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05/01/2024

#12. Tim Burnette // The Way Collective

Our new friend Tim is a writer, philosopher, contemplative, and teacher from Santa Barbara, California. If you're in the deconstructed Christian space and you're unsure how to proceed, Tim has some reassuring words for you and is helping to usher in the new wave of spirituality we definitely need, now more than ever. You can find Tim Burnette and The Way Collective at waycollective.org and tdburnette.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

05/01/2024

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1 hr
10/22/2025

S2E4: Cultivate Bend // Paul Evers & Katie Thomson

Paul Evers (Crux Fermentation Project) and Katie Thomson (SquareBaby) come on Ground to talk about Cultivate Bend, and amazing trade organization focused on enriching the natural products CPG sector. This was such a great conversation about the entrepreneur's journey and the struggles people can feel with what at times feels like an uphill battle. In a sector creating products the planet and its people desperately need, entrepreneurs like you need help and encouragement. That's where Cultivate Bend is bridging the gap. Here are links to connect with Katie's work, Paul's work, Cultivate Bend itself, and our sponsor Thump Coffee: Paul's Amazing Brewery:https://www.instagram.com/cruxfermentationproject/ Katie's Brand, SquareBaby:https://www.instagram.com/squarebabyfood/https://squarebaby.com/ Cultivate Bend:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatebend/https://www.cultivatebend.com/ Thump:https://www.instagram.com/thumpcoffee/https://www.thumpcoffee.com/ -------------------------------- Cultivate Bend is a mutual benefit trade organization (501(c)(6) rooted in the vibrant community of Central Oregon. We are dedicated to fostering connection, collaboration, and sustainable practices within the natural products CPG sector. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, our organization serves as a dynamic hub for professionals, businesses, and enthusiasts committed to promoting health-conscious and environmentally-friendly products. Whether you’re a seasoned industry expert or a budding entrepreneur, we offer a space to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful partnerships. Together, we are building a sustainable future, one natural product at a time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

10/22/2025

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59 min
08/05/2024

#15. Judson Davis PhD // God's Lucid Dream

My wannabe buddhist friend and I discovered and read through a pretty wild article together, "I Am Become Death: Vishnu's Lucid Dream and the Ending of Time." You know, just the kind of stuff you probably do with your pub friends too, right? The article (available here) delved into many of the themes that had been weighing on my mind (and still do), so I reached out to the author, Dr Judson Davis PhD, and he agreed to come on the podcast! I kind of still can't believe it. At this moment of Kairos, the potential for expanded and enlightened human consciousness at the collective level is not only possible, but as this article asserts, necessary for our survival and for a dimension beyond our own to permeate our everyday reality in increasing measure. Let's explore what such a dimension and such a realization—heaven on earth—might look like, together. ————— Details from Judson Davis PhD: Organization: The Institute of East-West Interdisciplinary Studies Email: judsondavisphd@gmail.com Website links: https://www.east-westinstitute.com/bio https://www.east-westinstitute.com/courses https://www.east-westinstitute.com/counseling Other authors and personalities mentioned: Christopher Bache Stanislav Grof (pioneer of Holotropic Breathwork) Jiddu Krishnamurti Sri Aurobindo David Bohm (author of "Wholeness and The Implicate Order") This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

08/05/2024

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1h 35m
07/09/2025

#18. SunWhore // Natalie Collier

SunWhores and SunBois, join the challenge while it's still free at sunwhore.co or by following Natalie on Instagram @natthesunwhore ! Feel better than you thought was possible simply by making very, very small lifestyle changes. Get back in tune with your body and with your intuition. It's all about the D. (vitamin D, that is!) https://www.instagram.com/natthesunwhore/ https://sunwhore.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

07/09/2025

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36 min
03/28/2024

#10. Banned on TikTok?! (The Religion Business) // Mini-Episode

Just days after Chris Ayoub recorded his interview with us about the upcoming docuseries, The Religion Business, TRB's TikTok account was permanently banned. The reason? "Drugs, Alcohol, Contraband, and Hate Speech - Creating an unsafe environment on the platform." Please follow, repost, and tell your friends all The Religion Business and spread this important message. Getting banned like this is only confirmation of how important their work really is. https://www.thereligionbusiness.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/religionbusiness | https://twitter.com/religionbiz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

03/28/2024

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11 min
03/18/2024

#9. The Religion Business // Chris Ayoub

Coming Summer/Fall 2024, The Religion Business docuseries ( https://thereligionbusiness.com ) is exactly the kind of expository work that restores our faith in the world. If you are looking for a sobering look at what real change looks like, and a plan with simple ways you can get involved in creating meaningful change in our institutions, look no further! Chris is an absolute bulldog entrepreneur and an Air Force veteran with a passion for creating accountability structures in the world's power structures and establishments. Working with Nathan Apffel, and Emmy award winning producer, over a decade of collective research, interviews, etc., this film is for everybody. https://www.instagram.com/religionbusiness/ @religionbusiness on IG This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

03/18/2024

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55 min
06/19/2024

#14. Natalie Collier // Dreams Come True

Ready to hear about a National-Lampoon-level road trip? Hear the riveting story of 6 people, 2 dogs, a 26 foot Uhaul and a **GMC ACADIAAAAA* trekking 3000 miles across the country to live in beautiful Bend, Oregon! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

06/19/2024

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1h 13m
12/09/2023

#1. William Collier // Deconstruction Story

The very first episode of Ground! (brought to you by Cathedral Project) Hi. I'm William Collier, founder of Cathedral Project, and I'm here to share the story of my deconstruction. Hear the tale of fundamental Christian upbringing coupled with purity culture and leadership conditioning, and how these factors led to many difficulties - including an identity crisis - but paved the way for a spiritual awakening. We'll end with a lovingkindness meditation of forgiveness. Atonement: I'll shine some light on childhood conditioning not to trust my own mind and heartPurity Culture: hear my experience with learning not to trust my own body and how the christian glorification of marriage as an institution acts as a tool to subjugate people to this dayChurch: it's funny how we often hear it taught that the church in the second chapter of Acts is our ultimate model (they shared everything in common to the point there was no need among them), yet the modern church tends to abandon this model as "idealistic" in favor of free market capitalismMysticism and Universalism: if no one is truly doomed to a literal hell for all eternity, a lot of doctrines used to push church discipline fall apart fast. Jesus showed us with John on the Jordan River that God is as available to us as water; as the life of Jesus shows us, the message of no longer needing an intermediary is earth shattering (and not everyone wants you to preach that way). Recognizing Jesus - a human being - as our high priest at home here inside us, one with our own souls...it changes everything.Forgiveness: "What you resist not only persists, but will grow in size." - Carl Jung // Yes, we need to validate the negative effect of our experiences, but that does not mean we need to spend time re-traumatizing ourselves with their memory. Forgiveness frees us from our suffering and opens new channels of positive energy inside us. It's no wonder Christ's model of forgiveness and his non-violent method go hand in hand with key messages from the world's great religions. This is the way.More to come! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

12/09/2023

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35 min
02/04/2025

#17. The Union of East & West

The importance of realizing the kingdom of God "at hand", "within you" is more relevant now than ever. If we allow ourselves to entertain an Eastern perspective, not only will we align more with the findings of quantum physics—we will also gain deeper insight into the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

02/04/2025

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23 min
12/19/2023

#2. Zach Wheeler // Deconstruction Story

Zach Wheeler is a musician with lots of ministry experience in the church and on the mission field—a smart, insightful, hilarious person. Zach served under Mike Bickle and Dalton Lifsey through FAI, a ministry partnered with IHOPKC... both of which are at the center of yet another sexual scandal involving Christian leadership. Hear Zach's account of working under these men who exhibited behaviors leading to the all-too-familiar extramarital affairs and abuses of power which seem to be disqualifying semi-famous pastors from ministry on a weekly basis. Zach shares his story of personal development, of leaving missions work, and eventually tapering off church attendance altogether. We hope you'll find his story helpful and you'll no doubt be touched at how hard he has fought to hold bitterness at bay. As always, we'll close with an effort to look toward forgiveness, and this time with a guided Tonglen meditation. https://cathedralproject.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

12/19/2023

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1h 44m

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#12. Tim Burnette // The Way Collective

S2E4: Cultivate Bend // Paul Evers & Katie Thomson

#15. Judson Davis PhD // God's Lucid Dream

#18. SunWhore // Natalie Collier

#10. Banned on TikTok?! (The Religion Business) // Mini-Episode

#9. The Religion Business // Chris Ayoub

#14. Natalie Collier // Dreams Come True

#1. William Collier // Deconstruction Story

#17. The Union of East & West

#2. Zach Wheeler // Deconstruction Story

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