August Goforth is a licensed psychotherapist and spirit medium. He shares the dialogues between co-author and late partner, Timothy Gray, along with a multitude of spirit beings, from the book The Risen: Dialogues of Love, Grief & Survival Beyond Death. Visit BigSeance.com/143 for more info. 

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Episode Teaser :32

Intro 1:40

It’s summer for your host! Plus Amazing Grace, the Aretha Franklin documentary. 2:22

Pouring the tea! Today I’m drinking “The Storyteller Tea” by the sponsor of today’s episode, Nuwati Herbals. 3:05

August Goforth’s biography and information about his book, The Risen: Dialogues of Love, Grief & Survival Beyond Death. 4:15

Because the material in The Risen is rather dense, August includes the following passage multiple times throughout the book: “These words may not make conscious sense at this time, but my spiritual senses comprehend and retain this knowledge for Authentic Self.” 7:13

Take a deep breath. 12:07

Who is Timothy Gray? 13:23

Timothy physically manifested for August and over time asked him to write a book. Tim, along with thousands of other spirit beings, co-authored the book with August. 14:55

The bond between August and Timothy, and a larger purpose. 18:30

Much of the material came to August through something called “infospheres.” 20:24

After years of working on the book with the risen, August needed a break. 23:28

More about the “infospheres” and how they worked in the process. 26:10

More about Tim’s first manifestation with August. 31:55

When here and “otherwhere” merge. Plus the difference between "phenomena" and "noumena". 35:24

Tim’s manifestation for for August often included the sensation of touch. 38:15

Patrick compares August’s response to Tim’s first manifestations to his own strange experience that is described in a blog post entitled, The Hand That Rocks Your Dreams. 39:25

A comforting message from the risen on the topic of suicide. 46:38

“These books were written for the future and not the present.” Are you ready to check out the books? 57:45

How to find a mental health professional who is trustworthy and open to discussions of spirituality or psychic gifts and abilities. 1:02:19

Ethics for mental health professionals who are also mediums. 1:07:35

Final Thoughts from August Goforth 1:12:33

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:16:24

Outro 1:17:56

 

For More on August Goforth and The Risen

therisenbooks.com

"The Risen" on Facebook

August Goforth on Instagram

August's Writings About Mediumship

August's Writings About Self-Exiting

 

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