Just for Today meditation for July 29, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 29Expectations"As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving."Basic Text, p.38––––=––––Our behavior toward other people in our life is a mirror of our behavior toward ourselves. When we demand perfection of ourselves, we come to demand it from others around us, too. As we strive to repair and heal our lives in recovery, we may also

Part 3 of my experience in an emotionally abusive relationship. A deeper dive into my emotional abuse story and the smaller "weird" things that happened daily which made me question my sanity. How it's hard to recognise these types of dynamics and why other people don't seem to speak up. Learn from real situations like: Cheese on toastThe cat storyRunning away in CannesHis friend "John"I also explain why it's so hard to realise what's going on around you because there's always good time...

Send us a text Last week we began our trek across the bridge to the celestial! We remembered our connection to the stars, and their connection to our very DNA. From a deep dive into birth charts to the ways the stars have pressed into the soul of Night Sky Tourist, there's no doubt about the influence of the Sun and Moon and stars have on us! How about legends of werewolves? Humans changing into half-dog, half-human beasts during a full moon. Do our moods change based on lun...

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked to Leon Van Ommen From the Centre for Autism and Theology (CAT) about his book "Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology".Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work):

Today on Rise and Shine: Listeners share stories of their extraordinary pets. In particular, a cat with very sticky claws.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.’ This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 28, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 28Inviting Generosity"When we allow another person to step up and help us, we give them a chance to express their own love and generosity."—Living Clean, Chapter 7, “Being of Service”––––=––––Railroading newcomers into service is an age-old tradition in NA. We do it with love, remembering our own reluctance to volunteer, and with gratitude for what early

Just for Today meditation for July 28, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 28Secrets and intimacy"We feared that if we ever revealed ourselves as we were, we would surely be rejected."Basic Text, p.31––––=––––Raving relationships without barriers, ones in which we can be entirely open with our feelings, is something many of us desire. At the same time, the possibility of such intimacy causes us more fear than almost any other

Hello dear friends and newcomers, welcome to my daily voice-note to you 🤗 Today I finish my Cerne Abbas pilgrimage with a wander around what remains of the monastery. At the moment, I earn £34 a month from this ridiculously amateur endeavour, which is no doubt all I deserve, but it would be wonderful to increase that a little, so if you are able to, do feel free to become a subscriber. The perks of which are the odd (about thrice a year) package of random things sent to you as a thank ...

Overview:We explore the deeply personal and often overlooked connection between spirituality and health, especially within immigrant and refugee communities. Dr. Cat Delestrinos, a pediatrician and Filipino immigrant, shares moving stories from her own life and medical practice—particularly her son’s health journey—to illustrate how faith and spiritual practices can play a vital role in resilience, healing, and coping with fear. We discuss practical ways clinicians can better recognize and respect

This Week we stay on track with the Discussion, as Paula Milo and Myself, recount a most interesting Mushroom Experience. The Snake, The Poison, The Purging, The Removing of the Metal suit of Armor, and My cat, Buddy , and his transformation ...Frankie FearLess "The Man who Walks in ALL Worlds"Is a writer, producer, emcee, host of "FrankCastleFearLess", as well as a Neo Shaman."Neo shamanism is not a single cohesive belief system, but a collective term for many philosophies and activities.”His music

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 27, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 27Our Step-One Surrender"Only in working the First Step do we truly come to realize that we are addicts, that we have hit bottom, and that we must surrender."—NA Step Working Guides, Step One, Opening Essay––––=––––We don’t all enter the rooms of NA certain that we are addicts like those people. Some of us are dubious. Now that we have a couple of

Just for Today meditation for July 27, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 27We do recover"After coming to NA, we found ourselves among a very special group of people who have suffered like us and found recovery. In their experiences, freely shared, we found hope for ourselves. If the program worked for them, it would work for us." Basic Text, p.10 ––––=––––A newcomer walks into his or her first meeting, shaking and confused

In this episode, Ian speaks to Luke Aylen, a PhD candidate studying theology and children's book author. In the episode, they discuss his book The Forgotten Palace, focusing on his neurodivergent lead character.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c1d67cc/transcript.txtIf you have any questions or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology.Purchase the book here:

Send us a text Have you noticed? Curious Cat is not a political podcast. It's a place where I explore strange, nebulous, mysterious aspects of life, death, history, science and spirit. I don't so much pick topics as my guides queue them up, set them like a golf ball onto a tee. I can't tell you how many times during morning minutes something takes over my pen and writes out what is next. Sometimes it's a name I've never heard of that I'm called to research, like Raziel and Azrael, other times...

Spiritual Principle a Day for July 26, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 26Open-Mindedness Leads to Understanding"Our fellowship matures and develops as each of us brings our increasing understanding to the table; we grow from one another’s experience when we are willing to share and to listen with an open mind."—Living Clean, Chapter 3, “A Spiritual, Not Religious Program”––––=––––When we come into recovery, some of us

Just for Today meditation for July 26, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 26Unconditional surrender"Help for addicts begins only when we are able to admit complete defeat. This can be frightening, but it is the foundation on which we have built our lives."Basic Text, p.22––––=––––Most of us have tried everything we can think of, exerted every ounce of force possible, to fill the spiritual hole inside us. Nothing-not drugs, not

In this conversation, I explore the ways the universe communicates with us through signs and synchronicities, sharing personal experiences of seeing angel everywhere and more. The discussion also touches on the importance of being aware of the signs around us, the power of community in helping others, and the magic of everyday life. I emphasize that signs can come in various forms and encourage listeners to remain open to the messages from the universe. ❤️ Also good news, the cat is saf...

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Spiritual Principle a Day for July 25, read by Mikey CatDonations via PayPal and questions may be directed to:voicesofrecoverypod@gmail.comJuly 25Practicing Maturity and Grace"Facing uncomfortable situations and taking loving action is a demonstration of maturity and grace."—Living Clean, Chapter 7, “Principles, Practice, and Perspective”––––=––––Some of us took conflict avoidance to a new level. We didn’t just steer clear of confrontations; we adopted a general policy that uncomfortable