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Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of students and consulted to governments and private corporations throughout the world.
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Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements.
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We live in troubling times. From pandemic to politics it seems we are perpetually confronting physical illness and high levels of emotional stress, anxiety, and depression. The End Anxiety Podcast with James Meade offers a lasting—and often immediate—solution in the practice of the Transcendental Meditation® program, as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Studies of the effects of Transcendental Meditation® on the mental states of its practitioners have been ongoing for over fifty years, and th ...
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Part 2 | How to talk to Mormon Missionaries: Second Edition
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In this episode, Pastor Wade Orsini and the Super Sleuth of Apologia Church Utah continue their interview with Ross Anderson. Ross Anderson has been a Pastor in Utah for decades and he recently co-authored a book called, "Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message," which details the recent changes made to the "Preach my Gospel: handbook that the …
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There’s no end to the number of ways we can have awakening experiences. It can come as an epiphany, a realization, a side-effect of taking a hallucinogen, a near-death experience, or even just a spontaneous event while sipping a cup of tea. While reports on such experiences vary dramatically, they consistently feature a high level of contrast betwe…
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Part 1 | How to talk to Mormon Missionaries: Second Edition
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In this episode, Pastor Wade Orsini and the Super Sleuth of Apologia Church Utah interview Ross Anderson. Ross Anderson has been a Pastor in Utah for decades and he recently co-authored a book called, "Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message," which details the recent changes made to the "Preach my Gospel: handbook that the LDS Organization use…
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Ahiṃsa is a term made famous outside India, in large part, as a result of Mahatma Gandhi's ‘non-violent’ approach to securing independence for India. It’s often thought of as pacifism, rejecting violence altogether. For some, that means non-violence towards fellow humans, and for others, it means non-violence towards all living beings. As is often …
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Wisdom is of little use unless it’s shared, however it can go to waste if it’s shared where it isn’t wanted. It can even have a damaging effect if it’s shared where it’s unwelcome. So when you have wisdom that you know would be valuable, knowledge about Vedic Meditation for example, how can you inspire others to receive that wisdom willingly? Thom …
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Part 2: Was Christianity a Mushroom Fertility Cult?
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Jeremiah and Andrew continue their interview with Wess Huff on the claims of John Marco Allegro who claims that Christianity began as a Mushroom Fertility Cult. Is it true? Did Christianity originate from Hallucinogenics? Tune in to find out! You can find out more about Wes here: Website YouTube Wess also has a new series out on YouTube that you do…
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One of the mistakes often made by those outside of India is to look at Vedic symbology in superficial terms. The Shiva Lingam is one such symbol. Frequently viewed as a representation of male and female genitalia, it actually has a much deeper and richer significance than this. Thom gives us an entry-level look at the subject in this episode, corre…
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Part 1: Was Christianity a Mushroom Fertility Cult?
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Jeremiah and Andrew interview Wess Huff on the claims of John Marco Allegro who claims that Christianity began as a Mushroom Fertility Cult. Is it true? Did Christianity originate from Hallucinogenics? Tune in to find out! You can find out more about Wes here: Website YouTube Wess also has a new series out on YouTube that you do not want to miss! C…
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All of us are used to perceiving the world around us in terms of varying objective characteristics; hard and soft, hot and cold, solid and fluid, and so on. We might even attribute subjective qualities to the world around us; hostile, inviting, harsh, comfortable… But does it make sense to attribute ‘personality’ to the world around us? In the Vedi…
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Pentecostal Holiness, The UPCI, & William Branham
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In this episode, Jeremiah and Andrew interviewed a few different individuals who had recently left intensely legalistic cults. You do not want to miss this episode to get a stunning look at how the grace of God transformed the lives of these individuals. Check out our Sponsors for this Episode: Cultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonpr…
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It’s another Q&A episode with Thom, answering questions with a common thread of consciousness running through them. He starts off by tackling the question of consciousness and AI, before exploring the consciousness of cows, and bulls for that matter, and what it is about their consciousness that makes them sacred (Hint:evolution is the only thing t…
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Join us for the final segment of our extended series as we talk about the Beatles, the Maharshi, and the lasting influence Hinduism has had on the West. Check out our Sponsors for this Episode: Cultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus membership at beem…
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How Do I Alleviate the Suffering of Others?
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The desire to help others is baked into human DNA, and the sight of someone suffering often triggers a need to take action. This is one of the reasons our species has been able to thrive. Often, however, our attempts to alleviate the suffering of others don’t succeed, not necessarily because of lack of effort or misguided intentions. It’s because t…
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Join us as we continue our extended series on Hinduism as we give a comprehensive overview of the Hindu gods & and primary sources such as the Bhagavad Gita & The Vedas. Check out our Sponsors for this Episode: Cultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus m…
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Desire is one of the most misunderstood facets across all Wisdom traditions. Teachers often teach, and readers often misinterpret, some of the writings of the texts, both from Veda as well as other ancient wisdom cultures, as meaning that desire is bad, or that the key to enlightenment is to eliminate our desires. One such example of this misunders…
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Join us as we take a look at the ancient origins of yoga & its relation to the gods of India. Is yoga just stretching? Is there a spiritually dangerous component that’s inseparable from its practice? Tune in to find out! We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftersho…
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While most of us think of hair in terms of current fashion trends and style ourselves accordingly, (or not!), most long-lasting schools of thought still have customs related to hair based on traditions that have lasted millenia. The Vedic worldview is no different, and in fact, many of the traditions related to the hair can be traced back to Vedic …
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Join us as we take a brief look at recent presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy who’s also a devout Hindu from the Brahman caste. Is Viveks worldview compatible with “Freedom of Religion“ & that “ All men are created equal & endowed by their creator with certain alienable rights?”. Tune in to find out! We cannot continue without your support! If y…
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Spiritual leaders are often perceived as being stern and serious, in some cases even humorless. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, while he could be serious when needed, was famous for his smile, his laugh, and his sense of humor in general. In this episode, Thom shares some anecdotes from his 26-plus years of being with Maharishi, where Maharishi put his sens…
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Part 2: Leaving Hinduism: Ex Brahmin Tells All
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Join us, as we continue our conversation with Sandeep as he shares how he came out of Hinduism.By Jeff Durbin
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Silent retreats and cave retreats are nothing new and have been around for millenia, giving seekers an escape from the demands of daily life and a chance to simply let the mind be with itself. A modern twist on this is the use of Dark Room Retreats, a growing business model where the cave might be swapped for a cabin, and food and other needs are p…
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Leaving Hinduism: An Ex Brahmin Tells All
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Join us, as we talk with Sandeep, who grew up in India, as a devout Hindu Brahmin. What exactly is it like growing up in India? What was the catalyst for him to begin questioning his beliefs & eventually leave Hinduism? Tune in to find out! Check out our recent sponsors for this special episode: Mythologie Candles is a USA-based, Christian-owned bu…
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Ayurveda is often defined as “the science of life, but this definition is somewhat simplistic, and doesn’t fully describe the origin and intent of the word. In this episode, in answer to a listener’s question, Thom gives a deeper explanation of the subject, including its origins and a fuller description of its meaning. This question and answer sets…
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How to Move Forward from a Divorce or Separation
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A quick scan of the internet tells us that divorce and separation rank highly for most people as far as stressful events go, often coming second only after the death of a loved one. This is not surprising, given how much weight is put into the idea of committed relationships being permanent in most cultures around the world. Thom reminds us in this…
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Part 2 | The Baha'i Faith: A Critical Examination
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We continue our discussion on the Baha'i cult with our guest Steve Matthews as we dive into what the Baha'is believe, and then offer a critique and Christian response to this group that has millions of followers around the globe. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here - Another recent interview on the Baha'is with …
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