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In this new podcast from Brevity Studios, Ryan Wolf embarks on one of the world's most difficult treks. The two-week journey to Mt Everest Base Camp, in the Himalayas in Nepal. This podcast features immersive sound, recorded on location, when listened through headphones you'll feel like you're really there. Like any adventure this wasn't without it's challenges, expect to hear everything. The good, the bad and the ugly, with audio recorded by Ryan on location, specifically for this podcast.Follow Journey today to make sure you're notified of the release of Episode One. Episodes will then be ...

The Heroine’s Journey describes contemporary woman’s search for wholeness in a society where she has been defined according to masculine values. Drawing on cultural myths and fairy tales, ancient symbols and goddesses, and the dreams of contemporary women, Murdock illustrates the need for — and the reality of — feminine values in Western culture.

Although content in their temple high up in the mountains, Tiny Dragon realises that something feels incomplete. So it is that they decide to make a journey together, to new and distant lands. As they encounter dangers and challenges, they learn that everything they need is already inside them and that change, though sometimes scary, is possible and, with patience, can lead to better things.

This podcast is a real and honest journey of faith—one step, one question, and one conversation at a time.I share my walk with Jesus as it unfolds in real life: the questions, the doubts, the growth, and the moments where God shows up in ways I didn’t expect. We talk about the Bible as truth, how to defend your faith with humility, understanding Scripture in its historical and cultural context, and what it actually looks like to live out Christianity day by day.This isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about learning why we believe what we believe, wrestling with hard questions, ...

My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions is the life story of India's 11th President, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who started off as an insignificant little boy Rameswaram, but ended up becoming the president of the country, besides being a brilliant scientist as well. The book portrays the struggle that Dr. Kalam had to endure, as he climbed the ladder of success in life.

Carlos Castanada was a student of anthropology when he met Don Juan Matus, a Yaqui shaman and the inspiration for Castanada’s The Teachings of Don Juan. In this controversial work, Castanada relays his experiences being challenged by his mentor on his perception of the world and all living things in it.

The Motorcycle Diaries is Che Guevara's diary of his journey to discover the continent of Latin America while still a medical student, setting out in 1952 on a vintage Norton motorcycle together with his friend Alberto Granado, a biochemist. It captures, arguably as much as any book ever written, the exuberance and joy of one person's youthful belief in the possibilities of humankind tending toward justice, peace, and happiness.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy has delighted millions of fans worldwide in book and movie form. With the theatrical release of the two-part film The Hobbit slated for 2012 and 2013, attention will once again turn to J. R. R. Tolkien's classic works. In a culture where truth is relative and morality is viewed as old-fashioned, we welcome the chance to view the world through hobbit eyes: we have free will, our choices matter, and living a morally heroic life is possible....

Embark on a profound exploration of spirituality through four transformative works. From the death and rebirth of a living land in England/Albion to the apocalyptic visions of the Book of Revelations, this journey traverses the depths of the soul. Discover the insights from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, and Dantes epic odyssey through Hell and Purgatory, culminating in a divine reunion with his beloved Beatrice and God. Here, you will uncover four pathways to save your soul, rejuvenate a scarred land, and step into the New Jerusalem. - Summary by Tony Addison

Nearly a hundred years after its publication, Kurt Gödel's famous proof that every mathematical system must contain propositions that are true - yet never provable - continues to unsettle mathematics, philosophy, and computer science. Yet unlike Einstein, with whom he formed a warm and abiding friendship, Gödel has long escaped all but the most casual scrutiny of his life.

The definitive account of India’s energy journey and a blueprint for an energy-efficient future. The historic oil crisis of 1973, which permanently altered significant economic policies worldwide, marked a turning point in India’s energy odyssey, putting the country on the path towards energy efficiency. A young energy researcher at the National Productivity Council at the time, Padu Padmanabhan soon found himself at a juncture that would lead him to the many watershed moments of this journey.

The General’s dysfunctional home life drove him to apply to the Air Force Academy almost 40 years ago, where he was provided with a new family and sense of worth he had never gotten from his own father. This purpose has driven the General throughout his remarkable career, taking him to Alaska, the Pentagon, and Germany; to Florida during Hurricane Opal, and has also allowed him to work alongside Presidents Bush and Obama and Secretaries of Defense Leon Panetta and Ashton Carter. Journey is a book about leadership. It is packed with the General’s lessons from life in the military.

The Modern Journey is a platform for honest conversations on the human experience. Hosted by Hamza Idris, the podcast explores growth, identity, healing, relationships, purpose, and modern life, with faith woven in when it’s real. These are the quiet conversations with loud impact. New episodes every other Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of following one-size-fits-all advice for a 57-year-old widow, Linda Crill is still miserable, until she makes a rebellious spur-of-the-moment decision: she trades her corporate suits for motorcycle leathers and commits herself to a 2,500-mile road trip down America’s Pacific Northwest coast on a Harley. The problem: she doesn’t know how to ride and has only 30 days to learn. Four short weeks later, Linda joins two men and a woman for a white-knuckled, exhilarating road trip along the west coast from Vancouver, Canada, to the wine country of Mendocino, California....

Stories of people who had to leave Pakistan in 1947 partition. They saw horrific partition which not only divided country, but also hearts. Leaving your land, house, people, friends, roots and going to absolute new place to start your life all over again is something we never want to witness. This podcast brings story of people who lived these situations and how they overcame and in this process what all they saw which left them in pain forever. This podcast will give them voice to express their emotions.

Creating a permaculture minded homestead can be a challenge without a mentor. Go on a Journey into Permaculture with your guide, Vinson Corbo, permaculture enthusiast and entrepreneur, as he shares inspirational stories, books, tools, tactics, including interviews of permaculture authors, enthusiasts, influencers, and scholars. Explore in design, creation, & inspiration. Join the experience that will help you excel your endeavors in sustainability and permaculture. This podcast is for all the homesteaders, DIYers, off grid, conservation minded, farming, gardening, teachers, and activists of ...

Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. In this book, Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction.

To know your true calling - your dharma, as the yogis say - is perhaps the greatest desire within each of us. And yet, few can say we know our purpose with absolute certainty. Fortunately, there is a time-tested guide - an ancient map - for discovering and fulfilling your unique calling. In The Great Work of Your Life, Stephen Cope walks you through each step of the journey.

Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Places. Extraordinary Change.Join Lori and her fascinating guests as they explore communities, dive into adventures, and uncover how purpose sparks impact around the world, and in her own backyard—through laughter, connection, and unforgettable conversations. This series blends travel, connection, storytelling, and adventure to spotlight extraordinary places and the people transforming them. Each episode uncovers how purpose, community, and creativity intersect to spark lasting impact. Through candid interviews, immersive local experiences, and playful ...

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