Bedrock Wisdom Podcast

Bedrock Wisdom Podcast

Have you ever wondered what Quakers, Jains, and Sikhs have in common? Why is it that ascetic practices have been revered in nearly all parts of the world? Did you know that many 'new' discoveries in psychology are now validating ideas that the Buddha taught 2,500 years ago? In this series we explore the underlying concepts and ideas that appear to be at the core of many religious, and at times secular, traditions.

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September 26, 2026 • 27 mins
That phase of life between childhood and adulthood can be challenging. Special rites can help ease the transition for both the young person and their tribe.
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Art has been used for centuries as a means to express our relationship to the divine. In this episode I highlight some ways in which this has been expressed visually.
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September 26, 2026 • 28 mins
"The body is a temple." Most traditions recognize the inseparable bond between body and mind. I discuss how some have harnessed this connection in search of higher understanding.
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The dark days of winter can help us understand the value of light.
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September 26, 2026 • 28 mins
Having a high standard of morals and being truly committed to those morals aren’t always one and the same. In this episode I will look at some figures who have shown, through their actions, what it means to be a person of integrity.
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September 26, 2026 • 31 mins
The older members of our communities may not always be perfect, but they offer something valuable to society that can only be gained with time. Experience. In this episode I look at the importance of maintaining a level of respect for those who have gained it and paying attention to those who are willing to share their wisdom.
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September 26, 2026 • 31 mins
Life can be difficult. Despite our best efforts, we all have to experience pain and discomfort in one form or another. How we decide to engage with those challenges can make all the difference.
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September 26, 2026 • 26 mins
Forgiveness is universally valued. But why?
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September 26, 2026 • 33 mins
The natural world holds a certain appeal. It stirs something ancient and awe-inspiring in the soul. In this episode I discuss some of the oldest spiritual traditions in the world as well as some contemporary reflections that can help us to be aware of our relationship with nature.
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September 26, 2026 • 28 mins
Faith, the act of accepting as truth an idea that cannot be scientifically verified, is inspiring... and complicated. In this episode I discuss faith and how it relates to things like works (action) and doubt.
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September 26, 2026 • 26 mins
Treat others the way you want to be treated. This concept has presented itself so often throughout history in one form or another that it's hard to keep track of. In this episode I discuss some of those sources.
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September 26, 2026 • 34 mins
There is no question that humanity has often engaged in violence in an effort to make social changes. So how does one make a stand while refusing to engage in this ugly tendency? In this episode I highlight three groups who have tackled this challenge with success.
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September 26, 2026 • 29 mins
From small hunter-gatherer groups to whole nations, communities fill a fundamental role in our physical and mental well being. In this episode I discuss the value that participation in smaller, more intimate communities provides.
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September 26, 2026 • 34 mins
Asceticism, the practice of denying one's own personal desires in search of spiritual growth, has existed for thousands of years across a wide variety of traditions. I discuss some of those traditions.
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September 26, 2026 • 29 mins
Is humility a weakness or a strength? I look at this topic through the lenses of Zen, Greek philosophy, Humanism, Christianity, and Daoism.
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September 26, 2026 • 39 mins
What is the value in having relationships with family and others? How are these emphasized in different traditions?
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May 31, 2022 • 23 mins
I discuss the function of prayer and meditation and how they can act as a tool for keeping our mind grounded.
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May 20, 2022 • 24 mins
I discuss the idea of how everything is connected through the Daoist lense of Yin and Yang and the Buddhist concept of interdependence.
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May 18, 2022 • 29 mins
What is ritual and how does it play a role in our everyday life?
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May 18, 2022 • 28 mins
I discuss the stories of Avalokiteshvara as well as how Jesus responded to the loss of a friend.
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