Discerning Truth
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Discerning Truth podcast is an introduction to the Philosophy of the Divine Law. A philosophy based on the primal understanding, inherent within each of us, that we are all an integral aspect of one profound and collective truth, connected by the Divine Essence of God. Each week we will present one or more of the Divine Law's core concepts, to promote the understanding of how humanity can apply its principles and guidance, to prevent the social destruction of humankind.
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Episodes
On Sharing
January 28, 2024 14:35 - 4.65 MBAdam discusses how vital sharing is to humanity's survival.
Pale Blue Dot
December 25, 2023 14:58 - 8.2 MBOur responsibility is not only for ourselves but also for other people and our planet.
A Blueprint for the Future
September 24, 2023 05:00 - 6.59 MBAdam explains that the Philosophy of the Divine Law addresses many of the existential challenges faced by our generation.
The Silence of the Gods
September 17, 2023 05:00 - 5.06 MBAdam asserts that though many believe everything is according to their god's plan, a god or gods are not required for things to be as they are.
Quietation II: The Potentiality of the All
September 03, 2023 17:35 - 5.43 MBAdam reminds us that Homo sapiens are not Earth’s rulers, but one of its caretakers.
Quietation: The Return To Self
August 27, 2023 05:00 - 6.63 MBAdam discusses the role of our personas.
An Unholy Alliance
August 20, 2023 05:00 - 7.34 MBAdam discusses the effect the alliance of conservative and fringe GOP politicians, Christian evangelicalism, Christian nationalism, and Dominionism has had on America's republic.
Create and Live Your Best Life
August 13, 2023 05:00 - 6.12 MBAdam reminds us that our presence, time, and influence in this reality is temporary.
On God
July 23, 2023 05:00 - 6.61 MBAdam explains that as God exists, God is unknowable and without explanation.
Obstacles to Success
July 16, 2023 05:00 - 6.28 MBMany, if not most, of our greatest disappointments, result from our attempts to control what we cannot.
The Life We Are Living Is the Life We Have
July 09, 2023 10:42 - 4.36 MBEverything the world's religions, mystical philosophies, and belief systems have told us about previous lives and life after death is nothing more than beliefs unsupported by testable and provable evidence.
A Change of Focus
July 02, 2023 05:00 - 6.21 MBAdam explains that to survive, as a species, we must change our focus from what might be after we die to what is while we live.
Choices
June 11, 2023 05:00 - 5.29 MBAdam discusses how the choices we make determine the quality of our lives.
It’s About Us!
June 04, 2023 05:00 - 7.01 MBAdam discusses the Philosophy of the Divine Law's primary focus: Us!
Communication
April 30, 2023 05:00 - 5.29 MBAdam discusses the importance of honest and open communication.
America, Under Pressure
April 23, 2023 05:00 - 5 MBHopelessly stuck in the mire of racism, bigotry, religious entitlement, and fear, we have changed, sabotaged, or reversed decisions on prayer in schools, affirmative action, voting rights, Roe v. Wade, and many others. Continuously returning to issues that keep the country divided.
Suppressing The Truth
April 16, 2023 05:00 - 7.68 MB“…people hold on to the mythology, superstition, and mystical beliefs endemic to their religions or belief systems. No matter how absurd or contrary they might be to the natural function of our shared reality.”
The Physical Laws That Govern Our Reality
April 09, 2023 05:00 - 5.47 MBAll that exists and can ever exist (regardless of whether we understand) exists because the physical laws that govern this reality support its existence.
The Warrior’s Enlightenment
April 02, 2023 05:00 - 3.86 MBAdam discusses the empowerment inherent in accepting the truth of the reality in which we live.
The Attack On Truth
March 19, 2023 05:00 - 6.89 MBAdam examines the current attempts to suppress the truth and people's apathy toward doing anything about it.
Unnatural Conditions
March 12, 2023 04:10 - 6.96 MBAdam posits that Homo sapiens is an anomaly that has disrupted the Earth's natural state. That everything we have invented for our comfort and otherwise is not essential to the Earth but ourselves.
Becoming Who You Want To Be
March 05, 2023 20:15 - 5.47 MBThere are many reasons older people might not yet have reached their goals. Not every life is the same. Some may have earned a degree but have yet to make it work. Some might have committed crimes and served in prison. Others might have taken care of elderly or sick parents, helped to raise younger siblings, or had to work to support themselves. And yes, some simply played around until they couldn’t anymore. Whatever the reason, regardless of age, again, one has not failed until one quits!
Foundation of Understanding
February 26, 2023 06:00 - 4.41 MBToday's presentation is about the tenets that form the foundational concept of the Philosophy of the Divine Law. The Foundation of Understanding. These ten statements outline the philosophy's methodology for living in our shared reality.
The Soundtrack of American Life
January 29, 2023 14:24 - 5.42 MBAdam talks about the current state of affairs in American life.
The High Cost of Our Indifference
January 22, 2023 09:20 - 6.18 MBAdam Discusses the cost of being indifferent to our social and political conditions.
Dismantling Democracy
January 15, 2023 09:55 - 7.3 MBEven with all its problems and dark history, America has been, and still is, that great city on a hill whose distant light beckons those who seek freedom.
Beyond The Gods We Know
August 21, 2022 06:14 - 7.56 MBIt is long past the time that humankind should direct its efforts toward overcoming that which keeps us divided and think beyond our beliefs.
The Reality of Death
August 07, 2022 06:10 - 6.2 MBThe inevitability of death is the most profound aspect of the reality in which we live. That we haven't conquered death, overcome its total and final grip over us, and defeated its random nature, frightens us. And in our fear, we seek comfort in some plausible explanation of what happens to us after we die.
Dependency
July 31, 2022 07:50 - 8.22 MBAdam explains that dependency is inherent to our existence, an innate aspect of our development. The seed that helps to establish our awareness of the Divine Law.
A Philosophy For Living
July 24, 2022 20:01 - 9.03 MBAdam explains that the Philosophy of the Divine Law is not a philosophical flight of fancy, a theory, or a thought experiment. Instead, it is a philosophy that reflects real life. Therefore, its primary purpose is to focus our thinking on this reality and what it requires of us to live successfully within it.
God’s Word
July 17, 2022 07:17 - 7.34 MBThe word of God surrounds us. It is everywhere! God's word teaches and guides us, but does not force us to take the path it reveals. Like a well, it does not yield its water to only one bucket; and like the seas, it does not send its waves to only one shore. It does not confine itself to one line of thought, one philosophy, one book, or one religion, but is obtainable in every aspect of the reality God has created. God did not give His word to a chosen few, or only to those who claim divin...
Salvation
July 10, 2022 11:15 - 11 MBThe Philosophy of the Divine Law defines salvation as the prevention of humanity's social destruction and the deterrence of our planet's ecological devastation by human means. And holds that God has already provided humankind with the guidance essential to save itself and live in peace.
The Role of Humankind on the Earth
July 04, 2022 01:31 - 32.7 MBAs human beings, we are all equal. Divisions based on race, caste systems, and other birth-group socio-economic classifications are human constructions. False categories, established with erroneous definitions.
The Nature of Our Reality
June 26, 2022 04:00 - 32 MBThis is the second lesson on the Core Doctrines of the Philosophy of the Divine Law.
The Philosophy of the Divine Law’s Concept of God
June 19, 2022 06:47 - 39.5 MBThis podcast, and the three that will follow, will teach the Core Doctrines of the Philosophy of the Divine Law. The Concept of God. The Nature of our Reality. Humanity's Role on the Earth. And the Path to Salvation.
God’s Plan
June 12, 2022 04:00 - 23.7 MBIf God has a plan, then the world, as it is, reflects that plan. And everything that has happened, that is happening, and that will happen is a part of that plan. The Good, the bad, and the ugly!
Responsibility (The Fourth Law)
June 05, 2022 03:31 - 21.2 MBIt doesn’t matter to which family, in which country, or under which political system we were born. Whether rich, poor, free, oppressed, or somewhere in between, it is still our responsibility to live a positive and responsible life.
Truth (The Third Law)
May 29, 2022 03:31 - 24.5 MBNo matter where we find the truth, no matter its bearer, no matter its bearer’s agenda, we must accept it! Even when it disproves beliefs, we have held all of our lives.
Better Decisions, Better Life!
May 24, 2022 05:19 - 1.57 MBThe decisions we make determine the quality of our lives.
Respect (The Second Law)
May 22, 2022 03:30 - 26.5 MBRespect and treat others as you would yourself. This is the second law of the Divine Law. In direct and no uncertain terms, it tells us to hold each other in respect. To treat other people as we would want them to treat us.
Love (The First Law)
May 15, 2022 03:00 - 24.7 MBAdam explains the first principle of the Divine Law. “Love God with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your being.”
Defining Evil
May 08, 2022 03:13 - 22.5 MBAdam outlines the Divine Law's Definition of Evil. For centuries, humankind has struggled to find an answer to what we call the problem of evil: how to reconcile an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving God with the existence of suffering.
Introduction to the Divine Law
May 01, 2022 23:09 - 46.6 MBPurchase the ebook or the paperback of The Philosophy of the Divine Law: The Path To Harmony and Peace, on Amazon
The Danger to America
November 16, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBIllustration by Na Kim; Source photographs by Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty (Trump); BO Zaunders / Getty (White House)
Look Within
April 28, 2021 12:46 - 48 seconds - 750 KBNo one knows more about God than anyone else.