Host Paul John Roach and his guests find the mystical core and explore the perennial philosophy amidst the infinite variety of the world’s religions and spiritual traditions. Paul emphasizes the practical application of spiritual wisdom imparted from poets, writers, philosophers, mystics, and scriptures in order to foster a deeper awareness and understanding in our everyday lives. Explore over 650 shows with thought leaders and spiritual teachers. #PaulJohnRoach.com
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Chicago, weighing in at 2.7 million souls, punches above its weight as a world-renowned city of Arts and Culture, Industry, Finance, Retail, Education, Architecture, Transportation, Politics, Healthcare, Science, Innovation, Dining, Tourism, Sports, and more. It is also notorious for over a century of violence, crime, and political irregularities. Add to that decades of generally low performance within the Chicago Public Schools, the persistent scourge of a drug culture and broken families, ...
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Loyola University Chicago Soccer Coaches on Character and Leadership
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39:031 - Intro: Join the host and his guests in a discussion on college athletics and principally their utility in developing the character skills of young athletes such as grit, resilience, discipline, teamwork, selflessness, precision, and determination, and the importance of it with respect to their overall growth and maturation both as individuals a…
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Peter Wagner: Photographer, Chicago area Tour Guide, Volunteer at Children's Hospital
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56:04Welcome to Fixing Chicago: the podcast focused on “what right looks like,” and, how to achieve peace, educate the kids, restore vitality, and reinvent Chicago for success moving into and through the 21st century I. Today’s guest is Peter Wagner, from Oak Park, Illinois, and the topic is “Connecting with the City on a personal level.” A. Growing up …
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Medical Volunteer in Ukranian defense, Rom Stevens, MD
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50:211 - [00:05] Intro 2 - [00:25] Guest CAPT (ret) Rom A. Stevens, MD 3 - [08:10] Background on the Ukraine Conflict 4 - [17:45] Dr. Steven's decision to go to Ukraine [19:00] Getting there and getting started [24:45] Ukrainian medical system & fitting Into it during wartime [33:20]Joys & Sorrows of Volunteering [41:24] Who is helping them? [46:05] Wha…
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"Do your Research!" John Turek History Teacher
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41:231 - Intro: Interview with History Teacher John Turek on the importance of teaching and learning History to children, the practical value of knowing your local history, the joys of teaching junior high students, and how we can understand and improve our city by knowing the history of other cities. 2 – Guest bio: John Turek is a recently retired Hist…
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School Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride
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1:08:59Join us for an hour with the fascinating and brilliant Dr. Robert McBride, superintendent of Lockport Schools, for a discussion on education, leadership, and how to teach kids despite a Covid pandemic. 2 - Guest bio 3 - Timestamps: *[00:40] Intro *[01:40] Interest in Education; Oak Park & River Forest High School, Northwestern undergraduate English…
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Renowned author and theologian Matthew Fox talks about his latest book, Matthew Fox: Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality.By Paul John Roach
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Mystic, spiritual teacher, and author Leonard Jacobson explores what Jesus would say if he returned today in his book Liberating Jesus.By Paul John Roach
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Seven Years in Occult L.A. with Filmmaker Tamra Lucid
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54:30Filmmaker, member of the experimental rock band Lucid Nation, editor, and writer Tamra Lucid shares her incredible story of the occult scene in 1980s Los Angeles and her time spent with esoteric scholar Manly P. Hall.By Paul John Roach
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Using Energy Medicine for Grief with Karen V. Johnson
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44:44Former Army major and energy healer Karen V. Johnson shares how to alchemize grief and loss using energy medicine.By Paul John Roach
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Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert with Erica M. Elliott, M.D.
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55:15Erica M. Elliott, M.D., talks with Paul about her life among the Navajo people and her work drawing from a wide range of disciplines, both mainstream and alternative.By Paul John Roach
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Paul John Roach explores practices for deep states of meditation with author, physician, and wellness practitioner Keith G. Lowenstein, M.D.By Paul John Roach
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What if Jesus Were a Coach? with Michael W. Taylor
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55:31Texas life coach Michael W. Taylor helps you to kick-start your spiritual journey and self-discovery with his new book, What if Jesus Were a Coach? A former atheist, Michael once had an aversion to organized religion until he undertook extensive research about world religions to determine if God existed or not. Today Michael shares his story with P…
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Prosperity Meditations with Susan Shumsky
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54:53Susan Shumsky, D.D., author, minister, and meditation teacher, talks with Paul about her book Prosperity Meditations, everyday practices to create an abundant life.By Paul John Roach
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Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World with Paul Levy
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55:31In its Native American meaning, wetiko is an evil, cannibalistic spirit that can take over people’s minds, leading to selfishness, greed, and self-destruction. Paul Levy discusses this concept in his new book, Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World.By Paul John Roach
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Paul talks with Jan Phillips, photographer, blogger, traveler, musician, and author of Still on Fire: Field Notes from a Queer Mystic. Her book is a compelling memoir of religious wounding and spiritual healing.By Paul John Roach
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First Nations Crystal Healing with Luke Blue Eagle
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53:31Luke Blue Eagle started working with crystals at a young age. In 1979 after being contacted by his ancestors, he began a 25-year period of training in the indigenous healing arts with elders from several First Nations in Canada and the United States, including William Commanda of the Algonquin nation, Sun Bear of the Chippewa nation, and OhShinnàh …
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Extraordinary Awakenings with Steve Taylor, Ph.D.
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55:31Sometimes life’s greatest challenges can lead to amazing gifts. Paul explores when trauma leads to transformation with writer, poet, spiritual teacher, and professor Steve Taylor, Ph.D.By Paul John Roach
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Love, God, and Everything with Nicolya Christi
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55:30Nicolya Christi is an author, visionary, and futurist. Nicolya talks with Paul about her work, which is founded on spirituality, metaphysics, philosophy, and psychology. She has developed various psychospiritual maps and models for evolving consciousness and brings unique new theories to the psychological and spiritual domains, all of which are ins…
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Join Rev. Paul John Roach to explore what our role is in 2022.By Paul John Roach
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How to Be: A Monk and a Journalist Reflect on Living and Dying
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52:09Author, journalist, and poet Judith Valente and Trappist monk Brother Paul Quenon reflect on living and dying, purpose and prayer, and forgiveness and friendship with their new book, How to Be.By Paul John Roach
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Relax your mind and discover the wonder of your true nature with author, speaker, and leading thinker in consciousness and contemporary spirituality Peter Russell.By Paul John Roach
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The Illusion of Life and Death: Mind, Consciousness, and Eternal Being
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55:31Clare Goldsberry—journalist, author, and writer for Quest magazine—shares her new book, The Illusion of Life and Death.By Paul John Roach
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Breakthrough! A Complete Guide for Getting Unstuck and Realizing Your Dreams
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55:28Hear from Unity minister, author, and spiritual coach Victoria Loveland-Coen about her book Breakthrough!By Paul John Roach
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Discover the curanderismo guide to shape-shifting, journeying, and connecting with animal allies with shaman and author Erika Buenaflor, J.D.By Paul John Roach
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Learn how to shift from role to soul with retired psychotherapist, editor for Jeremy P. Tarcher publishing, and columnist Connie Zweig, Ph.D.By Paul John Roach
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Our African Unconscious with Edward Bruce Bynum, Ph.D.
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55:31Edward Bruce Bynum, Ph.D., discusses his latest book, Our African Unconscious: The Black Origins of Mysticism and Psychology. Bynum is the author of several books of poetry and the winner of the national Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award for Chronicles of the Pig & Other Delusions. He is also the recipient of the Abraham Maslow Award from the America…
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The Ecology of Self with Blake Hestir, Ph.D.
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55:15How to stay connected and flourish in difficult and divisive times with Texas Christian University philosophy professor, meditation teacher, and author Blake Hestir, Ph.D.By Paul John Roach
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Yasodhara and the Buddha with Vanessa R. Sasson
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Paul talks with the author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In, Kai Whiting. Get practical answers to the urgent moral questions of our time from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.By Paul John Roach
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The World Is My Country with Filmmaker Arthur Kanegis
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55:32By Paul John Roach
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Learn how to be still when you have to keep going with author, speaker, and marriage and family therapist David Kundtz.By Paul John Roach
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Becoming an Empowered Empath with Wendy De Rosa
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54:43Discover how to clear energy, set boundaries, and embody your intuitive powers with Wendy De Rosa, author and founder of the School of Intuitive Studies .By Paul John Roach
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Take the full spirit workout—a 10-step system to shed your self-doubt, strengthen your spiritual core, and create a fun and fulfilling life—with author, leadership coach, and mindfulness expert Kate Eckman.By Paul John Roach
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Unconditional Self-Love with Regina Louise
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55:31Bootstrap your way to unconditional self-love. Find kick-ass strategies that grant permission for a new and dynamic life with author, teacher, and speaker Regina Louise.By Paul John Roach
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Author, professor, and Episcopal priest Rosemarie Anderson, Ph.D., talks about her new translation of and commentary on Lao Tzu’s great masterpiece.By Paul John Roach
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Opening to Grief with Claire B. Willis and Marnie Crawford Samuelson
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55:30The authors of Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace join the show—social worker, lay Buddhist chaplain, and author Claire B. Willis and photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller Marnie Crawford Samuelson.By Paul John Roach
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Learn how to reclaim and activate joy and caring in the face of loss with author and speaker Emily Thiroux Threatt.By Paul John Roach
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Discover how to awaken spiritual energies and heal emotional wounds with teacher and healer Glen Park.By Paul John Roach
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When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
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54:30Get help in preparing for the transition of your beloved pet with author and animal bereavement specialist Angela Garner.By Paul John Roach
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Transcendent Leadership with Richard Anderson
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54:30Author, coach, and spiritual teacher Richard Anderson discusses the eight dimensions of awakened leadership to help live a more successful life.By Paul John Roach
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Find love and truth in the lost valley of the Himalayas with Michael Schauch, whose journey transformed his life. Michael shares the story of his expedition to northern Nepal, into a remote valley that had been closed off to outsiders for decades.By Paul John Roach
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Vibrational Sound Healing with Erica Longdon
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54:30Metaphysician, radio host, writer, and healer Erica Longdon shares her knowledge of sonic vitamins using tuning forks, singing bowls, chakra chants, angelic vibrations, and other sound therapies.By Paul John Roach
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Where Wonder Lives with Fabiana Fondevila
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53:35Explore practices for cultivating the sacred in your daily life with author, storyteller, and teacher Fabiana Fondevila.By Paul John Roach
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Blue-Collar Spirituality with Michael McMorrow
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55:30Paul discusses finding a God that works with Religious Science minister Michael McMorrow.By Paul John Roach
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This Life Is Yours with Linda Martella-Whitsett
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54:30Discover your power, claim your wholeness, and heal your life with author and vice president of Unity Prayer Ministry Linda Martella-Whitsett and Unity student Alicia Whitsett.By Paul John Roach
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Contemplative Studies with Mark Dennis and Max Sklansky
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53:40Mark Dennis, Ph.D., and Max Sklansky discuss with Paul John Roach the burgeoning interest in contemplative studies and practices among young people today.By Paul John Roach
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Pioneering philosopher, spiritual teacher, and prolific author Tim Freke discusses waking up to lucid living. Tim’s work combines evolutionary science and deep spirituality to offer a visionary, new understanding of the nature of reality and the purpose of life.By Paul John Roach
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Are you ready to wake up to a new kind of freedom? Charles Gaby explains how to break through long-held beliefs and habits and evolve into a deeper understanding of ourselves.By Paul John Roach
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The Hidden Power of Emotions with Melanie Dean, Ph.D.
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53:29Melanie Dean, Ph.D., talks with Rev. Paul John Roach about how to activate your energy field and transform your life.By Paul John Roach
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