What Lies Beyond
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJoin C.C. Campbell in exploring What Lies Beyond spirituality and religion, the paranormal and the scientific, the soul and the mind. Embark with her on a journey that will empower your soul. Discover hidden truths and lost knowledge as we journey through humanity's deepest mysteries: death, the afterlife, angels, demons, spirits, ghosts, God, world religions, the soul, holy texts, ancient civilizations, philosophy, enlightenment, history, quantum physics, science, sexuality, and so much more. Welcome to What Lies Beyond!
Your host is C.C. Campbell, author of The Stolen Light of Women, and the soon to be released Lost & Found: Angels Rediscovered.
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21. Ghosts, Spirits, and Demons: A Love Letter From the Other Side
October 31, 2016 02:38 - 36 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Campbell gets to the heart of the esoteric matter by revealing the true meaning of ghosts, spirits, and demons. Packed with enlightening information and a heart touching story from the Other Side at this sacred time of year... prepare to be inspired with the eternal truth that death is not the end of life... it is only the beginning, and we are never truly separated from those we love who have made their journey to the Other Side. Shownotes / Recommended Resources: Haunt...
20. Unmasking the Witch: From the Witch Hunts of Europe to the American Shores of the Salem Witch Trials
October 25, 2016 08:08 - 36 minutes - 43.2 MBUnmask the true identity of the witch in this episode that explores the impact of the witch hunts from Europe all the way to American shores in the witch hysteria that gripped Salem, Massachusetts. In the Salem Witch Trials, discover the powerful lessons this dark chapter of American history holds for all of humanity and begin to free the witch from her nightmarish Halloween form as Campbell exposes the reality of this maligned title. Shownotes/Recommended Resources: "In Search of Hi...
19. A Love Story of Life, Death, the Reincarnation of Humanity: Persephone, Hades, and Demeter
October 18, 2016 05:00 - 45 minutes - 53.4 MBA love story of life and death, journey with Campbell into the beautiful tale of the mother goddess Demeter, her daughter goddess Persephone, and Hades - the bad boy god of the Greek Underworld. Listen to their tale and learn the mysteries that lie within... Walk the path of the ancient Mystery Religion of Eleusis to discover how the ancient goddess Persephone held the secrets of life, death, and the rebirth of the human soul in her hands... until her worship was outlawed. Shownotes & Rec...
18. Unmasking Halloween: Discover the Celtic Festival of the Dead Known As Samhain
October 11, 2016 05:00 - 35 minutes - 42.6 MBWalk the ancient paths of the Celts; journey across the misty moors of Ireland and Scotland as Campbell reveals the traditions of her own Celtic ancestors during their festival of the dead known as Samhain. Learn how this ancient Celtic rite evolved after hundreds of years of conflict with the Catholic Church to become our own modern Halloween. From apple bobbing to trick-or-treat, jack-o-lanterns and costumes, discover that the fun of Halloween is steeped in ancient spirituality and, as a h...
17. Ghosts of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Olmec: Celebrating El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead in Latin America
October 04, 2016 05:00 - 34 minutes - 40.7 MBJoin Campbell as we journey across the deserts of Mexico down into the vibrant jungles of the Yucatan to truly understand the incredible history of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Olmecs - the original peoples of Central America. Learn how these ancient cultures shaped modern Latin America and how the ghosts of these Native American empires still live with us today thanks to the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, aka The Day of the Dead! Show Notes and Recommended Resources: 'Skulls To The L...
16. The Hungry Ghosts of Asian Festivals of the Dead: Obon, Pchum Ben, and Zhongyuan
September 24, 2016 05:00 - 25 minutes - 31.4 MBTake a journey across the Far East and discovery the truly astounding, soul-stirring, and spiritually fascinating festivals of the dead that occur throughout Asia during the harvest seasons - including the Japanese Obon, the Cambodian Pchum Ben, and the Chinese Zhongyuan. Learn how to honor the ancestors and discover the lessons of the Hungry Ghosts... Show Notes & Recommended Resources: Where the Dead Pause, and the Japanese Say Goodbye by Marie Matsuki Mockett, Matsuri: The Festivals...
15. Death As Seen Through the Eyes of the Egyptian and Tibetan Books of the Dead
September 17, 2016 05:00 - 31 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin Campbell in exploring the mysterious afterlives portrayed in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Tibetan book of the dead; discover ancient secrets of the soul and how these tomes are guidebooks as much for the living as the dead! Shownotes and Recommended Resources: 'The Egyptian Book of the Dead' by Raymond O. Faulkner, 'The Oxford Essential Guide To Egyptian Mythology' by Donald Redford, 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead' by Robert Thurman. Join us on Facebook.com/cwhatliesbe...
14. The Holidays and Their Supernatural Relations
September 10, 2016 06:16 - 35 minutes - 41.9 MBWelcome to the second season of What Lies Beyond! Join Campbell in discovering the sacred and supernatural holidays packed into the harvest season. Learn about Celtic festivals such as Lammas and Mabon, but also discover the tantalizing beginnings of other festivals of the dead such as Obon, Pchum Ben, and the Day of the Dead. Take the first steps on a path that will lead you to greater understanding of why this time of year is associated with our loved ones on the other side and begin dispe...
13. The Spirit of the Library of Alexandria and Hypatia Lives!
July 04, 2016 02:01 - 44 minutes - 52.9 MBIn our Season 1 Finale, journey through the metropolitan world of the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, discover how its famous library lives on to this day, and walk alongside one of the most fascinating women in Western history. Learn how the story of Hypatia reveals how religious extremism tore apart the ancient world... and how her tale reveals the path humanity must take as we face the same problem in our modern world! Show Notes References and Resources: The Rise and Fall of Al...
12. Satan, The Scapegoat of Humanity: How Lucifer Became Satan
June 25, 2016 23:47 - 47 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this second part of our series on Satan, discover how Satan evolved from the simple angelic Adversary of Judaism into the Christian model of ultimate Evil. Explore how our iconic image of the Devil (complete with cloven hooves and horns) was stolen by the early church from a far more ancient Greek god in order to flesh out the Devil. Discover the heated politics that occurred between the early church and pagan philosophers that became influential in shaping the Western image of the Lord o...
11. Celebrating the Solstice: The Story of Two Kings (Bonus Episode)
June 22, 2016 04:57 - 26 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this special bonus episode commemorating the solstice, Campbell shares the Celtic celebration and mythic story behind the solstices. Join her and discover the enchanting tale of the Oak King and the Holly King and their role in Celtic lore. You will soon understand why this ancient story is one of Mother's Earth's presents to humanity. Show Notes References and Resources: The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain by Ronald Hutton 'Happy Full Moon Solstice'...
10. The Birth of Satan
June 18, 2016 04:18 - 44 minutes - 52.8 MBDiscover the origins of Satan by discovering his role in Judaism and the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism as Campbell begins a new series about the most infamous and misunderstood figure in Western religion: the Devil! Show Note References and Resources: Books - Religions of Iran by Richard Foltz Satan: A Biography by P.G. Maxwell The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels The Old Enemy: Satan and the Combat Myth by Neil Forsyth Textual Sources for the Study of Zoroastriani...
9. Lady Liberty: Goddess or the Book of Revelation's Whore of Babylon?
June 11, 2016 18:21 - 36 minutes - 43.9 MBWhat does the New Testament Book of Revelation have to do with the Statue of Lady Liberty and the divine feminine? Join Campbell in unveiling the true history behind the iconic symbol of freedom around the world and the Biblical Apocalyptic book in this culmination of our first discussion of the divine feminine in the world. Show Notes References and Resources: Online Articles - "Statue of Liberty" The History Channel.com, www.history.com/topics/statue-of-liberty "Libertas" by Micha...
8. The Last Goddess Standing: The Virgin Mary, Mother of God
June 05, 2016 02:32 - 37 minutes - 44.2 MBDiscover the divine history of the Virgin Mary and why she truly is the Mother of God. From Marian apparitions to her controversial role in the early Church, join Campbell in revealing the last goddess still standing in Western religion. Show notes References and Resources: Correction - The Roman Emperor Theodosius outlawed pagan worship in 381AD. If you wish to learn more about Mary's divine roots, we recommend the following books and authors. Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and the...
7. The Three Feminines That Time Forgot: Eve, Lilith, and Pandora
May 29, 2016 21:28 - 41 minutes - 49.4 MBJoin Campbell in discovering the hidden meaning of the Genesis story of Eve. Meet Eve's hidden sisters - the other first women created in Western religion: Lilith and Pandora! Show Note Resources and Recommended Reading: Eve: A Biography by Pamela Norris, The Hebrew Goddess by Raphael Patai, The Myth of the Goddess: Evolution of An Image by Jules Ashford and Anne Baring, The Five Books Of Moses by Robert Alter, Women's Bible Commentary, Edited by Carol A. Newsom, Sharon H. Ringe,...
6. The Forbidden Feminine: The Wife of Yahweh
May 22, 2016 21:44 - 47 minutes - 56.2 MBDid you know that God has a Wife? You will after listening to this episode in which Campbell dives into the heart of the divine feminine by exploring the hidden goddess between the pages of the Bible! Discover who she is and why the feminine was lost in the beginnings of Western religion as we embark on this journey into reclaiming a spirituality balanced between the feminine and masculine within humanity. Shownotes: References, Resources, and Recommended Reading: 'Did God Have A Wife?' ...
5. The Stolen Light of Homosexuality, Bisexuality, and Transgender
May 12, 2016 18:47 - 56 minutes - 66.2 MBIn this double length episode, explore the clash between the religious and the spiritual on the subject of homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender. Discover why religious, Bible based arguments against homosexuality are founded upon misunderstanding and mistranslation both spiritual and literal. Packed with pertinent information founded in the historical and linguistic study of the actual texts of the Bible (especially the infamous Leviticus verses), this episode tackles the problem of b...
4. The Feminine and The Masculine: The Duality That Lies Within
May 08, 2016 04:32 - 41 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, explore the differences between Spirituality and Religion and discover the real meaning of the Esoteric as Campbell discusses the divine roles of feminine and masculine energy within the Soul. Show Note References: In this episode an article featured in the magazine Men's Health, written by Rachael Schultz and published in 2014, is referenced which discusses the scientific reality that all human beings begin life as Female. The article can be found online at www.mensheal...
3. The Soul of Death, Part 2: Welcoming Back the Soul with a Loving Embrace
May 01, 2016 05:06 - 54 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this double length special, explore the connections between death and the soul, learn how the butterfly may be proof of the survival of consciousness after death, and experience a life changing piece of advice for welcoming back the souls of the departed. Information References and Resources: In this episode discussing the Soul, Death, and the survival of consciousness, reference is made to the scientific discoveries of the biological processes that turn a caterpillar to a butterfly. ...
2. The Soul of Death, Part 1
April 22, 2016 19:49 - 30 minutes - 36.2 MBIn the first part of a new series, join C.C. Campbell in exploring the deeper meaning and mysteries behind the most universal of human experiences: Death and the Soul. To learn more about C.C. Campbell, visit www.cccampbell.org To learn more about this podcast, visit www.cwhatliesbeyond.com What Lies Beyond is produced and copyrighted by Anu Esoteric Media. C.C. Campbell is the author of The Stolen Light of WoMen, available now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent...
1. Welcome To What Lies Beyond
April 12, 2016 00:59 - 22 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to the first episode of What Lies Beyond. If you would like to learn more about this podcast, please visit www.cwhatliesbeyond.com To receive updates and news, join us on Facebook at facebook.com/cwhatliesbeyond and Twitter @cwhatliesbeyond