
Michael Gungor (Vishnu Dass) explores how clinging to our most important stories imprisons us in suffering. Freedom is simply loving THIS.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityReligion & SpiritualityBuddhism | |||

It's a candid episode where Michael Gungor explores the Yeshua/Christ archetype, the Antichrist as ego and empire, and how language, ritual, and song shape our shared direction. He connects these ideas to our culture's obsession with Donald Trump, sh... more
On a mountaintop at the Mystic Hymnal retreat, Michael Gungor recounts a raw, cathartic moment—throwing himself on a grave, screaming into a canyon, and opening space for buried pain, forgiveness, and communal healing.
He explains why his final song... more
Host Michael Gunger welcomes songwriter Dave Riffle to discuss the origin and meaning of the song "Be," and how it grew from a meditation into a shared hymn. The episode explores the Mystic Hymnal project and why group singing matters for connection,... more
In this episode Michael Gungor shares a personal 2010 story of spiritual crisis and a week of silence in Assisi that led to a profound breakthrough—dissolving into a sense of God, dancing on the hills where St. Francis preached, and feeling a deep, f... more
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Driving on the 101 this morning, Pacific ocean to my right, I listened to the 1st two episodes of the Magnificat series for the 2nd time, and I was rocked again. Michael, I love your music! And your musings. It’s too hard to talk about you without first writing that to you. About the episodes, they’re so magnificent in giving insight into the genesis of the album, and i’m brought into the swirl of creation, artistry, and consciousness in listening to them.
As a healer who’s in the midst of redi... more
I really loved what you had to say !!!
I look forward to listening to some others ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Having seen the small outbreak of rhetoric in a certain group, astutely discerned by VD/MG, I sincerely wonder and hope that all parties of the kerfuffle are healing and addressing the narcissism that has been brought to the fore. Which, I should also say that it isn’t that pathological sort of narcissism that I speak of, but what can well up from any/everyone and may come as a result of a cancelling/silencing space in addition to emotional turmoil. It is rather sad to see the variety of account... more
I love this podcast so much. It’s so interesting and peaceful.
Love listening to your work, MG!
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This show centers on contemplative spirituality, mindfulness, and the transformative potential of openness to life's mysteries. Across episodes, listeners engage with nondual and existential questions, the nature of love, community, and the sacred in everyday experience, often blending philosophy, art, and personal narrative. The host frequently invites guests and explores themes like healing, creativity, and spiritual practice in accessible, sometimes humor-infused conversations. The format tends toward thoughtful, idea-forward discussions that appeal to listeners seeking meaning, emotional honesty, and a more expansive view of spirituality beyond traditional dogma.
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