The Mission Driven Mom Podcast

Today we are led to believe that the fight between religion and science is something new. We are told that it is a radically new idea that the earth originated through spontaneous causes. And we are taught that ancient people only believed in God because they couldn't explain natural phenomenon.  NOTHING could be further from the truth! These ideas were prevalent in many civilizations, including Ancient Greece. The Greeks not only believed in a God that revealed truths to mankind and an afterlife where we would be held accountable to Him for our choices, they understood the need for worship and holy places to make us more virtuous and pure.  This two-part podcast series first introduces you to the key words and ideas that clarify these religious debates, then it takes you into ancient writings to explore them and see how the religious debates we see around us are nothing new--they are actually very old. 

Listener's Guide: Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast. 

2:42  Mantic defined

5:35  Sophic defined

9:05  "Harmonizing" them

14:47  Civilizations "created by God" 

17:05 Mysteries of Eleusis

19:55  Musaeus

24:40  Religion was institutionalized  

25:45  Creation as an act of God 

Quotes from this episode: All quotes from “Three Shrines: Mantic, Sophic, Sophistic” by Stephen D Ricks, Donald W. Parry and Hugh Nibley found in The Ancient State: The Rulers and the Ruled

MANTIC- Revelation, supernatural, duality, what’s to come

“The Greek word Mantic simply means prophetic or inspired, oracular, coming from the other world and not from the resources of the human mind.”

“‘Vertical’ Judaism, i.e. the belief in the real and present operation of divine gifts by which one receives constant guidance from the other world.”

“It supplies the element of hope in our lives by assuring us of the reality of things beyond.”

“Those who share the Mantic hope of things beyond, whatever those things may be, are in a very real sense a community of believers, just as Christians, Jews and Moslems form a fellowship of ‘the People of the Book,’ because of their belief in inspired books—even though they may not agree as to which books are the inspired ones.”

“None is more insistent on the need for revelation than Plato. Plato was the greatest champion of the Mantic.”

SOPHIC- *Reason, materialism, here and now, naturalistic

“The Sophic, on the other hand, is the tradition which boasted its cool, critical, objective, naturalistic and scientific attitude; its Jewish equivalent is called ‘horizontal’ Judaism—scholarly, bookish, halachic, intellectual, rabbinical. All religions seem to make some distinction.”

“On the other hand, the Sophic society unitedly rejects the Mantic proposition, and it too forms a single community.” 

SOPHISTIC-

“Sophistic came to be identical with Rhetorical, that is, a pseudothought form which merely imitated the other two in an attempt to impress the public.”

“HARMONIZING” SOPHIC AND MANTIC-

“Whoever accepts the Sophic attitude must abandon the Mantic, and vice versa. It is the famous doctrine of Two Ways found among the Orientals, Greeks and early Christians—if you try to compromise between them you get nowhere, because as one of the Apostolic Fathers points out, they lead in opposite directions.”

“It is when one seeks to combine or reconcile the Sophic and the Mantic that trouble begins.”

MANTIC IN HISTORY-

“Each great civilization thought of itself as having been carefully planned in the beginning, all its rites and patterns handed down from above, a complete, perfect structure, planned in detail from the beginning as the faithful reflection of a heavenly prototype present in sacred books of great antiquity."

Want to understand better how to ask great questions as you read? Want to see how to find principles in the world around you? That's what we show you and so much more in this podcast! Get the article "From Opinions to Principles" and learn the 5 Types of Questions for FREE: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/

About our discussion: So many of us think we fashion our own lives and core beliefs; we think we are "independent" of our culture and that we blaze our own trail--but we DON'T! We are defined by the world around us and in the case of people in the West, especially the U.S., that means a Christian history and Christian values. That's why, whether you accept it or not, in the way you see the world, the decisions that you make, what you value, how you find meaning, and how you interact with others, YOU ARE thoroughly CHRISTIAN! Join Audrey, Lindsey, and Kim for a discussion of The Air We Breathe and the surprising insights it contains about our common values of equality, compassions, consent, enlightenment, science, freedom and progress.

Next group discussion will be on: Fellowship of the Rings. Get the book and read alongside us! We'll be discussing evil, principles in novels, the hero's journey and more!

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"The power of believing in a personal mission is a principle that had had an impact on my own life..." ~Richard Paul Evans Richard Paul Evans is a true believer not only in a loving God but in God's desire to communicate and guide us in our personal life missions! In fact, the principle of life mission has so radically transformed his own life that Evans travels the globe sharing the message of life mission everywhere he goes. And, wanting to reach an even larger audience, Evans shared his insights about life mission in his book The Four Doors.  Not surprisingly, Richard Paul Evans is himself a perfect example of a mission driven life - having lived the 7 Laws of Life Mission without even realizing it! His story is replete with profound spiritual experiences, a strong focus on self-discovery, an on-going submission to truth and principles and a love of learning that were the perfect preparation for the powerful influence he's had in the world. With 38 million copies of his books in print, translated into 24 languages, Evans has earned a gigantic platform from which to share God's love - and he does it beautifully.  From his difficult childhood experiences to his failed businesses in his 20's, Evans is no stranger to loss and suffering. Yet, he has used his solid foundation to overcome his challenges and sacrifice immensely to realize his God-given missions. The hope and healing he has provided to millions is an amazingly inspiring legacy. Listener's Guide: Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast.  1:40  The impact of Richard's story on Audrey  3:30  Richard's difficult childhood   6:16   His mother's depression 9:21    His grandfather's spiritual power 13:30  Other childhood challenges 14:50  Youth and young adulthood 18:15   Marriage and fatherhood 21:44  Business and politics 24:28  Evans and the 7 Laws of Life Mission 33:47  Turning his will over to God 38:43  Loving truth and humanity with his whole heart 40:40  Favorite quotes from Richard Paul Evans Quotes from this episode: “I believe in God…I believe in an all-loving, purposeful God who is willing to give us hard things so might spiritually progress…In addition to my belief in God, these principles comprise the core of my personal belief system and I believe are, to a large degree, self-evident.” “Few things promise more excitement and joy than learning, self-discovery, and self-improvement.” “The power of believing in a personal mission is a principle that had had an impact on my own life and has led me to achieve things that I would have never dreamed possible…My personal belief in a divine life mission has brought me hope, understanding, and meaning throughout my life.” “As a believer in Divine intervention, I also believe that we are sometimes given specific direction to fulfill our missions…Implicit in our belief in a divine life mission is the importance of listening to those internal voices that may direct us for good.” “Fame and greatness are not the same thing. There are great people in this world—people of great accomplishment and service to humanity—who are not famous…In most cases, true greatness is a silent and lonely affair…To be of value to others is a far greater ambition than the vain hope for the world’s fleeting applause and fickle admiration.”  “The work of spiritual liberation is the work of God. Asking for Divine assistance to free ourselves from destructive and flawed mental maps is a powerful and, arguably, necessary first step…This principle correlates with six of the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.” “To magnify our lives is to take those talents and gifts unique to each of us and with them, utilizing imagination, risk, work and consistent effort,

How can you know if you've really found a true principle, or if it's just an opinion?  Put it to the test: Does it have the 12 Characteristics of a True Principle? - Now that you have a better understanding of Natural Law and First Principles from pa...

In all my years of studying and teaching about life mission and personal vision and goal setting and habit building, I have NEVER run across anyone else teaching the principles I discuss in this podcast! They are literally tucked away in two books about creator mindset but apply so perfectly to goal setting that I just had to share them with you!

As we head into the new year and you consider your new goals, visions, and resolutions, make sure you implement these two principles in your planning and execution and you will see much BETTER results!

If you're new to learning about how truth makes you free, read my article "From Opinions to Principles", available in my FREE "Truth Seekers Starter Kit" found here: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/

Now that you've learned about Natural Law in part 1 of this 3-part series, how do you start discerning principles that you can apply to your life, enabling you access the power of Natural Law?  The answer:  First Principles.

We all know that being full of gratitude and thanking others are powerful principles, but I'm pretty sure we don't realize (or we forget) how truly transformational they can be!

When John Kralik hit absolute bottom, he heard a voice pushing him to be more grateful. In ONE YEAR we was a radically different man, in a totally different situation in life. Through his story we can be reminded of these important soul-nourishing truths, and inspired to follow his example and spend more time expressing our genuine gratitude to God and others.

I hope his story and the things I share in this podcast enrich your Thanksgiving holiday!

If you want to learn more about how to have these and dozens of other true principles lift your spirit and increase your confidence visit: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/mission-driven-mom-academy

In this chaotic world of "your truth and my truth," are you looking for an ANCHOR for you and your family?   Steven Covey said, “The internalization of correct PRINCIPLES is the foundation upon which enduring happiness and success are based.”

There is sooooo much out there about "self-love"! But what in the world does that really mean?

Is a trip for the weekend with your girlfriends self-love?

Is getting your nails done self-love? I

s getting a new wardrobe self-love?

In the Mission Driven Academies we focus heavily on what self-love really means and how to obtain it. And recently I released a podcast about how we don't need to like ourselves in order to create the lives we want. So what's the way forward?

Can we love ourselves without liking ourselves? Should liking ourselves be a goal?

Ultimately, HOW do we navigate properly this confusing relationship with ourselves?!

In this episode I focus on the difference between liking and loving ourselves and why knowing the difference is CRUCIAL!

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*Here's the podcast I mentioned: https://www.audreyrindlisbacher.com/podcasts/audrey-rindlisbacher-podcast-2/episodes/2148868489

“God sometimes calls us into service at the most inopportune times. Often, we find a hundred reasons to say no…God wants our availability. He wants our hearts and minds, and lives. He wants us to say in the words of Isaiah, ‘Here am I. Send me.’” ~Millard Fuller Millard Fuller believed that success was measured in dollars. He longed to be a millionaire more than anything else in the world. He ate, drank and slept his vision of riches. He was willing to pay the price, too. He brainstormed, he worked, and he sacrificed for his ultimate goal...until it was almost too late.  Like Millard, many of us are caught up in the rat race with dreams of more and more and more...not even knowing where we're headed or why we want more. The story of Millard and Linda Fuller is a wake up call for all of us - reminding us what success truly is, and showing us how to get it.  In this podcast Audrey demonstrates how truly living the 7 Laws of Mission transformed Millard and Linda, then how they, with God's help, transformed the world.   Listener's Guide: Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast.  2:33       Family, Faith, Church 4:32      Learning Principles and Practices of Success 9:18      Two Formative Projects 16:30    Law School - Morris Dees 21:45    A Covenant with God 27:00   Cookbooks, Toothbrushes and $1 Million 31:38    The Cost 35:58    The Call and the Facade 43:55    Submitting to God and Starting Over 48:50   Answering the Call 56:32    It is a blessing and privilege to do God's work Quotes from this episode: “Sunday and church went together in our family, like ham and eggs.” ~Millard Fuller “I developed a real love for business and for making money before graduating from high school. My dad and I talked a lot about making money and about business. He spent a lot of time with me…he did a great job of teaching me and motivating me to be self-reliant and self-starting.” ~Millard Fuller “By the end of high school, I had developed a strong desire to go into business. I didn’t know yet what kind of business, but I wanted it to be big, profitable, and successful. I wanted to be a millionaire too. This would be a sure sign of success in life.” ~Millard Fuller “Without a doubt, my college career had been full. For three years I had packed in as much as I possibly could—days, nights, weekends, vacations, and summers. I always had something going. I had heard and believed that youth is the time to do something and become somebody. My aim was to fill my life with as many varied experiences as time allowed. All the while, I had a sense of being close to God and in tune with his reality—his will—for my life. ” ~Millard Fuller “When asked to do missionary work for a few months - Deep inside, I knew I should go. I felt the invitation was a call from God to perform a particular service for his church. But I turned it down. In my replay to Mr. Waery, I wrote, ‘I’ll do it in two years, maybe.’” ~Millard Fuller “God sometimes calls us into service at the most inopportune times. Often, we find a hundred reasons to say no…God wants our availability. He wants our hearts and minds, and lives. He wants us to say in the words of Isaiah, ‘Here am I. Send me.’” ~Millard Fuller “When I was in Law school, I had promised God that I would make myself available for his purposes. I had assured God that, regardless of the success or financial achievements of our company, I would always put his kingdom first…But in a real-life situation, I said no to God and yes to business and further financial achievements.”  ~Millard Fuller “The words of praise from the community rang in my ears. ‘You’ve got it made,’ these voices said.