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The Free Radical Podcast

Swami Padmanabha
Krishna
Omnipotence
Suffering
Love
Gaudiya Vaishnavism
The Problem Of Evil
Vedanta
Karma
Theodicy
Krishna Consciousness
Vaishnavism
Open and Relational Theology
Parenthood
Bhakti
Brahman
Uncontrolling Love
Spiritual Direction
Divine Love
God
Spirituality

The Free Radical Podcast is a creative encounter among like-minded and like-hearted spirits, regardless of their background or affiliation—or even non-affiliation. Following the call of our 21st Century spirituality, we embrace a trans-institutional commitment to spirituality rather than an institutionalized version of it. It is not so much about the demarkation of buildings but the exploration of... more

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In this episode of The Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha sits down with a dear friend and brother, Sanan—a servant leader, community builder, and deep listener whose presence speaks as powerfully as his words.

Sanan has been walking a spiritua... more

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In this Free Radical Podcast episode, Hari-kirtan, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher, author, and long-time practitioner whose work bridges traditional wisdom and contemporary inquiry, joins us for an engaging conversation.

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In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we sit down with Kenneth (Harry) Oldmeadow—author, scholar, and lifelong explorer of the world’s wisdom traditions.

Carried to India as a baby and raised there through his first decade, Oldmeadow’s early... more

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In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we continue our ongoing dialogue with reality—an ever-unfolding attempt to understand our place in the world and beyond it.

Joining the conversation is Giri Govardhan Prabhu, whose journey in the Gaudiya... more

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In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha sits down with Mike Petrow — Christian contemplative scholar, Jungian specialist, spiritual director, and close collaborator of Father Richard Rohr at the Center for Action and Contemplati... more

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In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha sits down with Arjuna—devotee, podcaster, and creator of Theology Unleashed. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Arjuna has been practicing bhakti-yoga for 15 years, grew up in a Christian bac... more

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In this episode, Swami Padmanabha sits down with Francis X. Clooney, Jesuit priest, scholar, and Parkman Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. A pioneer in comparative theology, Professor Clooney has spent decades engaging Hindu and Chris... more

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In this episode, Swami Padmanabha is joined by Lily Seto, seasoned professional coach, mentor coach, and coaching supervisor with nearly two decades of global experience.

Lily shares her profound insights on:

* What coaching truly is and how it... more

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Lily Seto
Seasoned professional coach, mentor coach, and coaching supervisor.
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Episode: What Coaching Really Is (and Isn’t) | The Free Radical Podcast #54 — Lily Seto, Sept 17, 2025
Father Richard Rohr
Globally recognized Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher
Founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation
Episode: The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter | The Free Radical Podcast #50—Fr. Richard Rohr, 7/16
Yogeshwar Das
An educator and biographer with extensive works on spirituality and the Holocaust.
Episode: THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #43 | Faith, Science & the Consciousness Puzzle — Yogesvara April 2, 2024
Maitri Goswami
Vaishnavian scholar of Vedanta, Bharatiya culture and Sanskrit scriptures, and a teacher at the Sri Vallabhacharya Vidya Pith in Gujarat and the University of Mumbai.
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Episode: THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #36 | Pushti Marg meets Gaudiya Vaishnavism | Maitri Goswami - 12/18/24

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Swami Padmanabha
Swami Padmanabha is an author, monk, and spiritual mentor known for promoting a trans-institutional approach to spirituality. His conversations encourage multifaceted insights into spirituality, personal growth, and ethics, fostering a nurturing space for collective introspection.
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THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #37 | Yoga, Vedanta, and the Modern Mind | Siddhartha Krishna - 1/1/25
Q: Can you share a personal teaching within yoga or Vedanta that you have wrestled with?
Siddhartha recalls struggling with the interpretation of Mahavakyas which initially seemed egoistic but later understood as representing deeper truths of non-attachment.
What Coaching Really Is (and Isn’t) | The Free Radical Podcast #54 — Lily Seto, Sept 17, 2025
Q: What's the biggest misconception people have about coaching?
That we're telling people what to do.
Personal & Impersonal: In Search of a Harmonious Absolute| Free Radical Podcast #51—Swami Medhananda
Q: How will you define a hermitage?
It's a place where an individual largely lives alone, but others are welcome to visit.
Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar—a Love Story | Francis X Clooney—Free Radical Podcast 10/1/25
Q: How do you look back on your choices today?
As part of a divine providence, where many things have aligned despite unforeseen challenges.
Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar—a Love Story | Francis X Clooney—Free Radical Podcast 10/1/25
Q: What does love mean to you at this point in your life?
An active commitment to a way of life, encompassing self-giving and a deep connection to God and others.

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Exploring the intersections of spirituality, psychology, and philosophy, the content fosters an atmosphere of inclusive dialogue and transformative understanding among participants. Through a rich tapestry of discussions, themes such as love, grief, personal growth, and the dynamics of interfaith relationships are examined, highlighting the complexities of spiritual and ethical identity. Unique to the experience is the emphasis on collective introspection, where the act of sharing personal narratives and insights is viewed as a profound means of enriching individual spiritual journeys. The approach taken encourages listeners to challenge conventional frameworks and embrace a broader understanding of their own spirituality, nurturing a sense... more

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