POPULARITY
Categories
246 episodes with Vii
200 episodes with Vii
49 episodes with Vii
67 episodes with Vii
84 episodes with Vii
33 episodes with Vii
34 episodes with Vii
28 episodes with Vii
46 episodes with Vii
53 episodes with Vii
22 episodes with Vii
26 episodes with Vii
23 episodes with Vii
23 episodes with Vii
17 episodes with Vii
11 episodes with Vii
70 episodes with Vii
18 episodes with Vii
19 episodes with Vii
24 episodes with Vii
29 episodes with Vii
11 episodes with Vii
18 episodes with Vii
12 episodes with Vii
17 episodes with Vii
13 episodes with Vii
14 episodes with Vii
9 episodes with Vii
14 episodes with Vii
12 episodes with Vii
12 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
24 episodes with Vii
18 episodes with Vii
10 episodes with Vii
16 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
14 episodes with Vii
15 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
14 episodes with Vii
14 episodes with Vii
10 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
14 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
13 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
8 episodes with Vii
8 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
11 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
10 episodes with Vii
9 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
10 episodes with Vii
11 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
88 episodes with Vii
8 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
7 episodes with Vii
2 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
2 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
62 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
6 episodes with Vii
9 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
2 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
3 episodes with Vii
51 episodes with Vii
5 episodes with Vii
4 episodes with Vii
64 MinutesPG-13Pete continues a reading and commentary from La Civilta Cattolica, vol. VII, no. XIV. 1890, "The Jewish Question in Europe: The Causes, The Effects, The Remedies"The Jewish Question in Europe: The Causes, The Effects, The RemediesPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's PaypalPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.
En este episodio analizamos los Concilios de Toledo como una de las instituciones fundamentales de la Hispania visigoda. Estudiaremos su estructura, composición y funcionamiento, así como su papel en la articulación del poder político y religioso entre los siglos VI y VII. A través de sus cánones y decisiones, los concilios no solo definieron cuestiones doctrinales y disciplinarias, sino que también contribuyeron a la configuración jurídica, social y política del reino visigodo. Una aproximación histórica al contexto, la trascendencia y el legado de unas asambleas que marcaron profundamente la evolución institucional de la península ibérica. #Historia #HistoriaDeEspaña #ConciliosDeToledo #HispaniaVisigoda #HistoriaMedieval #PodcastHistórico #DivulgaciónHistórica #Toledo
Kim Rogers (aka 'Worm Queen') is the co-founder and CEO of RogersHood Apothecary, a wellness company specializing in herbal detox and cleansing kits. You can purchase her best-selling Parasite ParaFy Cleanse Kit here. EPISODE SUMMARY BELOW-- I. Apothecary vs Pharmacy Discussion Nate and Kim discussed the origins and meanings of the words "apothecary" and "pharmacy," with Kim explaining how apothecary refers to natural herbal medicine while pharmacy refers to synthetic medications. Kim shared her experience going viral on TikTok in 2021 as the "worm queen" after discovering a parasite cleanse that helped resolve health issues she had been struggling with since 2019. II. Parasite Cleanse Business Journey Kim shared her journey from a 18-year career in Western medicine to creating her own parasite cleanse business after gaining significant TikTok fame when a video about deworming went viral, increasing her following from 10,000 to 210,000 in just two days. She discussed how she later discovered she had chronic Lyme disease undiagnosed for 30 years and mold poisoning, which led her to create additional health products including a Moldies kit. Kim explained that while she was a licensed medical specialist, she carefully avoids giving medical advice on her social media, instead sharing her personal experiences and what herbs have helped her, noting that TikTok later changed its community guidelines to restrict parasite cleansing content. III. Social Media Content Suppression Kim discussed her experience with social media suppression on TikTok and Instagram, where her content was significantly limited despite having 600,000 followers on TikTok. Despite the platform restrictions, Kim continued creating content daily across multiple platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and a podcast called "What's Eating You," with the goal of providing affordable and accurate testing for parasites, mold, and Lyme disease. She explained that her mission is driven by personal experience with health issues that altered her life, and she has expanded from a small shop to a 14,000 square foot facility while offering free educational content alongside her paid testing kits. IV. Kim's Health Advocacy Challenges Kim discussed her challenges fighting against Big Pharma, including being banned from 26 accounts over five years while building a following of 1.5 million across platforms. She shared her personal health struggles with chronic Lyme disease and PTSD from medical neglect, while continuing to advocate for alternative treatments including acupuncture, IVs, and red light therapy. The conversation included a detailed explanation of Kim's viral podcast clip about treating pinworms using scotch tape, which led to a broader discussion about the limitations of Western medicine and the need for comprehensive treatment approaches. V. Parasite Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges Kim and Nate discussed modern medicine's approach to treating health issues, with Kim sharing her experience of being diagnosed with worms and cryptosporidium parvium after catching them from water in Hoodsport, Washington. Kim explained that standard labs in the US failed to detect these parasites, requiring her to send samples to Mexico for proper diagnosis. She described the challenges of getting treatment approved by insurance due to the lack of domestic lab confirmation, and how her husband's treatment was denied despite the Mexican lab results showing his condition. VI. Lyme Disease Treatment Approaches Kim discussed her experiences with a controversial drug ending in "mectin" and explained the importance of using binders when taking it, as the drug kills parasites and releases toxins that need to be neutralized. She described how synthetic drugs like Iver work to break down biofilms and expose parasites, while also explaining her herbal approach that includes specific frequency-matched herbs to target different ailments. Kim revealed she was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2023 after being bitten by ticks at age 11, and shared her experience of having worms come out through her skin and urine. VII. Chronic Illness and Medical Journey Kim shared her experience with chronic illness, including being diagnosed with Lyme disease, which she described as creating a "mirror" that masks other health issues like mold, parasites, and heavy metals from the immune system. She explained how medical professionals often dismissed her concerns about unusual tissue findings during surgeries, attributing them to normal inflammation or scar tissue. Kim ultimately chose to surrender her medical license to avoid the constraints of conventional medical practice and pursue alternative approaches to healing. VIII. Heavy Metal Detox and Health Kim explained how heavy metals enter the body through food, pharmaceuticals, dental work, and contaminated water, emphasizing the importance of natural remedies like cilantro for detoxification. She discussed how Candida overgrowth can be managed with herbs like Oregon grapefruit and Usnea to prevent sugar cravings and systemic issues. Kim also highlighted the dangers of tap water, which may contain nematodes, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals, recommending against drinking tap water and suggesting water testing as a preventive measure. IX. Parasite Cleansing and Health Effects Kim explained that parasites are widespread, estimating that approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide have parasites, though official statistics only show 60 million cases in the US. She discussed how parasites can affect health conditions like MS and how she developed her own parasite cleansing kits after working in medical research. When Nate asked about criticism from scientists calling parasite cleansing pseudoscience, Kim defended her approach, stating that wormwood has been scientifically proven to eliminate parasites and that many people she has tested have confirmed parasite presence. X. Parasite Treatment and Compliance Goals Kim discussed her experience with parasites and their connection to mental health, particularly during full moons. She explained her Purify kit, which includes three tinctures and a binder taken daily, along with additional products like a lymph kit. Kim mentioned their goal to achieve FDA compliance within two months to allow store distribution, and shared her belief that Lyme disease affects brain function, potentially making people more susceptible to certain influences.
Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Welcome to the Where Shall We Meet podcast. Our guest this week is Nick Potter, who is a consultant Osteopath at King Edward the VII hospital, in London. He researches “Bendy Bodies, Bendy Brains”: studying the relationship between hypermobility, ADHD, anxiety, and nervous-system regulationHe is the author of The Meaning of Pain: A Radical New Approach to Overcoming Chronic Pain, which has been translated into several languages. His book explores how modern stress, biology, behaviour and breathing can interact with pain.In the early 2000's, Nick worked in Paris with Alain Prost's team doctor for The Institut Biomedical Sports et Vie. There he conducted intensive assessments of Formula 1 drivers and their environments, going on to be a Human Performance Advisor to Jaguar F1. From the findings they made, particularly in sleep and stress medicine, the concept of the ‘Corporate Athlete' was formulated, which Nick presented at INSEAD Business School.Through his links with Brevan Howard he has worked with John Coats and Dr. Danny Kahneman to study stress responses universal to us all and which are independent of personality type. Nick knows, through personal experience of a spinal injury, what pain is all about. Through applying his principles he is now pain-free.We talk about: How Descartes was wrong - it should be a synergy of mind and bodyCaptain Tom and how motion is lotionDo we really move less now than beforeThe importance of dancingIs Asthma a stress responseHow keeping healthy can cost nothingKeeping traders zenThe practice of interoceptionIs anger unaddressed fearLet's move!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet
Ngày 25-5: Thánh Grê-gô-ri-ô VII, Giáo hoàng by TGP Hà Nội
Sábado de la VII semana de Pascua - Misa por la mañanaLectionary: 302/ guadaluperadio.com
Viernes de la VII semana de PascuaLectionary: 301/ guadaluperadio.com
Jueves de la VII semana de PascuaLectionary: 300 / guadaluperadio.com
León acaba de reabrir uno de los conjuntos monumentales más fascinantes de la Edad Media europea, y en Días Extraños hemos cruzado sus puertas para contártelo. Ocho años de obras, 3.000 metros cuadrados y más de 500 piezas que esconden algunos de los enigmas más sugerentes del patrimonio español: una cajita vikinga del siglo X —la única conservada en la Península—, un gallo persa del siglo VII que coronó la torre durante siglos sin que nadie supiera de dónde venía, marcas de cantero todavía sin descifrar, una biblia mozárabe con anotaciones en árabe, y la llamada Capilla Sixtina del Románico, donde un misterioso San Marcial sostiene un cuenco idéntico al cáliz que también se guarda allí: el Grial de Doña Urraca, una pieza con dos documentos egipcios que la vinculan al Santo Sepulcro y a la propia última cena. Francisco Contreras nos lleva hasta el Museo Panteón Real de San Isidoro y, junto a Raquel Jaén —doctora en Historia del Arte y directora del museo—, recorremos joyas, leyendas y la figura silenciada de Urraca I, la primera mujer que reinó por derecho propio en Europa Occidental, de cuya muerte se cumplen ahora 900 años. Un viaje a la España mágica donde, como siempre, lo importante no es lo que ves, sino cómo lo ves. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Meditación en el jueves de la VII semana de Pascua, predicado en un Centro de la Obra, sobre el Evangelio del día. Jesús, en la oración sacerdotal de la última cena reza así: «No solo por ellos ruego, sino también por los que crean en mí por la palabra de ellos, para que todos sean uno, como tú, Padre, en mí, y yo en ti, que ellos también sean uno en nosotros, para que el mundo crea que tú me has enviado». Al hilo de estas palabras meditamos sobre la unidad, condición de credibilidad de los discípulos de Cristo.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295
Miércoles de la VII semana de PascuaLectionary: 299 / guadaluperadio.com
Jack's Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek Discovery Podcast
Feelin' groggy and out of it after last night? Can't find your wallet and can't remember who you are? Let Jaxilly be your totem! Jack, Barm and Geoff find themselves stranded on a Rigel (VI or VII, can't remember), but one thing they'll never forget is how to prattle on about Star Trek as well as the topical issues of the day, like the Succession finale and Cillian Murphy's penis in Oppenheimer, things that still dominate the water cooler talk here in 2026. As well as hailing the return of classic "creepy" style Star Trek. Even if you don't remember what we said in this episode, you'll never forget how it made you feel.
57 MinutesPG-13Pete begins a reading and commentary from La Civilta Cattolica, vol. VII, no. XIV. 1890, "The Jewish Question in Europe: The Causes, The Effects, The Remedies"The Jewish Question in Europe: The Causes, The Effects, The RemediesPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's PaypalPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Meditación en el martes de la VII semana de Pascua, predicada a las residentes del Colegio Mayor Alcor. En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús ruega al Padre por nosotros. Jesús siempre cuida de nosotros. Nos alimenta con la Eucaristía, vela nuestro sueño desde el Sagrario, cura nuestras heridas en la Confesión y, sobre, todo, nos cuida con el Espíritu Santo, que envía a nuestros corazones.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295
Martes de la VII semana de PascuaLectionary: 298 / guadaluperadio.com
Ordena aos ricos deste mundo que não sejam vaidosos, nem coloquem a esperança na incerteza das riquezas. Enriqueçam em obras úteis, repartam. Acumulem bom fundamento para o futuro. Os de JESUS, devem guardar o ESPÍRITO que foi confiado, tendo horror aos gritos vãos, profanos e oposições da falsa "ciência". Que dizendo alguns, se desviaram.1 Timóteo 6:17-21 Por suas palavras será JUSTIFICADO, e por elas será CONDENADO (=calúnia, difamação, injúria...). EU AFIRMO QUE AQUI ESTÁ QUEM É MAIOR DO QUE O TEMPLO. Bem-aventurado o que não se escandalizar em mim. Não pensem que vim trazer paz à TERRA; não vim trazer paz, mas "ESPADA". Qualquer um que me negar, eu o negarei também. Não tenham medo. Nada há encoberto que não haja de se REVELAR, nem oculto que não haja de se SABER. E chamando os discípulos, os DEU PODER SOBRE OS ESPÍRITOS IMUNDOS, PARA OS EXPULSAREM. Entrem pela PORTA ESTREITA (=EU SOU A PORTA), porque larga é a porta, e espaçoso o CAMINHO que conduz à CORRUPÇÃO, e muitos são os que entram por ela. E porque é estreita a porta, e apertado o caminho que conduz à VIDA, há poucos que a encontrem. Se esforcem para entrar pela porta estreita. Eu afirmo que muitos procurarão entrar, e não poderão. Baterão à porta, dizendo: Senhor, Senhor, abra para nós. Ouvirão: Não sei de onde vocês são. E dirão: Temos comido e bebido com você, e você tem ensinado nas nossas ruas. Ouvirão: Não conheço vocês, nem sei de onde são. Para longe de mim, vocês todos que praticam corrupção. Haverá choro e ranger de dentes. Mateus 12:37,6; 11:6; 10:34,33,26,1; 7:13-14,21-24=Lucas 13:24-28Ezequiel 22:1-31 Art. 34. A União não intervirá nos Estados nem no Distrito Federal, exceto para: I – manter a integridade nacional; II – repelir invasão estrangeira ou de uma unidade da Federação em outra;III – pôr termo a grave comprometimento da ordem pública; IV – garantir o livre exercício de qualquer dos Poderes nas unidades da Federação; V – reorganizar as finanças da unidade da Federação que: a) suspender o pagamento da dívida fundada por mais de dois anos consecutivos, salvo motivo de força maior; b) deixar de entregar aos Municípios receitas tributárias fixadas nesta Constituição, dentro dos prazos estabelecidos em lei; VI – prover a execução de lei federal, ordem ou decisão judicial;VII – assegurar a observância dos seguintes princípios constitucionais: a) forma republicana, sistema representativo e regime democrático; b) direitos da pessoa humana; c) autonomia municipal;d) prestação de contas da administração pública, direta e indireta. e) aplicação do mínimo exigido da receita resultante de impostos estaduais, compreendida a proveniente de transferências, namanutenção e desenvolvimento do ensino e nas ações e serviços públicos de saúde. (Redação dada pela EC n. 29/2000)Constituição Federal-Edição STF
Lunes de la VII semana de PascuaLectionary: 297
Tema: Bem aventurados os pobres de espírito Palestrante: Roberto Versiani "Dizendo que o Reino dos Céus é dos simples, quis Jesus significar que a ninguém é concedida entrada nesse Reino, sem a simplicidade de coração e humildade de espírito.” O Evangelho segundo o Espiritismo - Capítulo VII - item 2. Referência: O Evangelho segundo o Espiritismo Allan Kardec Palestra realizada em 01/05/2026.
Audio especial del domingo VII de Pascua, la Ascensión del Señor a los Cielos. Más audios de D, Cristóbal Peña en su canal: https://soundcloud.com/cristobalpenaespina || Meditaciones y reflexiones para hacer la oración especialmente dirigidas a jóvenes. || Visita nuestra página WEB y lee los testimonios, artículos y suscríbete a los Podcast diarios de rezarhoy en: https://www.jovenescatolicos.es/ || Sigue el canal de Jóvenes Católicos en WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDQN04LY6d1sgDXEK3s || Colabora con tu generosidad: https://www.jovenescatolicos.es/socios/ || Pásate por nuestra cuenta de Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catolicos_es/ || X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/catolicos_es || Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catolicos.es/ || Pásate por la página web de Cobel Ediciones: http://www.cobelediciones.com/ ||
Dr. Joy Kong is a stem cell therapy specialist and anti-aging expert who founded Chara Health, a regenerative medicine and advanced aesthetics clinic helping people extend their health-span and lifespan. Learn more at https://chara-health.com Check out Joy's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@joykongmd EPISODE SUMMARY BELOW: I. Joy's Background and Peptide Discussion Nate and Joy discussed Joy's background, including her 27 years in Los Angeles since attending UCLA in 1999, and her earlier time in China, San Francisco, and Minnesota. They briefly touched on President Trump's visit to China and discussed local issues in Los Angeles, including homelessness. The conversation then shifted to peptides and stem cell therapy. II. Peptide Therapy and Longevity Discussion Nate and Joy discussed various peptides, focusing on Epitalon and its benefits for telomere protection and longevity. Joy explained that Epitalon can help extend telomeres, protecting DNA and potentially reducing age-related diseases. They also touched on MOTS-C's potential role in cancer prevention and its use in conjunction with stem cell therapy. Joy emphasized the importance of combining peptides with stem cell therapy for optimal results, highlighting the effectiveness of this approach in her clinic. III. Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy Joy explained Chara Health's focus on regenerative therapy using stem cells, particularly emphasizing the benefits of using younger umbilical cord-derived stem cells over older fat or bone marrow derived stem cells. Joy cited research showing that umbilical cord stem cells are more effective and have lower cancer risk compared to fat-derived stem cells, as demonstrated in studies involving glioblastoma tumors. IV. Stem Cell Treatment Overview Joy explained how stem cells are sourced from umbilical cords and placentas, which are typically discarded but can now be harvested through procurement companies. She described treating patients with various conditions including musculoskeletal issues, chronic diseases, and neurological disorders through different delivery methods such as IV, direct injection, and intranasal routes. Joy shared a remarkable case of a patient with liver cirrhosis who was near death but experienced significant improvement after receiving stem cell treatment, with his liver function returning to normal. V. Stem Cell Treatment Protocols Joy explained that stem cells used in treatments are the same type regardless of the condition being treated, though different cell combinations are used depending on the clinic and specific product. She described her unique combination of cells from umbilical cord blood, cord tissue, and amniotic membrane, which includes mesenchymal stem cells, immune cells, and endothelial progenitor cells. Joy also discussed her use of peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 in her treatment protocol, with additional peptides prescribed based on specific patient needs such as autoimmune issues or infections. VI. Stem Cell Therapy Discussion Nate and Joy discussed stem cell therapy, including its legal status in the United States and its effectiveness in treating conditions like dementia and Parkinson's disease. Joy explained that stem cell therapy is legal if cells are not grown or altered outside the body, and she shared specific cases where patients showed improvements in memory and personality after treatment. They also talked about Joy's memoir, social media presence, and her experience as an egg donor. The conversation concluded with a brief discussion about business and international relations. VII. Quick Recap Nate interviewed Dr. Joy Kong, a stem cell therapist and peptide specialist based in Los Angeles, about her work at Chara Health and her approach to regenerative medicine. Dr. Kong discussed her use of umbilical cord-derived stem cells, explaining that they are superior to fat-derived stem cells due to their younger age and better healing potential. She shared remarkable patient success stories, including a case of a liver cirrhosis patient who was near death and showed significant improvement after stem cell treatment. The conversation covered Dr. Kong's peptide therapy protocols, including her use of Epitalon for telomere protection, BPC-157 and TB-500 for musculoskeletal issues, and various other peptides for specific conditions. They also discussed Dr. Kong's social media presence and her memoir about overcoming challenges in her early life. The interview concluded with Dr. Kong recommending Tesamorelin and GLP-1 peptides as underrated options in her practice.
Jeffrey Epstein is notorious for his involvement in human trafficking and finance. However, newly released files reveal intriguing connections with intelligence agencies like Mossad, CIA, and FSB, largely overlooked until now. This episode delves deep into these links. Sources can be accessed here. Music by various artists, including Looppelganger, Sad Moses, Skyler Lawson, Alexander Mack, Brendon Moeller, Bytheway-May, and Anton Belov. 00:00:00: I. The Crumbling Facade00:03:57: II. The Beginning00:06:09: III. The First Prosecution00:09:07: IV. The First Clues00:11:45: V. Wexner and Southern Air Transport00:16:45: VI. The Ehud Barak Connection00:19:06: VII. Eastern Asset Management00:22:15: VIII. A Message #JeffreyEpstein #Mossad #CIA #FSB #intelligenceagencies #humantrafficking #finance #connections See show notes: https://inlet.fm/epoch-philosophy/episodes/6a060f59e6ae299bde219d74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ACIM Quote:"If you knew Who walks beside you on the way that you have chosen, fear would be impossible." (ACIM, T-18.III.3:2)Today's Guest:Thomas Rich-Caverly joins Tam and Matt to discuss an over-arching forgiveness that occurred when a friend chose to see him differently.Key Quote from Guest:"What would keep you up at night when all is forgiven?"Connect with Thomas: https://www.sosliferecovery.com/ sosliferecovery@gmail.com Instagram: @t.rich.picturesHave a Forgiveness Story That Could Expire Others? Submit your forgiveness story at http://www.miraclevoices.org/formFeel Inspired to Make a Donation? Visit https://www.miraclevoices.org/donateClosing ACIM Quote:"Love waits on welcome, not on time" (ACIM, T-13.VII.9:7)
Ilvy Njiokiktjien is a Dutch photojournalist, filmmaker, podcast host and educator who has been creating and sharing stories for almost two decades. She is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands and is a contributing photographer to VII Foundation. Ilvy is committed to documenting the social and political issues that shape our world. Her work is characterized by a sensitive eye and a compassionate and personal relationship with her subjects. For nearly 2 decades, she chronicled South Africa's first post-apartheid generation. Ilvy became intrigued by these young adults and portrayed them in her own, personal and intimate style. “Equality is there on paper, but a majority of young people believes white South Africans still have better chances, as the legacy of centuries of inequality is still there.” The result is the project Born Free – Mandela's Generation of Hope, which sparked a documentary, an interactive website, a book, feature articles, and a traveling exhibition. Her work with Ukraine's LGBTQ community in March 2022 tells the tale of people's loves and fears – and their resolve in the face of Russian aggression. Ilvy's latest project on co-housing follows people who opt to live in non-traditional groups or who welcome extended family members into a shared home. Ilvy was the first woman to win the Dutch Silver Camera Award for photographer of the year and was named the first ever Photographer Laureate of the Netherlands in 2013. In addition to numerous awards from international organizations such as World Press Photo and POYi, Ilvy's images have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Guardian, Stern, Der Spiegel, TIME, and other major outlets. She has exhibited at Visa pour l'Image in France, New York's Photoville, and museums and festivals around the world. On episode 281, Ilvy discusses, among other things: Her foray into podcasting for Canon The pattern of her work life How things have changed since she started Collaboration and the importance of writing and interviews Approach to personal long-term projects Her current project about ‘receiving states' Her approach to research Why it's good to reinvent yourself Using a simple Google search to generate ideas Her project in South Africa, Born Free Why she got kicked out of her internship on The Star newspaper Her interest in ‘interactive long reads' and the book she made with one of her subjects The perils and advantages of social media Her family history project and the joint exhibition that came of it The tendency for younger documentary photographers to be introspective and why that might be Her foray into podcasting - asking her fellow VII photographers four questions The importance of failure Her 'dream story' Referenced: Carl De Keyser Matt Black Sara Terry Become a A Small Voice podcast member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of 200+ previous episodes for £5 per month. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides. Follow me on Instagram here. Need a new website? I will build you one with Squarespace. Details here.
VOV1 - Mỹ đang thúc đẩy một nghị quyết tại Liên Hợp Quốc nhằm gây sức ép buộc Iran chấm dứt các hoạt động quân sự tại eo biển Hormuz. Động thái này đánh dấu bước chuyển hướng từ quân sự sang ngoại giao của Mỹ trong cuộc xung đột với Iran.Các thành viên Hội đồng Bảo an Liên Hợp Quốc đã bắt đầu các cuộc thảo luận kín về dự thảo do Mỹ cùng các nước vùng Vịnh gồm Bahrain, Ả Rập Xê Út, Các Tiểu vương quốc Ả Rập Thống nhất, Kuwait và Qatar xây dựng nhằm gây áp lực buộc Iran chấm dứt các hành động tấn công và rải thủy lôi tại eo biển Hormuz. Đồng thời, Mỹ đề xuất thành lập liên minh hàng hải đa quốc gia Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC), cho thấy sự chuyển hướng từ quân sự sang ngoại giao. Lý do được đưa ra là trước đó, Mỹ tiến hành các cuộc tấn công quân sự chống lại Iran mà không đạt được sự cho phép của Hội đồng Bảo an Liên Hợp Quốc, và gây sức ép lên đồng minh hỗ trợ quân sự, nhưng vấp phải phản đối do lo ngại rủi ro pháp lý và xung đột kéo dài.Do đó, dự thảo mới nhất do Mỹ cùng các nước vùng Vịnh đệ trình tập trung lên án Iran vi phạm lệnh ngừng bắn hiện tại, yêu cầu Iran ngừng ngay các cuộc tấn công tàu thương mại, công bố vị trí các bãi thủy lôi và không cản trở hoạt động rà phá và lưu thông hàng hải. Đáng chú ý, dự thảo được xây dựng theo Chương VII của Hiến chương Liên Hợp Quốc, cho phép Hội đồng Bảo an áp dụng các biện pháp mạnh như trừng phạt hoặc hành động quân sự nếu Iran không tuân thủ. Tuy nhiên, văn bản lần này đã tránh sử dụng ngôn ngữ trực tiếp cho phép sử dụng vũ lực, nhằm giảm khả năng bị phủ quyết. Ngoại trưởng Mỹ, Marco Rubio, khẳng định:“Đây là một thử thách thực sự đối với Liên Hợp Quốc, với tư cách là một tổ chức có thể giải quyết các vấn đề toàn cầu. Mỹ không yêu cầu các nước điều động quân đội đến khu vực và giúp đánh bom các tàu của Iran. Tất cả điều Mỹ yêu cầu là lên án hành động của Iran, kêu gọi Iran ngừng đánh bom tàu thuyền, gỡ bỏ các quả thủy lôi và cho phép hàng viện trợ nhân đạo đi qua vì có hàng viện trợ nhân đạo đang bị mắc kẹt.”Dự thảo mới nhất về Iran tại Hội đồng Bảo an Liên Hợp Quốc được xem là nỗ lực ngoại giao quan trọng của Mỹ nhằm tăng áp lực ngoại giao lên Iran. Kết quả sắp tới sẽ có ý nghĩa quyết định đối với việc kiểm soát căng thẳng và ổn định tuyến hàng hải chiến lược Hormuz này./.Thiều Dương/VOV1Iran yêu cầu chấm dứt hoàn toàn xung đột, trong khi ông Donald Trump khẳng định Tehran phải dỡ bỏ cái mà ông gọi là “phong tỏa” eo biển Hormuz. Ảnh: NDTV
I Ching · Book of Changes · Part 1 of 2 (Hexagrams 1-45) The Book of Changes (Traditional: 易經; Simplified: 易经; Legge: Yî King, Wade-Giles: I Ching; Pīnyīn: Yìjīng; Bopomofo: ㄧˋㄐㄧㄥ; Korean: 역경; Japanese: 易経; Vietnamese: Kinh Dịch) Fúxī (伏羲), King Tāng of Shāng (商湯), King Wén of Zhōu (周文王), his son the Duke of Zhōu (周公旦), and Confucius (孔子) have traditionally been credited as the originators of the trigrams (八卦 bāguà), hexagrams (卦 guà), hexagram statements (彖 tuàn), line statements (爻辭 yáocí), and Ten Wings (十翼) commentaries. "The I Ching does not offer itself with proofs and results; it does not vaunt itself, nor is it easy to approach. Like a part of nature, it waits until it is discovered." — Carl Jung Different combinations of three yang (⚊) and yin (⚋) lines create the eight trigrams, namely: ☰ (乾 Qián Heaven, the sky. S. Untiring strength; power.) or (Father. NW) ☱ (兌 Duì Lake, or marsh. Collected water. SE. Pleasure; complacent satisfaction.) or (Youngest daughter. W) ☲ (離 Lí Fire, as in lightning; the sun. E. Brightness; elegance.) or (Second daughter. S) ☳ (震 Zhèn Thunder. NE. Moving, exciting power.) or (Oldest son. E) ☴ (巽 Xùn Wind; wood. SW. Flexibility; penetration.) or (Oldest daughter. SE) ☵ (坎 Kǎn Water, as in rain, clouds, springs, streams, and defiles. The moon. NW. Peril; difficulty.) or (Second son. N) ☶ (艮 Gèn Hills, or mountains. NW. Resting; the act of arresting.) or (Youngest son. NE) ☷ (坤 Kūn The Earth. N. Capaciousness; submission.) or (Mother. SW) When three lines are added to a trigram the resultant pairs of trigrams constitute the sixty-four hexagrams. The lower trigram is called 'the inner,' and the one above 'the outer.' The lines are numbered from one to six, commencing with the lowest. To denote the number of it and of the sixth line, the terms for 'commencing' and 'topmost' are used. The intermediate lines are simply 'second,' 'third,' &c. As the lines must be either whole or divided, technically called strong and weak, yang and yin, this distinction is indicated by the application to them of the numbers nine and six. All whole lines are nine, all divided lines, six. The Book of Changes is included as one of the Five Classics (五經) of the Confucian canon and Confucius said, "If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yì, and might then escape falling into great errors." (Analects, VII.16) Scottish translator James Legge was a Hong Kong missionary, Non-Conformist Pastor of the English Union Church, and the first professor of Chinese studies at Oxford University. The original manuscript of his translation was nearly destroyed after being soaked in the Red Sea for a month. Cover: Leftmost Guardian of the Yî by cartoonist Robin Bougie (2024), released by him into the public domain. Special thanks to Lancy (王欣兰), a graduate student at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, for her help with Chinese pronunciation.
The Fire That Remains Life in the Spirit After the Collapse of the Religious Self Week IV — The Heart That Bears the World Love, Intercession, and the Hidden Life in the Spirit ⸻ Opening Invocation O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of blessings and Giver of life, Come and dwell in us, Cleanse us from every impurity, And save our souls, O Good One. ⸻ I. The Return — But Nothing Is the Same At the beginning, the Spirit leads a man inward. Into exposure. Into poverty. Into silence. And it can seem as though the path is one of withdrawal. A leaving behind. A diminishing. But this is not the end. Because the same Spirit who leads a man into the desert of his own heart leads him back again. 1 Not outward in the old way. Not into activity rooted in self. But into a different kind of presence. The man returns to the world. But he does not return as he was. ⸻ II. The End of Living for Oneself Something has been broken. Quietly. Deeply. The constant reference to self. The need to interpret everything in relation to oneself. The subtle movement of: How does this affect me? What does this mean for me? Where do I stand? These begin to loosen. And with this a space opens. A freedom. Where others can begin to exist without being filtered through the self. This is the beginning of love. Not as an emotion. 2 Not as an effort. But as a way of being. “Love seeketh not her own.” (1 Corinthians 13:5) And for the first time this is not an ideal. It is something that begins to happen. ⸻ III. The Heart Enlarged by the Spirit The heart changes. Not outwardly. Not visibly. But in capacity. It begins to hold more. Not by effort. But by grace. You begin to feel: The weight of others. The pain of others. The confusion of others. Not in a way that overwhelms. But in a way that includes. The boundaries of the self soften. And the heart becomes... spacious. 3 “My heart is enlarged.” (Psalm 118/119) This is not sentimentality. It is not emotionalism. It is participation. A sharing in something greater than yourself. ⸻ IV. Intercession That Is Not Chosen Prayer changes again. Not in method. But in direction. Before, you struggled to pray. Then prayer began to live within you. Now something else happens: Others begin to appear in your prayer. Not because you decide to pray for them. But because they are given to you. A face. A name. A burden. And it remains. Quietly. Persistently. 4 You carry them. Sometimes without words. Sometimes without understanding. And this is intercession. Not as an activity. But as a participation in the love of Christ. “I could wish that myself were accursed for my brethren...” (Romans 9:3) A love that does not calculate. A love that bears. ⸻ V. The Hidden Nature of This Life And yet, outwardly, very little may change. You may still live in the same place. Do the same tasks. Speak with the same people. There is no need to appear different. No need to manifest anything. Because this life is hidden. Deep within. And this hiddenness is essential. Because the moment it becomes something seen something recognized something affirmed 5 the old self begins to stir. So the Spirit preserves this life in obscurity. In simplicity. In what appears to be ordinariness. “Your life is hid with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:3) And this hiddenness is protection. ⸻ VI. Love Without Self-Consciousness There is a further purification. Even love becomes purified. Because at first we can become aware of loving. We notice it. We reflect on it. We take some subtle satisfaction in it. But here, even this begins to fall away. Love becomes unselfconscious. It acts without referring back to itself. It gives without knowing that it gives. It responds without constructing meaning. 6 And this is freedom. Because the self is no longer at the center even of what is good. ⸻ VII. The Bearing of Suffering As the heart expands so does its capacity to suffer. Not in a destructive way. But in a participatory way. You begin to feel more. To see more. To carry more. And yet there is no resistance. Because this suffering is no longer meaningless. It is no longer isolated. It is held within something greater. Within the life of Christ. “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) This is not something you choose. It is something you are drawn into. ⸻ 7 VIII. The Absence of Claims At this point something remarkable appears. Or rather something disappears. The need to claim anything. You no longer need to: Define your state. Explain your path. Assert your identity. Even inwardly. You do not need to know where you are. You do not need to measure. You do not need to conclude. You simply live. Before God. With others. And this simplicity is a great freedom. ⸻ IX. The Life That Becomes Prayer Everything begins to unify. Prayer is no longer separate from life. Life is no longer separate from prayer. 8 Silence speaks. Speech can remain rooted in silence. Action flows from stillness. There is less division. Less fragmentation. More wholeness. And this is not something you maintain. It is something given. Sustained quietly. By the Spirit. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20) Not as an idea. But as a mystery slowly becoming real. ⸻ X. Closing Exhortation Do not seek this. Do not attempt to become this. Do not imitate what has been described. Remain faithful to what has been given to you. Remain in poverty. Remain in prayer. Remain in truth. And the Spirit will do His work. 9 Quietly. Hidden. Beyond your understanding. And what will emerge will not be something you have made. But a life. A heart. Capable of bearing others. Because it is held within Christ. ⸻ Closing Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Thou who didst bear the sins of the world in Thy Body, grant us the grace to bear one another in love. Enlarge our hearts. Purify our love. Deliver us from ourselves. And grant that, hidden in Thee, we may become a place where others are held in Thy mercy. For Thou art the Lover of mankind. Amen. 10
The Fire That Remains Life in the Spirit After the Collapse of the Religious Self Week III — When Prayer Begins to Live Itself The Emergence of the Heart in the Life of the Spirit ⸻ Opening Invocation O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of blessings and Giver of life, Come and dwell in us, Cleanse us from every impurity, And save our souls, O Good One. ⸻ I. After Endurance — Something Begins That You Did Not Initiate There comes a point after long endurance after remaining without clarity after refusing to rebuild when something begins. Not suddenly. Not dramatically. But unmistakably. And the first thing you realize is this: It is not coming from you. You did not produce it. 1 You did not initiate it. You cannot sustain it. It appears. Quietly. Like water beneath the surface beginning to move. This is the beginning of prayer that is no longer merely your effort. But something alive. ⸻ II. The Shift From Doing to Being Drawn Up until now, prayer has largely been something you have done. Even when it was poor. Even when it was dry. Even when it was stripped of feeling. You remained. You turned. You endured. But now something shifts. You begin to sense that prayer is no longer something you initiate. You are being drawn into it. There is a movement within. Gentle. Persistent. Not forcing. Not demanding. 2 But calling. And if you are attentive you will notice: You are not holding prayer. Prayer is beginning to hold you. “No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord' except by the Holy Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:3) Even the simplest turning of the heart is not your own. It is given. ⸻ III. The Warming of the Heart There may come a warmth. But it is not like the warmth you knew before. It is not emotional. It is not something you generate. It is subtle. Steady. Quiet. A sense of life within the heart. A softening. A gathering. Where before the heart was scattered pulled in many directions restless 3 now it begins to collect. To come together. To become one. “Humility collects the soul.” — St. Isaac the Syrian And with this gathering comes a new kind of attention. Not forced. Not strained. But natural. As though the heart has found its place. ⸻ IV. The Prayer That Continues Beneath the Surface You begin to notice something else. Prayer does not end when you stop speaking. It continues. Beneath thought. Beneath activity. Beneath distraction. There is a quiet remembrance. A presence. A turning toward God that does not require constant effort. And this can be confusing at first. 4 Because you are used to measuring prayer by what you do. By words. By attention. By duration. But now prayer is no longer confined to those moments. It begins to permeate. To underlie. To become something like breath. “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Not as a command to strive. But as a description of something that begins to happen. ⸻ V. The Guarding of the Heart But this is fragile. Very fragile. Because the old patterns are not gone. The mind still wanders. The ego still seeks to reassert itself. The world still presses in. And so a new kind of vigilance is needed. Not harsh. Not anxious. 5 But attentive. You begin to guard the heart not out of fear but out of love. You begin to notice: What disturbs this quiet? What scatters the heart again? What pulls attention outward in a way that dissipates this life? And slowly without rigidity you begin to choose differently. Not because you must. But because you do not want to lose this. “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) This is the beginning of watchfulness. ⸻ VI. The Subtle Temptation to Possess Grace And here again a danger arises. Very subtle. You begin to recognize what is happening. You begin to value it. You begin to desire its continuation. And without realizing it you begin to try to preserve it. 6 To hold onto it. To repeat it. To secure it. And in doing so you begin to lose it. Because grace cannot be possessed. It can only be received. And received again. And again. The moment you try to make it yours it withdraws. Not as punishment. But because its nature is gift. ⸻ VII. The Deepening of Humility If you remain faithful here something deepens. Not dramatically. But steadily. A humility that is no longer forced. No longer constructed. No longer spoken about. 7 It simply is. You begin to know not as an idea but as a reality: That everything is given. That you cannot produce even the smallest movement toward God. That without Him you return immediately to dispersion. And this does not lead to despair. It leads to gratitude. And a kind of quiet reverence. “Keep thy mind in hell and despair not.” — St. Silouan the Athonite You see your poverty. And yet you are not crushed by it. Because something else is present. ⸻ VIII. The Emergence of the Heart as Person There is a further shift. Difficult to describe. But unmistakable. You begin to exist not as a collection of thoughts or reactions or roles but as a presence. 8 A person. Not defined by activity. Not defined by identity. But simply present before God. And this presence begins to extend. Into your interactions. Into your speech. Into your silence. You become less reactive. Less driven. More able to be with others without needing to assert yourself. This is not something you achieve. It is something that emerges. As the heart becomes unified. ⸻ IX. The Quiet Joy That Has No Object And there may come a joy. But it is unlike the joys you have known. It is not tied to circumstances. Not dependent on outcomes. Not even dependent on consolation. It is quiet. 9 Almost hidden. A sense of rightness. Of being where you are meant to be. Even if outwardly nothing has changed. Even if difficulties remain. Even if suffering continues. This joy does not remove suffering. It coexists with it. And transforms it from within. ⸻ X. Closing Exhortation Do not grasp at this. Do not analyze it. Do not try to secure it. Remain as you have been taught: Poor. Attentive. Open. Receive what is given. Let it come. Let it go. Let it return. Do not make it into something. 10 Do not make it into yourself. Because what is being formed here is not an experience. It is a heart. Alive in the Spirit. ⸻ Closing Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Thou who hast kindled the fire of Thy Spirit in our hearts, grant that we may not extinguish it through our grasping and our fear. Teach us to receive what Thou givest. To remain where Thou placest us. And to become what Thou art forming within us. That our hearts may live in Thee and Thou in us. Amen. 11
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Existeixen, repartits pel desert oriental de Jordània, una vintena de petites edificacions que tenen una història ben curiosa. Són, ni més ni menys que allò que es coneix com “els castells del desert”, una vintena de petits castells, caravanserais i palaus d'esbarjo que van ser construits, a cavall entre els segles VII i VIII, pels califes omeies de Damasc. En aquest petit programa especial, realitzat gràcies al suport dels nostres mecenes, presentarem la seva història. Benvinguts als castells del desert, benvinguts A les Portes de troia!Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de A les Portes de Troia. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/86177
It is impossible to accept the holy instant without reservation unless, just for an instant, you are willing to see no past or future. ²You cannot prepare for it without placing it in the future. ³Release is given you the instant you desire it. ⁴Many have spent a lifetime in preparation, and have indeed achieved their instants of success. ⁵This course does not attempt to teach more than they learned in time, but it does aim at saving time. ⁶You may be attempting to follow a very long road to the goal you have accepted. ⁷It is extremely difficult to reach Atonement by fighting against sin. ⁸Enormous effort is expended in the attempt to make holy what is hated and despised. ⁹Nor is a lifetime of contemplation and long periods of meditation aimed at detachment from the body necessary. ¹⁰All such attempts will ultimately succeed because of their purpose. ¹¹Yet the means are tedious and very time consuming, for all of them look to the future for release from a state of present unworthiness and inadequacy.5. Your way will be different, not in purpose but in means. ²A holy relationship is a means of saving time. ³One instant spent together with your brother restores the universe to both of you. ⁴You _are_ prepared. ⁵Now you need but to remember you need do nothing. ⁶It would be far more profitable now merely to concentrate on this than to consider what you should do. ⁷When peace comes at last to those who wrestle with temptation and fight against the giving in to sin; when the light comes at last into the mind given to contemplation; or when the goal is finally achieved by anyone, it always comes with just one happy realization; “I need do nothing.”6. Here is the ultimate release which everyone will one day find in his own way, at his own time. ²You do not need this time. ³Time has been saved for you because you and your brother are together. ⁴This is the special means this course is using to save you time. ⁵You are not making use of the course if you insist on using means which have served others well, neglecting what was made for _you._ ⁶Save time for me by only this one preparation, and practice doing nothing else. ⁷“I need do nothing” is a statement of allegiance, a truly undivided loyalty. ⁸Believe it for just one instant, and you will accomplish more than is given to a century of contemplation, or of struggle against temptation.7. To do anything involves the body. ²And if you recognize you need do nothing, you have withdrawn the body's value from your mind. ³Here is the quick and open door through which you slip past centuries of effort, and escape from time. ⁴This is the way in which sin loses all attraction _right now._ ⁵For here is time denied, and past and future gone. ⁶Who needs do nothing has no need for time. ⁷To do nothing is to rest, and make a place within you where the activity of the body ceases to demand attention. ⁸Into this place the Holy Spirit comes, and there abides. ⁹He will remain when you forget, and the body's activities return to occupy your conscious mind. (https://acim.org/acim/en/s/225#4:1-7:9 | T-18.VII.4:1–7:9)Visit the website for information on these meetings, the online community and information on paid private mentoring with Keith:https://www.acimwithkeith.com/You can watch many older meetings on the YouTube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@acimwithkeithOur meetings are organised in the Facebook group, "A Course In Miracles With Keith" Please ensure you read and agree to the group rules on application to have membership approved. This is the link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/384802770144828If you'd like to donate, you can do so with paypal here:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/keithkavOr you can donate with credit card here:https://www.mypos.com/@keith
This is the ninth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII, which include some odds and ends like the Debts Clause, the No Religious Test Clause, and the process for ratification. But tucked into Article VI is the all-important Supremacy Clause, which states that the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the Land,” and is probably the most frequently used constitutional law in practice. Roman and Elizabeth are also joined by Dr. Alondra Nelson, a leading expert on AI. She discusses why AI is a challenge to regulate, what to think of the tug of war between the states and the federal government on the topic, and whether she's optimistic governments will figure this out. The 99% Invisible Breakdown of the Constitution Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Fire That Remains Life in the Spirit After the Collapse of the Religious Self Week II — Remaining in the Fire Without Rebuilding the Self The Spirit as the One Who Teaches Us to Endure ⸻ Opening Invocation O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of blessings and Giver of life, Come and dwell in us, Cleanse us from every impurity, And save our souls, O Good One. ⸻ I. After the Collapse — The More Dangerous Work Begins Last week we spoke of the fire. Of illumination. Of exposure. Of the collapse of the false life. But there is something more dangerous than never entering this fire. It is entering it and then leaving too soon. Because once a man has begun to see once the structures begin to loosen once the illusions begin to fall there arises an almost irresistible need: 1 To stabilize. To regain footing. To become something again. Even if that “something” is humbler. Even if it is quieter. Even if it uses the language of repentance. The self does not disappear easily. It adapts. It reforms. It survives even inside what appears to be its own death. And so the second work of the Spirit is not simply to expose. It is to keep a man in the place where exposure continues. ⸻ II. The Subtle Rebuilding of the Religious Self You will begin to notice this almost immediately. A thought arises: “I understand now.” “I see more clearly.” “I am different than I was.” And these thoughts feel true. They feel justified. They feel like the fruit of grace. 2 But hidden within them is the beginning of reconstruction. Because the ego does not need grand illusions. It can build itself out of something very small. Even the awareness of one's own brokenness. Even the language of humility. You begin to identify yourself as: The one who sees The one who has suffered The one who is being purified The one who understands the deeper life And without realizing it you have become something again. Subtler. More refined. But still centered in yourself. “Do not trust in your own righteousness.” — cf. Luke 18:9 The Pharisee was not condemned for sin. He was condemned because he became something in his own eyes. And this is the danger now. ⸻ III. The Spirit Leads Into a Place With No Ground The Spirit does something that feels unbearable. 3 He removes not only falsehood but also the ground beneath your feet. You cannot rely on what you once knew. You cannot return to previous ways of praying. You cannot even take comfort in what seems like progress. Everything becomes unstable. And this is not confusion. It is purification. Because as long as a man has ground he stands on himself. Even if that ground is spiritual. Even if it is noble. Even if it is built on real experiences. The Spirit removes this. So that a man learns something new: To stand without standing. To remain without possessing. To live without securing himself. ⸻ IV. The Poverty of Not Knowing There is a kind of darkness here. 4 Not the darkness of sin. But the darkness of not knowing. You no longer know: Where you are. What is happening. Who you are becoming. You cannot interpret your life. You cannot explain your interior state. And the mind resists this violently. Because the mind wants clarity. It wants to define. It wants to grasp. But the Spirit teaches a man to let go of knowing. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 45/46) Not: Understand and know. Explain and know. Analyze and know. Be still. And this stillness feels like death to the mind. Because the mind loses its authority. ⸻ 5 V. The Prayer That Remains When Everything Else Falls At this stage, prayer changes. It becomes poorer. Simpler. More fragile. You may find that you cannot pray as before. Words feel empty. Thoughts feel forced. Even spiritual reading feels distant. And what remains? Often only this: A cry. Or even less than a cry. A turning. A presence. The Jesus Prayer begins to take on a different character. Not as something you do. But as something you cling to when everything else has fallen away. “Prayer is the refuge of help... a haven that rescues from the tempest.” — St. Isaac the Syrian Not a method. Not a discipline. But a lifeline. 6 And even this may feel dry. And still you remain. ⸻ VI. The Temptation to Interpret the Process One of the greatest dangers here is the need to interpret what is happening. To name it. To define it. To place it within a framework. You begin to say: “This is purification.” “This is the dark night.” “This is growth.” And while these things may not be false they become a way of regaining control. Because once something is named it is contained. And the Spirit resists this containment. He leads a man into something that cannot be mastered. Cannot be reduced. Cannot be explained. Because the goal is not understanding. It is transformation. 7 And transformation often happens in a way that the mind cannot follow. ⸻ VII. The Hidden Work of Endurance What, then, is required? Very little. And everything. Not effort in the way we understand it. But endurance. To remain in prayer even when it feels empty. To remain turned toward God even when nothing is felt. To remain in truth even when it exposes you again and again. This is not passive. It is a quiet, fierce consent. A willingness to be worked upon. A refusal to flee. “In your patience possess your souls.” (Luke 21:19) The fathers speak of this as long-suffering. But we often misunderstand this. It is not merely enduring hardship. It is enduring the work of God within us. 8 ⸻ VIII. The Fear of Losing Everything At some point, a deeper fear emerges. Not just the fear of being seen. But the fear of losing everything. Your sense of self. Your sense of direction. Even your sense of God. Because God Himself may seem hidden. Silent. Distant. And this is where many turn back. Not into sin. But into something safer. Something more defined. Something more manageable. But the Spirit leads further. Into a place where even God is not grasped. But only trusted. “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68) Not: Lord, I understand. Lord, I feel. Lord, I possess. 9 But: To whom shall we go? There is nowhere else. So we remain. ⸻ IX. The Beginning of True Freedom And slowly, something begins to change. Not dramatically. Not in a way that can be grasped. But subtly. The need to define begins to loosen. The need to possess begins to fade. The need to be something begins to weaken. And a different kind of freedom appears. Not the freedom to act. But the freedom not to construct yourself. A quietness. A simplicity. A lightness. You begin to exist without constantly referring back to yourself. And this is the beginning of life in the Spirit. 10 Not power. Not experience. But freedom from the tyranny of self. ⸻ X. Closing Exhortation Do not flee this place. Do not rush to understand. Do not rebuild what is being taken from you. Remain. Even when you do not know how to remain. Even when prayer feels empty. Even when God feels distant. Remain. Because the Spirit is not absent. He is working more deeply than you can perceive. And what He is forming in you cannot be formed in any other way. ⸻ 11 Closing Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Thou who didst endure the silence of the Cross, grant us the grace to endure the silence within our own hearts. Teach us to remain when all else falls away. Deliver us from the need to grasp, to define, to become something. And grant that, in losing ourselves, we may find our life hidden in Thee. Amen. 12
The Fire That Remains Life in the Spirit After the Collapse of the Religious Self Week I — The Fire That Reveals the False Life Pentecost and the Beginning of the Dismantling in the Spirit ⸻ Opening Invocation O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of blessings and Giver of life, Come and dwell in us, Cleanse us from every impurity, And save our souls, O Good One. ⸻ I. The Fire Has Come — And Nothing Remains Hidden Pentecost is not comfort. It is fire. And the tragedy is that most Christians have learned to speak of the Spirit as though He were gentle in a way that leaves us intact. As though He were a consolation that confirms what we already are. But the Spirit who descends at Pentecost is the same Spirit who drove Christ into the wilderness. The same Spirit who descends as tongues of fire rests upon men and begins to undo them. Not improve them. Not refine them. 1 Undo them. Because what we call “the spiritual life” is often nothing more than a refined version of the same self we have always been. Religious. Structured. Disciplined. Even devout. But still centered in itself. Still subtly seeking itself. Still preserving itself. And the Spirit does not come to decorate that life. He comes to expose it. ⸻ II. The First Work of the Spirit — Illumination That Wounds When the Spirit comes, He brings light. But this light is not what we expect. It is not merely the light of understanding. It is not simply insight or clarity. It is the light that shows you what you are. And this is why so many turn away from it. Because the first gift of the Spirit is not consolation. It is truth. “For everyone who does evil hates the light... lest his deeds should be exposed.” (John 3:20) 2 And the truth is unbearable to a heart that has built itself on illusion. You begin to see: That much of your prayer was self-seeking. That your devotion was mixed with vanity. That your desire for God was entangled with a desire to feel something, to be something, to be seen as something. You begin to see how deeply rooted the self is even in your most sacred actions. And this is the moment where everything is decided. Because at this point, a man either: Steps back into illusion and begins again to construct a spiritual identity Or He remains. He allows himself to be seen. And wounded. ⸻ III. The Religious Self Cannot Survive the Spirit The Lenten work began the dismantling. But Pentecost intensifies it. Because now the dismantling is no longer external. It is interior. The Spirit enters the heart and begins to uncover the hidden foundations of the self. 3 Not the obvious sins. Those are easy. But the deeper things: The need to be right. The need to be secure. The need to be recognized. The need to feel that one's life has coherence and meaning. Even the need to feel that one is progressing spiritually. All of this is brought into the light. And slowly, painfully, it begins to collapse. This is why the fathers speak so rarely of “experiences.” Because the true work of the Spirit is not the giving of experiences. It is the removal of illusions. “The Holy Spirit... shows man his sins.” — St. Silouan the Athonite And this feels like death. Because it is death. ⸻ IV. The Terror of Seeing Without Defenses There comes a moment when the usual defenses no longer work. You cannot console yourself with prayer in the same way. You cannot rely on your thoughts. Even spiritual thoughts begin to feel empty. The structures that once held your life together 4 begin to loosen. And you are left with something you did not expect: Yourself. Not the self you imagined. But the self stripped of its justifications. The self without its narrative. The self that cannot explain itself or defend itself or present itself. And this is terrifying. Because the ego does not fear sin as much as it fears exposure. It would rather remain sick than be seen as it is. But the Spirit does not allow this. He brings a man to the place where he can no longer hide from himself. And this is the beginning of true repentance. ⸻ V. Repentance as Ontological Collapse Repentance is often misunderstood. It is not simply sorrow for sin. It is not even a change of behavior. It is a change in being. A collapse. 5 A realization that what I have called “myself” is not stable, not whole, not real in the way I thought. That it has been constructed through fear, through desire, through imagination. And that it cannot stand in the presence of God. This is why repentance feels like dying. Because something is dying. “A heart that is broken and humbled God will not despise.” (Psalm 50/51) The illusion of self-sufficiency. The illusion of spiritual competence. The illusion that I can come to God as something. The Spirit dismantles all of this. And leaves a man empty. ⸻ VI. The Poverty the Spirit Creates And here is the paradox: This emptiness is not abandonment. It is the first true gift. Because only a poor heart can receive God. As long as a man is full of himself even in subtle ways he cannot receive the Spirit. He can speak about Him. He can think about Him. He can even feel things that he attributes to Him. 6 But he cannot receive Him. Because the Spirit does not dwell in a heart that is occupied. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) So the Spirit empties. Gently at times. Violently at others. But always with precision. Until a man stands before God without pretense. Without claims. Without identity. Simply present. ⸻ VII. The Refusal to Escape At this stage, the greatest temptation is escape. Not into obvious sin. But into something far more subtle: Reconstruction. You begin to rebuild. A slightly humbler version of yourself. A more “spiritual” identity. A narrative that explains your suffering and gives it meaning. 7 And this is where the process is lost. Because the ego can rebuild itself even out of its own dismantling. “He who trusts in himself is a fool.” (Proverbs 28:26) It can take the language of humility and turn it into a new identity. It can take the experience of emptiness and make it into something to possess. And so the call here is severe: Do not rebuild. Remain in the poverty. Remain in the not-knowing. Remain in the exposure. This is where the Spirit works. ⸻ VIII. The Spirit Does Not Hurry We want resolution. We want clarity. We want to arrive. But the Spirit does not work according to our timelines. He is patient. Because He is not forming an experience. He is forming a person. 8 And this cannot be rushed. So there are long periods where nothing seems to happen. Where prayer feels dry. Where understanding does not increase. Where the heart feels empty. But something is happening. Deep beneath the surface. The roots of the self are being loosened. Attachments are being severed. The ground is being prepared. “Without temptations no one can be saved.” — St. Isaac the Syrian And this hidden work is more real than anything we can perceive. ⸻ IX. The Beginning of Life in the Spirit This is where life in the Spirit begins. Not in power. Not in clarity. But in poverty. A heart that no longer trusts itself. A mind that no longer clings to its own thoughts. A will that begins to soften. This is the beginning. And it is fragile. 9 Because everything in us wants to return to something more solid. Something more definable. But the Spirit leads us into a different kind of life. A life that is not built on possession but on dependence. Not on certainty but on trust. Not on identity but on relationship. ⸻ X. Closing Exhortation Do not be afraid of what the Spirit reveals. Do not turn away when you begin to see yourself. Do not rush to rebuild what He is dismantling. Remain. Even if it feels like death. Especially then. Because this is not destruction. It is purification. It is the beginning of truth. And the heart that endures this fire 10 will come to know something that cannot be taken away: Not a constructed self. But a life hidden in Christ. ⸻ Closing Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, send down Thy Holy Spirit upon us. Burn away every illusion. Expose every falsehood. Strip us of everything that is not of Thee. Grant us the courage to remain in the poverty Thou givest. That, emptied of ourselves, we may be filled with Thy life. Amen. ⸻ 11
Algunas imágenes condensan el espíritu de un momento mejor que cualquier artículo. Este lunes, Donald Trump decidió que su enemigo no estaba en Teherán, ni en Moscú, ni en Pekín, sino en Roma y que iba vestido con sotana blanca. Se llama León XIV, es el primer Papa estadounidense de la historia y, sorpresa para nadie, le ha recordado al inquilino de la Casa Blanca que bombardear países no es precisamente una obra de misericordia. Irritado por una serie de declaraciones del Papa contra la guerra de Irán, Trump soltó en Truth Social una andanada verbal de las suyas. Acusó a León XIV de ser "débil contra el crimen" y "terrible para la política exterior", le exigió "ponerse las pilas como Papa" y dejar de complacer a la izquierda radical. Remató con una frase asombrosa: "Si yo no estuviera en la Casa Blanca, León no estaría en el Vaticano". Como si el cónclave fuera una sucursal de Mar-a-Lago. Por si fuera poco, continuó con una imagen generada con inteligencia artificial en la que aparecía él mismo, ataviado como Jesucristo, imponiendo las manos sobre un enfermo, con una bandera estadounidense, un águila calva y cazas F-16 al fondo. Horas después la borró sin explicación. Vance, su vicepresidente católico converso, salió a decir que todo había sido "una broma". León XIV, nacido en Chicago y antiguo misionero agustino en Perú, no es ningún pelele. Desde el avión papal camino de Argelia, respondió sin aspavientos. Dijo que no tiene ningún miedo al Gobierno Trump y que no va a renunciar a anunciar el mensaje del Evangelio. Nada de anatemas, solo una cita bíblica colocada como una losa: bienaventurados los pacificadores. El episodio, lejos de ser una novedad, es la enésima reencarnación de un pulso secular entre el César y el Papa. En 1077, Enrique IV cruzó los Alpes descalzo para humillarse ante Gregorio VII en Canossa. Federico II fue excomulgado y depuesto en Lyon. Felipe IV de Francia mandó abofetear a Bonifacio VIII en Anagni. El ejército de Carlos V saqueó Roma en 1527. Napoleón secuestró a Pío VII. Bismarck lanzó su Kulturkampf jurando que no iría a Canossa, y terminó yendo. En todos los casos, el que llevaba la tiara acabó pesando más que el que llevaba la corona. La diferencia es que Trump no choca con Roma por una cuestión de soberanía sobre Italia o sobre quien nombra a los obispos, sino por predicar la paz, algo a lo que se dedican todos los Papas desde hace un par de siglos. León XIII, Benedicto XV, Pío XII, Pablo VI, Juan Pablo II, todos fueron pacifistas. León XIV se limita a continuar con esa tradición. Las consecuencias políticas no son menores. Trump ganó el 55% del voto católico en 2024, y hoy algunas figuras importantes del catolicismo estadounidenses como Rod Dreher, el artífice de la conversión de Vance, dicen que "irradia el espíritu del Anticristo”. Los pastores protestantes califican la imagen del sanador-presidente de “blasfema”. El Papa tiene, además, un activo decisivo, el tiempo. Trump se marchará en enero de 2029. León XIV seguirá ahí, y después vendrá otro Papa. La Iglesia piensa en siglos, los políticos, en ciclos electorales. Por eso, cuando chocan, en el largo plazo suele pesar más el que lleva la tiara. En El ContraSello: 0:00 Introducción 3:46 León frente al César 34:35 ¿Cómo sortear Ormuz? 40:11 Ormuz como baza · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #leonxiv #trump Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Episode Description In this episode, Austin Bridges (co-director of L/L Research) and Doug Scott present the first half of a structured introduction to the Ra Contact for process philosopher Matt Segall, whose work on Whitehead's process philosophy has been a central inspiration for Doug's book Raian Process Metaphysics. The conversation moves from the historical origins of the Ra Contact through Ra's cosmological framework—intelligent infinity, the primal distortions, and the nested hierarchy of Logoi—to Doug's concept of teleopotentiation: the creative principle by which genuine novelty enters existence through the interplay of Affirming, Denying, and Reconciling forces. Matt responds with immediate recognition of Neoplatonic resonances, and the group engages a candid discussion of Don Elkins's death and the psychic risks inherent in this kind of work. Part one of two. Opening Invocation — Doug Scott Topics Covered I. Who Is Austin Bridges? Co-director of L/L Research, steward of the Ra Contact material and its community for over thirteen years. Austin frames his relationship to the material through epistemic humility—holding it as the backbone of his spiritual seeking without claiming it as ultimate truth. His excitement about Doug's process-philosophical synthesis as a new avenue for the material to serve the world. II. The Three Principals: Don, Carla, and Jim The unique trio whose convergence made the Ra Contact possible. Don Elkins — UFO investigator, pilot, physics professor at the University of Louisville. His journey began with the death of Captain Thomas Mantell in pursuit of a UFO and moved through hypnotic regression, past-life regression, and eventually channeling experiments with his physics students. Designated by Ra as "the questioner." Carla Rueckert — Christian mystic, cradle Episcopalian, library scientist. A direct mystical experience of Jesus at age two shaped her lifelong devotion. Became Don's research partner in 1968 and began channeling in 1974, discovering an extraordinary aptitude. Designated by Ra as "the instrument." Jim McCarty — Wilderness school graduate turned off-grid educator in rural Kentucky. Heard Don and Carla on the radio, joined their work, and moved in with them in 1980. Two weeks later, the Ra Contact began. Designated by Ra as "the scribe," his deeper role was sustained energetic focus and protection during sessions. III. The Nature of the Ra Contact (1981–1984) 106 sessions of trance channeling—completely distinct from the conscious channeling that preceded it. Carla was fully unconscious during sessions, her spirit displaced while Ra directly used her vocal cords. Three microphones and three tape recorders were required because equipment consistently failed. The ritual setup included a virgin chalice, incense, a virgin candle, and a Bible opened to the Gospel of John, chapter one. The material's language, rigor, and depth were unlike anything channeled before or since. IV. Who Is Ra? A sixth-density social memory complex originally evolved on Venus. Member of the Confederation of Planets in Service to the One Infinite Creator. The same Ra known to the ancient Egyptians—though their intended teaching of spiritual philosophy was distorted into deity worship by Egyptian politics and power structures. Ra responds to a "calling" generated by Earth's suffering, offering guidance exclusively through Q&A format to protect free will. V. The Density Structure Seven densities as bandwidths of conscious awareness—not physical locations but vibrational spectra through which consciousness evolves. Humanity occupies third density (self-awareness and choice). Fourth density (love and understanding) is dawning, but the transition is chaotic because the incoming energy must manifest through beings still enmeshed in third-density separation. An eighth density serves as the first density of a new octave—the pattern is cyclical. VI. Social Memory Complex as Whiteheadian Society (Doug) Doug translates Ra's concept into process terms: a social memory complex is a singular plurality—"the many become one, and are increased by one." Its formation is a fourth-density achievement prefigured in third density through the ecclesia, the gathered community. The noosphere coming online. The collective unconscious becoming collective conscious. In Whiteheadian terms: a higher-grade society sheltered by the third-density framework until a metaphysical threshold of wholeheartedness is reached. VII. Intelligent Infinity and the Primal Distortions (Austin) The One Infinite Creator as undistorted unity—"the macrocosm of the mystery-clad being." Ra's two uses of "intelligent infinity": (1) absolute non-dual reality, and (2) the potential aspect of creation paired with intelligent energy as the kinetic aspect. The three primal distortions as the logical structure giving birth to creation: Free Will (awareness awakening within infinity), Love/Logos (focusing of intelligent energy into creative form), and Light (the first manifestation—all that exists, organized by love). VIII. Ra's Use of Logos (Austin) The Logos as a nested, fractal hierarchy: Primal Logos → Galactic Logoi → Solar Logoi → Planetary Logoi → individual mind/body/spirit complexes. Each level receives intelligent energy from its parent Logos and has the free will to further refine its own creation. The engagement is participatory—creation gives experience back to the Logos, and the Logos iterates. "Each Logos desires to create a more eloquent expression of experience of the Creator by the Creator." IX. Teleopotentiation: The Engine of Creative Advance (Doug) Doug's central contribution: teleopotentiation names the universal creative principle underlying both Ra's cosmology and Whitehead's process thought. Drawing from Gurdjieff's Law of Three (via Cynthia Bourgeault): Affirming Force meets Denying Force, and through a Reconciling Force, a New Higher Arising is generated—genuine novelty, not compromise or rearrangement. Doug defines intelligence as "awareness in motion towards more—awareness as desire for gnosis." The will's focusing act by which infinite possibility becomes potentiated probability, becomes manifested actuality. X. The Torus and the Ankh (Doug) Teleopotentiation has a geometry: the torus—the shape of continuous self-referential flow, the shape that self-knowing takes. The Ankh is the two-dimensional cross-section of this toric reality. The circle is the eternal; the cross is manifestation; the eternal experiences itself through extended embrace. The primal rhythm carries three affects: yearning (outward flow), longing (the turn toward return), and rejoicing (coalescence at the center). Rhythm itself necessitates three—and this triadic structure is "the rhythms clothed in mystery, for they are being itself." XI. Matt Segall Responds Matt identifies immediate Neoplatonic resonances—Plotinus's emanation from the One, the levels of density recalling the hypostases. He suggests this resonance may itself trace back to Ra's Egyptian teaching seeding Plato's philosophical understanding. His assessment: "None of this feels foreign to me. The concepts and the deep pattern of creation and manifestation feel intimately familiar." He affirms that Whiteheadian language could have helped Ra express what the noun-based structure of English made difficult. XII. The Death of Don Elkins Matt asks about Don's suicide and its relationship to the channeling project. Austin explains: the positive magical charge of the contact attracted a fifth-density service-to-self entity that could not create distortion but could energize distortions already present. Don's pre-existing mental health vulnerabilities became inroads for this influence. A diagnosis of depressive psychosis with schizophrenic tendencies. The mental health system's failure. A tragic standoff with police ending in Don's death by his own hand. The trio's unique synergy was irreplaceable; the Ra Contact ended permanently. Doug adds: fifth density is the ceiling for negative polarity—in sixth density, one can no longer ignore one's unity with the other, and the negative path collapses. But at fifth density, extraordinary black magic is possible, though negative beings cannot create—they can only amplify what is already there. Closing Benediction — Tim Merrill "Out and within to all that is beautiful and noble, virtuous, all that is worthy of our best selves. And we express gratitude for this experience, for the catalyst that has brought us here together, and for the iron that we are forging. May it become gold, and the athanor of love. Amen." Key Terms in This Episode Density — Bandwidth of conscious awareness through which consciousness evolves; seven densities within an octave of experience Social Memory Complex — Collective consciousness where individual beings achieve sufficient harmony that memories and experiences become mutually accessible; Ra is a sixth-density social memory complex Intelligent Infinity — Pure undifferentiated potential; the ground of all being before focus or manifestation Intelligent Energy — Intelligent infinity focused as creative force; the Logos Logos / Logoi — Creative consciousness at various scales: Primal, Galactic, Solar, Planetary, Individual Primal Distortions — The three fundamental "distortions" (complexifications) from unity: Free Will, Love/Logos, Light Teleopotentiation — Purposive bringing-forth of genuine novelty through the Law of Three: Affirming meets Denying, Reconciling generates New Higher Arising Law of Three — Every manifestation requires three forces: Affirming, Denying, and Reconciling (Gurdjieff via Cynthia Bourgeault) Torus — The geometry of continuous self-referential flow; the shape that self-knowing takes at every scale Ankh — The cross-section of toric reality; the eternal experiencing itself through extended embrace and transformation Wanderer — A higher-density being who incarnates into third density to serve The Veil — The forgetting that characterizes third-density incarnation, intensifying the experience of choice References & Resources The Ra Contact: Teaching the Law of One — Don Elkins, Carla Rueckert, Jim McCarty (L/L Research, 2018) lawofone.info — Free searchable archive of all 106 sessions llresearch.org — L/L Research, publishers and stewards of the Ra Contact Raian Process Metaphysics — Doug Scott (Building 4th Press, 2026) Physics of the World-Soul — Matt Segall (SacraSage Press, 2021) The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three — Cynthia Bourgeault (Shambhala, 2013) Process and Reality — Alfred North Whitehead (Free Press, 1978) Building 4th Community — cosmicchrist.net Next Episode: Part two of the Law of One introduction, continuing with deeper process parallels, the dipolar God, and fuller group discussion. Recorded April 24, 2026. "The many become one, and are increased by one." — Alfred North Whitehead
VII. Blessed Are the Pure in Heart Interior Unity and the Vision of God Beatitude Text “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps VII appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.
Music from: The Bilge Pumps, Bounding Main, The Musical Blades, 3 Pints Gone, Bardy Pardy, Kindred Spirits, The Spice Boys, Pirates For Sail, Jesse Ferguson, Pirates Creed, Fishbones & Scurvy, Crimson Pirates, The Bilge Pumps, Rum Fellows, Ship Shape, Bell Book & Canto, Flying Fish Sailors, Marooned, The Bilge Pumps, Rambling Sailors, LandLoch'd, Terrible Musicians VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bawdy Podcast Happy To Be Coloring Pages RESCU The 27 Patrons of the Podcast The Ren List SONGS Song 01: The Smugglers Song by The Bilge Pumps from Bilge Pumps Greatest Hits Volume 1-VII www.thebilgepumps.com/ Song 02: A Capitol Ship by Bounding Main from Lost at Sea - Sea Shanties and Nautical Ballads www.boundingmain.com Song 03: Raise The Black by The Musical Blades from Raise The Black www.musicalblades.com Song 04: Bully in the Alley [01] by 3 Pints Gone from Home Brew www.facebook.com/3PintsGone/ Song 05: Bonnie Ship the Diamond [24] by Bardy Pardy from Another Round[01] www.bardypardy.com Song 06: The Black Bird by Kindred Spirits from Dispelling All Woes www.thekindredspirits.com Song 07: If You Wannabe a Pirate by The Spice Boys from Golden Age of Sexy www.spiceboys.net Song 08: The Gael Time Flies by Pirates For Sail from Dark Side of the Lagoon www.piratesforsail.com/ Song 09: Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate [02] by Jesse Ferguson from Sea Shanties and Whaling Ballads www.jessefergusonmusic.com Song 10: Pieces of Eight! by Pirates Creed from Drop Anchor www.piratescreed.com Song 11: Rolling Down to Old Maui [04] by Fishbones & Scurvy from Below the Gallows Tree www.bandmix.com/fishbonesandscurvy/ Song 12: Tom of Bedlam [04] by Crimson Pirates from Sail On www.crimsonpirates.com/ Song 13: Buccaneer City by The Bilge Pumps from Greatest Hits Vol. VIII www.thebilgepumps.com/ Song 14: Dog That Bit Ya by Rum Fellows from Okie Maritime Music-For The Landlocked Pirate www.facebook.com/OkiePirates/ Song 15: High Barbary & The Derelict by Ship Shape from The Originals: Vol. I www.facebook.com/shipshapepirates Song 16: Skye Boat Song [02] by Bell Book & Canto from High Seananigans www.bellbookandcanto.com Song 17: Coffee Oh! by Flying Fish Sailors from Poke You in the Eye www.flyingfishsailors.coM Song 18: A Wanderer's Song by Marooned from On the Scalding Sea www.marooned.us Song 19: Excursion Around the Bay [09] by The Bilge Pumps from Bilge Pumps Greatest Hits Volume 1-VII www.thebilgepumps.com/ Song 20: Davy Jones [01] by Rambling Sailors from Ports Of Call www.facebook.com/RamblingSailors Song 21: Company of Fools by LandLoch'd from Good Rum and Bad Sheep www.landlochd.com Song 22: The Wild Rover [26] by Terrible Musicians from No Royalty- Songs of Pirates, Paupers and Vagrants www.facebook.com/TerribleMusicians/ Song 23: Home, Boys, Home by The Bilge Pumps from Bilge Pumps Greatest Hits Volume 1-VII www.thebilgepumps.com/ Song 24: Libertalia by Ye Banished Privateers from Legend of Libertalia www.yebanishedprivateers.com/ HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS Thee Bawdy Verson https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/
We discuss this ominous complication of providing local anesthesia. Hosts: Elaine Jonas, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/LAST.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Critical Care, Toxicology Show Notes I. Pathophysiology & Mechanisms Definition: Systemic toxicity secondary to local anesthetic (LA) via accidental intravascular injection or excessive systemic absorption. Threshold: Occurs when plasma concentration exceeds the safety threshold for cardiac and neural tissue. Agent Profile: Bupivacaine (High Risk) Highly lipophilic with high protein binding. “Fast-on, Slow-off” Kinetics: Strong Na+ channel binding with extremely slow dissociation during diastole. Myocardial Depression: Direct inhibition of Ca2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, impairing contractility. Low CC:CNS Ratio: The dose required for cardiac collapse is very close to the dose that triggers seizures (narrow safety margin). Contributing Factors: Acidosis/Hypercapnia: Increases the fraction of free drug and promotes ion trapping in the brain/heart; shifts the LA-binding curve toward higher toxicity. Hypoxemia: Exacerbates myocardial depression and lowers seizure threshold. II. Risk Assessment & Prevention Patient-Specific Risk Factors Extremes of Age: Neonates (low α-1-acid glycoprotein) and elderly (reduced clearance). Body Composition: Low muscle mass/frailty (decreased volume of distribution). Organ Dysfunction: Hepatic: Reduced metabolism of amide LAs. Renal: Accumulation of metabolites; risk of metabolic acidosis lowering seizure threshold. Cardiac: Reduced cardiac output slows hepatic delivery/clearance; heart failure patients are more sensitive to Na+ channel blockade. Pregnancy: Increased sensitivity to cardiotoxicity. Procedural Risk Factors Vascularity of Site (Highest to Lowest Risk): Intercostal blocks (highest absorption rate). Caudal/Epidural. Interfascial plane blocks (e.g., TAP block). Psoas compartment/Sciatic. Brachial plexus. Technique: Large volume infiltration, lack of ultrasound, lack of incremental injection. Prevention Mandates Weight-Based Dosing: Lidocaine (Plain): Max 4.5 mg/kg. Lidocaine (with Epi): Max 7 mg/kg. Bupivacaine: Max 2.5–3 mg/kg. Incremental Injection: 3–5 mL aliquots with frequent aspiration. Intravascular Marker: Use Epinephrine (1:200,000) to detect accidental IV placement (HR increase >10 bpmor SBP increase >15 mmHg). III. Clinical Presentation Neurologic Phase (Early to Late) Subjective: Metallic taste, tinnitus, circumoral numbness/tingling. Objective: Visual disturbances, agitation, confusion, tremors. Critical: Generalized tonic-clonic seizures, rapid progression to CNS depression, coma, and apnea. Note: Early phases are often masked in patients receiving midazolam or propofol. Cardiovascular Phase Initial: Hypertension and tachycardia (if epi used) or transient stimulatory phase. Conduction Defects: PR prolongation, QRS widening (classic sign), bundle branch blocks. Dysrhythmias: Bradycardia (most common), VT/VF, PEA, asystole. Contractility: Profound, refractory hypotension and cardiogenic shock. IV. Immediate Management Algorithm Goal: Prevent hypoxia/acidosis and sequester the toxin. 1. Initial Actions Stop Injection: Immediately halt all LA administration. Call for Help: Specify “LAST Protocol” and “Intralipid Kit.” Airway Management: 100% O2. Hyperventilate slightly if needed to counter respiratory acidosis. Low threshold for intubation (hypoxia/acidosis rapidly worsen LAST). 2. Seizure Control First-line: Benzodiazepines (e.g., Midazolam). Avoid: Propofol if hemodynamically unstable (exacerbates cardiac depression). Neuromuscular Blockers: May be needed for ventilation, but remember they do not stop CNS seizure activity. 3. Lipid Emulsion Therapy 20% Indications: Start at first sign of serious toxicity (airway compromise, seizures, or CV instability). Bolus: 1.5 mL/kg IV over 1 minute. Infusion: 0.25 mL/kg/min immediately following bolus. If Instability Persists: Repeat bolus (up to 2 times). Increase infusion to 0.5 mL/kg/min. Upper Limit: ≈12 mL/kg total dose. 4. Modified ACLS Epinephrine: Use low doses (
We read BOOK ONE XI, XII; BOOK TWO I, II. Content warnings for: racism. Next episode we'll read BOOK TWO III – VII of The Fellowship of the Ring. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. Send stuff to the PO Box! Buy books from our Bookshop.org page! The… Continue reading The Fellowship of the Ring – Part 3
In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS is joined by vestibular and neuro experts Dr. Carly Lochala, PT, NCS and Dr. Sara MacDowell, PT to break down facial paralysis, including Bell's palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and facial nerve recovery.They dive into how facial paralysis affects not just movement, but also confidence, communication, and daily life... and what both clinicians and patients need to know about assessment, treatment, and recovery.Key Takeaways:- Facial paralysis is commonly caused by Bell's palsy, but can also result from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, tumors, trauma, or infections- The facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) controls facial expression, taste, tear production, and more- Recovery depends on degree of nerve damage, not just diagnosis- You cannot “exercise” your way out of paralysis early on... the nerve must heal first- Improper exercises or overstimulation can worsen recovery- Facial paralysis has a major psychosocial impact- There are treatment options—even long-term—despite common mythsEpisode Resources:https://facialtherapyspecialists.com/https://www.facialpalsy.org.uk/http://bellspalsy.ws/https://facialparalysisfoundation.org/bells-palsy/Webinar: Sara's WebinarWhere to Find Sara: @dizzydiagnosticsWhere to Find Carly: @balancingactrehabHosted by:
I. Introduction and Focus Welcome from Victory Church podcast; statement of mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, reviving believers. Call to open Bibles to Galatians 6; affirmation of the power, authority, and reliability of God's Word. Sermon title and theme introduced: “The ultimate boast” – centering on the cross of Jesus Christ. II. Paul's Life and Credentials Brief overview of Paul as an apostle and missionary: sent by Christ, three missionary journeys, final journey to Rome, thousands of miles traveled. Paul's work: establishing churches, appointing leaders, testifying before rulers, writing about half the New Testament (13 letters). Emphasis that Paul had an extraordinary “resume” of accomplishments. III. The Only Legitimate Boast: The Cross (Galatians 6:14) Key verse: “God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Point: Despite having much he could boast in, Paul chose to glory only in the cross. Contrast with culture (ancient and modern) where people seek worth in achievements, wealth, status, and credentials. Clarification that net worth does not equal self-worth; many wealthy, accomplished people still lack true value and identity. IV. Biblical Rebuke of Worldly Boasting (Jeremiah 9:23–24) Jeremiah's warning: Let not the wise glory in wisdom. Let not the mighty glory in might. Let not the rich glory in riches. True glory: understanding and knowing the Lord who practices lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness. Humanity's tendency to boast in intellect, strength, and possessions contrasted with God's values. V. Paul's Resume Re-evaluated (Philippians 3) Paul lists his qualifications: Circumcised the eighth day, of Israel, tribe of Benjamin, Hebrew of Hebrews. A Pharisee regarding the law, zealous (persecuting the church), outwardly blameless in legal righteousness. Paul's conclusion: what was gain he now counts as loss for Christ; all is “rubbish” compared to knowing Christ. Illustration of “trophies” being swept into the garbage compared to the surpassing worth of Christ. VI. Illustration: James Dobson's Trophy Story of James Dobson winning a state tennis championship, proudly displaying his trophy in school. Years later the trophy is found in the trash; a janitor calls to ask if he wants it. Lesson: what once seemed highly valuable becomes garbage; earthly honors are fleeting. Application: anything not attached to Jesus Christ fades and loses significance. VII. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Glory Personal example: pastor's brief media prominence during Israel war coverage—interviews, trending stories. After a few days, the coverage disappears and must be searched for. Broader examples: Money sprouts wings and flies away. Beauty, strength, popularity, trends, and influencer status all fade. Even Christian trends, names, and songs move from top to bottom of the list. Warning: if identity is tied to these things, life will be unstable—“up and then down.” VIII. The Cross as Central and Supreme Reaffirmation of Paul's statement: God forbid that I should boast in anything but the cross. Scholar's quote: the cross as the hinge of history, the hub of God's purposes; OT prophets pointed to it, NT disciples proclaimed it. Hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” cited to underline the cross as emblem of suffering, shame, salvation, and ultimate exchange for a crown. Concern that contemporary church culture often downplays the cross, the blood, and Christ's supremacy, exalting human philosophy and benefits instead. Clarification of “mystery” in the biblical sense: a truth once hidden but now revealed. IX. Everything Flows From the Cross The cross' relevance to today: Every good thing and spiritual blessing comes through the cross. Apart from Christ's death there is only judgment and condemnation. Repeated call-and-response: “Because of the cross” applied to: Every sin forgiven. Every healing. Every ministry, song, offering, and destiny fulfilled. X. The Message of the Cross in 1 Corinthians Reading 1 Corinthians 1:18–25: The message of the cross is foolishness to those perishing but God's power to those being saved. God destroys worldly wisdom; through “foolish” preaching He saves believers. Jews seek signs, Greeks seek wisdom, but the church preaches Christ crucified—stumbling block to Jews, foolishness to Greeks, but the power and wisdom of God to the called. Warning against famine of hearing God's Word in the last days; insistence that the church must keep proclaiming Scripture, not just short, story-only messages. XI. Paul's Resolve: Christ and Him Crucified (1 Corinthians 2) Paul's approach in Corinth: not with excellence of speech or human wisdom. Determination “to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” Emphasis on weakness, fear, trembling; preaching in demonstration of the Spirit and power, so faith rests on God's power, not human wisdom. Critique of modern church gimmicks, sensationalism, and entertainment used to attract people. Principle: what you win people with, you must keep supplying to keep them; only the cross and Christ are stable foundations. XII. True Value and Identity: Who Owns You and What Was Paid Teaching: the value of something depends on who owns it and what someone will pay for it. Illustration: Ordinary sneakers vs. Michael Jordan's sneakers valued much higher because of the owner. Believers' value because they are owned by Christ, bought with a price. Baseball card story: selling sports cards to buy his wife's engagement ring, showing how value is determined by what someone is willing to pay. Scriptural basis: believers redeemed not with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ; life is in the blood; without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Conclusion: our worth, significance, and purpose come from the cross and the blood of Jesus, not from worldly systems. XIII. Identity Rooted in Christ, Not Titles or Opinions Warning against grounding identity in titles (even “pastor”), roles, or what people say. People are fickle: they can shout “Hosanna” one day and “Crucify him” the next. Admission that the pastor still struggles with this but must continually return to the cross and the Father's love. Call for the congregation to avoid judging quickly, recognizing everyone has issues. Exhortation: find identity in Christ and His work on the cross when all external things are stripped away. XIV. The Uniqueness of the Gospel and How We Are Saved Contrast of Christianity with other religions (Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Buddhism, Islam): Other systems focus on what adherents must do and become. The gospel centers on what Christ has done. Example from Acts 16: jailer asks, “What must I do to be saved?” Answer: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,” not a list of works. The cross as the only ground of boasting because we contributed nothing to it; all glory goes to God. XV. Ongoing Power of the Cross and Call to Persevere Statement that the cross' power to deliver, heal, and set free never diminishes. Reference to Philippians 3: Paul has not arrived but presses on by grace. Encouragement: no believer has “arrived”; we all press on because of the cross' power. Allusion to hymn: the blood reaches the highest mountain, flows to the lowest valley, and gives strength day by day. XVI. Invitation to Salvation and Response Appeal to those who have never fully accepted Jesus or the work of the cross. Explanation: salvation is by faith—repenting, believing in what Jesus did on our behalf. Assertion: there is real power in the cross and the blood to change lives. Quotation: “He who has the Son has life; he who does not…the wrath of God abides on him.” The cross shows both God's wrath against sin (someone had to die) and His love for us (Christ taking our place). Call for a response: raising hands to indicate need for grace, then coming forward publicly to seal the decision. Assurance: they are only being asked to believe and receive, not perform. Closing with worship focused on the cross and thanksgiving for Christ's sacrifice, plus practical church information (Victory Church address).
En 1901, le roi Édouard VII monte sur le trône d'Angleterre. Malgré une longue défiance entre la France et l'Angleterre, alimentée par des siècles de rivalité, le nouveau souverain britannique souhaite sceller une alliance entre les deux pays. Franck Ferrand nous raconte avec passion les coulisses de la visite historique du roi Édouard VII à Paris en 1903. À l'époque, le jeune roi est connu pour son élégance et sa familiarité avec la capitale française, où il a passé de nombreuses soirées en tant que prince de Galles. Surnommé « Édouard le Magnifique », il entretient des relations suivies avec des personnalités françaises influentes, facilitant ainsi le rapprochement franco-britannique.Malgré les réticences de l'opinion publique française, encore marquée par la crise de Fachoda, le président Émile Loubet accueille le roi avec les honneurs. Les deux chefs d'État se rencontrent le 1er mai 1903 dans un contexte de tensions diplomatiques, mais le charisme d'Édouard VII parvient à gagner les Parisiens.
going to reupload some older stuff while i figure out what i'm doingStory by HeguenDmerakhttps://nightscribe.co/u/69781/heguendmerakTimestamps:I. New Comer (0:00 - 9:57)II. Survival Guide (9:57 - 20:37)III. Be Afraid of the Dark (20:37 - 29:45)IV. Five Minutes of Fame (29:45 - 42:18)V. Learning (42:18 - 53:52)VI. Double Standard (53:52 - 1:04:33)VII. Bad Attitude (1:04:33 - 1:14:12)VIII. Veterans (1:14:12 - 1:24:05)IX. The Greater Good (1:24:05 - 1:33:50)X. Bound to Happen (1:33:50 - 1:44:31)XI. Doing Business (1:44:31 - 1:53:18)XII. Memories (1:53:18 - 2:07:21)XIII. A Battery (2:07:21 - 2:16:15)XIIII. Debauchery (2:16:15 - 2:25:28)XV. Cheating Death (2:25:28 - 2:43:25)Epilogue. (2:43:25 - 2:48:05)
I. Introduction and Context Pastor's introduction of Brother Lawrence and connection to his preaching in Liberia. Purpose: prepare God's people for the coming harvest (Easter, witnessing, inviting, praying for family and friends). II. Liberia Experiences and Personal Testimony Brother Lawrence's joy in returning “home” to Victory Church. Repeated trips to Liberia (and Israel) despite earlier reluctance to travel to West Africa. Observation: high percentage of professing Christians in Liberia; strong biblical knowledge, even among children. Humbling experiences with Liberian believers' excellence in dress and worship; story of being underdressed and then over-preparing, only to need borrowed attire. III. Transition to the Message and Text Framing the message as a serious word from the Holy Spirit and a “gift from Liberia.” Link to upcoming events: Easter, baby dedications, baptisms. Call to open hearts and ears. Scripture text announced: Luke 16:19–31 (rich man and Lazarus). IV. Reading and Setting of Luke 16:19–31 Jesus speaking in the presence of disciples, tax collectors, sinners, and Pharisees. Pharisees questioning Jesus for associating with sinners and tax collectors. Reading the parable: Rich man clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury. Beggar Lazarus at his gate, full of sores, longing for crumbs; dogs licking his sores. Death of both men: Lazarus carried to Abraham's side, rich man in torment in Hades. Rich man's plea for relief and Abraham's answer about the great fixed gulf. Rich man's request to warn his brothers; Abraham's reply about Moses and the prophets and the refusal to believe even if one rises from the dead. V. Clarifying the Real Issue: Pride, Not Possessions Warning against quickly judging the rich man and assuming wealth itself is evil. Affirmation: God gives power to get wealth and desires to bless His children. Real problem: pride and selfishness—wealth becoming an idol that controls the heart. Evidence of selfishness: refusal to help Lazarus despite great abundance and space. VI. Jesus' Definition of True Wealth Reference to Matthew 13:44–46: Treasure hidden in a field, man sells all to buy it. Merchant finding one pearl of great price, selling all to get it. Teaching: the kingdom of heaven is the true treasure and lasting wealth. Contrast between God's definition of wealth and the world's (cars, status, luxury). Scripture as our manual for teaching, correction, and equipping; having answers but still making wrong choices. VII. Applying the Parable Personally: “I Am the Rich Man” Call for each believer to identify as the rich man spiritually. Believers are “filthy rich” in spiritual terms—rich in the gospel and knowledge of Christ. Question: Are there spiritually hungry “Lazaruses” we pass every day? Description of spiritually starving people: Coming for prayer, asking questions, clearly in need. Trying to fill their inner void with sin, addictions, relationships, and pleasures. Challenge: how many such Lazaruses are ignored or postponed (“I'll talk to them tomorrow”)? VIII. Illustrative Story: Daniel and Mike Daniel as a faithful Christian, hard worker, devoted family man, regular church attender. Coworker Mike searching spiritually, marriage failing, feeling empty. Daniel intending to share the gospel “when things slow down,” continually postponing. Mike moves away amid crisis; Daniel never shares Christ with him. Daniel's conviction and resolve afterward: no longer treating evangelism as optional or “when I have time.” IX. Scriptural Call to Kingdom Priority and Mission Matthew 6:33: seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Mark 8:36: what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Matthew 28:19–20: the Great Commission—go, make disciples, baptize, teach. Acknowledgment of ongoing worries (finances, health, stress), but insistence that they must not block obedience. Question: how many Lazaruses suffer or die spiritually because of our worries and delays? X. Heaven's Joy over the Lost: Luke 15 Context before the parable: Luke 15 (the “lost” chapter). Parable of the lost sheep (leaving the 99 for the one; joy in heaven over one sinner who repents). Parable of the lost coin (diligent search, rejoicing with neighbors when found). Emphasis: explicit description of joy in heaven and among the angels over one repentant sinner. Point: this is what makes heaven rejoice; this is God's heart. XI. Identity and Responsibility of Believers Believers as spiritually rich and left on earth for a mission, not taken immediately to heaven. We are ambassadors for Christ, with God pleading through us for people to be reconciled. We are co-laborers with Christ—He works through us, but we must say “yes” and step out. Reframing the rich man: rather than condemning him, examine our own response to the spiritually needy. XII. Visual Demonstration of the Great Commission Acknowledgment of different learning styles; some need a visual example. Calling members from the congregation to the front to represent the disciples. One person symbolically identified as Judas and sent back; replacement mentioned from Acts 1. Jesus' command reenacted: “Go and make disciples of all nations…” Instruction to each “disciple” to go into the congregation, grab two people, and bring them up. New group then commissioned the same way and told to each get two more. Repetition of the exercise, stressing getting out of comfort zones and “whether they want to or not” as a dramatic illustration. XIII. Visualizing Heaven's Goal and Hell's Loss Congregation asked to look around at the now-filled front area as a picture of how heaven should be. Statement: this multiplication is God's plan for mankind; we are rich and must not leave Lazaruses behind. Evangelism and disciple-making presented as: Respect and obedience to Christ. The first priority of anyone who calls themselves Christian. Reminder: Satan's main strategy is to distract believers from this mission with stress, finances, and life problems from the moment they wake up. XIV. Final Emphasis Repeated warning that “God is not playing around with us” on this issue. Call to leave comfort zones and embrace our identity as spiritually rich ambassadors. Exhortation: no more ignoring Lazarus at the gate—bring them, fill heaven, and “empty the gates of hell.”
On croit connaître Canossa : un roi pieds nus dans la neige venu mendier le pardon. Et si la vérité était ailleurs ?Plongez dans les méandres de la querelle des investitures qui a déchiré l'Europe au XIe siècle ! Franck Ferrand nous entraîne dans un épisode captivant où le roi Henri IV de Germanie se retrouve contraint de s'humilier devant le pape Grégoire VII dans la forteresse de Canossa.Après avoir tenté de déposer le pape, Henri IV se voit finalement excommunié. Acculé, il décide alors d'aller en Italie pour implorer le pardon du souverain pontife. Mais ce voyage ne sera pas de tout repos : le roi doit traverser les Alpes enneigées dans des conditions éprouvantes avant d'atteindre la citadelle de Canossa, où le pape s'est réfugié.Pendant trois jours, Henri IV, vêtu d'un simple cilice, attend dans le froid et la neige que Grégoire VII daigne le recevoir. Finalement, le pape accepte de le relever de son excommunication, mais à quel prix ?
On croit connaître Canossa : un roi pieds nus dans la neige venu mendier le pardon. Et si la vérité était ailleurs ?Plongez dans les méandres de la querelle des investitures qui a déchiré l'Europe au XIe siècle ! Franck Ferrand nous entraîne dans un épisode captivant où le roi Henri IV de Germanie se retrouve contraint de s'humilier devant le pape Grégoire VII dans la forteresse de Canossa.Après avoir tenté de déposer le pape, Henri IV se voit finalement excommunié. Acculé, il décide alors d'aller en Italie pour implorer le pardon du souverain pontife. Mais ce voyage ne sera pas de tout repos : le roi doit traverser les Alpes enneigées dans des conditions éprouvantes avant d'atteindre la citadelle de Canossa, où le pape s'est réfugié.Pendant trois jours, Henri IV, vêtu d'un simple cilice, attend dans le froid et la neige que Grégoire VII daigne le recevoir. Finalement, le pape accepte de le relever de son excommunication, mais à quel prix ?
La bibliothèque d'Alexandrie est devenue le symbole absolu du savoir perdu. Mais contrairement à la légende, elle n'a probablement pas été détruite en une seule nuit par un incendie spectaculaire. Ce qui lui est arrivé est plus complexe, plus lent… et finalement plus humain.La bibliothèque naît au début du IIIᵉ siècle avant notre ère, sous le règne des souverains ptolémaïques, dans l'Égypte grecque. Son ambition est sans précédent : rassembler tous les savoirs du monde connu. Des centaines de milliers de rouleaux y sont conservés, copiés, traduits et étudiés. Mathématiques, astronomie, médecine, géographie, philosophie : Alexandrie devient le cœur intellectuel de la Méditerranée. Des savants comme Euclide, Ératosthène ou Héron d'Alexandrie y travaillent.La première catastrophe souvent évoquée est celle de 48 av. J.-C., lors de la guerre entre Jules César et les forces égyptiennes. Un incendie aurait éclaté dans le port d'Alexandrie et se serait propagé à des entrepôts contenant des manuscrits. Il est probable que des textes aient été détruits, mais rien ne prouve que la bibliothèque principale ait été anéantie à ce moment-là. Les sources antiques sont vagues et parfois contradictoires.En réalité, la bibliothèque n'est pas un bâtiment unique. Elle comprend une institution principale, le Mouseîon, et des bibliothèques annexes, notamment celle du Sérapéum. Cela explique pourquoi elle continue d'exister et de fonctionner pendant plusieurs siècles après César. Le vrai déclin commence plus tard, pour des raisons structurelles.À partir du IIIᵉ siècle de notre ère, Alexandrie traverse une période d'instabilité politique, économique et religieuse. Les financements diminuent, les savants partent, et l'entretien des collections devient secondaire. En 391, l'empereur Théodose interdit les cultes païens. Le Sérapéum est détruit, ce qui entraîne la disparition d'une partie importante des collections restantes. Là encore, il ne s'agit pas d'un autodafé géant du savoir, mais d'un effondrement institutionnel.Une autre légende accuse la conquête arabe du VIIᵉ siècle d'avoir brûlé la bibliothèque. Mais aucun texte contemporain fiable ne confirme cet épisode. Les historiens s'accordent aujourd'hui pour dire que, si une bibliothèque existait encore à cette époque, elle était déjà largement vidée de sa substance.En résumé, la bibliothèque d'Alexandrie n'a pas été “brûlée” une fois pour toutes. Elle est morte lentement, par négligence, crises politiques, changements culturels et désintérêt progressif pour la conservation du savoir. Sa disparition rappelle une vérité essentielle : le savoir ne se perd pas seulement par le feu, mais aussi par l'indifférence. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Sinful Biz Live from VII Manchester 2026 by VII
© 2020-2026 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
