Showing results for "About Religion" in Biographies & Memoirs

In The Truth about Muhammad, New York Times best-selling author and Islam expert Robert Spencer offers an honest and telling portrait of the founder of Islam - perhaps the first such portrait in half a century - unbounded by fear and political correctness, unflinching, and willing to face the hard facts about Muhammad's life that continue to affect our world today.

“Ram Dass lived a full life and then some. His final statement is thorough and, yes, enlightening.” —Kirkus Reviews Perhaps no other teacher has sparked the fires of as many spiritual seekers in the West as Ram Dass. If you’ve ever embraced the phrase “be here now,” practiced...

Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005. In Beyond Belief, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member Sea Org—the...

According to legend, when the founder of Zen Buddhism was asked about the main principle of his holy teaching, he replied that there was "nothing holy about it!" Now, a millennium and a half later, Tim Burkett reveals how and why the wisdom of nonholiness is the key to a joyful heart. You don't need to go looking for something sacred - the happiness you seek is right where you are.

Who was Jesus and what was His mission? The Gospels present us with an obvious but profound and compelling thought, that the eternal Word of God became a real man of particular weight and height, with a specific temperament and particular traits of character. He was a Jew, part of a small...

He may be the only Republican who can deny John McCain the nomination. And he may be the only Republican who can stop Hillary. He's an incredibly successful businessman and a fiscal and social conservative who managed to win the governorship in one of the staunchest Democratic states in America. But Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is also a devout Mormon. So what does that mean for the election of 2008?

"À la Tara Westover's Educated, Scorah's pensive, ultimately liberating memoir chronicles her formative years as a Jehovah's Witness...and captures the bewilderment of belief and the bliss of self-discovery."--O, The Oprah Magazine, Named one of "The Best Books by Women of Summer 2019"...

Women today feel a constant pressure to improve themselves and just never feel like they’re “enough.” All too often, they live their daily lives disheartened, disillusioned, and disappointed. That’s because joy doesn’t come from a new self-improvement strategy; it comes from rooting their identity in who God says they are and what he has done on their behalf.

This first trailer explores the spiritual realm of magic. The host provides an unscripted discussion of the spirit and the necromancer.

A book-on-podcast about the stories we tell ourselves, the stories we tell others, and the space between those two. It's about how we love, how we lose, and how we recover (or not) throught the stories we make up in our heads. It is also the memoir of Robin Rice.

Listen in as our hosts Steve & Alex along with special guests, discuss topics and interview others about things that really matter to people.

Sarah Hillier, once dubbed "Toronto's answer to Amy Poehler", talks to comedians, improvisers and experts about ghosts, paranormal events, and other weird things that freak us out.

What is the meaning to life? The Grandpa Channel shares real conversations and life stories that explore purpose, why you matter, and how, looking back, we begin to see the connection points in our lives. If you’ve ever wondered what is the meaning to life in the middle of something hard, these episodes offer grounded reflections from people who’ve lived through it and found a reason to keep going. The beauty of listening to others’ life experiences is that you start to discover the meaning to life in your own.

Candid conversations about the complexities of life, addressing topics related to mental health, physical well-being, and spiritual growth. It’s real talk for real life, where every perspective is valued, and every voice is heard.

Life is hard and being a mom is even harder. That’s why I’ve created this space for us to have open and honest conversations about all of it. From motherhood to relationships to faith to current events, nothing is off the table. As a stay at home mom who spends most of her time talking to an infant, “But Enough About That” is my outlet to share my authentic thoughts and feelings with you, my new virtual bestie! I hope you’re ready to get into it because we have A LOT to talk about. Instagram & TikTok: @peyt_elizabethhYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeytElizabeth

Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now.“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.” Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning Herald“A fantastic examination ...

Welcome to the Everyday Faith Podcast with Dan and Jess Smith! We’re everyday people asking real questions about faith. Our goal? To inspire everyday faith conversations.Each episode, we bring on incredible guests to share stories and insights—because faith isn’t about perfection, and trust us, we’re far from it! It’s about showing up daily, starting with belief, embracing your mission, committing to obedience, and pursuing community. Join us on this journey of faith, family, and real-life conversations.Learn more at AskAboutMyFaith.com.