Jack discusses the movie Cast Away, the story of Elijah, and our own experiences with God From The Machine.
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 51: Deus Ex Machina
- April 1, 2020
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Jack discusses the movie Cast Away, the story of Elijah, and our own experiences with God From The Machine.
Jack Naneek wraps up nearly two years of publishing Mormon Awakenings by posting this final episode.
Jack Naneek discusses A Course in Miracles, and the idea that perception isn’t fact, but mere projection of your state of mind.
Jack Naneek discusses a wrongly accused monk and draws parallels with the Sermon on the Mount.
Jack Naneek discusses leaving delusions and entering the light. There is a purpose for misery!
Jack Naneek discusses a comment left after Episode 45. He uses the comment to teach about The Judge, a part of each of us that lives independently from us. Jack also discusses the work of Shirzad Chamine, author of Positive Intelligence.
Jack Naneek discusses Linji’s odd advise to his followers to kill the Buddha. He also mentions the way we teach our children to pray, and our uniquely Mormony view of grace.
Jack Naneek discusses identity, conditioning, and our breaking out of the zombie stage. He talks about Saul/Paul, and the road to Damascus. He compares Saul’s awakening to the story King Lamoni’s father.
Jack Naneek discusses the two gospels. A picture perfect Young Women’s program is dissected. Adversity is considered, and the use of adversity is explored.
Jack Naneek discusses domestication and individuality. The story of Esther and Haman is reviewed. The exoteric and the esoteric are compared. We can’t be ourselves in isolation.
Jack Naneek explores how we deceive ourselves, and how the mind hides its true intent. The story of Laman and Nephi is considered and actions of Cain and Able are revisited.
Jack Naneek responds to a listener comment about ego. He dissects the dangers of avoiding giving offense when objective feedback is required. The story of the woman at the well is discussed and the role of life’s experiences examined.
Jack Naneek shares two stories, one from his town, another from the Old Testament. Though separated by thousands of years, the two stories illustrate similar human tendencies and the universal problem of ego. Jack asserts that life’s first goal is to instruct us about ego, and to make us aware of its power in driving […]
Jack Naneek announces his temporary leave from Mormon Awakenings and reasoning for taking down Episode 40.
Jack Naneek and Zach Derr discuss WWE, Andre the Giant and stagecraft. Are outward performances worth much in insolation? And can we find inspiration by viewing staged wrestling events? Guest Zach Derr has some views about these things and more.
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