855: Q & A - Volume 132

She boarded a flight to India to learn how to die—and found the wisdom to live. Laurel’s journey—from childhood loss and addiction to a stage-4 cancer diagnosis—collides with Bhakti-yoga, kīrtan, and the Bhagavad-gītā at the Govardhan Ecovillage, reframing suffering through devot ... Show More

What happens when the Stoic emperor of self-control meets the divine cowherd of boundless love? From Brahmā’s cosmic prank to the gopīs’ fearless devotion, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the art of giving without keeping score—through Stoic insight, Bhakti wisdom, and the moonli ... Show More

It took 40, then 25, then 30 miles before the mind finally stopped screaming and started praying. Fresh off a solo bike ride through the Adirondacks, Raghunath and Kaustubha dive into practical bhakti: how movement can quiet the mental “algorithm,” how to use Kārtika (Damodara Mo ... Show More

How can Christians be freed from selfishness so that, at any cost to ourselves, we love others in a way that makes Christ look great? Answer: joy. 

On the weekend before I had surgery for thyroid cancer, I wrestled with this question: “How do you face troubles with peace?” I came to realize it’s not petitionary prayer that helps you face troubles.  Of course the Bible is filled with petition, where you go to God and make you ... Show More

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Rahim Jung who discusses powerful lessons from his life and shares the greatest miracle of his life. 00:00 - Intro 02:58 - Growing up without a Muslim identity 09:18 - What sparked me to come back to Islam 11:45 - Getting the Dunya and feeling an empti ... Show More

This episode is an invitation to move into more of yourself through self witnessing and witnessing of others in the purest sense. It’s an invitation to enter into your own deep wisdom — that part of you that knows that you are no longer interested in living in polarity and not on ... Show More

With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan, we renew our intentions and reflect on the legacy we wish to leave behind. How sincere are we in our actions? How do we hold ourselves accountable? How can we practice what we preach, and in doing so, earn Allah’s guidance? Join S ... Show More

How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness. 

How do I answer Allah’s call? What is the secret to connecting to the Divine?  How do I know I am living out the purpose of my life? Join Dr. Tahir Wyatt with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 7 of the Qur’an, delving into the lessons of power, g ... Show More

How can humility transform your life? Today, Joyce teaches on the essence of genuine humility and how to apply it every day of your life. 

In the last day of our weeklong focus on being the child of God, today we’re looking at how our status as God’s child can never been taken away from us. May God give you confidence and joy today in your new identity in him. And may you see how powerful his sacrificial love is tod ... Show More

As we begin to wrap up our week on living poor in Spirit, today we’ll examine the life of Jesus as our example and how he always put others first. As we seek to understand how to live a lowly life of love, may you be envisioned and encouraged today to love God and others well. Go ... Show More