138 - Sticky Hair Monster

In this episode, I celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Secular Buddhism podcast by announcing a new AI-powered website, EightfoldPath.com, which serves as a modern application of the Buddhist concept of skillful means. Skillful means, or upaya, is the idea that teachings sho ...  Show more

Why are we so uncomfortable with not knowing? We often race toward any answer, even a bad one, just to escape the anxiety of uncertainty. This episode explores the strange and profound world of Zen koans.Using the powerful story of the nun Chiyono and her breaking water pail ("No ...  Show more

Today, I teach on the topic of a sound mind. The devil loves trying to occupy our minds with things that don’t belong there. Take the principles that lead to a sound mind discussed in this episode and apply them, and they will lead to having a strong, sound mind in the Lord. 

In this latest episode, Rupert talks with Kimberley Snyder from The Feel Good Podcast about awakening to the innate peace of your true self. This delightful conversation touches on many common topics discussed in spiritual circles today, such as: the ego; forgiveness; how to deal ...  Show more

In this Episode Tori and I talk about how God views trials and how we can point to Him and reflect Him in moments we typically try to avoid.. aka hardship.  

In this episode Tori and I talk about what it means when we judge others or even ourselves. We also break down an older podcast topic of how similar sacrifice and love and intertwined when it comes to God's Kingdom!