HIGHLIGHTS

04:15 Trust in the ethics of politics, businesses, and religion is at an all-time low

11:42 Yonason learns his Jewish roots in Israel

17:37 Does living an ethical life mean doing what's hard? 

23:56 The Socratic method and learning new lessons from students

29:37 The future is shaped into goodness with hope

33:35 Lessons from the past: How ancient wisdom remains relevant in the modern world

36:48 Integrity leads to happier lives and better business 

42:37 Defining ethical moments require you to take accountability for yourself 

QUOTES

06:26 "When we take responsibility for our personal ethics, what we do is we make it easier for other people to trust us. And that creates a healthy society, healthy community, healthy business."

09:52 "What's the definition of a good person? Someone who's trying to be a better person. And if we would take that to heart, I can't change the world right now but I can change me."

11:29 "A mistake is an opportunity to learn. A mistake is an opportunity to recognize how to do better next time. And that's the key to a successful life and a happy life."

47:51 "There's no app for being ethical. We're dealing with competing levels of values, competing principles, and sometimes it gets really messy and really uncomfortable."

48:10 "It's hard to do the right thing. If it were easy, we would all do it. And part of the reason it's hard is because it's not always easy to know what the right thing to do is."

To find out more about Yonason Goldson, please see the links below.

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonason-goldson/
• Website - https://www.yonasongoldson.com/
• Amazon author page - https://www.amazon.com/Yonason-Goldson/e/B00JE7CJWC/
• Grappling With The Gray: An Ethical Handbook for Personal Success and Business Prosperity - 

https://www.amazon.com/Grappling-Gray-Handbook-Personal-Prosperity/dp/1952538688

• The Rabbi and the Shrink Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5gET8sjkIhB1HPS2huvo4w

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HIGHLIGHTS

04:32 The drop in religious membership is happening globally

13:26 Religiosity is NOT encoded in our DNA

16:45 Measuring religiosity with the 3 B's: Belief, Behavior, and Belonging

24:05 The foundations of the US Constitution do not mention God

31:47 Universal and national causes of secularization 

37:39 There is no political "Christian Left"

47:50 There are sociological and ethical evidences of the benefits of secularization 

51:15 What ethics and morality will look like in 50 years

QUOTES

32:20 "Increased education, increased prosperity always leads to levels or degrees of secularization. So the more people can read and write and have scientific literacy and reading, just basic literacy, opens up the world." 

36:58 "If you don't have control over your life, you're going to turn towards religion. There's no question about it."

47:26 "Passionate search for meaning can serve ill or good. It depends on how it's channeled."

48:35 "The nations today that are the least religious, the democracies that are the least religious, the least churchgoing, the least believing in god, are the safest and most ethical societies the world has ever known."

50:10 "We learn how to be moral and ethical preverbally by the people that raise us. We are not taught how to be moral, we are socialized into morality. We learn it from the experiences we have from zero to ten by the people who care for us."

To find out more about Phil Zuckerman, please see the links below.

• Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/Phil-Zuckerman/e/B001HD3S8U/
• Society without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment - https://www.amazon.com/Society-without-God-Religious-Contentment/dp/0814797237
• What It Means to Be Moral: Why Religion Is Not Necessary for Living an Ethical Life - https://www.amazon.com/What-Means-Be-Moral-Necessary/dp/164009274
• Living the Secular Life: New Answers to Old Questions - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INIQQEA/

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Eben Alexander III is an Author and Speaker about (and Explorer of) Consciousness and a global thought leader broadening the boundaries of science to fully embrace our spiritual essence. The 2012 publication of his globally acclaimed New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife," and the 2014 sequel "The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion and Ordinary People are Proving the Afterlife." His latest book, "Living in a Mindful Universe" (2017), addresses scientific notions on the nature of consciousness and delineates the profound path towards ontological idealism that neuroscience and philosophy of mind are now taking.

Karen Newell is the co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio meditation. She empowers others in journeys of self-discovery through specialized audio technology. These recordings provide a pathway for listeners to calm the mind, connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop intuition. Karen regularly collaborates with best-selling author and neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander; they travel around the globe giving workshops, lectures, research presentations, and webinars. She co-authored with Dr. Alexander the 2017 book, Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness. In addition, they have co-created the Inner Sanctum Center to explore and share with their audience the mysteries of universal consciousness, near-death experiences, telepathy, and other phenomena at the nexus of science and spirituality. As they give more attention to developing our inner world, it leads to tremendous personal growth and transformation.

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Eben Alexander III is an Author and Speaker about (and Explorer of) Consciousness and a global thought leader broadening the boundaries of science to fully embrace our spiritual essence. The 2012 publication of his globally acclaimed New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife," and the 2014 sequel "The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion and Ordinary People are Proving the Afterlife." His latest book, "Living in a Mindful Universe" (2017), addresses scientific notions on the nature of consciousness and delineates the profound path towards ontological idealism that neuroscience and philosophy of mind are now taking.

Karen Newell is the co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio meditation. She empowers others in journeys of self-discovery through specialized audio technology. These recordings provide a pathway for listeners to calm the mind, connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop intuition. Karen regularly collaborates with best-selling author and neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander; they travel around the globe giving workshops, lectures, research presentations, and webinars. She co-authored with Dr. Alexander the 2017 book, Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness. In addition, they have co-created the Inner Sanctum Center to explore and share with their audience the mysteries of universal consciousness, near-death experiences, telepathy, and other phenomena at the nexus of science and spirituality. As they give more attention to developing our inner world, it leads to tremendous personal growth and transformation.

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Cole Pasley is currently a Superintendent, EOD Tech Division in the US Air Force. He is an experienced Superintendent with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Leadership industry. 

He is skilled in Military Strategy, Technology Development, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Leadership, and Discipleship Training with interests and education in Christian Theology, Church History, and Aviation. 

Cole is well-versed in combat situations and a proven leader in contingency and special operations forces operations. With a strong information technology professional pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University.

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Cole Pasley is currently a Superintendent, EOD Tech Division in the US Air Force. He is an experienced Superintendent with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Leadership industry. 

He is skilled in Military Strategy, Technology Development, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Leadership, and Discipleship Training with interests and education in Christian Theology, Church History, and Aviation. 

Cole is well-versed in combat situations and a proven leader in contingency and special operations forces operations. With a strong information technology professional pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University.

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Shelley Brown is a corporate strategist who spent 25 years practicing the fine arts of mergers, acquisitions, downsizings, public-private transitions, acts of God, performance reviews, KPIs, workplace cultures, and so much more, Shelley kept her weird to herself...until as an ultra runner, her vertebrae collapsed, forcing her to rethink who she was and why.

Through this adversity, Shelley learned to allow her individuality to shine through, tapping into her extreme creativity and fearlessness to make a greater impact on the world. This confidence—along with a lifetime serving the hospitality, technology, and convention markets—gave Shelley the unique opportunity to make a remarkable difference, building a program that helped countless leaders and employees learn to be the drivers of their own awareness so they could become more effective, productive, and present.

A bold speaker, future NY Times best-selling author, and incredible ball of positive energy, Shelley has learned to allow her W.E.I.R.D to shine through, turning it from a label to a way of being. Her pandemic resume includes writing a book, launching a greeting card line, and becoming a self-taught pop artist.

Incredibly engaging and fun, Shelley encourages audiences to allow their W.E.I.R.D., embracing individuality to land at a place of inclusion.

Shelley Brown is also the author of her upcoming book, Weird Girl Adventures from A to Z. This is expected to be released in the last week of June 2021.

To find out more about Shelley Brown, please see the links below.

• Website - http://www.weirdgirladventures.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weirdgirladventures/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/weirdgirladventures
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleybbrown/

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Tony D’Urso is a host of VoiceAmerica. He is showcasing successful entrepreneurs along with humanitarian endeavors and noteworthy projects. They share wisdom, advice, and guidance with you to assist in transforming your career, business, and your life. 

Join Tony D’Urso and his Special VIP Co-Hosts as they interview some of the biggest names in the world from Hollywood Stars, Sports Greats, Business Experts, Game Changers, Bestselling Authors, and World Class CEOs who share their insights and personal journeys on their road to success.

Each guest opens up their World of Fame to The Spotlight audience covering a variety of topics from Business to Sports, from Literature to Music, From Television to Film, and much more.

The Spotlight with Tony D’Urso and Special VIP Co-Hosts gets into the core essence of their guests: where they’ve been, what made them who they are and what they’re doing today, along with future goals and plans.

The Spotlight audience is sure to come away with valuable gems and insights imparted by these world-class guests.

To find out more about Tony D’Urso, please see the links below.

• Website - https://tonydurso.com/
• Podcast - https://tonydurso.com/podcast/
• Books - https://tonydurso.com/books/

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Brian Reinbold is at his best when he is helping others to become their best. He is the eternal optimist, an enlightening and uplifting speaker, and a community builder who inspires people in all walks of life to rise and meet their challenges through the service of others. With his innovative approach to leadership development, soothing voice, engaging sense of humor, passion for mentoring, and ability to harness the power of analogy to create the aha moment, Brian invites you to dream bigger, accomplish more, and have more fun than you ever thought possible.

Brian is the architect of a successful career that spans business ownership, consulting, coaching, sales management, sales training, philanthropy, professional speaking, and broadcasting; as the host of the BraveHearts Radio Show on Voice America Internet Radio, he is taking the thought leadership conversation to the next level, providing an outlet for experts to broaden their reach and find a target audience. As the Mission Specialist, he is elevating the profile of BraveHearts for Kids, a charity organization that supports the needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Through his corporate board experience, broadcasting platform, writings, and instructional methods, Brian is crystallizing the concept of mission-building behavior and helping mission-driven organizations connect with their employees and/or constituents. He is known as a design thinker and a dot connector who can align people with ideas, course a path, and generate a best-fit solution. His vision is to create an environment that supports open communication, increases employee and customer retention, and drives profitability.

To find out more about Brian Reinbold, please see the links below.

• Website’s
  • http://www.braveheartsradio.org/
  • https://braveheartsforkids.org/
  • https://machupicchu.braveheartsadventures.org/machu-picchu-an-adventure-of-the-heart1616465154305 

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Scott Harris began his journey with his mother’s battle with cancer. For the better part of a year, he witnessed his mother’s fight through the highs and lows of her illness. The inner strength he developed from accepting the loss of his mother motivated him to make changes in his own life.

Scott remembers his humble beginnings in fitness; navigating his way through weightlifting was overwhelming. He felt like a fish out of water. The outer strength he developed in the gym inspired him to help others lead healthier, positive life. Scott has been in the health and wellness industry for ten years. He has trained clients of all fitness levels for the past eight. 

His mother’s courage to fight cancer keeps him fighting for his clients and continues to inspire him to be the best trainer he can. Scott provides the tools and techniques to help clients safely get to where they need to go. Novice or athlete, he can help you get the most out of your workouts. 

Together with dedication, sweat and, a little humor, they can release your inner warrior. 

Find out more about Scott Harris by following and checking out the links below.

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsscottharris/
• Facebook - https://www.instagram.com/itsscottharris/
• Website - https://www.warriorwithintraining.com/

Scott Harris is also the podcast host of Hero In Progress which is available in all major podcasting channels.

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