Latest Tao te ching Podcast Episodes
Ian's Translation of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - April 14, 2024 16:15 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIan introduces his translation of Daodejing, one that brings this classic text into the 21st century with contemporary language and colorful illustrations.
The God of Gaza
The Tao of Christ - April 13, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsChristian Nonduality and the Biblical God Addressing Religious Compatibility and Violence Marshall addressed concerns about the compatibility of non-duality with the Old Testament God's violent nature, specifically in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Marshall clarified that true Judaism,...
Pain and Nonduality
The Tao of Christ - March 24, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsI got an email from a man who is in constant chronic pain. He asked me to do an episode on the topic. I talked about the OT Book of Job and the Problem of Suffering a while back, but this man was talking about something less philosophical and more practical. How do we deal with pain, especially ...
The Holy Spirit of Nonduality
The Tao of Christ - March 06, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsThis episode is about the Holy Spirit and how this important Christian belief and experience fits into nondual Christianity.
#81 - Closure
Walking the Timeless Way - March 03, 2024 17:27 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we bring closure to our podcast.
#80 - Nobility - Chapter 26 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - February 26, 2024 16:43 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the wisdom of the Daodejing, exploring the profound lessons of Chapter 26. Through the teachings of Laozi, we uncover how the principles of grounding and calmness guide us toward a life of nobility and magnanimity, revealing the importance of a s...
Nondual Guide to American Politics
The Tao of Christ - February 17, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I talk about how to approach American politics - and especially the 2024 election - from a nondual perceptive as nondual awareness.
Nondual Repentance
The Tao of Christ - February 03, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsI have talked about repentance before in a nondual context, but I have not dedicated an entire episode to it. So today I am. The call to repent is normally talked about in moral and ethical terms, but that is just the surface of it. When followed to its end repentance is a path to spiritual awak...
#79 - Cycles - Chapter 25 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - January 28, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsChapter 25 of Daodejing is about cycles and the relationships between various powers within existence. David and Ian talk about what cycles we are are in currently and whether or not humanity is being responsible with the power they have.
Apocalypse Now
The Tao of Christ - January 27, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I explain how to interpret the apocalyptic passages of the New Testament from a nondual perspective.
The Forgiveness of Nonduality
The Tao of Christ - January 20, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I explain how the traditional Christian teaching on the forgiveness of sins is insufficient and how complete forgiveness is an expression of Christian nonduality.
#78 - Balance - Chapter 24 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - January 14, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsChapter 24 of Daodejing is about balance. We discuss how to try to keep it in a chaotic world.
Becoming Child Again
The Tao of Christ - January 13, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn Jesus’ teaching children represented the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Becoming like children is a metaphor that used for what in other spiritual traditions is called enlightenment, a...
From Self-Obsession to Self-Realization
The Tao of Christ - January 01, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I show how we can move from the Western cult of the self to Jesus’ teaching of Self-Realization.
#77 - Letting Go - Chapter 23 of Daodejing
Walking the Timeless Way - December 31, 2023 19:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe're talking about chapter 23 of Daodejing and its theme of letting go and acceptance. We talk about how letting go of toxic emotions creates the space necessary to let in nourishment and psychological wellbeing.
Abiding in Nondual Awareness
The Tao of Christ - December 23, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsToday I am going to get back to basics. I am going to describe how to abide in nondual awareness, as much as that can be described. If I were to use Christian language I would call this dwelling in the Kingdom of God or living in the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is the term Jesus use...
#76 - Chapter 22 of Daodejing - Embracing Paradox
Walking the Timeless Way - December 17, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we explore the role of dialectics in understanding existence, inspired by the Dao De Jing and the life of Gao Yaojie. We examine the character '则' (zé) from Laozi's era, its significance in conveying dialectical ideas, and its modern-day implications. Delving into Laozi's teachin...
The Nondual Word of God
The Tao of Christ - December 16, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsThe phrase “Word of God” is used a lot by Christians. I hear it in church every Sunday. When Christians talk about the Word of God, they are usually referring to the Christian scriptures. In this episode today I am proposing another way of understanding the term – a more inclusive use of the ter...
#75 - Chapter 21 of Daodejing - The Path to Compassion
Walking the Timeless Way - December 03, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this profound episode, we delve into the essence of Dao De Jing's Chapter 21, exploring the elusive and mysterious nature of the Dao. Ian shares a personal experience of awakening to deep compassion, illustrating how understanding the intangibility of Dao leads to a profound realization of the...
Have a Nondual Christmas
The Tao of Christ - November 29, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I interpret the biblical Christmas stories in a nondual manner.
The Stories We Tell
The Tao of Christ - November 18, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsHumans are a story-telling species. You could say that story-telling is what distinguishes us from all other creatures on this planet. Families tell family stories to strengthen their family bonds. Nations and political parties tell stories that distinguish from others. Religions tell stories of...
#74 - Uncovering the Yi Jing: An Interview with Dr. Joseph Kim
Walking the Timeless Way - November 12, 2023 21:25 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of 'Walking the Timeless Way,' we're joined by Dr. Joseph K. Kim, a renowned third-generation Eastern medicine practitioner and author, specializing in Sasang Medicine. Dr. Kim shares insights into the I Ching's principles and their application in both personal and global contexts...
Brokenness and Wholeness
The Tao of Christ - November 04, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsThere is a common misunderstanding about nondual awareness, spiritual awakening, liberation, self-realization, enlightenment or whatever you want to call it. The misunderstanding is that it is cure-all for everything that ails us. That the culmination of the spiritual search is a cessation of a...
Nonduality and the News
The Tao of Christ - October 28, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsFor many people the news is stressful. I read a TIME magazine article the other day entitled “Where to Seek Help if the Israel-Hamas War is Impacting Your Mental Health.” There are regular senseless mass shootings. A big issue is political discord in American politics. Political opinions affe...
#73 - Chapter 20 of Daodejing - From Ancient Sage to Modern Mind
Walking the Timeless Way - October 22, 2023 16:45 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsExplore the depths of Chapter 20 from the Daodejing. Delve into the sage's views on wisdom, detachment, and leadership, and see how these ancient teachings resonate in our modern, complex era.
Get Out of Your Head
The Tao of Christ - October 14, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsIn this episode I ponder the inability of me - or anyone for that matter - to communicate the nature and the experience of this unitive reality that Jesus called the Kingdom of God, and which most of us simply call God, the Divine, the One, or Reality.
#72 - Chapter 19 of Daodejing - Rediscovering Simplicity
Walking the Timeless Way - October 08, 2023 16:45 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe delve deep into Chapter 19 of the Daodejing, exploring Laozi's call to abandon societal pretenses and return to a life of simplicity. We discuss the implications of embracing plainness, the dangers of idolizing ordinary individuals, and the perils of attaching oneself too closely to ideologies...
The Antidote for Fear-based Religion
The Tao of Christ - September 23, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsWhen I look at Christianity I see lots of fear. It seems to have become a religion based on fear. Preachers tell us to be afraid, be very afraid. Fear God and fear punishment for sin and fear Judgment Day and most of all fear going to hell. Fire and brimstone preachers have learned that fear kee...
#71 - Chapter 18 of Daodejing - The Tao Unforgotten
Walking the Timeless Way - September 10, 2023 16:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we delve deep into Daodejing Chapter 18, discussing the consequences of a society disconnected from the great Dao. We shed light on the rise of hypocrisy and the unsettling state of cardinal relationships. Together, we explore how to find solace and live in harmony with the Dao a...
Nondual Interpretation of Scripture
The Tao of Christ - September 09, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsI have been receiving quite a few questions recently asking me how I would interpret certain passages in the Christian scriptures. People quote verses that seem to contradict what I am saying, and they want me to explain them. For example I recently said in an episode that heaven is not a plac...
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