Spiritual teacher and author Mark Zaretti from TheWayBackGroup.org shares over 40 years of experience. Warning these podcasts put spiritual truth first and are thought provoking and full of guidance and support for your soul journey and spiritual growth. Focussing upon helping you have more real LOVE, JOY, and STILLNESS in your life in a down to earth and practical way.
#02 “Improve Your Meditation: Nine Practical Ways”
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced meditator there are things you can do to improve your experience and enjoyment of meditation. Join meditation teacher Mark as he shares nine things you can do to get more from your meditation. These include practical approaches as well psychological approaches. You may also be interested in... See the original article which includes the video and other resources.Looking for ways to enrich your meditation and soul development. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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30:13 | 6/3/16 | |
#04 “How to End Meditation to Bring More Love Into Your Life”
How you end your meditation can be as important as how you start and go into your meditation. Meditation teacher Mark explains how to make sure you don't miss out on the wonderful opportunity that the end of your meditation represents. Explore how to bring more love into your life and harmonise your meditation with your everyday life. You may also be interested in... See the full article including the original video.Since it's all about love, explore more of our articles and videos about love. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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12:55 | 6/14/16 | |
#08 “Spirituality & Letting God into your Heart”
In this podcast meditation teacher Mark explores from a "non-religious stance" what it means to have "God in your heart". Enlightenment is described as reaching "the Source", "God", "Unity", or "Oneness" and is often called "God realisation" too. Therefore in this recording, filmed outside, Mark talks frankly and spiritually about "God" and what that really means when religious dogma is stripped away. You may also be interested in... Explore other articles looking into the spiritual (hint: nothing to do with religion) understanding of God and love.See the original video article this podcast is based on. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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14:00 | 5/26/19 | |
#10 “How to Begin Each Light and Sound Meditate”
Although this podcast is primarily about light and sound meditation it can be applied to any kind of inner meditation. In this podcast Mark breaks down the sequence and steps for going deeply into light and sound meditation. Essential advice for beginners and advanced meditators alike. You may also be interested in... See the full article including the original video.Learn more about spiritual light and sound meditation.If you'd like to start learning meditation here is a beginners guide.Learn more about your heart chakra. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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18:32 | 1/27/20 | |
#11 “Sending Love to the Planet. Healing Earth”
"Can you make a real difference?" Meditation teacher Mark talks about how anyone can help heal the planet Earth by "sending love" to the planet. Mark breaks it down into practical steps and talks about a way we can work together (even remotely) to have a greater positive impact. This is a truly empowering podcast. You may also be interested in... Love really is the key. Discover more about love from a spiritual perspective.Practice becoming stiller with guided meditations. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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19:15 | 3/25/20 | |
#13 “About Love Part 1: Hidden Knowledge”
In this totally unique podcast Mark breaks down what love is. Mark shares spiritual and esoteric insights from channelling, having attained enlightenment and over 35 years of meditation. This is a truly positive, uplifting and inspiring exploration that makes "love" tangible while still preserving its awesomeness and importance. The more you understand about love the more you can bring it into your life!Mark You may also be interested in... Get the full story about love. Includes the videos this podcast is based on and lots more information. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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23:15 | 5/16/20 | |
#14 “About Love Part 2: Sending Love To Others”
In this podcast Mark explores how you send love to other people. Did you realise that there are three different ways that you can send love to other people! Furthermore, where and how you send it differs. This is a fascinating spiritual exploration of something beautiful that many people take for granted. You may also be interested in... See all the videos and information in this series on love.Learn how to help the planet and join others in sending love to the planet. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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23:47 | 5/16/20 | |
#15 “About Love Part 3: Receiving Love”
Following on from the last two podcasts meditation teacher Mark explores what happens when we receive love from others. He answers questions from an energetic and spiritual perspective including: "How does love affect you and where does it go?" "What happens to that love?" This is a truly wonderful podcast exploring what it means to be human and to learn more about your soul and spirit. Full notes: https://thewaybackgroup.org/the-way-back/love/ You may also be interested in... For full notes and all the other videos on love, click here. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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11:07 | 5/16/20 | |
#16 “About Love Part 4: Fill Yourself With Love”
This is the fourth and final "About Love" podcast and it completes the story of love. In this instalment Mark discusses how you can bring love down into yourself. People are familiar with self-healing but did you know you can fill yourself with love? If you did then great! Even if you did or did not, this discussion is hopefully going to show you how easy it is and also give you a deeper understanding of how it works. Hint: Listen to the end though as there's a wonderful exercise you can enjoy. Full story: https://thewaybackgroup.org/the-way-back/love/ You may also be interested in... There's an interesting article on why it helps to fill yourself with love in order to help others.Visit our page dedicated to the spiritual understanding of love, with videos, articles and more. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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17:04 | 5/16/20 | |
#17 “Life-plans, Ego and Karma. Understanding the Soul Journey”
Recorded on 7th of June 2020 this gritty podcast explores the soul journey and the role karma, ego and free will play in it. Hard hitting and exploring these important topics against the backdrop of racism, giving a refreshing and spiritual perspective to help people overcome not just racism but all negative behaviours that are rooted in ego and fear. WARNING: This positive podcast may just change your outlook on life. You may also be interested in... Recommended: please visit the original article for the full video, article and comments.Want to know more about the soul and spirit? See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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26:21 | 6/7/20 | |
#18 “I Wish #1 I’d Known about The Virtues”
An excerpt from an interview in January 2020. Mark talks about the three things he wished he'd known about when he started his meditation journey many years before. This is part 1 and he shares why he thinks the Six Virtues are so important. You may also be interested in... See the full blog article about spirituality and The Six Virtues.Learn more about The Six Virtues.Get your copy of The Six Virtues book (amazon). See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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10:11 | 8/5/20 | |
#19 “I Wish #2 I’d Known about The Ego”
The second excerpt from an interview in January 2020. Mark talks about the three things he wished he'd known about when he started his meditation journey many years before. This is part 2 and he shares why he thinks understanding ego and how it can hold people back in their spiritual journey is so important. Get the full story here: You may also be interested in... See the original "about ego" blog article that goes with this podcast. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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07:25 | 8/5/20 | |
#20 “I Wish #3 I’d Known about God”
The third excerpt from an interview in January 2020. Mark talks about the three things he wished he'd known about when he started his meditation journey many years before. This is part 3 and Mark shares why he thinks it is important on a spiritual journey to consider what God is and where light and love come from. This is not a religious perspective or a belief. What Mark discusses is the spiritual understanding of God and how including God within your spiritual journey supports your spiritual growth and soul development. Full article here: https://thewaybackgroup.org/news/find-god-spirituality-podcast/ You may also be interested in... See the full "I wish I'd known about God" article. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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05:35 | 8/5/20 | |
#23 “Overcoming Problems in the World. A Spiritual Perspective”
This is one of the most important podcasts Mark ever made. It pulls no punches in discussing the problems in the world and reveals what is behind them. In a practical and down to Earth way he then explains how the energy of Love and the truth about what God is (hint - it's not religious) can actually make a positive difference. You don't need to meditate or even believe in anything to be empowered. But you can make a positive impact on your own life and the world around you. We highly recommend that you read the full article and watch the video which is linked below. The video contains extra visual information to help guide you. You may also be interested in... Highly recommended: Watch the full video of this podcast. It includes extra visual information.Explore more about God and about Love. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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19:25 | 9/13/20 | |
#24 “The Way Back – the bigger picture”
This is a direct reading of "The WAY", one of the cornerstone pages of The Way Back: https://thewaybackgroup.org/articles/the-way-back/ read by it's author Mark. Mark discusses the holistic approach to the spiritual journey and explains why some people struggle to progress or to become still within their meditation. There is also a discussion about the reason for the soul journey and the differences between your soul and spirit and how they ultimately work together. An interesting listen for all who are interested in the bigger spiritual picture. You may also be interested in... Read the original manuscript this podcast is based on. On that page you can play the podcast and read along. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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11:43 | 9/25/20 | |
#25 “What is Spiritual Maturity and How do You Develop It?”
Most people think about their "spiritual progress" but have you ever stopped to think about your "spiritual maturity"? This is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of spiritual growth. Yet ironically spiritual maturity may be one of the keys to becoming more spiritual within your life. In this podcast meditation facilitator Mark of thewaybackgroup.org provides a thought provoking exploration of spiritual maturity. Because spirituality is experiential rather than intellectual he therefore provides a guided meditation too. You may also be interested in... Read the in-depth article about spiritual maturity with links to other resources.Get a perspective on the much bigger spiritual picture. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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22:55 | 9/25/20 | |
#30 “What is Ego?”
In this podcast meditation author and teacher Mark discusses ego, sharing spiritual insights from almost 40 years of meditation. Develop a better understanding of how ego is defined. Importantly learn how it might be holding you back in your spiritual journey and what you can do to reduce your ego and overcome it. You may also be interested in... A full length article about ego including discussing the phenomena of "ego death"The video version of this podcast See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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09:35 | 5/9/21 | |
#33 “How do I Have More God in my Life?”
In this candid podcast I share my own personal insights into how I spiritually have more God in my life. This has nothing to do with religion or belief but rather is focused on how to actually know and experience God in everyday life. I cover different approaches, including the "yin-passive way" and the "yang-active way" of developing your relationship with God. I also discuss how meditation and spirituality are related to your relationship with God, including why meditation may not be right for you at this time. You may also find insights into the following: Does something need to come first, before seeking the spiritual journey? Why do some people stagnate in their spiritual journey? Can you be spiritual without believing in God? When are you ready for initiation into spiritual light? Can atheists meditate? You may also be interested in... Learn more about The Six Virtues, which were mentioned in this podcast.Learn more about your spiritual relationship with God. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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20:38 | 10/4/21 | |
#34 “It is not Enough to Believe in God”
In this podcast spiritual teacher Mark is joined by Nik, one of the members of The Way Back in discussing a powerful message about moving beyond simply having belief in God to having God in our hearts. This follows on from Podcast #33 and is an honest and conversational discussion between Nik and Mark about the spiritual topic of God. You may also be interested in... Podcast #33 about having more God in your lifeNik's article talking about being involved with this podcast See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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29:27 | 4/5/22 | |
#35 How Can You Tell Your Level of Spiritual Awakening?
In this very candid podcast I talk about the pitfalls and risks of trying to understand your level of spiritual awakening and progress. At the heart of this podcast is helping you to understand what is spiritual versus what is not. I also talk about some of the history behind many of the groups at this time and explain why there are some big assumptions which may be causing problems for genuine seekers of truth. Definitely one of the top five most important podcasts I've made, if not number one! You may also be interested in… The original video version of this podcast which includes the additional links.Podcast #33 on having more God in your life.Podcast #34 on why it is not enough to believe in God.
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68:43 | 6/18/22 | |
#36 Mark and Simeon Discuss The Six Virtues
This podcast was an impromptu, non-scripted interview/conversation between myself Mark and meditation teacher Simeon who was visiting from the USA. This is a frank, shocking (in a good way) and uplifting chat about spiritual matters relevant to all good humans, whether they meditate or not. We discuss a host of spiritual matters including: The Six VirtuesSpirituality & WisdomShould you meditate? You may also be interested in... Read the full article here (includes the links mentioned in the podcast). See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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41:13 | 7/16/22 | |
#37 Closer to God: Avoid Ego Traps and Embrace The Six Virtues
Spiritual teacher Mark provides an in-depth exploration of how The Six Virtues can bring real JOY to your life. Helping you to become spiritually closer to God and overcoming the perhaps one of the biggest traps to personal spiritual growth. You may also be interested in… The article that accompanies this podcast which has all the bonus links and extras.The Way Back: Not-for-profit books on Amazon. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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23:57 | 7/22/22 | |
#38 The Way Back an Introduction to Spiritual Awakening
Although a much shorter podcast than usual this one is spiritual dynamite. Truthful and compassionately tackling the truth about spiritual awakening. This recording is based on a short introduction video and is less than five minutes long and challenges some big assumptions about spirituality. If you wish to begin your journey of spiritual awakening, or perhaps you already have, this is a great place to start. You may also be interested in… See the video on the homepage of our website.Read the article that discusses this video and gives you more guidance on what its all about. See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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04:49 | 7/30/22 | |
#39 Why Manners Matter on a Spiritual Journey
Join me as I discuss why manners matter on a spiritual journey. I share the difference between good manners and "real manners" and also how manners empower you within society to bring about positive change. There are a number of simple exercises helping you tune in to your own inner-awareness of what manners mean. These are supported with real-life examples plus I also share a simple and inspiring story too. This is certainly a thought provoking and potentially provocative podcast, so it's definitely only for the spiritually mature. You may also be interested in… See the full article which includes the transcript. This article also has the links mentioned in the podcast.You can "watch" this podcast on YouTube too! See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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19:51 | 10/31/22 | |
#40 “I am Sorry to Tell You, But That Might Not be Spiritual”
This podcast might change your entire understanding about "What it means to be spiritual". In it I share an anology that may help you deepen your understanding of what "Spiritual" means. I then guide you through a simple yet powerful exercise to help you callibrate your level of spirituality. You may also be interested in... Podcast #33: How to Have More God in Your Life. Read the full transcript of this podcast. Watch a video version of this podcast on YouTube. Go to the podcast on "How to tell your level of spiritual awakening" See all Episodes "Thank you for listening to this podcast. If you've found it helpful then please consider subscribing/following our podcast to make it easier for you to find us in the future and be alerted when there are new episodes." - Mark We'd be delighted if you could leave a positive review when you subscribe. I invite you to follow us on Rumble and also to become one of our valued patrons helping us to reach more people. Please share this podcast with those lovely people who you care about.
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16:56 | 11/5/22 | |
#41 Spiritual Strength Through Humility
Humility is the first of The Six Virtues. It is only through being humble that we can truly explore the depths of our spirituality. Humility removes the barriers between us and that which is divine, God. If you've not heard about The Six Virtues or are wondering if saying God is a religious reference, don't worry. All will be explained and while belief systems may have value, what we are talking about is something far more profound and spiritually based on direct experience, rather than belief. Sounds interesting? Well being humble is one of the keys to finding out for yourself. So join me as we explore what humility is, how to develop it and to avoid traps and negative indoctrination. If you're a human, this podcast is for you! The following may be of interest... Read the full article which includes the video of this podcast The Six Virtues Spiritual Awakening Podcast Spirituality V Religion what's the difference? Spiritual Articles about Humility See all episodes The Way Back "Spiritual Awakening" Podcast "I really hope you enjoy listening to our podcasts. You should find them on your favourite player, even if not shown in the list below." - Mark Amazon Audible Apple Podcast Castbox Castro Deezer Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Listen Notes Overcast.fm Pandoro AMP (limited to some countries) Pocket Cast Podcast Addict PodcastIndex.org Spotify Stitcher TuneIn Radio/Podcasts If you know any other podcast directories that we are listed in or that we could be registered with, please let us know and we'll do our best to update this list. Last updated 8th April 2022
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38:38 | 3/11/23 | |
#42 “Reverence to God, a Spiritual look at Love and Devotion”
In this podcast we explore from a spiritual and non-religious perspective what reverence means and how your level of reverence supports or holds back your spiritual awakening. What is reverence really? Can you grow in reverence, how does it relate to worship, devotion, love and other positive aspects of awakening? Does reverence, God and worship only exist in religion or are they something far older and of benefit to you? Really helpful links: Podcast #41 on Humility Podcast #37 on "Closer to God" Learn more about The Six Virtues including free eBook See the article version of this which includes the videos and more information
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19:46 | 4/26/23 |