Send us a Text Message. We discuss how many passages in scripture aren't original and were copied from older texts, and how many seem to be out of alignment with what's considered right/wrong today by modern religion. Resources mentioned: Tribes, by Seth Godin Messy Spirituality, by Mike Yaconelli Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *sho…

Send us a Text Message. We continue the conversation with Robert and discuss fundamentalism and the fact that it's found everywhere: work, home, politics, etc. It draws a line in the sand that leads to division and violence, and a sense of "I'm better than you", and "I'm right and you're wrong". Resources mentioned: Tribes, by Seth Godin Our host, …

Send us a Text Message. We interview Robert Williams, who shares his long time experiences within the Apostolic church, and what ultimately led to his exodus. Later, with the help of a therapist, he was able to identify the unrealized spiritual abuse that had occurred, and work to heal those traumas. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *…

Send us a Text Message. We discuss chapters 1 & 2 of Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola. Have you ever wondered why Christians do what they do for church every Sunday morning? Why do they “dress up” for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do they have pews, steeples, and choirs? Most of what Christians do in present-day church…

Send us a Text Message. In this first RP date night episode, Nate and Celeste introduce an impactful book they read around 15-20 years ago when they first exited the UPC Church. Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola examines a multitude of Christian church practices that have been accepted as 'gospel' or 'from the bible', when in reality, they were ado…

Send us a Text Message. We wrap up our discussion with Kali J Banks regarding awareness, and how once you broaden your awareness, then your interpretation of scripture is beyond just surface level. When you go within yourself, you unlock the keys to the 'mystery' of the bible. So often we give power and reverence to a church building, but God is wi…

Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to forgive? What does it mean to love yourself? We speak with Kali J Banks about his book and what started him on the path to awareness. As within, so without. Resources mentioned: Awareness is Evolution, by Kali J Banks Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links …

Send us a Text Message. We wrap up our interview with Ron in this 3rd episode by talking politics, the 'biggest religion on the planet'. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https:…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ron talks about growing up with feelings of not being accepted, or measuring up, and then refusing to tolerate those same feelings within the confines of religion. Nate shares that he believes true peace is found when you're able to just be who you are, and that begins with accepting yourself. As Ron says, "…

Send us a Text Message. Ron talks about being raised Methodist as a kid, and also going to Catholic mass with his grandmother. He became spiritually curious as he grew older, and found out one of his buddy's father was a born-again Christian. They invited him to their church where he attended for a while. From there, he attended a trinitarian 'holi…

Send us a Text Message. Nate and Mason wrap up the last of this series by finishing the last of the 9 satanic statements written in the 1960s by Anton LeVey, while weaving in politics and (ex)evangelicalism. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.face…

Send us a Text Message. Mason finishes reading the list of sins found on the church of satan's website. Nate shares more about attending the local pagan market. And then they move on to the 9 satanic statements written in the 1960s by Anton LeVey. Resources mentioned: Prince - Super Bowl Halftime Show Polk County Pagan Market What we drank on the s…

Send us a Text Message. Nate shares how he recently visited a local pagan market with various vendor booths set up - and for clarification, pagan doesn't mean blood sacrifices, but a rather broad spectrum of non-christians. There were many craftsmen present - wood workers, jewelry makers, bakers, food trucks and various other booths. There was also…

Send us a Text Message. Happy 1st Birthday to Rettals' Pub! Join us as we talk about the past year plus plans for the next. We also manage to weave a bit of spirituality in and around laughs. Mason shares about a recent road trip he and his wife just took to New Mexico. And just like in life, while the mountains were beautiful, sometimes the valley…

Send us a Text Message. We wrap up part 4 of Celeste's questions by discussing that attachment brings suffering & pain, so your ego must 'die daily', as Paul said. If you've followed our podcast for a while, you'll find this is not a new topic, as many things circle back to this concept. Resources mentioned: The Zen Experience by Thomas Hoover Buck…

Send us a Text Message. We dive into part 3 of listener questions: "Do souls actually choose a plan to incarnate and live a life of pure evil? To torture and rape and murder the innocent, to wreak unspeakable horrors and take delight in these things? Is this a sick, twisted version of "ordered steps"? Or could it be the human spirit was rotten and …

Send us a Text Message. We dive into part 2 of listener questions: "The Bible makes the distinction several times between the soul and the spirit. Is the spirit our "human spirit", the fleshly part of us that has inherited DNA which defines our very characteristics? Can this human spirit make choices not in alignment with the soul's plan? (In churc…

Send us a Text Message. I've always been very much an individual who believes in free will. That there are good and bad consequences to every decision I make. That I'm ultimately in charge of where my path leads. You speak of "ordered steps", which is also referenced in scripture. This sounds like predestination, which eliminates personal choice. I…

Send us a Text Message. We discuss how its harder, but more rewarding, to work out your own spirituality (without it becoming legalism); how it's easy to follow someone else's laundry list of do's/don'ts & be spoon-fed their version of 'god' but it shortchanges our souls; that being surrounded by nature is its own kind of 'church'; and that sometim…

Send us a Text Message. Amanda talks about dreams of past lives; her spiritual (supernatural) abilities, even as a small child, that were hidden rather than celebrated; her first invitation to attend a small group reading by a Medium, and how a beyond-the-grave apology brought her and her husband joy and peace rather than fear. Our host, Nate, says…

Send us a Text Message. We finally get to talk with Amanda! She talks about her exit from the UPC and all the cool stuff that were the catalysts of that as well as the peace found outside the UPC. Let us know how we're doing or if you'd like to get a message to Amanda do so at https://rettals.pub/contact-us. You can also use that form to suggest to…

Send us a Text Message. Nate, a capitalist, blames the state of the nation on the Boomer generation because of their unfettered consumption and by putting their own needs and desires ahead of all others. Do you agree? Disagree? Let him know at https://rettals.pub/contact-us. You can also use that form to suggest topics, ask questions, or suggest sp…

Send us a Text Message. Mason and Nate talk about how their view of God has changed since their awakening as well as not serving tyrants. That said, how has your view of God changed? Let us know! Also, if you have any questions, concerns, topic suggestions, alcohol suggestions go to https://rettals.pub/contact-us/ and fill out the form! Étienne de …

Send us a Text Message. As always, Nate and Mason discuss the various issues with religions. Christianity generally and Pentecostalism specifically. Please join us as we talk about the pagan influences withing Christianity; among many other topics as well. Disagree? Have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Or have some spirits that you'd like for us …

Send us a Text Message. As always, Nate and Mason discuss the various issues with religions. Christianity generally and Pentecostalism specifically. Please join us as we talk about the pagan influences withing Christianity; among many other topics as well. Disagree? Have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Or have some spirits that you'd like for us …

Send us a Text Message. Does Pentecostalism = Voo Doo? Nate and Mason have the conversation. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Our producer, Duke, channels America's favorite president :) Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/surve…

Send us a Text Message. Nate and Mason discuss how reincarnation effects their spirituality. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Our producer, Duke, channels America's favorite president :) Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/surve…

Send us a Text Message. We would like to thank each of you for listening! We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year! We look forward to another year of community with you. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https…

Send us a Text Message. Nate and Mason discuss the idea of Samadhi. It isn't something that is easy to describe because there are no real translations of what it is. See the below YouTube videos: Samadhi Movie, 2017 - Part 1 - "Maya, the Illusion of the Self" Samadhi Movie, 2018 - Part 2 (It's Not What You Think) Samadhi Movie, 2021- Part 3 - "The …

Send us a Text Message. Nate and Mason discuss attachment and what that may mean (or not). Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub…

Send us a Text Message. I am Nate is redundant because I am is me and Nate is me = therefore I am that I am. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPu…

Send us a Text Message. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPubBy The Rettals Brothers

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Send us a Text Message. Relax into the flow of knowledge. Let it come as the Universe brings it to you. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub…

Send us a Text Message. All sorts of sexuality in this one... all in fun... kind of! Join us as we discuss the sexualization of God by Evangelicals. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Our producer, Duke, channels America's favorite president :) Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.fa…

Send us a Text Message. All sorts of sexuality in this one... all in fun... kind of! Join us as we discuss the sexualization of God by Evangelicals. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Our producer, Duke, channels America's favorite president :) Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.fa…

Send us a Text Message. Erin asks Mason: “Since your past life was female, does that change your views on gender?” Our host, Nate, says thanks. Our producer, Duke, channels America's favorite president :) Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: htt…

Send us a Text Message. "Amanda sent me some questions and I'm just going to randomly pull one. Okay. All right. Uh, many, if not most, cultures have a messianic figure. Does this change the sovereignty of Jesus Christ? And if so, how do modern Christians, how do modern Christians ignore this historical fact? " Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support …

Send us a Text Message. "Amanda sent me some questions and I'm just going to randomly pull one. Okay. All right. Uh, many, if not most, cultures have a messianic figure. Does this change the sovereignty of Jesus Christ? And if so, how do modern Christians, how do modern Christians ignore this historical fact? " Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast, the hosts delve into the intriguing realm of blessings and cursings within the context of general spirituality and offer listeners a deep dive into the world of blessings and cursings from a spiritual perspective, encouraging contemplation on the power of intention, belief, and language in our…

Send us a Text Message. "The hope that I think will come out of this or that will come is that you will have pockets of people who will come together, and it will be very much like it was 150 years ago, where you have these small pockets of people who come together, even if they don't like each other sometimes. But they're a community and they take…

Send us a Text Message. We talk politics: Are most Boomers consumers? Is there greed in DC? Have our elected officials lost touch with the everyday citizen? Taxpayers pay, and the elite pad their pockets. We talk religion: modern day religions often mirror government and institute similar controls. We think heathenry may be the answer :) Resources …

Send us a Text Message. We discuss multiple things in this episode. There's a common thread throughout all religions - that your ego needs to be 'weakened'. Even the apostle Paul said 'I die daily'. It's a struggle to be present in the moment, to have oneself under control. In the past, our ancestors put their blood, sweat, and tears into their lan…

Send us a Text Message. The Rettals' brothers discuss multiple topics, including on how their podcast has affected them in their everyday lives, both positively and negatively. What we drank on the show: Jameson Makers Mark Kin Euphorics Non Alcoholic Spirits Jim Beam Vanilla Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain af…

Send us a Text Message. Like a thimble of ocean water contains the essence of the ocean, the fullness of the ocean, (yet is not the whole ocean), so does our spirit contain the very essence of God, universe, whatever you call it. Find the divinity within yourself so you can be what you're meant to be. Resources mentioned: Kryon - Lee Carroll Alan W…

Send us a Text Message. We are gods and the kingdom of god is within us. "But that's heresy and blasphemy!!" Well, not according to the teachings of the Bible in Psalms 82 and Luke 17. Our host, Nate, says thanks. Support the Show. *show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Su…

Send us a Text Message. Is this the only life we get? Is the boring & pointless "do nothing but worship God forever and ever and ever" concept of heaven based in reality? Do we only exist within the matrix? If you've ever asked yourself these or similar questions, you're not alone. Resources: The Alchemist on YouTube Christina Lopes How to Experien…

Send us a Text Message. We discuss the power of belief, the power of the spoken word and your intent, whether blessings or curses. It's no wonder scripture says the power of life and death is in the tongue. Witches call it incantations, Christians call it prayer, Buddhists call it meditation, Atheists call it placebo. Our host, Nate, says thanks. S…

Send us a Text Message. Nate and Mason discuss the idea of Reincarnation and how they were each introduced to this concept. While modern day Christianity largely rejects this belief, there are several scriptures which reference past lives. Resources Mentioned: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss John, chapter 9 KJV Malachi, chapter 4:5 KJV What…

Send us a Text Message. Mason asks Nate more questions: 6. Can you share your thoughts on whether or not you see spirituality as a sign of weakness, (as compared to masculinity, tribalism, alpha-male mentality, etc) or do you see it as a sign of strength? 7. What's your thoughts on whether spirituality is a valid representation of reality? 8. What …