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In our experience, many religious leaders proclaim themselves as 'THE Mouthpiece of God' in order to control and gatekeep. When even Paul states in 1st Timothy that there is only ONE mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.

Religious leaders commit spiritual murder when they prevent the awakening and rebirth and revelation of an individual because said individual doesn't do it according to that religion's dogma. They believe if it didn't pass that organization's litmus test, it must be a product of deception or the devil.

Anne Lamott says it best, "You can safely assume that you've created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do."  (from Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life) 

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Christina Lopes - spiritual teacher who helps people navigate the challenges of a spiritual awakening, heal from past pain, open their hearts, and find deep purpose.

What we drank this episode:

• Jim Beam Vanilla
• Lone Star 1835 Texas Bourbon

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We discuss how an awakening can be the equivalent of being tossed into the deep end, where you have no choice but to learn to swim or drown.  

Sometimes, well-meaning people will say, "Come on, it's just fine", while they themselves are only in ankle-deep water.  While they remain in the shallow end, they have no concept of the depth where you are, and think you're a heretic. "What are you doing out there? You're not supposed to be out there." 

Are twin flames found in the Christian scriptures? Mason believes so and cites several examples, like Adam & Eve; Jonathan & David. 

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Nate and Mason continue the overall discussion of twin flames, but hone in on the ego and how it gets in the way of our ascension as it tries to cling tight to various identities and religious labels. 

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What is a Twin Flame and do we all have one?

Nate and Mason discuss the various beliefs of what a Twin Flame is (and not the over-romanticized version), going all the way back to Socrates in Ancient Greece.

Nate:  "This is probably one of my most favorite series of episodes since we began recording. I'm so excited to see how well they do."

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Some people use mantras and affirmations. Mason talks about how using meditation, prayer ropes, and rosary beads helped to calm his mind and improve the challenges he has with ADD, Anxiety, and Dyslexia. 

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The effect that energy has on the body and mind is fascinating, and affects mental outlook and physical health. There are people who live in such a negative manner, they continuously attract negative things because of their negative vibrations.  

Your vibration affects your life, good or bad, positively or negatively.

Everything is energy.

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Mason shares more experiences with his spirit guides, including writing 'under the influence'  and extremely strong emotions of love and ugly-crying. He believes the 'great cloud of witnesses' mentioned in scripture alludes to the presence of spirit guides.

Nate shares about dreams that feel more like memories from a past life.

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Mason places significance on the role his spirit guides play in his beliefs and how they came to him during meditation. He's experienced first-hand how the presence of positive energy can help heal mental, spiritual, physical and emotional injuries.

Nate mentions how sometimes sharing light and positive energy with others is draining and he has to separate himself for a time in order to refill and recharge.

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Alexis asks the question: "What is the difference between Pentecostals and other denominations?"

Nate and Mason strive to answer that question effectively with some humor thrown in along the way.

RESOURCES:

Some links to the various things that are mentioned in the show:

Archbishop Fulton Sheen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z38BqaDFHv8

Mark McNeil
"All In The Name"

Greg Boyd
"Oneness Pentecostals and the Trinity" (eBook)

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Mason talks about an experience he had with astral travel and one of his spirit guides while in meditation. He also shares his struggles with depression and repeated thoughts of suicide.  He began taking vacation time from work so he could spend hours in meditation or journaling through shadow work. This lead to childhood memories surfacing and exposing unacknowledged trauma.

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