Best Interspiritual Podcasts (2024)

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Psychology East and West: A Retrospective on a Dialogue between Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Ram Dass 1:32:35

18d ago1:32:35

1:32:35

In this episode, we do a retrospective on a dialogue that took place in 1974 during the first summer session of the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. The dialogue was called “Psychology East and West” and explored a number of differences in understanding and approach to the notion of ego between so-called “Western psychology” and what were the…

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EOP: Call for a US Declaration of Interdependence 13:36

1M ago13:36

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In this special episode of the Emergency Opportunity Podcast (EOP), Dr. Zeitz unveils the call for a US Declaration of Interdependence and calls for an open National People's Convention to find new leaders and heal the nation's divides. As the country faces unprecedented challenges—from political instability to social injustice—he calls for a colle…

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New Monastics Roundtable: Teachers, Caves, and Technology with Lisa Chatham 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion of spiritual issues with psychotherapist, Lisa Chatham. In Part I, we talk about the complex legacies of brilliant spiritual teachers, like Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who are associated with inappropriate behavior or scandals. In Part II, we explore the spirituality of our most distant past in Europea…

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Re-rooting in the Worlds: Exploring Societal Healing with Grandmother Arapata 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Born in Aotearoa (New Zealand), Grandmother Arapata is a healer who holds the indigenous lineages of both the Maori and Samoan ancestral bloodlines. In this episode we talk about Grandmother Arapata’s upbringing with traditional teachings, the stigmas of colonization, the different challenges of indigenous peoples in the United States and New Zeala…

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Revolutionary Faith into Action with Rev. Redeem Robinson 42:17

3M ago42:17

42:17

Dr. Zeitz and Reverend Redeem Robinson are shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of grassroots advocacy in the modern era. After delving into their shared experiences of activism, including their arrest for demanding climate action at the White House, they address the pressing issues of voter apathy, the complexities of the 2024 election la…

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Faith-Driven Movements for Collective Liberation with Lisa Sharon Harper 46:42

4M ago46:42

46:42

Join Dr. Zeitz in this enlightening episode of Revolutionary Optimism as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with renowned author, speaker, and activist Lisa Sharon Harper. Explore the intersection of faith and justice as Lisa shares her journey on racial equity and liberation theology. From transformative experiences on a peace pilgrimage in Is…

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Accessing Our Divine Nature: Exploring Hindu Tantra with Nataraja Kallio 1:13:59

4M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Nataraja Kallio is a scholar-practitioner of Yoga and Hindu tantra. He is the Chair of the B.A. Yoga Studies program at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and the co-designer of Naropa’s M.A. Yoga Studies program. In this episode, we discuss Kallio’s upbringing in an American Hindu spiritual community, his travels in India and meetings with hi…

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Myanmar’s Failed Democratic Revolution with Former World Bank Country Director Ellen Goldstein 51:04

4M ago51:04

51:04

In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with Ellen Goldstein, a former World Bank director with over three decades of experience in international development. With a focus on fostering democracy, economic development, social inclusion and conflict resolution, Goldstein shares her insights on navigating complex revolutionary times in Myanmar when …

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A Refugee’s Feast: the story of Maria Skobtsova with Amy Frykholm 15:54

5M ago15:54

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Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. In this episode, Amy introduces us to St. Maria Skobtsova, who studied theology and practiced hospitality from St. Petersburg in 1917, to Paris in the 1930s, until her death in a Nazi concentration camp in the 1940s. Learn whi…

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Activists Call on Apple to Detect, Report, and Eradicate Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) from iCloud 48:57

5M ago48:57

48:57

In this empowering episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz (he/him) engages in a riveting conversation with Sarah Gardner, Lennon Torres, and Leah Juliett, three remarkable leaders at the forefront of the fight against child sexual abuse material and technology-facilitated gender-based violence. As CEO of the HEAT Initiative, Sarah Gardner (she/her) shares insight…

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Love and desolation: The story of Matushka Olga Michael with Meagan Saliashvili 32:01

5M ago32:01

32:01

“Blessed Olga said, ‘God can create great beauty out of complete desolation.” – Meagan Saliashvili Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. In this episode, journalist Meaghan Saliashvili tells the story of the recently glorified Orthodox saint, Matushka Olga Michael…

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The story never meant to be told: The suppressed history of African American religious women with Shannen Dee Williams 56:11

5M ago56:11

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“When confronted with the silenced past, the greatest responsibility of the historian–and the most radical thing any person can do–is to tell the story that was never meant to be told.” – Shannen Dee Williams Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. In this episode, …

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Marching for Racial Equity with Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter 42:59

5M ago42:59

42:59

Join Dr. Paul Zeitz and distinguished author, sociologist, and professor Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter in a thought-provoking conversation that explores the vision of radical reparations and global perspectives on racial equity. Dr. Hunter shares insights from his new book, "Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation," weaving together stories t…

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Who wrote the Bible?: Enslaved people and the New Testament with Candida Moss 44:14

5M ago44:14

44:14

“Once we accept biblical collaboration as fact and recognize its participants as oppressed human beings who nevertheless had agency, we are forced to confront a truth that can be unsettling to some readers of scripture: that the meaning of the Bible is fluid.” – Candida Moss Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and per…

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Intelligence moved by love: Thecla as philosopher with Dawn LaValle Norman 40:41

5M ago40:41

40:41

“Thecla shows us how women could be important models, not only insofar as they overcame their femininity, but in their femininity, as models for men and women.” – Dawn LaValle Norman Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. This week, we hear the story of Thecla, an …

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EOP: Call for Biden to Step Aside and an Open Convention 11:44

5M ago11:44

11:44

In this special episode of the Emergency Opportunity Podcast, Dr. Zeitz delves into the urgent call for President Biden to step aside in the 2024 presidential race and make way for an open democratic convention. Join the #unifyUSA movement and Landslide PAC's revolutionary optimism to reshape the future of the United States. Discover why an open co…

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Revolutionary Times: Rivera Sun on Real Democracy in the USA 51:18

5M ago51:18

51:18

Join host Dr. Paul Zeitz in a captivating conversation with activist and author Rivera Sun on this episode of Revolutionary Optimism. Explore Rivera Sun's transformative journey, from dancer to leading nonviolent movements, as they discuss the roots of activism and the challenges facing the U.S. in the midst of an authoritarian takeover of our feeb…

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The women around Augustine with Kate Cooper 55:02

6M ago55:02

55:02

“This is an enslaved girl in Africa in the fourth century. Just talk about lost voices. And yet this child is literally creating the theological groundwork for the greatest of Latin theologians” – Kate Cooper Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. This week, we lea…

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The Samaritan Woman’s Well of Interpretation with Caryn Reeder 35:33

6M ago35:33

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“Sin is not part of the story.” – Caryn Reeder Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. We continue rediscovering lost Biblical women in this episode with Caryn Reeder about the Samaritan woman. Caryn offers us an interpretation that goes beyond scholarship’s tendenc…

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There’s Something about Mary Magdalene with with Elizabeth Schrader Polczer and Diana Butler Bass 1:00:57

6M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

“If Mary Magdalene gets the Christological confession, that changes everything. It changes everything about the Gospel of John. It changes everything for women in leadership. It changes everything.” – Diana Butler Bass Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. Mary Ma…

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Back to the Desert: Mary of Egypt with Amy Frykholm 30:29

6M ago30:29

30:29

“As Christianity moved to an empire-based movement, women lost a lot of power. So it makes sense that they would have gone into the desert, looking for ways to pursue their path in Christianity in ways that allowed them greater freedom.” – Amy Frykholm Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform a…

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Tuning the Moment: The Spirituality of Hip-Hop and Performance with Lily Fangz 1:16:12

8M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Lily Fangz is a respected Colorado-based hip-hop artist and freestyle performer, who brings an authentic presence to the stage. Her lyrics are playful, introspective, and often spiritually-oriented. Lily is also a talented visual artist and public speaker with a background in science. In this episode, we explore the connections between public artis…

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EOP: Revolutionary Optimism, A Path Forward for 2024 14:22

8M ago14:22

14:22

In this Emergency Opportunity Podcast (EOP), we reflect on the trials and triumphs of the past year and explore the profound insights shared by our diverse array of guests. Dr. Zeitz discusses the powerful lessons learned from Rep. Barbara Lee, Democratic Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson, Rabbi Shefa Gold, and Congressman Jamie Raskin. He…

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Navigating the Constitutional Crossroads with Congressman Jamie Raskin 32:34

9M ago32:34

32:34

In this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz engages in a heart-to-heart with Congressman Jamie Raskin, a dedicated public servant and prominent figure in American politics. Join them as they discuss the pressing challenges facing American democracy, the looming threat of authoritarianism, and the urgent need for constitutional renewal and transformation. Disco…

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Don't Sweat Change: Inspiring Happiness and Kindness in Our Youth 46:09

10M ago46:09

46:09

In this heartwarming episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz welcomes special guest Kristine Carlson to discuss her mission to inspire happiness and kindness in today's youth. Kristine, co-author of the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series, shares her personal journey of resilience and joy after experiencing the profound loss of her husband, Dr. Richard Carlson. D…

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Democracy 2076: Shaping a Resilient Future for the United States 49:31

10M ago49:31

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Join Dr. Paul Zeitz for an enlightening conversation with Aditi Juneja as she shares her inspiring journey from the granddaughter of refugees to a leading democracy reformer. Discover how she's dedicated her life to strengthening the United States’ democracy and transforming it for the better. Explore her visionary initiative, Democracy 2076, which…

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EOP: Building #UnifyUSA for Constitutional Transformation 18:26

11M ago18:26

18:26

In this special Emergency Opportunity Podcast, Dr. Paul Zeitz is introducing #UnifyUSA, a groundbreaking movement with the power to transform our social, economic, and political systems. Dr. Zeitz passionately diagnoses the current state of the United States, highlighting the constitutional rot that has plagued the nation for centuries. He calls fo…

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Action for a Strong U.S. Democracy from Crosspartisan Business Leaders 44:54

11M ago44:54

44:54

In this episode, Dr. Zeitz is talking with Daniella Ballou-Aares, Founder and CEO of the Leadership Now Project, a national membership organization of business and thought leaders committed to addressing and rejuvenating American democracy. They’re discussing her journey from the corporate world to the heart of American democracy, shedding light on…

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Solving the Climate Emergency in the Face of a Teetering Democracy 50:41

11M ago50:41

50:41

In this eye-opening episode, join Dr. Zeitz as he welcomes Margaret Klein Salamon, the passionate author of the second edition of "Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth,” and Rabbi Arthur Waskow, founder of the Shalom Center and a renowned spiritual leader and historian, as they dive deeply into the urgent call …

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We Are Not Broken: Jesse Leon's Journey of Healing and Hope 43:45

12M ago43:45

43:45

In this episode, Dr. Zeitz sits down with Jesse Leon, author, speaker and powerful advocate for change. Jesse’s story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. A survivor of childhood sexual violence and sex trafficking, Jesse shares his harrowing yet triumphant journey from darkness to empowerment. His memoir "I'm Not Broken" serves as a gui…

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Climate Defiance Holds Biden Accountable for Broken Promises 37:29

1y ago37:29

37:29

In this episode, join Dr. Zeitz as he engages in a powerful conversation with Rylee Haught and Jay Waxse, dynamic leaders of Climate Defiance. This youth-led movement is fervently dedicated to leveraging disruptive, peaceful, and direct actions to drive swift and comprehensive change to avert the gravest consequences of the climate emergency. Born …

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The Path of Love as the Foundation for Revolutionary Optimism 53:52

1y ago53:52

53:52

Dr. Zeitz explores the path of love and interspirituality as the foundation for revolutionary optimism with Rabbi Shefa Gold and Reverend Matthew Wright as it aims to connect and weave together people of faith, across all religions and non-believers, that may connect humanistically–so that together we can connect, inspire, and heal, and we can embr…

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Time for Radical Reparations and Radical Truth-Telling 45:07

1y ago45:07

45:07

Join Dr. Paul Zeitz as he engages in a powerful conversation with Professor Marcus Anthony Hunter and Dreisen Heath, prominent leaders in the racial equity and reparative justice movement. In this episode, they discuss the moral imperative and urgency to implement radical reparations and radical truth-telling as a critical step in healing the soul …

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Marianne Williamson, 2024 Presidential Candidate, Calls for a Revolution for Justice and Love 47:45

1y ago47:45

47:45

In this episode, Dr. Zeitz sits down with Marianne Williamson, a renowned author, political activist, and spiritual leader who is pioneering a new politics of love. Together, they delve into Marianne's transformative journey and her vision for a society rooted in love and compassion. Discover how Marianne's unique blend of political and historical …

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Renegade for Peace and Justice: A Conversation with Congresswoman Barbara Lee 26:59

1y ago26:59

26:59

Join us on this special Juneteenth 2023 episode, as we welcome Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a true champion for peace and justice. In this heart-to-heart conversation, Congresswoman Lee shares her remarkable journey and leadership legacy in the fight against global AIDS, reflecting on her impactful encounter with Dr. Paul Zeitz twenty-three years ago…

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Ignite Transformation with Revolutionary Optimism! 2:16

1y ago2:16

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Join Dr. Paul Zeitz on a transformative journey with Revolutionary Optimism. In a world overshadowed by despair, this inspiring series explores a new era of hope and transformation. From the urgent need to save our planet to the challenges and roadblocks we face in creating social change, each episode delves into the insights, strategies, and tools…

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Dialogue of the Heart: Exploring Hasidism and Interreligious Engagement with Rabbi Or Rose 1:28:40

1y ago1:28:40

1:28:40

Rabbi Or N. Rose is a scholar of Hasidism and Neo-Hasidism who is deeply involved in interreligious dialogue. He is the Director of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership at Hebrew College in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, and co-editor of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: Essential Teachings. In this episode, we explore Rabbi Ro…

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New Monastics Roundtable: Silence, Change, and Work with Deepa Patel 1:21:30

1+ y ago1:21:30

1:21:30

In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion of spiritual issues with our friend, Deepa Patel. In Part I, we explore the question of what it means to take a vow of silence in our world, and talk about the value and meaning of silence. In Part II, we talk about the difficulty of changing ourselves or anyone else when we are not necessarily vulne…

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In Search of Interspiritual Truth: An Interview with John Thatamanil 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

53:53

“If I'm truly, as a Christian, to affirm that core affirmation that God did, in fact, so love the world, then divine disclosure must be happening far beyond the boundaries of the Christian tradition. If that's true, then how God engages in self-disclosure under different vocabularies, under different practices, under different modes of being must m…

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In Search of Truth in Journalism: An Interview with Dawn Araujo-Hawkins 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

“The job of a journalist is to call a spade a spade. If something is racist, if it's homophobic, if it's xenophobic, it's our job to say that, to at least provide the context, the data, the evidence to show that that is true and to be as explicit as we can about it.” – Dawn Araujo-Hawkins Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of …

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In Search of Truth in Physics: An Interview with Zeeya Merali 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

52:01

“I went there originally to go and speak to him about his ideas for the origins of space and time, but in the back of my mind, I wanted to ask him about his practices meditating, just as an aside maybe” – Zeeya Merali Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. In this …

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In Search of Truth in Dreaming: An Interview with Rodger Kamenetz 49:37

1+ y ago49:37

49:37

“In dreams, in primary imagination, we have these experiences that have a sense of awe, or of great joy, or of great love. When we're not in primary imagination, when we're in the waking life, we don't have those experiences. Our dreams bring us to that place and allow us to experience it, and then give us a template so that we can begin to live wi…

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In Search of Truth: Memoir and History with Sofia Samatar 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

42:02

“Everybody's stories are entangled.” – Sofia Samatar Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. In this episode, Amy speaks with author Sofia Samatar about her memoir The White Mosque and her pilgrimage to Uzbekistan in search of Mennonites who left Russia in the 19th …

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In Search of Truth and Justice: An Interview with Willie Francois III 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

40:35

“What does it mean to cultivate leaders who are building power inside prison?” – Willie Dwayne Francois III Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. In this episode, Amy speaks with Willie Francois about the intersection of theological education and incarceration. Wi…

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The Interspiritual Mandala: Creating a Personal Path with Edward W. Bastian 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Dr. Edward W. Bastian is an American-born filmmaker, scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, member of the Snowmass Conference, founder of the Spiritual Paths Institute, and the author of Interspiritual Meditation and Mandala. In this episode, we discuss how he found his way to Buddhism, the importance of learning-styles in religions, his meeting with Father …

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In Search of Truth: American History with Peter Choi 37:20

1+ y ago37:20

37:20

“We can't have a 100 percent completely accurate representation of the past. We're always going to have some kind of imperfect rendering that still insists on deriving meaning from the past. My sense is that it's not feasible or desirable to do away with myths. But I think we need better ones and maybe more conversation between myths.” – Peter Choi…

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In Search of Truth: The Bible and Mary Magdalene 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

50:14

“The more I saw in myself, the deeper I went into myself, the deeper I was able to go in the Gospel. It almost felt like the Gospel was showing a wound in the text to me. It felt like a very, almost tender, invitation, saying well, let me show you this. It felt sort of like an invitation saying, can you help?” Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast whe…

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Season Two Preview 1:49

1+ y ago1:49

1:49

Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. This season we take our curiosity and open-hearted questions on a quest for truth. We have fresh conversations for you about truth in biblical studies, physics, history and more. New episodes starting February 22. Sign up for …

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The Architecture of Circles: Exploring the Wild Woman Archetype with Chris Maddox 1:10:41

1+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Chris Maddox is the founder of The Wild Woman Project where she teaches women how to utilize the gifts of the Wild Woman Archetype in their everyday lives & how to lead women’s circles in their local communities. She is the organizer and facilitator of the beloved annual WILD WOMAN FEST, a women’s retreat-festival hybrid which fosters a deep connec…

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Art as Revelation: The Artist as a Spiritual Archetype with Netanel Miles-Yépez 1:00:43

1+ y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Though a professor of religion at Naropa University, and the author of numerous books on spirituality (and a frequent dialogue partner for our guests), Netanel Miles-Yépez is also a well-known artist, philosopher, and spiritual teacher. On this episode, we have asked Netanel to discuss his life at the crossroads of art and spirituality, the archety…

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