Best Transforming Chaplaincy Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Heiser Was Wrong on Nephilim-Ken Ammi on Debunking Biblical Giants 1:00:00

1d ago1:00:00

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In this week’s show our guest is Ken Ammi an Argentinian-American Jewish Christian who attended private Jewish school and had his Bar Mitzvah in Israel. He was formerly involved in the New Age Movement and was a practitioner of Reiki, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung and the I'Ching. He has been involved in Christian apologetics as a researcher and lecturer…

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Meghan Allen's Thesis-Transforming Expectations: Analyzing Mexican Women's Connections To Culture As Transferred by Maternal Figures (Full Interview) 1:18:45

8d ago1:18:45

1:18:45

In this week’s our guest is Meghan Allen author of the following Thesis: Transforming Expectations: Analyzing Mexican Women's Connections To Culture As Transferred by Maternal Figures. We discuss Chicano culture and Mexican-American identity as described by feminist memoirs. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the…

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Atheists Inconsistent Attack on Bible: Review of Yahweh God Takes No Pity Documentary Part 4 & 5 2:03:38

27d ago2:03:38

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Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelso…

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Atheists Have No Answers! Review of Yahweh God Takes No Pity Documentary Part 3 (Correct Audio) 59:58

1M ago59:58

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In our previous podcast we featured two sections of our radio show (comprised 2 hour 15 minutes. We now present part 3 of our ongoing review of MythVision’s documentary decrying violence in the Bible. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitis…

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Atheist Uneducated Hit Piece Against Theism: Review of Yahweh God Takes No Pity Documentary Part 1 & 2 2:11:23

2M ago2:11:23

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In this week’s show my cohost and I tackle the recent attack on the Israelite vision of God depicted in the Hebrew Scriptures. This is discussed in the documentary mentioned above created by MythVision's host Derek Lambert. We appreciate his bold attempt at biblical criticism that falls into the debunking traps of counter-apologetics by being as na…

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Augustine's Jewish (Heretics, Atheists, LGBTQ, etc) Problem in Modern Culture 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In this week’s show we discuss the stigmatization and demonization of “the other” in western Christianity throughout the ages. We explore St. Agustine’s influence on the many heretic hunters of Christianity who use Jews as the boogie man and how that is now applied to other groups. St. Augustine’s rhetoric of carnal vs spiritual, Jew vs Christian i…

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Author Chaplain Stephen Faller: A Look at Professional Chaplaincy 57:54

3M ago57:54

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In this week's show our guest is Chaplain Stephen Faller, a New Jersey chaplain. He is the author of "Confessions of a Circuit Rider," a reflective journey through the realms of chaplaincy, disability, adoption, and spiritual midwifery. In his works he delves into the depths beneath the surfaces of pastoral care, offering insights and revelations f…

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Higher Strangeness Author Eric Bickernicks 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In this week's show we are joined by author and filmmaker Eric Bickernicks, he wrote Higher Strange and it's sequel Higher Strangeness. His first satirical novel was "Artifice" back in 2016. His latest work, "Higher Strangeness," is a surreal exploration of conspiracy culture, inspired by the likes of Q-Anon, Alex Jones, Pizzagate and the paranoia …

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A Response to James Tabor Analysis & Heirs of the Kingdom Book Narration 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In this week's show we continue our discussion based on the interview with Dr. James Tabor. We also feature a narrative of the book Heirs of the Kingdom by your host David Daniel Gonzalez Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Pa…

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Is the Book of Revelation: A Jewish Apocalypse? 59:56

4M ago59:56

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In this week’s show our guest is renown Biblical scholar and Professor of Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity James Tabor. Dr. Tabor is the author of nine academic books including Paul and Jesus and Paul’s ascent to Paradise. He has worked at a number of archaeological sites. Dr. Tabor has been featured in dozens of documentaries broadcasted on …

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Holocaust Memoir in Academia 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

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In this week's show we feature professor Charles Fischer who teaches humanities at Everett Community College in Washington, focusing on classic literature including Homer, Sophocles and Shakespeare. With a background in ancient Greek, a Ph.D. in English combined with a Master of Theological Studies degree from the Harvard Divinity School, Charles i…

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The Eunuch Book Author's Spotlight Charles Fischer 1:00:04

5M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

In this week's show we feature author Charles Fischer who teaches humanities at Everett Community College in Washington, focusing on classic literature including Homer, Sophocles and Shakespeare. With a background in ancient Greek, a Ph.D. in English combined with a Master of Theological Studies degree from the Harvard Divinity School, Charles is u…

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Transitions: A Journey of Chaplaincy and Yoga in Ireland’s Prisons with Gillian Hick 1:18:10

5M ago1:18:10

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Have you wanted to learn about transformative programming around the world? Listen to this inspiring conversation, where we’ll journey alongside Gillian, a chaplain-in-training working in Ireland’s prison system. We dive into chaplaincy, yoga, and transitions as Gillian shares unique steps Ireland takes to support people transitioning back into soc…

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Emotional Resilience with Sunil Joseph 1:23:52

6M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

In this episode, we explored powerful aspects of personal growth, healing, and emotional resilience, guided by Sunil Joseph. Drawing upon years of experience and the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Sunil shared stories and insights that shed light on the transformative power of empathy and self-discovery. As we delved into the transfo…

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Asylum: Bill Maher, Fareed Zekaria and Ian Bremmer Got It All Wrong (English/Spanish Interview) 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

In this week's show we discuss the topic that is on many people's minds due to the political climate. Julia M. Ponce-Vega Director of Immigrant Services at Mercy Center in Bronx, NY shares her expertise on the subject. We discuss the asylum crisis, immigration process and reprieve for people under political persecution, affected by social upheaval …

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Is Zionism Evil, Unjust or Anti-Democratic? 44:29

6M ago44:29

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In this weeks program we present an audio-documentary based on the book A Lamb Among Wolves: The State of Israel & Modern Anti-Semitism. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels)…

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The Finkelsteinization of The Gaza Conflict: An Uncensored Special Presentation 59:55

7M ago59:55

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In this week’s show out guest is Raphael, a religious Jew who lives in Israel near the West Bank. As students of history we are looking for answers to the ethical as well as moral concerns about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the latest episode of the Jimmy Dore Show Dr. Norman Finkelstein displayed many inconsistencies in his approach to the…

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Advocating for Transformative Programs in Prison with Kenneth Hartman 1:22:58

7M ago1:22:58

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Our guest Kenneth Hartman is an award-winning writer and prison reform activist who serves as the Director of Advocacy for The Transformative In-Prison Workgroup (TPW). TPW, or The Transformative In-Prison Workgroup, is a statewide coalition of over 50 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) dedicated to providing trauma-informed healing programs in C…

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The Passover Plot Book Review-Jesus Wars Series (Part 1) 27:51

7M ago27:51

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In this week's show we present a review of Hugh Schonfield's masterpiece "The Passover Plot." We discuss how the book is insightful but falls short with conspiracies which are not impossible but at times are grasping at straws to debunk the life of Jesus as depicted in the New Testament. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & R…

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The Passover Plot Book Review-Jesus Wars Series (Part 2) 38:52

7M ago38:52

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In this week's show we present a review of Hugh Schonfield's masterpiece "The Passover Plot." We discuss how the book is insightful but falls short with conspiracies which are not impossible but at times are grasping at straws to debunk the life of Jesus as depicted in the New Testament. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & R…

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Anti-Semitism Rising: Are Jews in League with Satan? 2:02:21

8M ago2:02:21

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In this episode we discuss Jörg Frey's book "Qumran, Early Judaism, and New Testament Interpretation." In it he perpetuates a diabolical form of interpreting the New Testament by using Anti-Jewish tropes instead of a careful examination of the texts, as he proclaims the following: "Dualistic concepts are rather used to qualify the enemies of the co…

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Exclusive Interview of Michelle Cameron Jewish Author of "Babylon" Book 59:33

8M ago59:33

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In the fist episode of Season 9 of Mystic-Skeptic Radio we have a special treat with as part of out program Raiders of The Unknown. In this episode we discuss Michelle Cameron's latest book "Babylon" that just day-viewed. She has written five books including: Beyond The Ghetto Gates (She Writes Press, 2020 )The Fruit of Her Hands: The Story of Shir…

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Unveiling Trauma: The Body’s Hidden Stories and Rebuilding Relationships with Lara Land 1:20:55

9M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

ATTENTION! A MUST LISTEN EPISODE! Join trauma-sensitive yoga practitioner and advocate Lara Land in an insightful webinar. Discover how trauma can arise from a single event, the absence of childhood needs, contributing factors, racial-based trauma, and the challenges of recovering from continuous daily traumas. Explore the impact of trauma on the b…

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Uncensored Presents: Tribute to Joel Goldstein: Psychedelics, Hippie Wisdom and Folk Music 38:34

9M ago38:34

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In this week's show we feature a tribute to friend of the show and supporter of The Farm Intentional Community, Dr. Joel Arya Goldstein. He passed away on July 10, 2022 at the age of 82. Him and his wife Betty Stevenson lived in Summertown, TN and were life long partakers of psilocybe cubensis or "Magic Mushrooms" and other natural hallucinogens. H…

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Jewish/Catholic Savior? Hebrew Catholic Confusion 18:25

9M ago18:25

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In today’s show we are doing something out of the ordinary I am planning to show how you can’t be part of two opposing worldviews and how Jesus cannot be a Jewish Messiah who became by default a Catholic savior. The main question I am asking is "How can someone claim to accept Jewish identity of Jesus while throwing all his former coreligionists un…

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Violent Revolutionary Jesus? Conspiracies, historical issues and contradictions from Rabbi Tzadok 31:47

9M ago31:47

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In this week's episode we discuss Rabbi Ariel Tzadok post called "The Torah of Yeshu HaNotzi versus the Gospel of Jesus Christ." He is featured on the History Channel's Ancient Aliens program and spearheads www.koshertorah.com working with Noachides, Jews and Christians teaching them Jewish concepts. In his post he discusses the following book: "Th…

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Mentorship and Belonging with Deuce Community Co-Founder, Campbell Lillard 1:14:40

10M ago1:14:40

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In this inspiring and uplifting webinar we sit down with Campbell Lillard, a fitness and non-profit professional who has been informed by his lived experience of our justice system with the decade he spent at Texas State Prison. In this webinar, Campbell discusses his childhood, how he became incarcerated, and the importance of mentors and how they…

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Exorcism & Demonology with Rabbi David J. Zucker 36:46

10M ago36:46

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Welcome to another episode of Mystic-Skeptic Media’s Raiders of The Unknown. In this week's show we discuss Exorcism & Demonology with Rabbi David J Zucker a retired medical chaplain who conducted a ritual to assist some medical staff. We explore biblical, rabbinic, medieval and historical Jewish though in relation to dark forces and rituals to con…

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Tending to our Resilience with PYP Facilitator, Vanessa “Nechi” Gutierrez 1:09:33

10M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

TW: Frankly, any conversation about Prison, Mass Incarceration, and most other topics we cover on the Prison Yoga Project Podcast come with a trigger warning. In this episode, Nechi shares stories of family abuse, early death, and other difficult topics. We feel it is our duty to share this information with you. Listen to this heart-breaking turned…

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Yoga Revolution with Author and Accessible Yoga Founder, Jivana Heyman 1:20:36

11M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Join Author and Accessible Yoga Founder, Jivana Heyman and Prison Yoga Project Communications Manager, Blaire Embrey in this captivating conversation as they explore the depths of yoga and its profound impact on navigating life's challenges. From the transformative influence of Jivana's grandmother to his experiences during the AIDS epidemic, their…

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Jewish Rapper Superstar Ari Lesser on Taking the Nazarite Vow 59:58

11M ago59:58

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We have a special treat for our audience. Our guest is musical artist Ari Lesser. He is a Jewish American rapper, singer and songwriter. He is known for his advocacy for the State of Israel and Jewish religious life and lifestyle. He studied political science, has performed with Gad Elbaz and Lipa Schmeltzer. He has spoken and performed at hundreds…

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A Case for Trauma-Care in Forensic Psychiatry with Trauma Specialist and European Program Director, Josefin Wikstrom 1:21:40

12M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

Welcome to the Prison Yoga Project Podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest, Josefin Wikstrom, the Program Director and Training Coordinator for Prison Yoga Project, Europe. For over 16 years, Josefin has been at the forefront of introducing yoga and dance into Swedish prisons, focusing on trauma-exposed populations. Now, she's taking…

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Jesus The Jew a historical reconstruction with Jeramiah Giehl 1:00:03

12M ago1:00:03

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In this week show we interview independent researcher Jeramiah Giehl who has researched the historical Jesus from a Jewish perspective Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). …

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Barth Erhman's Gospel of Mark Epic Fail! Passover 8 Day of Redemption/Meal of Messiah 45:17

12M ago45:17

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In this week's show we discuss the podcast "Misquoting Jesus" which recently discussed the Gospel of Mark. We explore how "The Messianic Secret" is part of Jesus epic journey of discovery and how Mr. Erhman misses the most important Jewish elements of this narrative. Another interesting Jewish tradition which points to description of the Meshiach i…

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Jesus vs Paul Royal Biblical Smackdown: Featuring The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast Host Bill Scofield 1:00:00

12M ago1:00:00

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We return to our segment The Legacy of Paul: Mystic, Heretic or Pagan as part of the Jesus the Israelite podcast. The host of popular podcast on Second Temple Jewish-Christianity joins us as we discuss the historical context of Jesus and Paul. Bill Scofield, our guest ,shares wisdom from Torah within the "apocalyptic" writings of apostles Mystic-Sk…

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Cutting Through Systems to Find Sangha in Texas with Terry Cortés-Vega and Mike Stanfield 1:23:17

1y ago1:23:17

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Join us for a remarkable episode as we delve into the captivating stories of Terry Cortés-Vega and Mike Stanfield. These two extraordinary individuals share a profound connection built on shared values, love, and service. Get ready to be moved and inspired as you listen to their deeply insightful conversation for the very first time. Terry Cortés-V…

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Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Trauma Therapist, Linda Thai 1:24:27

1y ago1:24:27

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In this brief hour-and-a-half discussion, Linda and Priscilla cover the topics of race, childhood trauma (Linda being a two-year-old refugee from Vietnam to Australia), internalized whiteness, addiction, finding mindfulness, and self-healing. Linda shares her personal experiences with all of these topics that naturally led to intergenerational heal…

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Jesus Ceasar's Messiah? Fail! The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son.Pass! 1:16:29

1y ago1:16:29

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In this week's show we discuss the book Dr. John D. Levenson which discuses the Pesach Korban (pascal sacrifice) and the Akeida (binding of Issac) both crucial Jewish stories in the Tanach which are considered meritorious and substitutional in both the biblical text and later tradition. We explore how these concepts were incorporated into the narra…

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Working with System-Impacted Youth ft Assistant Director of Prison Yoga Project, Nicole Hellthaler 1:55:45

1y ago1:55:45

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In this episode from March 2022, we are joined by Nicole Hellthaler, Assistant Director of the Prison Yoga Project. With years of experience working with incarcerated and system-impacted youth, Nicole will share her insights into offering "conscious discipline," mindfulness, and yoga as tools for the classroom and beyond. As a certified yoga teache…

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Is Jesus the New Israel? Fail! (Jesus and The Victory of God Author)-Part 1 38:02

1y ago38:02

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Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelso…

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Is Jesus the New Israel? Fail! (We put Cathecism/Jesus and The Victory of God Author to the Test)-Part 2 32:05

1y ago32:05

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n this week's show we discuss the concept of G-d in Jewish terms including "Revelation," "Prophecy" as well as Names of G-d and The Thirteen Attributes of G-d’s Mercy (Middot). In the second segment of our program we discuss how apocalyptic literature created confusion and made it appear that Jesus was introducing novel ideas in contrast with Fist …

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Cultivating Compassion with Author and Facilitator, Sara Schairer 1:17:29

1y ago1:17:29

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Sara Schairer is a global leader in compassion cultivation and the founder of Compassion It®, a nonprofit organization promoting daily compassionate actions and attitudes. As a senior facilitator of the Compassion Cultivation Training® (CCT) course at Stanford University, Sara has trained audiences worldwide, from Big Tech leaders to incarcerated i…

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Kosher Jesus? Fail! R. Boteach’s Book Review-Jesus The Israelite: A Jewish Commentary on The New Testament Ep 1.5 37:38

1y ago37:38

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Mystic-Skeptic Media presents Jesus The Israelite: A Jewish Commentary on the New Testament. In part 2 of our pilot episode we apply our own fail or pass criteria to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach's book Kosher Jesus https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/kosher-... A good review and discussion of this is available on this blog: https://www.torahmusings.com/2012/01/…

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Was Jesus a Revolutionary? Jesus The Israelite: A Jewish Commentary on The New Testament Ep 1 36:23

1y ago36:23

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Mystic-Skeptic Media presents Jesus The Israelite: A Jewish Commentary on the New Testament. We will explore the different interpretations available on the life of Jesus from a Jewish perspective. My cohost Nick and I will look at books, scholarship and available research which address the concepts described in NT. We will also bring in guest who c…

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Reclaiming Enoch: Rediscovering His Importance in Ancient Judaism and Early Rabbinic Thought 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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In this week's show we present a seminar presented at The Byron Sherwin Center called "Reclaiming Enoch: Rediscovering His Importance in Ancient Judaism and Early Rabbinic Thought." Rabbi Dr. Juan Bejarano-Gutierrez discusses the importance of the biblical figure of Enoch is increasingly clear to scholars of the Second Temple Period. Many Jews are …

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Introduction to The Phoenix ft Chris Spallina 1:22:13

1y ago1:22:13

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A fantastic throwback! Originally Recorded on 9-16-2022 On this special episode, Prison Yoga Project's Executive Director Bill Brown hosts Chris Spallina, the Program Manager and Meditation instructor for The Phoenix in New Jersey. Chris is a person in sustained recovery since May 24, 2018. Chris found The Phoenix while in treatment and transitione…

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When Your Partner Says #MeToo: Your Role And Responsibilities In Their Recovery Process Part 2 1:04:07

1y ago1:04:07

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In this week’s show our guest is Shaun Hamilton returns, a veteran of the US Navy. He previously served in the Navy as a submarine nuclear operator. He is the author of "When Your Partner Says #MeToo: Your Role And Responsibilities In Their Recovery Process." His book provides guidance to partners of survivors of sexual violence how to best support…

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When Your Partner Says #MeToo: Your Role And Responsibilities In Their Recovery Process Part 1 58:16

1y ago58:16

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In this week’s show our guest is Shaun Hamilton, a veteran of the US Navy. He previously served in the Navy as a submarine nuclear operator. He is the author of "When Your Partner Says #MeToo: Your Role And Responsibilities In Their Recovery Process." His book provides guidance to partners of survivors of sexual violence how to best support them th…

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Sitting in Circle with Executive Director of Center for Council, Jared Seide 1:17:27

1y ago1:17:27

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Jared Seide is the Executive Director of Center for Council. He has designed, piloted and coordinated council-based programs in prisons, assisted living facilities, youth groups, non-profits, faith-based organizations, social services, law enforcement agencies and more. Several of these programs include the "Co-Mentoring Project,” for emancipated f…

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Loving Awareness in Action: Redefining Social Justice with Dr. Sará Yafah King 1:24:10

1y ago1:24:10

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This episode was recorded 7/8/2022 Dr. Sará Yafah King titles and range of study extend beautifully and with great depth. A neuroscientist, political and learning scientist, medical anthropologist, social entrepreneur, public speaker, a mother, and more. At the cross-section of her meditation study and social justice, she joins us to speak of her j…

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