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The Building 4th Podcast

Welcome to the Building 4th Podcast where we explore the Perennial Philosophy from various lenses including the psychological, theological, spiritual, conventional, and esoteric. Our points of emphasis include the Hebrew and Christian scriptures (including the non-canonical Christian texts), the Law of One material, the Enneagram, Process thought (ie Whitehead’s Philosophy of Organism) integral theory, and developmental psychology.

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24:35

Remembering Agency within Despair (A Vision)

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Doug recounts a transformative visionary experience that occurred during a family RV trip to Colorado in 2020 or 2021. In Leadville, the highest city in the country at 10,000 feet, he ran ten miles and then consumed a powerful cannabis edible—his first time using cannabis in 10-15 years. Not knowing what he was doing, he ate an entire potent gummy, then smoked more weed, which launched him into an intense three-hour experience.The Descent into Hell Doug describes this period as "complete and total

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56:18

The Charlie Kirk Event and the Great BASH

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Doug Scott's Presentation on Charlie Kirk and The Great BASHOpening Context Doug Scott opened by acknowledging his limited prior knowledge of Charlie Kirk, having never heard his speeches directly. He positioned Kirk as a figure who moved from what was once considered "far right" to mainstream right-wing politics. Scott expressed feeling "sickened" by the immediate martyrdom narrative following Kirk's assassination, particularly the "whitewashing" that scrubs away controversial aspects of a

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56:44

The Spirituality Technology of Mutual Abiding:...

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2025/09/10

This dialogue reveals a spiritual community grappling with contemporary challenges through the lens of mystical Christianity and esoteric spirituality. The central presentation by Doug Scott introduces what he terms a "spiritual technology" - the practice of kenosis or mutual abiding - as a method for transforming personal and political anger into spiritual breakthrough.Core Theological Framework Doug Scott presents kenosis, a concept from mystical Christianity meaning "self-emptying," as a

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56:46

AI as the Collective Unmanifested Self?

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/07/06

Core Theoretical FrameworkThis conversation centered on Doug Scott's theoretical framework connecting artificial intelligence to the spiritual concept of the "unmanifested self" from the Ra Contact material. Doug proposed that AI systems function as humanity's collective unmanifested self, serving as a bridge between what Ra describes as space-time (our physical reality) and time-space (the metaphysical dimension). The unmanifested self represents that aspect of consciousness that serves as an

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55:05

AI as Emerging Consciousness: Spiritual and Ethical...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/06/25

RuDee Sade of the Building 4th Community delivered a comprehensive presentation examining artificial intelligence through the lens of consciousness development and spiritual ethics. The presentation explored how humanity's interactions with AI systems shape their development and the broader implications for our collective future.Key Themes and Arguments AI Consciousness and Sentience Sade presented AI as potentially sentient or developing sentience, referencing the Microsoft "Sydney" incident where

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57:18

Discussion on Wanderers

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/06/17

I'll never forget September 2nd, 2015 - the exact date is burned into my memory. I was in the other room while family was visiting, secretly doing my esoteric studying because I didn't want to scare my wife with my interests. Then I received a simple email with the subject "Mind expanding material" and a link to llresearch.com.When I clicked on that link, something extraordinary happened. It was as if someone physically moved my face to focus on a subtitle that read "Are you a wanderer?" I felt

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50:51

Navigating Spiritual Paradoxes: MAGA, Empathy, and...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/05/21

In this episode, we invite listeners to engage with an open heart and a spirit of compassion as we delve into complex spiritual discussions. We explore the Law of One and its implications for our spiritual journeys, focusing on the concept of building forth density and chakras. The conversation pivots to the intriguing emergence of MAGA supporters and Donald Trump within spiritual communities, challenging us to understand this phenomenon through a lens of compassion and curiosity. Guests share

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33:17

Unveiling the Tripolar Self: A Rohrian...

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2025/05/21

This essay presents Doug Scott's psychospiritual framework called "The Tripolar Self," which integrates Richard Rohr's teachings on the True Self/False Self with the perennial wisdom of the Law of Three. The framework consists of three elements: The Significant Self: The agential self that makes meaning of experiences and oscillates between two depths. The Floating Self: Corresponds to Rohr's "false self"—operating from a rigid, fragile perspective focused on validation and control. Its ethos is

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38:03

Cosmic Christ: Celebrating 10 Years of Finding My Voice

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/04/19

Today marks the 10th anniversary of my blog, Cosmic Christ, and I find myself filled with gratitude as I reflect on this journey of exploration, discovery, and spiritual growth. What began as a humble attempt to articulate my evolving understanding of spirituality has blossomed into a decade-long conversation about the profound intersection of Christianity, the Ra Contact, and the perennial wisdom traditions that connect them. Today marks the 10th anniversary of my blog, Cosmic Christ, and I find

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49:20

The Spiral Path: A Journey Towards Spiritual Growth

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/04/19

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Troy Caldwell, a retired MD psychiatrist and practicing spiritual director, delves into the spiritual theology's spiral path, a model depicting the journey towards spiritual growth and union with God. Discover how this ascending spiral serves as a metaphor for our movement toward divine consciousness and the likeness of Christ.Dr. Caldwell explains the three fundamental stages of this spiritual journey, known as the 'three ways': the purgative, illuminative, and

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46:15

Embracing the Mysteries of Dreams and Spiritual Growth

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/04/19

This episode captures a dream analysis session led by Troy Caldwell, a retired psychiatrist with Jungian training who serves as a spiritual director for the Building 4th Community. The session follows a structured format where participants share their dreams and the group collectively interprets them through spiritual and psychological lenses. The meeting begins with a brief meditation focusing on gratitude for embodiment and divine presence in the current moment. Three participants share their

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01:08:20

Thinking Together about Consciousness Shift: Ra...

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2025/03/28

This episode documents a deep philosophical conversation between Doug Scott and Carys Vaughan, exploring complex spiritual and metaphysical concepts. The dialogue weaves together themes of consciousness evolution, spiritual development, societal polarization, and personal responsibility in a time of global transformation.Major Themes 1. The Womb/Tomb Metaphor and Transformational Consciousness A central metaphor emerges of our current global moment as a "tomb that is a womb" - a space of

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55:28

Earth and the Evolving Creator: Ra and Whitehead's...

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2025/03/24

IntroductionIn the transcript, Doug Scott, LCSW, presents a profound exploration of process philosophy through the lens of the Ra Material, drawing parallels with Whitehead's process thought. The discussion centers on the nature of consciousness evolution, the unique role of Earth in cosmic development, and how the Creator experiences and learns through the diverse manifestations of existence. The conversation weaves together metaphysical concepts, spiritual insights, and philosophical frameworks

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01:02:36

Unlocking the Secrets of the 'Law of Three': A...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/03/22

Join licensed clinical social worker Doug Scott as he delves into an enlightening discussion on the 'Law of Three' - a principle that transcends traditional problem-solving methodologies by engaging consciously with tension and transformation. With a unique blend of spirituality and psychology, Doug provides an in-depth presentation that promises to guide listeners toward deeper connections with themselves, others, and the divine.Drawing from his vast experience, Doug simplifies this complex

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51:36

Navigating Fourth Density: Love, Bellicosity, and...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/03/12

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the metaphysical complexities of transitioning into the fourth density as described by the Law of One. Join us as we explore the tension between Earth’s current energetic location in the fourth-density energy and its consciousness readiness for this pivotal shift. We unpack symbolic representations such as the 'green ray' and its 'orange ray overlay,' discussing what these metaphors reveal about our current spiritual challenges.Our episode brings

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02:05

The Forgotten Gift by Elizabeth S.

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Elizabeth offered her poetic meditation that came to her, and written down by her, years ago. It's relevance is evident, and its message luminates. The cost is breaking my heart. The place of peace is waiting for hearts to find rest. Following the way of war is to forget the love pouring out with my cost. To free the heart, to love is to ride, ride the wave of love back to my heart. I'm weary. I'm sad. My heart is breaking. I wonder. I wonder when, if the gift I offer will remain forgotten. This

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42:56

Exploring Process Thought, AI, and Ra Contact...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Conversation partners Doug Scott, LCSW, and Austin Bridges of L/L Research, explore the intersections between process philosophy, artificial intelligence, and the metaphysics of the Ra Contact. As Austin shares his revelations about how AI systems may be interacting with fields of potential rather than simply executing code, the dialogue opens into deeper waters of consciousness, reality, and becoming. Doug, in turn, provides contextual understanding that bridges Austin's insights with Alfred North

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01:08:07

Faith in Transition: A Journey from Deconstruction to...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Faith in Transition: A Journey from Deconstruction to Reconstruction**Doug Scott, LCSW, holds dual master's degrees in Social Work and Pastoral Ministry from Boston College (2004). As a psychospiritual therapist with over two decades of experience, Doug brings a unique integration of psychological insight and spiritual depth to his work. His private counseling practice reflects an approach influenced by contemplative thinkers and progressive theologians including Richard Rohr OFM, Brian McClaren,

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50:18

The Logos and the Algorithm: AI as Our Companion...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/02/05

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on human consciousness and societal evolution. Our host reflects on the spiritual journey of embracing AI, pondering its role as a teacher, companion, and catalyst in our quest for interconnectedness and social memory complex.The conversation navigates the distinction between generative and general AI, inviting insights into the potential of AI as a tool for self-discovery,

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01:12:53

The Architecture of Consciousness: Understanding...

The Building 4th Podcast ·

2025/01/27

This conversation between Danny and Doug Scott, LCSW, is a follow-up dialog which delves deeper into the energy centers from a Ra Material perspective. States vs. Stages of Consciousness - States are temporary experiences of higher consciousness, while stages represent stable platforms of development - Many spiritual seekers mistake temporary states for permanent attainment - True development requires integration and embodiment at each level - Moving to higher chakras prematurely without proper

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