http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-daisDifferent personalities discussing their spirituality; hosted by an open-minded skeptic and a MormonenCopyright Tim Moriarty (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMTSat, 09 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTSpiritualityBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/5c247deb-2b84-405d-a402-da07f3cbffa0_religious_people_frighten_me.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-daisDifferent personalities discussing their spirituality; hosted by an open-minded skeptic and a Mormonfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comspirituality,god,faith,religion,chopra,belief,afterlife,church,beliefs,hellThe DaisnoDifferent personalities discussing their spirituality; hosted by an open-minded skeptic and a Mormonepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/03/09/the-dais-its-a-sinSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/03/09/the-dais-its-a-sin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/03/09/the-dais-its-a-sinSat, 09 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: It's a Sin!We all know what a sin is—or do we? Various religions approach the concepts of good and evil in different ways. And even within religions (within families, within companies, among friends) people will differ on what is sinful, and what is not. And what God might do about it come Judgment Day. We will bare our smudged souls and explore the concept of sin.00:31:00The Daisnosin,Church,God,Jesus,salvationWe all know what a sin is—or do we? Various religions approach the concepts of good and evil in different ways. And even within religions (within families, withhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/23/the-dais-does-god-exist-seriouslySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/23/the-dais-does-god-exist-seriously/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/23/the-dais-does-god-exist-seriouslySat, 23 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Does God Exist? Seriously.Spiritual as we are, we must acknowledge that there are people out there who insist that God does not exist. They can get rather angry about it. We will calmly, non-judgmentally present some of the prominent arguments for the non-existence of a Supreme Deity.00:31:00The DaisnoGod,faith,atheism,belief,Jesus ChristSpiritual as we are, we must acknowledge that there are people out there who insist that God does not exist. They can get rather angry about it. We will calmly,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/16/the-dais-spilling-the-beans-on-the-secretSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/16/the-dais-spilling-the-beans-on-the-secret/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/16/the-dais-spilling-the-beans-on-the-secretSat, 16 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Spilling the Beans on The SecretIs there any validity to The Secret? That is Rhonda Byrne's self-help book, which promotes the idea that the power of positive thinking can bring riches and happiness. Does that square with experience? We'll delve.00:31:00The Daisnopower,spirituality,wealth,God,faithIs there any validity to The Secret? That is Rhonda Byrne's self-help book, which promotes the idea that the power of positive thinking can bring riches and haphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/09/the-dais-necessary-evilSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/09/the-dais-necessary-evil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/09/the-dais-necessary-evilSat, 09 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Necessary EvilConflict seems inevitable whereever there is life. Does it follow that evil is also inevitable? We will discuss the nature of evil and the various depictions and conceptions of the devil. 00:31:00The Daisnoreligion,spirituality,God,faith,devilConflict seems inevitable whereever there is life. Does it follow that evil is also inevitable? We will discuss the nature of evil and the various depictions anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/02/the-dais-walking-toward-the-unknownSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/02/the-dais-walking-toward-the-unknown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/02/02/the-dais-walking-toward-the-unknownSat, 02 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Walking Toward the UnknownJuli James is one half of Juli and Stacy, friends, bloggers (http://stacyandjuli.blogspot.com/) and adventurers who take pilgrimages in search of -- as they say -- "good question. What are we trying to find?" They point to  a quote from Roasalie de Castro, a Galacian poet:  "I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it." We will discuss walking, spiritual pilgrimages and sore feet with Juli.00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,God,pilgrimage,faith,walkingJuli James is one half of Juli and Stacy, friends, bloggers (http://stacyandjuli.blogspot.com/) and adventurers who take pilgrimages in search of -- as they sayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/25/the-dais-revelations-and-epiphaniesSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/25/the-dais-revelations-and-epiphanies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/25/the-dais-revelations-and-epiphaniesFri, 25 Jan 2013 18:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Revelations and EpiphaniesWhat do people commonly mean by the term "epiphany." What did it mean to our forefathers? What is it like to have an epiphany? How does that relate to the word and concept of "revelation"? Will there be more questions than answers? Tune in!00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,God,faith,religion,beliefWhat do people commonly mean by the term "epiphany." What did it mean to our forefathers? What is it like to have an epiphany? How does that relate to the wordhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/18/the-dais-a-walk-of-faithSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/18/the-dais-a-walk-of-faith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/18/the-dais-a-walk-of-faithFri, 18 Jan 2013 18:30:00 GMTThe Dais: A Walk of FaithTimes are tough. People are hurting. Financially, spiritually, people are being tested as never before. How can a walk of faith restore a person's love of life and of God and inspire a willing acceptance of the challenges we face? To explain the concept of a walk of faith, our guest is Brett A. Scudder, a community activist and hero to many affected by Hurricane Sandy. 00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,God,faith,courage,hurricane reliefTimes are tough. People are hurting. Financially, spiritually, people are being tested as never before. How can a walk of faith restore a person's love of lifehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/12/the-dais-when-your-church-leaves-youSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/12/the-dais-when-your-church-leaves-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/12/the-dais-when-your-church-leaves-youSat, 12 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: When Your Church Leaves YouWhat is a devout churchgoer to do? What happens if your church—whether its leadership, worshipers or both— begins to drift away from the rituals, community feeling or very beliefs that attracted you to it in the first place? Our guest is Katherine Johnson, devout Episcopalian, Hells Kitchen-based über-Mom and rebel-in-the-making.00:31:00The Daisnofaith,God,doubt,church,spiritualityWhat is a devout churchgoer to do? What happens if your church—whether its leadership, worshipers or both— begins to drift away from the rituals, community feelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/05/the-dais-religious-ritual-on-the-waneSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/05/the-dais-religious-ritual-on-the-wane/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2013/01/05/the-dais-religious-ritual-on-the-waneSat, 05 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Religious Ritual on the Wane?Are younger people less inclined to follow the rituals of their inherited religions? Many of their elders would say so. Our guest is psychologist and playwright Dr. Mimi Scott, who will share her observations of the change in Jewish observances. What is being lost, and is it possible something else is being gained?00:30:00The Daisnoreligion,ritual,God,spirituality,JewishAre younger people less inclined to follow the rituals of their inherited religions? Many of their elders would say so. Our guest is psychologist and playwrighthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/22/end-of-the-world-theory-part-four-were-still-hereSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/22/end-of-the-world-theory-part-four-were-still-here/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/22/end-of-the-world-theory-part-four-were-still-hereSat, 22 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMTEnd of the World Theory Part Four: We're Still Here! The world did not end on the 21st. But will the more enlightened interpretation of the Mayan inscription usher in a new age of enlightenment? We're honored to have as our guest Reverend Jane Galloway, founder and spiritual/creative director of Sanctuary NYC., an interspiritual, interfaith community. We'll discuss the search for harmony and one-ness.     00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,apocalypse,God,mankind,prayerThe world did not end on the 21st. But will the more enlightened interpretation of the Mayan inscription usher in a new age of enlightenment? We're honored tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/15/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theory-part-threeSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/15/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theory-part-three/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/15/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theory-part-threeSat, 15 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: End of the World Theory Part Three How can people who firmly believe that the world will end (as predicted by some) on December 21st...cope? How can people deal with End Times and Depression. Our guest is Reverend Jeff Hayes, a pastor with the Presbyterian Church.00:31:00The DaisnoPresbyterian,end times,afterlife,spirituality,beliefHow can people who firmly believe that the world will end (as predicted by some) on December 21st...cope? How can people deal with End Times and Depression. Ourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/08/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theory-part-twoSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/08/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theory-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/08/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theory-part-twoSat, 08 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: End of the World Theory Part TwoDo color and personality reveal insights into those who believe the world will end on December 21st? We'll fill in the blanks with  Dewy Sadka, author of The Dewey Color System.00:31:00The Daisnoapocalypse,color,faith,spirituality,beliefDo color and personality reveal insights into those who believe the world will end on December 21st? We'll fill in the blanks with  Dewy Sadka, author of The Dehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/01/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theorySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/01/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theory/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/12/01/the-dais-end-of-the-world-theorySat, 01 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: End of the World TheoryDecember 21st is right around the corner—that's the date the Mayans selected for the end of the world. We'll discuss matters apocalyptic and otherwise with Regina Ali Nur Alhassan.00:31:00The Daisnoapocalypse,muslim,christianity,spirituality,faithDecember 21st is right around the corner—that's the date the Mayans selected for the end of the world. We'll discuss matters apocalyptic and otherwise with Regihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/24/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-god-part-threeSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/24/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-god-part-three/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/24/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-god-part-threeSat, 24 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: A Few Questions for God Part ThreeThis week's guest is Pastor Robert Brashear, a New York Presbyterian minister and social activist. We will ask God: what are sacred spaces? Where do we find You? and then try to guess what the answers might be—so far, God (himself, herself or Itself) has not called in as a Guest. Maybe this week? Tune in.00:31:00The DaisnoGod,sacred,worship,existence,meaningThis week's guest is Pastor Robert Brashear, a New York Presbyterian minister and social activist. We will ask God: what are sacred spaces? Where do we find Youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/17/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-god-part-twoSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/17/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-god-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/17/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-god-part-twoSat, 17 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: A Few Questions for God Part TwoLast week we scratched the surface of one question: God, who are You? This week we hope to speculate on God's answers regarding the purpose of creation, the meaning of suffering and the existence of dimples.00:31:00The DaisnoGod,questions,meaning,Jesus,existenceLast week we scratched the surface of one question: God, who are You? This week we hope to speculate on God's answers regarding the purpose of creation, the meahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/10/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-godSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/10/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/11/10/the-dais-a-few-questions-for-godSat, 10 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Dais: A Few Questions for GodWe all remember Clint Eastwood talking to President Obama, represented by an empty chair, and imagining the responses. We play the same game: what if we could ask God a few questions...and imagine Her possible responses?00:31:00The DaisnoGod,faith,religion,anunnaki,afterlifeWe all remember Clint Eastwood talking to President Obama, represented by an empty chair, and imagining the responses. We play the same game: what if we could ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/25/seventh-day-adventist-church-101Spiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/25/seventh-day-adventist-church-101/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/25/seventh-day-adventist-church-101Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:30:00 GMTSeventh Day Adventist Church 101What are the beliefs of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and how do they differ from other Christian denominations? Dr. G. Earl Knight, the president of the Greater New York Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, is our guest and will explain it all for us—and recount his personal journey to the faith.00:31:00The DaisnoChristianity,church,beliefs,faith,Jesus ChristWhat are the beliefs of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and how do they differ from other Christian denominations? Dr. G. Earl Knight, the president of the Grhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/20/the-dais-is-christianity-too-liberalSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/20/the-dais-is-christianity-too-liberal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/20/the-dais-is-christianity-too-liberalSat, 20 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Is Christianity Too Liberal?Consider the possible dangers of attending Christian Boot Camp—you might find that your faith is far too liberal for your sensibilities. Our guest is Robert T. Dominguez, who will share hid distinctively eclectic yet very firm and deeply felt spirituality, and the journey that took him to this point.00:31:00The DaisnoChristianity,faith,beliefs,liberalism,GodConsider the possible dangers of attending Christian Boot Camp—you might find that your faith is far too liberal for your sensibilities. Our guest is Robert T.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/12/the-dais-sunday-christiansSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/12/the-dais-sunday-christians/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/12/the-dais-sunday-christiansFri, 12 Oct 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Sunday ChristiansSome Christians attend church daily, others less often, and still others go only on Sunday. (Still others never attend yet consider themselves Christians.) Does a person's attendance tell us anything about his or her faith? Are there any generalizations to be made? Who's going to cast the first stone? Our guest this week (and a welcome repeat guest) is Peter Armstrong. Educated at Calvin College, Fuller Theological Seminary and Calvin Theological Seminary, Pete is currently lead pastor and church planter of Dwell Church, along the Bowery in Lower Manhattan, NY. http://www.dwellnyc.org/00:30:00The Daisnochurch,faith,Christian,belief,prayerSome Christians attend church daily, others less often, and still others go only on Sunday. (Still others never attend yet consider themselves Christians.) Doeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/05/the-dais-a-few-words-from-rabbi-weissSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/05/the-dais-a-few-words-from-rabbi-weiss/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/10/05/the-dais-a-few-words-from-rabbi-weissFri, 05 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMTThe Dais: A Few Words from Rabbi Weiss Haredi Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss is a controversial figure, generally associated with his "anti-Zionist" views on Israel. We will keep our discussion as much as possible on a spiritual plane: how do the Rabbi's views of the Jewish faith deviate from generally accepted precepts—on the page of the Talmud and as it is actually practiced in Israel and the United States? 00:31:00The DaisnoIsrael,Iran,Jewish,Talmud,beliefHaredi Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss is a controversial figure, generally associated with his "anti-Zionist" views on Israel. We will keep our discussion as much ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/22/the-dais-freedom-of-speechfreedom-from-freedomSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/22/the-dais-freedom-of-speechfreedom-from-freedom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/22/the-dais-freedom-of-speechfreedom-from-freedomSat, 22 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Freedom of Speech/Freedom from Freedom What do recent events in the Middle East -- the reaction to an insulting video made in the USA -- teach us about freedom of speech, freedom of religion, different cultures, intolerance, boundaries and respect? Background for some of todays talk comes from the Pew Report: http://www.pewforum.org/Government/Rising-Tide-of-Restrictions-on-Religion-findings.aspx 00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,freedom,religion,speech,respectWhat do recent events in the Middle East -- the reaction to an insulting video made in the USA -- teach us about freedom of speech, freedom of religion, differhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/15/the-dais-from-rosh-hashanah-to-the-starsSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/15/the-dais-from-rosh-hashanah-to-the-stars/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/15/the-dais-from-rosh-hashanah-to-the-starsSat, 15 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMTThe Dais: From Rosh Hashanah to the Stars Helping to mark the Jewish New Year is our guest, Martin Kokol. Formerly of the reformed Jewish faith, Martin is still embarking on his spiritual journey....returning to his Jewish faith but also finding spiritual sustenance in nature: in the canopy of stars, sacred groves of trees, vortexes of the desert Southwest. Let's celebrate the New Year by opening our hearts and minds.     00:31:00The DaisnoRosh Hashanah,spirituality,faith,God,JewishHelping to mark the Jewish New Year is our guest, Martin Kokol. Formerly of the reformed Jewish faith, Martin is still embarking on his spiritual journey....rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/08/the-daisSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/08/the-dais/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/08/the-daisSat, 08 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMTThe Dais: Grace Grace: such a beautiful word. What does it mean? We'll look at grace through several lenses. Hypnotherapist and educated follower of the Course of Miracle George Wissing will lend us his insights. Who are us? (graceful, that) A Mormon and an agnostic (Catholic Schools! Whee!) who believe that the more people are exposed to other religions and beliefs, the sooner they will discover that there is more that unites us than divides us. 00:31:00The DaisnoGod,spirituality,Chopra,sin,currentGrace: such a beautiful word. What does it mean? We'll look at grace through several lenses. Hypnotherapist and educated follower of the Course of Miracle Georhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/01/the-dais-part-three-of-the-morality-of-right-and-leftSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/01/the-dais-part-three-of-the-morality-of-right-and-left/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/09/01/the-dais-part-three-of-the-morality-of-right-and-leftSat, 01 Sep 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Part Three of the Morality of Right and Left The gulf between left and right, Democrat and Republican, is wide and teeming with issues that, it seems, will never be resolved. Women's reproductive rights, gun control, taxes....even the cost of telling outright lies to the electorate. We continue to examine the morality of the positions taken by both right and left in lively, fun exchanges. 00:31:00The Daisnomorality,spirituality,politics,God,judgmentThe gulf between left and right, Democrat and Republican, is wide and teeming with issues that, it seems, will never be resolved. Women's reproductive rights,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/25/the-dais-part-two-of-the-morality-of-right-and-leftSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/25/the-dais-part-two-of-the-morality-of-right-and-left/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/25/the-dais-part-two-of-the-morality-of-right-and-leftSat, 25 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Part Two of the Morality of Right and Left A committed mormon and a "firm believer in nothing in particular" who share a deep curiosity about other's beliefs and the truth of the afterlife.  In the next few months, a lot of issues will be raised in the presidential election. How do these issues look through the prism of reality. We'll look at the hot button issues - but without judgment. Cold looks at some red-hot topics. Who are we? Join us.   00:29:00The Daisnomorality,God,spirituality,liberal,conservativeA committed mormon and a "firm believer in nothing in particular" who share a deep curiosity about other's beliefs and the truth of the afterlife.  In the nexhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/18/the-dais-the-morality-of-left-and-rightSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/18/the-dais-the-morality-of-left-and-right/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/18/the-dais-the-morality-of-left-and-rightSat, 18 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: The Morality of Left and Right Can either America's liberal left or its conservative right claim the upper hand in morality....as applied to tax policy, social issues, foreign affairs. We will untangle the morality with a minimum of finger pointing. 00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,morality,liberal,conservative,GodCan either America's liberal left or its conservative right claim the upper hand in morality....as applied to tax policy, social issues, foreign affairs. We wihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/11/the-dais-what-happened-in-the-garden-of-edenSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/11/the-dais-what-happened-in-the-garden-of-eden/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/11/the-dais-what-happened-in-the-garden-of-edenSat, 11 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: What Happened in the Garden of Eden? The Dais is a program that discusses various faiths of the average "man on the street." It's important that people realize the things that unite us are greater than the things that divide us.  One of the fundamental concepts of religions is the Garden of Eden. Why were we "kicked out?" Was Eve really at fault and did her actions doom female forever? Or was the whole thing a set-up?  ;) Today the show will be hosted by Jayne Fox, a Mormon and Nathalie Heywood, a Catholic, who will be sitting in while regular host Tim Moriarity is on vacation.     00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,Chopra,psychic,bible,GodThe Dais is a program that discusses various faiths of the average "man on the street." It's important that people realize the things that unite us are greaterhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/04/the-dais-the-episcopal-church-opens-its-armsSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/04/the-dais-the-episcopal-church-opens-its-arms/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/08/04/the-dais-the-episcopal-church-opens-its-armsSat, 04 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: The Episcopal Church Opens Its Arms If your church shuns you, where do you go? The Episcopal Church in the New York area is making a concerted effort to reach out to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, to welcome them into the Church, especially if they have been shunned by the group in which they've traditionally belonged. We'll talk with Mary O'Shaughnessy, the convener of integrity Metro NYC and her activities at the 77th Annual General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The Dais is hosted by a Mormon and an open-minded skeptic whose intention is to hear of others faiths without rancor. We believe the more people hear the more they'll see commonalities rather than differences.  00:30:00The Daisnogay,lesbian,church,spirituality,GodIf your church shuns you, where do you go? The Episcopal Church in the New York area is making a concerted effort to reach out to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/28/the-dais-improv-yourself--comedy-and-the-spiritSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/28/the-dais-improv-yourself--comedy-and-the-spirit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/28/the-dais-improv-yourself--comedy-and-the-spiritSat, 28 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Improv Yourself -- Comedy and the Spirit   Jacqueline Kabat is a professional comedian and instructor in improvisation as team-building. She has studied and worked with the prestigious and infamous Upright Citizens Brigage, performed in comedy clubs and now travels the country holding her improvisation workshops, including sessions at the Deepak Chopra Center in New York and the Omega Institute. Jacqueline will join us to discuss the spiritual benefits of laughter, improvisation and the unexpected. 00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,afterlife,Omega,improvisation,self helpJacqueline Kabat is a professional comedian and instructor in improvisation as team-building. She has studied and worked with the prestigious and infamoushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/21/the-dais-improv-your-way-to-graceSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/21/the-dais-improv-your-way-to-grace/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/21/the-dais-improv-your-way-to-graceSat, 21 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Does God Have a Plan? A man very much in the news recently claimed that his serious misdeed was all part of God's plan. We wonder, is there a plan? Is there any mortal human who can properly interpret it? 00:31:00The DaisnoGod,spirituality,Chopra,eternity,afterlifeA man very much in the news recently claimed that his serious misdeed was all part of God's plan. We wonder, is there a plan? Is there any mortal human who canhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/14/the-daisSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/14/the-dais/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/14/the-daisSat, 14 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Woman of the World In true "The Dais" tradition we have a woman on the street (in the non-prostitute sense) own view of her personal spirituality.  We have the pleasure of hosting Maria Pedicchio. Maria is originally from Slovenia and now makes Australia her home.  You'll be entertained and intrigued by her philosophies.  00:30:00The Daisnospirituality,belief,God,grace,afterlifeIn true "The Dais" tradition we have a woman on the street (in the non-prostitute sense) own view of her personal spirituality.  We have the pleasure of hostinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/07/the-dais-can-we-contact-the-deceasedSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/07/the-dais-can-we-contact-the-deceased/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/07/07/the-dais-can-we-contact-the-deceasedSat, 07 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Can We Contact the Deceased? Is it possible to contact one's deceased relatives? Psychic medium Terry L. Blackshire says that it is very possible. We'll explore the paranormal and the nature of the afterlife with Blackshire and discover more about a medium's ability to pierce the veil. 00:31:00The Daisnopsychic,medium,paranormal,afterlife,relativesIs it possible to contact one's deceased relatives? Psychic medium Terry L. Blackshire says that it is very possible. We'll explore the paranormal and the natuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/30/the-dais-a-world-without-godSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/30/the-dais-a-world-without-god/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/30/the-dais-a-world-without-godSat, 30 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: A World Without God What if human beings, from the very first primitive cultures, never developed a concept of God? No races or cultures, ever. What would life be like today if none of us believed -- even had an inkling of It -- in a God or Gods or Spirits or Afterlife? We will speculate like all Hell. 00:29:00The DaisnoGod,spirit,afterlife,culture,ChopraWhat if human beings, from the very first primitive cultures, never developed a concept of God? No races or cultures, ever. What would life be like today if nohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/23/the-dais-mysteries-of-good-and-evilSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/23/the-dais-mysteries-of-good-and-evil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/23/the-dais-mysteries-of-good-and-evilSat, 23 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Mysteries of Good and Evil Is the struggle in the human heart and soul between good and evil a matter of spirituality and grace....or science and evolution? Is it both, or neither? 00:31:00The Daisnosoul,Chopra,evil,spirituality,prayerIs the struggle in the human heart and soul between good and evil a matter of spirituality and grace....or science and evolution? Is it both, or neither?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/16/the-dais-musing-on-the-afterlifeSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/16/the-dais-musing-on-the-afterlife/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/16/the-dais-musing-on-the-afterlifeSat, 16 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Musing on the Afterlife Is there life after death? People of faith fervently believe so, but that's where the consensus ends. Is it a realm of reward and punishment? Further struggle through levels or phases of experience...or a simple transcendence to a higher state? We explore the possibilities, as represented by the belief systems of many faiths, and assert our own beliefs, even-handedness be damned. Our guest is Tom Plewe, owner of the boutique software company Nevercenter. Tom has served as a full time missionary for the Church of Latter Day Saints in Oakland, CA. 00:31:00The Daisnoheaven,hell,eternity,Chopra,religionIs there life after death? People of faith fervently believe so, but that's where the consensus ends. Is it a realm of reward and punishment? Further strugglehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/09/the-dais-god-on-page-oneSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/09/the-dais-god-on-page-one/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/09/the-dais-god-on-page-oneSat, 09 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: God on Page One Catholic nuns on the attack from the Vatican, the role of Evangelicals in politics, the increasing visibility of Mormonism due to a presidential candidate—we evaluate the role and image of religion, as reflected in the day's headlines. 00:31:00The DaisnoChopra,evangelicals,Catholic,nuns,spiritualityCatholic nuns on the attack from the Vatican, the role of Evangelicals in politics, the increasing visibility of Mormonism due to a presidential candidate—we ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/02/the-dais-the-evolution-of-evangelicalsSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/02/the-dais-the-evolution-of-evangelicals/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/06/02/the-dais-the-evolution-of-evangelicalsSat, 02 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: The Evolution of Evangelicals Evangelicals have become associated in the general public's minds as relentlessly political and activist....but has it always been so, and is there a change in the wind? What is the best way for a spiritual person to change the world? A wide-ranging discussion of evangelism and the struggles Jesus had with similar issues. Our guest this week is Peter Armstrong - educated at Calvin College, Fuller Theological Seminary and Calvin Theological Seminary gave him an inquiring mind.  However, he learned the most from his years starting Sanctuary in a gentrifying neighborhood in Seattle and embarking on a new project, called Dwell Church, along the Bowery in Lower Manhattan. http://www.dwellnyc.org/ 00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,Chopra,Jesus,John the Apostle,evangelicalsEvangelicals have become associated in the general public's minds as relentlessly political and activist....but has it always been so, and is there a change inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/26/the-dais-vote-thee-for-heSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/26/the-dais-vote-thee-for-he/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/26/the-dais-vote-thee-for-heSat, 26 May 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Holding Fast to Faith How do you hold onto your faith when those around you not only doubt, but actively attack you for your beliefs? A rousing discussion of faith vs. intolerance in a world where privacy is disappearing. Joella Rayniavaustin is a student from Calvin College - via Madagascar and Kenya. She has her whole life ahead of her as a missionary of Christianity. She will discuss hinderances and challenges to her goals in todays culture.     00:30:00The Daisnospirituality,public life,Constitution,religion,toleranceHow do you hold onto your faith when those around you not only doubt, but actively attack you for your beliefs? A rousing discussion of faith vs. intolerance ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/19/the-dais-lightworkers-on-a-different-plain-pt-2Spiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/19/the-dais-lightworkers-on-a-different-plain-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/19/the-dais-lightworkers-on-a-different-plain-pt-2Sat, 19 May 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Lightworkers on a Different Plane pt 2 "Light is within your spirit, the feeling you describe as lighthearted when something is giving you joy or you're remembering something that was special to you.The light is coming from your soul, connecting with your mind and flowing through your body to produce lovely or inspirational feelings." This week Reverend Don Fleck will explain his role as a Lightworker - defined as "any Being dedicated to cultivating the inner presence and the evolution of awareness in self and other selves." Please join us for an introduction to Lightworkers, who they are and what they do, attachment, and blue hearted people. This conversation could go anywhere! 00:31:00The Daisnoaliens,chopra,beliefs,funny,inspiring"Light is within your spirit, the feeling you describe as lighthearted when something is giving you joy or you're remembering something that was special to youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/12/the-daisSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/12/the-dais/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/12/the-daisSat, 12 May 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Episcopalians love hard wordsThe Dais is very happy to have as it's guest Mr. Scott MacDougall, he's a Teaching Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Theology at Fordham University and contributor to the Huffington Post Religion page, received his Master's in theology from the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church in 2007. He is currently at work on a dissertation entitled More Than Communion: Toward an Eschatological Ecclesiology, which investigates the relationship between theological imagination and how we practice being a Christian community. His research, teaching, and writing are focused on the ways in which Christian systematic theology connect to contemporary debates and conflicts over the relationship of faith to science, politics, culture, and social action. Convinced that the world's religions have a role to play as we struggle to develop a vision of the common good, MacDougall is committed to demonstrating the value of theology as public discourse and to the vocation of the theologian as a public intellectual. In 2011, he was named by Fordham's Graduate Student Association as the Graduate Teaching Fellow of the Year in the School of Arts and Sciences. 00:31:00The DaisnoEpiscopal,deepak,good,funny,inspiringThe Dais is very happy to have as it's guest Mr. Scott MacDougall, he's a Teaching Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Theology at Fordham Universithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/05/the-dais-do-episcopalians-love-theaterSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/05/the-dais-do-episcopalians-love-theater/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/05/05/the-dais-do-episcopalians-love-theaterSat, 05 May 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Why do Episcopalian's love theater?This week  on The Dais we have, as our guest, Katherine Consuelo-Johnson who currently lives in the New York city neighborhood called Hell's Kitchen. She shares a small railroad apartment with her husband and two young sons and two cats. "Everything I need is in Hell's Kitchen", is one of her favorite quotes.  Visit Katherine at the St. Clement's Episcopal Church thrift store "Outcasts" located at 660 10th avenue. Open Monday thru Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Or visit www.stclementsnyc.org for more information. 00:31:00The Daisnotheater,Hell,Episcopal,religion,deepakThis week  on The Dais we have, as our guest, Katherine Consuelo-Johnson who currently lives in the New York city neighborhood called Hell's Kitchen. She shareshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/28/the-dais-lightworkers-on-a-different-plainSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/28/the-dais-lightworkers-on-a-different-plain/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/28/the-dais-lightworkers-on-a-different-plainSat, 28 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Lightworkers on a Different PlainThe Reverend Don Fleck will explain his role as a Lightworker - defined as "any Being dedicated to cultivating the inner presence and the evolution of awareness in self and other selves." 00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,lightworker,inner being,sacred,awakeningThe Reverend Don Fleck will explain his role as a Lightworker - defined as "any Being dedicated to cultivating the inner presence and the evolution of awarenesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/21/the-dais-the-course-of-miracles-101Spiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/21/the-dais-the-course-of-miracles-101/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/21/the-dais-the-course-of-miracles-101Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: A Course in Miracles 101 George Wissing, a prominent teacher of  A Course in Miracles for 20 years, answers Tim & Jayne's questions about the course.   Is it Christian?How is it practical? What is a Miracle and how many are there? Is Forgivness a big part of the Course? How does the Course define The Atonement? 00:31:00The Daisnoreligion,faith,beliefs,forgiveness,miraclesGeorge Wissing, a prominent teacher of  A Course in Miracles for 20 years, answers Tim & Jayne's questions about the course.   Is it Christian?How is it practihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/14/the-dais-posthumously-speaking-1Spiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/14/the-dais-posthumously-speaking-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/14/the-dais-posthumously-speaking-1Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Posthumously Speaking Much in the headlines lately....the Mormon doctrine of posthumous baptism has come under fire. The Mormon Church baptizes a living person on behalf of (as a proxy for) a person who has passed on. Recently, Gandhi was baptized as were a number of Muslims, and the Church policy was modifed. We will explain the modification, discuss and give birth to an all-new understanding of this practice.  00:31:00The Daisnobaptism,controversy,Mormonism,Gandhi,deadMuch in the headlines lately....the Mormon doctrine of posthumous baptism has come under fire. The Mormon Church baptizes a living person on behalf of (as a prhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/07/the-dais-the-two-eastersSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/07/the-dais-the-two-easters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/04/07/the-dais-the-two-eastersSat, 07 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: The Two Easters Why can't Catholics learn to get along? On our divinely special Easter show, we explore as an example the Two Easters. The Catholic Patriarchs of the Orient in Lebanon have declared a different date for Easter than the Church of the West. Substantive difference or petty squabbling? Special guest Jim Tilson will help us parse the practicalities and myths. Why can't Christians just get along?  00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,religion,ritual,orthodoxy,EasterWhy can't Catholics learn to get along? On our divinely special Easter show, we explore as an example the Two Easters. The Catholic Patriarchs of the Orient inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/31/the-dais-posthumously-speakingSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/31/the-dais-posthumously-speaking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/31/the-dais-posthumously-speakingSat, 31 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Sacrifice & Lent Tis the season of Lent and we can't help wonder why are so many religious rituals built around sacrifice.  As one of us is unfamiliar with the concept of Lent so we'll define what it is, why it is and who benifits from it?  Is there healthy and unhealthy sacrifice? Is it possible to give up sacrifice for Lent? 00:31:00The Daisnospirituality,transcendence,belief,faith,humorTis the season of Lent and we can't help wonder why are so many religious rituals built around sacrifice.  As one of us is unfamiliar with the concept of Lenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/24/the-dais-pre-destinationSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/24/the-dais-pre-destination/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/24/the-dais-pre-destinationSat, 24 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: Pre-DestinationA lively, witty discussion of Hell and Damnation. At one time, the Catholic Church taught that God is all-knowing and therefore the individual fates of humans are written and cannot be changed. Though that dogma has been quietly put to rest, the question remains and is an interesting one. We will dissect the concepts of pre-destination, fate and destiny, and count on a brilliant guest to rewrite our own fates.   00:30:00The Daisnodestiny,fate,hell,heaven,free willA lively, witty discussion of Hell and Damnation. At one time, the Catholic Church taught that God is all-knowing and therefore the individual fates of humans ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/17/the-dais-pre-destinationSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/17/the-dais-pre-destination/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-dais/2012/03/17/the-dais-pre-destinationSat, 17 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMTThe Dais: And So It Begins Tim Moriarty and Jayne Fox begin their first show with an introduction—their own sorry souls, their beliefs or lack, a taste of what you can expect of future shows: some searching spirituality spliced with utter nonsense. We cannot see the future but we predict (and we do this because we already think so highly of you) there is a good chance that this premier effort will be total crap. However the next show will be much better and you will be able to catch glimmers of our form of entertainment that will eventually inspire and amuse you for years to come. 00:31:00The Daisnodestiny,fate,hell,heaven,free willTim Moriarty and Jayne Fox begin their first show with an introduction—their own sorry souls, their beliefs or lack, a taste of what you can expect of future s