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Abide In MeWhat Does it Mean to Have Freedom in Christ?In this episode, I speak about what it means to have freedom in Christ. To be "in Christ" means to have a relationship with Him so that we can do the things He calls us to do and live the life He calls us to live. But how do we know whether we are in Christ and how can we make sure we aren't abusing the freedom He has given us?Many of the arguments between believers are around what we should or shouldn't do or say if we are a Christian, so understanding the level of...
2025-12-1253 minAbide In MeWhy Do We Ignore God's Call?In this episode, I talk about God's eternal call to His people. He says "Hineni", which means "Here I am" in Hebrew. We see this expressed in the Book of Isaiah where God is constantly calling His people back to walk in His ways. I talk about the ultimate expression of this call in Jesus' self-sacrificial death on the cross. The Word of God came to dwell with us in the flesh, saying "Here I am" to a people who still often choose to ignore Him. I delve into the real meaning of God's love...
2025-10-2149 minAbide In MeWhat Are the Marks of a True Christian?In this episode, I talk about the marks of a true Christian as outlined by Paul in his letter to believers in Corinth. Many people think that being a Christian means that we are to be nice people. But Jesus didn't die for us so we could be nice people, He died so we could be reconciled to God and become real people; true humans just as God originally intended.Many Old and New Testament passages show us God's complete character as being kind and severe, which allows us to more fully understand who He expects us...
2025-09-0659 min
The Pellicle PodcastEp75 — Mark Welsby of The Runaway Brewery, StockportAbout 10 years ago I was roaming along Red Bank in a part of Manchester city centre I was hopelessly unfamiliar with. On either side of me were tall stone walls topped with railway bridges, boxing me in and hiding the sun from view. Not another soul was to be seen. I sincerely hoped I was in the right place. Thankfully, a few moments later, I was met by a smiling face that had emerged from a red door in the side of one of these dark, Mancunian trenches. Here was Mark Welsby, the founder of The Runaway B...
2025-07-2141 min
Find Food FreedomAnti-fat bias can lead to death with Vinny WelsbySam interviews Vinny Welsby, an anti-fat bias consultant. Sam and Vinny discuss the most common consequences of how anti-fat bias can impact your health outcomes.
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2025-05-2837 minAbide In MeOur Red Sea Moment - Growing Our Faith in the WildernessIn this week's episode, I delve into Exodus 14 where God parts the Red Sea in order to save the Israelites from destruction. God is testing their faith and says to them, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." Even though they believed in God and even feared Him, they still did not have faith that He could save them. What does this story tell us about ourselves? How will we handle our own Red Sea moment? Will we prefer to be slaves rather than face the unknown in the wilderness? Will we...
2025-01-0151 minAbide In MeSurrendering, Suffering and God's SovereigntyIn this week's episode I talk about three different worldviews and their response to human suffering. Should we have faith in humans to solve the world's problems? Or will Artificial Intelligence give us the answers? Both humans and technology are flawed but if we have faith in our Creator and his sovereignty, might and faithfulness, we will feel more stable in times of suffering.BIble references:Isaiah 53:2-6 (He was pierced for our transgressions), Isaiah 55:6-13 (My thoughts higher than your thoughts) Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Heaven and New Earth), Revelation 21:1-7 (I am making everything n...
2024-08-241h 18
The Bench with Jenna and JonJack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'St Helens full-back Jack Welsby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.With Jenna away presenting The Hundred, Jon and Jack are joined by Sam Tomkins who lifts the lid on his decision to come out of retirement and return to rugby league.Jack tells us about his hamstring injury and how his rehab is going, and Jon asks which Olympic sports they could all compete in... dressage anyone?The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou can listen to...
2024-08-1931 minAbide In MeJesus: Religion or Reality?In this week's episode I talk about the difference between "Jesus: the religion" and "Jesus: the reality". After two thousand years of church history, I ask if we have fallen into the trap that the apostle Paul warned us against by being embroiled in "vain discussions" that lead us away from our faith?Jesus called his followers to simply believe in him. He said that his sheep hear his voice, but if we are distracted by too many other voices we may not be able to hear him call. I talk about some of the visceral experiences...
2024-06-221h 02
What The Actual Fork PodcastEP208: Unpacking Bias - Fatphobia on Social MediaJenna's recent social media post addressing weight-stigma and fatphobia is causing a stir on Instagram, but TikTok's reaction? Well, let's just say it's not exactly making waves. Sam couldn't even find it! It's like TikTok's hit the mute button on conversations challenging fatphobia and advocating for awareness about weight stigma. And that's before we even begin to break down the content of the video itself, which Sam and Jenna use as a jumping off point for a discussion about how folks in larger bodies get sidelined in so many ways, beyond just the obvious stuff. We close out by...
2024-04-1933 minAbide In MeGod is Love - How Does God's Love and Word Heal Us?In this week's podcast, I talk about God's steadfast love and the healing power of His word. How does God's love differ to our love for each other? God's love often includes discipline, which means we can be left to our own devices until we freely turn back to God for healing. God's word heals us, which is why we need to abide in His word by reading the Bible, but also by hearing what He is saying to each of us individually. Sometimes He corrects us and sometimes He tells us what we don't want to hear, but...
2024-04-1754 minAbide In MeAbide In Me - How Do Jesus' Words Transform Us?In this week's episode, I talk about Jesus' instruction to His disciples to abide in Him by abiding in His words. "If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you." John 15:7The words we speak to each other and our own thoughts affect us deeply, so how much more will Jesus' words transform our inner selves?Is this the reason that the Bible and Jesus's teachings are constantly attacked and derided in our society? Are the powers and principalities afraid...
2024-03-1955 minAbide In MeThe Appropriateness of the Hour; How to use the spiritual disciplines to deepen your relationship with GodIn this week's episode I discuss the power of the spiritual disciples, such as meditation, and how best to use them. Many of us have been taught that to be disciplined is to do the same things in the same way every day and if we deviate from this routine we are undisciplined. I use Richard Foster's book, "A Celebration of Discipline" to dispel this myth and talk about how the spiritual disciplines can help us to deepen our relationship with God.Bible References for further study:Simple worship (2 Chronicles 7:14); What God wants (Isaiah 1:12-17...
2024-02-2848 min
What The Actual Fork PodcastEP199: We Only Get One BodyIn this episode, Sam shares her reflections on attending two funerals, including one for a client turned mentor and friend. In sharing this experience, she encourages listeners to consider the impermanence of the body and question society's fixation on changing it. Jenna emphasizes the profound ways our bodies work to teach, tell, and protect us. This week, we're challenging ourselves and our listeners to consider how we want to be remembered and what we can do to a cultivate a relationship with our body that aligns with that vision. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.c...
2024-02-1631 minAbide In MeIdols and MoralsIn this week's episode I discuss the connection between idols and morals. Idolatry may seem like an outdated concept to many, but we all have idols that can take the place of God in our lives. I talk about modern day idols and the morality that is born out of following them. I speak about why idolatry is seen as one of the worse sins and how it is linked to modern New Age practices.Bible references:Exile due to Idolatry (2 Kings 17:7); Idol Worship/Child Sacrifice (2 Kings 17:15-17); Isaiah - Fortune Telling (2:6), Mediumship (8:19), Prophesying Illusions (30:9,10,11...
2024-02-1454 minAbide In MeThe Good News - An Introduction to the GospelIn this week's episode, I begin to explore what "The Gospel" is and why we should care about it. The word "Gospel" means "good news" and the Merriam Webster dictionary describes it as "the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation." It tells us who Christ is, what it means to be in the Kingdom of God and how we can be saved.Unfortunately, many people are apathetic towards this message today, either because they think they've heard it all before or because they feel it is irrelevant. But is it? Jesus tells us we...
2024-01-3151 minAbide In MeSeventy Times Seven - Universal ForgivenessIn this week's episode I talk about forgiveness, sin, repentance and free will. Did Jesus teach universal forgiveness, or are there things we need to do to receive it? Are we to forgive those people who are unrepentant? Will Jesus forgive those who don't believe in Him? Are there some things that are unforgivable? Bible references:Matthew 18:21-25 (Seventy Times Seven); Matthew 5:38-40 (Turn Other Cheek); Matthew 5:44 (Love Enemies); Matthew 6:9-13 (Lord's Prayer); Matthew 7:3-5 (Judge Not); Matthew 18:21-35 (Parable Unforgiving Servant); Luke 15:11-32 (Parable Prodigal Son); 1 Timothy 1:15 (Christ to Save Sinners); 1 Timothy 2:4 (All to...
2024-01-171h 02Abide In MeDivine Hiddenness: Why is God Hidden to Those Who Are Sincerely Seeking Him?In this week's episode I talk about why many people who are sincerely seeking God do not find Him. I talk about unconscious barriers that may keep us from experiencing God's presence; the reason why we need to examine our expectations of God; and what God requires from those who seek Him.Bible References:Book of Job; Paul's Conversion, Acts 9:1-19; Whoever would draw near to God, Hebrews 11:6; Adam & Eve's Unearned Wisdom, Genesis 3; God's Higher ays, Isaiah 55:8-9; Lose Life to Find It, Matthew 10:39; Be Not Wise in Your Own Eyes, Proverbs 3:5-8; Become a...
2023-12-1247 minAbide In MeNever the Twain - Why Do We Seek God in Different Ways?In this week's podcast I talk about the difference between having knowledge about God versus knowing God. Why do so many people run away from having a relationship with their Creator? Are they scared of being judged, or angry about the suffering they have endured? I discuss how different personality types seek to know God and also delve into the reality of heaven and hell. Bible reference:Ephesians 2:9 (Whole fullness of Deity), Psalm 139 (You have searched me), Psalm 18:25-26 (Devouring Fire), Revelation 20:14 (Lake of Fire), Hebrews 1:1-3 (Jesus), John 1:1-4 (Jesus, The Word), John 14:6 (I...
2023-11-0250 minAbide In MeDo Not Lean on Your Own UnderstandingIn this week's podcast I talk about the dumbing down of our society and how we can learn to see through the media spin and the many wolves in sheep's clothing that want to lead us away from the truth."One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans—anything except reason." Thomas Sowell"Yet we must say something, when those who say the most are saying nothing" Augustine of...
2023-10-2558 minAbide In MeUnity or Uniformity - The Diversity of Modern Christian TeachingsIn this week's episode I talk about the nature of criticism and how it is different to having true discernment. I also pay homage to some of great teachers and resources that led me to appreciate the diverse doctrines within the different Christian denominations.Below is a selection of resources.Bible References:1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (Is Christ Divided?), 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 (Judgement Seat of Christ), Matthew 18:2-5 (Child-like Faith), Hebrews 11:6 (Without Faith), John 6:26-29 (Faith in Jesus), Matthew 16:24-26 (Pick up Cross), Matthew 11;28-30 (Lay down burdens)He Has You – Blog by Paul BaliusHow Go...
2023-10-1844 minAbide In MeKnowing and Being Known - The Story of PaulIn this week's podcast, I talk about the Apostle Paul and how his life can be a template for us when we are seeking a relationship with God. I also talk about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus, why this is the central teaching of Christianity and why it matters to all of us today.Bible references:Acts 9:1-22 (Paul's conversion), Galatians 1:13-18 (Paul's persecution of early church), Acts 17:16-32 (Paul in the Areopagus), Exodus 19:6 (Kingdom of Priests), 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 (Importance of Resurrection), John 5:18 (Jesus' equality with God), 2 Peter 1:16 (Not cleverly devised myths), 1 Corinthians 13:12...
2023-10-1153 minAbide In MeThe Problem with Perennialism (Modern Spirituality)In this episode I talk about the ideas behind modern spirituality, which has at its foundation the philosophy of Perennialism; the idea that all religions have a common core and that there are many paths to God. But what is missing from this kind of religious pluralism? Even though these ideas seem accepting and tolerant, could they in fact be leading people down the garden path and away from God?Bible references:Luke 12:51 (Division not Peace), 1 John 1:8 (No sin, deception), Exodus 20 (10 Commandments), John 8:31-32 (Truth set you free), John 15:13 (No greater love), Hebrews 4:12 (Alive & Active).
2023-10-0556 min
What The Actual Fork PodcastEP122: The Evolution of Body Positivity, Fat Liberation, and Fat AcceptanceVinny Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Vinny helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies. We talk about what fat liberation/acceptance really are, the origin of the body positivity movement, and the different levels of fatphobia. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com **disclaimer: there is mention o...
2022-08-0537 min
True Tales of EnlightenmentCommunionIn the last episode in the True Tales of Enlightenment podcast series, I talk about how we can develop a direct relationship with God through communion with him. Next year I will be launching a new podcast called "Abide In Me - A.I.M" and hope this will help others to seek and find the spiritual connection and wisdom they are seeking.
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2020-12-2444 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentCall of WisdomIn this week's podcast I ask, "What's the harm?" We often ask this question when we try to disguise our complacency as decency; yet our apathy has consequences.
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2020-11-2041 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentHoly SpiritIn this week's podcast, I talk about the difference between New Age spiritualism and being led by the Holy Spirit. I explain how reading the Bible on three different levels: literal, metaphorical and metaphysical, can lead to a deeper and more fulfilling understanding of the scriptures and whether we need a transcendent moral reality to keep us from doing wrong.
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2020-10-1442 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentReformationWe are seeing the world reforming in front of our eyes. The question is, do we like what we see? Reformation of any kind causes disruption to the old order as new truths are brought to light. Will we continue to play it safe and believe the narrative that we are weak and powerless? Or will we make an effort to seek the truth, call out hypocrisy and lies, and take action to build our lives anew?
2020-08-2600 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentKaleidoscope"It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." Mark Twain
In this week's podcast I talk about Kaleidoscopic Consciousness; a multi-faceted, everychanging lens that we need to activate whenever we are trying to make sense of something. It is only when you have looked at something from multiple perspective that you can even begin to see the truth. In today's polarised environment, it is easy to get caught up in narratives that keep us divided against each other, especially when our emotions are played on by the media.
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2020-06-1900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentAdaptationIn this week's podcast I talk about how we can adapt to the limitations being placed on all us right now, as we surrender to circumstances beyond our control. At the end of this podcast I have added the audio from the "New Earth Meditation" I recorded in 2018. Use it before you go to sleep to reduce anxiety and help you envision a positive future for us all.
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2020-04-0600 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentAscentIn this week's podcast I share a personal mystical experience brought on by reading Thomas Merton's book, Ascent to Truth. This book illumintates the path towards contemplation and mystical communion. It is the path laid down by the mystic Saint John of the Cross, who wrote about the dark night of the soul.
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2020-03-0500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentAngels & DaemonsIn this week's podcast I talk about evil and it's expression in the world. Some say that evil doesn't exist. Some say the field of psychology can explain why people do evil things. But is that true?
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2020-02-1100 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentCut FlowersIn this week's podcast I talk about the nature of and reason for suffering in the world. Is there an answer to this age old question that can help give meaning to our lives? Can spiritual teachings and stories sustain us through our pain?
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2020-02-0400 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentEpiphanySome call epiphanies, God breaking through. They are the a-ha moments that put us on a different track and bring new information to light. Higher consciousness is accessed through the mind and linked to our intuition, not our emotions. As our feelings are continually triggered, we need to learn how to calm our emotions so the truth can shine through.
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2020-01-1600 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentWander into MythsIn this week's podcast I talk about the personal myths we create to comfort us and why these stories need to be examined when new information becomes available. By looking through the lens of both Christian and Buddhist teachings, I ask if subjective truth and morality is enough to keep us stable during times of need? Or do we need objective truths to stand on in order to make sense of the world and our place in it?
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2019-12-0500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentHigher PowerIn this week's podcast I talk about the spiritual discipline of forgiveness and how we can practice this in our lives. Often, we find it difficult to forgive others because they haven't confessed, apologised and atoned for what they have done. The act of confession relieves us of our burdens and cleanses our soul. It helps us to steer clear of the corruption that leads to much of our misfortune.
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2019-10-2400 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentJonah ComplexAbraham Maslow coined the term "Jonah Complex" to describe a fear of our own greatness. It refers to the biblical story of Jonah who runs from the purpose that God has laid out for him and ends up in the belly of a whale contemplating his fate and asking for assistance. How many times have you felt as if you were in the belly of the whale? What can we do to stop ourselves sabotaging our own transcendent purpose?
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2019-09-2410 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentSustain-AbilityIn this week's podcast I ask why self-help is the number one selling genre in literature and why we are so clueless about being human. Our ability to self-sustain dwindles with every piece of advice sought from another. So how can we learn to sustain ourselves in times of need?
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2019-09-0500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentConspiracy No MoreIn this week's podcast I ask how many of our beliefs are based on conspiracy theories? With the death of, 'sex trafficker for the elites', Jeffrey Epstein many people have been drawn into this conspiratorial way of thinking, in one person's words, "We've all become Alex Jones." It's time we looked more deeply into how the mainstream narratives we believe to be true were initiated and whether conspiracy theories provide the underpinning of many of our most accepted beliefs.
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2019-08-2600 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentLove is BlindIn this week's podcast I ask, Is "love" the answer? Can it save us from psychic attack and manipulation? Will it "beat Trump", as Marianne Williamson has said? Let us remember that love is blind. It does not help us to discern the truth and that is what spirituality is all about.
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2019-07-2500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentSource CodeAstrology, Numerology and the Enneagram personality system use archetypes and the vibrational frequency of numbers to determine our character, our strengths and weaknesses, as well as our reason for being here on earth. While this may be difficult to understand logically, if we put reason aside for a moment and engage the right-side of our brain, we will begin to see the importance that words and numbers have on our lives.
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2019-06-1700 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentRaise the BarIn this week's podcast I talk about censorship and intolerance. As this is being normalised and even welcomed by some, we need to be aware of our own reaction to it. Whose ideas are we unwilling to tolerate and why? What new truths are you afraid to accept? Are you willing to take the risk of thinking for yourself?
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2019-05-2800 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentLost in TranslationIn this week's podcast I talk about the need to develop our critical thinking capabilities so we can better understand the problems we face - both personally and collectively - and the often well-meaning solutions being offered by politicians and activist groups. Many of these ideas deserve some scrutiny rather than blind acceptance. Thought provoking criticism should not be censored simply because some find it offensive.
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2019-05-0300 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentStarfish & CoffeeIn this week's podcast I talk about creativity, intelligence and austism. In the Maori language the word used to describe austism is ‘Takiwātanga’, which translated means "My/his/her own time and space." We still don't understand why austism develops, or have a clear idea of why many austistic people have exceptional creative or academic abilities. Are they able to access different levels of consciousness due to a difference in brain chemistry? Can we learn from people with autism about how to access higher intelligence and creativity?
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2019-04-1700 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentNew DawnIn this week's podcast I talk about the energy of truth that we can see seeping into so many different areas, bringing light and justice where once there was only corruption and darkness. A new dawn has come and there is no turning back. We have such a supportive and buoyant energy assisting us to become warriors; defenders of truth, protectors of those who need it the most.
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2019-04-0300 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentSmoke and MirrorsAs we look at our TVs, computer screens and phones, our consciousness moves into the second dimension and we immediately constrict our view of reality. Lowering our state of consciousness in this way eventually takes it toll and we can begin to feel more anxious and fearful. This perpetual state of fear blocks us from accessing the wisdom and clarity of the higher dimensions.
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2019-03-0600 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe TesseractIn this week's podcast I talk about the benefit of accessing higher dimensional consciousness. Many people like the idea of connecting with aspects of themselves or beings who live in other dimensions, but how does this actually work? Are we living in a huge, multi-layered computer simulation? How does spirituality fit into this model of reality?
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2019-02-2700 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentFour Corners"Every truth has four corners: As a teacher I give you one corner
and it is for you to find the other three." Confucius
As we begin a New Year it's important to reassess, not only our goals, but our premises about life. Are we standing on a solid foundation of truth or a pile of comfortable lies? By reviewing some of the topics from last year using Confucius' four cornered approach, we will can bring balance to our ideas.
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2019-02-1410 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentOut of the BlueIn the last podcast of 2018, I talk in more detail about synchronicity and the nature of real spiritual experiences. Many people believe they can be willed forth through devotion to a Guru, or by following rigorous spiritual exercises; this is the psychology of the seeker based on a desire for enlightenment. However, spirit cares nothing for our human framework of cause and effect, which is why genuine spiritual experiences come out the blue.
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2018-12-3100 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentBroken SpellsIn this week's podcast I talk about the power of hypnosis and the psychology of the group. We are all subject to the power of certain people and ideas, that act like spells on our consciousness. Whether these spells are cast by organisations, or our nearest and dearest, we need to become aware of how to break them and assert our own will by connecting to our personal guidance.
2018-12-2300 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentStill WatersThrough my own experience with archetypal forces, I explain how these conscious symbols interact and heal us and how they were created through the perceptions of ancient humans and augmented by people throughout the ages. The collective unconscious is the store house for these symbols and can be accessed, as we would access the internet based "Cloud" today. The password is our intention, interest and readiness to explore the unknown of the universal mind.
2018-12-1900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe FatherIn this week's podcast I talk about traditions, values and institutions that have been brought into disrepute in our western culture. I discuss the modern idea of marriage and how it differs from the traditional ideal, which leads on to a discussion of spiritual values, which have largely been lost in favour of a more materialistic focus.
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2018-12-1000 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentRevelationIn this week's podcast I talk about the importance of cultivating a direct relationship with your own spiritual consciousness through communion, which involves listening and waiting for personal revelations, large and small. This communication is often lost when we perform rituals and mantras, or follow specific spiritual programs that fulfill our egos' need for attainment, yet lead the seeker away from what lies within.
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2018-12-0200 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentEye of the NeedleIn this week's podcast I talk about the impediments to moving through the eye of the needle in order to reach the "kingdom of heaven". In the biblical passage it's said to be riches that block our entry, but anything that we are attached to, including dogmatic belief systems, will slow down our spiritual progress. I speak about our attachment to information and the irony that the more information we have access to the less enlightened we become.
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2018-11-2200 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentIrrational TidesIn this week's podcast I talk about the tides of seemingly irrational thoughts and emotions that we can experience and how we can develop an inner community of characters to help process them. If we become too logical, we lock ourselves in a mental prison that seeks to know the ultimate truth, which is often only a fraction of the mystery that life presents us. If we allow our irrational thoughts to possess us, we invite another kind of madness that rips us from the fabric of reality and isolates us in a different way. As always, combining two...
2018-11-1000 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentInner OracleIn this week's podcast I talk about the Ancient Greek myth of Cassandra and the importance of consulting the archetypal stories that many modern thinkers believe are now obsolete. The story of Cassandra offers us insight into the relationship we have with our inner oracle; our intuition. Many turn their heads away from their inner knowing for fear of where it may guide them. But turning away does not remove the insight, it only distorts it and creates a black mirror through which to view life.
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2018-11-0100 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentOver the RainbowWhen our ideals don't match our reality we become impatient with our slow rate of progress and try to find someone to blame. But real progress comes from assessing our own part in the problems and solutions, which means we all need to face our guilty conscience. As Krishnamuti said, "The moment you understand something, you are free of it."
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2018-10-2500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentNaked TruthIn this week's podcast I talk about spiritual nakedness. The process of stripping yourself down to your core, without any need to cling to beliefs, opinions, teachings, people or plans. A place where you can begin to rebuild your true self without fear.
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2018-10-1900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe Mirror"I'm starting with the man in the mirror, I'm asking him to change his ways." In this week's podcast I talk about the internal emotional states that cause us to continually act out the victim/oppressor dynamic and how internal reflection helps to change the external world. Can we ever feel empowered and live without fear while clinging for dear life to our right to be victims? Are we prepared to stand out from the crowd and start telling a new story?
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2018-10-1100 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe Middle WayIn lieu of an actual reality, we rush to create our own reality. So often, what we want to happen in life is upended by actual events; it’s no wonder we project our truth onto situations that counter our internal narrative. It’s easier than accepting disappointment or acknowledging we may be wrong.
2018-10-0800 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe CrucibleIn this week's podcast, I talk about how we discern fact from fiction and why we need to balance our emotional reactions with critical thinking. Often we trust our feelings as a substitute for using our intuition, which comes from a neutral space rather than a reactionary state of consciousness. Whatever our opinion on any issue, the only way to have clarity is to delve into our own psyche and start from a position of uncertainty, or at least open-mindedness.
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2018-10-0300 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentSentience is FutileIn this week's podcast I talk about nihilism and the futility of existence. Why do things matter to us, or not? Is it worth living a life that we feel is empty and meaningless, or does that attitude set us free? A lack of meaning can lead to depression, which is in itself comforting on some level as we perceive ourselves as victims. Wish fulfillment and magical thinking can seem like an easy way to combat depressive states of consciousness, but often leave us feeling unfulfilled. Wishing for a thing doesn't make it so; it's a deep...
2018-09-1900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentArtificial EvolutionIn this week's podcast I talk about our desire to speed up our natural evolution through technology and the potential problems this can cause. Elon Musk has spoken at length on the dangers of creating advanced artificial intelligence before we have understood the worst case scenarios. Our shortsightedness and failure to think through the consequences of our actions has caused us untold suffering in the past. So how can we develop the wisdom needed to evolve naturally?
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2018-09-1200 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentConsequence of DesireThe consequence of craving is suffering. This is one of the main teachings in Buddhism, yet it's mostly ignored by modern spiritual seekers in favour of the pursuit of inner peace. We meditate, do yoga and practice mindfulness, while turning away from the key to finding liberation; becoming free from strong desires, or attachments.
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2018-09-0500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe LogosThere are many definitions of The Logos; the word, discourse, plan, truth, spirit and the divine reason implicit in the cosmos, ordering it and giving it form and meaning. Yet the words we listen to today are often far from truthful and we have come to rely upon rhetoric rather than facts. We have a new lexicon of terms that have been rinsed of all meaning and act as a safety blanket to shield us from the fallout of a crumbling system. But we have the tools to deal with our fear through the philosophical teachings of Stoicism and Buddhism...
2018-08-3000 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentPresence is your PowerPart podcast, part meditation; this week I speak about love. Not romantic or familial love, but the unconditional love that forms our inner presence. Our presence is not the same as our energy field, which can be affected by the outer reality. Our presence is the core of unconditional love that we all carry within. This is where our power lies. Our presence is our power; our presence is our protection.
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2018-08-2400 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentDUAL realITYIn this week's podcast I talk about the alchemy of change and how understanding our inner duality helps us turn lead into gold. Before we embark on examining our psyche, our view of life and ourselves is clouded by the past. This inner distortion actually blocks the natural process of change that we all undergo by virtue of being born. Mental illness can be seen as a reaction to these inner blocks and the world of denial that many of us live in.
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2018-08-1500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentSleeping GiantsFollowing on from last week's podcast on injustice and corruption within our society, I ask why we find it necessary and even preferable, to fall into denial. This state of being thwarts change and allows the darkness to spread like a cancer within us and the collective. Presently, everything we have covered up, buried and denied will begin to awaken, so we need to decide whether to run from, or befriend, these sleeping giants in our unconscious.
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2018-08-0800 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentMurky WatersIn this week's podcast I talk about justice and corruption, with reference to miscarriages of justice and systemic abuse that we would rather not look into. The subject matter may make us feel angry and helpless, we may want to bury our heads in the sand and pretend the darkest elements of humanity don't exist, but we owe it to the victims to become informed.
2018-08-0200 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentIllusion of Free WillAs we continue to traverse the world of blinkered, polarised thinking it is important that we elevate our thought processes and begin to examine the possible origins of thought itself. How do we know where our thoughts come from? It feels like they're generated by our minds, but could that be simply because that is what we have been taught?
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2018-07-2600 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentPath of NeutralityWhat is the benefit of developing a sense of inner neutrality and how much responsibility do we have to get involved in solving other people's problems? Often, we are the keepers of other people's secrets, or we are privy to information that may help others to make informed decisions yet we stay quiet. Why?
2018-07-1800 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentWisdom WalkWisdom is only gained by walking your own path. In this week's podcast I take some time to walk through the forest and drop beneath the swirl of chaotic energy that permeates our existence. I talk about the danger of substituting information and knowledge for wisdom and identifying too much with our intellect. The shift that many have spoken about has already happened and what we are witnessing are the death throes of a dying system. How can we develop feelings of internal support and peace while the storms rage on?
2018-07-1000 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentAll Over The MapThe heatwave has turned the Highlands into a jungle. It's so green and lush we could easily be in the tropics. In this week's podcast I talk briefly about Geoengineering, the latest plan to manage the climate, before delving more deeply into the subject of personality types.
2018-07-0400 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentA Little Bit of KnowledgeIn this week's podcast I talk about ancient civilisations, human origins and climate change as a way to demonstrate our desire for, and ability to digest, "A Little Bit of Knowledge". Delving deeply into topics that we believe are 'a done deal' is a foolproof way to exercise and transform our minds. Will you take up this week's challenge to investigate the opposing side of an argument you are 100% sure of?
2018-06-2000 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentWorld of NounsIn this week's podcast I talk about the importance and power of symbols, from corporate brands to spiritual images. We are influenced by these symbols from birth, yet we are encouraged to view life as a collection of nouns without meaning because we have lost the use of metaphorical language, which formed the worldview of our ancestors.
2018-06-1300 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentBrave New WorldI hit the road again in this week's podcast because being outside and connected to nature brings me more clarity, but why? Once we understand that our own frequency and bio-rhythms need to be in sync with that of the Earth, we can understand why being in nature is so important to our well-being. Not only do we become energised but we learn the lessons that nature has to teach us, the main one being unity.
2018-05-3000 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentCreating SpaceIn this week's podcast I talk about freedom without consequences. It sounds like a movie title, doesn't it? And in a way it is a fairy tale, yet this concept underpins so many of the social movements towards change. We spend so much time trying to change the behaviour of others, either in our personal lives or the collective, because we feel offended or threatened. Yet these feelings come from a deep sense of unworthiness; an unconscious feeling that we all have in common.
2018-05-2400 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentFather TimeIn this week’s podcast I talk about the elusive and multi-layered concept of Time. Whether it is the pressure of clock time or the emotions associated with psychological time, we experience time as a construct of either society or our own minds. To escape the confines of time we need to learn to connect to our own timeline and begin to work with “Father Time”; our greatest teacher.
2018-05-0900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentChange the ChannelThis week I look at the evidence for contact with inter-dimensional beings and ask why the subject is often ridiculed. I take a look at the world of channelling, that has become so much a part of the New Age Movement and move on to discuss ways we can become more discerning when seeking information from outside sources, be they cosmic, divine or otherwise.
2018-05-0200 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentNew Earth MeditationFollowing on from last week's podcast, I have created a guided mediation to help you release the past, set intentions for the future and relax body and mind.
2018-04-2500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe Power of IntentionIn this week's podcast, I ask what part our own beliefs and intentions play in scientific experiments and how the power of intention can help us shape the world at large. With the help of biologist Rupert Sheldrake's book "The Science Delusion" I talk about the assumptions made by the Materialist paradigm and discuss how the Placebo Effect and the Observer Effect are helping to upgrade this view of the universe.
2018-04-1900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentCloser to the TruthI talk this week about those who have sacrificed their lives and freedom to bring us the truth and why it is important to remember them. I talk about various aspects of who many call "The Cabal", more often referred to as "They" or "The Elite", so we can start to understand more about how the world really works and detach from the illusion fed to us through the media. Fear and manipulation only control us if we buy into it. So free yourself by detaching from the repetitive drama and focus on some...
2018-04-1200 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentCommUnity MattersJoin me this week as I talk about the importance of creating our own communities as a way to support each other. I speak about the rural community I live in and how living here has crystallised my sense of purpose in life. We all have a purpose but many have yet to discover it. Some people are simply here to be frequency holders, embodiers of love and compassion, as Eckart Tolle speaks about in his book "A New Earth".
2018-04-0500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentKarma ChameleonJoin me this week as I take a hike around the hills and talk about the concept of karma. Each spiritual tradition has ideas about why bad things happen in the world. Karma, in a traditional sense, is a form of cosmic justice that means we all eventually reap what we sow. But is this really true?
2018-03-2900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentOne Ten TrillionthIn this week's podcast I discuss the scientific and spiritual nature of consciousness, psychic phenomenon and ask if the fraction of reality we are able to perceive through our five sense is the only reality available to us.
2018-03-2200 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentStable FlexibilityIn this week's podcast I talk about change and how we can develop a sense of "stable flexibility" that gives us a foundation to stand upon when things get rocky. Our lives involve a continual process of death and rebirth, where we get to release old beliefs and even our sense of identity, in order to move on to pastures new.
2018-03-1400 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentExtreme SimplicityIn this week's podcast I talk about the current trend towards extreme simplicity and why this method of promoting change is destined to create more problems than it solves. Whether we are talking about women's rights, differences between genders or climate change, the solutions are never black and white.
2018-03-0700 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentHigher OctaveIn this week's podcast I talk about the importance of discipline in our everyday lives. Not the kind of discipline that we associate with control or punishment, but a higher octave of consciousness that keeps us from the inertia that often dominates our personal growth.
2018-02-2800 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentLifebloodIn this week's podcast I talk about the importance of creativity and intuition. Being creative elevates us above our ordinary consciousness and connects us to our lifeblood. It gives us energy as it is an active rather than a passive pursuit. Creative expression stimulates different areas of our brain and brings with it feelings of inspiration while alleviating stress.
2018-02-2100 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentLevels of the GameIn this week's podcast I talk about the importance of getting in touch with the invisible world, the world beyond our five senses, as a way to loosen our attachment to the idea that we are material girls and boys, living in a material world.
2018-02-1300 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentShadow LandsIn this week's podcast, we dive into the murky waters of what Carl Jung called, our Shadow. This part of us resides in our subconscious mind and is made up of everything we have suppressed. It can rise up and takeover our lives, high-jack our relationships and in extreme cases cause personality disorders. Yet if we give it our attention, it can become a road map towards health and happiness.
2018-02-0600 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentEye of the BeholderOur feelings can be so overwhelming at times that we either don't want to look into them, or we simply believe our emotional states to be true. But like so many aspects of life they are in the eye of the beholder. In this week's podcast I talk about how our beliefs affect our emotional state and why it's important to understand why we feel they way we feel.
2018-01-3000 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentThe Hero’s JourneyIn a world that is moving towards a higher degree of polarisation we need to learn to become more nuanced in our interpretation of events and also spiritual teachings. Black and white thinking leads to dogma, which in turns hinders our growth. In this episode I talk about how we can walk the fine line between logic and intuition so we have a balanced view of reality. Viewing life in a symbolic way allows us a different perspective helping us to move out of victimhood and towards empowerment.
2018-01-1900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentBuji State of Mind"Buji" is a Zen word meaning no affectation or nothing special and is assigned to those who are masters in Zen. For the western mind this makes no sense, as surely someone who has mastered anything should be described as "special" and be worth of praise. Yet this Buji consciousness is something that we can all aspire to in order to break out of the need to constantly prove ourselves worthy of being alive.
2017-10-1500 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentShift in ConsciousnessIn this podcast I talk about how we can bring back our sense of empowerment by learning how to shift our consciousness in the moment. It is a skill that many people never develop and so positive change never comes. Yet it is the only real power we have; to choose what we focus on, what we think, how we feel and most importantly how we live our lives. When you step into that power you change your reality.
2017-08-2300 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentWho Do You Think You Are?Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you favour logical thought or make decisions based on how you feel? Are you intuitive or do you focus mainly on what is happening around you? Understanding your own personality type helps you to understand why you have conflict with certain people in your life, whereas others seem to understand you perfectly. By understanding the differences in the way we each perceive the world we can move away from judgement and towards being more tolerant, so we can improve our relationship with others.
2017-08-0900 minTrue Tales of EnlightenmentFull Spectrum SpiritualityProgress is measured by our technological achievements and yet we still live in a world where many are starving or homeless. Before we launch ourselves into the future by merging with machines, we need to understand why we are so afraid of confronting the darkness within ourselves and society otherwise our evolution will only be skin deep. Viewing the full spectrum of life gives us the power to make the radical changes necessary to turn this world around.
2017-06-3000 min
Jim Krenn No RestrictionsBad Tattoos And Sereny Welsby's Prom DateJimmy, Terry Jones and Mike Wysocki – John Evans is still on the road – are joined again by Sereny Welsby to talk about her tattoos and the ink that Jimmy and Terry would like to get, the Salem Witch Trials, Mike’s got a new Twisted Sports about Johnny Manziel and Michael Sam, Michael Sam’s TV deal with Oprah, the cast remembers their bad high school prom dates, Casey Kasem’s disappearance, Jordan Van Der Sloot became a father while in jail, going camping, bonfires, bears & much more!
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