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Christmas: A Mythical Journey with John Bucher - Part 2

Discover the richness of the Christmas story as Rev. Carol Saunders and mythologist John Bucher explore its mythical elements. They delve into each of the characters as well as themes of humility, vulnerability, agency, reluctance, intuition, discernment, inclusiveness and new beginnings, sharing how the journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem symbolizes a deeper understanding of our own selves.
 
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Bio - John Bucher, PhD, is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, storyteller, and speaker. John explores mythology as the stories we use to make sense of the world around us. While the ancients used stories to explain the weather and the seasons, John believes we now use them to explain the areas of our lives that leave us confused, scared, and pondering forces greater than ourselves. John has consulted and worked with government and cultural leaders around the world, as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, Atlas Obscura, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, bringing his deep understanding of cultural narratives and myth to a wide array of audiences. He is the author of six influential books on storytelling. He has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. Holding a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology, he integrates scholarly insights with practical insights, exploring the profound connections between myth, culture, and personal identity. His expertise has helped shape compelling narratives across various platforms, enriching the way stories are understood, told, and experienced globally.
 
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The Hero Within: Life’s Journey Unveiled With John Bucher - Part 1

Explore the transformative power of storytelling and myth with renowned mythologist John Bucher as we discuss the relevance of mythology today, the timeless Hero's Journey, and how age-old narratives such as Cinderella, The Tortoise and the Hare, and David and Goliath continue to guide and reflect our personal and collective experiences. Learn how our modern propensity to literalize stories causes us to discard and/or miss their inherent richness and spiritual meaning. Don't miss part two where we delve into the Christmas story from an allegorical perspective. 
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Bio - John Bucher, PhD, is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, storyteller, and speaker. John explores mythology as the stories we use to make sense of the world around us. While the ancients used stories to explain the weather and the seasons, John believes we now use them to explain the areas of our lives that leave us confused, scared, and pondering forces greater than ourselves.John has consulted and worked with government and cultural leaders around the world, as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, Atlas Obscura, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, bringing his deep understanding of cultural narratives and myth to a wide array of audiences.He is the author of six influential books on storytelling. He has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. Holding a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology, he integrates scholarly insights with practical insights, exploring the profound connections between myth, culture, and personal identity. His expertise has helped shape compelling narratives across various platforms, enriching the way stories are understood, told, and experienced globally.
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Breaking Free from the Culture of Excess with Jerry Dale

Jerry Dale, who once thrived in the high life as a record label rep, talks about the allure of fame and the dark underbelly of the music industry. Discover how his life shifted from mingling with icons like Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez and Snoop Dogg to embracing a life rooted in faith. Learn how some doors closed while others opened, leading him on a redemptive path of spiritual purpose, trust, and surrender.
 
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Bio - Life Coach Jerry is a dedicated personal development mentor known for guiding individuals through transformational mindset shifts, emotional healing, and purpose-driven living. Through his coaching, speaking, and online content, he empowers people to break limiting patterns, build confidence, and create meaningful change in their lives. With a compassionate and practical approach, Jerry supports clients in uncovering clarity, strengthening resilience, and stepping into their highest potential.
 
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Our Light, Our World: An Advent Reflection

Host Carol Saunders offers a thought-provoking Advent message. Amidst global suffering, we are reminded to shine brightly as lights of hope, peace, love and joy. She offers a prayerful journey that addresses human and animal issues, encouraging the active creation of a kinder, more compassionate world reflective of the Christ Light.
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Crossing Political Aisles: Conversations for Unity with David Joseph

As Thanksgiving approaches, join Carol Saunders and David Joseph in a discussion about Braver Angels' mission to bring people together across political aisles and find common ground. In a landscape of political polarities, explore the power of heartfelt listening, the potential within political debates, and how gratitude can transform your heart. Rumi invites us to meet in a field beyond the ideas of right and wrong. Can we make this a reality?
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Bio --.Braver Angels is leading the nation's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. David Joseph joined Braver Angels in early 2020 during COVID and became a State Coordinator in the state o Michigan from 2022 until July 2025. He continues to be active as a moderator and part of the leadership team.
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Living at Peak Performance with Dr. Christine Silverstein

What if you could train your mind like an Olympian? In this episode of The Spiritual Forum, Carol Saunders welcomes Peak Performance Coach Dr. Christine Silverstein, who shares how techniques such as mental rehearsal, positive self-talk, and self-hypnosis can elevate not just sports performance, but also your daily life. This conversation highlights the importance of cultivating independence and reveals techniques to transform anxiety into empowerment and face challenges with confidence.
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Bio – Dr. Christine M. Silverstein, peak performance coach, RN, clinical hypnosis expert, and director at the Summit Center for Ideal Performance, is an inductee into the Nursing Hall of Fame at Columbia University for her extraordinary global contribution to nursing care. For 29 years she has worked as a Hypno-Coach with clients of all ages, specializing in assisting children, teens, and young adults to reach their ideal performances in health, athletics, academics, business, and performing arts, using Mindful Toughness® skillsets, including self-hypnosis, relaxation exercises, mental rehearsal, mental recall, positive self-talk, and feedback loop analysis. Her innovative, evidence-based holistic programs, such as Winning Ways for Teens, Operation Heal, Fertility Enhancement Coaching, and Winning Ways for Wrestlers, have assisted many clients to reach their performance goals. As a researcher, historian, and keynote speaker, she has presented her work on peak performance coaching and the history of psychiatry and psychiatric nursing in scientific journals, at professional conferences, workshops, and on local stages. In her latest award-winning book, Wrestling Through Adversity: Empowering Children, Teens, & Young Adults to Win in Life, she shares her personal and professional memoirs and teaches her powerful techniques to promote mental health.
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From Prison to Promise: A Journey of Faith with Oswald Newbold

Founder of Libra-Life International Oswald Newbold II joins Carol Saunders to share his remarkable journey from incarceration to inspiration, a living testament to second chances and divine purpose. Once a young man seeking direction, Oswald's life dramatically transformed through faith, education, and service. Today he empowers justice-impacted individuals worldwide, showing that even from behind prison walls and with a seemingly hopeless life sentence, the human spirit can awaken to a higher calling and be set free.
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Bio – Oswald Newbold II is the founder of Libra-Life International, a nonprofit advancing justice for marginalized communities and those impacted by the justice system. Earlier this year, he received the Second Chance Hero Award for his leadership. In 2022, he co-authored The Joseph Anointing: From Prison to Prosperity, and now contributes to Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence, a collection of stories from fourteen justice-impacted individuals. Once ashamed of his name, Oswald now proudly embraces its meaning — Divine Power of God — recognizing that it was always part of his divine assignment.
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Quantum Physics & Spirituality with Philippe Brouillard EP-334

In this second part of our conversation with Philippe Brouillard, founder of VitaQuantum and author of Rethinking Happiness: Unlock the Secrets of Spirituality and True Freedom through Quantum Physics, we dive deeper into the fascinating intersection of Quantum Physics and Spirituality. Philippe explores what’s missing in the manifestation practices showcased in The Secret, why illness often returns, and how we can move from the limited, Newtonian reality steeped in separation to the Quantum world of infinite possibilities. This is a profound exploration of science meeting spirituality and the transformative awakening that follows.
 
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