The Power of Courage
We explore the oceanic consciousness that we are with references to Charles Fillmore, the Gospel of Luke and some amazing sayings from the Gospel of Thomas.
Author Archives: Paul John Roach
Don’t Be A Jerk!
Don’t Be A Jerk…and other practical advice from Dogen, Japan’s greatest Zen Master with Brad Warner, author, zen priest, filmmaker and punk bassist.
The Power of Mindfulness
Awareness, presence and mindful attention are ways to live a meaningful life. In this message we discover how to do it.
Vegan Activist Dr. Will Tuttle
The World Peace Diet With author, activist, Buddhist priest and musician Dr. Will Tuttle.
A Widow and a Jar of Oil
We explore 2 Kings 4:1-7 as a powerful template for successful living and offer practical advice to enhance the good in our lives.
Investigating Islam
What do we really know about the Muslim religion?
Is so called Islamic terrorism a real threat?
How can Rumi, a Muslim, be America’s favorite poet?
How can we gain clarity in the midst of fear and prejudice?
Tune in to World Spirituality’s six-week series on Islam and its impact in today’s world. Host Paul John Roach will interview professors, broadcasters, writers, and people trying to make sense of a complex world. Themes include: terrorism, the nature of ISIS, Sufi poetry, pluralism within Islam, and the problem of prejudice and discrimination.
- January 26, 2016 – Prejudice and Discrimination–Why? A discussion on the divisions in our country and our world with Paul and his wife Wendy.
- February 2, 2016 – The Nature of ISIS – With Associate Professor of Islamic and Religious Studies at Texas Christian University Dr. Yushau Sodiq.
- February 9, 2016 – The World of Islam – With Professor, singer, songwriter, and blogger Peter Bolland.
- February 16, 2016 – The Gift of Sufi Poetry – With author and broadcaster Maggy Whitehouse.
- February 23, 2016 – Modern Day Terrorism – With Dr. Mark Dennis, Professor of East Asian Religions at Texas Christian University.
- March 1, 2016 – A listeners’ discussion of what we have learned about the impact of Islam in today’s world.