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Spirit Matters

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God Of Love, A Guide To the Heart Of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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Today's diverse and abundant spiritual landscape offers enormous opportunity for learning and growth. Here, author, spiritual counselor, and public speaker Philip Goldberg draws on more than 50 years of experience to host conversations that can help you make sense of it all and transform your life. You’ll meet teachers, scholars, and experts from a range of traditions (and no tradition), some who ... more

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Ann Gleig is a Professor of Religion and Cultural Studies at the University of Central Florida. Her research specialties include Buddhism in America and American spiritualities that draw on Buddhism and Hinduism. On a personal level she has practice... more

The prolific and provocative priest, Matthew Fox, returns to Spirit Matters to speak about two totally different but strangely relate new books. Fr. Fox

earned a doctorate in the History and Theology of Spirituality from the

Institut Catholique de P... more

Dana Sawyer is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and World Religions at the Maine College of Art & Design and the author of biographies of both Aldous Huxley and Huston Smith. His primary expertise is in Hinduism and Buddhism but his work has focused... more

This episode's guest is Michael Schauch . Michael is an alpinist—meaning he climbs high mountains—and an award-winning author who, in his words, “lives to explore the depths of nature and the human spirit and share the beauty of connection he discove... more

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Matthew Fox
Theologian, founder of the University of Creation Spirituality; author and mystic
University of Creation Spirituality
Episode: A Saint and the Antichrist with Matthew Fox
Dana Sawyer
Professor emeritus of philosophy and world religions at the Maine College of Art & Design; author of biographies on Aldous Huxley and Huston Smith
Maine College of Art & Design
Episode: Perennial Wisdom Revisited and Reloaded with Dana Sawyer
Michael Schauch
Alpinist, award-winning author, Buddhist practitioner
Author of Anatta, Heart of Wisdom
Episode: The Heart of Wisdom with Michael Schauch
Mirabai Starr
Award-winning author and translator of sacred literature; expert on interspiritual dialogue
Author and translator; Monkfish Press (publisher)
Episode: God of Love Revisited with Mirabai Starr
Cynthia Abulafia
Yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and author of Embodying the Goddess
Author, Embodying the Goddess
Episode: Embodying the Goddess with Cynthia Abulafia
Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Returning champion, Rabbi
One River Foundation (co-director)
Episode: Love in the Bible with Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Ed Sarath
Professor of Music, University of Michigan; Director of UM's Program in Creativity and Consciousness Studies
University of Michigan
Episode: All That Jazz with Ed Sarath
Vineet Chander
Hindu Chaplain; Assistant Dean in the Office of Religious Life at Princeton University; co-founder of the North American Hindu Chaplains Association
Princeton University
Episode: College Chaplaincy with Vineet Chander and Monica Sanford
Monica Sanford
Buddhist Chaplain; Assistant Dean for Multireligious Ministry; former leader of Multireligious Life Department at Rochester Institute of Technology; Harvard Divinity School Chaplain
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: College Chaplaincy with Vineet Chander and Monica Sanford

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Philip Goldberg
Host of Spirit Matters, focused on spiritual inquiry and interfaith dialogue.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Superb

    I discovered this podcast shortly after New Years ‘26. It was a time of soul searching for me. The podcast is amazing. I’ve discovered authors, ideologies and peace. Phil is an expert interviewer. My only critique is the intro & outro music! Lol!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChicagoRoark
    United States3 months ago
  • Everything Phil creates is interesting

    I've known him for over 50 years and have read a couple of his books and listened to many episodes of his previous podcast. He brings a lot of intelligence and spiritual maturity to every project.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RickArcher
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners note the host brings intelligence and spiritual maturity across conversations.
Episodes often spark curiosity about applying spiritual ideas to real-world issues.
Guests are diverse and the discussions feel thoughtful and substantive.
The host's commitment to ethics and safe spiritual community practices stands out.
The show's mix of academics and practitioners provides both rigor and accessibility.

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A Saint and the Antichrist with Matthew Fox
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to counteract these dynamics?
Engage in both inner work (via the via positiva) and outer work (voting, activism, cross-faith collaboration) to sustain a compassionate and just society.
A Saint and the Antichrist with Matthew Fox
Q: How does this archetype relate to democracy and spiritual life in America?
It signals that religion can go astray; true democracy requires recognizing the sacred in all beings and acting to protect both inner and outer justice through engagement.
A Saint and the Antichrist with Matthew Fox
Q: What does Antichrist mean in this context, and is it a literal figure or an archetype?
It's framed as an archetype of evil that recurs across generations; not a literal person, but a symbolic force that embodies justice- and compassion-flouting energies.
Perennial Wisdom Revisited and Reloaded with Dana Sawyer
Q: What is the perennial philosophy, in practical terms?
It is the view that diverse spiritual traditions point to a single, unified experiential core—the unitive mystical experience—that can be approached from many paths, with differences in interpretation, but a common underlying reality.
The Heart of Wisdom with Michael Schauch
Q: How can someone apply the four immeasurables in everyday situations?
By seeing others as mirrors of our own nature, cultivating loving-kindness, compassion, joyful empathy, and equanimity in daily interactions, and using nature as a context to reconnect with these qualities, even in small, ordinary moments.

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A thoughtful interview series exploring spirituality across traditions, featuring authors, scholars, teachers, and practitioners who bring psychological, philosophical, and social perspectives to inner growth and outer action. Episodes weave conversations on love, mindfulness, interfaith engagement, social transformation, and contemplative practice, often connecting ancient wisdom with modern life, education, and activism. Noteworthy are guests who bridge academic rigor with experiential spirituality, and discussions that openly address topics like safe spiritual communities, awakening, and democratic mindfulness. Listeners who want practical guidance for integrating spirituality with daily life, social issues, and professional work may fin... more

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