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With Huston Smith as your personal guide, you will examine the defining perspectives within the world's central religions - the teachings that have touched his own life directly - and learn how these traditions differ while retaining a common interior language that speaks to our highest aspirations. Religions of the World looks beyond information, beyond doctrine and dogma, into the wisdom at the very heart of these great traditions.

Religion in Human Evolution is a work of extraordinary ambition—a wide-ranging, nuanced probing of our biological past to discover the kinds of lives that human beings have most often imagined were worth living. It offers what is frequently seen as a forbidden theory of the origin of religion that goes deep into evolution, especially but not exclusively cultural evolution.

God Is Disappointed in You is for people who would like to read the Bible...if it would just cut to the chase. Stripped of its arcane language and interminable passages, every book of the Bible is condensed down to its core message, in no more than a few pages each. Written by Mark Russell with cartoons by New Yorker cartoonist Shannon Wheeler, God Is Disappointed in You is a frequently hilarious, often shocking, but always accurate retelling of the Bible, including the parts selectively left out by Sunday School teachers.

Is your spiritual life more like a fast-food run than an intimate dinner for two?Whether it’s the busy mother’s wish to be Wonder Woman—minus the metal bra—or battles with an exploding hot water heater, or fighting the “Resolutionary War” of New Year’s Day, Mary Pierce understands...

Join Reverend Edward John Hardy, a devoted chaplain in the British army for over three decades, as he shares a heartfelt collection of anecdotes from the frontline. In his 1915 work, Hardy pays tribute to the spirit of the British soldier—affectionately known as Tommy or Mr. Thomas Atkins. With a keen eye for detail, he curates and organizes letters that spotlight the courage and humor that define these brave individuals. I did not need a war of nations to learn about the courage and humour of the British soldier, he reflects, emphasizing the authenticity and insight captured in these ...

This is an incredible story. The author, a failed, alcoholic Wall Street trader, had retreated to a monastery. It, too, was failing. Then, one fateful day, Brother Ty decided to let God be his broker--and not only saved the monastery but discovered the 7 1/2 Laws of Spiritual and Financial Growth. Brother Ty's remarkable success has been studied at the nation's leading business schools and scrutinized by Wall Street's greatest minds, but until now the secret to his 7 1/2 Laws of Spiritual and Financial Growth have been available only to a select few.

The Big Jewish Book for Jews brings together Jewish wit, inspiring tales, classic skills, and even pickle recipes, for the instruction and edification of the modern Jew. Readers will learn how to sacrifice a lamb unto the Lord, the rules of Canasta, how to build a pyramid (the Bernie Madoff and the Egyptian kind), and how not to accept the first table you are shown to in a restaurant.

Gott sei Dank, Gott existiert nicht. Wenn aber, was Gott verhüten möge, Gott doch existiert? So prall, so humorvoll und weise, so rasant und doch respektvoll ist selten über den Herrn aller Dinge geschrieben worden...

From personal experiences in his ministry through comedy, Brad Stine has chosen 11 concepts to consider as a Christian. Are they really true, or do we just believe them to be credible - even though there's no biblical support for them? More importantly, how does the belief in their veracity affect non-believers if we're wrong? Brad has carefully considered these ideas, as well as lived many of them.

Quotes from the Buddha are everywhere: on Facebook, Instagram, coffee mugs, posters. There's only one problem: the Buddha didn't actually say most of them. This humorous and informative book takes these fake Buddha quotes as a launching point for a discussion on what the Buddha really did say and is a great entry point for those interested in learning more about Buddhism - what it is and what it isn't.

Mehr als 10.000 Religionen tummeln sich auf dem Glaubensmarkt und wetteifern um sechs Milliarden Gläubige... Woher kommen wir, wohin gehen wir? Wer hat den Masterplan für das Leben? Viele Menschen suchen nach Antworten auf diese großen Fragen und haben die Qual der Wahl. Mit dem neuen System der Glaubenspyramiden den Sie Ihren Weg zwischen hilfreichen Glaubensansätzen, sturer Dogmatik, Aberglauben und modernen Hexenjagden.

Humor is a truly human phenomenon - crossing history, culture, and every stage of life. Jokes often touch on the biggest topics of our existence. And although it may seem simple on the surface, humor depends on the use of our highest faculties: language, intelligence, sympathy, sociability. To the philosopher Steve Wilkens, these facts about humor are evidence that God just has to be in there somewhere. Yet many Christians, scholars and laypeople alike, haven't taken humor seriously.

In a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor's wife or a woman in ministry—let alone have a sense of humor about it! In their popular podcast, Pastors' Wives Tell All, Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen create a safe place for pastors' wives and women in ministry to be their most authentic selves. Now they're bringing their wit and wisdom to women through the spoken word.

Our podcast is dedicated to openly exploring and sharing the intricate paths of our healing journeys, with the primary intention of empowering others to recognize that healing is not only possible but also a self-directed voyage. Through candid discussions, we navigate the ups and downs, the beautiful and challenging moments, and acknowledge that a good sense of humor becomes a necessary companion on your transformative journey. Join us as we celebrate the entirety of our experiences, fostering a space for laughter, continuous learning, and, most importantly, healing.

"Healing in Humor," the podcast that explores the beneficial power of laughter in navigating life's challenges. Join us as we dig into the world of comedy, stories, and conversations that prove laughter is not just good for the soul but a strong remedy for the spirit. Whether you’re a comedy enthusiast, a mental health advocate, or seeking solace in laughter. Healing in Humor offers a comforting space where humor and healing intersect. We believe that behind every chuckle is a story waiting to be shared, and behind every shared story is a listener who might find the comfort they need.

Reading the Bible can be challenging and at times can seem less than intriguing…until now. Let’s grow our relationship with God and His word, and find some humor in it.

Did you know that a 2018 Lifeway study showed that 49% of ministers say they never talk to their churches about mental illness? The same study found that 59% of Christians suffering from mental illness said that they wanted their church leaders to speak more openly on the subject. We strive to normalize the discussion about mental health among Christians. Ben, a licensed professional counselor, also provides valuable insight for the family members and friends of those who suffer from mental illness to help their loved one during their time of need. Get more information at BenandTravis.com.

A Course in Miracles says that this world and every aspect of it got started when the son of God remembered not to laugh. What we failed to laugh at is the joke, which is ourselves. Now, however, you can have a true experience of metaphysical mirth -you might even, yourself, achieve - "full realization".

Um bate papo, saudável e bem humorado, sobre os três aspectos! Aperte o Play e siga conosco...

Small town Southern writer, Rob Goodwin, tells stories of his youth in rural Alabama; welcomes featured guests; and talks relevant and pop culture topics. Join Rob and guests with humor and heart, straight from the Deep South!