JAWBONE with Martin Shaw

Explore how technology influences spirituality and the metaphor of the desert as a space for solitude. Discover the historical quest for spiritual intimacy in nature’s quietude among early Christians. Delve into the contrasts between action and introspection in Western faith practices. Find insights on nurturing inner spirituality amid contemporary distractions. Lastly, consider the harmony between urban life and nature, advocating for green spaces to enrich spiritual connections.

From the Woman at the Well to a Mongolian folktale. Encountering divine ground and its consequences. Like, subscribe and comment to submit questions for our monthly Q&A!  Support the Show on PayPal | https://bit.ly/JAWBONE_PayPal  CREDITS  Written and performed by Martin Shaw  Produced and Edited by Isaiah Smallman  Intro music written and performed by Abe Houck |  @AbeHouck  Additional music by Abe Houck |  @AbeHouck   Additional music by Vinicius Barbosa | https://www.themusicgiant.com/ Additional music by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat Additional music by Vaughan Williams | The Lark Ascending Original Artwork by Sam Ragland  Audio Engineering by Trent Jones and Marmalade Cream  Martin Online | https://martinshaw.substack.com/ & http://DrMartinShaw.com

The Genius of a Fairy Tale (part two). Like, subscribe and comment to submit questions for our monthly Q&A!  Support the Show on PayPal | https://bit.ly/JAWBONE_PayPal  CREDITS  Written and performed by Martin Shaw  Produced and Edited by Isaiah Smallman  Intro music written and performed by Abe Houck |  @AbeHouck  Additional music by Abe Houck |  @AbeHouck   Additional music by Vinicius Barbosa | https://www.themusicgiant.com/ Additional music by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat Additional music by Vaughan Williams | The Lark Ascending Original Artwork by Sam Ragland  Audio Engineering by Trent Jones and Marmalade Cream  Martin Online | https://martinshaw.substack.com/ & http://DrMartinShaw.com

The Genius of a Fairy Tale (part one). Like, subscribe and comment to submit questions for our monthly Q&A!  Support the Show on PayPal | https://bit.ly/JAWBONE_PayPal  CREDITS  Written and performed by Martin Shaw  Produced and Edited by Isaiah Smallman  Intro music written and performed by Abe Houck |  @AbeHouck  Additional music by Abe Houck |  @AbeHouck   Additional music by Vinicius Barbosa | https://www.themusicgiant.com/ Additional music by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat Additional music by Vaughan Williams | The Lark Ascending Original Artwork by Sam Ragland  Audio Engineering by Trent Jones and Marmalade Cream  Martin Online | https://martinshaw.substack.com/ & http://DrMartinShaw.com

Martin fields his first round of questions from the JAWBONE community. Sincere apologies to all those who submitted questions that were not answered in this video! Keep sending them in and Martin will get to as many as he can. Support the Show on PayPal | https://bit.ly/JAWBONE_PayPal  CREDITS  Written and performed by Martin Shaw  Produced and Edited by Isaiah Smallman  Intro music written and performed by Abe Houck |  @AbeHouck   Original Artwork by Sam Ragland  Audio Engineering by Trent Jones and Marmalade Cream  Martin Online | https://martinshaw.substack.com/ & http://DrMartinShaw.com

Explore the untamed essence of Christ, as teachings challenge traditional norms. Discover the paradox of wisdom in childlike faith and the tension between pleasure and sacrifice. Delve into provocative symbolism and early Christian perceptions, contrasting material wealth with spiritual richness. Embrace the radical nature of compassion, especially towards the marginalized. Finally, unravel Christ’s enigmatic essence, advocating for a deeper, more passionate understanding of his life and message.

Explore the intricate dance between persona and presence in a world ablaze. The speaker shares a transformative airport encounter that tips the balance between reality and fiction. Discover the artistry of Joseph Beuys, who used myths to heal post-war scars, and the mystical journey of Mokai in Ireland, where a blackbird leads to divine connections. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of engaging with essential stories and listening to profound truths that can guide us through modern chaos.

Explore captivating tales of the Selkie, where a fisherman's longing for love clashes with the wild allure of the sea. Delve into the mystical Connorswell, where nature's interconnectedness weaves through storytelling, shaping wisdom and transformation. Through compelling narratives, discover how a storyteller bridges the wild and the hearth, embodying the art of translation between darkness and light.

Acclaimed storyteller and author MARTIN SHAW invites us into his study where he freewheels his ferocious imagination into everything he's learnt about life over half a century. He asks: how do we become a real human being? Using myth, storytelling and his own unique form of philosophizing, Shaw reveals what he calls 'archaic technologies' and shows how we can use them today.