Mormon Awakenings

Jack Naneek discusses a comment left after Episode 45. He uses the comment to teach about The Judge, a part of each of us that lives independently from us. Jack also discusses the work of Shirzad Chamine, author of Positive Intelligence. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 47: Delete Your Judge appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek discusses Linji’s odd advise to his followers to kill the Buddha. He also mentions the way we teach our children to pray, and our uniquely Mormony view of grace. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 46: Kill The Buddha appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek discusses identity, conditioning, and our breaking out of the zombie stage. He talks about Saul/Paul, and the road to Damascus. He compares Saul’s awakening to the story King Lamoni’s father. Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 45: Your Zombie Identity appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek discusses the two gospels. A picture perfect Young Women’s program is dissected. Adversity is considered, and the use of adversity is explored.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 44: The Two Gospels appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek discusses domestication and individuality. The story of Esther and Haman is reviewed. The exoteric and the esoteric are compared. We can’t be ourselves in isolation.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 43: Be True to Yourself, But Not in Isolation appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek explores how we deceive ourselves, and how the mind hides its true intent. The story of Laman and Nephi is considered and actions of Cain and Able are revisited.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 42: Insane Objectives appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek responds to a listener comment about ego.  He dissects the dangers of avoiding giving offense when objective feedback is required.  The story of the woman at the well is discussed and the role of life’s experiences examined.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 41: Honesty Ain’t Optional appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek shares two stories, one from his town, another from the Old Testament. Though separated by thousands of years, the two stories illustrate similar human tendencies and the universal problem of ego. Jack asserts that life’s first goal is to instruct us about ego, and to make us aware of its power in driving […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 40: Do You Notice Your Ego? appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek announces his temporary leave from Mormon Awakenings and reasoning for taking down Episode 40.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: UPDATE appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek and Zach Derr discuss WWE, Andre the Giant and stagecraft.  Are outward performances worth much in insolation? And can we find inspiration by viewing staged wrestling events? Guest Zach Derr has some views about these things and more.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 039: Zach Derr, Andre the Giant, and WWE Insights. appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek interviews Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters, about what awakening means in a Mormon context. Dan shares his views about maturing as a practicing Mormon, and, as someone with slightly different views than the typical Mormon. Which begs the question: At the end of the day, what exactly is a typical Mormon?Become a […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 038: Dan Wortherspoon Discusses Awakenings appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek explores unplugging. Many forces in our lives live off of us, beyond our awareness. Jack examines Nephi’s retreat into the mountains. Jesus’ 40 day fast and subsequent temptation illustrate the power of solitude. In the end, we learn that Facebook, Twitter and Das Man aren’t our friends.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 037: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There! appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek shares a story of a defective air handler.  A local technician tries to up sell an unneeded new one.  An email from Zach is received, and a couple comparisons are made.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 036: Air Handlers appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek interviews Tyler Brough about Tyler’s progressing faith, growing understanding and accumulated wisdom. Tyler shares personal stories from his youth and adulthood.  Jack and Tyler discuss how their views of church, God, and the purpose of life have deepened over the years. During the podcast, Tyler mentions a Sacrament Meeting talk he gave in […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 035: Interview with Tyler Brough appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek discusses the well intended but sometimes misguided salesmen in our lives. He shares an experience of a Deacon Quorum advisor, a good man, who sparked a lot of unintended thinking.  The great alchemists and fetal chickens of life know how to turn these experiences into deeper wisdom.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 034: Oppressive Rah Rahs appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek discusses brute facts as compared to institutional facts. He introduces the work of John Searle, the construction of social reality, and the numbers of famous basketball players.  Ruth’s journey from Moab to Bethlehem illustrates these principles and concepts at their most basic.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 33: Brute Facts appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek shares stories of worry and grief.  Most of us experience loneliness.  Most of us experience anxiety.   But, people from all places and across all cultures also share stories of comfort, healing and help from beyond.  Maybe something bigger is watching us, helping us, and loving us.  And that’s comforting indeed!Become a Premium […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 032: Maybe You’re Not Alone appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek discusses Mitt Romney’s campaign,  the LDS origin story, and how none of it is really that exceptional.  It turns out every group feels a little out of it, a little weird, a little abnormal. Turns out, this is totally normal.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 031: You’re As Abnormal As Anyone Else appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

Jack Naneek addresses conflict and submission.  Mormons love to submit, but, in so doing, they often sidestep great energy that comes from tension and conflict. Where should they draw the line? That might just be up to each individual to decide, based on their own experiences.Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250 Support the podcast by […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 030: Conflict Ain’t So Bad appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.

It’s winter in New England, and so it’s very dark. Jack Naneek discusses the darknesses of life and our inability to predict when light will return.  He reviews and discusses a certain sacrament talk given by a typical member who thinks he controls the universe through personal performance.  Does he? And what is God teaching […] The post Mormon Awakenings: Episode 028: Darkness Now appeared first on Mormon Awakenings.