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In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.

Join P. T. Barnum as he unravels the most captivating humbugs of our time in his signature entertaining style. From dubious medical practices and cunning quacks to the mysteries of ghosts, witchcraft, and religious charlatans, Barnum takes you on a thrilling ride through money manias, adventurous tales, and personal anecdotes that will leave you both amused and astounded. (Summary by Barry Eads)

No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact.

Dedicated as few men have been to the life of reason, Bertrand Russell has always been concerned with the basic questions to which religion also addresses itself - questions about man’s place in the universe and the nature of the good life, questions that involve life after death, morality, freedom, education, and sexual ethics. He brings to his treatment of these questions the same courage, scrupulous logic, and lofty wisdom for which his other work as philosopher, writer, and teacher has been famous.

What would a high-school world history course sound like if the teacher also shared how the restored gospel ties into the amazing stories of humanity's history? Made with members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in mind (but open to all listeners!), we explore what ancient and modern revelation can share about the captivating struggle of humanity from its earliest beginnings all the way through the present day. This podcast is not owned or operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and the author takes full responsibility for its content.

In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.

Using affirmations to focus on improving your health, wealth, and happiness has shown to be a successful strategy in living mindfully. Florence Scovel Shinn's work has been praised and referenced by self-improvement experts as diverse as Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, and Norman Vincent Peale. Shinn uses affirmations and success stories of her students to illustrate the power of the spoken word to attract prosperity, love, and good health.

Christian history didn’t happen in isolation—it unfolded in the middle of empire, war, politics, reform, and human failure.Christian History Podcast explores the true stories of the Church, major Christian figures, and pivotal moments that shaped world history. Each episode tells a narrative-driven story from church history—from the early Christians and Roman persecution to councils, reformations, missionaries, and modern movements—through a thoughtful Christian lens.This podcast is for listeners who want more than surface-level theology or simplified church stories. Expect honest ...

"A change of feeling is a change of destiny." Neville Goddard may be the most quoted New Thought leader in recent history. As a foundation for works by Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Joe Vitale, and countless authorities on spirituality and the law of attraction, Feeling Is the Secret is a short but powerful instruction on how to realize your dreams and have your wishes fulfilled.

Discover a captivating collection of renowned speeches and addresses from continental Europe, spanning the years 300 CE to 1900 CE. This anthology is thoughtfully organized around significant themes, including Early Christianity, The Reformation, Modern France, Italy, Modern Germany, Hungary, and Spain. Immerse yourself in history through the powerful words of influential figures, as summarized by Chris Badenoch.

In 2010, Nick Polizzi did something unimaginable. He assembled a group of eight desperately ill patients from around the world and brought them into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to put the mysterious medicines of native shamans to the test. The healing journey that unfolded would change...

These 24 extraordinary lectures offer you the rare opportunity to relate your own spiritual questions to a variety of ancient quests for meaning and transcendence. Professor Muesse looks at the historical conditions in which the world religions arose and explores how they answered shared metaphysical and human dilemmas.

For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

Secrets of Our World!

A verse-by-verse of the book of Revelation and covers John's vision, the letters to the church, the rapture, the great tribulation, the judgment of God and the return of Jesus Christ. godisgovt.substack.com

A Biblical Study about Faith godisgovt.substack.com

Spiritual focused discussion series about the ways and methods we are to hear God. godisgovt.substack.com

A verse-by-verse of the book of Acts and covers the understanding of the early church creation and transition from a Jewish focus to Gentile and the transition God had to do with the Jewish apostles in order to establish His church. godisgovt.substack.com

A verse-by-verse of the book of Acts and covers the understanding of the early church creation and transition from a Jewish focus to Gentile and the transition God had to do with the Jewish apostles in order to establish His church. godisgovt.substack.com

From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring tour of 10 prayers that played a pivotal role in world events.