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This is a Special Edition, Solo podcast with Shanda and My Authentic Me. When the Truth Changed Everything.

The Weaponization of Religion

Season One, Episode 7: In this podcast, we talk about some juicy stuff!! Seriously, as a society we've normalized demonizing anyone and everyone who doesn't believe, think, and feel like we do. While this is a slight generalization, it contains so much truth. 

Religion has a way of controlling the people who follow that particular religion. Traditions are held up as divine inspiration. Personal convictions of pastors, teachers, and spiritual leaders are placed on the heads of those who follow them. And most anyone can admit that if you have ten people read the same Bible verse, there's a good chance you may get ten different interpretations of the verses read.

The problem isn't so much in do we have a difference of interpretation of who God is, what he desires from us, or how we "get saved, stay saved, or become holy", but rather how we feel about those who don't follow our strict understanding of faith and religion. And to make matters worse, we mix faith with politics and that amplifies into justified hate speech, condemnation, fear mongering, or boycotting people, companies, political parties, and anything or anyone else who doesn't live up to our expectations of what a "Christian" (or any other religious faith) should be. We definitely hit a few nerves in this episode. But the intent isn't to condemn those who do these things, but rather to help listeners see the hypocrisy of the actions anyone who feels qualified or holy enough to throw stones at anyone else. We don't have to agree on areas of faith or religion. But to give grace to others to authentically believe and walk out their truths without condemnation is the most freeing trait one can embody. Grab a coffee or a stiff drink cause you might need it for this one! Are you read? Let's Go!

Spiritual Gifts vs Psychics, channeling, astrology, etc

Season One, Episode 6: In this podcast, we discuss the similarities, titles, and aspects of Christian Gifts of the Spirit with various other gifts and capabilities of others who may not define themselves as Christian. Yet, their abilities are often very obvious, enlightening, and help others with questions about life and spirituality.

The goal of this podcast isn't so much to change your mind as much as encourage listeners to be open to the ideas, gifts, and spiritual walk of others who may not align with their personal ideologies about faith. Are you read? Let's Go!

Is A God By Any Other Name Still The Same?

Season One, Episode 5: We continue our series called Un-Defining God with this thought provoking solo hosted episode in which Jeffrey discusses the topic "Is God By Any Other Name Still The Same". How we define, believe, and see the idea of God has a great deal to do with how we view and accept others. While we know there are literally thousands of different religions, beliefs, denominations, and sects that are influenced by various traditions, backgrounds, geographies, races, and nationalities it would be comparable to winning the lottery every day of your life to "pick the right one" if all others were false or untrue. 

Most understand God, the divine, the universe, the creator (I'm using these terms purposely as they're discussed in this episode) to be pure love, without judgement, and the creator of all that is. But many, however, also understand this loving God to be one that demands strict obedience and to waver would land one in the pits of hell fire for eternity. This type of thinking is why many feel such pressure to maintain a strict understanding of who God is, what name we call him (it), and why other religious names of or for God are often deemed blasphemous. 

I hope you have an open mind as I discuss this topic and that in the end, it will free you from judgement, criticism, hatred, and condemnation of others who's walk with the divine has been different that yours. Be Blessed.

 What Is Truth?

Season One, Episode 4: Truth is such an interesting word. It can be both refreshing and polarizing. Truth can be eternal as well as temporary. Some aspects of truth are only true based on the information currently available. And should more information become available, that information could make a previously held truth, false. 

Truth is also often defined by ones perception, as well as their person, religious, societal, or educational history. The events, people, places, & things that have defined our lives often dictate what we define as truth. The question we ask in this episode is are you wiling to authentically challenge the ideals you hold as truth in your life for the purpose of growth, understanding others, and collective peace. Are you ready? Let's Go!

In this episode we're introducing a new series topic called Un-Defining God. We'll be talking about the various ideas, thoughts, habits, beliefs, & ways of thinking that shape how we live our lives.

On-T.A.P. Podcast S1E1 - The Box They Gave Us - In this first episode, we dive into the idea and understanding of how we're unconsciously molded by society, religion, competition, social media, and so much more. We also discuss ways to identify the box and how to free oneself from the box and create true authenticity.

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