Inquire Within Podcast

Cardell and Alexander Smith are a father son team that lead retreats for gay men.  Although Cardell is straight, he has worked closely with his son Alexander to develop a program called Quantum Life Changes, which used the power of the mind to help men heal physically, mentally and emotionally.In this interview this father and son team share their story, which lead from an oppressive religious past to acceptance and ultimately to a powerful and loving partnership that is having ripple effects throughout the gay community. Sync with iPod ResourcesQuantum Life Changes Website

Dr. Kevin Barrows is the founding director of Mindfulness Programs at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine in San Francisco.  He works to combine mindful meditation practices with conventional western therapies and is involved in an exciting study exploring meditation as a treatment for HIV.If  you or someone you know is HIV+ and would like to learn more about the study Dr. Barrows is conducting, You can call The Staying Well Project at 415-353-9744 Sync with iPod ResourcesThe Osher CenterThe Staying Well Project

Anoop Kumar Bedula is a good friend of mine who lives in Rishikesh India.  With his family, he has worked with some of India’s poorest children to offer them an education, basic health care and healthy meals.      Recently my students at Yoga Tree in San Francisco helped me to raise over $2500 in a effort to support his efforts.  In this interview Anoop talks about how the school has grown from five students to over eighty and what is needed to continue to this important work.  The interview was recorded on my recent trip to India. Sync with iPod Contact AnoopWatch a Video of the Children

Robert Perry is the founder of The Circle of Atonement and a well-known teacher of A Course in Miracles. He is also the author of countless books on The Course.  In part three of this three-part interview, Robert explores the history of A Course in Miracles and some of the legal issues surrounding it. Sync with iPod ResourcesCircle of Atonement WebsiteArticlesThe Earlier Versions and the Editing of A Course in Miracles by Robert PerryAnd Now It Belongs to the World by Robert PerrySuggested ReadingPath of Light by Robert PerryOther Course Related Books

Robert Perry is the founder of The Circle of Atonement and a well-known teacher of A Course in Miracles. He is also the author of countless books on The Course.  In part two of this three-part interview, Robert explores differences and similarities between traditional Christianity and A Course in Miracles. Sync with iPod ResourcesCircle of Atonement WebsiteArticles What if Jesus Really Did Write This? by Robert PerryWhat Was the Meaning of the Empty Tomb? by Robert PerryA Joint Portrait of Jesus by Robert PerryWho Was the Jesus of History and Did He Write A Course in Miracles? by Robert PerryHow the Course Views the Bible by Allen WatsonSuggested ReadingSeeing the Bible Differently by Allen WatsonPath of Light by Robert PerryOther Course Related Books

Robert Perry is the founder of The Circle of Atonement and a well-known teacher of A Course in Miracles. He is also the author of countless books on The Course.  In part one of this three-part interview, Robert explains what A Course in Miracles is and some of its basic tenets. Sync with iPod ResourcesCircle of Atonement WebsiteWhat is A Course in Miracles (excerpt from Path of Light.)Suggested ReadingPath of Light by Robert PerryOther Course Related Books

Donald Abrams, MD, is Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, Chief of Hematology/Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital and Director of Clinical Programs at the Osher Center. Dr. Abrams completed an associate fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona and has a long history evaluating complementary and alternative therapies. These investigations have included mind-body treatments, botanical therapies, medical use of marijuana, and Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal therapies. Sync with iPod ResourcesThe Osher CenterMy Interview with Jerry Lynn

Lance Centanni-Sachs an twenty-four year old American who spent several years in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.  Like may westerners who are involved in Buddhist meditation and yoga, he felt drawn to travel to India.  What sets him apart is that he took vows and lived as a monk.  Now he is back in San Francisco.  In this podcast he shares his fascinating story about self-discovery and spiritual grow in the mountains of northern India and Nepal. Contact LanceSync With Your iPod Resources Kopan Monastery  Tushita MonasteryBooksHow to Meditate by Kathleen McDonaldThe Essential Nectar by Geshe RabtenThe Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path of Enlightenment by Tsong-Kha-Pa

Wade Imre Morissette is a well known yoga teacher and musician from Canada and the twin brother of Alanis Morissette.  He has studied both yoga and chanting in India and North America and he has several yoga DVDs available.His first chanting CD, 'Sargam: Scales of Music', has become a cult classic among Kirtan fans.  Now, his second CD has been released entitled 'Strong as Diamonds'. Sync with iPod Visit Wades WebsiteWade's MusicStrong as DiamondsSargam: Scales of MusicWade on iTunes

The practice of yoga has many benefits; physical, mental and emotional.  All of these benefits are the result of a purification on the energetic level.  In PART TWO of this two part talk, Darren explores the seven major energy centers know as chakras, the unique qualities of each one and various yoga poses that can be used to stimulate and balance each chakra.Sync with iPodRecommended ReadingWheels of Life by Anodea JudithEastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea JudithAnatomy of the Spirit by Caroline MyssHands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennen

Michael Franti is the front many for the band Spearhead and is a world famous musician and peace activist.  His music blends funk, rock, reggae, jazz and folk and his lyrics are both political and deeply spiritual.In addition to his work with Spearhead, he is also the driving force behind, Power to the Peaceful, which supports world peace efforts.  Recently he traveled to the war-torn Middle East to make the documentary, I Know I'm Not Alone.Power to the Peaceful Benefit at Yoga TreeMichaelâ��s WebsitesMichael Franti & SpearheadPower to The PeacefulI Know I'm Not Alone Documentary Sync with iPod Michael's MusicOn iTunesOn Amazon

Matt is a transgender man who is a third year law student.  After graduating he plans to work for a public interest law firm serving the LGBT community. He has worked for a variety of social justice organizations and is a former member of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission's LGBT Advisory Committee, and was formerly on the Board of the Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California.  He is a current member of the California State Bar's Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination.  Matt has dedicated his life to securing the human rights of sexual and gender minorities, to his yoga practice, and (perhaps most importantly) to the New York Yankees. Sync with Your iPod ResourcesCivil Rights Groups:Transgender Law CenterThe National Center for Transgender EqualityThe Transgender Law and Policy InstituteSocial and Support Groups:FTM San FranciscoFemale to Male InternationalTransgender San FranciscoGeneral Information Groups:The Center for Gender SanityThe World Professio

In 2002, Justin Cannon began his own personal quest for knowledge in what is representative of a growing number of gay Christians seeking to know what the Bible says about homosexuality. What he discovered through in-depth Bible study began his personal journey out of the shadows of self-hate and lies, and resulted in the publication of his book â��The Bible, Christianity, & Homosexuality".  He has also founded TruthSetsFree.net and a dating site for gay and lesbian Christians.ResourcesContact JustinTruthSetsFree.netRainbow Christians

The practice of yoga has many benefits; physical, mental and emotional.  All of these benefits are the result of a purification on the energetic level.  In part one of this two part talk, Darren explores the basic tenets of this 'energy anatomy' covering topics such as prana, the energy pathways, kundalini and shakitipat.Sync with iPodRecommended ReadingWheels of Life by Anodea JudithEastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea JudithAnatomy of the Spirit by Caroline MyssHands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennen

Brett Dennen is one of the most talented singers to come along in a while.  His music has been compared to Rufus Wainwright, Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman.  The lyrics to his songs are full of emotional honesty and spiritual depth.  His music has been featured on the hit TV show Grey’s Anatomy.  His third CD, So Much More was recently released.ResourcesBrett’s WebsiteBrett’s MySpace PageBrett on YouTube The Mosaic Project Sync with iPod Purchase Brett’s MusicBrett on iTunesBrett on Amazon

Marcell Shriver, a New Jersey resident, is your average woman.  She goes to church, is a mother and has lived a fairly quiet life.  Her story is very inspiring, however.  Her son, Todd, is a soldier in Iraq and to help keep him and others in the "hot zone" safe, she has come up with a unique idea--Silly String.  Silly String, those cans of spray string that you may remember from childhood, can be used by soldiers in the field to detect trip wire bombs.  She has started a drive with the help of her husband, her church and thousands of people all around the United States to send as much of Silly String as she can to Iraq.Her story is touching and beautiful, and it reminds us all that the smallest gift can make the biggest difference.ResourcesMarcell is looking for the names of soldiers in Iraq to whom she can send care packages of Silly String.  Please email her if you know someone.Please send donations of money or Silly String to:Marcell Shriverc/o Saint Luke�s Church55 Warwick RoadStratford, NJ 08084Yo

Joel Kramer is one of the most well-known yoga teachers in the United States. He has been teaching yoga since the �60s and has greatly influenced the work of many of the big-name yoga teachers of this generation. After contributing major articles to Yoga Journal and traveling the world teaching, he stopped in 1982 to pursue his writing and other work and interests. Now this revolutionary teacher is back teaching, giving talks and workshops on spirituality, the yoga of mind, physical yoga, and with his partner Diana Alstad on the yoga of relationship.In this podcast interview Joel talks about his evolutionary vision of yoga and the evolution of yoga in the West, as well as its importance in helping to transform individuals and our world in this time of great challenges and change.ResourcesJoel Kramer's WebsiteEmail JoelPurchase Joel's BooksThe Guru PapersThe Passionate Mind Sync with Your iPod

Untitled Document Luane Beck Luane Beck is an actress, screenwriter and director.  She directed the 2003 critically acclaimed film Intentions  along with the documentary River Team which looks at environmental issues. Luane’s latest documentary, God and Gays: Bridging the Gap offers a look at the movement of queer people who are both open about their sexuality and practicing Christians. Visit the God and Gays website where you can view the trailer for the film, purchace the DVD, Contact Luane and find many useful resouces for queer and queer-friendly Christians. Sync With Your iPod     xxxxxxxxxxxx      

Untitled Document Mark Coleman Contact Mark Coleman Visit Mark's Website  Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mark Coleman is the author of the new book, Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery. He has worked alongside Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein, and Sharon Salzberg. He has had a meditation practice for 25 years, primarily within the Insight Meditation tradition but also influenced by Advantage and Dzogchen teachings. For the past eight years, he has conducted meditation retreats in the wilderness (in the UK, India and the USA), combining his Buddhist practice with nature and environmental activism. Mark is a workshop leader and Staff Dharma Teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California, and he is a regular guest teacher at retreat centers around the U.S. Sync With iPod     xxxxxxxxxxxx      

Untitled Document Jason Bermas Loose Change, a documentary about 9/11 is one of the most downloaded video on the Internet.  This highly controversial film makes some wild assertions that fly in the face of common beliefs about that tragic day.  The filmmakers use live news footage, reports from mainstream news sources, and interviews with so-called experts to suggest that: •A missile, not a commercial jet, hit the Pentagon. •Non-commercial planes hit the World Trade Center towers. •Explosives planted inside the trade center were what brought down the towers rather than burning jet fuel. •The plane that crashed in Pennsylvania did not really crash, but rather landed in Ohio. •Many of the 19 hijackers are still alive. •Members of the Bush Administration, not Al Qaida and Osama bin Laden were behind the attacks. Of course this is in stark contrast to the findings of the 9/11 commission report and, according to mainstream media reporting, is completely false.    That