Conversations Along The Way

CATW # 11 with Shayn Smith about the Influences on our Spiritual Journeys

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1874299/open_sms] In Mr. Smith's own words: "Shayn Smith has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and is an astrologer, healer, and musician living in Broomfield, Colorado. He began his metaphysical quest over 50 years ago through university classes in Religion, Buddhism, Hinduism and studies in the Astara mystery school. Shayn realizes, however, that there is still so much more to understand about the wonders of the universe and our role in it. He is grateful to our host, Henrik, for the invitation to unravel the mystery a little further in this episode." Shayn and I have a sweeping conversation about our respective journeys. It's always such a pleasure to have a conversation with this kind, gentle and wise soul.

CATW # 10 with Chris Rock about Death and Dying

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1874299/open_sms] Chris is an old friend and colleague who now produces a podcast called Dying To Tell You (dttypodcast.com // on Spotify and Apple). We talk about his podcast and reflect on our relationship to the topic of death.

CATW # 9 Bonus — 2nd "Sermon-Off!" with Pastor David Roth

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1874299/open_sms] The second iteration of "Sermon Off", the bonus content in which David and I toss out Christian and Buddhist scripture that the other has to sermonize on off the cuff. (Listen to the Sermon Off Teaser for more info.) Great fun was had by the both of us. (Includes new sound effect by Shiden Beats Music from Pixabay.)

CATW # 9 – with Pastor David Roth about our understanding of the afterlife

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1874299/open_sms] My friend David Roth makes his third appearance on the show, this time joining me to talk about concepts of the Afterlife found in the Swedenborgian and Buddhist traditions. We tease out similarities and differences, touching on fun little details like the Swedenborgian view of Heaven presented in the film What Dreams May Come and the tension between the rich tapestry of Buddhist cosmology and the Buddha's penchant for sidestepping questions of metaphysics.

CATW # 8 – with Hans about Masculinity in an Age of Shifting Gender Norms

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1874299/open_sms] A conversation with a new friend named Hans, who has been co-facilitating the Berlin Men's Group for four years, doing self-initiation work with men for over a decade and recently founded Zigmal, a psychosocial support service for men in Berlin. We talk about our personal stories around and understanding of masculinity and men's work, especially in light of more recent social trends and discussions around issue of gender and sex. Because of threats Hans has received for speaking out on this issue, I am leaving off his last name here in these notes and in the recording.