The Tao of Christ

In this episode I explore what Jesus meant by the phrase "born again." It is not what Evangelical Christianity assumes it means. The phrase has nothing to do with religion, believing doctrines, or a conversion experience. I examine the famous scripture passage in the third chapter of the Gospel of John where Jesus has a discussion with the Jewish religious teacher, Nicodemus, about what it means to be born again, born anew, born from above or born of the Spirit. I show that Jesus was talking about a spiritual awakening that I call unitive awareness. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

In this episode I continue my teaching on Christian nonduality. This time I am looking at the apocalyptic passages of scripture, in particular the “Little Apocalypse” of Jesus, also known as the Olivet Discourse, found in the gospels. What Jesus was describing in this dramatic eschatological passage is not a cataclysmic end of history or the physical dissolution of the cosmos. Jesus is describing a spiritual awakening to the true nature of the universe. Jesus was not an apocalyptic prophet so much as a visionary and mystic who could see what others do not see. And he invites us to share his vision.View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

In this episode I explore how Christian non-dualism is rooted in the teachings of the Christian scriptures, and in particular how it is taught in the most important verse in the New Testament – Galatians 2:20. “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” The “I” the old self, the false self, the illusory self, the ego or persona, is dead. It is not real. Instead Christ – the eternal, immortal Christ is our real Self. The experience of this no-self and union with the inner Christ is rooted in the Cross of Christ. It is incarnated and lived out in our lives in the qualities of faith and love. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

In this episode I define and explore the meaning of nonduality or non-dualism as perceived from a Christian perspective. Referencing Christian contemplatives like Richard Rohr and Evelyn Underhill, I make the case that non-duality is the core of the Christian faith, going back to the very beginnings of Christianity. It is not theology. It is not philosophy. It is an experiential and intuitive awareness of union with God, Christ, and all there is. I then explore how it is related to Christian theology and my own Christian experience. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

The New Pilgrim’s Progress is a modern retelling of John Bunyan’s 17th century classic “Pilgrim’s Progress.” In this conclusion to the story Pilgrim and Truthful travel through Beulah Land and arrive at the River of Life, which has the Tree of Life growing on either side of the river. The pilgrims decide to spend the night on the riverbank before crossing the river in the morning. During the night Pilgrim has a dream/vision/revelation.When they awake they begin the crossing the river to the Celestial City. The crossing is difficult and the Destination is not what they thought. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

The New Pilgrim’s Progress is a modern retelling of John Bunyan’s 17th century classic “Pilgrim’s Progress.” After descending the Mystic Mountains, Pilgrim and Truthful continue on the Way. They meet the Rich Young Ruler from the Bible, who has found a way to keep his riches and follow the Lord. They stop at the home of Family Woman, who with her husband and seven children is an advocate of Family Values. After being serenaded by their children with a rendition of “So Long, Farewell” from the Sound of Music, the two pilgrims continue on their Way.Soon they meet a faun named Gida, who reminds them of Tumnus from the Chronicles of Narnia. As it turns out he was C.S. Lewis’ inspiration for Tumnus. Gida is one of the goats from Jesus’s parable of the Sheep and the Goats. The two also meet the Centurion, who was praised for his faith by Jesus. He tells them of his meeting with Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Finally they meet Evangelical, a friend of Pilgrim’s from the Shadowlands.   View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

The New Pilgrim’s Progress is a modern retelling of John Bunyan’s 17th century classic “Pilgrim’s Progress.” After escaping from the Dark Knight’s dungeon, Pilgrim and Truthful continue following the Way to the Celestial City. They come to the foothills of the Mystic Mountains where they meet some shepherds who offer them hospitality. The shepherds take them on a tour of the various parts of the Mystic Mountains. They show them the Hill of Pride, Mount Fear, the Doors of Perception, Mount Transfiguration and the Lamasery, where they get a brief glimpse of the Dalai Lama. They see Shangri-La, made famous by novelist James Hilton. They see the highest peak of the Mystic Mountains, Mount Advaita, hidden in the clouds. From Inspiration Point they finally get a glimpse of their destination, the Pearly Gates of the Celestial City. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

The New Pilgrim’s Progress is a modern retelling of John Bunyan’s 17th century classic “Pilgrim’s Progress.” After leaving the City of Megachurch, Pilgrim and Truthful spend the night in the barn of an elderly couple, who show them Christian hospitality. In the morning they continue on their way and immediately meet the Four Horsemen of the New Atheism (also known as the Brights) coming toward them in a whirlwind. They warn the pilgrims of the folly of their journey and advise them to turn around. After leaving the horsemen the Way becomes more difficult, and they decide to take a detour where they meet Optimist. They encounter a storm and spend the night in a cabin, which is owned by the Dark Night. The Dark Night throws them into his dungeon where the pilgrims spend many days and nights in despair, doubting the goodness and existence of their Lord. Eventually they escape and continue on their journey. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

The New Pilgrim’s Progress is a modern retelling of John Bunyan’s 17th century classic “Pilgrim’s Progress.” In this seventh part Pilgrim leaves the Prosperity Gospel Ministries and soon meets up with a fellow pilgrim named Truthful. Together they continue through the city of Megachurch. They visit Glassminster Cathedral, where they meet the Reverend Doctor Self-Esteem, the Christian Entertainment Center led by Pastor Showtime, the Market Driven Church pastored by a man in a Hawaiian shirt, and the Miracle Tabernacle, where evangelist Ben Hinny was healing people. Finally they leave the city of Megachurch behind.  View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU

The New Pilgrim’s Progress is a modern retelling of John Bunyan’s 17th century classic “Pilgrim’s Progress.” It is an allegorical pilgrimage through the landscape of 21st century American spirituality.In this sixth part Pilgrim and Religious meet up with Billy Graham, who is also traveling the Way. Reverend Graham warns them of the dangers of the town they are approaching, and predicts that one of them would die for their faith.After departing from Billy Graham, Pilgrim and Religious enter the city of Megachurch and come to Prosperity Gospel Ministries. Religious is outraged at what he sees and hears there. In a moment of zeal he overturns the tables of the vendors and is immediately arrested.Security proceeds to interrogate him, jail him, and put him on trial before Judge Media. Several witnesses are called to testify, including Capitalism, Nationalism, and Racism. Religious is found guilty and immediately executed by stoning. After his death, Pilgrim, who had denied Religious, left Prosperity Gospel Ministries, weeping bitterly. View Marshall's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marshall-Davis/author/B001K8Y0RU