Latter Day Struggles 371: To Find Divinity, Look No Further than the Mirror
Series Title: An Exploration of ‘Fabricated Fellowship’ & ‘Harmful Religiosity’ on the Path Towards Healing Spiritual Community [Part III of IV]
In this thought-provoking episode, Valerie and guests Ginger and Steve continue to delve into discuss their book, 'Igniting the Holy Flame.' In this episode the topic turns to a core principle key community spiritual healing. Paradoxically, the more each individual in a community is trusted to find God within, the more they bring this True Self to their communities around them. Healthy souls create healthy communities.
This episode delves deeply into the importance of finding one’s true inner self, the impact of meditation on spiritual growth, and how to navigate the tension between individual faith journeys and traditional religious expectations.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Series Overview
00:30 Recap of Previous Episodes
01:29 Today's Topic: The True Self
02:12 Guest Introductions and Personal Reflections
02:37 Challenges in Religious Communities
03:38 Reading from 'Igniting the Holy Flame'
05:08 Discussion on True Self and Spiritual Growth
06:31 Meditation and Personal Practices
15:47 The Role of Patriarchy in Religious Systems
19:28 Managing Tensions and Personal Authority
21:38 Celebrating Individual Faith Journeys
37:09 Closing Thoughts and Summary
39:15 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
40:49 Final Remarks and Listener Support
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