Podcasts about Sacred

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Genesis 24. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-joy-hcj/. Browse other resources from Ann Voskamp. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

This episode explores one of the most charged and misunderstood topics in modern wellness: meat, ethics, and our relationship to life and death. I'm joined by Mansal Denton, founder of Real Provisions and creator of Sacred Hunting, for a wide-ranging conversation that challenges how we think about nourishment, stewardship, and responsibility in the natural world.We dig into the realities of animal suffering across different food systems, including wild ecosystems, regenerative farming, and industrial agriculture. Mansal shares why ethical hunting, when done with precision, reverence, and intention, can result in less suffering than many people realize—and why modern food supply chains often hide uncomfortable truths behind marketing labels.From there, the conversation moves into Mansal's personal spiritual journey, including how Orthodox Christianity reshaped his understanding of food as a sacred act. We explore how ritual, beauty, and embodied spirituality intersect with ancient wisdom traditions, and why honoring life requires confronting discomfort rather than avoiding it.We also unpack the nutritional and ecological case for wild game, particularly axis deer from Hawaii, including biodiversity, nutrient density, and population balance. Mansal explains how Real Provisions was born from a desire to feed his family—and future children—with food that aligns with both ethics and physiology.This episode isn't about telling you what to eat. It's about asking better questions: Where does our food come from? What does it cost—physically, spiritually, and ecologically? And how might choosing with more awareness bring us back into right relationship with the world that feeds us. Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BiOptimizers | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeFour Sigmatic | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukePique | Visit piquelife.com/luke to save 20% on Pique's new Radiant Skin Duo.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Wild Death vs Ethical Harvest: Rethinking Animal Suffering(00:12:10) From Resistance to Reverence: Rediscovering Christianity Through Lived Experience(00:40:39) Bad Supply Chains, Not Bad Food: Why Wild Meat Hits Different(00:50:39) For the Good of All: Axis Deer, Ecological Balance, and Ethical Harvest(00:56:17) Veganism, Ethics, and the Cost We Don't See(01:16:30) Microplastics in “Clean” Meat: Escaping the Invisible Contamination(01:33:24) Food as Medicine for the Next Generation:...

Last May, America Magazine ran an article entitled “Dungeons & Dragons—and Jesuits” by Robert Buckland, a Jesuit in formation. Buckland admits to being a longtime fan of D&D, but even he is surprised by how popular the game has become — and in the most surprising of places. Buckland describes how this role-playing game that was once shunned by religious communities is now aiding in the imaginative and moral formation of young men in religious life. “Playing D&D,” Buckland writes, “can reveal dimensions of character that might otherwise remain hidden in the structured environment of houses for religious formation.” Today's host, Eric Clayton, was enchanted by this argument; Buckland's essay has stayed with him for these many months since. And it's perhaps thanks to Buckland's writing that he then encountered today's guest: Dr. Susan Haarman. Dr. Haarman is the associate director at Loyola University Chicago's Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching and Scholarship. In that role, she facilitates the university's service-learning program and publishes on community-based learning. But her real love is the research she conducts into the capacity of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons as formative tools for civic identity and imagination. Most important for today's conversation, Susan wrote a chapter entitled “Roll for Discernment: Dungeon Master as St. Ignatius' Spiritual Director” in the 2025 book “Theology, Religion and Dungeons and Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds.” Susan will be a panelist at an upcoming conference co-sponsored by the Jesuit Media Lab and Loyola University Chicago's Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage, and it was in preparing for that conference that Eric read Susan's work and wanted to talk with her more for our podcast. You might be tempted to think that D&D is something just for fantasy nerds, but as Susan so passionately details, games like Dungeons & Dragons are really experiences in shared storytelling, in co-creating and inhabiting a common space in which our imaginations — and our ability to cultivate empathy and understanding — run wild. Whether you're a long-time fan of role-playing games or just hearing about them for the first time today, we think you're going to enjoy this conversation. And, if you do, we encourage you to check out the links in our show notes—there you'll find a link to the America Magazine article, the anthology in which Susan's chapter appears and the homepage for our upcoming in-person conference on March 14th—“A Faith that Builds Worlds: The Catholic Imagination and Speculative Storytelling.” We hope to see you there. * “Dungeons & Dragons—and Jesuits” | https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2025/05/29/dungeons- dragons-religious-life-250622/ “Theology, Religions and Dungeons & Dragons” | https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/theology-religion-and-dungeons--dragons-9781978716025/ “A Faith that Builds Worlds: The Catholic Imagination and Speculative Storytelling” | https://sites.google.com/view/a-faith-that-builds-worlds/home?authuser=0

A conversation close to my heart. Anna and I explore birth as a sacred rite of passage — not just for the baby, but for the woman becoming a mother.We talk about how modern birth culture has moved away from honoring physiological birth, how fear and medicalisation can impact the birth experience, and why safety, presence, and nervous system regulation are essential during labor.We also dive into the postpartum period and the often-overlooked transition from maiden to mother. This episode highlights why new mothers need nourishment, rest, and support — not as a luxury, but as a foundation for long-term wellbeing.Inside the episode, we chat about: ✨ Birth as a sacred initiation ✨ The nervous system's role in labor and birth ✨ How fear interrupts physiological birth ✨ The importance of safety, presence, and support ✨ Nourishing the mother postpartum ✨ Reclaiming trust in the wisdom of the female bodyThis is a conversation to return to — especially if you're pregnant, postpartum, or reflecting on your own birth experience.Connect with Anna on Instagram @sacredbirthinternationalYour host: Anna SvedbergConnect with me on Instagram: @nourishedwithannaThis conversation originally aired as Episode 56.

What if 2026 isn't just another year—but a divine invitation? In this prophetic and contemplative episode, our host, Donald E. Coleman, shares how the Holy Spirit revealed 2026 as a Kairos moment—a threshold of transformation and alignment with God's sacred rhythm. Donald explores how the Holy Spirit is inviting individuals, communities, and nations into a deeper awareness of sacred timing, where ordinary time is interrupted by divine intention—what the Greeks called Kairos.Listeners will be reminded that we are not just entering another year—we are stepping into a threshold of transformation. This episode serves as both a spiritual compass and a prophetic invitation to discern the season, align with God's sacred rhythm, and awaken to the flow of divine love—what Donald often names The Hidden River of God's Agape.This episode is for you if:You've been sensing a deeper shift in your spirit, entering 2026You want to understand the spiritual significance of time and timingYou are yearning to discern the difference between Chronos and Kairos timingYou're ready to live this year with sacred intentionLet this message stir your spirit to recognize that 2026 is not just a year—it's a Kairos invitation. Will you enter?To go deeper into the message behind this episode, I invite you to read the companion article titled “2026: A Kairos Invitation—When Time Becomes Sacred,” available now on LinkedIn and tcbcl.org. The article expands on this message with additional spiritual reflections and insights."Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.

If rumors about PlayStation 6 are true, then we're well into the back-half of PS5's tenure as Sony's primary console. And -- as is often the case at this point in a generation -- the releases are starting to pick up drastically, especially dramatic considering the sheer number of options on the market these days. Thus, it's time for the second of our two yearly traditions here on Sacred Symbols, as we pre-record a couple of holiday episodes for Christmas break. While we gathered last week to look back at the year that was, it's now time to look forward at the year to come. Each of us has chosen five games (for 15 total) that we're looking forward to. The only rules are that they have to be PS5-bound and either confirmed or assumed for release in '26. That's it! So let's get into it, and see if any of your personal favorites made our list. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/sacred and get on your way to being your best self Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SACRED and use code SACRED and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sacred Things"2 Samuel 6:3-7Pastor Nate ClarkeJanuary 4, 2025WE'RE MOVING! Starting February 1st our Sunday morning services will be at our new permanent church home at 7339 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville VA. Join us for our GRAND OPENING services at 9am and 11am.How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAVirginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8Have you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureSERMON NOTES:- SACRED THINGS- Do not treat sacred things as though they are common- 2 Samuel 6:6-7- You'll mismanage and miss the fullness of sacred things if you see them as common things.- Why do sacred things get treated as common?  1. We get our orders from the world, not from God  - 2 Samuel 6:3a  - 2. We become so familiar with them- The gathering of the church is sacred- 1 Corinthians 12:15-20- What happens at the gathered church?  1. Encouragement from the body  - Hebrews 10:24-25  2. Praise & Worship  - Hebrews 13:15  3. The preaching of God's Word  4. The giving of tithes and offerings  5. The teaching of the next generation  - Psalm 145:3-4  6. The prayers of the righteous  - James 5:15-16- Your salvation is sacred- Ephesians 2:4-5 - Psalm 51:12- “Preach the gospel to yourself every day because every day you forget the gospel.” Martin LutherOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

This week, Pastor Dale began the new series, The Sacred One Anothers.

Four-Week Sunday SeriesBack To Basics 2026This Thing Called Youwith Josh ReevesSun., Jan. 4The Creator in You“Your mind is an outlet through which the Creative Intelligence of the universe seeks fulfillment.”In what is often an inability to understand the world around us, is the draw to reexamine that world which is within.When we understand ourselves, what Ernest Holmes referred to in his spiritual classic from 1948, as This Thing Called You, we begin to come to terms with the judgments and misconceptions we've had about the life that is within.We can come to realize the greater truth, that the life within is Sacred, it is Creative, and it is a Healing Power. Holmes tells us that It is the greatest discovery we will ever make and the greatest gift we have ever been given.

Sacred Bodies | Cuerpos Sagrados | Pastor Jonathan Perez

Support the showThank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving

04-Jan-2026 Ben Kerns

In this 2026 New Years Extravaganza, Ellen, Steve, Dennis, and David discuss: What we did last night; Swag Complaints; Comfy Socks; Lighting "Rockin' New Years Eve with Dick Clark"; Where broadcast lighting designers dock their yachts; Video quality in movie theaters; Outstanding art direction on Apple TV; The future of projections; Fake theatrical lights in projectipon content; "Maybe Happy Ending"; The brilliance of Vince Gilligan; Why lighting designers wear Cowboy hats; Things we want to see in 2026; Heathkit light organs; Alexa horror stories; and our New Years resolutions. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Our histories white wash the importance of the Continental Congress and the two major documents that came out of that which laid the foundation for the Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Resolves and The Articles of Association. This critical period in our history circa 1774, was the formative period that united the colonies and set the conditions for the revolution that was to come.  #BardsFM_OurSacredHonor #ContinentalCongress #MoralLaw Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS BardsFM CAP, Celebrating 50 Million Downloads: https://ambitiousfaith.net Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: TreadliteBroadforks.com No Knot Today Natural Skin Products: NoKnotToday.com Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: AngelineDesign.com DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Astrologer and poet Heidi Rose Robbins returns for an in-depth, practical forecast of 2026's "fresh start" astrology. Together with host Deborah Kagan, she breaks down the rare Saturn–Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries, the Uranus re-entry into Gemini, Jupiter's shift from Cancer to Leo, and a potent, transitional eclipse year. Expect clear guidance on timing, strategy, and how to align your creativity, intuition, and leadership with the year's accelerations—without burning out. If you use astrology as a "cosmic weather report," this episode delivers the map, the gear list, and the optimal routes.   What you'll learn: ✨ Why Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0° Aries (Feb 20) is a "once in 9,000 years" reset—and how to build a real plan for a brand-new dream ✨ How a disruptive, Uranus-charged eclipse week (Feb 17–20) detonates stuck patterns and sets a revolutionary tone ✨ Why Uranus in Gemini (re-enters Apr 25) supercharges AI, communication, and speed—and how to pivot without whiplash ✨ How a multi-year Pluto–Uranus trine quietly accelerates collective reform through 2028 (think 60s-level change, but harmonized) ✨ The exact tension point when Jupiter enters Leo (Jun 29) and opposes Pluto (Jul 20): courageous heart-led leadership vs. ego theatrics ✨ How Chiron's move into Taurus spotlights money, values, and self-worth—and why rest becomes a non-negotiable healer ✨ Why all three Mercury retrogrades in water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio) in 2026 amplify intuition and emotional repair ✨How the mixed-axis eclipse year (Aquarius/Leo and Pisces/Virgo) signals a threshold from visionary reinvention to embodied service  

When what one wears is closely tied to their experience of religion and belief, it can be either comforting or deeply destructive.  In this No Filter episode (Rated PG; may not be suitable for all audiences), host Robin Linkhart sits down Nancy Ross and Larissa Kanno-Kindred to talk about their new book, Mormon Garments: Sacred and Secret, in which they explore the impact of Mormon garments on believers' lives, focusing on the intersection of belief, gender, and social regulation. The conversation highlights the physical and spiritual discomfort experienced by both men and women, and the broader implications of these practices on identity and community dynamics. This is part one of a two-part episode.  Pre-order a copy of Mormon Garments: Sacred and Secret (Available Feb 24, 2026). Listen to other episodes in the No Filter series. Listen to Nancy Ross's journey to Community of Christ. To find other episodes featuring Nancy Ross, go to faithunfilteredpodcast.org, and type “Nancy Ross” in the search bar. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

Happy New Year!

What does it mean to step into such a sacred role. Let's transmute and embrace this energy to share our sacred gifts.Ceasefire now!!!Free Palestine!!!!One way you can use your voice is boycott Israel.bdnaash.com and No Thanks app help you find out who supports the genocide and who doesn't.@pal.humanity are Palestinian doctors raising funds to help those that have been injured or need medical care.Go watch Israelism! @israelismfilmTo donate to get food and medical supplies to Palestine:@khaledbeydoun on InstagramPeople/groups to follow on Instagram for more info on Gaza:@hiddenpalestine@khaledbeydoun@wizard_bisan1@sairarao@dr.rosalesmeza@naleybynature@thenames_ahmad@jewishvoiceforpeace@mo_hamzBooks:https://lithub.com/40-books-to-understand-palestine/I love you all so much!Listener support helps keep this podcast going.You can contribute in many ways.Venmo: @Carri-Arata orPayPal.Me/ancientbodyworksGuided Meditations + Conscious BrIt's BOGOFF time! Buy one session, class or guideship program, get one half off. Offer good until 31 December 2025*Have you been wanting an Akashic reading? I have a new program where I give you can purchase a reading/clearing for 50% off. The huge discount will then be a podcast episode. Please contact me directly through email to set this up.

Beyond Letters:Two Paths to Approaching Sacred Torah Text &Staying Connected to Its Light

Long hidden in an attic, vivid and revelatory poems shine a new light on the life and loves of Iris Murdoch.In the dusty attic of Iris Murdoch's Oxford home lay a battered, black chest. In 2016, when the chest was finally opened, Murdoch's life in poems was revealed. Renowned for her fiercely intelligent novels and groundbreaking philosophy, Murdoch was one of the great writers of the twentieth century. Yet she is also known for her equally radical life – intense friendships, relationships with both men and women, and an open marriage – about which much has, often controversially, been written. Now, her tightly wrought and vivid poems reveal a new, deeply personal account in Murdoch's own voice. They range over the preoccupations closest to her heart, from the state of Ireland to memories of a first love lost in the Second World War.We speak to Dr Miles Leeson, one of the editors of Poems from an Attic by Iris Murdoch, to learn more about this exciting discovery and how it adds to our understanding of the work of the famous philosopher and novelist. Dr Leeson also reads three poems from the book, 'Reverie in Winchester Cathedral', 'I find that honesty is a hard thing', and 'Macaw in the Snow'. Dr Miles Leeson is Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Centre at the University of Chichester and Visiting Research Fellow at Kingston University. He is Lead Editor of the Iris Murdoch Review, Series Editor of Iris Murdoch Today with Palgrave Macmillan, host of the Iris Murdoch Podcast, and has published widely on Murdoch's work. He published Iris Murdoch: Philosophical Novelist in 2010, the edited collection Incest in Contemporary Literature (2018), the festschrift Iris Murdoch: A Centenary Celebration (2019), the co-edited collections Iris Murdoch and the Literary Imagination (2022) and Iris Murdoch and the Western Theological Imagination (2025), co-edited her selected poetry Poems from an Attic: Selected Poems 1936-1995 (2025), and is currently writing Visiting Mrs Bayley and Other Essays (2026) Iris Murdoch and Feminism and editing The Oxford Handbook of Iris Murdoch (2028).You can find out more about him and his work here:https://www.chi.ac.uk/people/miles-leeson/Iris MurdochIris Murdoch was born in Dublin in 1919. After working in the Treasury and in the UN, she discovered philosophy, eventually becoming Fellow at St Anne's College, Oxford. Her philosophical concerns are at the heart of the 25 novels for which she became famous, gaining the Whitbread Prize for The Sacred and Profane Love Machine and the Booker Prize for The Sea, The Sea. Until her death in 1999, she lived in Oxford with her husband, the academic and critic, John Bayley. She wrote poetry all her life.The Iris Murdoch SocietyBuy the book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/470920/poems-from-an-attic-by-murdoch-iris/9781784746124Music: “The Silver Swan” (O. Gibbons), performed by Denis Carpenter, Clara IMSLP (CC BY 3.0): https://clara.imslp.org/work/51148 —

As we fully enter the winter season, Jack reflects on the ancient meaning of solstice—the standing still—and what becomes possible when we allow ourselves to pause. In a world shaped by speed, grief, and uncertainty, he invites us into stillness as a sacred act.Jack's new book is out now!: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World“To be able to come together and not do anything is an extraordinary thing in our culture and our time.” –Jack KornfieldIn this episode, Jack explores:The sacred meaning of the winter solsticeStillness as a spiritual practiceImpermanence and the uncertainty of human lifeHolding grief and beauty at the same timeBirth, death, and remembering what truly matters“Imagine this is your last day. Who would you call? What would you say? And why are you waiting?” –Jack Kornfield, reflecting on a teaching from Stephen LevineThis Dharma Talk originally took place in Dec 2025 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation. Stay up to date with Jack's upcoming livestreams and events here.About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode: 3348  The unspoken binding tissue of Christmas – and of Hanukkah.  Today, a Merry Christmas to all.

Today, I'm joined by Kim and we explore the meeting point between breathwork and magick, and how simple, rhythmic practices can quietly transform the way we move through an increasingly noisy world.This is a conversation about pausing, trusting embodied knowing, questioning inherited structures, and rediscovering magick as something we remember how to live.In this episode, we explore:1. When breathwork meets magickKim shares how learning breathwork as a professional modality has blurred the boundaries between her pagan identity and her working life. What emerges is a recognition that breath, meditation, ritual, and spellwork all share the same root: intentional attention. 2. The sacred pause as a site of transformationBreath is framed as a liminal practice. Inhale, pause, exhale. We discuss the parallel between breathing and walking a labyrinth, where the pause at the centre becomes the place where integration and change occur. This pause, mirrored in seasons, lunar cycles, and ritual, is named as the place where magick quietly works.3. Rhythm over stillnessWe talk about the reality that stillness isn't always a safe space or even accessible for everyone. Breathwork, meditation, and ritual can be deeply powerful, but also confronting or overwhelming for those with trauma or sensory sensitivity.Walking, knitting, colouring, stitching, and repetitive handwork are offered as equally valid magickal practices. Rhythm, rather than silence, becomes the doorway. 4. Magick as relationship, not performanceWe reflect on how our magick has changed over time. Early practices often focused on structure, tools, and ritual. With experience, those patterns become embodied, held internally rather than performed externally.Magick is compared to cooking: first learned through recipes and rules, later practised through intuition, memory, and trust. 5. Questioning dogma, even in magickal spacesDiscernment runs through this episode. From directions and elemental associations to teachers, lineages, and Instagram wisdom, We explore the importance of questioning where teachings come from and whether they truly align with our values.We explore how easy it is to step out of religious dogma only to find yourself inside a shinier version of the same structure. 6. Land, lineage, and lived experienceI share stories of growing up in Cornwall, where tides, mist, weather, and seasonal flux shaped my understanding of the elements long before formal training. Witches, artists, herbs, and myth were woven into everyday life, not separated from it. Could Gods, goddesses, and archetypes be reframed as emergent from the landscape rather than imposed upon it?7. Community, ritual, and the loss of shared touchstonesThe conversation turns to the decline of communal ritual spaces and the tension between online and in-person gatherings. While digital spaces offer accessibility and safety, something essential is still held in physical presence, shared breath, and human touch. Both honour the value of each, without idealising either.8. Making as magickKnitting circles, tea-leaf reading, knot-tying, stitching, and making with the hands emerge as deeply magickal practices. Not because of what they produce, but because of the states they invite: focus, rhythm, connection, and story. Art, craft, and creation are named as spellwork in their own right.Join us for a conversation that offers permission to pause without stopping, to practise magick without labels, and to trust that presence itself is transformative.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

Why is religion today so often associated with giving and taking offense? To answer this question, Slandering the Sacred: Blasphemy Law and Religious Affect in Colonial India (U Chicago Press, 2023) invites us to consider how colonial infrastructures shaped our globalized world. Through the origin and afterlives of a 1927 British imperial law (Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code), J. Barton Scott weaves a globe-trotting narrative about secularism, empire, insult, and outrage. Decentering white martyrs to free thought, his story calls for new histories of blasphemy that return these thinkers to their imperial context, dismantle the cultural boundaries of the West, and transgress the borders between the secular and the sacred as well as the public and the private. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In our second episode on the Ramayana, which began to be written down in Sanskrit c. 350 BCE, we dive deeper into the theme of dharma. We explore some of the many different meanings of this term and trace the development of the three oldest dharmic faiths: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. We also compare how Buddhist and Jain retellings of the Ramayana differ from the one revered by today's Hindus. Finally, we fangirl out over Hanuman a little more. Want to read the transcript? Click here. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us—and share with your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is religion today so often associated with giving and taking offense? To answer this question, Slandering the Sacred: Blasphemy Law and Religious Affect in Colonial India (U Chicago Press, 2023) invites us to consider how colonial infrastructures shaped our globalized world. Through the origin and afterlives of a 1927 British imperial law (Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code), J. Barton Scott weaves a globe-trotting narrative about secularism, empire, insult, and outrage. Decentering white martyrs to free thought, his story calls for new histories of blasphemy that return these thinkers to their imperial context, dismantle the cultural boundaries of the West, and transgress the borders between the secular and the sacred as well as the public and the private. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Why is religion today so often associated with giving and taking offense? To answer this question, Slandering the Sacred: Blasphemy Law and Religious Affect in Colonial India (U Chicago Press, 2023) invites us to consider how colonial infrastructures shaped our globalized world. Through the origin and afterlives of a 1927 British imperial law (Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code), J. Barton Scott weaves a globe-trotting narrative about secularism, empire, insult, and outrage. Decentering white martyrs to free thought, his story calls for new histories of blasphemy that return these thinkers to their imperial context, dismantle the cultural boundaries of the West, and transgress the borders between the secular and the sacred as well as the public and the private. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Why is religion today so often associated with giving and taking offense? To answer this question, Slandering the Sacred: Blasphemy Law and Religious Affect in Colonial India (U Chicago Press, 2023) invites us to consider how colonial infrastructures shaped our globalized world. Through the origin and afterlives of a 1927 British imperial law (Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code), J. Barton Scott weaves a globe-trotting narrative about secularism, empire, insult, and outrage. Decentering white martyrs to free thought, his story calls for new histories of blasphemy that return these thinkers to their imperial context, dismantle the cultural boundaries of the West, and transgress the borders between the secular and the sacred as well as the public and the private. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own virtual School of Indian Wisdom. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium This is a new moment. A new breath. A new beginning. PAUSE Take a deep, slow breath in… And let it go. Again… Breathe in fully… And exhale gently. PAUSE Beginnings aren't always loud or obvious. Sometimes they arrive as a quiet shift inside. A gentle softening. A loosening of what no longer fits. A whisper that says… “This way.” Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Welcome to episode 166 of the Restoration Home Podcast! Justina Auck, a mentor mom with the Restoration Home Community, joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about prayer and work, sacred homes, working with your kids, and how to build a domestic church.  This is the perfect podcast to kick off your 2026 planning and dreaming for your home and family.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– What is a domestic church Why we love the Restoration Home Community  When you create a beautiful, holy, orderly home that teaches your children so much What work and prayer does for your home Creating a home where Christ is reflected  Join the Restoration Home Community for support and connection as you create a sacred home in 2026 Create a flourishing homeschool plan for 2026 You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Justina in the Restoration Home Community!  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

As the year comes to a close, many of us feel a mix of relief, exhaustion, reflection, and quiet grief—all at once. In this Wellness Illuminated episode, Dr. Lara May invites you into a grounding conversation about completion and why true healing and renewal cannot happen without it. Burnout is often blamed on doing too much, but what if it actually comes from what was never fully finished—unresolved stress, unprocessed emotions, postponed grief, or seasons of life you've outgrown but haven't released? From a functional medicine and nervous system perspective, unfinished experiences keep the body stuck in survival mode, quietly draining your energy. In this episode, Dr. Lara May explores the science and energetics of completion and guides you through a sacred pause designed to help clear burnout residue from your nervous system, physiology, and energy field—so you don't unconsciously carry it into the new year. This is not about resolutions or rushing ahead. It's about honoring what has been, so you can move forward with clarity, steadiness, and integrity. © Light Body Radio-Podcast, 2025. All rights reserved. This podcast features background music by ScottHolmes Music. We have obtained the necessary licenses for the use of this music. Our license was renewed on May 7, 2024, and we have been using ScottHolmes Music since 2017. Unauthorized use or distribution of this podcast, including but not limited to the background music, is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. For more information or to request permissions, please contact scott@scottholmesmusic.com.

What if the reason your faith feels dry or routine is because sacred things have slowly started to feel common?In this message, Pastor Nate Clarke challenges us to rediscover the sacredness of what God has given us — from our salvation to the gathering of the church. Through powerful Scripture, real-life stories, and a sobering moment from King David's life, we are reminded that when we treat what God calls sacred as ordinary, we miss the fullness of what He wants to do in us.This message will stir your faith, renew your reverence for God's presence, and help you step into a new year with fresh gratitude, renewed passion, and a deeper appreciation for the church, the gospel, and the work of God in your life.

Jenneth Graser and I met twenty-five years ago at John Arnott's School of Ministry in Toronto, Canada where I was teaching the 4 keys to hearing God's voice. Jenneth adopted them into her life and testifies it had a life-transforming impact on her.Read more here.Support the show

What is sacredness and how can I find more of it in my life? Rodger Kamenetz teaches us a spiritual practice that leads us toward a deeper experience of life. His latest book is Seeing into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter. Short clip of the convo available here: https://youtu.be/rM8OGWNenhg Rodger starts by talking about what’s changed for him since releasing his pivotal book in 2007, The History of Last Night’s Dream. He talks about dream images in the context of images in memory and perception and  about the power of images to bring feeling, whether those images are from waking life, from memory, or from dreams. We also talk about biophilia, the power of radical amazement, and finding meaning in waking life moments. You can find a description of his blessing practice for free at howimagesheal.com After the break we take a call from Kat from Delaware who asks about how to work with more difficult images which brings up a discussion about feeling vs reacting. Max in the studio asks how this practice is applied to waking life experiences. And finally the caller Donna, from Cleveland OH asks about anxiety and Rodger replies that terror is the perfect cure for anxiety. Rodger ends by telling us about his workshop series that begins January 14. Details and register here: JewishSpirituality.org/courses-programs/seeing-into-the-life-of-things-imagination-and-the-sacred-encounter/ BIO: Rodger Kamenetz founded Natural Dreamwork, an international group of twenty dreamwork practitioners. His sixteen books of poetry and prose include The History of Last Night's Dream featured on Oprah Winfrey's Soul Series and The Jew in the Lotus, an international bestseller. His new book is Seeing into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter. Kamenetz.com TheNaturalDream.com This show, episode number 343, was recorded during a live broadcast on December 27, 2025 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Previous Dream Journal convo with Rodger Kamenetz: Bring Your Dreams to Life with Rodger Kamenetz Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on FB, IG, LI, & YT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts within 24 hours of posting. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

In the midst of endings and beginnings, there is a quiet invitation pulling you inward — toward rest, reflection, and sacred stillness. As we stand in the space between years, you're invited into sacred stillness: a gentle inward shift that allows the noise to fade and your heart to speak. Rather than pushing into what's next, this conversation encourages you to soften, reflect, and let intention — not pressure — guide your way. If you're navigating change, feeling worn down, or craving a moment to simply be, this episode offers reassurance, grounding, and permission to slow down. Sacred stillness is where clarity rises, healing begins, and the next chapter forms — naturally, gently, and in your own time.

Moon Medicine: The 8 Sacred Phases Of The Moon for Healing Breathing Moonlight is a Story of Grief, Healing, and Transformation Told Through the 8 Phases of the MoonHave you lost someone you love and wondered how to keep breathing through the heartbreak?This deeply personal and spiritual story offers a powerful new perspective on grief through the lens of the 8 phases of the moon.

The Winter Solstice is sacred in many of the cultures that inspire modern Pagans.  Join your host for a brief journey through the significance of this time of year, the importance of sacred time, and more!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes on Inclusive Nordic Spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at this link: http://www.onblackwings.com/classes

We know you've let things go. So have we. But when we say it's time to let it all go we really, really mean it this time.On February 20, 2026, humanity as a whole – and each of us individually – will enter a new era, an epic, once-in-a-lifetime rebirth. Slow-moving Saturn and Neptune will meet up at the very first degree of the zodiac (0° Aries) for the first time in over 6,000 years.How do we prepare? By emptying out. Acknowledging, accepting and grieving all that did and did not happen in the past.We're all at a choice point. Keep carrying the chains of Christmas Past like good old Ebenezer or really name and claim and honor – and ugly cry if you need to – over all that never came to pass and never will. It's time for a reverently irreverent yet totally sincere burial ceremony.The only way out is through. Which means being vulnerably real and honest and saying a heartfelt goodbye in order to say a bigger hello to what will and must come. The more you can release now, the more vitality, clarity, purpose and passion you'll be available for on the other side.Join us in sacred sisterhood to put the fun back in funeral as we say goodbye to all the dreams that can never be.We'll gather for:* Deeply resonant and powerful self-reflection to clarify what dreams are really dead (and what dreams may still be resuscitated);* Sacred movement to release any energies that no longer serve while inviting the energy of new life and new dreams;* An herbal ceremony to open the heart and support the grieving process, the dissolving of old energies;* A sacred ceremony to bid farewell to those dreams that will never be realized;* You'll be seen, heard, held and honored in your tender surrender.We'll meet Saturday, January 24, 10am-3pm. All women are welcome, no previous astro-experience is necessary. The group is limited to 12 participants, and early registration pricing ($144) is available through January 14.Get all the details and sign upQuestions? Just hit reply. Hope to see you there! love, Emily; This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit embodiedaquarian.substack.com/subscribe

Open inquiry depends on the ability to ask uncomfortable questions and follow evidence wherever it leads. Eric Kaufmann argues that this norm is now under strain. Drawing on history, survey data, and political theory, Kaufmann outlines how certain identity categories came to be treated as morally sacred—and how that shift has reshaped debates about equality, free speech, and academic inquiry. The conversation examines the long roots of today's culture conflicts, the move from equal opportunity to equal outcomes, and why disagreement is increasingly interpreted as moral transgression rather than intellectual difference. At stake is what happens to liberal societies when some questions can no longer be asked, nd whether open inquiry can still be defended without abandoning concern for fairness and dignity Eric Kaufmann is a professor of politics and Director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science at the University of Buckingham. He has written for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Times of London, Newsweek, National Review, New Statesman, Financial Times, and other outlets. His new book is The Third Awokening.

As we embark on a new year, it's a good time for a reset. In the coming days, we'll probably get hit with a bunch of ads promoting a ‘new year - new you' and urging us to make various resolutions. But what if we instead just focused on one thing in this coming year? We'll reflect on this verse together from Psalm 27 - “The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most is …” 

In this bonus episode, I share with you a Guru Viking remix video created by Zakery Mizell from the Youtube channel Zakery Mizell. Zakery's channel focuses on knowledge and beauty and he has made several videos commenting on and even remixing episodes of the Guru Viking podcast. When I came across his remixes, I enjoyed his approach very much and we agreed to share his work here. In this video, Zakery remixes my poetry interviews with poets John Brehm and Henry Shukman, rearranging the material and adding visual effects to create a new interpretation of that episode. I will also share another of his Guru Viking videos in which he records a five hour livestream sharing his perspectives on various episodes. So look out for that video on the Guru Viking channel too. Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep340-poetry-and-the-sacred-remix-bonus-episode-john-brehm-and-henry-shukman ... Find out more about Zakery: https://www.youtube.com/@ZakeryMizell Watch the original Guru Viking episodes used in Zakery's videos: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep274-poetry-the-sacred-henry-shukman-john-brehm - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep230-the-dharma-of-poetry-john-brehm For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

In this episode, we explore the profound healing power of crystal singing bowls and the science and spirituality behind vibration as medicine.We discuss how sound healing works beyond hearing—how even Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can benefit from the vibrational frequencies that move through the body, nervous system, and energetic field. Healing, we learn, is not only something we hear—it's something we feel.Our conversation also touches deeply on grief and resilience. Jeralyn Glass shares how crystal singing bowls became a source of comfort and healing after the devastating loss of her only child. Through sound, vibration, and intention, she found a pathway through grief—and now helps others do the same.We talk about:What crystal singing bowls are and how they workHow vibration supports emotional, physical, and spiritual healingWhy sound healing transcends language and hearingThe role of music as a universal, connective forceHow sound can help process grief, trauma, and lossThis episode is an invitation to listen differently—to your body, your emotions, and the subtle frequencies that connect us all.

We all know the negative effects of social media, but can it be used for good? Join Dr. Greg Gifford as he lays out practical ways that believers can use technology for God's glory and their own good. Learn how to use tech faithfully in a world of distractions.  Transformed Podcast Episode 155 | December 25, 2025 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

The meditation featured in this episode originally took place during the IJS Daily Online Meditation Sit on December 23, 2025. To join these FREE daily meditations live, sign up here. Visit jewishspirituality.org to learn more about the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm concluding our three-part series on Ayurveda and perimenopause with a deep dive into ojas — the subtle essence that governs vitality, immunity, resilience, and emotional steadiness.We're recording in the dark days of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, and I begin by reflecting on how seasonal rhythms mirror the inner transitions many of us experience during perimenopause. Just as nature turns inward in winter, this phase of life invites us to slow down, listen more closely, and tend ourselves with greater care.In Ayurveda, perimenopause is not seen as a problem or a decline, but as a time of refinement — a transition into a wiser, more conserving phase of life. Ojas becomes especially precious during this time, as rising vata (air and space) can draw on our reserves of vitality if we're not supported.In this episode, we explore:What ojas is from an Ayurvedic perspective — physically, energetically, and emotionallyWhy perimenopause is considered an ojas-sensitive windowHow hormonal shifts, stress, sleep disruption, and midlife responsibilities can affect ojasThe relationship between rasa dhatu, agni, and ojasSigns of ojas depletion — emotionally and physicallyThe difference between para ojas (essential, life-sustaining) and apara ojas (day-to-day, replenishable vitality)How ojas depletion can show up differently through vata, pitta, and kapha qualitiesGentle, realistic ways to rebuild and protect ojas during perimenopauseWhy this phase is not a depletion story, but a recalibration of energy and vitalityThis episode is an invitation to soften the narrative around perimenopause and to see it as a meaningful turning point: a time to protect the sacred nectar of vitality so we can move into the next phase of life feeling steadier, resourced, and radiant.Resources mentioned:Free download: A Gentle Ayurvedic Guide to Perimenopause: Five Ways to Support Your Nervous System and DigestionSelf-abhyanga (oil massage) practicesPrevious episodes in this series on Rasa and AgniIf this episode resonates with you, I'm also quietly preparing a spring offering that weaves together one-on-one Ayurvedic consultations, group support, yoga, somatic practices, and seasonal rhythm — you can join my mailing list to learn more when it's ready.Join the WAITLIST for Rhythm & RItual: an Ayurvedic Journey for PerimenopauseThank you so much for listening and for walking this transition with curiosity and care.Resources:Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide Abhyanga Self Massage Guide Weekend Nervous System Reset Nourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

In this episode of THE BEST OF LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister celebrate the holidays with this 2020 recording of that year's Lumen Holiday Extravaganza! Join Ellen, Steve, Brackley, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Favorite Holiday Songs; Lighting devices for our stockings; Stan's new eyeballs; Brackley's drug store glasses; Rudolph's gender identity; What do Jews do for Christmas?; Yiddish Fiddler; The Perfect Storm of guilt; How many Xmas lights can you plug into one wall outlet?; Red and Green cookies; Electric menorahs; Techniques for exterior landscape holiday lighting; Theatrical Epicurean Delights' 2020 Stagehand Friendly Fruitcakes; "It's a Wonderful Life" or "A Christmas Story"?; Are drones a good Christmas gift?; Our favorite holiday drinks; "Why are there two fuses in Xmas lights?"; the Barreca Family German Christmas Party; How to make fake snow; The deadly combination of eggnog and fruitcake; Our Christmas wishes; and Santa Stan's true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this powerful solo episode of A Psychic's Story, Nichole Bigley opens up about a profound spiritual initiation she experienced while traveling through Egypt — known in ancient times as Kemet, the land of sacred mysteries and rebirth. Nichole shares how ancient civilizations intentionally engineered sacred spaces to activate higher states of awareness, awaken inner vision, and facilitate direct connection with the divine. She describes the moment inside the Tomb of Ay when sensory stillness gave way to angelic light, expanded consciousness, and the ignition of what she now understands as a living flame within the heart. In this episode, Nichole explores: Why Egypt (Kemet) functions as a living spiritual technology. The Atlantean and priestess lineages that safeguarded ancient wisdom. The deeper meaning of the Isis lineage and angelic connection. A firsthand account of conscious expansion inside a sacred initiatory chamber. The white flame of the heart and its ancient spiritual significance. Messages received from her angels about healing, unity, and purpose. Why spiritual community and shared presence matter now more than ever. This episode is shared as an offering of truth, remembrance, and reassurance for those experiencing their own awakenings. If something within you stirs as you listen, it is not accidental. To connect with Nichole, schedule a 1:1 session or join The Psychic Club go to apsychicsstory.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please subscribe to it and/or: FOLLOW @apsychicsstory on Instagram.  BOOK a session with Nichole. SIGN-UP to the newsletter for updates. JOIN Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content.  BECOME A MEMBER of The Psychic Club. This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey to inner peace. Its host, co-hosts or guests are not psychologists or medical doctors and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. His next book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, will be released on March 31, 2026.This episode is brought to you by:Humann's SuperBeets Sport for endurance and recovery: https://humann.com/timMonarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: https://www.monarch.com/timAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/timCoyote the card game​, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens: https://coyotegame.com*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

That Joy you're feeling again makes the impossible possible. That dream, that vision, that flashes sometimes, that feels very much out of reach right now, is right in front of you. But you still see it as that familiar space,or as those familiar faces. Keep smiling at the familiar,look lovingly at the familiar.That's how it changes. I Love younik Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings"The roar of joy that set the worlds in motion is reverberating in your body and the space betweem all bodies. Beloved, listen." - The Radiance Sutras "You must learn to proceed without certainty." - IG @Interconnctd"Elaborate rituals and garish imagesMay be useful in meditation when your mind is whirling with thoughtsOf sex, money, and power, wandering like an elephantin heat.Go ahead and use these tools, yet know, Beating drums and blaring trumpetsCannot summon the One who is already present.I am not a collection of incantationsKnown only to experts.I am not a ladder to be climbed.A sequence for piercing energy centers in your body. lam not to be found at the end of a long road.I am right here.Sacred texts sing of my reality, But I cannot be found in them, For I am the one listening.I am always closer than breath.Heat and fire are not two separate things.These are just verbal distinctions.The Goddess and the One who holds HerAre one and the same.We are inseparable.The way to me is through Her." - The Radiance Sutras