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The Second Book of the Tao by Stephen Mitchell.
October 27, 2021 12:44 - 2 hours - 143 MB"A twenty-first-century form of ancient wisdom . . . Mitchell's flights, his paradoxes, his wonderful riffs are brilliant and liberating." -Pico Iyer The most widely translated book in world literature after the Bible, Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, is the classic manual on the art of living. Following the phenomenal success of his own version of the Tao Te Ching, renowned scholar and translator Stephen Mitchell has composed the innovative The Second Book of the Tao. Drawn from...
The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier(Blinkist)
October 21, 2021 17:21 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat's it about? The Plant-Based Athlete (2021) debunks the myth that our bodies need meat, eggs, and dairy to achieve peak athletic success. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with professional athletes, it shows that a plant-based diet actually results in better performance, recovery time, and overall health. Who's it for? • Athletes looking to increase energy levels, speed, and recovery times People who want to improve their digestion or lose weight . Anyone seeking long-term hea...
After The Fall by Ben Rhodes (Blinkist)
October 15, 2021 14:48 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB"Final summary…" – read more on @blinkist https://blinki.st/5352570172c3?chapter=61039e766cee070007903bfe After the Fall (2021) takes a sobering look at the rise of nationalism and authoritarianism in places like Hungary, China, Russia, and the United States of America. It examines how the standing and influence of the US changed in the years following the Cold War, and how this has led to the current challenges facing democracy around the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...
Ganster Arrangement by Akira The Don, Voice by Allan Watts
October 13, 2021 17:01 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBhttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZCi1DaDL4&feature=share --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
More Tribes by Joshua Greene(Blinkist)
October 12, 2021 17:05 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB"Beliefs and values tend to be justified by rights and duties, but a pragmatic approach is more illuminating.…" – read more on @blinkist https://blinki.st/5352570172c3?chapter=5c6a7ada6cee0700079ef28d --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson(Blinkist)
October 08, 2021 12:57 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBhttps://blinki.st/5352570172c3?blinkspack=the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-star-ck-en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
RICH DAD, POOR DAD by Robert Kiyosaki(Blinkist)
October 05, 2021 12:43 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB"Understand the tax code to help you minimize your taxes.…" – read more on @blinkist https://blinki.st/5352570172c3?chapter=528234743334640018410000 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
The 5 am Club by Robin Sharma (Blinkist)
October 05, 2021 12:04 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBhttps://blinki.st/5352570172c3?blinkspack=the-5-am-club-en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Disunity, the opposite of God.
May 29, 2021 18:55 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBA 2 minute clip from a book that has had great impact in my life. The Complete Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch, narrated by Neale Donald Walsh, Edward Asner, Ellen Burstyn on my Audible app. Try Audible and get it here: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B07HB4VGPB&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Tao Te Ching
May 28, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIn 81 brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao—the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell's bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift to contemporary culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Stuck
March 09, 2021 13:18 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBMy growth continues --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Moving Mountains
November 18, 2020 14:28 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBA response to a question about the Bible and spiritual truth in my life and how I view them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Thinking a New Thought, A part of Evolution
November 18, 2020 14:10 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBA portion of CWG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Afraid of God, an honest conversation.
March 14, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 6.34 MBA clip from the audiobook Friendship with God --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Who are we?
January 19, 2020 03:56 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBMy oldest and I having a random discussion about life, death , and who we really are from a traditional and non traditional perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 11: Consumerism/Materialism (chronic discontent-ism)
November 10, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBPart 11: Consumerism/Materialism (chronic discontent-ism) Jason Morriss The "ISMs" Related to Christianity September 8, 2019 http://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 8: Racism
October 19, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBhttp://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 7: Evangelism
October 19, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBhttp://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 6: Colonialism
October 12, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBJason Morriss & Cesar Soto The "ISMs" Related to Christianity http://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 5: Nationalism in the Church
October 05, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBhttp://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 4: Biblicism in the Church
September 26, 2019 15:28 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBhttp://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 3: Sexism in the Church
September 21, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPart 3: Sexism in the Church Jason Morriss The "ISMs" Related to Christianity June 2, 2019 http://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Leaving the Church to find God.(Part 2)
September 15, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 26.8 MBTanya shares her fears and concerns along the journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 2: Fundamentalism
September 14, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBPart 2: Fundamentalism Jason Morriss The "ISMs" Related to Christianity http://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Part 1: Legalism
September 09, 2019 23:12 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBPart 1: Legalism Jason Morriss The "ISMs" Related to Christianity May 19, 2019 Jason Morriss http://austinnewchurch.com/anc-home/teaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Afraid of God
September 01, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 8.2 MBIn this short piece takes place a wonderful conversation. Are we afraid of God? Is that why we do the things we do? Explore the depth of questions you may have had but wouldn’t dare ask.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Pure Energy!
August 29, 2019 16:15 - 4 minutes - 5.78 MBActs 17:28 For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our being], as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.' John 10:34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your law, I said, “You are gods” ’? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Leaving the Church to find God. (Part1)
August 25, 2019 19:57 - 22 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this series Tanya and I take the opportunity to talk about our journey within the last 3 years. We highlight some recent activity in the Christian news and how it relates to ourselves in becoming free to expand our ideas of Love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Such is the Power of Fear
August 12, 2019 16:40 - 6 minutes - 7.33 MBWho do you say Jesus is? Is fear a factor in that? Check this clip from my most favorite book (Conversations with God). http://www.cwg.org/ I've listened to this Audible book you might enjoy. It's totally free, if it's your first time accepting a book from a friend. http://a.co/4Z7YMZM https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Conversations-Neale-Donald-Walsch/dp/0399153292/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=56083526076&gclid=Cj0KCQjwp5_qBRDBARIsANxdcimAXsd3doH5SbN3jV2ylc9s62YmSE4O_OVDjgwd99ZUfxLZ1...
With Us, Part of Us
August 08, 2019 11:43 - 3 minutes - 3.93 MBThe ending of my most favorite book. http://www.cwg.org/ I've listened to this Audible book you might enjoy. It's totally free, if it's your first time accepting a book from a friend. http://a.co/4Z7YMZM https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Conversations-Neale-Donald-Walsch/dp/0399153292/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=56083526076&gclid=Cj0KCQjwp5_qBRDBARIsANxdcimAXsd3doH5SbN3jV2ylc9s62YmSE4O_OVDjgwd99ZUfxLZ17SARooaAkjREALw_wcB&hvadid=274703855657&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9011683&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvran...
Is Hell Real?
August 01, 2019 13:04 - 7 minutes - 8.41 MBTags: Why would God punish us for using the freewill He gave us? What would be the purpose? What is hell? Free will/ consequence, natural law/ Gods plan/wrong thinking/ opposite of Joy, failing to experience what you really are, being less. There is no such thing as hell at least not in the way you think. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Growing with a group.
June 10, 2019 14:51 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this podcast I reflect on my experience after meeting a group of wonderful LGBT members who call themselves Refugees. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Easter 2019
April 22, 2019 02:43 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBActs 17:28 New International Version (NIV) 28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’[a] As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Change as a culture.
April 15, 2019 15:42 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBI recently had the privilege of listening to Mr. Quint studer in a cardiac symposium where he taught about the culture of change. Quinton D. Studer (born 1951) is a Pensacola, Floridabusinessman and philanthropist, known as the co-owner of the minor league baseball team the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and founder of the health care consulting company, Studer Group. Quint Studer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
My most favorite power thought affirmations 😁👍🏽
April 15, 2019 12:48 - 1 hour - 62 MBAbout the Author Louise Hay was an inspirational teacher who educated millions since the 1984 publication of her bestseller You Can Heal Your Life, which has more than 50 million copies in print worldwide. Renowned for demonstrating the power of affirmations to bring about positive change, Louise was the author of more than 30 books for adults and children, including the bestsellers The Power Is Within You and Heal Your Body. In addition to her books, Louise produced numerous audio and video...
Exploring Faith Part 5 of 5
March 21, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBTake a listen to this final episode of Exploring Faith as we discuss the truth that is already in us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Words in Red
March 13, 2019 14:45 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode I describe an experience I had with a great group of loving poeple. I also get to describe how powerful the words in red have been to me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Exploring Faith Part 4 of 5
March 11, 2019 03:45 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this podcast we further define truth, discussing our perspectives of biblical truth and the purpose it serves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Exploring Faith Part 3 of 5
March 03, 2019 18:32 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBHey guys! If you have been following me on my podcast I would like to invite you to listen to this next episode on Absolute Truth. My friend Josiah continues to ask me questions regarding Relative Truth versus Absolute Truth. Despite our differences in beliefs we get dig deep into our perspectives. Josiah shares from a perspective using a timeline as an example to verify that things have happened at certain points in history in which those things can be said to be absolutes regardless of when...
Empathy's expansive affect on love.
February 26, 2019 16:21 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBWithout empathy our perspective of love would be very limited. Empathy is the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference, that is, the capacity to place oneself in another's position. - Wikipedia definition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
February 25, 2019 17:07 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode I get to respond a to question a pastor ask me. The question is as follows. "Good morning Sterling. Thinking about you again today. If you believe Jesus was sinless and lying is a sin how could he say..." I am the way, the truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father except through Me?".... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Exploring Faith Part 2 of 5
February 23, 2019 14:14 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAs many of you may know, about a year and a half ago my family and I made the decision to leave the church. Since then I have had the pleasure of discussing my journey with several friends. The most healthy dialogue has been with my close friend Josiah. In part 2 of 5 I continue to share my expanded perspective of God as we talk about John 3:16. I encourage you to not get sidetracked by the word expanded. It is a reference to the Word being alive and how light continues to shine. That implies...
Exploring Faith Part 1 of 5
February 17, 2019 15:07 - 23 minutes - 29.6 MBA good friend recently came by the house for a discussion. He has recently graduated from Bible college with his bachelor's in biblical studies and is working on his master's. He told me about conversations he had recently with friends who have noticed my messages and videos I've been sharing. He wanted to get my perspective on their comments. I asked him if we could record our conversations and he agreed. I invite you if interested to listen to our perspectives. I hope our thoughts and ideas...
The pure in heart shall see God
February 08, 2019 13:24 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBBeing open to life empowers a greater perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Glasses of love
January 29, 2019 03:25 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBElevated perspective with glasses of love --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Is love God?
January 29, 2019 02:07 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBMy discussion I had with a couple of guys as to whether or not love is God. Tanya interviews me in this segment --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Love is Freedom
January 29, 2019 01:50 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBLove is what changes us and set's us free. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Love is abounding reality
January 28, 2019 21:59 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBThis podcast is the audio off of a video I made regarding love and it's ever expanding reality. As we pursue love in higher and higher degrees we find it freeing us more and more. This also means removing old spectives and believes that bind and limit the full reality of love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Completing the circle of Love
January 21, 2019 13:43 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this recap episode we explain how serving others serves yourself. This follows Jesus message to "love your neighbor as yourself." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support
Jesus removes the gap
January 14, 2019 03:46 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBJesus depicts the oneness we have with God, whose fullness fills all in all. This reality binds us all together. We all are the expressions, images and likeness of this wonderful Love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Backyardblessings/support