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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts interviews artist, poet, and Swedenborgian Eleanor Schnarr about eighteenth-century scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg’s early explorations of the human brain and breath control and how his findings influenced his later works on spiritual anatomy. As a student of Swedenborgian Studies at the Graduate Theological Union, Eleanor has written several fascinating papers about Swedenborg’s practice of internal breathing and how it compares to other ancient meditative forms such as tantra and yoga. Eleanor draws on her extensive research to explain how Swedenborg used meditative breathing to access the spiritual world and how we can also experience divine consciousness. This is an audio version of a video interview. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RVvRMFoj7Lg

    Learn more about Eleanor’s work — http://eleanorschnarr.com/index.html and https://gtu.academia.edu/EleanorSchnarr

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Our goal is to present enlightening conversations with guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation — http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★FREE E-BOOK★

    “Divine Love and Wisdom” by Emanuel Swedenborg — https://swedenborg.com/product/divine-love-wisdom-nce/

    ★RELATED BOOK★

    “The Hidden Levels of the Mind: Swedenborg’s Theory of Consciousness” by Douglas Taylor — https://swedenborg.com/product/hidden-levels-mind/

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but he had little personal belief in divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and he answered the call to uplift others wherever they’re at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts interviews spiritual director and Mennonite pastor Gord Alton about his interfaith approach to helping people deepen their experience of the Divine. Gord explains that when he helps people explore and transform emotional blockages in their spirits, it opens them up to God, allowing more compassion, inner peace, love, and truth to flow into their everyday lives. This is an audio version of a video interview. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1aq4J0cxjqU

    Learn more about Gord Alton's work: https://innerjourneyblog.weebly.com/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Our goal is to present enlightening conversations with guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★FREE E-BOOKS★

    "Divine Providence" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/divine-providence-nce/

    "Regeneration: Spiritual Growth and How It Works" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/regeneration/

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts interviews offTheLeftEye Director Curtis Childs about how he started a successful YouTube channel based on the spiritual work of a little known eighteenth-century Christian mystic named Emanuel Swedenborg. Learn how Curtis' own struggles with anxiety and depression opened his heart and mind to Swedenborg's writings and the peace of heaven, and how it inspired his desire to help others manage their suffering too. One of the overarching messages that came up over and over during Cory and Curtis' conversation is how embracing Divine providence (a Swedenborgian concept) can lead to a deeply authentic spiritual experience and journey in work and in life. Learn more from Curtis Childs on the offTheLeftEye YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/offthelefteye

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Our goal is to present enlightening conversations with guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth! Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- https://www.swedenborg.com

    ★FREE E-BOOKS★

    "Divine Providence" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/divine-providence-nce/

    "Heaven and Hell" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/heaven-hell-nce/

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • First episode coming Thursday, December 13th, 2018! Transcendiots is a bi-weekly spirituality-based webcast hosted on the Swedenborg Foundation's YouTube channel. Co-hosts Cory Bradford-Watts and Colin Amato were inspired to start the project while in ministry training at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies of the Graduate Theological Union. Motivated by the depth of religious backgrounds of others they crossed paths with at the school, they decided to turn on their cameras and start talking--talking to people with all different kinds of spiritual and life experiences. Now, a year later, they're launching their first series of videos in partnership with the Swedenborg Foundation so others can witness the interesting things that happen when ideas of heart and mind are exchanged between diverse people in the midst of their personal evolutions.

  • Watch as host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts and Mennonite Pastor Dave Rogalsky discuss the role of interfaith ministry and contemplative spirituality in transcending the theological divisions between denominations. Hear the interesting story of how a Mennonite pastor came to lead a Swedenborgian congregation, and what he learned from that experience. We hope that as you witness Cory and Dave share their personal experiences, you'll be inspired to explore the role of diversity and inclusivity in whatever faith(s) you follow.

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every month, we’ll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★FREE E-BOOKS★

    "Heaven and Hell: New Century Edition" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/heaven-hell-nce/

    "Secrets of Heaven: New Century Edition" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/secrets-heaven-1-nce/

    "Swedenborg's Garden of Theology: An Introduction to Emanuel Swedenborg's Published Theological Works" by Jonathan S. Rose - https://swedenborg.com/product/swedenborgs-garden-theology/

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Watch as host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts and Kent Rogers, author of "Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation," discuss how the divine and science can coexist, and much more!

    The two also review the content of Kent's latest book, which includes his interpretation of the Creation Story in the Book of Genesis as a timeless guide for our spiritual transition from darkness to light. Learn from Cory and Kent as they talk about ways to communicate with the Lord, practice love, and use meditation as a spiritual tool. We hope that as you witness Cory and Kent share their personal spiritual experiences and journey to ministry, you'll be inspired to live in love as well!

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we’ll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★RELATED RESOURCES★

    "Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation" by E. Kent Rogers - https://swedenborg.com/product/seven-days-of-spiritual-evolution/

    "Free Audio Meditations for Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution" - https://swedenborg.com/product/audio-meditations-seven-days-of-spiritual-evolution/

    "12 Miracles of Spiritual Growth: A Path of Healing from the Gospels" by E. Kent Rogers - https://swedenborg.com/product/12-miracles-spiritual-growth/

    "Secrets of Heaven: New Century Edition" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/secrets-heaven-1-nce/

    "Divine Love and Wisdom: New Century Edition" by Emanuel Swedenborg -
    https://swedenborg.com/product/divine-love-wisdom-nce/

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Last year, co-hosts Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts and Colin Amato were inspired to create a webcast while in ministry training at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies. Motivated by a curiosity about the religious traditions and spiritual knowledge of others they crossed paths with at the Graduate Theological Union, they decided to turn on a camera and start talking! This interview also available as a video here: https://youtu.be/NyNZew4iiMs

    In this pilot episode of the Transcendiots webcast, filmed in spring 2018, Cory and Colin talk about what inspired the name of the show, what they hoped to achieve through the project when they started it, how spirituality, entertainment, and pop culture cross paths, and more!

    Watch more episodes from our first season of Transcendiots -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjiozZeDDX8xHrggIpQ0uJv9CRoKTO_S

    ★RELATED RESOURCES★

    Spirituality in Practice Blog: "Enlightenment, Swedenborg-Style" by Morgan Beard - https://swedenborg.com/enlightenment-swedenborg-style/

    Spirituality in Practice Blog: "Rogue One: The Spiritual Lessons" by Colin Amato - https://swedenborg.com/rogue-one-the-spiritual-lessons/

    Spirituality in Practice Blog: "Why Swedenborg Says You Don’t Have to Be Christian to Be Good" by Karin Childs - https://swedenborg.com/swedenborg-says-you-dont-have-to-be-christian/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we’ll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but he had little personal belief in divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and he answered the call to uplift others wherever they’re at—no matter their creed or culture.

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  • When host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts visited his hometown in Missouri, he overheard Adriene and Isaac discussing mindfulness and meditation at a local cafe and decided to learn more about their lives and spiritual outlooks. More about the show ↓↓↓

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast, we talk with a divinely connected couple about how to approach life with creativity and authenticity. Watch and listen as Adriene (a college student and graphic designer/artist) and Isaac (a recent graduate, musician, and animator) discuss how they use the power of mindfulness to ensure their motivations are genuine—and combine that practice with meditation to stay mentally, emotionally, and spiritually grounded in their daily lives.

    ★RELATED RESOURCES★

    Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution (Audio Meditations) - https://swedenborg.com/product/audio-meditations-seven-days-of-spiritual-evolution/

    Observing Spirit: Evaluating Your Daily Progress on the Path to Heaven with Gurdjieff and Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/observing-spirit/

    Regeneration: Spiritual Growth and How It Works - https://swedenborg.com/product/regeneration/

    Way of Wisdom: Meditations on Love and Service - https://swedenborg.com/product/way-of-wisdom

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Filmed at the Fryeburg New Church Assembly Annual Meeting in August 2018. Guest host Roslyn Taylor asks Rev. Dr. George F. Dole about his newest book "The Universe and I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet." This interview also available as a video here: https://youtu.be/paABu3Y_0Rw

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast, Dr. Dole discusses his theory of consciousness and existence that incorporates spiritual and religious wisdom. Watch and listen as the Swedenborgian scholar explores the ongoing science and spirituality debate.

    Watch part 1 of our interview: "George Dole on the Science and Spirituality Debate, Consciousness, and More" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwGmQVY-GgA

    Order your copy of "The Universe and I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet" by George F. Dole in paperback or e-book: https://swedenborg.com/product/the-universe-and-i/

    ★RELATED BOOKS★

    "A Book About Us: The Bible and Stages of Our Lives" by George F. Dole - https://swedenborg.com/product/a-book-about-us/

    "Freedom and Evil: A Pilgrim’s Guide to Hell" by George F. Dole - https://swedenborg.com/product/freedom-and-evil/

    "A Scientist Explores Spirit" by George F. Dole - https://swedenborg.com/product/a-scientist-explores-spirit/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with Dr. Soni Werner, a retired professor of psychology and professional mediator, about how we can turn conflict into usefulness as we progress and regenerate from the physical world to the spiritual world. This interview also available as a video here: https://youtu.be/cBxsXYgsmkE

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with Swedenborgian psychologist Dr. Soni Werner about how we can approach conflict resolution as a spiritual practice. Watch and listen as Dr. Werner offers practical guidance on how to resolve conflicts with a loving, heavenly mindset. The conversation comes full circle with a discussion about how we can channel heaven's love in our relationships by releasing our earthly egos.

    ★DR. WERNER'S BOOKS★

    "Altruism: Many Kinds of Kindness" - https://www.amazon.com/Altruism-Kinds-Kindness-Werner-2015-03-05/dp/B01F9QNNUS/

    "Growth of the Female Mind: Sincerity and Severity" - https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Female-Mind-Sincerity-Severity/dp/1542942764/

    "Searching For Mary Magdalene: Her Story of Awareness, Acceptance, and Action" - https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Mary-Magdalene-Acceptance-2011-06-28/dp/B01K145K7W/

    ★RELATED SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION BOOKS★

    "Heaven and Hell" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/heaven-hell-nce/

    "A Psychology of Spiritual Healing" by Eugene Taylor - https://swedenborg.com/product/a-psychology-of-spiritual-healing/

    "Regeneration: Spiritual Growth and How it Works" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/regeneration/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with Dr. Rebecca Esterson, a professor at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, about traditional Christian interpretations of an angry Old Testament God and a loving New Testament God, and the benefits of reading the Bible as allegory as opposed to reading the Bible literally. Book recommendations and more resources below ↓↓↓↓

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with Swedenborgian professor Dr. Rebecca Esterson about the history of Christian Bible interpretation and how Emanuel Swedenborg influenced European and American modern ideas about the Bible, spirituality, and the afterlife. Watch and listen as Dr. Esterson offers guidance on how to read sacred text with sensitivity to stereotypes and generalizations so that we can dismantle the proliferation of anti-semitism, racism, and sexism through religion. The conversation comes full circle with a discussion about how we can apply God's powerful love to our own spiritual communities.

    ★RELATED SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION BOOKS★

    "Heaven and Hell" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/heaven-hell-nce/

    "A New Key to the Bible" by Bruce Henderson - https://swedenborg.com/product/a-new-key-to-the-bible/

    "Ten Commandments: The Secrets of Spiritual Growth Found in God’s Principles for Living" - https://swedenborg.com/product/ten-commandments/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

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  • Co-hosts Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts and Colin Amato talk with Dr. Devin Zuber, a professor at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, about how combining science and spirituality has helped and can continue to help us conserve and preserve our earthly environment.
    Book recommendations and more resources below ↓↓↓↓

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with Swedenborgian professor Dr. Devin Zuber about Swedenborg's influence on Transcendentalism and Romanticism as seen in the work of famous philosophers, conservationists, and artists like Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Muir, George Inness, Johnny Appleseed, and more. Watch and listen as Dr. Zuber describes experiencing the Divine in nature and the role it's played in environmental and ecological work throughout history.

    ★RELATED SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION BOOKS★

    "The Core of Johnny Appleseed: The Unknown Story of a Spiritual Trailblazer" - https://swedenborg.com/product/core-johnny-appleseed/

    "Creating an Orange Utopia: Eliza Lovell Tibbets and the Birth of California's Citrus Industry" - https://swedenborg.com/product/creating-an-orange-utopia/

    "Other Planets" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/other-planets-nce/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

    ★SUPPORT US★

    DONATE to the Swedenborg Foundation: https://swedenborg.com/donate/

    BECOME A MEMBER of the Swedenborg Foundation: http://www.swedenborg.com/membership

    SHOP OUR MERCH - 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/swedenborgfound/shop.

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with John Gwynn, a student of mystical spiritual teachers Emanuel Swedenborg and George Gurdjieff, about how their guiding philosophies on inner spiritual growth helped him work through his own suffering and alcoholism.

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with Swedenborgian John Gwynn about how he utilized teachings from Gurdjieff's Fourth Way and Swedenborg's Christian mysticism to tap into a deeper consciousness. Watch and listen as John describes how his unique interfaith approach led him on a path to greater eternal transformation and growth, and even helped him read seemingly judgmental Scripture text in a new, life-affirming light.

    ★RELATED SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION BOOKS★

    "Observing Spirit: Evaluating Your Daily Progress on the Path to Heaven with Gurdjieff and Swedenborg" - https://swedenborg.com/product/observing-spirit/

    "Regeneration: Spiritual Growth and How It Works" - https://swedenborg.com/product/regeneration/

    "Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation" - https://swedenborg.com/product/seven-days-of-spiritual-evolution/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation --> http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

    ★SUPPORT US★

    DONATE to the Swedenborg Foundation: https://swedenborg.com/donate/

    BECOME A MEMBER of the Swedenborg Foundation: http://www.swedenborg.com/membership

    SHOP OUR MERCH - 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/swedenborgfound/shop

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with Rev. Junchol Lee, pastor of the historic Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco, about how mystical experiences and an interfaith combination of Buddhism, Taoism, and Swedenborgianism have guided his spiritual journey.
    Book recommendations and more resources below ↓↓↓↓

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with Swedenborgian pastor Junchol Lee about how the God-less philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism led him to the God-centered aspect of Christianity. Troubled by the ideas of karma and reincarnation that form the basis of Buddhism, he soon turned to Taoism, but quickly realized he was also missing a connection to the one Divine source found in Swedenborgianism. Watch and listen as Rev. Lee describes how mystical experiences affirmed his unique interfaith approach to life and brought him back to a life of ministry after a time of doubt.

    ★RELATED BOOK★

    "The Lord: New Century Edition" - https://swedenborg.com/product/lord-nce/

    "Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation" - https://swedenborg.com/product/seven-days-of-spiritual-evolution/

    "True Christianity: New Century Edition" - https://swedenborg.com/product/true-christianity-1-nce/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

    ★SUPPORT US★

    DONATE to the Swedenborg Foundation: https://swedenborg.com/donate/

    BECOME A MEMBER of the Swedenborg Foundation: http://www.swedenborg.com/membership

    SHOP OUR MERCH - 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/swedenborgfound/shop

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with Aaron Eaves, a seminarian of the Unitarian Universalist tradition, about how the storytelling aspects of gaming and religion can help us experience God and grow spiritually.
    Book recommendations and more resources below ↓↓↓↓

    In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with seminarian student and artist Aaron Eaves about how the self-expression, role playing, and world building that takes place in storytelling games like "Dungeons & Dragons" is woven together with ministry, religion, and spirituality.

    ★RELATED BOOK★

    "A Book About Us" - https://swedenborg.com/product/a-book-about-us/

    "Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation" - https://swedenborg.com/product/seven-days-of-spiritual-evolution/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

    ★SUPPORT US★

    DONATE to the Swedenborg Foundation: https://swedenborg.com/donate/

    BECOME A MEMBER of the Swedenborg Foundation: http://www.swedenborg.com/membership

    SHOP OUR MERCH - 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/swede...

    ★FOLLOW US★

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  • Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with Dr. George F. Dole about his newest book "The Universe and I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet." Special guest: Roslyn Taylor. In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we explore a theory of consciousness and existence that incorporates spiritual and religious wisdom.

    Watch online instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwGmQVY-GgA

    Order your copy of "The Universe and I: Where Science & Spirituality Meet" by George F. Dole in paperback or e-book: https://swedenborg.com/product/the-universe-and-i/

    ★RELATED BOOK★

    "A Scientist Explores Spirit" by George F. Dole - https://swedenborg.com/product/a-scientist-explores-spirit/

    ★ABOUT★

    The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth!

    Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation --> http://www.swedenborg.com

    ★THE HOST★

    Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture.

    ★SUPPORT US★

    DONATE to the Swedenborg Foundation: https://swedenborg.com/donate/

    BECOME A MEMBER of the Swedenborg Foundation: http://www.swedenborg.com/membership

    SHOP OUR MERCH - 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/swedenborgfound/shop

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