World Spirituality with Rev. Paul John Roach
670 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsHost Paul John Roach and his guests find the mystical core and explore the perennial philosophy amidst the infinite variety of the world’s religions and spiritual traditions. Paul emphasizes the practical application of spiritual wisdom imparted from poets, writers, philosophers, mystics, and scriptures in order to foster a deeper awareness and understanding in our everyday lives. Explore over 650 shows with thought leaders and spiritual teachers. #PaulJohnRoach.com
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Episodes
Vision Quests, Epiphanies, and Other Breakthrough Experiences
June 10, 2008 23:00 - 56 minutesMoments of breakthrough to a spiritual reality that inter-penetrates three-dimensional living can be life-changing. In this program, we will see how religions approach these moments of insight, epiphany and enlightenment.
What Is Meditation?
June 03, 2008 23:00 - 55 minutesThis is a big and fascinating subject, and we will look at it from the practical perspective of how we can develop a meditation practice based on the teachings of various cultural traditions. Two meditation teachers, Prateeksha Bogardus and Dr. Kari Rollins, join the discussion on ways to meditate and the results we can expect.
Spiritual Ecology
May 27, 2008 23:00 - 56 minutesJarid Manos, author of Ghetto Plainsman and the founder and CEO of the Great Plains Restoration Council, will join Rev. John Paul Roach to explain the 12 components of ecological health that serve to honor each other and our earth in practical and helpful ways. We will see how ecology is present in the world’s spiritual traditions.
The Way of Zen
May 20, 2008 23:00 - 56 minutesZen is a direct path to the Truth, moving beyond intellectual constructs to the heart of what is. It is characterized by rigor, paradox and spontaneous opening. Dr. Will Tuttle, well-known spiritual educator, famed Zen monk and inspirational pianist, will join in this examination of the heart of Zen.
Self Mastery
May 13, 2008 23:00 - 58 minutesJeff Scholl is a certified spiritual life coach and counselor in the course called Self-Mastery, developed by the teacher Hu Dalconzo, the creator and founder of Holistic Learning Centers, which incorporate core teachings from all the world’s religions. This week we take a look at this process of spiritual psychology and how to create what we most desire in our lives.
The Nature and Quest of the Holy Grail
May 06, 2008 23:00 - 56 minutesPrior of the International Order of Gnostic Templars, will join Rev. Paul John Roach on a quest to find the true meaning of the Holy Grail, a subject of particular meaning to the host, who grew up in Wales, the traditional home of Arthurian legend and the Grail quest.
The Role and Use of Sacred Ritual
April 29, 2008 23:00 - 55 minutesRabbi Ralph Mechlenburger and Rudolf Harst join Rev. Paul John Roach in exploring the true role of ritual and how it can be a doorway to spiritual awareness and deep soul satisfaction, rather than a rote way of approaching the divine that seldom works.
Teachings of Non-Duality
April 22, 2008 23:00 - 55 minutesThe teachings of the unitive or monistic tradition that point to the truth that all is One are found in the mystical paths of most religions. They surface in the Advaita teachings of Hinduism, in mystical Christianity, in Tibetan and Zen Buddhism and in Native American spirituality. Explore this antidote to the old dualities that have kept us separate for so long.
Spiritual Poetry
April 15, 2008 23:00 - 57 minutesThere is so much beautiful and impacting spiritual poetry from every world religious tradition. Bob Ray Sanders, Fort Worth journalist, and Rudolf Harst, writer, singer, and spiritual leader from San Antonio, join me as we share our favorite poems of spiritual inspiration, breakthrough, joy, and yes, humor. Come on a journey from Rumi to Whyte, from Blake to Wendell Berry.
How Practical Is My Spirituality?
April 08, 2008 23:00 - 58 minutesTalking or reading about spiritual subjects is fun and can be informative, but we can become, as Unity minister Eric Butterworth once put it, “Over-read and underdone.” In this show, we look at practical and experiential ways to live the truth we know. Joining me will be Rudolf Harst, musician, spiritual leader, and author; and Arjuna Ardagh, international teacher and author of five books, including The Translucent Revolution and Awakening Into Oneness. Both are committed to facilitating pers...
This Thing Called Enlightenment
April 01, 2008 23:00 - 58 minutesWe’ll discuss the nature of enlightenment in this show. What is enlightenment? Is it the result of long effort, or a special ability and available only to a few, or is it the natural state of our being? Joining me are Dr. Mark Dennis, a professor at Texas Christian University (TCU) and student of Zen and Hindu spiritual traditions, and Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian Religions at TCU.
Karma
March 25, 2008 23:00 - 1 hourKarma, originally a Sanskrit word meaning “action” and associated with the Hindu and Buddhist religions, has now become an accepted part of the English language. The concept of Karma is now more commonly used than fate, destiny or providence to describe the order of our lives and how we are influenced by divine laws. In this show, we take a deeper look at karma, its power in our lives and some common misperceptions about its meaning. Tune in to explore your karma and discover the power of Spi...
Universal Salvation
March 18, 2008 23:00 - 58 minutesIn this show we examine the nature of salvation and how different religions and denominations approach this charged subject. Is humanity inherently good or fundamentally flawed? Does God ever punish his or her children or condemn them to hell? Find out about these and other questions when we turn our focus on universal salvation.
How Religions Handle Suffering
March 11, 2008 23:00 - 55 minutesMore books have been written on the knotty subject of pain and suffering, and why God allows his creations to suffer, than any other subject. Join us as we examine the nature of suffering and how to overcome it as presented by various religions.
The Role of the Guru
March 05, 2008 01:00 - 57 minutesIf we believe in a direct connection to God through the indwelling Spirit within us, what exactly is the role of the guru? I will discuss this and other topics related to the “guru trip” with Dr. Mark Dennis, religion professor at Texas Christian University, and Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian religions at Texas Christian University—our dynamic academic tag team.
Native American Spirituality
February 27, 2008 01:00 - 55 minutesWe are investigating the spirituality of the indigenous people of the Americas. Their spirituality is rich and varied and points always to a wholism and a harmony in the created world. Bryant Griffith, small business owner and keeper of a sweat lodge, and Dr. Elizabeth Busch, a therapist and healer, will be joining the discussion.
What Do Jesus, the Buddha, Lao Tzu and Confucius Have in Common?
February 20, 2008 01:00 - 58 minutesIn this show, we will explore the many teachings and practices that these great Way Showers have in common: teachings like the importance of compassion, trust, the Law of Attraction and the essential core of Spirit within us all. Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian religions at Texas Christian University, will be my guest on this hour of discovery.
The Supremacy of Love or Judgment
February 13, 2008 01:00 - 55 minutesFundamentalism in any religion tends to value the quality of judgment over that of love—and uses Scripture and the justification of God’s law to support this. In this show, we will explore what the great teachers and way-showers of the world’s religions had to say on the subject and look at what they considered to be the supreme quality.
The Golden Rule
February 06, 2008 01:00 - 58 minutesThis great rule for successful and compassionate living is found in all the world’s religions. How does it work, and how can it help us transform conflict and find healing in our complicated world? Paul is joined by Rudi Hurst, minister, writer and songwriter from San Antonio, Texas, and Rev. Scott Schell, minister of Columbine Unity Church in Boulder, Colorado.
One God or Many?
January 30, 2008 01:00 - 59 minutesIn this show, we will explore the topic from a number of angles, including how different religions tend to champion “their” God; whether polytheism and monotheism can be reconciled; how God is male, female, or both; and how do these things matter to us anyway? We will also see how divine ideas or attributes are ways of appreciating the One in various forms. Paul will be joined by Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian Religions at Texas Christian University, and Rudi Harst, minister, writer, and s...