أفضل بودكاسات Spiritual Practice (2025)

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36. Niching down with therapist Carmen Montenegro-Sis 31:13

2d ago31:13

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Carmen Montenegro-Sis is a Christian therapist in Glendora, CA whose niche is working with Christian therapists. Join us for today's episode as she shares how her faith shapes her private practice and her process of refining her niche. Connect with Carmen by visiting www.revivelifecounseling.com. Take advantage of private practice coaching with Kim…

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Jeffrey K. Salkin, "Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer" (CCAR Press, 2025) 44:54

10d ago44:54

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In this episode Rabbi Marc Katz is in discussion with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin about his new book Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer (Central Conference of American Rabbis Press, 2025), an engaging and insightful commentary on the Shabbat evening and morning services. Designed for students of all ages, from bet mitzvah to adulthood, the book's r…

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35. Building blocks of a successful private practice: why you need a niche 15:46

10d ago15:46

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If you want to have a full caseload and attract more cash pay clients, you need a niche! In this episode, I explain how a niche helps you stand out, decreases your competition, and will clarify your marketing plan. Book your Private Practice Coaching session for only $97 before it's too late! Spots are filling up fast. Snag yours before I double my…

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34. How to offer sliding scale services ethically and effectively in private practice 20:03

17d ago20:03

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Wanting to open up your doors to clients who can't afford your full fee? You need to have a plan so it doesn't cause damage to your business or your clients. In today's episode, I share my wisdom in how to effectively offer sliding scale services. I recommend you have an application process for clients who are requesting a reduced rate. Get the tem…

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33. Are you charging the right amount? How to set a sustainable fee for your private practice 17:46

24d ago17:46

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Wondering how to determine your fee for therapy? Have you done the math, or are you just basing it off of what other therapists charge or what you think people will pay? In this episode, I break down how to figure out what a sustainable and appropriate fee is for your practice. Optimize Your Practice with this special coaching offer for only $97! S…

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32. How to market with success: three truths to embrace 16:21

16d ago16:21

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If you want to grow your caseload, you're going to need to market your services. But you're marketing won't be successful if you've got blockages in your sales and marketing mindset! In today's episode, I discuss the common mental hangups I see in therapists, and I'll teach you how to shift your mindset so you can most effectively step in to your p…

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31. Purposeful networking with Christian birth doula Lisa Popp 33:28

1M ago33:28

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Want steady streams of referrals? Start by connecting with likeminded professionals in your area! In today's episode, I welcome special guest Lisa Popp. Lisa is a Christian birth doula who lives 20 minutes from me! We met after I made a simple networking post in a mutual facebook group. Listen in to hear how Lisa incorporates God in the work she do…

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30. Not moving forward? How insecurity and inaccurate beliefs about God will hold you back. 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Do you believe in your heart that God believes in you and your ability to succeed? In this episode, I share fresh insight from Luke chapter 19, which reveals how partnering with inaccurate beliefs about God's character will keep us from moving forward into the blessing he has for us through the work we do. Listen up to be set free! Take advantage o…

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Barbora Sojkova and Theodora Wildcroft, "Yoga Studies in Five Minutes" (Equinox Publishing, 2025) 47:04

2M ago47:04

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Yoga Studies in Five Minutes (Equinox Publishing, 2025) provides an accessible guide to the diverse and growing field of research into yoga as a social, historical and cultural phenomenon. Both leading scholars and innovative researchers offer 60 brief responses to questions that offer insights into the study of yoga, such as: Who was the first tea…

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Let me coach you for a year! Special offer for Christian therapists in private practice 10:59

2M ago10:59

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Are you looking for faith-led coaching and support as you launch and grow your private practice? In this episode, I share my heart behind my coaching business and a special offer to lock in FANTASTIC coaching rates for an entire year. Think about what a years' worth of professional guidance and mentorship with me could do for your private practice.…

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29. 5 tips for Christian therapists to successfully navigate slow seasons in private practice 16:00

2M ago16:00

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Does it feel like nothing is happening in your practice? Do you struggle with feeling anxious and impatient when the phones aren't ringing an your email inbox is silent? You're not alone! In this episode, I share what I've learned about slow seasons during my 10 years in private practice as a Christian therapist, and I give you 5 tips for how to su…

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The Perils of Tantra, with Susannah Deane 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Today, host Prof. Pierce Salguero sits down with Susannah Deane, a scholar of Tibetan medicine, Buddhism, and psychiatry. Together, we delve into her work on Tibetan concepts of "wind disorders" and Tantric practice gone wrong. Along the way, we talk about losing control of spirits, becoming a deity, and how Tibetans choose between religious and me…

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28. Boost your SEO and get more clients using blogging 16:29

2M ago16:29

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Want to rank higher on Google and attract more of your ideal client? Check out this episode to learn how a monthly blog can do just that! I tell you why this works and what you need to include in order to successfully use blogging as a marketing tool. Need a customized action plan to take your practice to the next level? Take advantage of my intro …

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27. Get paid your full cash pay rate and remove financial barriers for your clients! Guest interview with Barnhart Cares and Kingdom Companies Group 30:26

2M ago30:26

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Afraid that your cash pay rate is too expensive, and that you won't be able to build a practice charging a fee that is both sustainable for you and affordable for your clients? What if I told you there were companies out there willing to pay you your FULL FEE to provide counseling to their employees? In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Wilcox a…

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26. Strategies I've used to get cash pay clients in private practice so I've never had to take insurance 17:39

2M ago17:39

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Worried you'll never find clients who are willing and able to pay out of pocket for therapy? Feeling like your only option is to take insurance? Not so fast! In today's episode, I share 4 tips you may not have considered that will help fill your caseload with cash pay clients. Optimize Your Practice for only $97 by scheduling a structured 60-minute…

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25. Feeling overwhelmed with getting started? What you need in place before seeing your first clients in private practice 17:32

3M ago17:32

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If you want to start a private practice, but are feeling stuck and overwhelmed with the set up, then this episode is for you. I share the practical things you need to have in place before you start seeing your first clients. Looking for mentorship or coaching in your career as a therapist? Take advantage of my $97 coaching special "Optimize your Pr…

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24. My testimony: starting a private practice as a Christian therapist 19:41

3M ago19:41

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Do you have a desire to start a private practice? Wondering how you can integrate your Christian faith into the work you do as a therapist? I can relate! In this episode, I share my journey into the world of therapy and how I got started as a Christian therapist in private practice. Looking for mentorship or coaching in your career as a therapist? …

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Christopher Willard et al., "College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents, and Professionals" (Oxford UP, 2025) 43:26

3M ago43:26

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With a growing number of students entering college with an existing mental health diagnosis, College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents, and Professionals (Oxford UP, 2025) offers hope and clear direction to those struggling with mental illness. There is an undeniable mental health crisis on campuses these days. More students are anxi…

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Michel-Yves Bollore and Olivier Bonnassies, "God, the Science, the Evidence" (Palomar, 2025) 43:54

3M ago43:54

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For more than four centuries, the scientific discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo, Darwin, and Freud created the impression that we could explain the workings of the Universe without the idea of a creator--God. By the beginning of the twentieth century, materialism had become the dominant theory of the time. And yet, with unexpected and astonishing f…

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Madness & Acute Religious Experiences, with Richard Saville-Smith 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Host Pierce Salguero sits down with Richard Saville-Smith, an independent scholar of madness, religion, and psychiatry. We discuss Richard’s book Acute Religious Experiences (2023), which argues that frameworks from Mad Studies can get us out from under the academy’s current habit of either pathologizing or sanitizing religious experiences. Along t…

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23. How to conduct phone consultations that lead to more bookings 16:43

3M ago16:43

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Unsure of what to say in a phone consultation? Want to increase the number of ideal clients on your caseload and weed out the ones that aren't a good fit with minimal effort? In this episode, I share how I conduct my initial phone calls so I get more bookings, fewer no shows, and more of my ideal clients. In need of some 1:1 support? Try Private Pr…

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22. Don't quit yet. You're not a failure in private practice! How a Christian therapist can hear God above the lies. 16:53

3M ago16:53

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You started out highly motivated, and now you just want to throw in the towel! Are you feeling like a failure in your private practice? Wondering if it's worth it to keep going? Thinking maybe you made a mistake? Check with God before you quit. In this episode, I address some common thoughts and struggles that every private practice clinician has, …

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Robyn Koslowitz, "Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle and Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be" (Broadleaf Books, 2025) 42:10

3M ago42:10

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Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children that are filled with joy, connection, and healthy attachment. Yet well-meaning but traumatized parents--those who suffered as children or who are dealing with traumatic events as adults--tend to see the world from a survival point of view. If that's you, you might suspect that your…

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21. If you plan to offer telehealth, these tips will set up your virtual practice for success 17:55

4M ago17:55

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If you're going to offer telehealth, make sure you are setting yourself and your clients up for success. In this episode, you'll learn what to include in your consent documents, what technology you'll need to use, and how to set up your space in a way that benefits your clients. Kimberly recommends SimplePractice as an EHR and telehealth platform. …

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James Kimmel, Jr., "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It" (Random House, 2025) 52:29

4M ago52:29

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There is a hidden addiction plaguing humanity right now: revenge. Researchers have identified retaliation in response to real and imagined grievances as the root cause of most forms of human aggression and violence. From vicious tweets to road rage, murder-suicide, and armed insurrection, perpetrators almost always see themselves as victims seeking…

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20. Don't believe you can succeed as a private practice therapist? Uncover mindset blocks so you stop limiting God in your business 16:26

4M ago16:26

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If you want a successful private practice, it's yours for the taking. If you struggle to believe this, you likely need some help recognizing mental blocks and shifting your mindset to align with what God has in store for you. In today's episode, I'll give you steps to identify what beliefs are holding you back and to view your business future from …

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“Truth is a Pathless Land”: Krishnamurti and Revolutionary Spirituality with Connie Jones 1:41:12

4M ago1:41:12

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In this episode, “Truth is a Pathless Land,” we speak with Transformative Inquiry Program faculty member Connie Jones to explore the micropolitical stakes of revolutionary spirituality through Krishnamurti’s challenge to religious prescription, psychological conditioning, and egoic identification. We discuss techniqueless meditation, the primacy of…

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19. Stressed about your niche? The missing piece that will help faith-led therapists know who they're called to serve 10:34

4M ago10:34

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Still struggling to define your niche? Have other niche trainings left you lacking clarity, and still feeling stuck and confused? In today's episode I share the step you most likely may have skipped in determining your niche. Everything changes when we remember who God is and how he created us. Need some direct support to get you unstuck and moving…

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When Meditation Causes Harm, with Willoughby Britton & Jared Lindahl 1:11:54

4M ago1:11:54

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Today I sit down with Willoughby Britton and Jared Lindahl, the interdisciplinary team from Brown University that is responsible for the “Varieties of Contemplative Experience” study on the challenges and adverse effects of meditation. We talk about the design, findings, and outcomes of the study, and how it opened up a new field of interdisciplina…

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Mark Vernon, "Awake!: William Blake and the Power of the Imagination" (Hurst & Co., 2025) 46:04

4M ago46:04

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In the 200 years since Blake's death, the visionary artist, poet and writer has become a household name, often beloved. Yet many struggle to comprehend his kaleidoscopic ideas; how they speak to human longings and the challenges of living in anxious times. Philosopher and psychotherapist Mark Vernon provides a fresh route into Blake, taking him at …

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Alexander Douglas, "Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self" (Random House, 2025) 1:08:43

4M ago1:08:43

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In Against Identity, philosopher Alexander Douglas seeks an alternative wisdom. Searching the work of three thinkers – ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, Dutch Enlightenment thinker Benedict de Spinoza, and 20th Century French theorist René Girard – he explores how identity can be a spiritual violence that leads us away from truth. Through their…

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Ep. 18 Create a clear cancelation policy for Christian therapists in private practice 22:46

4M ago22:46

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Struggling with communicating and sticking to your cancelation policy? In this week's episode, I share why you need to have a cancelation and no show policy in place, how to pick one that works for you and serves your clients, and what to do when clients violate the policy. Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up for my email list …

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A Search for Wholeness – Integral Aspirations, Reflections, and Intersections of the Scholar-Practitioner 1:35:58

4M ago1:35:58

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In this 50th episode, your hosts, Jonathan Kay and Stephen Julich, reflect on the intersections that shape the evolving path of the scholar-practitioner. This episode traces a search for wholeness through three vital crossings: • the intersection of thinking and doing, where lived practice challenges the silos of classical knowledge production; the…

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Ep. 17 Running a Christian private practice in Los Angeles featuring Tawnya Farve, LMFT 39:42

5M ago39:42

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Tawnya Farve is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles County, California. She shares her experience running a full private practice as a Christian Counselor. Check out the One Minute Pause App mentioned here Use this link to sign up for Mentaya to help prospective clients use their OON benefits without you having to panel on insur…

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John J. Prendergast, "Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality" (Sounds True, 2025) 1:08:13

5M ago1:08:13

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A guide to connecting with your deepest ground―a rootedness that supports authentic psychological healing and embodied spirituality “This beautiful and deeply insightful work invites us to reconnect with our true ground―a place of inner stability and peace that lies beyond fear.” ―Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance In John J. Prendergast’s de…

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Ep. 16 Foundations of a God-centered therapy practice 13:03

5M ago13:03

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Wondering what it looks like to partner with God in your practice? In this episode, I share how you can develop a private practice that is God-centered. I guarantee you, when you make God your business partner, you will see your work flourish! It's not too late to fill your practice by fall! Download your free copy of my Fill Your Practice Workbook…

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Emergent Phenomena with Daniel M. Ingram 1:11:26

5M ago1:11:26

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Today, host Prof. Pierce Salguero sits down with Dr. Daniel M. Ingram, a retired ER physician, co-founder of the Emergent Phenomena Research Consortium, CEO of Emergence Benefactors, and a noted adept in Buddhist meditation. Together we explore “emergent phenomena,” or the spiritual, mystical, magical, energetic, and psychedelic possibilities at th…

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Ep. 15 Beat the summer slump! Fill your private practice caseload by fall 14:48

5M ago14:48

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Unsure what to do during the summer slump? Use these 5 strategies to attract new clients by fall and build your network to ensure a steady stream of ongoing referrals. Access my free "Fill Your Practice Workbook" to help you create an actionable plan to fill your caseload. Get your copy here Become a Prosperous Christian Therapist Insider! Sign up …

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Richard K. Payne and Glen A. Hayes eds., "The Oxford Handbook of Tantric Studies" (Oxford UP, 2024) 36:48

5M ago36:48

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Since the earliest encounters between tantric traditions and Western scholars of religion, tantra has posed a challenge. The representation of tantra, whether in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Tibet, or Japan, has tended to emphasize the antinomian, decadent aspects, which, as attention-grabbing as they were for audiences in the West, created a one-dimensiona…

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Financial perks of private practice: Three tax write-offs that will save you money! 13:51

5M ago13:51

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Are you taking advantage of all the financial benefits of being a business owner? In this episode, I raise awareness of three tax deductions for private practice owners that can save you a lot of money come tax season! God calls us to be good stewards of our resources, and making the most of tax write-offs is a way to walk in that calling and exper…

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Yonatan Y. Brafman, "Critique of Halakhic Reason: Divine Commandments and Social Normativity" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:01:20

5M ago1:01:20

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For centuries, Jewish thinkers have asked two parallel questions. First, what is the reasoning behind an individual commandment and second, why bother heeding a command at all, something Dr. Brafman terms “reasons for” vs “reasons of” the commandments. In his newest book, Critique of Halakhic Reason: Divine Commandments and Social Normativity (Oxfo…

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Afraid of networking? Three strategies I've used as an introvert with social anxiety 13:30

5M ago13:30

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Do you struggle with social anxiety or a fear of public speaking? Do you wonder how you can expand your referral network if being around large groups of people is draining or stressful for you? You're not alone. In this episode, I share three strategies that do not require you to do public speaking, show up in a large group, or interact with large …

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Isaac Portilla, "Interfaith Dialogue and Mystical Consciousness in India: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Sri Aurobindo, the Hari-Hara Mystery, and the Hindu-Christian Encounter" (Routledge, 2025) 36:37

6M ago36:37

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Interfaith Dialogue and Mystical Consciousness in India: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Sri Aurobindo, the Hari-Hara Mystery, and the Hindu-Christian Encounter (Routledge, 2025) is a research inquiry in interfaith studies that uses hermeneutical phenomenology to address vexing issues arising in the study of mysticism and enlightened sages. This book raises t…

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Dealing with resistance? Protect your private practice from spiritual attack 12:15

6M ago12:15

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Have you been battling resistance in your private practice? Are you struggling with low motivation, ruminating thoughts regarding your ability to succeed, or overwhelming anxiety that leaves you paralyzed and unable to move forward? It’s possible that you are experiencing spiritual attack. One thing I’ve learned as a faith-led clinician is that Sat…

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Brook Ziporyn, "Experiments in Mystical Atheism: Godless Epiphanies from Daoism to Spinoza and Beyond" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 2:01:54

6M ago2:01:54

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A new approach to the theism-scientism divide rooted in a deeper form of atheism. Western philosophy is stuck in an irresolvable conflict between two approaches to the spiritual malaise of our times: either we need more God (the “turn to religion”) or less religion (the New Atheism). In Experiments in Mystical Atheism: Godless Epiphanies from Daois…

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Need to boost your referrals? How to start networking with churches as a Christian therapist 16:02

6M ago16:02

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Are you wanting to network with churches but not sure how to begin? In this episode, I teach you my most effective method for reaching out to churches in order to build connections that lead to viable referrals. Use this script as a template for sending an email to a ministry leader inviting them to meet with you to learn about your counseling prac…

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Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn, "Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal" (Workman Publishing Company, 2021) 1:09:14

6M ago1:09:14

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Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal An introduction to EMDR, a proven trauma therapy with the power to heal, cowritten by a world-renowned therapist and a patient who experienced transformative relief through EMDR therapy. Trauma is a part of life. You or someone you care about has probably experien…

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Patrick McCartney, "Authenticity, Legitimacy and the Transglobal Yoga Industry: A Sociological Analysis of Shanti Mandir" (Routledge, 2025) 32:58

6M ago32:58

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This book is a sociological study of knowledge and knowers and explores the production and perceived value of 'yogic knowledge', how distinction is curated, and how access to this knowledge is gained. The book focuses on the organization Shanti Mandir (SM) in India, a new religious movement, which was founded in 1987 by Swami Nityananda Saraswati. …

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Struggling to fill your caseload? Three reasons why your marketing isn't working for you. 18:45

6M ago18:45

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Do you need more clients, but your not receiving a steady stream of referrals? Are you unsure about how to market or what marketing strategies are actually yielding results? In this episode, I highly three reasons why your marketing might not be working for you. Interested in 1:1 consulting? Send me an email at [email protected]. Join my free fa…

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Jessica X. Zu, "Just Awakening: Yogācāra Social Philosophy in Modern China" (Columbia UP, 2025) 1:24:02

6M ago1:24:02

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Just Awakening: Yogācāra Social Philosophy in Modern China (Columbia University Press, 2025) uncovers a forgotten philosophy of social democracy inspired by Yogācāra, an ancient, nondualistic Buddhist philosophy that claims everything in the perceptible cosmos is mere consciousness and consists of multiple karmically connected yet bounded lifeworld…

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