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The Spiritual InvolutionWhat is ALIVE in you?Together in person David and KT just go off the cuff to discuss many topics from doing the “works” in spirituality to current events and the tribal nature developing.2022-03-1741 minThe Spiritual InvolutionCivilized to DeathDavid and Katie discuss the book Civilized to Death by Christopher Ryan.2021-06-2340 minThe Spiritual InvolutionDiscussing Rule #2Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible For Helping.2021-05-0234 minThe Spiritual InvolutionStand up straight with your shoulders back.Rev. David Bruner and KT discuss Jordan Peterson’s first rule for life.2021-03-1327 minThe Spiritual InvolutionLiving IN the QuestionA meandering of all that is today while also trying to remain curious and remain IN the question ❤️2021-03-0533 minThe Spiritual InvolutionReality, Love, Identity & Confusion.Just a preacher and a girl talking about the world right now.2020-09-1841 minThe Spiritual InvolutionYou are never lost...you are simply out of sync with The Source.David and Katie discuss where the truth really is in all this chaos 💛2020-08-051h 19The Spiritual InvolutionSpiritual Summer SchoolMeandering conversation between friends and the spiritual summer school we are both going to partake in. You can too!2020-07-0535 minThe Spiritual InvolutionThe BubbleIs being in your own bubble good enough? What role does our own peace have in the expansion of peace beyond ourself? Is the word “ally” creepy? Are we over thinking things?2020-06-1832 minThe Spiritual InvolutionA Birds’s MessageMay we heal and witness.2020-05-2846 minThe Spiritual InvolutionThriving in a virtual modeShould we shift gears from “surviving” this time into a state of “thriving” ? How does one go this?2020-05-1234 minThe Spiritual InvolutionGod and ScienceA quick meandering between God, Nature, and Science. In particular I pose questions about the emergence of an RNA vaccine.2020-05-0310 minThe Spiritual InvolutionDivided we Stand in LoveChatting about how to stand firmly and in Love in this time of division2020-04-2430 minThe Spiritual InvolutionFierce LOVE versus Justified RighteousnessOur guest Kristina brings up a great question between fierce Love and Righteousness. Apologies for poor connection at times.2020-04-0330 minThe Spiritual InvolutionA podcast at churchDavid Bruner and KT has a chat while live-streaming for our church. Trying to bring communication and connection in an isolated time ❤️2020-03-2434 minThe Spiritual InvolutionThings that make you go hmmmm.....Rev. David Bruner and KT discuss how to remain flexible and open to possibilities. Stay curious! 2020-03-2032 minThe Spiritual InvolutionSpirituality in the NEWS...we talk about the Coronavirus.What is our role in the news? Should we watch and or listen to it? How do we maintain a spiritual perspective even amongst fear based agendas? 2020-02-2829 min
The Spiritual InvolutionForgiveness, what is it?Forgiveness was the topic that came up this week. Reverend David Bruner and KT discuss what forgiveness is and what it means to truly forgive. Not just others but yourself as well. 2020-02-0731 minThe Spiritual InvolutionThe Body Keeps The ScoreI am only half way through the book, "The Body Keeps the Score," but it has already brought up so many questions in me. I ask Reverend David what he thinks about these questions revolving around trauma, childhood, motherhood, self discovery, and a dream I had about giving birth to a Chihuahua. 2020-01-3133 minThe Spiritual InvolutionAct, and God will ActDavid and Katie discuss this quote by Joan of Arc and more 💛2020-01-1829 min
The Spiritual InvolutionWhat question do you need to ask yourself most?Reverend David Bruner and Katie discuss this question, "What question do you need to ask yourself most?"
We explore all its many directions this question may lead you. Happy 2020!2020-01-1029 minThe Spiritual InvolutionSpirituality and The Holiday Season!"So you think you are enlightened, go spend time with your family," - Ram Dass
David and I chat about how to maintain your spiritual north in one of the most difficult settings around...a family gathering.
2019-12-1333 minThe Spiritual InvolutionOkay BoomerSince Dr. David could not do the podcast and I already had a babysitter, I decided to interview the babysitter. What do we have to learn from a 16 year old??? Well, a lot from this one. 2019-12-1037 minThe Spiritual InvolutionThe questions my kids had for Rev. David BrunerWhat questions do a 3 year old and a 6 year old come up with to ask a preacher about God? Listen to find out :)2019-11-2235 min
The Spiritual InvolutionSlow down ...it is probably not a Saber-Tooth Tiger.David and KT meandered through so many topics: our experience at a silent retreat, rest, the collective consciousness in a state of fear,
reverse paranoia, slowing down, Saber Tooth Tigers, and Spaghetti O's. 2019-11-1533 min
The Spiritual InvolutionStillness and SilenceWhat role does silence and stillness play in spirituality? How do we carve out more time to be still, can you be still in noise, and is eating beans at a silent retreat a good thing? All this and more Dr. David Bruner and KT discuss on this weeks podcast!
2019-11-0428 minThe Spiritual InvolutionStatement of BeingKatie and David discuss meaning of our "Statement of Being" at The Center for Spiritual Living. We looked at every sentence of this statement and really took time to understand the words we say every Sunday.
"We believe that life is good, that God is all there is, and that love is the only power. We are a welcoming and inclusive community of inspired individuals caring for and about each other and the entire planetary family, bringing the gifts of active compassion and kindness to the world. Our purpose is to transform lives, build dreams, and reveal God...2019-10-1848 min
The Spiritual Involution100 milesMy good friend Keven Hemple s always up to something. His intention is to live life fully with no regrets. Keven lives boldly and unabashed, traits I find admirable in a human. His latest feat is to challenge his body, mind, and soul by completing 100 miles on foot this October 26th. He is doing this to raise money for a beautiful organization called, Rooms of Hope. This organization creates dream rooms for children who are sick. From their website:
"We create rooms that matter for children with a serious illness during a time when life is anything but pre...2019-10-1548 min
The Spiritual InvolutionAction in the face of fearFear, uncertainty, worry, and complacency can get in the way of putting that foot in front of the other foot and moving forward. How do we use our spirituality to move forward in the face of fear? 2019-09-2722 min
The Spiritual InvolutionReciprocityIs giving our nature? With a few off topic tangents we discuss giving, reciprocity, and its place in spirituality. 2019-09-2040 minThe Spiritual InvolutionIs a spiritual "practice" important?David and KT discuss what a spiritual practice means and why it might be important to be diligent with your practice? 2019-09-1334 minThe Spiritual InvolutionLonelinessRev. David Bruner, his partner Mauricio Lopez, and Katie Burke all have a discussion about loneliness. We discuss the effect being lonely can have on your mental state and how one may use their spirituality to get out of the "loneliness trap". 2019-08-2647 min
The Spiritual InvolutionThe Isolation of Motherhood.Gina Tang and KT discuss the perils of modern western motherhood. Looking at the role isolation has in both depression and becoming separated from our divine connection.2019-08-0949 min
The Spiritual InvolutionWhat is age?Rev. Susan Overland and KT discuss beauty standards and aging in our society as a woman. 2019-08-0822 min
The Spiritual InvolutionSpirituality in the midst of mass shootings.I discuss how we can be love in the midst of darkness like mass shootings.2019-08-0409 min
The Spiritual InvolutionWhat is Science of Mind ?Reverend David Bruner preaches at the Center for Spiritual Living in San Jose, which practices what is known as, Science of Mind. I wanted to discuss the basic principals of this relatively new spiritual domination. Here is our conversation. Please follow us on Facebook and or Instagram and leave us your thoughts! 2019-07-2439 minThe Spiritual InvolutionDiscussing being gay, spirituality, coming out, God, temper tantrums and hate crimes....all that in 40 min!David and Katie watched a beautiful piece on You Tube entitled, "I'm Gay" by Eugene Lee Yang. We then discussed our thoughts about homosexuality in the context of spirituality. We talked about hate crimes and how we should, or should not be, in the face of hatred. Thank you for listening. Please find us on Facebook and or Instagram and let us know your thoughts. Much love! 2019-07-1233 minThe Spiritual InvolutionA quick podcast while on the run.Quick discussion to be looked at deeper later ❤️🙏🏽2019-07-0115 min
The Spiritual InvolutionVacations, Complaining Bracelets, and BEING fully immersed in your spirituality.David and Katie are back from their trips and catching up. We chatted about a 21 day challenge to help create a complaint free world, how to really BE fully immersed in your spirituality, and some other randomness. Peace and Love. 2019-06-2231 min
The Spiritual InvolutionComplain or not to Complain...that is the question?Today Reverend David Bruner and Katie Burke talked about the role of “complaining” in our life. Should we complain, should we not complain? What exactly is complaining? Is there a difference between gossip and complaining? All this and more was discussed today on, The Spiritual Involution, podcast. Chime in on your thoughts, we'd really love to hear them! (find us on facebook and or instagram)2019-05-2438 minThe Spiritual InvolutionBody and SoulI believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience as French philosopher Pierre Teihard de Chardin once said. If this true , then the question I want to ponder is why are we having this human experience at all? Why not just stay ethereal souls within the cosmos of connected energy? Why did our souls come here into this place of limits? What purpose does my body have in regards to spirituality?
Some say that our bodies are simply cases we use while we are here? Some demonize the body (and the earthly desires they hold) as obstacles that should...2019-05-1633 min
The Spiritual InvolutionWhat does Heaven on Earth look like to you?What is your purpose? Do we have a divine purpose? How do we find our purpose? Join David and Katie as they explore this question by answering three questions put forth by Martin Rutte who wrote, Project Heaven on Earth.
1.) Recall a time you felt heaven on earth?
2.)If I gave you a magic wand, and you could create heaven on earth, what would it look like to you?
3.) What easy, concise steps can you take in the next 24 hours to help bring this idea you just spoke about into the world?
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The Spiritual InvolutionThe power of saying "NO"Dr. David Bruner and KT discuss the power of saying NO. The line between YES and NO is sometimes blurry. In this podcast we discuss how to know when to use these two words to direct your life in the direction you want it to go.
2019-04-2640 min
The Spiritual InvolutionLove and GriefThis is a very special podcast. David, our friend Kat, and I drove up to see our friend Jay yesterday. He invited us to his house so we could experience the life and art of his wife and most beloved soul Rita who left our physical world just over a year ago. He speaks openly about love, and about grief. I hope you are as moved I was. 2019-04-1937 min
The Spiritual InvolutionCuriosityToday Dr. David Bruner and Katie discussed curiosity. In particular how curiosity can pull you away from your inner storyteller and into the energy and flow of the present moment. WE also discussed my growing armpit hair.2019-04-1237 minThe Spiritual InvolutionIntentionThis is the first time that David and I attempted a podcast over the phone. Actually it worked better than I thought since my phone was having some issues on my end. We discussed Intention. What is an intention and how it has the power to create a new reality. 2019-04-0430 min
The Spiritual InvolutionSuffering and BulliesThis episode we deep dive on how one might look at and or end their suffering. I give you my experience through a tough pregnancy as an example of how I found a way through letting go and LOVE. We also took another look at grown up bullies and how one might move through that experience. Thank you for your ears, and let us know what you think. 2019-03-2937 min
The Spiritual InvolutionREDO mom brainMy word was to do a podcast once a week with Dr. David and we did one yesterday...but I want a re-do. So here is this weeks podcast, it is only 4 minutes but it explain why.
Thank you for your understanding everyone. Much love. 2019-03-2203 minThe Spiritual InvolutionThe Divine Feminine and other Random TopicsRev David and Katie talk about how words have power, women's history month and the divine feminine, god's calling, and having a partner that is not spiritual? Come join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram at The Spiritual Involution. 2019-03-1547 min
The Spiritual InvolutionIs Life Hard?Is Life Hard or is that a bunch of BS (BElIEF SYSTEM)? Reverend David Bruner and KT discuss two seemingly opposing views about how to view life, one being a life struggle and the other a flow? I think we decided it might be both? What do you think?
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2019-03-0843 minThe Spiritual InvolutionHarry Potter, Intuition, grounding in the Earth, how to stand for something, and bandaids.We just got some tea and sat down. Going straight from the cuff and talking about whatever comes up. We discussed a lot: Harry Potter, intuition, stories, grounding in the earth, how to be an alpha, and bandaids . Hope you enjoy. Please leave any comments on our facebook page below. https://www.facebook.com/spiritualinvolution/?modal=admin_todo_tour2019-03-0135 min
The Spiritual InvolutionPrayer.This episode Rev. David Bruner and KT tackle who one really is, what are thoughts, what is prayer, do we exist after we die...? and all all that jazz. 2019-02-2240 min
The Spiritual InvolutionLove episodeKT and David talk about BIG love – not the heart-festooned Valentine’s Day version. Is love earned? Why do we search for love when it is all around us? What did Rumi mean when he wrote about barriers? Do you need relationship or do you need community? The difference between marriage and the business of marriage. Kids. Partnership. Parenting. Priorities. Generations. Villages. Belongingness. Oh, and hairy legs, too!2019-02-1428 minThe Spiritual InvolutionWe are starting a Podcast!!!We talked about what God is and how to have it show up in your life.2019-02-1131 min