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Our planet is becoming a global village, yet enormous differences remain in culture and spiritual tradition—differences that can lead to misunderstanding, hatred, and war. Host Paul John Roach and his... more
FAQs about World Spirituality:How many episodes does World Spirituality have?The podcast currently has 826 episodes available.
April 01, 2008This Thing Called EnlightenmentWe’ll discuss the nature of enlightenment in this show. What is enlightenment? Is it the result of long effort, or a special ability and available only to a few, or is it the natural state of our being? Joining me are Dr. Mark Dennis, a professor at Texas Christian University (TCU) and student of Zen and Hindu spiritual traditions, and Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian Religions at TCU....more59minPlay
March 25, 2008KarmaKarma, originally a Sanskrit word meaning “action” and associated with the Hindu and Buddhist religions, has now become an accepted part of the English language. The concept of Karma is now more commonly used than fate, destiny or providence to describe the order of our lives and how we are influenced by divine laws. In this show, we take a deeper look at karma, its power in our lives and some common misperceptions about its meaning. Tune in to explore your karma and discover the power of Spirit deep inside our souls....more1h 1minPlay
March 18, 2008Universal SalvationIn this show we examine the nature of salvation and how different religions and denominations approach this charged subject. Is humanity inherently good or fundamentally flawed? Does God ever punish his or her children or condemn them to hell? Find out about these and other questions when we turn our focus on universal salvation....more58minPlay
March 11, 2008How Religions Handle SufferingMore books have been written on the knotty subject of pain and suffering, and why God allows his creations to suffer, than any other subject. Join us as we examine the nature of suffering and how to overcome it as presented by various religions....more56minPlay
March 05, 2008The Role of the GuruIf we believe in a direct connection to God through the indwelling Spirit within us, what exactly is the role of the guru? I will discuss this and other topics related to the “guru trip” with Dr. Mark Dennis, religion professor at Texas Christian University, and Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian religions at Texas Christian University—our dynamic academic tag team....more58minPlay
March 04, 2008The Role of the GuruIf we believe in a direct connection to God through the indwelling Spirit within us, what exactly is the role of the guru? I will discuss this and other topics related to the "guru trip" with Dr. Mark Dennis, religion professor at Texas Christian University, and Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian religions at Texas Christian University-our dynamic academic tag team....more1h 0minPlay
February 27, 2008Native American SpiritualityWe are investigating the spirituality of the indigenous people of the Americas. Their spirituality is rich and varied and points always to a wholism and a harmony in the created world. Bryant Griffith, small business owner and keeper of a sweat lodge, and Dr. Elizabeth Busch, a therapist and healer, will be joining the discussion....more56minPlay
February 26, 2008Native American SpiritualityWe are investigating the spirituality of the indigenous people of the Americas. Their spirituality is rich and varied and points always to a wholism and a harmony in the created world. Bryant Griffith, small business owner and keeper of a sweat lodge, and Dr. Elizabeth Busch, a therapist and healer, will be joining the discussion....more1h 0minPlay
February 20, 2008What Do Jesus, the Buddha, Lao Tzu and Confucius Have in Common?In this show, we will explore the many teachings and practices that these great Way Showers have in common: teachings like the importance of compassion, trust, the Law of Attraction and the essential core of Spirit within us all. Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian religions at Texas Christian University, will be my guest on this hour of discovery....more59minPlay
February 19, 2008What Do Jesus, the Buddha, Lao Tzu and Confucius Have in Common?In this show, we will explore the many teachings and practices that these great Way Showers have in common: teachings like the importance of compassion, trust, the Law of Attraction and the essential core of Spirit within us all. Dr. Andy Fort, professor of Asian religions at Texas Christian University, will be my guest on this hour of discovery....more1h 0minPlay
FAQs about World Spirituality:How many episodes does World Spirituality have?The podcast currently has 826 episodes available.