Best The School For Mystics Podcasts (2024)

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#160 – Richard Dawkins v. Ayaan Hirsi Ali

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The scientist poster-boy for atheism and an ex-Muslim, ex-atheist Christian have a conversation (not a debate) about worldviews (not God). One of our long-time listeners asked for our opinion on a ”debate” between Richard Dawkins and Ayaan Hirsi Ali: the conversation between the two of them raised many questions and points that resonated deeply wit…

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Preventing Relationship Dysfunction with Annual Relationship Check Ups with Dr. Edward James [Episode 135] 1:04:00

1d ago1:04:00

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Dr. Edward James III and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the importance of using prevention methods in your relationship. Dr. Edward discussed many communication ideas for couples looking to repair or deepen their connection. Dr. Edward discusses his experience as a therapist and professor in this episode of the Intentional Clinician. In addition, Dr. E…

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Magic and Manifestation - Can You Really Pull A Rabbit Out of Your Hat? 35:09

3d ago35:09

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In this episode of Spirit Guides Mystical Mondays, Kelle Sparta and Joshua Radewan dive deep into the world of magic and manifestation. They explore how different traditions approach these concepts, emphasizing that we are all parts of the divine with the power to create and manifest in our lives. Kelle defines magic as energy work, highlighting th…

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UNLOCKING FERTILITY: Optimal Timing, Boosting Sperm Count, and Conscious Conception with Dr. Nathan Riley, The Holistic OBGYN 1:38:01

3d ago1:38:01

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The U.S. fertility market size accounted for USD 5.34 billion in 2023 and is expanding to around USD 8.69 billion by 2033. This is because more and more people are having difficulty getting pregnant naturally. Sperm counts are down, hormones are all over the place, obesity and diabetes are on the rise...so what can we do to avoid IVF? Our guest Dr.…

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Brother Timothy Jolley: A Monk’s Devotion to Love and Action 56:45

6d ago56:45

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Mark talks with Brother Timothy Jolley, a life professed monk of the Order of the Holy Cross, an Anglican Benedictine monastic community of men, associated with The Episcopal Church, located in West Park, New York. Br. Timothy joined the monastery over 50 years ago with a calling to serve a vocation dedicated to children’s education, spiritual evol…

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#159 – Answers-in-Genesis are getting a new leader …. and a Tower of Babel theme park!?

8d ago

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Recent developments in the YECist world, according to a scientist who’s been watching them closely for two decades In this episode, we talk to Dr. Joel Duff: a professor doing biological research at a secular state university, and teaching students that come from the Bible belt of the USA. He’s been a popular blogger for twenty years, and more rece…

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Do NOT ignore these sneaky red flags in relationship. When you should and should not get back with your ex. And "My high school girlfriend & her female fiancé tried to kill me." 1:12:28

10d ago1:12:28

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Submit your relationship question and/or crazy story at TheMedicinPodcast@gmail.com for a chance to be featured (can be anonymous) on the next show! This is the Chase + Mimi show - a whole new template of show - where we lighten your day, make you laugh while also dropping some legit relationship wisdom. If you like this style of show please let us…

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Ready To Become The Hero On Your Journey How To Discover Your Spiritual Roadmap 25:51

10d ago25:51

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In this episode of Spirit Guides Mystical Mondays, Kelle Sparta and co-host Joshua Radewan delve into the journey of spiritual and personal growth, offering valuable insights on becoming the hero of your own story. They discuss the importance of taking responsibility for your happiness, the stages of spiritual awakening, and the roadmap to personal…

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Dialogue 6: The Prayer in Ordinary Life 1:09:15

10d ago1:09:15

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This is the sixth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. T…

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Lori Adams-Brown: Surviving and Thriving After Church Abuse 49:50

11d ago49:50

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This week Kelly talks with Lori Adams-Brown, who has an amazing story of resilience and healing after religious abuse from her work in a prominent megachurch. As this podcast is launching, the Southern Baptist Convention is having their annual meeting to talk about, among other things, the role of women in the church (and honestly, the role of wome…

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#158 – A clash of wills in a Young Earth Creationist school system

15d ago

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Sparks fly when a Greek Orthodox evolution-accepting professor comes up against an Evangelical school headmaster bent on bringing in a Young Earth Creationist curriculum Why are we doing yet another episode on Young Earth Creationism? The biggest reason is because it’s still a very potent ideology in Christianity, especially within Evangelicalism. …

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Learning about Nonmonogamous Relationships and the Importance of Communication with Kelly Benzin LMSW and Brittani Decess LPC [Episode 134] 1:22:02

16d ago1:22:02

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Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Kelly Benzin LMSW and Brittani Decess LPC about Non-monogamous Relationships and the Importance of Communication. The conversation covers many aspects including: Myths and Facts of Non-monogamous Relationships, Important Terminology, Intersectionality, Judgements and Stereotypes, Cultural Bias, Intersectional Lens, Sa…

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The Identity Tango - Do You Have Two Left Feet? 26:23

17d ago26:23

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Join Kelle Sparta and co-host Joshua Radewan as they dive into the enchanting dance of personal growth and identity shifts. Explore the transformative journey of navigating the tango of transformation, overcoming limiting beliefs, and setting empowering goals. Discover insights on being present in the journey, shifting ancestral patterns, and culti…

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BUILDING FREEDOM: Leaning into authentic marketing to create a winning 6 figure digital product with Mike Gonzalez. 1:28:51

17d ago1:28:51

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Mike Gonzalez is the founder and owner of Freedom Builderz, a team of experts who helps their clients build, launch and scale online programs and digital products. And those clients have generated over $2 million in combined revenue in just a few years, so clearly they've figured something out! I (Mimi) have personally worked with this team to buil…

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 6 50:25

17d ago50:25

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This is the sixth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mystic…

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#157 – The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind

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“The scandal of the evangelical mind is that there is not much of an evangelical mind” (opening sentence of chapter one) It’s no secret that modern Evangelicalism is not noted for its intellectualism. In fact, with groups in our midst like Young Earth Creationists, Flat Earthers, anti-vaxxers, and climate change deniers, and the constant criticism …

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Drugs, Sex, and...God? A talk with Ryan Joseph Allen about Transformation 1:00:29

24d ago1:00:29

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Dr. Ryan Joseph Allen, Author, Speaker, and Transformational Coach, talks with us about his life's journey, which began with depression, addiction, shame, and alienation, and led him through a rollercoaster of ups and downs before he connected with God through the most unlikely of evangelists: His drug dealer. Dr. Allen shares with us how his exper…

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The United States is having its Pluto Return. What does this mean for us and humanity? Zooming out with Adrienne Abeyta (EP. 4 of 4) 1:34:25

24d ago1:34:25

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The United States is having its Pluto Return. 1778 was the last time we saw this! What does this mean for humanity? This is the 4th and final episode of our astrology series with Adrienne Abeyta. After zooming in on the various aspects and 12 signs of the Zodiac, now we are zooming out and looking at the bigger picture. Adrienne Abeyta is a profess…

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Dialogue 5: The Realm of the Heart 1:06:31

24d ago1:06:31

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This is the fifth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. T…

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How to Help Children with Anxiety and OCD in Small Steps with Dr. Stephen Whiteside, PhD, LP [Episode 133] 1:06:46

26d ago1:06:46

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Paul Krauss MA LPC and Stephen Whiteside PhD, LP speak about how parents and caregivers can learn to play an important role in helping decrease anxiety and OCD symptoms in children. Stephen Whiteside has authored a new book entitled "Anxiety Coach: A Parent’s Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD." Dr. Whiteside's book gives parents and careg…

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#156 – An expert’s proposal for this religion-making software in my brain

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In addition to enhancing hominid survival and reproduction, this software equipped us to become aware of and look for the Transcendent. Once again we’re asking the question: “why do we have this cognitive machinery in our head that predisposes humans to having spiritual experiences and religion-making?” But this time we talked to a scholar on the s…

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 5 38:09

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This is the fifth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mystic…

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Mystical Mondays - Ep 1: WTF - Spiritual Awakening - Is It Real?" 🌟 36:10

1M ago36:10

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Welcome to Spirit Guides Monday! 🎉 Dive into the enchanting realm of spiritual awakenings. Are they a glimpse into a higher self, or just a myth? 🤔 Join Kelle Sparta, a revered spiritual guide and shaman, alongside her insightful guest, Joshua Radewan. They’re here to unfold the mysteries of spiritual connection, growth, and awakening with vibrant …

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Final 6 Signs of The Zodiac: Strengths, Lessons, Misconceptions & Deeper Layers of Libra through Pisces. (EP. 3 of 4) 1:24:12

1M ago1:24:12

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In this episode we discuss each of the final 6 signs of The Zodiac in great detail. This is the 3rd of 4 episodes in our Astrology series with Adrienne. Adrienne Abeyta is a professional astrologer, serving humanity (like the Virgo she is) for 25+ years. Her teachings will help you see into the deeper layers of yourself and those you love. Adrienne…

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The Times They Are A Changin! 6:49

1M ago6:49

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As the transformation initiator that I am, my life and my work must transition too. As such, we have launched a new podcast called Spirit Guides. This show will be delivering amazing content to you 5 days a week. This podcast will continue but it will be publishing but it will be publishing the Monday episode of Spirit Guides each week. I recommend…

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Into the Mystic: How meditation and mysticism inform faith (in ways intellect can’t) 38:08

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Using Mark’s recent retreat at Holy Cross Monastery as a launching off place, we explore how mysticism, meditation, and contemplative traditions like monasticism can help answer questions, inform our beliefs, and offer insights into the divine that are deeper and more profound than those we find everyday churchgoing or scripture study alone.…

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#155 – “Is it all just in my head?” 50:30

1M ago50:30

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A retrospective journey through four years of episode releases had us asking this fundamental question. The short answer: of course it is! A few of the most recently released episodes prompted us to think back to about a dozen other episodes we’ve released in the past that focused on the cognitive machinery in our heads, and got us asking: are spir…

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The Future of Violence Prevention and the National Violence Prevention Hotline [Episode 132] 38:42

1M ago38:42

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Paul Krauss MA LPC shares the unedited audio of his interview with NBC 12 News in Phoenix, AZ. Paul Krauss MA LPC was asked to give a few quotes about the growing violence that Phoenix is experiencing due to gangs of youths forming in the suburbs and beating up (and filming) other teenagers. NBC 12 was particularly interested in the National Violen…

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First 6 Signs of The Zodiac: Breaking Down Strengths, Lessons, Misconceptions & Deeper Layers of Aries through Virgo. (EP. 2 of 4) 1:16:16

1M ago1:16:16

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In this episode we discuss each of the first 6 signs of The Zodiac in great detail. This is the 2nd of 4 episodes in our Astrology series with Adrienne. Adrienne Abeyta is a professional astrologer, serving humanity (like the Virgo she is) for 25+ years. Her teachings will help you see into the deeper layers of yourself and those you love. Adrienne…

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Dialogue 4: The Prayer Takes Hold 48:19

1M ago48:19

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This is the fourth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here. …

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Cosmic Sexuality, Tantra Explained 32:20

1M ago32:20

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🌟 Explore Cosmic Connections: Dive into "Cosmic Sexuality, Tantra Explained" on Spirit Sherpa Podcast! 🎙️💫 Delve into the depths of cosmic intimacy and sacred connection with us on the Spirit Sherpa podcast as we unravel the mysteries of "Cosmic Sexuality, Tantra Explained." Discover the transformative power of Tantra in enhancing your spiritual an…

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Thomas J. Oord: Relating to God Again After Deconstruction 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

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How do you re-engage with God after deconstruction? How do you get over some of those major hurdles--the violence, exclusion, injustice and other problems that make traditional theology hard to swallow? Thomas Oord--theologian, writer, professor, and director of the Center for Open and Relational Theology--talks with us about the book that he and T…

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#154 – Eastern Orthodoxy, symbolism and mysticism 1:04:53

1M ago1:04:53

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For some, the Bible takes on a deeper meaning when you read it less literally … exchanging certainty and rigidity for the fluidity of symbology, metaphor, and mysticism. If there’s one characteristic that sets Christian Fundamentalists apart from other forms of Christianity, it’s an over zealous commitment to a literal reading of the Bible. Exagger…

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Dr. Thema: Mental Health, Faith, and Reclaiming Yourself 51:32

1M ago51:32

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We are so blessed to talk with Dr. Thema Bryant, psychologist, minister, and sacred artist, about the connections between mental health and faith, and how both can work together to help us reclaim our authentic selves! We cover a LOT of ground, from religious trauma to ADHD to sexual intimacy to the power of prayer and, ultimately what it means to …

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The Most Important Astrology Conversation to Improve Your Relationships Immediately with Adrienne Abeyta (Episode 1 of 4) 1:34:37

2M ago1:34:37

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This conversation will show you just how powerful understanding your astrological natal chart can be as you navigate intimate relationships in your life. When you understand more about your own make up and how you relate to others, all your relationships can improve very quickly. This is the first episode in our Astrology series with Adrienne Abeyt…

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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 4 35:12

2M ago35:12

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This is the fourth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice. Resources: Turning to the Mysti…

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Mythology Series: The Valkyrie 25:59

2M ago25:59

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🌟 Unveil the Warrior Maidens: Journey into the Mythology Series with "The Valkyrie" on Spirit Sherpa Podcast! 🎙️⚔️ Dive into the legendary tales of Norse mythology with us on the Spirit Sherpa podcast as we explore "The Valkyrie." Discover the fierce and noble warrior maidens who guide fallen heroes to the afterlife. 🔍🛡️ In this epic episode, you'l…

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