Mormon Awakenings: Episode 020: The Second Half Is Way Better

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 66: Phase Transition 26:01

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Jack discusses water skiing, casinos, and phase transitions. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 66: Phase Transition appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 65: Climb the Ladder 26:18

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Jack discusses the golden calf, the ladder, and looking past delays. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 65: Climb the Ladder appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 64: Sui Generis 32:10

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Jack discusses Moses, the burning bush, and computer generated influencers. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 64: Sui Generis appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 63: Choose What’s In Your Head 24:08

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Jack discusses disappointment, Dark Night of the Soul, and choosing what’s happening in your head. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 63: Choose What’s In Your Head appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 62: Who’s Neville? 25:08

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Jack discusses Neville Goddard and Paul’s letter to the Hebrews. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 62: Who’s Neville? appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 61: Get Yourself a Shawshank Redemption 27:13

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Jack discusses a great movie, and a way out of prison. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 61: Get Yourself a Shawshank Redemption appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 60: Leela, Teen Wolf, and Drama 25:30

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Binge watching takes over Jack’s house, and Leela is realized! The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 60: Leela, Teen Wolf, and Drama appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 59: Good Magic 26:39

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Jack discusses spell casting, words, Chomsky and Horowitz. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 59: Good Magic appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 58: David, Goliath, and Luke Skywalker 27:01

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Jack discusses the power of thought and belief, and how life might be different if either of those things were to change. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 58: David, Goliath, and Luke Skywalker appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 57: It’s All Quantum 21:17

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Jack discusses a decision to move across the country, and, the observer effect. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 57: It’s All Quantum appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 56: Groupthink Happens Quickly 26:09

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Jack discusses the power of the group, and the freedom of getting away from it. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 56: Groupthink Happens Quickly appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 55: To Gamble Well 26:09

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Jack recounts temple trips of his youth, and choosing from the choices available. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 55: To Gamble Well appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 54: Work Out Your Kharma 25:40

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Jack receives an interesting email. He discusses his own kharma. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 54: Work Out Your Kharma appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 53: Portal of Fear 26:15

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Wile E. Coyote makes an appearance and the Portal of Fear takes us to new places. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 53: Portal of Fear appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 52: Go With The Flow 29:02

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Is life a river? If so, does it makes sense to go with flow? Jack Naneek discusses this question, and whether we can trust God to guide us through the unknown. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 52: Go With The Flow appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 51: Deus Ex Machina 31:28

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Jack discusses the movie Cast Away, the story of Elijah, and our own experiences with God From The Machine. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 51: Deus Ex Machina appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Final Episode 10:49

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Jack Naneek wraps up nearly two years of publishing Mormon Awakenings by posting this final episode. The post Mormon Awakenings: Final Episode appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 50: You Perceive What You Project 27:04

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Jack Naneek discusses A Course in Miracles, and the idea that perception isn’t fact, but mere projection of your state of mind. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 50: You Perceive What You Project appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakeings: Episode 49: Give a Little Grace 26:27

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Jack Naneek discusses a wrongly accused monk and draws parallels with the Sermon on the Mount. The post Mormon Awakeings: Episode 49: Give a Little Grace appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 48: Leave Delusions Behind 26:16

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Jack Naneek discusses leaving delusions and entering the light. There is a purpose for misery! The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 48: Leave Delusions Behind appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 47: Delete Your Judge 23:07

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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. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 47: Delete Your Judge appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 46: Kill The Buddha 25:44

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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. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 46: Kill The Buddha appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 45: Your Zombie Identity 30:53

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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. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 45: Your Zombie Identity appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 44: The Two Gospels 26:57

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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. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 44: The Two Gospels appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 43: Be True to Yourself, But Not in Isolation 27:46

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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. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 43: Be True to Yourself, But Not in Isolation appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 42: Insane Objectives 33:10

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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. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 42: Insane Objectives appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 41: Honesty Ain’t Optional 28:19

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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. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 41: Honesty Ain’t Optional appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 40: Do You Notice Your Ego? 32:45

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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 our behavior Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 40: Do You Notice Your Ego? appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: UPDATE 2:23

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Jack Naneek announces his temporary leave from Mormon Awakenings and reasoning for taking down Episode 40. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: UPDATE appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 039: Zach Derr, Andre the Giant, and WWE Insights. 49:16

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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. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 039: Zach Derr, Andre the Giant, and WWE Insights. appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 038: Dan Wortherspoon Discusses Awakenings 1:08:00

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Jack Naneek interviews Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters, about what awakening means in a Mormon context. Dan shares his views about maturing as a practicing Mormon, and, as someone with slightly different views than the typical Mormon. Which begs the question: At the end of the day, what exactly is a typical Mormon? Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 038: Dan Wortherspoon Discusses Awakenings appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 037: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There! 28:48

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Jack Naneek explores unplugging. Many forces in our lives live off of us, beyond our awareness. Jack examines Nephi’s retreat into the mountains. Jesus’ 40 day fast and subsequent temptation illustrate the power of solitude. In the end, we learn that Facebook, Twitter and Das Man aren’t our friends. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 037: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There! appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 036: Air Handlers 26:45

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Jack Naneek shares a story of a defective air handler. A local technician tries to up sell an unneeded new one. An email from Zach is received, and a couple comparisons are made. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 036: Air Handlers appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 035: Interview with Tyler Brough 1:08:23

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Jack Naneek interviews Tyler Brough about Tyler’s progressing faith, growing understanding and accumulated wisdom. Tyler shares personal stories from his youth and adulthood. Jack and Tyler discuss how their views of church, God, and the purpose of life have deepened over the years. During the podcast, Tyler mentions a Sacrament Meeting talk he gave in his ward. That talk can be found here: For the Strength of YOUth – 12312017 Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 035: Interview with Tyler Brough appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 034: Oppressive Rah Rahs 27:46

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Jack Naneek discusses the well intended but sometimes misguided salesmen in our lives. He shares an experience of a Deacon Quorum advisor, a good man, who sparked a lot of unintended thinking. The great alchemists and fetal chickens of life know how to turn these experiences into deeper wisdom. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 034: Oppressive Rah Rahs appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 33: Brute Facts 25:45

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Jack Naneek discusses brute facts as compared to institutional facts. He introduces the work of John Searle, the construction of social reality, and the numbers of famous basketball players. Ruth’s journey from Moab to Bethlehem illustrates these principles and concepts at their most basic. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 33: Brute Facts appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 032: Maybe You’re Not Alone 23:26

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Jack Naneek shares stories of worry and grief. Most of us experience loneliness. Most of us experience anxiety. But, people from all places and across all cultures also share stories of comfort, healing and help from beyond. Maybe something bigger is watching us, helping us, and loving us. And that’s comforting indeed! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 032: Maybe You’re Not Alone appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 031: You’re As Abnormal As Anyone Else 26:06

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Jack Naneek discusses Mitt Romney’s campaign, the LDS origin story, and how none of it is really that exceptional. It turns out every group feels a little out of it, a little weird, a little abnormal. Turns out, this is totally normal. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 031: You’re As Abnormal As Anyone Else appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 030: Conflict Ain’t So Bad 27:00

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Jack Naneek addresses conflict and submission. Mormons love to submit, but, in so doing, they often sidestep great energy that comes from tension and conflict. Where should they draw the line? That might just be up to each individual to decide, based on their own experiences. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 030: Conflict Ain’t So Bad appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 028: Darkness Now 27:53

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It’s winter in New England, and so it’s very dark. Jack Naneek discusses the darknesses of life and our inability to predict when light will return. He reviews and discusses a certain sacrament talk given by a typical member who thinks he controls the universe through personal performance. Does he? And what is God teaching through darkness? Maybe darkness has a purpose too. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 028: Darkness Now appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 027: Mailbag 30:49

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Jack Naneek responds to three emails received this past week. The emails represent interesting and common issues raised with Jack over the past six months of podcasting. Jack does his best to answer these emails. But at the end of the day, everyone needs to answer their own questions for themselves. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 027: Mailbag appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 026: Don’t Be Illogical 28:07

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Jack Naneek discusses the human mind’s use of heuristics. We use shortcuts to save time and mental capacity, but, sometimes such shortcuts lead to illogical conclusions. The bad serves a purpose too, pointing us towards all that is good in life. In the end, we realize Lehi might be right: it’s all about learning from opposites, not judging. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 026: Don’t Be Illogical appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 025: Don’t Get Sick With New Ideas! 35:35

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Jack Naneek discusses contagions. Ideas are contagious, which is great if the ideas are great, but terrible if the ideas are terrible. We compare two essays. In the end, we shouldn’t fear new ideas, as long as we handle them carefully. Otherwise, they just might blow up in our faces! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 025: Don’t Get Sick With New Ideas! appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 024: Heidegger’s Revenge 29:52

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Jack Naneek mixes some philosophies of men with a little scripture. Heidegger’s philosophical text Being and Time is discussed. How we interpret the world, and break free from it, are examined. Maybe the echo chamber needs a window or two opened. In the end, we consider whether new wine really does need new bottles, or, if the old guard is right, and we all just need to move back into the Garden of Eden. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 024: Heidegger’s Revenge appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 023: God Magic, Spiritual Experiences and the Paranormal. 1:48:03

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Jack Naneek and Bill Reel sit down to discuss spiritual experiences, telepathy, healing, and precognition. Priesthood, truth claims, and exclusive rights to wield God magic are considered. The first half of life is compared with the second half of life. Literalism, symbology, and personal spiritual guidance are analyzed. Yes. It’s a long episode! But, in the end, we just might rediscover there is indeed something special going on inside our ward houses. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 023: God Magic, Spiritual Experiences and the Paranormal. appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 022: All The Josephs 29:03

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Jack Naneek discusses Joseph, a young man in his ward. A discussion about why any of us go to church is started. Church, in turns out, might just be for all of us. But none of it happens if you don’t go. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 022: All The Josephs appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 021: Some Wish It Were A Cult 29:10

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Jack Naneek explores literalism, authority, and how some Mormons wish the LDS Church really was a cult. Stories of the Old Testament are examined, foundational history reconsidered, and the writings of Mark Twain mentioned. In the end, we learn Huck Finn might have been right when he decided to stay on the raft with Jim! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 021: Some Wish It Were A Cult appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 020: The Second Half Is Way Better 27:55

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Jack Naneek discusses the second half of life. It’s as different from the first half as day is to night. Piano lesson are mentioned, and teaching those in the first half of life is discussed. In the end, we realize our institutions are stuck in the first half of life because they’re supposed to be stuck in the first half of life. How else would the second half of life be the second half of life? Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 020: The Second Half Is Way Better appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 019: Not Invented Here! 27:40

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Jack Naneek tackles failure and criticism, pointing out that it’s usually the source of the our greatest learning. More important, however, is the stepping back to decide whether any criticism from the outside is even worth considering. A Research and Development Department for the Church is suggested. In the end, we realize Joseph Smith just might been a typical revolutionary after all. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 019: Not Invented Here! appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 018: Jack and Bill (Go Up a Hill) 1:11:58

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Bill Reel joins Jack Naneek for a discussion about seeking validation, the institutional church and where to find peace when no one around you seems able or willing to give it. Is anger a necessary step towards greater understanding, or, is it a stumbling block? And just who has the final say at the end of the day? In the end, Jack and Bill both offer their speculate views about the future evolution of the church and how it will deal with current hot button topics. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 018: Jack and Bill (Go Up a Hill) appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 017: It Ain’t So Binary 32:57

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Jack Naneek discusses a monk’s enlightenment as he walks through the market. Our binary world is examined and compared with the less binary views of the East. Maybe the atonement represents a transition between the two? In the end, we realize we might be able to understand life as more than just a series of on and off switches. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 017: It Ain’t So Binary appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 016: Maybe You Are Celestial Material 29:39

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Jack Naneek discusses three visitors to his home ward. A disappointment from an earlier period of his life is examined. Paul’s epistle to the Romans is considered, along with its implications regarding the law and general worthiness. In the end, maybe we are Celestial Kingdom material after all! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 016: Maybe You Are Celestial Material appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 15: Thou Shalt Not Be Clueless 28:11

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Jack Naneek discusses the metaphors of life, and distinguishes them from life itself. A new commandments is given, and the blessings and penalties of this commandment are discussed. In the end, we advanced understanding. Maybe. Or maybe we’re just all clueless! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 15: Thou Shalt Not Be Clueless appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 014: Rats in a Maze 27:57

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Jack Naneek examines maze running as well as maze jumping. The prodigal son(s) are examined. We learn the paths of our lives are uniquely suited to our needs, which makes what we do not as important as the doing of it! In the end, we learn that there’s something way bigger than the maze, the prodigal son(s) or the rats! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 014: Rats in a Maze appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 013: Words and Their Emotional Charges 30:45

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Jack Naneek discusses the ineffable, the limits of words, and changing ourselves. The story of Alma the Elder is discussed, as well as a special needs child. In the end, we learn God might be more than a bearded man in the sky handing out Christmas gifts. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 013: Words and Their Emotional Charges appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 012: Seeing Color in a Black and White World 30:31

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Jack Naneek explores the limitations we put on ourselves, and how that can lead us to overlook all that is miraculous around us. Trips to Hong Kong, near car accidents and a review of the story of Ruth are considered. In the end, we learn that maybe God is closer and more omnipresent (if something can be more omnipresent) than we think. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 012: Seeing Color in a Black and White World appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 011: Santa Claus and Drug Addicts 28:38

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Jack Naneek tackles life’s purposes in teaching us fact from fiction, faith from fantasy. He dives deeply into our errors of prejudging others based on appearance or disposition. The storms of life are considered, and, understood as necessary for showing us that there is a more powerful force guiding us through them. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 011: Santa Claus and Drug Addicts appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 010: Jerky Neighbors and Prying Stake Presidents 30:34

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Jack Naneek discusses the daily grind of dealing with the people around us. No matter their rank, how others treat you says very little about you and everything about them. Yet, all interactions, good and bad, are part of the great learning process called life. In the end, we discover that even Elijah had to learn love. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 010: Jerky Neighbors and Prying Stake Presidents appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 009: The Voice(s) In Your Head 29:50

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Jack Naneek discusses our identity of origin in contrast to the identity we choose. A Prophet and a fatherless convert are compared. Modern Mormonism looks a bit different than maybe we originally thought. In the end, we learn that finding ourselves requires that we lose ourselves first. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 009: The Voice(s) In Your Head appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 008: Points vs Grace 30:24

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Jack Naneek examines the little discussed topic of grace. A fictional stake president’s death is used as an illustration. Two churches and two brothers are discussed as are the unexpected roads leading to the celestial kingdom. In the end, the law is seen for what it is: a signpost to deeper experiences of grace. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 008: Points vs Grace appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 007: The Old Guard 30:24

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Jack Naneek reviews the tension between the old guard and the young upstarts. The old guard is smarter than we give them credit for being, and the young upstarts are often not as prepared as they should be. Literalism is compared with the power of metaphor. In the end, we learn that mastery of self is a better source of happiness than trying to change those around us. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 007: The Old Guard appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 006: A Technological Awakening 30:24

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Jack Naneek explores the technological hijacking. Awakening from the grip of our devices isn’t so different, in turns out, from a more general awakening. Street signs are explored and our worship of them is discussed, as well as some of the sacred cows inside our own religion! In the end we learn the difference between the things pointing us on our paths and the paths themselves. In the end, however, The Master is concerned most with our destination! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 006: A Technological Awakening appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 005: Being “Supposed to” Driven 30:41

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Jack Naneek explores the mind, and how it reconciles the “should be” with the “actually is.” The iron rod, enduring to the end, and life as a test of wills is discussed, but we learn eternal progress trumps all. So whether you’re an orthodox perfectionist, or a disillusioned malcontent, hopefully you’ll realize in the end that The Master is interested in your transcendence more than your loyalty. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 005: Being “Supposed to” Driven appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 004: Playing The Lord Card 31:18

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Jack Naneek tackles church culture and its origins in the story of Lehi and his family. Laman and Lemuel and murmuring are explored and compared to the playing of the “Lord Card.” Two funerals are mentioned, but it isn’t all tears and sadness. In the end, you’ll have a better sense of what your own personal authority, regardless of what is going on around you! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 004: Playing The Lord Card appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 003: What Comes Out of a Man or Woman 30:45

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Today Jack Naneek helps us to investigate what it means to go through these journeys and discover “what comes out of a man” or woman. He discusses all the chaos and subterfuge going on inside us by taking a fresh look at Matthew 15. Legalism, nitpicking and even the powder blue shirts at church get discussed! Provocative and innovative, washing hands before supper will never be the same! Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 003: What Comes Out of a Man or Woman appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 002: Getting Job 56:21

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Guest host Jack Naneek shares with us a podcast episode titled “Getting Job”. What are the lessons we find in the Book of Job. When we get below the surface of the stories we always tell ourselves is there something more in this book of scripture? The book of Job is a strange unusual story that doesn’t really fit the narrative. Today we wake up to the Book of Job. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy: $3 Yearly: $25 $50 $100 $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE . The post Mormon Awakenings: 002: Getting Job appeared first on Mormon Awakenings .…

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Mormon Awakenings: 001: The Lone Villager 35:35

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