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Memorize What MattersWhy are Christians not known for Joy anymore? Here's how to change...What does it mean to live a life marked by joy? In this episode, Josh Summers sits down with Jared Mitzelfeld, young adults pastor and author of Marked by Joy, to explore how Christians can rediscover authentic, scripture-rooted joy in a world that often feels anything but joyful.✅ Download the free chapter: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/joy/From the transformative power of meditating on memorized scripture to practical tips for evaluating your spiritual health, this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable steps for anyone seeking to live a life defined by real joy. Whether you're struggling to...
2025-06-2027 min
Memorize What MattersWhy Music Sticks—But Scripture Slips AwayWhat do karaoke and scripture memory have in common? In this episode, host Josh Summers chats with Mary Rasmussen, a patron member of the Bible Memory Goal community, whose spiritual journey took a surprising turn; from memorizing karaoke lyrics to mastering the entire book of Habakkuk. Starting with New Testament verses, Mary shares how she felt divinely prompted to explore lesser-known Old Testament books, revealing how memorizing Habakkuk brought depth and renewal to her walk with God. ✅ Bible Memory Goal Website - http://biblememorygoal.com ✅ Scripture sync Dallas Event - https://scripturesyncdallas.com✅ G...
2025-05-2820 min
Memorize What MattersMetaphor to Memory: 5 Ways to Hold God’s Word (Bill Mowry)Bill Mowry, long-time Navigator and author of Holding the Word, joins Josh Summers to unpack how simple metaphors can revolutionize your scripture engagement. In this episode, Bill introduces the Navigators' Topical Memory System and his powerful “Hand Illustration” — five life-changing ways to interact with God’s Word: hear it, read it, study it, memorize it, and meditate on it.Josh and Bill explore how accountability and mentorship can fuel a consistent Bible memory habit, and why memorizing just one verse a month could be the best way to begin.With decades of discipleship experience, Bill offers both enc...
2025-05-0226 min
Memorize What Matters100-Day System for Memorizing Bible Verses so you DON'T ForgetWhat if memorizing Scripture didn’t require complex apps or a photographic memory? In this episode, Pastor John Green shares his practical, deeply personal method of Bible memorization—one that centers on index cards, structured review, and verses drawn straight from quiet time with God. Host Josh Summers explores how this 100-day review cycle has helped John internalize hundreds of Bible verses, adapt to a busy life, and cultivate spiritual depth.Pastor Green discusses the emotional and meditative benefits of Scripture memory, explains how to avoid cherry-picking verses out of context, and opens up about how God’s Word h...
2025-04-1120 min
Memorize What MattersMemorize the FULL Outline of 2 Corinthians (it's easy!)Using the rhyming method, we're going to memorize the theme of all 13 chapter of 2 Corinthians. Here is your chance to see the broader picture of Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth, including the main topic of each chapter and a key verse. ✅ Download the free PDF here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/outlines ✅ Watch the original live stream with Dr. Dinkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onP6kyRSGOoJoin us for Scripture Sync Dallas! (June 7, 2025)Scripture Sync is more than just meeting Josh Summers, Janet Pope and Dr. Larry...
2025-03-1418 min
Memorize What MattersExciting Announcement! We're Taking the Show on the Road...Scripture Sync is more than just meeting Josh Summers, Janet Pope and Dr. Larry Dinkins in person. This event in Dallas is an amazing opportunity to learn from and connect with others who love and prioritize the memorization of God's Word. Get your tickets here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/ScriptureSyncWhat is Scripture Sync Dallas?It isn't a conference - it's going to be an interactive community event where we'll get to worship together, we'll have guided small groups where you can test out new memory techniques, hear panel discussions, enjoy Scripture recited and...
2025-03-0705 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondThe Spirituality of Democracy | Miles On The PathJoin Our Election Session Livestream, November 5, 7pm EST – Root deep in your spiritual values as we face the most consequential election of my life. When you join our Newsletter, we will send you a link for the Zoom event a day and then an hour before.
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In this conversation, Josh Summers and Miles Sherts delve into the intricate relationship between spirituality and democracy, explor...
2024-10-3034 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondYin Yoga's Evolution | The Josh & Terry ShowLINKS:
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2024-10-1143 minEveryday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondHow to Love Thy Neighbor | Miles On The PathFREE 4-part Practice Pack: Everyday Vitality – Feel better today as Josh and Terry Summers guide you through 4 simple practices to move your vital energy, including massage, mobility, Yin and Yang yoga. www.joshsummers.net
In this episode of Miles On The Path, we tackle the vital theme of how to love thy neighbor amid today’s political polarization and social tension. Join Josh Summers and guest Miles Sherts as they explore how pragmatic skills from Insight meditation Conscious Communication help us step out of egoic conflict. Together, they address how to honor feelings and need...
2024-09-261h 27Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondKamala Masters | Exploring the Depths of Insight MeditationFREE 4-part Practice Pack: Everyday Vitality – Feel better today as Josh and Terry Summers guide you through 4 simple practices to move your vital energy, including massage, mobility, Yin and Yang yoga.
Kamala Masters is one of the founders and teachers of the Vipassana Metta Foundation on Maui. She teaches retreats in the Theravada tradition at venues worldwide, including being a Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society at Barre, Massachusetts. Practicing since 1975, her teachers have been the late Anagarika Munindra of India and the late Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma, and Sayadaw U Tejaniya of...
2024-09-191h 32Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondJoseph Goldstein | Roots and Flowers On the PathIn this special episode, I speak with Joseph Goldstein, meditation teacher and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society. We reminisce about our relationships with Michael Brooks and Jack Engler, two very influential individuals in the dharma world. Joseph shares his experiences working with Michael as a mentor and discusses the integration of spirituality and activism in Michael's life. Joseph also discusses his time with Jack Engler and how Joseph guided Jack through the stages of insight on the very first three-month retreat in North America in Bucksport, Maine. The conversation then shifts to Joseph's experiences in India and Burma...
2024-07-231h 28
Memorize What MattersHow to Add Bible Verses to a Mind Palace (Part 2)Learn a few methods and techniques to place Bible verses and passages on a mind palace that you've created! Both Josh Summers and Ronald Johnson share their experience, tips and things to avoid when using a memory palace for Scripture memorization.Watch the full replay of the livestream with Ronald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fcUqwm56kWant to learn more about using a mind palace? Check out these resources:Psalm 46 Mind Palace Video Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fddnPwVDhA&list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOvHpduWFCYvYRECD2gX5PmZPsalm 46 PDF Download: https://www.biblememorygoal.com...
2024-02-1615 min
Memorize What MattersInterrogated (Part 1): Josh's Story of Identity Under FireHear the captivating story of how God used a 2-week long interrogation in a foreign country to teach Josh not only about the foundation of his identity, but also the value of memorizing Scripture. This interview with Josh's good friend Tom Appel was recorded in 2021.Listen to part 2 of this interview next: https://www.spreaker.com/user/16904611/josh-story-2-finalLearn more:✅ Who is Josh? https://www.biblememorygoal.com/about✅ What is happening in western China? https://uhrp.org/Thank you for taking the time to listen to this story. If it has been...
2023-06-0925 min
Memorize What MattersBible Memory 101: Tips to Build a STRONG Biblical FoundationJoin Dr. Larry Dinkins and Josh Summers as they explore the science behind memory and what we can learn about memorizing Scripture. What is the key to creating a strong memory that won't easily be forgotten?Resources from this interview:✅ Check out Memory 101: https://amzn.to/3ME5ePk✅ More Great Interviews w/ Dr. Dinkins: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOulOelpgNUdPlyAlrxbxoMAWould you like to finally start making progress on your Scripture memory goals? Check out this training that has helped hundreds of others like you: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/training/
2023-06-0219 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondOn Practicing Yin | Dharma Talk with JoshIn this episode (#207), Josh reflects on the four foundations of practicing Yin Yoga, and how the first two foundations – safety and relaxation – inform the development of the meditation process.
This dharma theme closes with a prompt from Josh: What does it mean to practice non-grasping in meditation?
Further reflection:
“Great genial power, one would almost say, consists in not being original at all; in being altogether receptive; in letting the world do all, and suffering the spirit of the hour to pass unobstructed through the mind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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2023-01-3142 minEveryday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondNew Year, Old Self | Dharma Talk with JoshIn the first dharma talk of 2023, Josh offers a meditative reflection on the relationship between reflective listening and the development of skillful intentions in practice. He offers some key meditative prompts that explore the initial stages of tuning into the conditions of your life that may deserve some focused intention.
On January 14th, you’re invited to a special 3hr Winter’s Yin Practice with Josh and Terry that harnesses the energy of Winter to listen deeply to the intentions emerging within the reflection of Qi Gong, Yin Yoga and Yin Meditation. If you can’t attend live...
2023-01-0932 min
Memorize What MattersShe Stopped Memorizing Scripture for an Entire Year (should you?)Listen as author and speaker Tammy Lea Fabian explains her method of memorizing Scripture, including taking an entire year off every 7 years. And why should we stop asking the question, "What is your favorite book of the Bible?"Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2NQGEpUmec Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Tammy's Website: https://www.tammyleafabian.comTammy's Book: https://www.timeinthedesert.com/online-store/The-Art-of-Wisdom-Volume-I-p249610081 \Interview with Janet Pope: https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/176909e0e5306c9d873748098b296921Interview with Dr. Andy Davis: https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/6b2ef4...
2022-12-0921 min
Memorize What MattersUsing Instagram to Memorize the Bible? (w/ Abigail Houston)Abigail Houston from Melodically Memorizing has built a large following on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube based on how she has turned Scripture into short, beautiful songs. Listen to her story and find out what has been the hardest verse to add to music! Watch the full interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7DKZf6EVY Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Melodically Memorizing in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5cRRYfnu2FOVwn5zxMvStQ?si=MciSpa2HQKSDSF4kpFtN7AMelodically Memorizing on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/melodically-memorizing-volume-1/1580667694 Follow Abigail on Instagram: https://www.instagram...
2022-12-0621 min
Memorize What Matters"Orality" vs Word-for-Word Bible Memory (Part 2)Following last week's conversation with Dr. Larry Dinkins, where he introduced the concept of "orality" compared to traditional Bible memory, this week he provides practical advice and examples of how "simply a story" can be a powerful tool for sharing our faith. Resources Mentioned:Listen to Part 1: https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/3a59cb75048e581a1a33c2718f40d619 Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd1_T7LP-E Free Stories Download: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/stories/Simply the Story: https://www.simplythestory.org Watch this Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-XLjsz_gMc 🔹🔹SUPPORT the PO...
2022-12-0220 minEveryday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondNothing Special | Dharma Talk with JoshThe Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck said that when “nothing is special, everything can be.” In this talk, Josh reflects on how everything that arises in our practice can be received as a perfect learning opportunity.
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2022-11-3046 min
Memorize What MattersQuestioning God (moment of meditation on Psalm 13)Is it ok to question God? Is it blasphemous to be desperate and frustrated with Him? Taking a closer look at Psalm 13 - and many other psalms in the Bible - it's clear that David was not a stranger to questions, fear and frustration. But what can we learn from this example? Listen to the Psalm 13 Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85-8S4n98AM Dive in Deeper! This short devotional was first published in the Bible Memory Community, a gorup of 500+ people from around the world who gather online to encourage and inspire each other to hide Go...
2022-11-2906 min
Memorize What Matters"Orality" vs Word-for-Word Bible Memory (Part 1)For most of us in the highly literate, western world, memorizing the Bible means "learning the text with word-for-word accuracy". But in the much of the world today, text was often passed down orally in a practice known as "orality". Listen as Dr. Larry Dinkins explains this concept, how it relates to Scripture memory and how you can apply this to your own Bible memory journey.Download the 100 key Bible stories here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/stories/Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd1_T7LP-E🔹🔹SUPPORT the PODCAST🔹🔹If you're one o...
2022-11-2519 minEveryday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondThe More We Hear | Dharma Talk with JoshIn preparation for the winter holiday season, Josh reflects on the Buddha’s insight of conditionality, or karma, and how this helps release ourselves and others from vicious cycles of blame. Learning to listen to the nature of conditionality is at the core of the Buddha’s path of liberation.
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2022-11-2228 min
Memorize What MattersDangers of the "Comfort Gospel"Most of us tend to live our lives in a way that prioritizes comfort and avoids struggle. This is natural, but it's not how Scripture instructs us to live. These are the passages of Scripture most people don't memorize, because they're much harder to understand and live out. 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! You can show your support for all the work that is put into creating this free podcast in the following ways: Purchase a shirt! Start a conversation about your Bible memory journey with a shirt or track your progres...
2022-11-2208 min
Memorize What MattersDon't Ignore This Critical Bible Memory Review Method (5 tips)Oral review - the process of speaking what you've memorized out loud - is a critical part of retaining Scripture. Without it, you'll likely never have the confidence to use your Bible memory in daily conversation. Here are 5 practical methods you can start using to review orally. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Bible Memory App (get 20% using this link): https://biblememorygoal.com/promo/memorygoal/Bible memory community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/Jam Looper app (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jam-looper/id1061465697 If you'd like, you can watch the contents of this episode on YouTube to see how...
2022-11-1810 minEveryday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondIn Praise of Morning Practice | Dharma Talk with JoshMorning practice is often recommended as the foundation of a contemplative path. In this talk, Josh offers reflections on the importance of practicing in the morning.
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2022-11-1617 min
Memorize What MattersA Challenge to be "Overflowing" (Col 2:6-7)Join Josh as we meditate on Psalm 103 and Colossians 2, especially entering into the holiday season, and what it means when Paul tells us not just to be "rooted and built up" in Christ, but also to be "overflowing with thankfulness?" The questions you can ask yourself this week include: What are you grateful for?What is giving you energy and joy?What are you the most proud of this year with work or family? Join the 7-Day Bible Memory Challenge! Within our Bible memory community, we're in the middle of a 7-day challenge where we set a stretch goal to...
2022-11-1505 min
Memorize What MattersA Broken Marriage Meets Scripture Memory (w/ Becky Friberg)As Becky watched her husband being handcuffed and placed in a police car, she wondered how her marriage would survive. Listen to her tell the story of how God met her in the darkest moment of her life and revealed Himself to her through Scripture. Want to watch this conversation on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SMbUlPXXjA Listen to other great interviews:Janet Pope: https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/176909e0e5306c9d873748098b296921Andy Davis: https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/6b2ef4cd921ac745b5dfb4bb47ae25b4What Does John Piper say? https://pod.link/1624868713/episode/0...
2022-11-1122 min
Memorize What Matters"Prioritize New Bible Memory First..." (interview w/ Aaron House)What can we learn from actors memorizing lines that we can apply to Bible memory? Listen as Aaron House, Executive Director of Piercing Word Ministries, he explains the simple process he uses (that you can steal!). Want to watch this conversation on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGORshz9--Y Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Piercing Word Ministry: https://www.PiercingWord.org Warriors of the Word Book: https://geni.us/warriors-bookMemorization Planning Tool: https://warriorsofthewordbook.org/contact-us/memorization-plan-calculator/Warriors of the Word Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1853193221496554 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who...
2022-11-0822 min
Memorize What Matters"Small" vs "Weak" vs "Little" (there's a difference in God's eyes)When Jesus speaks of faith in the Gospels, he often uses the words "small" and "weak" and "little" as descriptors. Although technically synonyms, there's a slight difference in meaning that makes a big difference in how we may view ourselves. Listen as Josh encourages you to allow God to magnify the small things in your life to make them impactful to those around you. Dive in Deeper! This short devotional was first published in the Bible Memory Community, a gorup of 500+ people from around the world who gather online to encourage and inspire each other to hide God's Word in...
2022-11-0104 min
Memorize What Matters7 Bible Memory Mistakes I've Made (& how you can avoid them)The downside of sharing my Bible memory journey publicly on this podcast and the YouTube channel is that you also get to see all my failures and mistakes. Here are 7 of the biggest mistakes I've made so far and some thoughts on how you can avoid doing the same thing I did. Would you rather watch this on YouTube? Check it out here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No8P3h09W2s Resources Mentioned in this Episode:An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture: https://twojourneys.org/all-books/an-approach-to-extended-memorization-of-scripture/?ref=%3D His Word in My...
2022-10-2814 minEveryday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondThe 3 R's of Yang Samatha-Vipassana Meditation | Dharma Talk with JoshIn this talk, Josh discusses the process and energy of Recognizing, Realizing and Releasing conflicts and challenges as they arise in our practice and life.
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2022-10-2645 min
Memorize What MattersHow Can Busy Parents Find Time to Read or Memorize Scripture?Don't worry, we're NOT going to tell you to wake up earlier! But if you've ever been discouraged as a parents wondering how you'll find time to read your Bible or even memorize, you're not alone. Listen as Katherine Pittman, homeschool mom and author of the book Write the Word on my Heart, shares a few nuggets of widsom for parents. Want to watch this episode on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYvQaAE3aP8 Resources Mentioned in this InterviewKatherine's Book on Amazon: https://geni.us/write-the-word Write the Word Website (free downloads): https://writethewordonmyheart.com/ Slugs...
2022-10-2522 min
Memorize What MattersHow to Remember Names in the Bible (5 easy techniques)If you have trouble pronouncing or memorizing names in the Bible, this episode is for you! These 5 simple tips and techniques will help you remember the odd names in the Bible that most people tend to skip over. Below are links to the resources mentioned in this episode: BibleGateway.com : Use this to hear an audio version of the Bible to learn generally accepted ways to pronounce the Biblical names.YouVersion:Download the YouVersion Bible app on your mobile device that also has audio versions of the Bible for pronunciation purposes.Memorizing 2 Timothy : Watch this video explaining my process for...
2022-10-2109 min
Memorize What MattersHow Many "Talents" Has God Given You? (Matthew 25)In this week's moment of meditation, let's take a closer look at the parable of the talents. If you put yourself in this story, are you the servant who received 1, 2, or 5 talents? Take a moment to reflect on the blessings you've been given, be grateful for them, and then allow the gravity of what God expects from you sink in. Dive in Deeper! This short devotional was first published in the Bible Memory Community, a gorup of 500+ people from around the world who gather online to encourage and inspire each other to hide God's Word in their heart. If you'd...
2022-10-1806 min
Memorize What MattersMiraculous Story Behind Psalm 46It's one of the most popular psalms in the Bible, and you've probably already memorized parts of it. But what was the story that inspired the "Sons of Korah" to write this song? Listen as Josh offers his opinion about the miraculous story that led to this incredible psalm. Dive in Deeper! This short devotional was first published in the Bible Memory Community, a gorup of 500+ people from around the world who gather online to encourage and inspire each other to hide God's Word in their heart. If you'd like to join us, you can do so for free here...
2022-10-1108 min
Memorize What MattersReciting the WHOLE New Testament from Memory (w/ Tom Meyer)In this interview with Tom Meyer, aka "The Bible Memory Man", we discuss the tradition of orality in the church as well as the upcoming event where, for the first time ever, the entire New Testament is being recited from memory. What are the challenges they face? Here are a list of resources from this episode: Watch on YouTube : Watch the recitation recording between October 11-15.Visit Tom Meyer's WebsiteStart Your Own Bible Memory Journey: Get step-by-step help with where you can start to do your own Bible memory. 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands th...
2022-10-0716 min
Memorize What MattersAre You "Seasoned with Salt"? (moment of meditation)What does Paul mean in Colossians 4 when he tells the reader to be "always full of grace, seasoned with salt"? In this week's short devotional, Josh takes a closer look at how the Bible uses salt as a metaphor and how we can apply that (and the Scripture we memorize) to our daily interactions and conversations. Dive in Deeper! This short devotional was first published in the Bible Memory Community, a gorup of 500+ people from around the world who gather online to encourage and inspire each other to hide God's Word in their heart. If you'd like to join us...
2022-10-0405 min
Memorize What MattersHow Long Would it Take to Memorize the ENTIRE Bible?Have you ever wondered if it's possible for any human to memorize the entire Bible, word-for-word? If so, how long would it take...and has anybody done it? Listen as Josh shares his own experience and does some simple math to show what IS reasonable. It's important to note: there's value in memorizing even single verses of the Bible - you don't have to go all in on an entire book or testament! And if you need some extra help or inspiration to get started, you can follow our START HERE page or get helpful tips on YouTube: Start Here...
2022-09-3017 min
Memorize What MattersWhere Do Verse and Chapter Numbers Come From in the Bible? (the backstory)Have you ever wondered about the chapter and verse numbers in your Bible? If they weren't put there by the original authors, who put them there? What was their reasoning? And most importantly - what does this mean for us as we memorize the Bible or simply use it in our day to day lives? Listen as Josh shares the back story behind the men who added these numbers to Scripture. Watch the Story (with visuals): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukT67oNMFhE 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! You can show your...
2022-09-2712 min
Memorize What MattersShe Memorized the New Testament...Here's How (w/ Susan Heck)"I've done the math. At this pace, I'll finish memorizing the Bible when I turn 120 years old". Today we chat with Susan Heck, author of the book A Call to Scripture Memory, who shares unique tips for how to review your memory verses, add new ones, and more! This interview with Susan was recorded in early 2021 and was first published on the Bible Memory Goal YouTube channel. That video has garnered tens of thousands of views and is by far the most popular video on the channel so far. Here are a list of resources from this episode:A...
2022-09-2318 minEveryday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondThe Most Important Thing | Dharma Talk with Josh“Enlightenment is an accident, but some activities make you accident-prone.” - Krishnamurti
In this talk, Josh offers reflections on the most important element of a personal spiritual practice.
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2022-09-2036 min
Memorize What Matters"Have I Not Commanded You..." (DON'T take it out of context!)Before God gives Joshua the oft-quoted promise that He will be with him wherever he goes, there are a handful of other commands that don't get quoted. In this week's Moment of Meditation, Josh takes a closer look at the transition of power from Moses to Joshua and the key things God requires of Joshua *before* He promises to be with him. Dive in Deeper! This short devotional was first published in the Bible Memory Community, a gorup of 500+ people from around the world who gather online to encourage and inspire each other to hide God's Word in their heart...
2022-09-2005 min
Memorize What MattersSTOP Following Me (Bible Memory is NOT a Race!)This isn't clickbait. These are my honest thoughts as somebody who is building a Christian brand around Bible memory. Listen as I share why I might ask somebody to stop following me. If this resonates with you, let me know! Feel free to reach out to me on the website contact page, OR you can leave a review of the podcast. I read every review and appreciate your words of encouragement. 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 There are other ways you can support Bible Memory Goal and this podcast: Share it! Please tell your friends or other people at church who might be interested...
2022-09-1607 min
Memorize What MattersHow a Caricature Artist Memorizes the Bible (w/ Jody Brownd)How does a talented illustrator like Jody Brownd create imaginative, virtual memory palaces for Bible memory? Listen as Jody explains his illustrations, his approach to Scripture memory and where he gets his inspiration. See Examples of Jody's Work:Visit Jody's Website: http://www.bamsystem.org Watch the Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f-zNIEDXXg Join Jody & Josh in the Bible Community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ You can also learn more about how people like Josh and Jody use more advanced memory techniques with these explanatory videos on the Bible Memory Goal YouTube channel:How...
2022-09-0920 min
Memorize What MattersQuick Thoughts on 2 Timothy 3:7 (a new format)What does it mean to "always learn" yet never come to a "knowledge of the truth"? Join Josh in a new podcast format that explores his meditations on passages being memorized. Today, we take a closer look at what Paul says to Timothy about those people who are easily fooled and led astray. Resources Mentioned: Send Feedback: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/contact/ Join the Community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ Video about Memorizing 2 Timothy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAChGGq40s4 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If this podcast has become part of your weekly routine, that's awesome! Please let me know how I can co...
2022-09-0608 min
Memorize What MattersCreating a Memory Palace for Bible Memory (an explanation)Learn how Josh used the Airbnb where his family spent vacation this summer as a memory palace location to store the book of 2 Timothy. This technique organizes your Bible memory in such a way that it's possible to know exact chapter and verse numbers for each passage you memorize. Learn More About Memory Palaces: See How it Worked with 2 Timothy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAChGGq40s4An Introduction to Memory Palaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2VH-d8OuSMMemorize Psalm 46 Using a Memory Palace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fddnPwVDhA&list=PLTE-Iz5WIJOvHpduWFCYvYRECD2gX5PmZ Interested...
2022-09-0221 min
Memorize What MattersBefore You Memorize Scripture, Do THIS First...It doesn't matter what method or technique you use to memorize the Bible, there are two important steps everyone needs to start with. WARNING: Ignoring this often ends in burnout. Resources: How I Memorized 2 Timothy in 30 Days: (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAChGGq40s4The First Letter Method Explained: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/memory-methods/memory-grid-ronald-johnson/ How to Avoid Burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdO0T7kifH4 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" podcast episodes take time and effort to put together, there are a few ways that you can suppor...
2022-08-2614 min
Memorize What MattersBONUS! How Memory Verses Help with CybersecurityIn this bonus episode, Josh explain a fascinating technique for using Bible memory in an unconventional way: to strengthen your online security! Learn how you can build stronger passwords, reinforce your Bible memory and maybe even remind yourself of Biblical truths on a daily basis. Subscribe to this podcast for more great tips like this! OR... Join Our Bible Memory Community: This idea came from one of our members named Hope and you can learn from others or share your own ideas as well.Watch the YouTube Video : This is the video I mentioned where I explain my 5-step process...
2022-08-2304 min
Memorize What MattersThe Sacred Beauty of Bible Memory (w/ Janet Pope)Scripture memory can easily become a task. A chore. A task on your "spiritual checklist". How can we maintain a passion for God's word when these spiritual discplines can easily turn into mundane tasks...or even idols? Today, we chat with Janet Pope, author of the book His Word in My Heart, who shares how she is able to maintains a love for the Bible even after 30+ years of memorizing it. Here are a list of resources mentioned in this episode:Hide His Word in My Heart - Janet's excellent book that will inspire you to a deeper passion...
2022-08-1923 min
Memorize What MattersHow to Become an Expert in Bible Memory (3 Tips)It's not about repetition. It's not about 10,000 hours. If you REALLY want to improve your Bible memory over the next month, year or decade, there are three key things you need to start doing. Listen as Josh walks explains how people become experts and how you can apply these same principles to your Scripture memory journey. A few of the resources mentioned in this episode: Video from Veritasium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eW6Eagr9XA Bible Memory Community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ Bible Memory App: https://www.biblememory.com Verse Locker App: https://scripturememory.com/verselocker/ 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT...
2022-08-1213 min
Memorize What MattersHow to Model Scripture Memory So Others Want to Follow (with Duane Tweeten)Is it possible to model Scripture memory without looking like you're full of pride or seeking the praise of those around you? In this interview, Duane Tweeten, president of Training Leaders International, joins us to talk about what he has learned about inspiring others around the world to memorize the Bible. Learn more about Training Leaders International on their website: TrainingLeadersInternational.org 🔹🔹🔹SUPPORT MEMORIZE WHAT MATTERS!🔹🔹🔹 If you're one of those awesome people who understands that these "free" resources take time and effort to put together, there are a few ways that you can support what we're doing here:Purchase a shirt...
2022-08-0523 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondFrom Captive to Captivated | Dharma Talk with JoshIn this talk, Josh reflects further on Zhuang Zi’s Butterfly Dream and how the parable offers clues and questions for deepening an understanding of self and consciousness.
"Within the dream state, unless we’re lucid, we tend to be held captive by the content of the dream. But in waking up, we open to the possibility of being captivated by experience." - Josh Summers
2022-08-0331 min
Memorize What MattersHow "Breath Prayers" Deepen Your Scripture Memory PracticeLearn a simple but powerful prayer technique that has been used within the church for centuries. It's a practical way to apply Scripture memory to our daily lives that acknowledges that the Word of God has authority not just over our thoughts, but over our physical body as well. Resources for Breath Prayers: Download a free list of example breath prayers here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/breathprayersLearn more about breath prayers: https://amzn.to/3zgOfvG This is not any kind of New Age mysticism or Eastern philosophy. This is simply a practice used by Christians all over the world to c...
2022-07-2908 min
Memorize What MattersHow to Build Scripture Memory Habits (with Scott Stonehouse)Nobody goes from zero to having 10 books of the Bible memorized. It takes time. It takes dedication. It takes a willingness to form new habits. In this interview with Scott Stonehouse, former pastor at Woodcreek Church in Richardson, TX, he shares a few simple techniques for how you can build these important Bible memory habits, whether that's simply reading your Bible every day or spending daily time memorizing Scripture. Resources mentioned in the interview:Atomic Habits: https://geni.us/buy-atomic-habits Woodcreek Church: https://woodcreekchurch.com/ A Bad Memory is a TERRIBLE Excuse: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/tips/you-dont-have-a-bad-memory/ Of...
2022-07-2224 min
Memorize What MattersBONUS: Take the 30 Day Bible Memory CHALLENGE!When it comes to Bible memory, are you an action taker? If so, I want to invite you to join our 30 Day Bible Memory Challenge over in our online community: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/ It's absolutely free, and it's a great way to gain a bit of accountability, try out our community and tackle a big portion of Scripture while you're at it! I hope to see you there.🔹SUPPORT the MINISTRY 🔹If you're one of those awesome people who understands that this "free" podcast takes time and effort to produce, there are a few ways t...
2022-07-1803 min
Memorize What MattersUnlock your Bible Memory Potential with these 7 SecretsThese 7 Bible memory tips and techniques, taken from different interviews with pastors, authors and Scripture memory enthusiasts over the past year, will encourage and inspire you to double down on your efforts to internalize God's Word. One of the benefits of publishing this Memorize What Matters podcast is the opportunity to go back through the archive of interviews done on the Bible Memory Goal YouTube channel to edit them for this format. As I've done that, I've been reminded of all the beautiful nuggets of wisdom I've learned and applied to my own memory journey. Hopefully this can offer the...
2022-07-1513 min
Memorize What MattersHow to Review Bible Memory Verses (so you don't forget them)In this panel discussion with three Bible memory enthusiasts, you can learn some new methods and techniques for reviewing what you've memorized in the Bible so that you don't forget it. Join Josh Summers, Mary Thomas and Casey McDonald as they each share their own ideas and answer questions from a live broadcast on the Bible Memory Goal YouTube channel. Since this is a very visual conversation, below are links to the replay of the live video and some other resources mentioned: Live Video Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulP_iSBOatQ Look at Mary Thomas' Notebook: https://community.b...
2022-07-0848 min
Memorize What MattersReaching 47 Million People with the Gospel (TikTok star Craig Brown)In 2021, Craig Brown - who lives in a small town in Idaho, USA - reached 47 MILLION people with the gospel. How is that even possible? For all the hate we throw at social media, this is one area where it can be used for good. So what does it mean for Craig to be a "digital missionary" and how does he use that platform to encourage people to memorize the Bible? Be sure to check out Craig's content and ministry here:TikTok (1.4 million followers): https://www.tiktok.com/@acraigbrown Instagram (62k followers): https://www.instagram.com/acraigbrown/ YouTube: https...
2022-07-0131 min
Memorize What MattersWhich Bible Translation Should You Memorize? (here's how to choose)Bible translations are often an emotional decision, and I've been criticized before from people who think that I memorized the "wrong translation". But what exactly is a "wrong translation" of the Bible? And is there a "right translation"? Learn about the different types of translations and how that can affect your decision of which to memorize. Plus, learn the three questions you should ask yourself before choosing a specific translations of the Bible for your next passage (and it doesn't have to be the same as the last passage you memorized!). Bible Translation Resources These are a few of the...
2022-06-2412 min
Memorize What Matters"Kiss the Book Goodbye"? Dr. Andy Davis Explains his Bible Memory PhilosophyWhat does it mean to "kiss the book goobye"? And why is memorizing the Bible similar to "buying blue chip stocks 20 years ago"? These are just a few of the incredible insights Dr. Andy Davis offers in this wide-ranging interview on Scripture. Andy is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina and is the author of multiple books including An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture. He has been memorizing Scripture for almost 40 years now and has completely memorized more than 40 books of the Bible. Resources Mentioned You can find all the Bible memory resources mentioned...
2022-06-1723 min
Memorize What MattersHere's Why John Piper Memorizes the Bible"Bible memory is NOT in the Bible" admits John Piper in one of his sermons, and yet Piper is known for preaching entire books of the Bible from memory. Learn the 6 specific reasons John Piper gives for why Scripture memory is important. Dr. John Piper is an American pastor and theologian who spent 33 years teaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church and has written multiple best-selling books. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential evangelical scholars of this century and has spoken repeatedly from the pulpit about the benefits of memorizing the Bible. Resources from this Episode Resources...
2022-06-1008 min
Memorize What MattersMemorize a Biblical Character?? (with Jeremy Kluth of Scripture Alive)When it comes to Bible memory, there are some people who enjoy memorizing individual verses, others who like topical memorization, structural memorization or extended Scripture memory. But Jeremy Kluth from Scripture Alive explains a lesser-known type of Bible Memory... "Character memorization" In this interview, Jeremy explains not only how he creates these character scripts, but also why he considers himself a "mailman". Resources from this Episode Download the free PDF and find Jeremy online using these links:Free Elijah Script: Download Jeremy's entire script for Elijah to see exactly how he creates this kind of character memorization.Scripture Alive...
2022-06-0328 min
Memorize What MattersMemorizing Chapter & Verse Numbers in the Bible (is it necessary??)The original scrolls and manuscripts of Biblical text don't have chapter and verse divisions...so why are they there now? Today, we're going to answer three interesting questions for those of us who are memorizing the BIble: Is it important to memorize the chapter and verse numbers?Where did these division even come from?What are some tips and techniques to help us memorize the exact verse number easily? As was mentioned at the end of the show, if you would like to join hundreds of people from around the world who prioritize Scripture memory, you can do so for fr...
2022-05-2716 min
Memorize What MattersUsing Memory Palaces for Bible Memory (Ron White Interview)This week we're joined by Ron White, a 2-time USA memory champion who shares incredible tips and techniques mostly related to the memory palace or "mind palace" technique. Learn how memory champions think about memorization and get answers to the most common questions related to Scripture memory.See Ron White on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/rwhite73-ron-white-memory-expert-memory-trainingRon White's Website: https://www.brainathlete.com Thank you for listening! If you know of others who might enjoy this kind of podcast, please share it with them and leave a review so that others will be able to find it...
2022-05-1927 min
Memorize What Matters5 Reasons NOT to Memorize Single Verses in the BibleAs we go throughout this podcast, you'll find that I encourage people to memorize entire chapters and books of the Bible, not just single verses here or there. That's true even for those who don't think they have a good memory. Why? What's the value of "extended Scripture memory"? In this episode, we explore five important reasons to consider. If you want to join hundreds of others from all over the world who are encouraging and inspiring each other to memorize the Bible, make sure to apply to our free community here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/join/🔹SUPPORT the...
2022-05-1909 min
Memorize What MattersStart Here with Bible Memory!As Christians, we all know the value of memorizing God’s Word. Many of us did it when we were kids, but now as adults, we feel like we don’t have enough time, we don’t have a good enough memory or we just don’t have the discipline to make it work.On Memorize What Matters, I’ll share exactly how you can memorize more of the Bible than you ever thought possible without letting is slip away next week or next month.I’m Josh Summers, and I went from memorizing a couple verses here...
2022-05-1801 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondCulture Shock of Self | Dharma Talk with JoshIn this talk, Josh explores the conditioned “self,” and how meditation awakens us to this conditioning. Sometimes these awakenings can feel quite shocking, similar to culture shock.
"In becoming aware of our conditioning, we can then practice ways of creatively establishing more skillful habits of relationship and engagement." - Josh Summers
2022-05-0949 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondOn self-Fragility | Dharma Talk with JoshIn awakening to our conditioning, just like the Buddha, we can creatively collaborate with new forms of conditioning informed by compassion and wisdom. - Josh Summers
2022-04-2547 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondSeeing and Freeing Patterns | Dharma Talk with JoshWith time, practice will reveal our unresolved wounds that are still wound within the conditions of original trauma. - Josh Summers
2022-04-1546 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondCompassionate Inquiry | Dharma Talk with JoshThe Buddha spoke of sati (mindfulness) and sampajanna (clear comprehension) as the twin aspects of awareness that nurture wisdom and compassion. Mindfulness and clear comprehension suggest the relationship between deep listening and deep understanding. - Josh Summers
2022-03-2242 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondCompassionate Receptivity | Dharma Talk with JoshThe three intentions of compassionate RAIN (receptivity, alignment, inquiry, and negotiation): May I create the conditions for this energy or part of me to feel safe, to feel heard, and to feel integrated. - Josh Summers
2022-03-0841 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondListening Like Water | Dharma Talk with JoshTrauma - any experience that cannot be integrated at the time of its occurrence - causes parts of oneself to freeze, like blocks of ice. These frozen parts evolve to keep us safe, but in their frozen state they alienate us from flowing with life. - Josh Summers
2022-03-0148 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondA Functional Approach to Harmonizing Qi with Yin Yoga | Talk with Josh"As a teacher, you won't be able to address the specific needs of each individual. However, what you can offer is a creative way of working with posture, breath, intention and attention so that student and customize - within their own experience - a way to nudge their particular pattern, whatever it might be, towards homeostasis." - Josh Summers
2022-02-1742 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondMy Take on Yin Yoga and Chinese Medicine | Talk with JoshYin Yoga collaborates with the organs of Chinese Medicine to support holistic health. It's not just a matter of stimulating the channels; it's a matter of optimizing organ health through the integration of posture, breath and psycho-spiritual practice. - Josh Summers
2022-02-1034 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondCorks and Stones | Guided Meditation with JoshMindfulness functions like a stone that doesn't stop the flow of the river, rather it comes to a deeper and calmer relationship to the flowing content of the river of experience. - Josh Summers
2022-01-3117 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondWinter's Listening | Guided Meditation with JoshListen to the movement of experience and listen to the space within which this occurs. - Josh Summers
2022-01-2018 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondVipassana on the Path: Dharma Talk (Episode 145)Within the process of Vipassana meditation, the meditator develops and rests within a capacity to remain calm and clear towards the entire display of visceral, cerebral and environmental content. - Josh Summers
2021-11-0141 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondBasic Vipassana Instructions (Part 2): Dharma Talk (Episode 144)Just as sounds arise and cease naturally within the field of awareness, when attending to their body, the meditator begins to perceive the same impersonal display of sensations arising and ceasing within the stillness of the mind. - Josh Summers
2021-10-1428 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondBasic Vipassana Instructions (Part 1): Dharma Talk (Episode 143)When we shift into a vipassana lens of practice, there are no distractions. Each experience the meditator encounters becomes the practice, itself - an experience to see clearly and relate to with compassion. - Josh Summers
2021-10-0735 min
Not Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewInterrogation Part 2: Identity Under FireIn part 2, Josh continues the story of being detained, interrogated and accused of crimes he didn't commit. See how God used this in amazing ways to shape the way he views identity and inspire true gratitude for where God has allowed him to be in life.
2021-09-2329 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewInterrogation Part 1: When Your Identity is Under FireWhat do you do when you're detained, interrogated and accused of a crime you didn't commit? And in a foreign country, no less! Listen to part one of Josh's story of an identity under fire.
Learn about the Uyghur in China: https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15755/CH
Find ways to help: https://uhrp.org/
2021-09-1726 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewHow Childhood Affects Our Identity as AdultsOften, our identity is rooted in what we believed about ourselves as kids. This could be a product of what we teach ourselves or how others influence us. But the reality is that we tend to carry these childhood memories into our adult life, whether we realize it or not.
So how does this affect our identity and what can we do about it?
2021-09-0228 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewWhat Do You Stand For? (and what are you AGAINST?)“If you stand for nothing, Burr, what’ll you fall for”? - Hamilton
Many of us find ourselves in one of two camps: we either can't easily define what we stand for OR we can only define what we DON'T stand for. Josh and Tom discuss the challenges and dangers of each and how it influences who we want to become.
2021-08-2629 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewImposter Syndrome: Let's Face It...We All Struggle With It!All of us have struggled at some point or another with imposter syndrome. We often try to "fake it until you make it", but this leads us to a tension between who we currently are and who we want to be. How do we balance?
Resources mentioned:
Catch Me If You Can (2002): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264464/
2021-08-1929 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewWhat are You Ashamed Of? How Guilt and Shame Influence our IdentityShame is the monster that grows in the dark recesses of our identity and has a much bigger influence on who we are than we like to admit. We all have history we’d rather forget and it is often the things we are ashamed of which carry more power in our self-definition than the things we are proud of.
2021-08-0529 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewWhat Have You Achieved? How Seeking Approval Influences our IdentityWhy are we so driven to achieve? The things we accomplish feel like tangible markers to prove our self-worth, but what is the cost? Listen as Josh and Tom discuss their own successes, desire for approval, and answer the question "What's next?"
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Josh's Bible Memory Project: https://www.biblememorygoal.com
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://geni.us/ruthless-elimination
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: https://geni.us/celebrate-discipline
The Spirit of Discipline by Dallas Willard: https://geni.us/spirit-of-discipline
The Rest of God by Mark Buchanana: https...
2021-07-2929 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewHow Much Money Do You Make? Identity and WealthStudy after study shows that money and happiness do not have a direct correlation, yet every one of us has - at one point or another - found our identity in either how much (or how little) money we make. In this episode, Josh and Tom discuss the awkward question "How much money do you make" and explore how it impacts both who we are and who we want to become.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey: https://geni.us/legacy-journey
Reboot Recovery: https://rebootrecovery.com/
2021-07-2228 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewWhat Do You Do? How Our Work Influences Our IdentityFrom a young age, we're asked the simple quesiton: What do you want to BE when you grow up? The underlying meaning here is subtle but important. We're raising kids to believe that the work we do defines who we are. But what if that's not true?
Who are you beyond the work you do?
Resources from this episode:
Visit the website: https://www.notfinishedyetpodcast.com
2021-07-1629 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewWhere Are You From? How "Home" Shapes Our IdentityWhere you are "from" provides more context for our identity than we may realize. While it may be easy for some people to answer the question "Where are you from?", others like Tom and third-culture kids across the world have a much more difficult time answering.
Resources from this episode:
Fred Rogers Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Wont-You-Be-My-Neighbor/dp/B07FCQ2T9K
Not From Around Here by Brandon O'Briend: https://geni.us/not-from-around-here
Andrew Jackson Biography: https://geni.us/andrew-jackson
2021-07-1626 minNot Finished Yet | A Discussion of Identity, Faith & WorldviewIntroduction to Not Finished YetWelcome to Not Finished Yet! We're Josh and Tom, and here's a quick introduction to who we are and what this podcast is about.
2021-07-1404 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondYin Meditation: The Rhythmic Pulse of Consciousness (Episode 124)"You know, you get a lot of people who are supposed to be hip. And they act like they're supposed to be hip, which makes a big difference. But being hip isn't a state of mind, it's a fact of life." - Cannonball Adderley
"In meditation, there's nothing to change other than one's capacity to witness and flow with the changes of experience." - Josh Summers
2021-05-201h 03
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondImprovising Through Fear: Dharma Talk (Episode 123)"The more we realize that most of our views of ourselves, of others, and of presumed limits regarding our talents, our health, and our happiness were mindlessly accepted by us at an earlier time in our lives, the more we open up to the realization that these too can change. All we need to begin the process is to be mindful." - Ellen Langer
"Life is change; and if you don't like it, it doesn't think much of you either." - Josh Summers
2021-05-1741 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondFlowing From Self-Doubt to Confidence: Dharma Talk (Episode 121)"To borrow language from music training, meditative training can be seen as a development and refinement of capacities for improvisational flow within and across the changing landscapes of rhythmic (physical), harmonic (energetic and emotional), and melodic (thinking) patterns of being." - Josh Summers
2021-05-1046 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondA Tale of Two Selves: Dharma Talk (Episode 118)"The 'transcendent' big 'S' Self is one hundred percent present on and within each and every experience. In fact, the Self is what is conscious of every experience." - Josh Summers
2021-04-2639 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondFundamental Wrongness to Unconditional Rightness: Dharma Talk (Episode 117)"The path tends to move along a continuum from personal dukkha - or fundamental wrongness - to a transformational awakening - or unconditional rightness." - Josh Summers
2021-04-1952 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondOn Meditative Process and Experience: Dharma Talk (Episode 115)"The perch is the seed of stillness. Receptivity is the seed of awareness. And choice is the seed of surrender. In the beginning, these principles feel distinct, but with time, they become three facets of the same unified field of experience." - Josh Summers
2021-04-1235 min
Everyday Sublime Podcast | Body, Mind + BeyondYin Yoga and COVID-19: Josh Answers Your QuestionsIn this special episode of Everyday Sublime, Josh Summers answers the six most important questions about how Yin Yoga can help you stay safe and healthy in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn valuable ways to raise the vibration of your frequency and heal the collective consciousness of humanity.
2020-04-0144 min
The Expat Entrepreneur: Doing Business, Online Marketing and Cross Cultural Communication OverseasWhat is an Expat Entrepreneur?Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Expat Entrepreneur! As part of the launch of this podcast, I'd like to take time to do three things in this episode: Introduce you to who I am (Hi! I'm Josh) Define the term "Expat Entrepreneur" (just so we can start off on the same page) Explain what you should expect out of this podcast. If we've never met before, my name is Josh Summers and I've been living overseas with my wife - and now family - since 2006. I started my own business in 2013 and it's been...
2018-01-2100 min
The Expat Entrepreneur: Doing Business, Online Marketing and Cross Cultural Communication OverseasWhat is an Expat Entrepreneur? - 001Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Expat Entrepreneur! As part of the launch of this podcast, I'd like to take time to do three things in this episode: Introduce you to who I am (Hi! I'm Josh) Define the term "Expat Entrepreneur" (just so we can start off on the same page) Explain what you should expect out of this podcast. If we've never met before, my name is Josh Summers and I've been living overseas with my wife - and now family - since 2006. I started my own business in 2013 and it's been an amazing journey for me...
2018-01-2114 min