Best Beacon Of Light Radio Podcasts (2024)

In this episode we read the story of the resurrection of Lazarus as it appears in Scripture (John 11 1-44) and by comparison, how it appears in Paper 168 (The Life and Teachings of Jesus). It's a great example of how the revelation only enhances one's appreciation of the biblical truths. It is also one of the most remarkable events to ever occur in…

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Light, Truth and Free Speech with Guest Barry Culligan 57:09

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Barry Culligan has written an essay published in The Urantia Fellowship's latest Mini-Messenger series, one that discusses the importance of free speech even on divine levels, as depicted in the Urantia Book. This is a wonderfully candid conversation I know you will enjoy. For more on Barry's work: You can find some of my writing here: https://stra…

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Jesus' Parents and Homelife 16:16

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What were Jesus parents like? What influence did Joseph and Mary have on their son of destiny? For answers we look to Paper 122 from the Urantia Book. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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The Modern Problem 28:12

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Trying to understand what is causing so much angst and consternation, we look to Paper 195 section 5 and 6 of the Urantia Book to understand The Modern Problem. Plus, cool Urantia Book public service annoucnements - what do you think. Should we put it out there? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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Choosing The First Four Apostles 9:05

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In tribute to Christ Michael Month, from Paper 137 when Jesus chooses his first four Apostles, we are introduced to brothers Andrew and Simon, and a heartfelt discussion with James and John Zebedee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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What The Urantia Book Says 16:42

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In this episode we answer listener questions that have come in over the past year. What happens when we die? where do we go? who was Jesus and why does God allow suffering? ...All these questions and more are explored in this episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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The Ascendant Life 22:33

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A brief but important review of Paper 30 and what happens when we die. Where do we go, how do we get there? Let's find out together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Is Jerusem a Dyson Sphere? 28:11

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Astronomers theorize advanced beings might build what they call Dyson Spheres, large constructed energy spheres that can draw cosmic energy to sustain an ever-growing planet. Recently, some researchers have identified 7 such spheres throughout the Milky Way galaxy. But when you read Paper 46, you begin to see that Jerusem (and other architectural w…

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Endowed by God 16:51

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As we celebrate liberty in the U.S, its a good time to look at the difference between good liberty and bad liberty. The Urantia Book explains how free will, liberty and moral discernment play a huge role in the progress of man as well as nations, planets and even systems of worlds.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ja…

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Ministering Spirits 28:23

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Just like there is more than one kind of human being, there are also different kinds of Angels, or Spirits. In this episode we explore Paper 38 and learn about the different angelic types, natures, and purpose.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Living Forces 13:22

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We take a look at paper 36:6 on the living forces that initiate life. Where does the spark of life come from? This paper discloses how the spirit of God flows outward to new life throughout the universes of time and space. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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The Father's Spirit 21:50

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Why does God endow us with free will? It's Father's Day, so let's consider why the Father joins us in our our daily lives through his spirit fragment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Marriage and Family Symposium 18:24

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Urantia Foundation Special Projects Coordinator Joanne Strobel joins us to talk about the June 14-15th global symposium on the importance of marriage and family life in society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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The Big Picture of Creation 31:08

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of the recent Jubilee of Jubilees, unity, family, the Lucifer Rebellion, and what are the key takeaways from the Urantia Book.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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The Home 21:33

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In honoring the Jubilee of Jubilees, we revisit the importance of the family and what really determines the stability of the home. We see this is the example of Christ and the Mother Spirit, and we see it in the example of Adam and Eve. The home must be safeguarded in human society, the subject of this edition of the Urantia Radio Podcast. --- Supp…

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The Life Carrier Sons 33:32

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Guest Joel Garbon joins us to talk about the mission of the Life Carrier Sons and the conditions that "created" life in our world, plus, we discuss the importance of family, both in human society and in the spiritual realm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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The Early Races of Man 29:31

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From 64, exploring the early race characteristics of the newly appeared colored races. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Marriage Made In Heaven - The Jubilee of Jubilees 35:23

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Guests Diane LaBrecque and Gabriel Rymberg from the Center for Unity join me to talk about the upcoming Jubilee of Jubilees celebration (on May 18th) and the significance of this cosmic event. Plus we talk about the importance of family and the meaning of Pentecost. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/sup…

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Guardian Angels 17:45

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From paper 113 we look at Guardian Angels, where they are, what they do, and why "only good can come from learning more about them."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Solar Eclipse Talk with Devon Landis 25:45

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Urantia Book student and present head of the YAYA (Youth and Young Adults committee) and Urantia Association fellow Devon Landis talks about the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th and the spiritual aspects of this supernal cosmic event.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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Moses 20:10

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There is a lot about this legendary figure you may not know. In this episode, we take a look at this historic figure and the contribution he continues to make to the spiritual advancement on our world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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The Story of Early Mankind 18:46

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From Paper 62, a brief recital of the story of early mankind and how we came to be, according to those who were there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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The Heathen Are Raging 22:35

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It seems the times are appropriate to remember what Jesus told his followers about the Heathen, why they rage, and what we should learn from their strategy. Today's heathens are those same forces who want to eliminate religion, demonize the faithful, and remove the idea of God from the lips and thoughts of mankind. Let me know if you like this kind…

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How Life Began (and it wasn't an accident) 13:44

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From Paper 58 we learn how life came to our world through the aid and guidance of Life Carrier Sons, an order of divine sonship whose mission it is to bring life to planets like ours so that they eventually produce will creatures of ascendant potential. It should be noted that while these writings were first revealed in 1935, only recently have sci…

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Lessons on Family, Home Life and Civilization 27:41

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The breakdown of the family in society is underway. The Revelators (Papers 83 and 84) provide us with important life lessons on family and home life, and why this institution is so vital to society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Aliens Among Us 36:18

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Urantia Book student and author Joshua Wilson joins us to discuss ET's, super-physical beings, and ancient aliens in this no-holds-barred candid discussion about life in the universe and man's next important phase of existence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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Ancient Aliens and The Urantia Book 47:27

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Do ancient civilizations have a connection the aliens from other worlds? How does the Urantia Book connect the dots between UFO’s, Ancient Aliens, and early human history? And what connection, if any, do those ancient aliens have with modern visitations? To discuss this welcome my guest, UFOlogy researcher and Urantia Book student Joel Garbon. --- …

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Three Kinds of Death 21:16

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In this episode we cover:1. Rejecting the idea of Deity2. How Faith plays a role in soul survival3. The benefits of soul-consciousness4. Behind the curtain, life beyond earth5. The Universe like a giant country; thete is a lot of activity.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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BTR News – Unveiling the Controversy: Engineered Coronavirus, Global Impact, and Legal Questions 10:10

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Should U.S. scientists, who are allegedly responsible for engineering this virus and intentionally bypassing safety protocols, face involuntary manslaughter charges for their actions?By staff

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The Adam Challenge - Can We Handle the Truth? 20:05

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Is Water Unversal? The Urantia Book has interesting things ot say about this substance. Plus, The Adam and Eve experiment; is the world ready to hear the truth? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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What Truth is Revealed In The Urantia Book? 24:16

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In this episode, we look at the helpful information the Urantia Book offers to aid us in this time of epochal social transition, and what basic truths the book is revealing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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New Theory Similar to UB 18:43

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New theory confirms Urantia Book assertion about possible earth-like worlds beyond Kuiper Belt, which could host non-breather type of species, as described as being “in close proximity.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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A Honest Review of the Urantia Book 21:14

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IN this end-of-year segment we look at the importance of the revelation, and what I think of it after studying it for over 40 years. I think I have a thing or two to share about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Theresa Marks - A Spiritual Bill of Rights 41:57

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Theresa joins us from the West Coast to discuss her spirit journey, her love of the Urantia Book, healing from spiritual trauma, and her mission to help others on their spiritual journey, including the introduction of a "Spiritual Bill of Rights." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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Final Words of Jesus 19:54

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From Paper 193 we read the last words Jesus spoke to his followers before departing. We know those final words had to be pretty important, and so we look at the last four times he spoke to his Apostles and his general believers. What can we learn from these final words? Let's examine them and see. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Mind, Matter and Spirit 22:08

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In this episode, we simplify the Forward section of the Urantia Book, making it easier to comprehend the teachings of the Revelators. By doing so, we hope to gain a better understanding of the reality of the universe.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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Ryan Herring on Urantia Cinema - Carrying the Message Forward 30:05

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In this segment we talked to filmmaker Ryan Herring, discussing his his vision for bringing the Urantia Revelation to "cinematic translation." It's an interesting discussion about searching for the truth, finding it, and then carrying it forward to the next generation of readers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jam…

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Morontia Mota - An advanced living philosophy 19:41

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In this exciting episode, we get a taste of the kind of learning we will ensue in our future estate, including Mota, a philosophy that harmonizes human thought with spiritual truth. Here we get 28 examples of Mota, each designed to aid your mind with higher spiritual truths. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-wa…

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BTR News – Unprecedented Truth: Independent Media Sheds Light on Israeli Apartheid 10:40

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In my years of closely following Middle Eastern developments, I've witnessed an unprecedented shift in the landscape of news coverage.By staff

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The Women Who Loved Jesus 35:02

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Author and Spiritual healer Doona D' Angillo will join us to discuss her inspired book about the women in Jesus' life who played key roles as the first women evangelicals for Christ's teachings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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The Value of Human Personality 13:18

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Mind and Spirit are connected by the human personality. From Paper 16:8, let's explore how this connection works and what it means to our growth as human beings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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The Seven Master Spirits 21:26

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The Bible often speaks of the Seven Lamps of God and the Seven Spirits of God, but what does the Urantia Book say about them? Let's explore their significance in Paper 16 and learn about their purpose and function as an expression of God the Father, The Son, and the Spirit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-wat…

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Discovering Jesus - Up Close with the team at CFU 1:01:11

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Gabriel Rymberg and the team from The Center for Unity join me to discuss exciting projects underway, including Discovering Jesus, a whole new way to experience the life and teachings of Jesus. Learn more at www.TheCenterforUnity.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support…

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BTR News – Reframing Civilians in Conflict: Unpacking Complexity 13:01

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This BTR News podcast episode delves into the contentious debate over the classification of civilians in conflict zones. Focusing on recent events in the Palestinian…By staff

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The Urantia Adventure 25:15

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Paper 65 is our topic this time, where we learn that evolution is no accident and the plan of human ascension is a remarkable example, one of many that prove life is no accident. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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Revelation in Africa - The April Helen Interview 38:06

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Revelation In Uganda - The April Helen InterviewSecond generation Urantia Book reader April Helen shares her story of living in Uganda and studying the Urantia Book with a small group of fellow students and what it is like to share the revelation in Southeastern Africa.April Helen also shares her experiences working along side others at an orphanag…

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BTR News – Radical Acts of Justice: A Conversation with Professor Jocelyn Simonson 45:01

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Listen to this enlightening episode of BTR News as I engage in a compelling conversation with Professor Jocelyn Simonson, acclaimed author of “Radical Acts of…By staff

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BTR News – Navigating Justice: An Inside Look at TurnSignl with CEO Jazz Hampton 20:08

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Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Jazz Hampton, CEO and General Counsel of TurnSignl, the innovative real-time tele-legal app designed…By staff

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Why Paper 72 Will Blow Your Mind 36:12

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What is so special about Paper 72? Well, nothing, unless you think learning about life on another planet is a big deal. Plus, the subject of personality and how it relates to God, from the first paper in the UB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-watkins/support

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