Best Christopher J Smith Podcasts (2025)

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SE07 EP12 - A Feast for Ear and Eye: The Alamire Manuscripts - with Dr. Emily Thelen 33:52

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Join Dr. Emily Thelen as she takes us on a tour of the masterfully illuminated manuscripts of the Alamire collection of Renaissance manuscripts from the Low Countries, and explains to us the Confraternity culture of Catholic society that brought about such wonderful masterpieces. Learn more about Dr. Thelen's work here: https://independent.academia…

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Listening to Your Inner Voice of Infinite Intelligence - Tama Kieves - C0636 18:16

2d ago18:16

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Tama Kieves graduated with honors from Harvard Law School but chose to leave a prestigious law firm to become a teacher and workshop leader. Her books include This Time I Dance! Creating the Work You Love (Penguin Publishing 2006), A Course in Miracles for Life Ninjas (Tarcher/Penguin 2014), A Year Without Fear: 365 Days of Magnificence (Tarcher 20…

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Collective Action & Resilience In the Face of Global Challenges - Margaret J. Wheatley - C0635 (1) 15:04

9d ago15:04

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Margaret J Wheatley, Ph.D. is an internationally acclaimed writer, speaker, and teacher. She began caring about the world's peoples in 1966 as a Peace Corps volunteer in postwar Korea. She is cofounder and President Emerita of The Berkana Institute, a charitable foundation that works with people around the world to strengthen their communities usin…

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#90: Enki, Legacy of the Fall with Robert Stanley 1:05:16

11d ago1:05:16

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In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore the ancient and the modern — from the fallen angels to the bureaucratic shadows of the state and its systems of control. SUBSCRIBE AND WATCH PART 2 HERE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alighton/subscribe DONATE: CashApp: ALOPodcast BuyMeACoffee.com/Patrickblack…

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The Wonder of Trees - Jean Shinoda Bolen - C0633 16:41

16d ago16:41

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Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D. is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and an internationally known speaker. She is a former board member of the Ms. Foundation, an advocate for a 5th UN World Conference on Women, a convener of the Millionth Circle Initiative, as well as a permanent representative to the UN representing the NGO, Pathways to Peace. She is the …

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Caring For The Land-The Land Cares Back - Pam Houston - C0466

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Pam Houston is a prize-winning author and professor of English at the University of California Davis. She cofounded the literary non-profit Writing by Writers and also teaches in the Institute of American Indian Arts, Low Residency MFA Program and at writers conferences around the country and the world. Her books include Cowboys Are My Weakness (W.…

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#89: The Architecture of Influence with Tyme Rider 1:49:24

25d ago1:49:24

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From Hollywood to music, to truthers, a discussion on the socially engineered architecture of our realm. DONATE: ALOPodcast on CashApp BuyMeACoffee.com/PatrickBlack GUEST INFO: On Rumble:⁠https://rumble.com/c/TymeRider⁠On Odysee: ⁠https://odysee.com/@tymerider:f⁠YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TymeRider369⁠Me on X: ⁠https://x.com/TymeRider⁠Me on …

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Crossing the Cultural Divide Through Empathetic Conversations - Edwin Rutsch - C0467

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Edwin Rutsch is a computer expert, a filmmaker, and the founding director of The Center for Building a Culture of Empathy. This center serves as one of the leading organizations of the global empathy movement and focuses on bridging social and political divides by designing a free online empathy training course and holding face to face and virtual …

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SE07 EP11 - A Church Musician’s Guide to the History of the Pronunciation of Latin - with Dr. John Pepino 57:11

1M ago57:11

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Looking for a historical and ecclesiastical framework by which to understand performance decisions about the pronunciation of Latin? Join Dr. John Pepino as he explains the origins of the Latin language and how we know anything about the pronunciation of classical Latin, describes the style and handing on of the golden age of Latin, discusses the r…

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The Self-Healing Properties of Microdosing LSD & Psilocybin Mushrooms - James Fadiman & Jordan Gruber - C0634 15:51

1M ago15:51

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James Fadiman, Ph.D. is former president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and Professor of Psychology. He has been professionally involved with psychedelics for more than 60 years and has been exploring the practice of microdosing psychedelics in depth, drawing on new research and extensive personal accounts from individuals worldwide. He is the…

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SE07 EP10 - Should Postludes Be Loud? And Other Organ Repertoire Questions for the Catholic Parish Organist - with Prof. Christopher Berry 40:30

1M ago40:30

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Join us as we outline strategies for making playing great repertoire every Sunday and feast day possible, even if you're a really busy parish music director. Prof. Christopher Berry, who will be teaching the Organ Literature course this summer at the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music takes us through some of the foundations for developing a game p…

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Upgrading Our Media Literacy - Shiv B. Singh - C0468

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Shiv Singh advises Fortune 500 companies and startups on strategy, marketing and how to succeed in the digital era as the Founder of Savvy Matters. Prior to starting his consultancy, Shiv was a senior executive driving marketing, innovation and digital strategies at Visa Inc. and PepsiCo. He has previously advised Ford Motor Company, Chanel, Genent…

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SE07 EP09 - Meditating on the Mysteries of the Lives of Mary and Jesus: Music of Heinrich Bieber and Franz Joseph Haydn - with Fiona Hughes 42:03

2M ago42:03

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Join Fiona Hughes, Artistic Director of Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble as we discuss music which will help you meditate on the lives of Christ and Our Lady, as well as the Passion and Death of Christ. We talk about Heinrich Biber's Rosary Sonatas, as well as Franz Joseph Haydn's Seven Last Words of Christ. Learn more about Three …

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The Enchantment of the World - Brooke Williams - C0632 14:11

2M ago14:11

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Brooke Williams is a naturalist and environmental writer who covers subjects such as evolution, consciousness, and his own ventures exploring both the inner and outer wilderness. He advocates for the preservation of wilderness. His writings also take us with him on his many treks into the deserts of Utah, where he lives with his wife and partner, t…

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SE07 EP08 - A Catholic Curriculum: A Model Music Program in a Classical High School - with Dr. Alexis Kutarna 39:24

2M ago39:24

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Looking for inspiration in building a Catholic school curriculum around the worship of God and the sacred arts? Join us for a discussion about the Ordinariate's Cathedral High School in Houston, Texas as Dr. Alexis Kutarna, Head of School, explains how they built both the building and structure of the school to support an encounter with Christ in t…

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Living Through Our Dying - Katy Butler - C0465

2M ago

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Katy Butler is a journalist and speaker on doctor-patient communication and the choices families face near the end of life. She is the author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door (Scribner 2014) and The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life (Scribner 2019) Tags: Katy Butler, community, quality of life, advance medicine, Western medicin…

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SE07 EP07 - Is Formality Inauthentic or Insincere? Understanding Excellence in Ars Celebrandi in American Catholic Parishes - with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone 42:38

2M ago42:38

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What does the phrase ars celebrandi really mean and what does it have to do with the spiritual lives of priests and the lay faithful? What are means of acheiving excellence in ars celebrandi? Are there special challenges that American Catholics face in entering into the sacred liturgy celebrated well? Why is working to cultivate the reverent celebr…

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Embracing Life’s Changes As We Age - Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. - C0631 16:21

2M ago16:21

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Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. received her Masters of Theological Studies and Doctorate in History and Critical Theory of Religion from Vanderbilt University with post-graduate work in Spiritual Counseling at the New Seminary in Manhattan. She, specialized in adult development and ritual studies. She has served on the faculties of Pepperdine, Loyola Marymou…

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SE07 EP06 - The Liturgical Compositions and Eucharistic Poetry of St. Thomas Aquinas - with Fr. Innocent Smith, OP 47:29

2M ago47:29

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Join Fr. Innocent Smith, OP, as he takes us on a tour of St. Thomas Aquinas' poetry and compositions for Corpus Christi. We discuss Aquinas' training in poetics, his liturgical horarium and experience, how the commission to write texts for Corpus Christ came about, and spend time on the rich theology and poetry of his works for the feast. Read more…

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Jesus-An Internal Spiritual Guide - Marianne Williamson - C0630 19:27

2M ago19:27

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Marianne Williamson is the author of many books. Throughout her career she has worked on such issues as poverty, anti-hunger, and racial reconciliation. She’s a leader of spiritually progressive circles. Six of her published books have been New York Times bestsellers, including A Return to Love. She has participated in two Presidential campaigns an…

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#88: The Legal Identity Decoded with Robert Michael & Peter Stone 2:04:16

3M ago2:04:16

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A master class on true law! Robert Michael and Peter Stone deconstruct the legal system and the foundations of the false legal identity along with common misconceptions. SUPPORT THIS WORK: ALOPodcast on CashApp (Preferred)BuyMeACoffee.com/PatrickBlack

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Exploring Pockets of Wildlife In Urban Settings - Christopher Brown - C0628 14:15

3M ago14:15

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Christopher Brown is an accomplished lawyer and has worked on two Supreme Court confirmation hearings. He has also been general counsel for several technology companies. His varied experiences span from restoring prairies to reporting from Central American war zones. He’s author of three award-nominated science fiction novels. His current nonfictio…

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SE07 EP05 - Short on Singers or Dough? Enter Concertato Motets. - with Dr. Janet Hunt 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Discover a genre designed for choirs with limited forces and money with our guest, Dr. Janet Hunt. We discuss the origins of the concertato motet, various composer who composed in this genre, texts set, and liturgical use of the pieces. Dr. Janet E. Hunt, FAGO, received performance degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Southern Methodist University, a…

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New from GSG: IN MEDIA RES 2:10

3M ago2:10

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Hey travelers! Director here, hoping you'll check out Good Story Guild's latest series. Listen to the trailer now, then head on over to the feed! *** In Media Res: A Hollywood Odyssey in Five Acts When Alex Eli (Kyle Prue) is plucked from obscurity and offered the role of franchise megalith Jack Stellar, booking the gig is only the beginning. In a …

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The Dance of Co-Creation After Death - Christina Rasmussen - C0464

3M ago

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Christina Rasmussen is an internationally recognized grief educator and founder of Life Reentry Institute and Seconds First. She has helped countless people break out of what she coined as the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. She is author of Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again (Hay House 2013) a…

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SE07 EP04 - When and Why Did Ut Change to Do? And Other Historical Questions about Solfège - with Dr. Charles Weaver 41:20

3M ago41:20

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Dr. Charles Weaver joins us to outline a history of solfège and the practical and theoretical knowledge that arises from employing the early hexachordal system to understanding and singing Gregorian chant. Learn more about Dr. Weaver here: https://www.juilliard.edu/music/faculty/weaver-charles and here: https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/fa…

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#87: Seeing Through the Artificial Self with Christopher J. Smith 1:22:12

3M ago1:22:12

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A philosophical discussion with author and speaker Christopher J. Smith, centered around exposing the artificial self and the limitations of the experiential realm. SUPPORT THIS WORK: ALOPodcast on CashApp BuyMeACoffee.com/PatrickBlack

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Rewiring Our Brain For Resilience with Linda Graham C0332 14:31

3M ago14:31

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Linda Graham, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist and meditation teacher in full-time practice in the San Francisco Bay area. She integrates her passion for neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational psychology through trainings, workshops, and conferences. She publishes a monthly e-newsletter entitled Healing and Awakening Into Aliveness and Wholenes…

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SE07 EP03 - Singing the Credo: Historical Origins and Development - with Dr. Harrison Russin 43:58

3M ago43:58

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What are the origins of the liturgical use of the Credo? Do we still have the original melodies to which it was sung? How did the singing of the Credo develop during the medieval period into the Renaissance? Dr. Harrison Russin joins us to answer these questions. Learn more about Dr. Russin here: https://www.svots.edu/people/rev-dn-dr-harrison-basi…

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#86: Growing Up Satanic with Alandra Markman 1:42:46

3M ago1:42:46

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We sit down with Alandra Markman, a courageous survivor who shares his harrowing journey of growing up in a satanic family and enduring unimaginable abuse. Alandra opens up about the terrifying experiences of satanic ritual abuse and its lasting impact, while exploring the history and practices of satanic rituals, the psychology behind cult behavio…

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The Literary Life - Willis Barnstone - C0331 15:55

3M ago15:55

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Willis Barnstone is a poet, translator, biblical scholar, memoirist, anthologist, teacher, and painter. He is a former O’Connor Professor of Greek at Colgate University, Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature at Indiana University, a Guggenheim Fellow, and winner of numerous literary awards, including the Emily Dickinson, Lannon, and W. …

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SE07 EP02 - How Did the Parts of the Mass Ordinary Get Arranged into Groups in the Kyriale? with Dr. Andrew Kirkman 36:17

3M ago36:17

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How did we end up with a Kyriale in the Graduale Romanum, with its 18 Masses, group of Credos, and ad libitum section? Find out the specifics, as well as the general trends and conditions that brought about this organization in the liturgy. Find out more about Dr. Andrew Kirkman and his work here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/music/k…

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SE07 EP01 - Building a Great School & Parish Sacred Music Program in a Rural Community - with Kelsey LaCour 52:33

4M ago52:33

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We're back with season 7 and we've got an inspiring story of building up people, a parish and school, and fostering vocations through a sacred music education program and some elbow grease. Listeners can learn more about the program profiled in this episode, and access LaCour's free-use lesson plans and resources by visiting http://epiphanysacredmu…

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The Rhythms Of Creativity - Eric Maisel, Ph.D. - C0327 12:04

4M ago12:04

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Eric Maisel, Ph.D. is a licensed family therapist, a creativity coach, and author of more than 40 books. He also conducts writing workshops and trains creativity coaches. His books include Life Purpose Boot Camp: The 8 Week Breakthrough Plan for Creating a Meaningful Life (New World Library 2014), Secrets of a Creativity Coach (Motivational Press 2…

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#85: The Stone of Exile 1:38:59

4M ago1:38:59

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A journey through the enigmatic origins of the legendary Black Stone and the elusive Black Goo. Discover the legend of the jewel that fell from Lucifer's crown, an artifact shrouded in mystery, hidden in religious texts. We delve into ancient legends, celestial events, and Earth's profound connection to meteors and comets. SUPPORT: ALOPodcast on Ca…

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Perseverance is a Conscious Choice - Margaret J. Wheatley - C0171 14:22

4M ago14:22

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Margaret Wheatley is an internationally acclaimed writer, speaker, and teacher. She began caring about the world's peoples in 1966 as a Peace Corps volunteer in postwar Korea. She is cofounder and President Emerita of The Berkana Institute, a charitable foundation that works with people around the world to strengthen their communities using the wis…

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Shifting Our Perspective from Information to Wisdom - Douglas Grunther - C0627 15:44

4M ago15:44

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Douglas Grunther is the creator and host of the “Woodstock Roundtable” an award winning radio talk show covering philosophy, depth psychology, and spiritual insight. He is also a dreamwork facilitator. He is the author of The Quantum & The Dream: Visionary Consciousness, AI, and The New Renaissance (Epigraph Books 2024) Interview Date: 11/15/2024 T…

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Tips On Writing And Publishing Your Memoir - Brenda Peterson - C0315 9:58

4M ago9:58

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Brenda Peterson is a novelist, nature writer, and writing teacher. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and O: The Oprah Magazine. Her books include Build Me an Ark: A Life with Animals (W. W. Norton 2001), Duck and Cover (Backinprint.com 2004), I Want to Be Left Behind: Finding Rapture Here on Earth (Da Capo Press 2010) an…

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The power of Art to Enhance our Well-Being -Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross - C0626 12:16

5M ago12:16

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Susan Magsamen is the founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, Center for Applied Neuroaesthethics (known as the IAM Lab) at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she’s a faculty member in the Department of Neurology. Ivy Ross is Chief Design Officer of Consumer Devices at Google and has led teams that have …

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Relaxing the Ego with A Course in Miracles -Hope Johnson - C0629 13:44

5M ago13:44

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Hope Johnson is a teacher of mysticism who draws on the teachings of Jesus from A Course in Miracles, as well as the Buddha, the Bhagavad Gita, yogic philosophy, quantum physics and other traditions. She leads free weekly online wisdom dialogues and free daily lessons on A Course in Miracles that involve reading a lesson with insightful commentary …

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#84: Watchers: The New Fallen, Neural Network Hive Mind 43:49

5M ago43:49

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An in depth look at fallen archetypes in film and TV and the potential connection to the insidious roots of the graphene nanotech agenda. What does it mean for mankind? DONATE: $ALOPodcast on CashApp (No fees) BuyMeACoffee.com/PatrickBlack

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Leylines | Full Season One Omnibus 2:37:48

5M ago2:37:48

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Good Story Guild has assembled season one of Leylines into the cinematic experience it was always meant to be! This Omnibus contains all 8 episodes of our award-winning limited series about brotherhood, legacy, and natural wonder's place in our technology-driven world. Headphones highly recommended for optimal impact. *** Support us by joining the …

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All Matter is Derived From Consciousness - Mark Gober - C0460

5M ago

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Mark Gober is a senior member of the Sherpa Technology Group in Silicon Valley, California, a firm that advises technology companies on mergers and acquisitions and business strategy. He previously worked as an investment banker analyst in New York. Mark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University and has collected and surveyed a large body…

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Unshaming—A Deeper Level of Healing - David Bedrick - C0624 17:50

5M ago17:50

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David Bedrick, J.D., Dipl. PW, holds a doctorate in Jurisprudence and is a Diplomate of the Process Work Institute. He founded the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies. His work focuses on addressing shame at its root and helping people forge new and compassionate relationships with their authentic selves. Bedrick is a contributor to Psycholo…

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#83: Light, Matter, & Manifestation 1:13:04

5M ago1:13:04

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A look into energetic and spiritual foundations of physical life, disease, and so much more! Patrick expounds on concepts previously covered in more detail and reveals a potentially terrifying, never before thought of reason for 5G. DONATE: $ALOPodcast on CashApp (No fees) BuyMeACoffee.com/PatrickBlack…

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Simple, Everyday Mysticism -Mirabai Starr - C0625 15:27

5M ago15:27

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Mirabai Starr has taught philosophy and world religions at the University of New Mexico, Taos, for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and the interspiritual dialogue. She's a certified bereavement counselor and travels the world speaking and giving workshops on contemplative practice and the teachings of t…

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#82: FEAR the Soul Trap II: The Doors to Hell 41:27

6M ago41:27

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Part two of the discussion on the soul trap phenomena and a deeper look into the underpinnings of our realm, the beginnings of the universe, and the concept of light and dark. SUPPORT THIS WORK: $ALOPodcast on CashApp (No fees) BuyMeACoffee.com/PatrickBlack Follow @ALightOnPodcast on Instagram

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The Benefits of Walking—Physical, Mental and Spiritual - Michael Gelb - C0623 14:41

6M ago14:41

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Michael Gelb, Ph.D. is a fifth-degree black belt in Aikido and a teacher of Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique. He’s a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, and many others. He’ s the author of Innovate Like Edison: …

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The Science of More Effective Health Care - Kenneth Pelletier, M.D. - C0459

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Kenneth R. Pelletier, M.D. is an integrative medicine pioneer and clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and former clinical professor of medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Corporate Health Improvement Program, known by the acronym (CHIP), which is a colla…