The Mystic Lens is a podcast by Current Collective Church - a fresh, more expansive expression of the Way of Christ among the worldwide wisdom traditions. Join us for conversations from within our spiritual community and beyond.
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Every week, our host Deacon Pedro brings you the best of Canada's Catholic Salt + Light Media: Inspiring messages, insightful interviews, interesting commentary and music; plus great segments from our contributors. Stay current with the Catholic Church in Canada and the world, and nourish your faith with the SLHour.
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Hate life with a positive outlook! Brian McWilliams brings unfiltered comedy, criticism and cultural commentary every Wednesday with Mean Age Daydream. Brian McWilliams, co-Founder of one of the longest running libertarian podcast networks in Lions of Liberty, and host of “Mean Age Daydream,” applies his depth of experience as a libertarian thought leader with his talents as a writer and thinker to create Freedom Futurism. Essentially, breaking down what the promise of more freedom actually ...
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God Collective is where faith meets culture — unfiltered. Each episode dives into the intersection of belief and real life: from the church to the streets, from the pulpit to politics, from TikTok to theology. We wrestle with bold questions, unpack trending headlines, and tackle the stuff most churches avoid: race, relevance, identity, injustice, entertainment, deconstruction, and hope. Whether you’re a faithful believer, a doubtful thinker, or somewhere in between, God Collective is your sp ...
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This podcast is the landing place where high level community reformers and city transformers meet with host Becky Hennesy to discuss and discover godly solutions to earthly problems. Through in-depth conversations and occasional solo episodes, Becky Hennesy tackles this new calling and assignment over life with the same passion she's had for local church ministry for 40+ years. NOTE: Beginning October 2021, Reformers Collective replaces the Being Becky podcast. Current subscribers to Being B ...
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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian can't believe how the left has reached a "Westboro Baptist Church" level of disgusting intolerance in protesting Charlie Kirk memorials. Also: The HHS announced a connection between acetaminophen and autism, so insane pregnant DNCs are eating it like candy and potentially risking their children's development.…
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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the slippery slope of "hate speech" being favored by AG Pam Bondi as a reason to "go after" enemies of the State. Also: Trump goes to the UK - will it be a wake up, or a tactical inspiration? And Hawaii's favorite low-IQ Senator admits men and women are different in a hilarious exchange with Kash Pat…
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MADD: “I Got That White Girl” Marks a Pattern the Left / Media Ignore
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36:08On this week's Mean Age Daydream, the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska by a psychotic racist on public transport has laid bare the left's own racism, and selective emphasis on optics over safety. Also: Banksy gets censored in the UK and self-hating blue cities and states change their crests because "colonialism." Care about your liberty and future? Don’t…
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Best of SLHour: Catholic in Space, The Last Supper Film and Music by Grace Lee and Kate Curran
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57:00This week, on the summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the spring and winter of 2025. We speak with Catholic astronaut Tom Jones and we learn all about the film The Last Supper. We also meet singer/songwriter Grace Lee and reconnect with singer/songwriter Kate Curran.…
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Author, economic historian, and David J. Theroux Chair in Political Economy at the Independent Institute, Phillip W. Magness joins Brian to break down the falsehoods, errors, and childishness of the New York Times' 1619 Project from an honest historical perspective. Visit https://www.independent.org/ for more on Phil, to buy the book or to enjoy …
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Best of SLHour: Become the Fire, Healing Power of the Rosary and Music by Nick and Nikki Garza and Sarah Kroger
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57:00This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program early in 2025. We speak with author Joelle Maryn about her experiences leading to her becoming the fire and we learn about the healing power of the Rosary. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Nick and Nikki Garza and Sarah Kroger.…
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MADD: The Irony! 4Chan is the US Champion of Free Speech vs. EU Nazis
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34:58On this week's Mean Age Daydream: The deep irony of the purported "Nazis" of 4Chan being the bulwark against the EU's censorship 4th reich; DNC summer meetings are hilarious and show they've learned nothing, and could Russia be the US' most potent ally in the future? Care about your liberty and future? Don’t miss the Expat Money Online Summit, Octo…
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'I dont know' is a complete sentence | Jaxon Phoenix, author of Only Us
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1:20:10Jaxon Phoenix joins us for a chat about his journey through faith, deconstruction, and the writing of his book 'Only Us.' We dive deep on questioning traditional beliefs, navigating an existential crisis, allowing experience to guide us, and finding hope in community and authenticity. We also talk a little about the creative process of writing as a…
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Best of SLHour: Peter Kreeft, Consecrated Virgins and Music by Flynn and the Novum Collective
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57:00This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in early 2025. We speak with beloved theologian and spiritual author Peter Kreeft and learn about the Consecrated Virginity. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters, Blake and Megan Flynn and Will Hickl of the Novum Collective.…
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Woke Media Trend: Imagining What Dead People Think of Trump
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35:25On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the bizarre, and despicable, trend in leftist corporate media of "bringing out the dead" to comment on current events. Also: Target's CEO is the latest "go woke, go broke" casuality, MSNBC gets a dumb rebrand that's very ON brand, and the gas mileage mandate gets whacked. And that's good. Care about …
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Welcome to the Mystic Lens, a podcast but Current Collective Church where explore the spiritual path through stories of transformation from real people in our community and exploration of Christian tradition through a mystic perspective. Our hope is that these conversations will help us feel even more connected to God, ourselves, and each other ins…
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Best of SLHour: EveryDayDeacon, Our Lady of Champion and Music by Avery Collins and Stephen Joubert
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57:00This week, on the summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in early 2025. We learn all about EveryDayDeacon a ministry supporting permanent deacons everywhere and we speak with Fr. Tony Stephens about Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. We also meet singer/songwriters Avery Collins and Stephen Joubert…
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MADD: How Far for Safety? / South Park is Failing Us
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21:15On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the Trump takeover of DC police and National Guard deployment and asks if safety should ever supercede the dangers of domestic troop deployment. Also: South Park is failing us - have Billionaires Trey and Matt lost it? Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for …
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Parenting as a spiritual practice with Amy Hughes, Author of Words Like Honey
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59:18In this episode we talk with author Amy Hughes about raising children with love, trust, and authenticity—without fear-based religion or rigid control. Amy, a mom of nine, shares her personal journey from authoritarian Christian parenting toward a more relational, spiritually aware approach that values curiosity, connection, and the unique identity …
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Best of SLHour: The Rosary in a Year, Ignatius Bible and Music by Patrizia Liberata and John Dawson
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57:00This week, on the edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the spring of 2025. We learn about the new Rosary in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mark Mary Ames, and also about the new Ignatius Bible. We also meet Canadian singer/songwriters Patrizia Liberata and John Dawson.…
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A "Stern" Rodgering / Public Broadcasters' Fake Bankruptcy
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35:38On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian gives it to the now cancelled Howard Stern for being an epic sellout and shill before turning to the nonsense public broadcasters are spewing about being cash poor. ALso: Bill Gates is a psychopath who wants to use AI to create mutant non-farting cows. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code li…
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Discovering Jesus outside of religion with Jordan Janowiak
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1:21:36In this episode, Jordan shares his path from a non-religious upbringing shaped by exposure to various spiritual traditions. Through a mentor and his own spiritual seeking, he was led to Self-Realization Fellowship and the Bhagavad Gita. Surprisingly, he found himself drawn to the life and wisdom of Jesus—not through traditional dogma, but through t…
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This week on a special edition of the SLHour we speak with two veteran Vatican reporters about our new Holy Father. Christopher White, author of Pope Leo XIV: Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of a New Papacy and Matthew Bunson, author of Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope share everything they know about Pope Leo, who he is, what his back…
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Send us a text Have you ever confidently quoted a Bible verse, only to discover later that what you thought was Scripture was actually more Pinterest than Pentateuch? You're not alone! When my grandmother's decorative pillow proudly proclaimed "God helps those who help themselves," I assumed it was straight from the Good Book. Turns out, that pithy…
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"God is a peculiar lover" - Daniel Colina
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1:20:04In this episode, Daniel joins for a conversation about witnessing God in people more than places, fighting for a faith that fits, and knowing God as a peculiar lover. __________________________________________ Welcome to the Mystic Lens, a podcast but Current Collective Church where explore the spiritual path through stories of transformation from …
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Do Tariffs Work? / Nazi Jeans / Collective Shout Are Woke Game Censors
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40:52On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Trump's tariffs seemed to have... worked? Also, unhinged leftists pick a new idiotic hill to die on with Sydney Sweeney's "nazi" American Eagle ad, Hollywood goes DEI dumpster diving again on old IP and Collective Shout censors games as platforms cowtow to a leftist mini-mob. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com…
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Faith or Flash? | Discerning Spiritual Hype from Genuine Faith
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15:22Send us a text Have you ever walked into a church service and felt the contagious energy of a concert but lacked the presence of God? That unsettled feeling might be your spiritual discernment kicking in. The line between authentic faith and manufactured religious experiences has never been blurrier. Today's episode tackles what many believers secr…
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Hunter Gon' Hunter / DNC Cans Obese Femfluencer After Man Wooing Fail
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35:58On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian appreciates Hunter Biden simply being Hunter Biden in a new interview, laughs at the DNC firing it's $20M obese, annoying, latinX female influencer after she fails to woo males to the party, and ponders if Obama will actually be jailed for Russiagate. That and the BBC HILARIOUSLY puts out an anti-racism work …
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Trump’s “Deplorables” Moment / New Medical Debt Credit Impact
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33:07On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian is shocked at how far Donald Trump has gone in attacking supporters for wanting the Epstein list released, with MAGA in full meltdown. Also: Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins the show to discuss a new rule change that puts medical debt back on your credit rating. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com …
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Send us a text Ever left church on a spiritual high only to crash into Monday morning feeling like your faith took the day off? You're not alone. The disconnect between our Sunday worship and Monday reality is the spiritual equivalent of whiplash – one minute singing "Waymaker" with hands raised, the next minute ready to throw hands when someone cu…
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Hey, The Government Finally Gave Us a "Right" Back!
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17:05On this week's truncated Mean Age Daydream: The TSA gives us something back, the Epstein client list apparently doesn't exist, and treasonous FBI agents Comey and Brennan will be formally investigated. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do …
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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how salt completely transforms what it touches? It doesn't just add flavor—it brings life to the bland and makes ordinary things extraordinary. This revelation struck me during a sugar detox when my body craved salt with biblical intensity! That desperate longing for saltiness opened my eyes to what Jesus meant …
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Can Christianity Evolve? | A Conversation on Deconstruction and Practical Mysticism w/ Tim Burnette
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58:57In this episode of The Mystic Lens, we chat with my longtime friend and fellow pioneer of new expressions of Christ-centered community, Tim Burnette, founder of Way Collective in Santa Barbara. We talk candidly about: Growing up as pastor's kids Navigating theological shifts with our families Tim’s cancer diagnosis and how it reshaped his worldview…
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MADD: Are NYC Voters Dumb Enough to Elect a Socialist Mayor?
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34:21On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's idiotically failed economic ideas, and asks if New Yorkers are dumb enough to buy them. Also: Trump's rage-out against Israel, and Harvard's latest DEI scandal. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 an…
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The Heart of a Christian Yogi with Tristan Jovanović
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1:07:11In this episode, Tristan Jovanović joins the podcast from across the pond in London, England. We talk about his early formation living in the United States, his sense of calling toward clergy, spiritual curiosity, and learning to embrace Christ while incorporating the wisdom of East through Buddhism and Vedanta. Grateful to have you as a part of th…
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EP607 | Featured Conversation with Peter Kreeft and Music by Flynn
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57:00Join us this week for a featured conversation with beloved Catholic author, Peter Kreeft; Gillian Kantor learns a lesson about courage from her kids, Sean Pott tells us about a unique pilgrimage and we reconnect with singer/songwriter-married couple Blake and Megan Flynn.By Deacon Pedro
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Send us a text Have we transformed what should be a table of welcome into a tool of division? This raw, challenging conversation tackles the controversy surrounding communion in today's church. Through a simple encounter with a young girl who asked about "having snacks again" before communion, we confront a profound truth: the Lord's Table exists a…
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"Stump for Trump" / WWIII Mental Break: Let's Talk Hollywood *NOT GETTING IT*
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44:21On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Online dolts say anyone criticizing him now who supported his statements earlier are "Stumping." I refute that. Also: a mental braek from WWIII / Israel and Iran talk as Brian discusses the latest from Hollywood - which still *IS NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE* to STFU and make fun, original films (as perfectly stated rec…
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Christ-centered Mediumship (yes, you read that right!) with Maximilian Webster
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1:06:10In this episode, Max joins for a conversation about his journey into life coaching, becoming a medium, and subsequently encountering Christ. We talk about how powerful Jesus is in the spiritual realm and much, much more! Connect with Max: https://instagram.com/maximilian.webster.intl __________________________________________ Welcome to the Mystic …
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EP606 | Espoused to Christ and Music by Annie Karto
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57:00This week we learn about the Church’s best kept secret vocation: Consecrated Virginity; Danny and Antonia Torchia tell us how they prepare for Summer in a domestic/monastic home, Sr. Marie Paul has the windows to the soul of a biopic and we meet singer/songwriter Annie Karto and listen to her music.By Deacon Pedro
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Media Embarasses Itself Again With ICE Riot Spin / China Trade Reopens
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34:46On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian breaks down the ICE protests in his Los Angeles home, the truth, and the absurdity of media spin on violent protests. Also: Libertarian Party's "Pride" post goes nuclear, and Trump makes a tariff deal with China. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take c…
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Trusting the Divine Tug to Fully Be Yourself with Jake Haber
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1:35:28In this episode, we have our first episode with a voice beyond our local community - Jake Haber. Jake leads Aldea, a spiritual community in Tucson, Arizona. In this conversation we talk about the journey of spiritual evolution (aka "deconstruction"), exploring various expressions of spirituality, and ultimately feeling the freedom to live from your…
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EP605 | Become the Fire and Music by Sarah Kroger
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57:00Joelle Maryn’s life changed completely when her house burned down as a little girl. This week, she tells us how she has now become the fire. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Mark Matthews tells us what was good in Hollywood after the L.A. Fires, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Kroger who has a new book based on her song, Beloved…
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God Beyond Religion | When Jesus Shows Up in an Energy Healing Session with Lyndsey Tapia
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1:21:09In this episode, we talk about Lyndsey's background in the spiritual and new age community then finding herself drawn to God in a profound way through an encounter with Jesus in an energy healing session. We also chat about learning to listen to God beyond the confines of religion, her practice as a healer, and how to navigate through the eyes of t…
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MADD: Elon Musk Turns on Trump's "Abomination" / Why Corporate "Pride" is in Hiding
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50:41On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian examines Elon Musk hitting his breaking point, and calling Pres. Trump's Big Beautiful Bill an "Abomination." Also: Corporations massively pull back on "Pride" virtue signaling, and Ukraine (and NATO) brings us to the brink of nuclear war after the latest drone attacks on Russian bombers. Check out https://J…
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EP604 | Our Lady of Champion and Music by Nick and Nikki Garza
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57:00Are you looking to do a Jubilee pilgrimage? This week, we learn all about the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. We also get an Aid to the Church update from Nigeria, Billy has a question about Mary and we reconnect with singer/songwriters and married couple Nick and Nikki Garza, who have several new singles.…
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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian asks whether Trump inviting Canada to be the 51st state is even a good thing, the Golden Dome, new Covid variants, and another progressive scam charity gets exposed. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we…
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God knows the best path with Mia Vuckovic
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1:00:23In this episode we talk with Mia, a friend in the local Current community. We chat about her growing up in a non-religious household, philosophy, Buddhism, and Christianity. Mia has found deep meaning in the life of Jesus and it's refreshing to talk with someone who now fully identifies as Christian yet remains open minded and nonjudgmental. Thanks…
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Symbolism and the soul with Chase Manary
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1:34:13In this second episode of The Mystic Lens podcast, we talk with Chase Manary and cover some pretty fun and far out topics about the nature of the soul, spirituality, symbolism, the flower of life, and more. Connect with Chase! https://instagram.com/chase_manary Check out his book Cosmic Compass: https://a.co/d/6T87IFZ ______________________________…
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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Joe Biden's prostate cancer takes full stage - is it enough to push his dementia to the background? Also: "Sesame Street" gets 'saved' by Netflix, and a friend of the show gets cancelled over a cover of Kanye West's controversial new song. Help a Toad: https://www.givesendgo.com/towergangtoad Check out https://Joi…
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On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian takes no small amount of enjoyment about David Hogg being ousted as DNC Vice-Chair for the most DNC reason ever. Also: Trump's Middle East journey (and shunning Netanyahu), Tariff talk, Spain's war on its people's monetary freedom, and Gavin Newsom's newest homeless "plan." Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.…
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How a mystical experience reignited the spiritual path with Lindsey Bricker
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1:25:41In the episode, Lindsey and Luke Bricker share about the origins how this all came to be, recalling a pivotal moment in time marked by a mystical experience that sparked spiritual life again. __________________________________________ Welcome to the Mystic Lens, a podcast but Current Collective Church where explore the spiritual path through storie…
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No, It's Not "MAGA" to Stand for Free Speech and Boycotts
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33:16On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the ridiculous IGO Anti-Boycott Act, House Resolution 867, in which 'MAGA' opposition was blamed for its fantastic death. Also: Giant Black Women (statues) in Times Square, WEF shill Mark Carney wins in CAN, and Louisiana tries to screw wrongfully imprisoned people out of compensation. Check out htt…
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EP603 | New Ignatius Study Bible and Music by Avery Collins
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57:00This week we learn all about a new resource that will help Bible readers everywhere: The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible; Danny and Antonia Torchia bring some surprise guests to their Rearing Rebels in a domestic/monastic home segment, Sean Pott of the Knights of Columbus tells us about a new resource for men’s groups and we meet singer/songwriter Av…
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"The Forecaster" Martin Armstrong - Killing the Fed Won't Kill the Beast
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52:34Host of the World Economic Conference (per Nigel Farage, the anti-Davos) and legendary financial forecaster Martin Armstrong of Armstrong Economics joins the show. Martin talks about his Socrates AI, which has predicted accurately economic fallouts as well as nations (and the DNC) collapsing, as well as his take on the gold as reserve currency, tar…
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