Mystic-skeptic Radio Show

In this week show our topic is Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Our guest is Joe Balog, who obtained a B.A. in Sustainable Business and took several courses on this subject. In spring 2017 a representative of the maligned conglomerate Monsanto appeared in the TV show 'Bill Nye Saves the World' which is available on Netflix. During the episode entitled "More Food, Less Hype" host Bill Nye pushes the consumption of GMOs and portrays Monsanto as a victim of bad press. He also shows no scientific data to support his claims that GMOs are good for society and that there is nothing wrong with them. In our show we usually debunk conspiracies, but in this case we must side with people who demonize GMOs as Bill Nye in his popular show claims to be scientific, but supports a positive perspective regarding GMOs with no scientific data, experiments or new information. This is what alternative new sources would call disinformation. Especially, as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology

In this week’s show we present another audio documentary regarding the shared heritage between Jews and Christians. We discuss the different rites practiced by Judaism, Catholicism and Eastern Christianity.Our featured guests Sam Granger, Joe Balog and I discuss different interpretations such as the burning bush with the Madonna and child. The virgin symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament. In church history there is a division of the Apostolic, Patristic, medieval and modern periods. We also discussed personal revelation. In Judaism Moses is seen as a legal codifier and prophet however in the New Testament book of Hebrews, usually attributed to Apostle Paul says the following “He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward” (Hebrews 11:26). The Orthodox Church architectural design includes a screen of Icons that separates their Holy of Holies from their naïve. We discussed the character of Melchizedek

In this week’s show we present another audio documentary regarding the shared heritage between Jews and Christians. We discuss the different rites practiced by Judaism, Catholicism and Eastern Christianity.Our featured guests Sam Granger, Joe Balog and I discuss different interpretations such as the burning bush with the Madonna and child. The virgin symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament. In church history there is a division of the Apostolic, Patristic, medieval and modern periods. We also discussed personal revelation. In Judaism Moses is seen as a legal codifier and prophet however in the New Testament book of Hebrews, usually attributed to Apostle Paul says the following “He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward” (Hebrews 11:26). The Orthodox Church architectural design includes a screen of Icons that separates their Holy of Holies from their naïve. We discussed the character of Melchizedek

In this week’s show our guest Angela Fama, an interdisciplinary photo based artist. Born in Tennessee, she was raised in Ontario and Zimbabwe, Ms. Fama currently lives in Vancouver, BC. She is interested in exploring the tension inherent in our collective desire for both the temporal and transcendent. She investigates themes of meaning, emotion, memory and change. Ms. Fama is often found burrowing through the endless excess, finding substance and beauty in the overlooked or forgotten.During her interview she describes herself as a third culture kid, we discuss gender identity, he project "what is love," other projects including one about death, and how she supports her artistic projects through fundraising through kickstarter.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Am

In this week’s show we continue discussing the Star Wars saga, this time with the founder of StarWars LatinAmerica Diego Galvan. The title of his site includes the following tag line: Information about the most successful Saga of all time. We discuss the large number of fans in Chile and other Central and South American countries, the impact of the Star Wars series in international pop culture and how this mythology is related to contemporary issues. Including how Star Wars could be interpreted as a symbol of American influence in the world.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We hav

In this week’s show our guest is Peter E. Tarlow a rabbi who served as executive director of the Texas A&M Hillel Jewish student group from 1983 to 2013. He is the founder of the center for Crypto-Jewish studies now known as the Center for Latino-Jewish Relations. during his time at Texas A&M University Rabbi Tarlow taught both Sociology and Philosophy. He is an expert on Sephardic and Crypto-Jewish history and organizes conference on Crypto-Jewish studies throughout Texas. At this time Rabbi Tarlow helps new Jewish communities founded by descendants of Spanish-Portuguese Conversos, those forcibly baptized and persecuted by the inquisition throughout the Spanish-speaking world including Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru.The following lecture on the topic of Crypto-Jews especially in Central and South America was delivered at the B’nei Anusim Center for Education of Dallas with an introduction by Rabbi Juan Bejarano-Gutierrez its leader.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders

In this week's show our guest Alexander Pineda, a culinary chef and founder of Clutch City Cuisine. His goal is to help people understand the diversity of food, pastries and people that are in his hometown. After years working for diverse restaurants and hotels he decided to quit his job as a chef and to provide culinary services including reviews, food blogging, classes, recipes and catering to the world and help reconnect people with the richness of the culinary field and the many types foods from all cultures. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on t

Many books have been written about Jesus' heritage, but a few about his followers background. In this narration of Dr. Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez' book Forgotten Origins: The Jewish history of Early Christianity, I lend my voice to produce an audiobook of the introduction and first chapter. This audiobook discusses important aspects of the search for the historical Jesus and different sources which describe his followers' membership in the Israelite community of that time.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human traffickin

In this week’s show our guest is Clara Goodwin. A candidate for precinct chair in Houston, TX, she is part of the growing number of women who have been inspirited to run for office due to the Trump administration. We start the program with a recording of her open house event and then move on to an interview where she shares her background and past involvement in politics. Originally involved with “Pantsuit Nation” and then “Pantsuit Republic” both Hillary Clinton based initiatives; Clara describes the importance of political involvement, the issue of districting in Houston and the overall American gerrymandering process.Election Resources:https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Pagehttps://www.fec.gov/data/http://www.thecaucus.org/https://now.org/http://houstonfoodnotbombs.org/http://www.indivisiblehouston.org/Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouT

In this week’s show our guest is Candice Holloway, a Licensed Professional Counselor, who is in private practice and a therapist for the University of the Houston. She is a former employee of the Houston Area Women’s Center.During our program we discuss important information that can help raise awareness about the sexual assault of minors. We explore important issues, such as the controversy about Judge Roy Moore run for election to the case of Larry Nassar. One accused of pursuing underage women and the other molesting young athletes when he was supposed to provide external medical treatment with permission of the parents.Ms. Holloway explains the way these acts affected number people and how the power differential between the perpetrator and the survivors plays a role. Below are some articles of interest regarding this topic:http://time.com/3001785/todd-akin-legitimate-rape-msnbc-child-of-rape/https://massappeal.com/alex-marlow-breitbart-rape/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/larry-nassar-gets-another-40

In this week’s show our topic is healthy and unhealthy forms of spirituality. In my most personal episode so far I share my experiences as a Chaplain or pastoral care provider. In my work in hospitals and hospices I often come across healthy and unhealthy forms of spirituality. One factor that is often discussed in Pastoral Care Education is hopefulness as a measuring rod for someone’s spiritual and emotional health. The way we manage our emotional responses has a lot to do with our spiritual balance and health.During this show we explore the communal origin of religion which comes from the act of binding together, collecting and solidifying and internalizing a deep inner essence of who we are in relation to tradition and others. Part of spiritual growth is to know which beliefs are unassailable or embedded and which are assailable or we are able to reflect on them. Religion is often described as an organized set of beliefs and reflecting about them is what separates the religious/devout from cult-members and

In this week’s show we present you with part two of our conversation about protesting and ways to engage in politics including prayer, meditation, legislation, education & exerting pressure on politicians. We delve into this subject as our country is plunging into a demoralized political situation.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mi

In this week’s show we discuss protesting and ways to engage in politics including prayer, meditation, legislation, education & exerting pressure on politicians. We delve into this subject as our country is plunging into a demoralized political situation. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

We start the second half of our third season discussing the redeeming aspects and issues of the latest installment in the StarWars saga. We look back at the hero journey of Anakin and Luke Skywalker and how this movie turns the beloved younger Skywalker Jedi into a hermit, who turns out to be even less likable than the anti-hero who becomes Darth Vader in the prequels. Joe Balog and I explore the New Age elements of this version of StarWars which seems to undermine the original Zen mysticism of the previous films. The rigorous training of Jedi order is also dismissed and new “force” powers are introduced in this movie which anyone can tap into with no effort. We ask ourselves what is the new director's intention in destroying the StarWars mythology? Was his goal to make the story more contemporary?How are fans supposed to stay interested if this movie departs from the morality play and becomes absurd?, etc. We try to answer these and more questions on this week show…Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs

In this week's show our guest is Rabbi Samantha Safran who holds a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters as well as a rabbinical title from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) in Philadelphia. We discuss the concept of Messiah or Meshiach in Jewish thought and explore the expectation of the Israelites after the destruction of the second Jerusalem temple. Rabbi Safran explains how the concept of Messiah developed over the time. We also explore biblical books such as Daniel and the Davidic dynasty and its impact on messianic expectations. Throughout Jewish history, there have been different figures who have claimed this title including Bar Kochba and Shabbetai Zevi. We also reviewed the ideas behind the book: There is no Messiah…and you’are it: The Stunning Transformation of Judaism's Most Provocative Idea by Rabbi Robert N. Levin. We conclude the interview by looking at contemporary perspectives of this concept including how Zionism and Secularism have influenced modern Judaism.Mystic-Skeptic R

In this week's show we discuss the current state of the National Democratic Party with Tennessee delegate Bob Hayes. As a member of the Lawrence County Democratic Party he explores the difficulty in overcoming the Trump agenda, the struggles within the party and the successes they had in the last election.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-s

In this week's show our guest is Dr. Jonathan Roth. He received a second lieutenant designation from the Empire State Military Academy and earned a Ph.D. in Ancient History from Columbia University's History program. He has taught at Tulane University in New Orleans and served as Chair of the History Department of San Jose University in California in the past. Since 1999 he has been the Director of the department's Burdick Military History Project.During our program we discussed the role of the Roman army in military history, it's impact on world history and how race and ethnicity were perceived in antiquity.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa G

In this week's show our guest is Joe Balog our contributor who shares about his pursuit of veganism. We explore the claims of ChristianVeg.org (The Christian Vegetarian Association or CVA) Which is an international,non-denomination ministry of Christians who respectfully encourage healthy, God-honoring plant-based nutrition. Although we did not contact them for the show their pamphlet inspired this show. We talk about the scientific, social and religious implications of being vegan including theories about Jesus and his disciples being vegan.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar).

In this week’s show our guest is Robert Conner author of Jesus the Sorcerer and the website Magic in Christianity. His articles “The Romans meet Jesus” and “Faking Jesus” are featured on disinfo.com and Scribd respectively.In our discussion we focus on the accusation from the Gospels that Jesus was a necromancer by King Herod. We also explore Jewish Apocalyptic movements, the difference between hallucinations and visions, the mythical Jesus theory, incantations, legends of demons in Solomonic literature and exorcisms.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the

In this week’s show our guest is Robert Conner author of Jesus the Sorcerer and the website Magic in Christianity. His articles “The Romans meet Jesus” and “Faking Jesus” are featured on disinfo.com and Scribd respectively. In our discussion we focus on the accusation from the Gospels that Jesus was a necromancer by King Herod. We also explore Jewish Apocalyptic movements, the difference between hallucinations and visions, the mythical Jesus theory, incantations, legends of demons in Solomonic literature and exorcisms.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on th