Welcome to the Building 4th Podcast where we explore the Perennial Philosophy from various lenses including the psychological, theological, spiritual, conventional, and esoteric. Our points of emphasis include the Hebrew and Christian scriptures (including the non-canonical Christian texts), the Law of One material, the Enneagram, Process thought (ie Whitehead’s Philosophy of Organism) integral theory, and developmental psychology.
In this insightful episode, join the Building 4th Community Fred and a as they delve into the concept of the emerging Fourth Density and its impact on our world. The discussion kicks off with Fred sharing his unique perspective on how Fourth Density is manifesting through various societal and personal transformations. He highlights the importance of recognizing our collective pain as a step towards healing, emphasizing the idea of ...
In this deeply introspective episode, the host shares a transformative journey alongside the esteemed spiritual teacher, Richard Rohr. The episode explores the profound impact that Rohr's teachings have had on the host's life, shaping his spiritual path and professional work as a therapist.
The episode begins with a recount of how Doug first encountered Rohr's work during a time of personal crisis, leading to a lifelong journey of ...
In this captivating episode, we delve into the enigmatic world of pyramids through the lens of the Law of One material, focusing particularly on the teachings of Ra. Our discussion centers around the intricate design and profound purpose of the pyramids, especially the Pyramid of Giza, as tools for healing and initiation.
The episode kicks off with a guided visualization that places listeners inside a pyramid, setting the stage for...
The Building 4th community shares stories of amazing synchronicities. Ways to understanding understand the meaning of synchronicities from the Ra Material and sound psychological footing are discussed.
In this episode, we are joined by Doug Scott, LCSW, MA, an experienced therapist and counselor based in Dallas, Texas, who has a deep interest in the intersection of psychology and spirituality; and Brendan Graham Dempsey, a writer, poet, farmer, and the director of Sky Meadow Institute, an organization dedicated to promoting systems-based thinking about the things that matter most. (see below for more information on Brendan).
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Doug leads a discussion in the Building 4th group about one of the most pivotal points in the Ra Material. Doug explores the following quote from an accessible perspective that is simultaneously conventional and cosmic.
52.11 Questioner: [...] from the point of view of an individual who wishes to follow the service-to-others path from our present position in third density, is there anythi...
Doug Scott, LCSW, was invited by a Methodist pastor to give a sermon during the Sunday liturgy. Doug chose the Beatitudes and focused upon interpreting this beautiful but rarely unpacked Biblical story from the domain of mental health and becoming agents of wholeness in the world.
Mental Health counselors, Doug and Marie complete their three-part series on a deep dive into the Trinity. This episode explores how healers are intentional participants of the divine desire to experience through creative expression.
Doug and Marie continue exploring how the Trinity unfolds in the human experience. This is part 2 of the series:
Made in the Image of God and Growing in the Likeness of God
Part 2: The Trinity and the Human Experience
A.Law of Three and the Veil of Forgetting
B.Skin of Human Suffering
C.The hidden seeds in the ground below the Contrast
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Doug and Matt begin by discussing Brendan Graham Dempsey's work on metamodern spirituality, and particularly metamodern Christianity. Matt highlights the differences between how Eastern and Western spiritual traditions have been adopted and critiqued within this framework, noting that Western Buddhism has been largely stripped of its cultural and cosmological context due to the nature of the modern colonial encounter out of which i...
This is the first of a three-part series entitled: Made in the Image, Growing in the Likeness. This first part's title is: Being is Becoming: Why the Trinity is the Template of All Reality.
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Host of the "Everything You Need to Know in a Relationship" podcast and president/ founder of Life Above Foundation. In this enlightening episode, Marie and Doug discuss how the Trinity is the pattern for everything.
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Doug Scott, LCSW brings his experience of a mental health counselor in exploring what the Law of Three has to offer when try to understand how the Ra Material describes how following the positive ethical pole and the negative ethical pole are equally difficult in Earth's Third Density.
Doug Scott, LCSW, MA offers into a detailed presentation about his synthesis of various philosophical and mystical traditions, discussing the concept of cosmogenesis and the evolution of consciousness. He outlined how different forces interact to create new dimensions of being, referencing the Law of Three, Whitehead’s process thought, and other sources. Dr. Matt Segall, PhD, noted the resonance between Doug's ideas and those in ot...
Join us in this last part of three episodes as we delve deeper into the SH!PS Approach. Our host begins with a grounding meditation, inviting us to connect with the Earth's energy and our chakras, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the SHIPS model: Solidarity, Hope, Inspiring Service, and Trusting the Process.
We revisit the concept of Solidarity, likening it to the ship itself – the essential vessel that enables connect...
In this enlightening episode, we dive deeper into the transformative power of a metamodern approach to caregiving Doug Scott, LCSW, calls the "SH!PS Approach," a method designed to foster solidarity and hope in our relationships and interactions. Our host, Doug, shares personal stories and insightful techniques that have proven effective in creating meaningful connections and healing old wounds.
We explore the core components of th...
In this captivating episode, we continue our deep dive into the intricate world of energy centers, also known as chakras, following an enlightening discussion from last week. Our host leads us through an in-depth exploration of each chakra, from the foundational red ray (root chakra) to the transcendent violet ray (crown chakra), detailing their functions, common blockages, and how they influence our daily lives.
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Building 4th community member, Demarcus, leads an enlightening episode discussion we delve into the fascinating world of energy centers, or chakras, and explore how they influence our daily lives.
We start with an overview of the seven energy centers, discussing their electromagnetic and metaphysical characteristics. Learn about how intelligent energy flows through our bodies from both the Earth and the Universe, and how each chak...
Entering the worldview of another is necessary for entering into solidarity, cultivating hope, trusting the process of development, and encouraging acts of service. The SH!P Approach to caregiving provides a simple, albeit not always easy, framework to help facilitate loving and effective accompaniment. Clinical social worker, Doug Scott, LCSW, synthesizes decades of spiritual seeking, pastoral praxis, counseling techniques, gradua...
Doug leads a discussion about the Law of One material's concept of the "unmanifested self."
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Doug Scott, LCSW, and Rudee Sade have a needed and provocative conversation regarding the disclosure movement (of UFO's, dark ops) and the reality of socio-economic inequality. Rudee Sade offers helpful links below.
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