RockneCAST

Rockne Cole
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RockneCAST

RockneCAST is a wellness podcast covering philosophy, history, habits, books, spirituality and wellness practices relating to optimizing the mind, body, and spirit.

  1. 2 HR. AGO

    The JFK Assassination Will be "Solved" in 2025 (#293, 27 Feb. 2025)

    Just watched three really good documentaries on James Files (admitted grassy knoll shooter), Chauncey Holt (CIA Contract worker behind knoll), and Zach Shelton (FBI agent investigating the Mob/JFK link). I don't put my thumb on the scale whether any of those documentaries are true or false as such. Rather, I argue that we'll be able to assign probability assessments to their reliability. How? By one simple metric: whether factual statements been subsequently corroborated by subsequent disclosures not available to general public. Try it out. Ask Grok or any AI to rank reliability of JFK witnesses by subsequent confirmation. Eventually, this approach will give us a confidence level approaching Biden laptop or COVID origins.

    40 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    C.S. Lewis - What Happens When Man Abolishes Man (#292, 21 Feb. 2025)

    In this final episode of this three part series on Lewis' book, The Abolition of Man, I explore why Lewis cared so much about preserving the Way, the Source, the Tree of Life. Whatever you call It, the Source of all living things and values, you cut down at your own peril. The stakes are high, not only for us individually, but for our civilization. The Tree preserves our Freedom. Cutting it down, regardless of our intent, will enslave us. This book should be read, over, over, and over again because it allows us to see that battle playing out right now between the forces of Good and Evil.

    50 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    C.S. Lewis - The Way (#291, 20 Feb. 2025)

    In this second episode of a three part series, I explore the Way, the second chapter of C.S. Lewis' book, The Abolition of Man. Lewis argues for the acknowledgement of what he calls the Way or the Tao. He begins with a quote from Confucius, "It is upon the Trunk upon which the Gentlemen works." In this episode, I ride along with Lewis as he examines the Trunk and the importance of remembering the Trunk as we explore the branches of the Tree of Life. "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12

    38 min

  4. FEB 18

    C.S. Lewis - Men Without Chests (#290, 18 Feb. 2025)

    My friend Kevin recommended C.S. Lewis' book, The Abolition of Man. I read it and was surprised by what I found. This episode is the first of a three part series on this book. We'll cover what Lewis means by "men without chests", Star Trek, Ron DeSantis, and the Taoist conception of the way. Lewis' embrace of Eastern philosophy resonates with my study and desire to merge the best of the East with Western tradition. In the next episode, we'll cover the "trunk" the ultimate source of Truth in the Tree of Life.

    40 min

  5. FEB 14

    Sacred Christian Breathwork (#289, 14 Feb. 2025)

    Why isn't breathwork a more central part of Christian practice? This is my attempt to answer that question. It most certainly should be brought from the periphery to the center of sacred Christian practice. Breath is life. Breathwork animates the soul, connects us to the Divine, and aligns our spirit to serve His holy purpose. In this episode, I explore this question with Genesis 2:7, John 20:19-23, and the work of Carl Jung. We'll also briefly detour into the work of CS Lewis's book, "The Abolition of Man." Infinite gratitude to our Buddhist brother, Thich Nhat Hanh, for teaching me this ancient sacred practice. Christians should embrace breathwork to activate the mind, the body and the spirit.

    28 min

  6. FEB 13

    Living Waters (#288, 13 Feb. 2025)

    This is the second episode on three part series on three words: light, water, and breath. These are three words that I never connected to Christianity. They are now central to why I go and why you should too. Experience the river of life by going to church. We cover two verses on water John 4:14 and John 7:37-38. I also offer a suggestion to Lutherans. We need to start sprinkling water like Catholics at the beginning of the service to cleanse our self for worship. Finally, I cover the last paragraph in Norman Maclean's book, "A River Runs Through It." I am inspired by waters.

    32 min

  7. FEB 11

    Light (#287, 11 Feb. 2025)

    In this episode, we explore Light of all Lights, a beacon amidst the Darkness. This is an attempt to answer the why question. Genesis 1:3-4 Matthew 5:15-16 (my favorite) John 9:5 John 8:12 Use your gifts and let your light shine. Read about the physical and mental health benefits of light inCircadian Codeby Dr. Satchin Panda.

    31 min

  8. FEB 7

    Christian Mantras: Philippians 4:13 (#286, 7 Feb. 2025)

    Have you ever tried Christian mantras? You should. Feel and experience, the Light every single day. In this episode, I explore Philippians 4:13's powerful verse, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." I learned about this verse through Norman Vincent Peale's book, "The Power of Positive Thinking." Though he didn't call them "mantras", Peale used them as such, repeating these verses of positivity throughout the day. Begin with this verse and try it this week!! Try it.

    23 min
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RockneCAST is a wellness podcast covering philosophy, history, habits, books, spirituality and wellness practices relating to optimizing the mind, body, and spirit.

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  • Creator
    Rockne Cole
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    295
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    © Rockne Cole
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