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Modern WisdomNov 14, 2020

#245 - Rob Bell - Is Spirituality Compatible With Modern Life?

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Guest: Rob Bell

Notable books mentioned: C.S. Lewis, Rumi, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads

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Guest: Rob Bell
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Rob Bell is a MegaChurch Pastor and an author. When you're compelled to discover why we are here there are a number of potential routes you can go down, becoming the pastor of a church with 10,000 people in it which takes over a mall to fit them all in is one of them. Expect to learn how spirituality can be compatible with a modern rational life, how Rob breaks the preconceptions of pastors, why our emotions feel so spiritually compelling, why we can learn insights from our heart and not just our head and much more...
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C.S. Lewis
Best for Individuals interested in exploring spirituality and big life questions.Often cited around intellectual spiritual restlessness

“The speaker recalls their dad mentioning C.S. Lewis as an interesting figure during their intellectual upbringing.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in exploring spirituality and big life questions.
Key quote: “My dad being like, there's this guy, C.S. Lewis. You might find him interesting.”
The host mentions C.S. Lewis as an influential figure introduced to him by his father during his formative years. This reference highlights the importance of exploring big questions and the intellectual curiosity fostered in his upbringing.
ASIN: 0060652934
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Rumi
Best for Individuals interested in spirituality and personal growthOften cited around storytelling and understanding

“There's a 12th century Sufi mystic named Rumi. Look how Rumi names this.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in spirituality and personal growth
Key quote: “There's a 12th century Sufi mystic named Rumi.”
The host mentions Rumi to illustrate how storytelling can simplify complex concepts, making them more relatable and accessible. By referencing Rumi, the host emphasizes the importance of narrative in understanding human experiences and emotions.
ASIN: 0062509594
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Bhagavad Gita
Best for Individuals exploring the intersection of spirituality and modern experiences.Often cited around spirituality and rationalism

“The Bhagavad Gita is mentioned in the context of discussing spiritual experiences and their historical significance.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals exploring the intersection of spirituality and modern experiences.
Key quote: “It's funny that you would say that, because that's a direct quote from the Old Testament, the Bhagavad Gita.”
The host mentions the Bhagavad Gita in the context of contrasting rationalism with spiritual experiences. This reference highlights the irony of those who dismiss spirituality while seeking profound experiences through psychedelics.
ASIN: 9389432707
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Upanishads
Best for Individuals interested in the intersection of spirituality and rational thoughtOften cited around spiritual experiences and rationalism

“The Upanishads are referenced in relation to sophisticated spiritual concepts that have been explored for thousands of years.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in the intersection of spirituality and rational thought
Key quote: “It's funny that you would say that because that's a direct quote from the Old Testament, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and Buddhism even actually has a very sophisticated 2,000 year old way of naming what you think is just, I had mushrooms and felt one taste.”
The host mentions the Upanishads to illustrate how ancient texts have long explored the complexities of human experience beyond mere rationality. This reference serves to highlight the limitations of a purely rational worldview in understanding spiritual and transcendent experiences.
ASIN: 1586380214
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book of Exodus
Best for Individuals interested in the intersection of spirituality and rational thought.Often cited around spiritual experiences and rationalism

“The book of Exodus is cited as an ancient text that addresses themes of emptiness and the divine.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in the intersection of spirituality and rational thought.
Key quote: “you realize that in the book of Exodus, 3,000 years ago, they were telling a story to try and name the emptiness and boundarylessness of the formless divine.”
The host mentions the book of Exodus to illustrate how ancient texts have explored the complexities of human experience and spirituality. This reference highlights the tension between rational thought and the deeper, often unquantifiable aspects of existence that people encounter.
ASIN: B07K42996F
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An Interaction to Joy

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“A film about the pain and suffering and temporal fleeting nature of life.”

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