. orb (49:53.245) I mean, it's like a Wednesday afternoon or something. Wait, my main character can't speak? Like, the narrator can't speak. How long is this gonna, like, not even, didn't see that, literally didn't see it coming. And then, so now I guess there's gonna be a period here where we're waiting for his tongue to get healed, where we'll just, oh, okay. Yeah, kick the legs out, see what we discover. Ian Binns (49:58.688) Yeah. Ian Binns (50:14.298) Yeah. Zack Jackson (50:22.794) Yeah. I mean, isn't that, isn't, I know very little about story writing, uh, other than you make a character you love and then you kick the crap out of them. orb (50:31.549) and then you fall. Yes, yes. Zack Jackson (50:35.294) Yeah. You see how they respond to everything falling apart. orb (50:42.877) So fun. Zack Jackson (50:42.91) I also need to say thank you for including, I yelled, I yelped in joy when I read this part that you included my favorite joke in the entire world in this book. And you made the point of the joke that it's a stupid joke, but that it is his favorite joke in the world because it's my favorite joke in the world. And it's the only joke I know. Ian Binns (50:43.14) It's just, you know, go ahead. orb (51:04.491) Pirate. Zack Jackson (51:06.066) Yeah. So a pirate walks into a bar and the bartender says, Hey, you know, you've got a steering wheel on your belt buckle. And he says, Arrr, it's been driving me nuts all day. The best joke in the world. I said that in church once. Yeah. Ian Binns (51:15.224) Yeah. orb (51:22.621) You can't, it's perfection. You can't, you can't, there's nothing to say. Nothing, what can be said of it? It's the ultimate joke. Zack Jackson (51:33.731) It's the best joke in the world. Ian Binns (51:35.688) So full disclosure, the first time I ever heard that joke was reading it in your book. I had actually never heard that joke. No, yeah. orb (51:40.809) Oh, beautiful. You're welcome. Zack Jackson (51:41.026) Have I never said that joke to you, Ian? That's the only joke I know. I legitimately is the only joke I know. orb (51:46.493) Hmm. The book is bringing the two of you together in new ways. How is it we've been friends this long and I haven't heard your one joke? Ian Binns (51:50.776) in ways we never knew. Zack Jackson (51:52.637) Oh Right? We're always talking about serious stuff. That's the problem. Or Star Wars, sure. Right. Very serious. Yeah. Pretty much. Ian Binns (51:59.undefined) Or Star Wars. orb (52:01.982) Yeah, serious stuff. Yeah. Same category. Ian Binns (52:03.544) Yeah, yeah, very important. Exactly. I just got my Star Wars Advent Calendar opened it up today for the first time. Very excited. My Lego Advent Calendar. It's a major joy this time of year. So. orb (52:11.667) Oh, that is so great. orb (52:18.124) Thank you. Zack Jackson (52:22.45) Yeah. Ian Binns (52:23.58) So what's next for you, Rob, with this series and stuff? You talk, I think you said before, you hope it's gonna be multiple books and you've left it that way. Where do you want to go with the next one? orb (52:34.829) Yeah, well, God, I just, I'm always like, don't say anything, Rob Bell. Just, but obviously it says book one. Like I have a long standing, well, like on the Robcast, I just early on was like, don't be that guy who's talking about what you're making. First off, cause it might be rubbish, whatever you're making, but just tell people, yeah, it's out. Ian Binns (52:58.148) Right. orb (53:04.909) So just be somebody who actually makes things. Early on, that was a thing where it was like, otherwise, you're just that, you know, hey guys, working on chapter seven, and everybody's, but, and then I go and put book one on the cover, which is basically like, there's more. So yeah, there, it's very, very exciting and fun. So yes, there's, I, there's different places we're going to go. And, and like the Bobby, when I realized. Like, What's a Knuckum, one of my plays, is the play that Nord writes early on in this book. And I was like, God, it's so on the nose and ridiculous. But when I realized there was ancillary books, Bobby Freelance is gonna need to write. And then there's some other things that you're gonna need, you're gonna need, that aren't like the book one, book two, book three, but there's these other pieces. So, yes. And yeah, quite, yeah. So, uh. That'll all be coming. And I get very, very excited about where it's headed. Even the idea that it would go forward in time, it may surprise you where different ones. Yeah. Yeah, and I. Ian Binns (54:14.212) Yeah, I mean, I'm excited about where it could go. Zack Jackson (54:14.27) Yeah, but this isn't your first. This isn't your first work of fiction though. I mean, you've written the two plays and this isn't even your first novel. You have. orb (54:24.177) Yeah, there was a one novel years ago and it felt, that first novel in the plays felt, I see at the time how it felt indulgent. Like I had to learn to trust the goodness of life, even as I was going around the world, inviting people to trust the goodness of life and making fun of terms like guilty pleasure and giving people permissions, you know, just give yourself permission slip, follow your heart, all that stuff. This is like Rob Bell'd me. You know what I mean? It's like all these things that I spouted off about standing on stages, holding microphones all over the place, came like boomeranged back and punched me in the face with love. And was like, this thing that you've been like almost doing like on the side, almost like kind of a, because you know responsibly you have this thing that you do. Just. Zack Jackson (54:59.451) Yeah, you're the permission giver who gives you permission. orb (55:25.949) Just let yourself throw yourself into it and see what happens. So it's been a very, see where it goes and just trust it. And then, yeah, just, yeah. Yeah. And all the stuff everybody like, God, how do you pay the bills? How do you arrange your life around that? How do you, all the questions all of us have just, are all the questions that came up all over again. So yeah, that's got like a. Ian Binns (55:30.33) Yeah. Zack Jackson (55:53.822) Yeah, yeah, sometimes. orb (55:55.773) We're literally in the corner of the garage figuring out a new life. Ian Binns (56:01.744) Yeah. Zack Jackson (56:02.326) which I gotta say is very, it's very reassuring for the rest of us that you're doing the same thing, that you are. orb (56:12.954) stuff doesn't go away. Zack Jackson (56:14.686) Yeah, letting a lot of things go, living more simply so that you can follow where, where you're being pulled. orb (56:21.401) Yeah, yeah, that's all the like, all those wobbles. But how are we gonna... And even the... Well, you all, you all know the science. Heisenberg's on... Like, we don't know what the particles are gonna do next. Like the causality of the modern age, like A plus B equals C, we don't get... Maybe. Ian Binns (56:39.374) Mm-hmm. Zack Jackson (56:43.387) Yeah. Zack Jackson (56:48.886) be the uncertainty you want to see in the world. orb (56:49.789) There's also, right, obedience. There's also, yeah, you throw yourself into it and follow it and then we'll see where it goes. But yes, Ian, in answer to your question, and this has been talking about this has been really interesting energetically because I knew don't give this book coming out and talking to people about this book, let the conversations, just let all that shape the heart because of the... next books two and three and four and maybe five, which have lots of shape. But let, but even, even the, no, don't hold off for just a half second and just talk to people about this and, and see how that shapes even where they go. Brian, Brian Eno has this great line about, he doesn't read fan mail. Ian Binns (57:37.925) Yeah. Zack Jackson (57:41.9) Yeah. orb (57:47.965) because he says people who admire your work are always voices for conservatism because they're like that thing, I love that thing you did. So he's like, I don't wanna hear people tell me how much they like the thing I did because it inherently will put in my head, keep doing that thing you did. But what's so fascinating to me about talking about this book is how many people are like, I can't wait for book two because I have absolutely no idea. And that makes me very happy. Ian Binns (58:14.608) That's right. I have all these conflicting thoughts in my head on where this thing's gonna go and how the characters are gonna interact. But I'm in, it's so exciting. I think that part, you've captured my curiosity. And so I... orb (58:20.515) Right, so. orb (58:25.681) Alright. Yeah. orb (58:30.757) And there's like a giant, giant Easter egg about what happens next. And it's so obvious at the end of the book, but not one person has mentioned it. And not one person has asked for it or thinks that would be interesting. But I have like a, oh no. So I already have like the sophomore album, maybe jazz. And it's people will be like, what? And then, oh. Ian Binns (59:00.141) Yeah. orb (59:00.733) So I already feel the giant, all I have to get, you have to get all that off your head about even what's, then just start over again, because nobody. Ian Binns (59:09.08) See, I wouldn't even want to try to guess what it is because I want that experience you just simulated it up. Like, oh, okay. Like, I didn't see that coming or something like that. Like, I just, I'm, cause you did that a lot throughout this book, so. orb (59:18.853) Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah. orb (59:24.773) Yeah, and nobody was asking for this book. Nobody was like, God, when are you going to get around to that thing? So all of it is just enacting everything I've been spouting out about for years. It's like, OK, let's just do this. Yeah. Zack Jackson (59:27.534) Hmm. Ha ha. Zack Jackson (59:40.406) Yeah, I'm anticipating being completely surprised by whatever's next. And then for the format to drastically shift after that. And for book three to just be written in semaphore or something. It's a series of flag movements since book three and who knows? Ian Binns (59:44.823) Mm-hmm. orb (59:54.373) Yeah, Sanskrit. orb (01:00:03.037) So great. Zack Jackson (01:00:05.446) Yeah, well, thank you for sharing your delight with us. You are always a source of inspiration for so many people, the official permission giver. Thank you for accepting that permission for yourself and producing that which makes you come alive. Ian Binns (01:00:07.836) Absolutely. orb (01:00:15.187) Mmm. orb (01:00:19.561) Thank you. Mmm. orb (01:00:29.417) Thank you. That means the world. And thanks for having me on your podcast. Zack Jackson (01:00:32.074) Yeah, everyone should get the book. You should sign up for the two days at Ojai. There's all that and more available at rodbell.com, where there's also links to all of your social media connections, which just like everything else you do, is subversive and delightful and not at all what the professionals would tell you to do. orb (01:01:00.285) There are professionals? Question mark? Zack Jackson (01:01:03.104) I mean, there are people that get paid. Ian Binns (01:01:05.146) Yeah. orb (01:01:05.529) Okay, there we go. Whoa, that's a great distincti

Steve & Matt talk with special guest author-painter-podcaster Rob Bell about his new book "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship". You can find his podcast, The RobCast, here. Rob is a New York Times Bestselling author. Some of his works include: Velvet Elvis Love Wins Everything is Spiritual How To Be Here These works, along with "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship", are available at www.robbell.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whistlepigbear/message

My guest this week is Rob Bell. I was so happy that I got to speak with Rob. I've been a fan of his work for quite a while now—I listen to his podcast all the time and have read a few of his books, and I've just found his work so helpful. I  actually had an opportunity to spend a couple of days at the Rodale Institute where Rob was hosting one of his events where about 30 people come and bring an issue, a question, or a stuck point, and one by one we each sit and talk with Rob as the rest of the group observes. It's hard to describe exactly what happens, but something kind of shifts and opens up. That was definitely my experience. So it was great to speak with Rob here. We focused mostly on his really cool new book called Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? An Interplanetary Tale of Love, Loss, and Bread (affiliate link). If you haven't read it already, I strongly suggest you get a copy! It's fantastic. Topics Rob and I got into included: The ways that Rob shows up in his new novel The outside-of-earth perspective that Where'd You Park Your Spaceship offers The crucial importance of surrendering to the narrative when telling a story, vs. trying to make a point The sense that there is a creative entity within us that to seems to have a mind of its own Following interest and curiosity vs. debt, duty, and obligation The main character's existential sense of loneliness The importance of moving past denial The Enneagram and knowing the pain of your number Setting aside the pattern and energy of explaining things Reference in the book to Rob's play, What's a Knucka? Themes of anger, defiance, and liberation Recognizing one's part in creating a system one is opposed to The forthcoming second installment of the series Rob Bell is the New York Times bestselling author of 14 books and plays which have been translated into 25 languages. His visual art can be seen on Instagram, his band is HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and his podcast is called The RobCast. Rob lives with his family in Ojai, California. Learn more about Rob at his website.

Rob Bell has evolved from a megachurch pastor to a world renowned heretic (which I think is a good thing), questioning some of the ways the Christian religion has been teaching things that actually go against Spirit and Scripture, and proposing that the world, that God, is much more about love than damnation, and heaven and hell can be found right here on earth. His book, Love Wins, catapulted him into the greater public eye in 2011 when he was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people. He has been interviewed by Oprah, quoted by Brene Brown, and he's here today to talk about his new book, “Where'd You Park Your Spaceship.” With his new book as the backdrop of our interview, we talk about the creative process, our perception of others, of seeing our life patterns, of dealing with grief, and how stories emerge from within. You may not be writing a book, but you ARE writing the book of your life, which is our greatest creative Chakra 1, 2, and 3 endeavor.  Rob Bell is the New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books and plays which have been translated into 25 languages. His visual art can be seen on Instagram @realrobbell, his band is HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and his podcast is called The RobCast.  Learn more about Rob Bell on his Wikipedia page and on his website. You can download the first 100 pages of Where'd You Park Your Spaceship HERE. Catch the video of this episode HERE. More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website here. Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code BASE. Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on Facebook⁠⁠, Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & YouTube⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation

This episode we're discussing “BATTLE ROYALE” by Koushun Takami. This is a two-part episode, in this first part we're discussing students dealing with isolation and loss of control in the context of a deadly game. (Part Two will release on July 31st, 2023) PUBLISHER:  Simon & Schuster YEAR: 1999 LENGTH: 617 pages (19 hours 29 minutes) AGE: Adult GENRE: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Thriller RECOMMENDED: Highly Topic 1: Self-Isolation. Begins at (1:30), CW for isolation, child abuse, murder, death. Topic 2: Loss of Control. Begins at (20:20), CW for child abuse, murder, death. Promo for Robcast; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (37:27). Book TW for sexual content, cursing (graphic), ableism, mental illness, homophobia (brief), homophobic slurs (brief), sexism, misogyny, fatphobia (brief), bullying (graphic), drug use (smoking), kidnapping (graphic), confinement, child abuse (graphic), sexual harassment (graphic), sexual assault (threatened), rape (backstory), adult/minor relationship (backstory, non-consensual), vomit (graphic), blood (graphic), gore (graphic), violence (graphic), gun violence (graphic), medical content (graphic), murder (graphic), child death (graphic), death (graphic). --- If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon. For fortnightly news and updates, as well as links to recent written reviews, subscribe to our newsletter. You can check out Robin's written review of the book at Reviews That Burn.  Find all our links on our Carrd. Join the CPOV Discord Server! Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. Members of the Certain Point of View network of podcasts.

Hey, everyone. Jason here again. I got so much great feedback from the "Jesus the Mystic" message that I did a couple of weeks ago, that I decided to turn it into a series. Here is the second installment, "Are You Ready to Get Unstuck?".Sometimes, the way out of our rut is simpler than we think.What is your next step to getting unstuck? We'd love to hear from you in our Messy Conversations group on Facebook.By the way, the Robcast episode that I refer to in this message can be found here. It's the best argument I've heard against cancel culture and very much worth considering.If you'd prefer, you can watch the video of this episode on our Youtube channel.Recommended Reading:Jesus' Alternative Plan by Richard RohrReturning to Eden by Heather HamiltonReferred to in this episode:The Wisdom of Hobbits by Matthew J. DistefanoParenting Deconstructed Compiled by Jason and Brandi Elam Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another edition of the postgame “ROBcast”! The Celtics finish off their road trip 2-2 after gutting out a win against the San Antonio Spurs, 121-116, thanks in part to the incredible play of one Robert Williams III.1:00- Chris Forsberg breaks down the win while gushing over Rob's play, before taking a bigger picture look at this roster and where the team should look to add before the trade deadline12:44- Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Kendrick Perkins join Tom Giles to offer their instant reaction following the game20:33- Abby Chin catches up with Derrick White for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview following the game to get his thoughts on an emotional night back in San Antonio for the guard21:49- Robert Williams and Jayson Tatum speak after the win25:24- Forsberg takes one more victory lap as the president of the Robert Williams fan clubPresented by 24AutoGroup.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello Lovelies, and welcome back to the Cauldron! We're hanging out with JC this episode!Sooooo there's a lot to unpack with Jesus, hey? His name, his family, his words, his deeds have all been tied to a bunch of people spreading seeds of divisiveness, pain, and hatred. They've also been tied to people fighting hunger, poverty, and homelessness, spreading seeds of compassion. There's some complexity going on there. I got real excited making this episode, and ended up making the video a two parter. If you're interested in watching, head over to YouTube!In this episode I talk about Jesus and I talk about Christ, what the difference is, and why it's so damn important to remember that there IS a difference.Stay safe out there, loves, and Use Your Voice. XxPlease subscribe, rate, and review on whatever podcast app you use, or on YouTube!Interested in working with me? I'm now offering coaching! If you're feeling lost, or stuck, reach out. Together we can find the next right step on your journey into greatness. Head to www.squeakyscauldron.com/coachingI'm a coach, witch, tarot reader, and author walking the Wyrd road. I've been traveling solo for nearly a year, all over Europe, India, and the Middle East. On every step of the journey I've been met with new ways to deepen my practice and engage with the mystery that is living. Thanks for joining me!Subscribe to Moon Pages! Get a mini ritual, custom tarot spread, witchy tips and more delivered to your inbox every new and full moon. Sign up here!Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/squeakys_cauldronReferenced in this episode: (Turn the other cheek reference) The RobCast #212 - Jesus H. Christ | Part 4 - The Whole Thing is a Temple

This week's guest is director/writer/poet Kristin Hanggi, who received a Tony Award nomination for Best Director of a Musical for Rock of Ages. Kristin is also the author  of God, Sex and Musical Theatre (which is in the process of being adapted for a musical) and the co-host (with Natalie Roy) of Let's Play: The C.R.E.A.T.E. Podcast. She chose the 2017 India.Arie EP, SongVersation: Medicine for this episode. Kristin talks about why this collection of songs is special to her, which lyrics from the EP resonate most strongly with her and how her approach to listening to music informs her work as a director and storyteller.Kristin talked briefly about  the heroine's journey as a conceptual framework for storytelling. If you want to hear her talk about this extensively, be sure to listen to her most recent appearance on Rob Bell's Robcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heroines-journey/id956742638?i=1000569043767To learn more about Kristin's various projects, workshops and other resources for storytellers, visit her website, kristinhanggi.com.Also be sure to follow Kristin at @hanggilove on Twitter and Instagram.Al is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB, and this show has accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum. Be sure to follow @youmealbum to find out in advance about upcoming guests and featured albums for this podcast.1:13 Kristin joins the show1:25 Al is intrigued by Kristin's use of the heroine's journey as a storytelling framework3:39 Kristin discusses why she chose SongVersation: Medicine for this episode5:25 Kristin identifies what it is she loves about India Arie's music6:18 Kristin talks about the Arie track that motivated her to check out more of her songs8:00 There are certain types of moments when Kristin especially enjoys listening to the EP9:34 Kristin gives an example of a song from the EP that teaches the listener how to process emotional pain10:30 Al talks about his initial reactions to the EP12:37 SongVersation: Medicine is different from the type of music that many people associate Kristin with15:29 The EP helps Kristin when the world feels especially crazy16:49 Kristin thinks the authenticity of Arie's writing is key to the album's ability to move her18:27 Al was surprised by the album's dynamics20:07 Kristin really relates to “Chicken Soup in a Song”21:30 Kristin likes how the EP helps her to slow down25:37 Kristin talks about the importance of being emotionally attuned in her work28:00 Kristin identifies the healing elements of Arie's music30:49 Kristin's approach to listening to music is influenced by her work as a director32:17 Al points out some of the features of the EP that he enjoys33:41 Kristin talks about how she would listen to albums growing up — and how that impacts her listening now37:23 Kristin and Al share some of their favorite lyrics from the EP49:58 Al came across an Arie song that was a true earworm51:34 Kristin talks about working with other writers as a “story doctor”57:10 Kristin discusses her current and upcoming projects

It's MORPHIN TIME.... oh wait... on the newest deep dive Matty is joined by Alex Lavelle from The Rob Thomas no not that one Robcast, Panelology, Minds at Yerk, and the new Once Upon a Monster of the Week podcast to discuss the genre changing and massively important Science Fiction YA Series The Animorphs.

This is the (second half of the) most controversial episode we've ever released. Today, we're diving into our personal experiences with spirituality and religion. *Go listen to part 1 if you haven't yet!* We're taking you back to our childhood to our first relationships with a higher power. We're taking you back to our first interactions with people in religion and spirituality, and the forces that drove us away from it all together. We're bringing you through our lives, to the situations that made us question if living a life without faith was even worth living. We're talking about our journey back to faith, back to ourselves, and to the relationships we currently have with a force greater than us. This episode is deep, it's juicy, and it's controversial. Ready? Press play and let's dive in. Love, Meg & Maggi PS - Follow us on IG @themegandmaggipodcast Link to the Robcast episode (river reference)

ABOUT Fells Point Cultivated CreationsCultivated Creations started as a house plant hobby gone wild. Founder Mike Holcomb always enjoyed gardening and became enraptured by the science of living terrariums, getting crafty with plants and putting them in his empty window storefront. One day the window ran out of space and we realized we could share these creations with the community that loved seeing them from afar. Partnering with local artist Alexander Madaus, they set out to create a space for the community to grow with the greenery.  Thus, Cultivated Creations was born. We love that this is a way to bring joy to others and brighten up the community and we want to continue to grow and help others learn how to grow both plants and their spirits each day.To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Mentioned in this episode:Cultivated Creations' WebsiteSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or listen on my website, follow on Instagram (where I am most active), like on Facebook, or email mtrthenetwork@gmail.com!Be sure to check out our other podcasts:Mastermind Team's Robcast - Mastermind Team's Robcast is an irreverent and hilarious podcast covering all things pop culture and weird news. Let's Watch It Again - Let's Watch It Again is a movie review podcast from MTR The Network.★ Support this podcast ★

Hi, friends! Welcome back to another episode of Happily Together. We're so glad that you're here. We had the chance to sit down and talk with Trace Bell about God, Spirituality and Awareness and it's one of those conversations that we won't be forgetting any time soon. Here are a few things that we talked about: What it was like to grow up in Rob Bell's home and how it shaped his spiritual life What spirituality is to Trace Awareness of Awareness and why this is important The eternal now and the role of being present in spirituality What eternity actually is The benefits of living into this new experience of spirituality The dance of resting in what is and moving your life forward Links: Trace's Website Trace's meditation series How to talk to kids about spirituality Awareness of awareness podcast Trace Bell teaches spirituality and consciousness. He helps people develop a more integrative and holistic approach to their spirituality and their lives. He is the son of author and spiritual teacher Rob Bell and makes regular appearances on the Robcast .  Trace graduated from UCLA with a degree in Political Science which gave him a look into just how much our institutions are disconnected from the heart of what it means to be human. He is passionate about helping people live better and more fulfilling lives, helping parents develop more conscious relationships with their children and raising consciousness on the planet so that our institutions and structures aren't feeding the despair and nihilism that is so prevalent in our world today.   Learn more about Caleb, here. Learn more about Kara, here.

BONUS EPISODEThis situation is so intriguing, if you're interested in human behavior.  So much here.    But this episode is like the RobCast.  There's just one person talking here.  The big difference  between this episode and the RobCast is that they have Rob Bell, he's smart, and has tons of answers.    I have a smart therapist who has helped shape how I see humans and encouraged me to be curious about our tendency to mark people, due to certain actions, as "good" or "bad."  I find this sort of categorization  very UN-Christian and the less i do this to others, the more mercy and grace i have for myself.     -- Joey Svendsen*NOTE* New listeners, this episode usually has lots of people and fun music (and stuff).  This is pretty much a speech by one person.  Join us as a Patron.Sign up for our mailing list to keep up with everything.Joey/PWNA Instagram and TwitterJoin the PWNA Discussion Facebook GroupWe are on YouTube. PWNAcontact@gmail.com  for correspondence. Support the show

Ufuoma Agarin is a voice that amplifies sociopolitical causes. As a first-generation African American woman and a public interest lawyer, she aims to shed light on black stories, display African cultures, and spread messages related to the history and current state of the diaspora, world governments, disenfranchised minorities, and social causes.She invites you to join her on her journey as she grows in her showcase of self and purpose —from the everyday world stage to social media platforms. Offering a spunky blend of politics, law, humanitarianism and social activism, as well as pop culture and fashion, she looks to enlighten and entertain you using her personal journalistic engine, ONE UFUOMA.To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Mentioned in this episode:Ufuoma's WebsiteSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or listen on my website, follow on Instagram (where I am most active), like on Facebook, or email mtrthenetwork@gmail.com!Be sure to check out our other podcasts:Mastermind Team's Robcast - Mastermind Team's Robcast is an irreverent and hilarious podcast covering all things pop culture and weird news. Let's Watch It Again - Let's Watch It Again is a movie review podcast from MTR The Network.★ Support this podcast ★

Part 2 of the Robcast. More hard hitting questions and hilarious, but well thought out answers inside. Stay tuned. Intro: Get Up Stand Up - Peter Tosh Outro: 16 Military Wives - The Decemberists IG: brownnotblackpod Twitter: @_BrownNotBlack Email: Brownnotblackpod@gmail.com

“A human being is a part of the whole, called by us the 'Universe'.. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest — a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison... Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison” – Albert Einstein Give a little love by rating or reviewing the podcast here or by sharing it with a friend to empower them Subscribe to The Weekly Drop here (Insider discounts + bi-monthly collection of fave podcast episodes, shows, books, and musings sent to your inbox) IN THE EPISODE: My story of leaving religion in 2016 and what happened after that A breakdown of the four levels of happiness and why each one matters My moment of awakening MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE + ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: >>>LEVEL ONE Rob Bell & Pete Rollins Episodes (click each one): Episode 72 on Atheism for Lent, Episode 111 Pete Rollins on God Part 1, Episode 112 Part 2, Episode 113 Part 3, Episode 114 Part 4. See also episodes 126, 159, 160, 161, 183 of The Robcast for more Pete Rollins Pete Rollins book Insurrection Michael Singer book The Surrender ExperimentAuthentically Aligned Workshop - click here to get on the waitlist for when the workshop opens againCareer Exploration & Manifestation Workshop (Now called "Your Life's Work") – 6month long supportive group workshop to provide you space and guidance to explore, shift, change, and up-level your career and life entirely - Click here to get on the Presale Waitlist for Next Enrollment (spots are SUPER limited for this workshop!) >>>LEVEL TWO Transform Workshop – Click here to get on the Presale Waitlist for Next Enrollment Trigger-Free Workshop- Break free from any trigger or feelings of unhappiness – ENROLL HERE >>>LEVEL THREE Career Exploration & Manifestation Workshop – Contains over 15+ hours of how to manifest anything you want in your life - Click here to get on the Presale Waitlist for Next Enrollment (spots are SUPER limited for this workshop!) >>>LEVEL FOUR Joe Dispenza's Books, Events, and Work Eckhart Tolle books (tons of his content is also on YouTube and Spotify/Apple Music)Aaron Abke's YouTube ChannelTim Ferriss Episode 531 with Henry Shukman on Zen and Tools for Awakening Michael Singer book The Surrender Experiment ADDITIONAL HOST LINKS: @stephaniezellerspeaks on IGTo learn about Online Workshops or Coaching offered by host Dr. Stephanie Zeller – click hereHave a question or topic for an episode? click here to share your ideas Give a little love by rating or reviewing the podcast here or by sharing it with a friend to empower them Subscribe to The Weekly Drop here

In this episode, we sit down with New York Times Bestselling Author, Rob Bell. We discuss his profound and deeply personal new book, “Everything Is Spiritual: Who We Are and What We're Doing Here,” and touch on anything and everything related to how to navigate the human condition, how we approach the big questions, and how we ultimately attempt to make sense of it all. We explore thought-provoking topics including how to reconcile your spirituality with organized religion, the ego, forgiveness, and the creative process. We also talk about NUSHU Group, and our collective need, desire, and craving as human beings to feel seen and heard. Rob Bell is the author of ten books, including The New York Times Bestsellers “What We Talk About When We Talk about God,” “The Zimzum of Love,” “What Is the Bible?” and “Love Wins.” His podcast, the RobCast, was named by iTunes as “Best of 2015.” He's been profiled in the New Yorker, toured with Oprah, and in 2011, Time named him one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World.” He has a regular show at Largo, the legendary comedy and music club in Los Angeles, where he lives with wife Kristen and their three kids. Show Notes: Everything is Spiritual | The Robcast | Something to Say Audio Course | Saturday School More About NUSHU: Through the power of true community, NUSHU holds space for curiosity and evolution for those experiencing profound personal awakening and transformation. To learn more, head to https://nushu.com/  Connect with us: Sign up for our newsletter: https://nushu.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nushucommunity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nushu/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJG60E_TFxk79xUS2jVYX_Q

IN THIS EPISODE BIG LOON SPEAKS ABOUT THE JOE BUDDEN PODCAST FALL OUT AND HOW HE CAN UNDERSTAND BOTH SIDES GET INTO IDEAS RORY AND MAL SHOULD USE AND WHAT DJ AKADEMIKS ROLES IS. HE ALSO GETS INTO DERICK JAXN AND HIS BS WITH THE RELATIONSHIP GAME HE BEEN PUTTING DOWN. SPEAKS ON THE BOOK MARKET. LIGHLTY HITS ON THE NBA YOUNG-BOY SITUATION WHERE THE FEDS GOT HIM FOR A OLD GUN CHARGE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/its-up-there-podcast/message

You can find everything Rob Bell at his website. And it's a lot! If you're new to his work and you're working through your beliefs and how they function in your life, maybe just start where I did, with his first book, Velvet Elvis. The music you heard in today's episode is by our good friend Theo Bremer-Bennett.  You can find him on Facebook and his music on Apple Music and Spotify. He just put out an EP of three songs inspired by his three sons. It's poetry. 

Y'all, it's a big day! I've been hinting for a few weeks now that my business and my podcast are changing. And the time has finally come: episode 362 is the last episode of Raise Your Hand Say Yes.  Even though my podcast is shifting (I'll meet you right back here next week with a new name and artwork), it will still be me chatting in your ear about the things that are lighting me up and interviewing fascinating people. Today, though, I'm sharing the inconvenient whispers that led me to this change, how I navigated the process, and what all of this means for the future. For detailed show notes, visit www.tiffanyhan.com/blog/episode362. Resources & Links: Episode 360: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Fear Episode 358: Radical Delight and Where I'm Finding It Elizabeth Gilbert's Not This card Rob Bell's RobCast, episode 303: South Star Episode 354: Tiptoeing Into Radical Self-Belief Timestamps [01:17] How I Got Here: Why I'm Changing the Name of RYHSY [13:52] What to Do if You Hear an Inconvenient Whisper: Open the Door as Slowly as You Like [18:36] Continue Taking Care of You First [20:53] Stay in the Place of “Not This” [23:15] Allow Everything to Be Frustrating and Uncomfortable [25:43] What All of This Means for the Future of This Podcast

Cathy and Todd focus on Me, We, and Everybody, a teaching of moral development (or Spiral Dynamics) taken from The Robcast. They share why this personal growth model (similar to understanding the chakras or the Enneagram) helps us see ourselves, relate to others, and understand how we all evolve (and regress) in different ways.

Cathy and Todd focus on Me, We, and Everybody, a teaching of moral development (or Spiral Dynamics) taken from The Robcast. They share why this personal growth model (similar to understanding the chakras or the Enneagram) helps us see ourselves, relate to others, and understand how we all evolve (and regress) in different ways.

Megan and Gabriel discuss their deconstruction journeys in more detail, the strengths and weaknesses of Christianity, the loneliness of losing your faith, and why finding God is a lifelong process. Gabriel recommends Grace at the Garbage Dump by Jesse Zink (@jazink on Twitter). Megan recommends Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. For an enlightening conversation on early Christians and Christmas, check out Rob Bell with Alexander Shaia on the Robcast. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @wrestlingwithgodpod! You can email us at wrestlingwithgodpod@gmail.com. We wish you all a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving.

Today is the fulfillment of a podcast-related dream; I got to sit down with one of my favorite teachers and Just. Dig. In. Dig into the pain of 2020, dig into the role of faith in modern life, dig into the lessons behind other people's opinions - whether you choose to listen to them or not. Rob Bell is the author of ten books (you guys!!!) a prolific speaker, and a former pastor and even over Zoom, he does not hold back. I hope his insight blesses you, dear listener, as much as it has blessed me.To learn more about Rob Bell check out his website https://robbell.com where you can purchase his latest book Everything Is Spiritual and check out his own podcast - The Robcast.--Have you checked out the Handpicked by Rach collection? We partnered with some truly incredible mission-based companies like ABLE, MZ, and Piccolino to deliver sustainable and ethically-sourced goods that are beautiful to boot. From clutches and bags to stunning jewelry and even a few things for the kiddos in your life, Handpicked by Rach is sure to stun this holiday season! Shop the limited collection before it's gone -> http://bit.ly/handpickedRHPYour Fave's Faves is coming November 18th! I wanted to create a little room for joy at the end of this, the year that everyone wishes to forget. That's why I called up as many celebrities as I could and asked them, "what are your five favorite things, ANY category. You're not going to believe what they told me. Actors, musicians, athletes, influencers, gamers, y'all! They're all here and they've all got five things to share. Subscribe now to be the first to listen on Wednesday the 18th! -> http://bit.ly/yourfavesfavesMark your calendars because Rachel's book club is coming November 2nd! For two weeks I will be joining you LIVE on Facebook to peek behind the curtain of my latest book, Didn't See That Coming. We'll be following the exclusive Target version of my book featuring an extra chapter you can't get anywhere else, so grab your copy before the second and join me each weekday to get in on the fun! Follow me on Facebook to catch them all -> http://bit.ly/RachelHollisFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was so great to have Rob Bell back on the show to chat through his new book Everything is Spiritual. This isn't just a conversation. It's an unedited experience.Enjoy. Book Information below from St. Martins Press.In his profound and deeply personal new book, EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL: Who We Are and What We're Doing Here, New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell explores the endless dynamic questions and connections that have shaped his life, providing powerful insight into understanding one's purpose and place in the world.EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL is a brief history of how ideas about creation, love, and connection shaped the author—and can shape every one of us. In EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL, Bell explores the wonder and awe that comes from embracing where and who you come from, discovering in the wounds and regrets of life an invitation lurking in there to expand, much like the universe has been doing for 13 billion years.EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL shows there is a space beyond all the parts and divisions and differences and polarization where you can see that it's all one connected whole—and that it's all rigged in favor of growth, expansion, and joy.ROB BELL is the New York Times Bestselling author of ten books, including Velvet Elvis, Drops Like Stars, and Love Wins, which have been translated into 25 languages. His podcast, called RobCast, was named by iTunes Best of 2015. He's toured with Oprah, been profiled in The New Yorker, and in 2011 TIME Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He does regular shows at Largo, a comedy and music club in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife Kristen and their three kids.Photo Credit: Logan Rice

MJ drops in by herself with an announcement for RobCast listeners.

ROB LEE "MASTERMIND TEAM'S ROBCAST" : ROB LEE IS THE CREATOR OF MTR PODCASTS AND CO-HOST WITH HIS BUDDY DANN D, OF A PODCAST CALLED MASTERMIND TEAM'S ROBCAST. WE DISCUSS HOW ROB LEE GOT STARTED IN THE PODCAST GAME AND WHAT ARE HIS GOALS. THE MAN IS A VETERAN OF THE PODCAST GAME FOR 11 YEARS AND IT WAS PLEASURE TALKING TO HIM AND LISTEN TO HIM SPIT GEMS ON HIS EXPERIENCES. WE FILL YOUR EAR HOLES WITH GOOD CONTENT AND ANOTHER KILLER GUEST. PLEASE ENJOY. FOLLOW ROB LEEINSTAGRAM: @MTRPODCASTSTWITTER: @MTRPODCASTSPLEASE SUPPORT!! SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND LIKE!!!FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: @RAMBLING.ALCOHOLIC.PODCASTTWITTER:@RAMBLINGALCOHOLFACEBOOK: THE RAMBLING NETWORKEMAIL US YOUR QUESTIONS OR ANY IDEAS FOR FUTURE EPISODESRAMBLING.ALCOHOLIC.PODCAST@GMAIL.COM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-rambling-alcoholics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-rambling-alcoholics/support

#selfcare is so hot right now, but what does it actually mean? Is it all Ginseng face-masks, chocolate cake, and massages? Or is it much, much, more than that?Audrey Lorde famously said ‘Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.' And yet 30 years later wellness has become the new luxury and Covid 19 has shown us that most of the time ‘wellness' really just means ‘well off'. So does self-care, mean to treat yourself or to free yourself? Is it an individual or collective practice? Can anyone do it? And how can we actually care for ourselves in real ways as we navigate the stresses and pressures of the imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy?In these revolutionary times there is so much work to be done, and we need care for ourselves so we can keep up the momentum and get it done. Self-careself-care is part of our spiritual work, especially during the journey of both individual and collective awakening.Join Kirileigh and Lynette as they examine the self care quandary and help you to discover how to better care for yourself and others. They also discuss how to navigate self-care fatigue and how to choose the right people to support you on your way.Take a deep breath, lie back,  turn it up and let the healing happen. Look at you - you're doing it! Extra show notes:The Wish Game - https://www.thewish8.com/Dissect Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2b025hq3gJ17tQdxS3aV43?si=nYCwi0pdRV6An3lJkoFy6gRachel Cargle Website - https://www.rachelcargle.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/?hl=enArticle - https://www.harpersbazaar.com/author/220412/rachel-cargle/I need to talk to spiritual white women about white supremacy (Part One) Layla Saad - http://laylafsaad.com/poetry-prose/white-women-white-supremacy-1

Metamorphosis is considered the biological process by which a life form physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the beings body structure through cell growth and differentiation.Sounds daunting and a little gross, doesn't it? Join Kirileigh and Lynette as they ask the big questions and work through the concept of changing from an energetic perspective. Do we all metamorphose, shed, hatch and birth during our life, each year, each month?Can we escape it?Is this what is happening to us currently on an individual and collective level, as we watch the world as we know it seems to flip like an upside-down tea cake?How does moving into a new astrological age affect us?Grab your fill of copious tips on how to make changing more pleasant, as the girls' discuss whether or not it is true that if we get to the edge of the cliff, will we really have the wings to fly.Don't forget to visit us on Insta @woowooverse

Cathy and Todd discuss why we are always evolving, and share a clip from The Robcast about why humility is essential. They discuss why it's never too late to excel at sports or other activities, why procrastination may not be such a bad thing, and why Slow TV on Netflix is so soothing.

Tis the season to be jolly!Episode #15 is now live.We may no longer need ritual for our physical survival, but what about our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being? Is it essential or should we let it go altogether? As societies move away from religious ceremonies it has left us a bit in the dark and stressed about how to mark the major points in our lives.  Dally Messenger (author of ‘Ceremonies & Celebrations') says these yearly ceremonies, rituals and celebrations are an expression of a culture which allow us to connect and generate love, forging and declaring the bond between each other and establish our identity through the generations ... Is that exactly why it can be so difficult when we feel isolated, as these periods remind of us what is missing? Or have we begun to miss the whole point and should we be using it as a reminder to reach out and connect? ... ... Insert mic drop and sound of record scratching.Cut to a modern living room.And what happens when someone puts the wrong jelly in the trifle, you refuse to be in the family photo or a distant relative mentions something that silences everyone while passing the potatoes.Is it possible to self-care, ground and breathe freely through the triggers of the festive season?  Can we find our way back home?Pour yourself some egg nog and meet us by the office photocopier for the podcast season finale  of woo woo conversation as the girls unpack the holiday period.In the festive spirit and also to help the #WholeSquadVibratingHigher please gift us an iTunes written review https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-woo-woo-verse/id1478427481 with a sprinkling of stars.And to find out more about this episode and access any downloadable material visit us www.woowooverse.com

The world can be so noisy, our minds can become distracted and our energy blocked in ways that can detract from our natural state of connection & flow around creating easily. Building and opening the energy to allow the natural flow of creation is something that is our divine right.Our energy and channel are designed to be part of the creative process.Join Lynette as she guides you through a simple process that builds focus and energy around your creative journey.Let us know how you like to use this meditation by leaving us an iTunes written review https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-woo-woo-verse/id1478427481 with a sprinkling of stars. We'd love to know where you like to listen to it, how often and what it helps you create.And to find out more about this episode and access any downloadable material visit us www.woowooverse.com

Creativity (Kree-ey-tiv-i-tee)The desire to create has been described as one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.So, is this calling naturally part of our spiritual awakening journey or is it only for a chosen few?Iyanla Vanzant says: “The universe couldn't create everything, so they put the same capacity into all of us."Brene Brown says: ‘Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.”Do you consider yourself creative?What kind of art do you like?Are you easily bored? Do you colour outside the lines? Have you ever felt the deep desire to express yourself?Can we all access the creative zone?Why do we get blocked or lose our passion for things."The creative adult is often said to be the child who survived”… So does creating heal us?What about when creating becomes political. Is art the greatest form of hope?Join Kirileigh and Lynette as they continue to explore life after chakra awakening, and standby as they turn the lightbulb fully on and attempt to illuminate all things to do with consciously creating.Keep the conversation going on our socials by following us @woowooverse and keep the #WholeSquadVibratingHigher by leaving us an iTunes written review https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-woo-woo-verse/id1478427481 with a sprinkling of stars.And to find out more about this episode and access any downloadable material visit us www.woowooverse.com 

In this bonus episode, we explore the energy of transcendence through mantra.A mantra is “a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of ‘creating transformation.'This mantra meditation is centred around the mantra Auṃ maṇi padme hūṃ(Sanskrit: ॐ मणिपद्मे हूँ, IPA: [õːː mɐɳɪpɐdmeː ɦũː])  the six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra particularly associated with the four-armed Shadakshari form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.Mantras give the wandering mind a focal point. Mantras are also considered to act as a key, allowing us to move to new levels of awareness. They help us transcend every day thinking to allow in a greater sense of divine connection.If you love our FREE meditations- than please send some of the love and energy back at us through an iTunes written review so we know to keep making them for you and the Woo Crew. Also, don't forget to follow along on https://www.instagram.com/woowooverse/

Have you had a transcendental experience?Seen an image of a deity in your toast?Felt God on the dance-floor at 2 am?Had something returned that was lost at the perfect moment?... or seen the light at the end of a tunnel when it everything seemed impossible?Let's take a walk through the crown chakra - and why not, its pretty divine.Enlightenment Awakening and Liberation - you know, just the small stuff is relevant here.Join Lynette and Kirileigh as they discuss spiritual transcendence and the perceived experiences of the sacred,  its effects on our self-perception, feelings, goals, and our ability to transcend our difficulties.And while they're at it, because they can; they tackle the concept of 'awakening', divine design and the journey to developing a new perception of the world around us. It's a bit trippy but they explore the possibility that potentially this level of awareness is necessary to overcome the limitations of physical existence so we can become independent of it.Miracles, synchronicity - It's all in here!We are absolutely 100% in the Woo Woo Verse now -there is no turning back.And why would we want to?Keep the conversation going on our socials by following us @woowooverse and keep the #WholeSquadVibratingHigher by leaving us an iTunes written review with a sprinkling of stars. To find out more about this episode and access any downloadable material visit us www.woowooverse.com 

Join your hosts Kirileigh and Lynette on the journey through the third eye - the illumination centre.It's here where the great sages believed that we developed the power of symbolic sight and increased intuition. The capacity to commune with the universe, and to be at one with the signs symbols and knowledge that the great mysteries are whispering to us. What does it mean for us who live in the real world and yet yearn for that spiritual connection?How does this help us guide ourselves along our earth path?How do we polish the lens?What happens if we miss a sign or become disconnected from the greater flow?Listen in as the girls simplify and join the dots around some big spiritual stuff whilst also attempting the pronunciation of some pretty heavy Sanskrit. Keep the conversation going on our socials by following us @woowooverse and keep the #WholeSquadVibratingHigher by leaving us an iTunes written review with a sprinkling of stars. To find out more about this episode and access any downloadable material visit us www.woowooverse.com

Keep the conversation going on our socials by following us @woowooverse and keep the #WholeSquadVibratingHigher by leaving us an iTunes written review with a sprinkling of stars. To find out more about this episode and access any downloadable material visit us www.woowooverse.com

Keep the conversation going on our socials by following us @woowooverse and keep the #WholeSquadVibratingHigher by leaving us an iTunes written review with a sprinkling of stars. To find out more about this episode and access any downloadable material visit us www.woowooverse.com