Psychologist Ryan Rominger joins me once again to talk about the phenomenon and research of NDE's. We talk about the similarities and differences between NDE's and how cultural and religious/spiritual views affect the experience. We discuss the debate between the origins of NDE's as being physical or spiritual. We cover the affects that NDE have on…

The SECOND of a two-part show exploring what we can learn about disability from C.S. Lewis’s doctor. Dr. Robert Havard wrote the appendix in The Problem of Pain. Joining William O’Flaherty to co-host this interview is Connor Salter. Our guests are Dr. Zachary Schmoll and Levi Anderson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Zachary D. Schmoll (PhD, F…

The first of a two-part show exploring what we can learn about disability from C.S. Lewis’s doctor. Dr. Robert Havard wrote the appendix in The Problem of Pain. Joining William O’Flaherty to co-host this interview is Connor Salter. Our guests are Dr. Zachary Schmoll and Levi Anderson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Zachary D. Schmoll (PhD, Fa…

Interview with Sørina Higgins about her audio-only work C.S. Lewis: Writer, Scholar, Seeker. It’s part of The Great Courses and available through Audible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See a video version of this Interview on YouTube (IS live-action): Buy the audiobook Author Website The Oddestinkling Site Other Useful Links: Knowing and Underst…

Therapist Ryan Rominger joins me to talk about his Kundalini Awakening. I reflect on my own Kundalini Awakening & how after our experiences our relationship with light and energy changed. We discuss our evolving understanding of God. We also compare the pros and difficulties that these awakenings had on our lives.…

Sorina joins me for a pt. 2 to our first episode. We go further in talking about neutral spiritual beings, faith vs. works, is there really such a thing as Christian orthodoxy, and much more!By Kendall

Josiah joins me again to discuss Pastor/Researcher Paul Wallis's books about Yahweh and how he differs from the creator God that Jesus revealed. We go into Old Testament passages that reveal Yahweh as a conditional, violent, and vengeful God. We discuss New Testament verses from Paul and Jesus that rebuke this God and reveal the true unconditional …

Interview with Sarah Arthur about her YA Fantasy novel, ONCE A QUEEN that releases January 30th. A mysterious manor house hides the keys to shocking family secrets—and portals to other worlds—in the richly woven opener to bestselling author Sarah Arthur’s young adult fantasy series. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See a video version of this Inter…

Adam Apollo and I discuss consciousness, science, and how that connects with AI. We cover aspects such as Free Will, intelligence, and awareness. We also talk about how AI will affect the future and how to use it well. Adam explains his website that utilizes AI for gamifying regenerative environmental tasks. Find Adam on his personal website and hi…

Learn how you can read the Journal of Inklings Studies for FREE for a limited time (through 1/31/2024). “The Latest on C.S. Lewis,” tells timely news about Lewis and selected related authors. If you have news or other related information that you want me to consider sharing, email me here: info (at) essentialcslewis.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~…

Josiah joins me to talk about his spiritual journey from growing up in a mega church saturated in fear based end times theology, growing up and finding himself in a cult, to discovering healing and transcendence in creating sacred geometry/AI art, doing breathwork, and encountering spiritual figures on the other side. Discover Josiah's art and wise…

Master Reiki Practitioner Tricia joins me to talk about her religious upbringing and journey of healing through Reiki. We talked about what it is, where it came from, its relation to prayer, and much more. We also discussed the power and importance of learning how to work through discomfort. You can find Tricia on her website here.…

Theology student Tanya joins me to talk about how we read the Bible. We explore a lot of the assumptions we make in Western Christianity about set doctrine that early Christianity and Eastern Christianity view differently. We discuss many different areas such as Atonement, end times, who Jesus was, Holy Spirit, God, Genesis, and more.…

Here’s information about TWO Lewis-related events in 2024! Inklings Weekend in Montreat and 2. Undiscovered C.S. Lewis at George Fox University.“The Latest on C.S. Lewis,” tells timely news about Lewis and selected related authors.If you have news or other related information that you want me to consider sharing, email me here: info (at) essentialc…

Kevin Belmonte’s poetry has been set to music by Phil Keaggy, who had several friends create a wonderful album. Four of the 12 tracks related to C.S. Lewis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See a video version of this Interview on YouTube (not live-action): LISTEN to Pilgrimage here: https://philkeaggyfriends.bandcamp.com/album/pilgrimage https://a…

Environmental Philosopher Henry Kramer joins me to talk about humanity's relationship with nature and how wonder can help us recover the magic of the universe. We discuss different beliefs around consciousness such as animism, pantheism, panentheism, and panpsychism. We also touch on the power and important of phenomenology, symbols, and imaginatio…

Chris Pipkin from The Inklings Variety Hour joins William O’Flaherty to celebrate the upcoming C.S. Lewis Reading Day (it’s November 29th, Lewis’s Birthday). Chris and William talk about some of the books that Chris has either enjoyed the most or ones that hold a special memory for him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See a video version of this I…

My former Grad school classmate Sorina joins me to talk about the esoteric, occult, and magic. Sorina has studied Charles Williams Thoroughly and has a PHD studying these topics. Sorina and I talk about the Inklings (Lewis, Tolkien, Charles Williams, etc.) and their study/beliefs in these matters. We discuss such principles such as surrender vs. cr…

On this second solo episode I give an update on my life. I talk about my coaching training as well as what thoughts and emotions have been arising in my sessions as a client. I go on to explore how the movie Inside Out has helped me understand emotions better in my own journey and its connection with my Awakening. I also talk about insights I've fo…

How BAD of a choice is Greta Gerwig for Narnia? Is it even possible she could be a GOOD choice? How difficult is it to even adapt a book into a movie? These and other issues are addressed by Drs. Crystal Downing, Terry Glaspey and Charlie Starr.Here's a TRANSCRIPT of the audio ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See a video version of this Interview o…

November 29, 2023 is the 1st Annual C.S. Lewis Reading Day. Details for LIVE YouTube show on the 29h will be posted soon! “The Latest on C.S. Lewis” tells about recent news related to Lewis.Timely news about Lewis and selected related authors.If you have news or other related information about C.S. Lewis that you want me to consider sharing, email …

It was difficult to title this episode because we discussed so much! Elizabeth is my spiritual integration coaching teacher. In this episode we talk about her life growing up with abilities to see into the spiritual dimensions. We talk about her establishing the Hope community and her dream to establish a facility to help individuals ground after e…

Freud’s Last Session movie made a noteworthy premiere at AFI after the teaser trailer was released days before. It will open in New York and LA on December 22nd and expand to other areas in January.Timely news about Lewis and selected related authors.If you have news or other related information about C.S. Lewis that you want me to consider sharing…

What is the value of History? Could C.S. Lewis be considered a Historian? Alan Snyder shares about his book, Many Times & Many Places, where he and his co-author explain how Lewis used his vast knowledge of history in many of his works. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See a video version of this Interview on YouTube (not live-action): Purchase fro…

In this episode I talk with Jillian about the mystic and scientist De Chardin. We discuss how he understood evolution and its compatibility with science. We discussed some of his ideas on evolutionary psychology and oneness. We also touch on subjects such as AI, dystopia/utopia, and Sci Fi. You can find Jillian on her Instagram or buy from her new …

Timely news and information about Lewis and selected related authors. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Watch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/q1vHYocGi2k Dr. Peter Kreeft Virtual Event (on 60th Anniversary of Lewis's Death) -11/16/23 https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/?event=global-event-60-years-later-reflections-on-the-life-of-c-s-lewis-wi…

Timely news and information about Lewis and selected related authors. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Watch it on YouTube: Last “Latest on Lewis” Article Version Post https://essentialcslewis.com/2023/09/23/latest-on-lewis-september-2023-update/ Wade Center https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/academic-centers/wadecenter/ All About Jack Podcast: http…

Back on October 5, 2011, I released my first interview for what would become known as the All About Jack podcast. Over the years I have released a variety of interviews (usually by book authors) and done various features (like “essay chat”). What has been your favorite interview or feature? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Watch the 2019 Gresham In…

Dr. Kennedy was trained as a physician and neuroscientist, but found the medical field's answers to anxiety lacking. So he left and developed his own program using meditation and somatic techniques to reach the root of the problem. He also published and sold over 59,000 copies of his book "Anxiety RX." Dr. Kennedy joins me to talk about topics such…

Timely news and information about Lewis and selected related authors. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Watch it on YouTube:https://youtube.com/shorts/eQ1Oo2zw-ws Last “Latest on Lewis” Article Version Post https://essentialcslewis.com/2023/09/23/latest-on-lewis-september-2023-update/ Collectible Commemorative Coins Featuring The Lion, the Witch and…

C.S. Lewis’s brother, Warren Lewis is much less known of the two, but his life is still very interesting. Diana Glyer came across letters by him and ones written to him that provide an interesting story on its own. The Major and the Missionary gives the reader greater insight into Warrren’s life, while also adding to understanding his more famous b…

In this episode former pastor and current theology nerd Josh joins me to talk about what process theology is and how it views different theological points such as the atonement, afterlife, and understanding of God. We also touch on metaphysics, Buddhism, etc. Check out Josh's excellent podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-…

Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography by Holly Ordway takes a deep dive in how Tolkien’s Catholic faith was a central part of his life. In this second of a two-part interview, Holly tells William O’Flaherty more about the forty year span BEFORE The Lord of the Rings was published, details the extras material in the book (including an extensive pho…

IN THIS REPEAT: The first of a two-part round table discussion of The Hobbit - The book vs. The movies In book form The Hobbit has been available for nearly 80 years, but the third and final movie installment was just released late last year. No one suggests the three films are perfect adaptations, but how far off do they really miss the mark? Will…

Timely news and information about Lewis and selected related authors. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Watch it on YouTube:https://youtube.com/shorts/jC94h7egOlU Last “Latest on Lewis” Post https://essentialcslewis.com/2023/08/23/latest-on-lewis-august-2023-update/ Remember the Sign (C.S. Lewis Foundation) Oct. 13-15) https://www.cslewis.org/progra…

IN THIS REPEAT: This is the single interview done with Dr. Devin Brown about his book The Christian World of The Hobbit. I also did a five part series on his book. PLEASE NOTE: This stand-alone interview was recorded before the FIVE part series on the book was created. Devin Brown has written several books dealing with The Chronicles of Narnia, and…

Life and health coach Anna King joins me to talk about her journey with body image, eating, mind/body connection, yoga, dance, and much more. Find Anna at annakingcoaching.com and her yoga studio at manifestlubbock.comBy Kendall

IN THIS REPEAT: A chat with Drs. Don King and Hal Poe on writing. What can a person learn about how to improve one's writing from C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien? That was the subject Dr. Don King and Dr. Hal Poe addressed in a session I moderated to kick off a Creative Writing Festival held for high school students at Montreat College on March 31, 2…

Timely and timeless news and information about Lewis and selected related authors. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Watch it on YouTube: Last “Latest on Lewis” Post https://essentialcslewis.com/2023/08/23/latest-on-lewis-august-2023-update/ The New York C.S. Lewis Society (Lewis Manuscripts w/ Charlie Starr) http://www.nycslsociety.com/meetings C.S…

IN THIS REPEAT: There are a lot of biographies on Tolkien. Back in 2014 I shared about a SHORT one that is written by Dr. Devin Brown, author of several popular books on Narnia and Middle Earth. Dr. Devin Brown is back with another book about C.S. Lewis's (more famous) friend, J.R.R. Tolkien. This one is a brief biography simply called Tolkien. At …

IN THIS REPEAT: Learn about Holly Ordway's 2021 book Tolkien's Modern Reading with co-host Lisa Coutras. - - - - C.S. Lewis had many friends...the most famous was J.R.R. Tolkien, whom he worked with for many years at Oxford University. Just as with Lewis, there are many misconceptions about Tolkien. One is that he "read very little modern fiction, …

My friend Jr who I had on the podcast a while back shared this radio message with me and I thought it had a lot of wise gems so I decided to share it here as well. In two weeks I will publish another episode of mine. The description of the episode is: Purpose isn’t something you FIND. Instead, it is something you should seek to better UNDERSTAND. T…

Dr. April Staples joins me again to talk about mental health. We discuss the formation of the DSM and how insurance, psychology, and psychiatry are all connected. We talk about the pros and cons of being diagnosed with a mental disorder and how we define them.By Kendall

In this episode my good friend Kyle talks about growing up being attracted to men and first identifying as homosexual and then non-binary. I talk about my journey of belief and understanding of sexuality. We then discuss the pros and cons of both sides of LGBTQ issues and the higher spiritual perspective that we both came too.…

In this episode I was privileged to be able to talk with Dr. Holden who is a former professor, counselor, and current Editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies. We talked about the differences, similarities, and overlap between awakenings and mental illness. We discussed the difference between pre-rational, rational, and post-rational. Here is th…

In this episode I finally talk in depth about the meaning behind the name of the podcast "becoming who we are." I talk about my thought process behind some of the things I believe theologically, but recognize that understanding is a journey and in no way do I have everything figured out. Most importantly, I talk about what these beliefs mean to me …

This is my first solo episode. I talk about the podcast itself, a brief overview of my life after my awakening, and why I'm choosing to switch gears a bit in life. Follow me on social media and leave me some feedback! https://www.instagram.com/becoming_who_we_are/ https://twitter.com/BecomingWhoWeR https://www.facebook.com/kendall.mccullough…

Reuben joins me to talk about how he came to believe in ET's and got into channeling. We discuss the benefits and dangers of channeling. We also get into talking about the similarities and differences between Christianity and New Age. Find Reuben at Interviewwithed.org and Reubenlangdon.comBy Kendall

I sit down to talk with my friend former counselor, current coach James Henson to talk about how meditation & mindfulness have impacted our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual life in profound ways. These practices and ways of living have helped us gain more control over our lives and cultivate an attitude of thankfulness and curiosity. Find…

Psychologist April Staples joins me to talk about her spiritual journey and how that has impacted parenthood. We explore psychological models of development and how that information informs how we raise our children.By Kendall