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The Freke Show

Explore the deep mysteries of existence with philosopher and bestselling author Tim Freke
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WHAT IS LIFE? #44 with Sonu Shamdasani

WHAT WOULD JUNG SAY? I approached this episode of my WHAT IS LIFE? series a little differently, starting by asking Sonu how he thought Carl Jung would respond to the question ‘What is Life?’ Sonu Shamdasani is leading expert on the work of Carl Jung. He is the author and editor of many books, including Jung's Red Book and Black Books. He is a professor at University College London.

Jul 07, 202358 minEp. 139

Conversation with the Amish Inquisition Podcast

I hope you enjoy this conversation. The Amish Inquisition Podcast hopes to explore some of the deepest mysteries of the human condition. What does it even mean to be human, if anything? Is there any purpose to this grand cosmic experiment we call The Universe? How can ancient wisdom, preserved for our benefit for thousands of years, enlighten us and how can we implement its teachings in the modern world?

Jun 09, 20232 hr 6 minEp. 138

WHAT IS LIFE? #43 with Miranda Macpherson

The latest episode of my WHAT IS LIFE? podcast is a conversation with Miranda Macpherson. I wanted to discuss ‘devotion’ with her, but we covered a whole range of topics before we got there! I hope you enjoy Miranda is a contemporary spiritual teacher who has been guiding others into direct experience of the sacred for over thirty years internationally. In her twenties she founded the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London, where she trained and ordained over 600 ministers and counsellors. To...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 137

Flow as a Unividual

This was a conversation recorded for a conference on DEEP FLOW hosted by https://beinganddoing.online

May 19, 202338 minEp. 136

Is there more to life?

People have asked me to share the deep essence of what I am exploring in just 5 minutes ... So here it is! I hope you enjoy

May 12, 20235 minEp. 135

‘WHAT IS LIFE?’ #42 with Gary Lachman

Gary and I share a passion for exploring the esoteric traditions of the world. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. I am a Philosopher, and in the course of my life I get to enjoy a lot of very deep conversations with some amazing people. My WHAT IS LIFE? series is my opportunity to explore ideas with people I respect. They are private conversations made public, in the hope that you may enjoy them as much as I do. You can listen to the full WHAT IS LIFE? series on this podcast or ...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 134

The Meditation Show (including guided meditation)

I was delighted to be a guest on The Meditation Show on Tone FM (our local radio station in the West Country of England) hosted by Andy Spragg. This episode includes a guided meditation

Jan 28, 202357 minEp. 133

Talking with The Mystics of Texas

I had a wonderful conversation with Kevin Schmidt from The Mystics of Texas where I shared my latest ideas on time, evolution, reality and the soul You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JAAmrFDy0xs Find out more about the Mystics of Texas here: https://mysticsoftexas.com/

Nov 16, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 132

The Compassion Dialogues

My friend William Bloom invited me to take part in one of his Compassion Dialogues with the Spiritual Companions Trust, of which he is an author, educator and director He asked me about my childhood and teenage experiences, before we got into my latest ideas

Oct 21, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 131

What Is Life? #41 with Steve McIntosh

This series features personal conversations made public. In this episode Tim and Steve discuss an evolutionary understanding of spirituality and politics. To go deeper with Tim in person check out his online community https://timfreke.com/ICU.aspx Steve McIntosh, J.D. is author of the books: Developmental Politics, The Presence of the Infinite, Evolution’s Purpose, and Integral Consciousness. He is also coauthor of Conscious Leadership, with John Mackey and Carter Phipps. McIntosh is president o...

Aug 26, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 130

The Origins of the universe

My young friend Ryan Holsapple and I had a long philosophical chat on zoom recently, which he recorded and I am sharing in case there are ideas of interest for you. Ryan has achieved a master's degree in Depth Psychology with a specialization in Jungian and Archetypal Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute. He is certified in Self Soul Spirit and Gestalt facilitation through life-long psychologist Dr. Roger Strachan. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Pacifica Graduate Institute continuing h...

Aug 13, 20222 hr 51 minEp. 129

What Is Life? #40 Prem Rawat

I am a Philosopher, and in the course of my life I get to enjoy a lot of very deep conversations with some amazing people. My WHAT IS LIFE? series is my opportunity to explore ideas with people I respect. They are private conversations made public, in the hope that you may enjoy them as much as I do. Prem Rawat has led an extraordinary life from spiritual prodigy as a young boy in the 1970s to global peace ambassador addressing millions worldwide in over 100 countries You can listen to the full ...

Jul 19, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 128

Psychedelic Experiences and being Deep Awake

I spoke with Dr Lani Roy on her Signs of Life psychology webinar series, about psychedelic experiences and being deep awake Dr Lani Roy : The Signs of Life https://thesignsoflife.com.au/

Jun 24, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 127

What’s Wrong with Non-Dual Spirituality? Part 2

This is Part 2 of my discussion with Jessica Nathanson on the differences between Unividualism and Nonduality. Now we have tea and biscuits, we really let go into a far reaching conversation, even more full of big ideas than Part 1. (If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, check out last week's episode!) These discussions can also be watched as a video on my YouTube channel, beautifully filmed by Rupert Truman, who previously created my WHAT IS LIFE? films. Then on Sunday 22 May Jessica & I a...

May 13, 202250 minEp. 126

What’s Wrong with Non-Dual Spirituality? Part 1

This episode of The Freke Show is a discussion between myself and Jessica Nathanson, exploring the important differences between Unividualism and Non-duality. We discuss why we need to move on from self-denying spirituality and celebrate our individuality as the foundation from which to awaken to oneness. The conversation can also be watched on my YouTube channel. It has been beautifully filmed by Rupert Truman, who previously created my WHAT IS LIFE? films. PART 2 is coming soon! Then on Sunday...

May 07, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 125

Emergent Spirituality Talk

In March I gave a talk on Emergent Spirituality, hosted by East West Books USA I shared my visionary worldview that Existence is the One ... in relationship with itself ... in the process of realising ever more emergent possibilities. Read more about Tim Freke on www.timfreke.com

Apr 15, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 124

Living from the Soul

A conversation with Sam Torode about The Jesus Mysteries and how to harmonise science & spirituality, with some optimistic thoughts to end with!

Feb 13, 202257 minEp. 123

Life, Soul, Oneness and Love

Tim was one of several speakers who explored Life and Death at the Wow Peace online summit recently. He talked about life and soul streams, and the emergence of a reality culminating in oneness expressed as love. Read more about Tim at www.timfreke.com

Feb 06, 202244 minEp. 122

Tim Shares his Thoughts for 2022

Life Is Precious! I want to share my personal reflections going into 2022 ... and wish you a wonderful new chapter in your life adventure

Jan 02, 202212 minEp. 121

The Discarded Compass interview

In this interview I talk with John from The Discarded Compass about my vision for Unividualism and the new integration of old style teachings with a new way of living and integrating awakening Read more about Tim Freke: http://timfreke.com

Oct 29, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 120

THE JESUS PARABLE : GCCR 2021 Conference presentation and Q&A

Is the Jesus story a myth and if so, what does it mean? I think this is one of my best presentations of the ideas developed by Peter Gandy and myself in our books 'The Jesus Mysteries' and 'Jesus and the Lost Goddess'. For more information on GCCR conference see https://www.gcrr.org/historicaljesusc... T!M FREKE Philosopher, transformational leader and bestselling author of 35 books, including The Jesus Mysteries which was an international bestseller and Daily Telegraph ‘Book of the Year’ #50 Mo...

Oct 22, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 119

WHAT IS LIFE? #39 Peter Russell

Peter and Tim discuss misunderstandings of the word ‘consciousness’ and how to really ‘let go’. To go deeper with Tim in person check out his online community https://timfreke.com/ICU.aspx Peter Russell is on the faculty of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, a fellow of The World Business Academy and The Findhorn Foundation, and an Honorary Member of The Club of Budapest.He studied mathematics and theoretical physics Cambridge University (UK), and then experimental psychology travelling to India ...

Sep 17, 202159 minEp. 118

What the **** is this we are in?

Many people in my online community said this was one of my best presentations of the essence of Unvidual Philosophy … so we decided to share it with everyone Read more https://timfreke.com

Sep 06, 202116 minEp. 117

WHAT IS LIFE? #38

Greg and I talk about our experience in cults and how it has changed the way we see life. GREGORY GOREY Greg was a member of the Buddha Field meditation cult for 13 years and is interviewed about his experience in the documentary "Holy Hell". He has been doing therapeutic bodywork for 27 years and his massage instructional videos have been viewed more than 85 million times. Greg He can be reached on FB at Gregory Gorey LMT or on his website https://www.somacupping.com...

Aug 20, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 116

WHAT IS LIFE? #37 Tim Freke and Alan Clements

Alan and I talked about authentic spirituality, forgiveness in politics, and the distressing current situation in Burma. I found this a insightful and moving conversation. I hope you do too. Alan Clements is a satirist, performing artist, former Buddhist monk, and investigative journalist in areas of war and extreme conflict. He is also the author of numerous books, a spoken word album, and the subject of a feature documentary film ’Spiritually Incorrect'. His latest book is 'Extinction Rated: A...

May 14, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 115

WHAT IS LIFE? #36 Tim Freke and Gregg Henriques

Gregg and I discuss 'the problem of psychology' and his Tree of Knowledge System Dr. Gregg Henriques is Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont and did his post-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania. His scholarly work has been published in the field’s best journals and he authored the book, A New Unified Theory of Psychology. He has also developed a popular blog on Psychology Today, T...

Apr 30, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 114

Unividual Meditation

This guided mediation was recorded at an online meetup of the International Community of Unividuals

Apr 23, 202118 minEp. 113

The Essence of Unividualism

Tim’s introductory presentation from his Spiring 2021 Online Retreat in which he outlines the essence of Unividualism Read more: https://timfreke.com/

Apr 02, 202136 minEp. 112

WHAT IS LIFE? #35 Tim Freke and George Ellis

Professor George Ellis and I discuss whether some things are ‘evil as a matter of fact, ’downward causation’ and why determinism is wrong, whether numbers exist in an eternal Platonic realm, and what give meaning to life George Ellis is Emeritus Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of Cape Town, and visiting Professor in the Physics Department, University of Oxford. He is considered one of the world's leading theorists in cosmology. He is an active Quaker and in 2004 he won ...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 110
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