Best Calvin Niles Podcasts (2024)

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No Other Gospel (Galatians 1:6-12) 41:51

11d ago41:51

41:51

Brian Hedges helps you see what made the Apostle Paul so angry, and why he used such strong language in his letter to the churches in Galatia. (0:00) Intro, Passage, and Outline (6:15) 1. The Nature of the Gospel (11:28) 2. The Distortion of the Gospel (24:38) 3. The Implications of the Gospel Season 5: Galatians: The One and Only Gospel Redeemer.c…

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The Divine Rescue (Galatians 1:1-5) 40:01

27d ago40:01

40:01

Introduction to Galatians Brian G. Hedges helps us understand: (14:26) 1. Our Need for Rescue (23:30) 2. How Christ Rescues Us (31:11) 3. The Reason for His Rescue This episode includes a portion of this song: Title: Rescuer (Good News) Artist: Rend Collective Album: Good News; Sparrow Records; ℗ 2018 Rend Family Records, under exclusive license to…

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Blessed Are the Forgiven (Psalm 32) 37:05

1M ago37:05

37:05

King David recognized his greatest need. It’s yours, too. Brian Hedges takes you to Psalm 32 to discover: (5:44) 1. The Problem of Sin (12:35) 2. The Practice of Confession (17:11) 3. The Blessings of Restoration This episode features portions of these songs: Title: O For a Closer Walk With God Artist: Stuart Townend Album: Creation Sings ℗ 2009 In…

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Seven Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health (Psalm 63) 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Season 4 (Psalms for Times of Trouble), Episode 6. In this message from Psalm 63, Pastor Brian Hedges asks these diagnostic questions: (4:38) 1. Do you prioritize God? (8:33) 2. Do you desire God? (12:52) 3. Do you worship God? (17:30) 4. Do you enjoy God? (21:48) 5. Do you think about God? (28:02) 6. Do you pursue God? (30:21) 7. Do you trust God?…

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The Song of the Savior (Psalm 22) 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

Why does God allow suffering? Pastor Brian G. Hedges says the answer is nuanced. But Scripture’s explanation includes Jesus’ suffering on the cross. In this look at Psalm 22, Brian shows us: (6:09) 1. Jesus suffers with us. (14:22) 2. Jesus suffers for us. (19:58) 3. Jesus leads us in worship. Redeemer.ch Text us with feedback on this episode of Lo…

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How Long, O Lord? (Psalm 13) 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

If you've ever felt like God abandoned you, guess what? So did David! Brian Hedges shows us the movement found in Psalm 13: (5:20) 1. The Questions of Lament (15:23) 2. The Pleas of Faith (24:20) 3. The Song of Praise Watch this sermon. Redeemer Church Contact us with feedback on this podcast. Text us with feedback on this episode of Looking to Jes…

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Keys to Christian Contentment (Psalm 131) 32:16

3M ago32:16

32:16

Sometimes we think and behave like "practical atheists," as if there were no God. In contrast, Pastor Brian Hedges shows us these four truths from Psalm 131. (5:03) 1. Contentment Begins With Humility (10:09) 2. Contentment is a Learned Skill (16:30) 3. Contentment is Pictured as a Weaned Child (21:20) 4. Contentment is Full of Hope Watch this serm…

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Hope for the Distressed (Psalms 42-43) 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

Stress is a normal part of life in our fallen world. Thankfully, God’s word offers hope for the distressed, in Psalms 42 and 43. Brian Hedges turns there to show us: (04:17) 1. The Symptoms of Stress (06:20) - The picture of being burdened (07:12) - The picture of being in turmoil (08:21) - The picture of drowning (10:16) 2. The Diagnosis of Stress…

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Therefore We Will Not Fear (Psalm 46) 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

The fears you face are tiny compared to God. Be comforted as you remember these reasons not to fear, from Psalm 46: (4:23) God’s Protection (9:30) God’s Providence (16:09) God’s Presence How we should respond: (21:22) Behold the works of God (23:50) Be still and know that he is God Redeemer Church website Link to this sermon transcript Text us with…

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Holy Week: The Resurrection of the King 46:16

4M ago46:16

46:16

Your faith, indeed all of Christianity, stands or falls on whether or not Jesus of Nazareth is alive. In this powerful message from Luke 24, Brian Hedges shows us: (5:26) 1. Claims About the Resurrection (11:34) 2. The Evidence for the Resurrection (21:07) 3. Belief in the Resurrection (30:38) 4. The Implications of the Resurrection Watch this serm…

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Holy Week: The Crucifixion of the King 40:22

4M ago40:22

40:22

Nobody could have guessed what kind of king Jesus would prove to be. In this message from Good Friday 2023, Brian Hedges explains Luke 23:27-46 and helps us see how to apply these truths to our own lives. Outline: (4:29) 1. The King Who Warns That He Might Save (Luke 23:27-31) (13:01) 2. The King Who Prays for His Enemies (Luke 23:32-34) (22:46) 3.…

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Vision & Values, Part 4: Mission 43:35

5M ago43:35

43:35

When you're on a mission, you need motivation, you need a team, and you need the right perspective. In this episode Brian Hedges explains (1) the Ambition (the honor of Christ), (2) the Partnership (the body of Christ), and (3) the Mindset (the mind of Christ) exhibited by the Apostle Paul in the epistle to the Philippians. Redeemer Church website:…

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Vision & Values, Part 3: Community 53:37

5M ago53:37

53:37

We are made for community. We don’t function well on our own. Brian Hedges says there are some guidelines for how our relationships should operate. In this episode: our relationship with leaders in the church, our relationship with one another, and our relationship with God. Text us with feedback on this episode of Looking to Jesus.…

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Vision & Values, Part 2: Worship 43:05

6M ago43:05

43:05

What do you think of when you think about worship in the context of the local church? Your thoughts might immediately jump to things like styles of worship, where you contrast the worship style of one church with the worship style of another church. But according to Pastor Brian Hedges, worship has less to do with whether your church has piano and …

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Vision & Values, Part 1: The Gospel 54:32

6M ago54:32

54:32

It's true for your church, and it's true for you as an individual. If the gospel is not central to all you do, you will drift off course. Pastor Brian Hedges takes us to 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 to show us (1) the priority of the gospel, (2) the message of the gospel, and (3) five implications of the gospel. Text us with feedback on this episode of Loo…

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The Lord Our Redeemer 42:59

6M ago42:59

42:59

If you were trapped inside a burning building, you would cry out to be rescued. In this episode of Looking to Jesus, Brian Hedges takes us to Exodus 6 to show us what redemption is, why we need it, and the Lord who is our Redeemer. Text us with feedback on this episode of Looking to Jesus.By Brian G. Hedges - Redeemer Church, Niles, Michigan, USA

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S2 E10 - Will We Become Homo Silicon Chipus?! Cautious Optimism about the Future - Shamash and Calvin 44:00

8M ago44:00

44:00

In this episode, we explore the bigger picture of what we've learnt about AI, humanity, philosophy and spirituality in this season. Calvin is sharing with us from sunny Barbados, and reflects on the concept of 'creative destruction' in nature and its parallels with technology and AI. We ponder the potential evolutionary shift in humanity with the a…

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S2 E9: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and Real Secret to Happiness 52:23

9M ago52:23

52:23

In this special episode of Mindful Conversations, we delve into the fascinating neuroscience of manifestation, the true secret to happiness, and the power of the human mind. Hosts Shamash and Calvin, along with their guests Dr. James Doty and Alex Nunn, introduce themselves and discuss their interests in topics like AI, happiness, and compassion. T…

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S2, E8 - AI and its Impact on Humanity with Trevor Murphy 38:27

10M ago38:27

38:27

Trevor Murphy has run several animation companies, hiring dozens of staff. In the last decade, he's focused his attention on spirituality and service. He's illustrated several books. In this episode, Trevor shares his feelings on AI and its impact on humanity. He discusses the fear surrounding AI and how it is often portrayed in a negative light. T…

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S2, E8 AI's Impact on Humanity: Mindful Conversations 38:27

10M ago38:27

38:27

Join us for a captivating exploration of AI's influence on the human experience in "Mindful Conversations Episode 8" Host Calvin Niles, mindfulness expert Shamash Alidina, and special guest Trevor Murphy engage in a thought-provoking dialogue.Discover the transformative power of AI in healthcare, entertainment, and beyond, along with the ethical co…

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S2, E7 Design Thinking for Mindful AI 34:10

10M ago34:10

34:10

In this episode, we talk to Lucy Kimbell, Professor of Contemporary Design Practices at Central Saint Martins, about the intersection of design thinking and artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss how design thinking can be used to create more mindful and compassionate AI systems, and how AI can be used to support design thinking processes. Lucy s…

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S2 E6 - Shamash and Calvin Explore 7 Things We Do Know About AI 23:36

11M ago23:36

23:36

In this podcast episode of "Mindful Conversations," hosts Calvin and Shamash discuss their reflections on AI, mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and their impact on society. They highlight seven insights they have gathered from their interviews: Positive AI Applications: They have found that people with good intentions are creating projects using AI …

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S2 E5 - Crafting Compassionate Conversations: AI's Role in Mindful Inner Dialogue - Cynthia L. Phelps, PhD 44:10

11M ago44:10

44:10

Join hosts Shamash and Calvin on "Mindful Conversations" as they delve deep into a captivating discussion with the tech-savvy and fascinating Cynthia Phelps, PhD who holds a degree in neuroscience. This episode offers listeners a chance to understand the power of AI in nurturing our emotional well-being and inner dialogue. Key Highlights: Cynthia's…

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S2 E4: Empowering a Mindful Future: Yip Ta on AI, Web3, and Women's Empowerment 32:35

12M ago32:35

32:35

In this fascinating episode, Yip Ta, a passionate advocate for technology, particularly AI and Web3, shares her vision for a better future. Join us as Yip explains and explores the potential of AI to tackle complex global issues and promote women's empowerment and wellbeing. Yip emphasizes the power of AI as a tool to support human reasoning and cr…

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S2 E3 - Reflections on our Interview with Technologist and Meditator Kenley's Episode 29:16

1y ago29:16

29:16

In this next episode, we have an engaging conversation about the insights of our last guest, Kenley, a technology and mindfulness enthusiast who takes us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of AI and its intriguing potential connection to mindfulness, compassion and consciousness. We kick-start our conversation by discussing the principles of…

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S2, E2 - Dharma Teacher and Technologist Kenley Neufeld on AI, Mindfulness and Samadhi - Recorded at Deer Park Monastery, California 45:40

1y ago45:40

45:40

The episode discussed a conversation with Kenley about technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Kenley expressed a positive outlook on both technology and AI, emphasizing its potential to induce a spiritual mind state known as samadhi The concept of brain scans and AI's ability to reconstruct images based on brain activity was explored, with th…

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S2E1: Introducing Our New Series: A Hero's Journey Through the AI Revolution 23:31

1y ago23:31

23:31

The AI revolution beckons a new era for humankind. It is more important than ever to approach this new frontier with mindfulness and compassion. In season 2 of Mindful Conversations, we'll put society on the hero's journey of transformation, and explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the rise of artificial intelligence. Each episode …

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Introducing the Certified Mindful Storytelling Course 2:00

2+ y ago2:00

2:00

Join Shamash and Calvin for a Mindful Storytelling workshop, on March 9th 2022, to discover how to use the Hero's Journey to enable transformation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulconvo/messageBy Shamash Alidina & Calvin Niles

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Episode 12: Return with the Elixir: living your purpose 21:54

3y ago21:54

21:54

In the final episode of this series, Shamash and Calvin return with the elixir, and complete their Hero's Journey into mindfulness, through storytelling. Join Shamash and Calvin for a Mindful Storytelling Workshop, on October 4th. This remote workshop is for coaches and therapists, to explore the Hero’s Journey using insights from mindfulness, acce…

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Episode 11: Resurrection to Discover Your Power: Post-traumatic growth and the transcendent self 34:56

3y ago34:56

34:56

With the end of this series almost in sight, Shamash and Calvin enter the resurrection phase of the Hero's Journey, examining the transcendent self and exploring the growth that can come after a traumatic experience. Dr Vikki Barnes opens by setting out the positive psychology idea of post-traumatic growth, rejecting the notion of "negative emotion…

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Episode 10: The Road Back: Finding grit 32:56

3y ago32:56

32:56

This week, Shamash and Calvin begin the journey back home. As ever, they have help along their Hero's Journey through mindfulness and acceptance. In this episode: Dr Vikki Barnes offers some advice for anyone having difficulty finding their grit. Kush Kanodia approaches the search for grit from the scientific perspective, and explores how grit inte…

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Episode 9: Wake-up Moments: the solution could be the problem 21:53

3y ago21:53

21:53

This week, Shamash and Calvin explore the eighth chapter of the Hero's Journey into mindfulness and acceptance: the Ordeal. Along with acceptance, what can commitment allow us to achieve, and how can we spot when commitment turns to stubbornness? Social entrepreneur Kush Kanodia opens the episode with a story of commitment that led to a life-changi…

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Episode 8: Approaching the Inmost Cave: the dark night of the soul 24:09

3y ago24:09

24:09

This week, Shamash and Calvin venture into the inmost cave and do battle with hopelessness in the long dark night of the soul. Luckily as ever, they have help in their Hero's Journey through mindfulness. In this episode: Therapist Mari Williams shares how she counselled herself through a difficult time in her life, by remembering that healing takes…

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Episode 7: Tests, Allies and Enemies: The supportive nature of values 26:46

3y ago26:46

26:46

This week, our heroes Shamash and Calvin are out of their comfort zone, and have moved into a new special world where difficult challenges ensue. When examining acceptance and commitment therapy through the lens of the Hero's Journey, we see how tests and enemies align, but who are our allies? Our values. In this episode: Therapist Mari Williams de…

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Episode 6: Crossing the Threshold: committing to a choice 17:46

3y ago17:46

17:46

What is choice? How do we make good choices, and how important are the choices we make? This week, Shamash and Calvin cross the threshold on their next leg of their Hero's Journey into mindfulness. In this episode: Therapist Mari Williams describes how a lack of choice, real or perceived, can make us feel trapped, but that realising we have choice …

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Episode 5: Meeting the Mentor: Opening your mind to curiosity, learning and encouragement 17:20

3y ago17:20

17:20

Shamash and Calvin embark on the next leg of the Hero's Journey, weaving mindful storytelling with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This week, the Meeting with the Mentor: how our mentors can be people who've brought impact into our lives, but could equally be other sources of inspiration: books, films, even podcasts. In this episode: Social entr…

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Episode 4: Refusal of the Call: Avoidance ain’t always a good idea 18:26

3y ago18:26

18:26

Shamash and Calvin embark on the next leg of the Hero's Journey, facing their first challenge: do they heed the call to adventure, or ignore it? In this episode: Dr Mehwish Sharif explains how we build our reality through our experiences, judgements, and filters. Therapist Mari Williams delves into the unconscious mind, how it can protect us, and h…

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Episode 3: Call to Adventure: the opportunity of life’s challenges 26:35

3y ago26:35

26:35

Shamash and Calvin accept the Call to Adventure, discussing the next leg of the Hero's Journey and how it relates to films we already know. In this episode: Therapist Mari Williams recounts her childhood call to adventure and the decisions her early family life presented her with in adulthood. Social entrepreneur Kush Kanodia talks openly about his…

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Episode 2: The Ordinary World: the dangers of living on autopilot 21:26

3y ago21:26

21:26

Shamash and Calvin embark on the first step of the Hero's Journey: the Ordinary World, taking a look at what can happen when we move through life on autopilot. In this episode: Social entrepreneur Kush Kanodia shares some wise words from Ferris Bueller, reminding us to "stop and look around once in a while". Dr Wendy Molefi highlights why humans ha…

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Episode 1: The Hero's Journey 29:53

3y ago29:53

29:53

Calvin introduces Shamash to Joseph Campbell's "Monomyth", better known as the Hero's Journey, examining how it has informed storytelling from the Epic of Gilgamesh, to T*he Lord of the Rings*, to T*he Matrix*. Go deeper Christopher Vogler, Hollywood executive ScriptLab's breakdown of The Matrix using the Hero's Journey The Mindful Storyteller Acce…

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Trailer 0:38

3y ago0:38

0:38

Shamash and Calvin introduce the podcast. Follow Mindful Conversations now to hear the first episode when it arrives on July 1. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulconvo/messageBy Shamash Alidina & Calvin Niles

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