Gary Renard Podcast

Episode 11: This episode was recorded just prior to Gary leaving for his long-awaited "European Vacation"! Well, alright, not really a vacation; mostly workshops and appearances, but still... First, though, Gene and Gary discuss Gary's recent visit to Lake Charles, Louisiana, which included an unexpected layover in New Orleans. Gary describes the current post-hurricane state of the region, and how inspiring are the folks who live there under often still-difficult conditions; and how this translates into a major forgiveness opportunity for us all. • Gene discusses with Gary some of his own funnier moments while facilitating Course gatherings, and Gary talks about his upcoming third book with Arten and Pursah, and how humor was central to J's message even, "way back when". • Next up, we have some "Questions for Gary!" Gary's asked to go into detail about the form of "joining meditation" that's described in his first book, "The Disappearance of the Universe." Also: a question from a listener in the Netherlands regarding the fact that everything has "already happened", and how this may or may not effect our forgiveness experiences in respect to other lifetimes. Gary closes out this episode with an elaboration on Arten and Pursah's teachings in "Your Immortal Reality", about recognizing the eternal importance of distinguishing the difference between cause and effect.

Episode 10: "Questions for Gary!" Expanding on a popular feature of the podcast series, this is the first episode to be comprised exclusively of, "Questions for Gary!" Gene reads to Gary questions submitted by listeners, including: how does one take care of the body's health and needs, without reinforcing the ego's belief that the body is actually real? Can the idea of angels be of assistance in this? Also: can the exquisite beauty of someone like Pursah become a "trap", by causing Gary (or anyone else) to focus on the physical, rather than true Spirit? Can our experience of ascended masters, via Gary's writings, actually give us the same quality and value of experience that he gained from meeting them "in person"..? And: can the practice of forgiveness as described in ACIM as well as in Gary's two books be accomplished properly, even if one has not yet completed the Text, or started the lessons in the Workbook of A Course in Miracles? And can forgiveness be applied even to an "event", such as an earthquake or other natural disaster..?

Episode 9: "Gary's Hawaii Visit!" Gary and Gene start off this show discussing Gary's current visit to the 50th State, and Gary talks about his schedule while on Kauai and Oahu, as well as many of the spiritual connections he has made while visiting the islands. (And speaking of spiritual connections, Gary tells Gene about his recent visitation from Arten and Pursah!) The two guys also discuss their mutual enjoyment of, and perhaps future plans for a visit to, Key West. Questions from listeners include: asking Gary to update the audience about his film appearance as a "Living Luminary"; Concerning other people in our lives: are they "real", or just imaginary? Gary is asked why, for some, "Angels", as manifestations of the Holy Spirit, may or may not "appear" as actual beings; and if this is connected with one's level of accomplishing one's own forgiveness practice. Gary elaborates on how some illusions are used by the HS to lead us out of illusion entirely, and lead us to the Truth. Gary is also asked to clarify the differences between judging, discernment, condemnation, and simply "making choices" while we appear to be here in the illusion of this world.

Episode 8: Gary gives Gene his "Top Ten List" for 2007; also talks about his recent trip to California, his upcoming visit to Hawaii, and his first trip this Spring to the Netherlands. Questions from listeners include: how to deal with a "slow burn" when encountering difficulties with relatives; how to handle something like the desire to lose weight, while keeping in mind that the body is only an illusion. Also: how did Gary initially deal with his teachings from Arten and Pursah that showed him that the world as he thought he knew it was false? How does one then handle the "good things" in this world, that we all might be reluctant to feel we now have to give up? Gene wraps things up by asking Gary to re-visit his "New Year's Resolution Challenge" for 2007, and discusses how many podcast listeners have positively responded to this radically new concept of interacting with the world.

Episode 7: "The New Year Podcast!" Gary surprises Gene with a New Year's greeting that has to be heard to be believed; Gary discloses the "real secret" in getting what you really want out of true, no-nonsense spirituality. Gary answers listeners' questions ranging from whether we keep our individual personalities after returning to the oneness of God, to how (and if) to discuss the teachings of the Course with children (and also suggests a great book for kids!) Finally, Gary lays to rest some common misperceptions concerning the differences between the "urtext" and the final edited version of the Course that we use today; and in closing, invites Gene and everyone to share in his personal Course-based New Year's resolution for 2007.