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Unraveling Religion

These mystical and practical discussions are explorations of spirituality and its relation to religion and psychology, with questions always. Beyond a specific religion or spiritual practice; what do we share, what do we have in...more

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'The Cry of Life,' Palestinian Realities in Gaza and The West Bank; Cost, Record, and Directions: A Talk with Naomi Shihab Nye and Five Time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish

May 22, 2025

'The Cry of Life,' Palestinian Realities in Gaza and The West Bank; Cost, Record, and Directions: A Talk with Naomi Shihab Nye and Five Time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish

Naomi Shihab Nye opens the talk reading a new, recently penned poem, Current Affairs.   Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish then introduces himself and segways into the...

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Part 2 'Everything Matters'; Death, Dreams, Ancestors, Poetry and Voices of Kent: A Conversation with David Hassler, Executive Directive of Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center

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May 03, 2025

Part 2 'Everything Matters'; Death, Dreams, Ancestors, Poetry and Voices of Kent: A Conversation with David Hassler, Executive Directive of Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center

In Part 2 of this heartfelt talk, David and Joel discuss poetry as a transmission, what the heart of one poet offers to others,...

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Part 1 'Everything Matters'; Death, Dreams, Ancestors, Poetry and Voices of Kent: A Conversation with David Hassler, Executive Directive of Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center

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May 03, 2025

Part 1 'Everything Matters'; Death, Dreams, Ancestors, Poetry and Voices of Kent: A Conversation with David Hassler, Executive Directive of Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center

Part 1 as the conversation begins, David and Joel share David's introduction and talk about poetry as a growing voice to address 'what troubles...

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Part 2     Theoretical Activism, An Exploration of Wu Wei: Practical Application of Philosophy, A Panel Discussion

Episode 2

April 22, 2025

Part 2 Theoretical Activism, An Exploration of Wu Wei: Practical Application of Philosophy, A Panel Discussion

Part 2 the Panels opens to discuss: 'What makes us come alive?' 'What is your 'note' in life?' (Rumi's 'be your note.') Discussion turns...

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Part 1     Theoretical Activism, An Exploration of Wu Wei: Practical Application of Philosophy, A Panel Discussion

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April 22, 2025

Part 1 Theoretical Activism, An Exploration of Wu Wei: Practical Application of Philosophy, A Panel Discussion

Part 1 of this discussion examines psychology, philosophy, religion, spiritually, science, and medicine, a panel of five (5) people opens with the question, 'where...

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Questions of Authenticity and Meaning in Work: Examination Through A Jewish Lens with Rabbi Jessica Minnen

January 01, 2025

Questions of Authenticity and Meaning in Work: Examination Through A Jewish Lens with Rabbi Jessica Minnen

Rabbi Jessica Minnen and Joel sit for a deep examination of work and the different forms work takes for us as human beings. Rabbi...

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