Almond Tree
By Jason Schweizer
This has become a space to offer people a wide spectrum of beliefs, interests, opinions and stories. The host is Christian and the conversations often center around biblical themes and narratives, but the goal is to present an open space for dialogue and understanding, and may in some instances be explicit.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.”
Almond TreeSep 05, 2022
Fleetwood Haddock, Tarot and Spirituality, 3-7-24
Had a wonderful time talking to Fleetwood! He shares a bit of his story, how he grew up and what brought him to where he is today. We also talk about different aspects of spirituality, and the tarot! - we also go through a reading he generously did for me about my band. Below are the links to his Instagram and website! https://www.instagram.com/treefishtarot?igsh=MTRmbXl6anh6N3FpMg== www.fiverr.com/treefishtarot “Put some flour on your hand and fix those goddamn biscuits!”
Merrily Duffy, Hermetic Qabalism and Energy Healing, 1-24-24
Merrily Duffy is a Hermetic Qabalist, astrological magician, and intuitive energy reader and healer. She is also the host of the podcast and YouTube channel called the Casual Temple, in which she has created a space to interview people from different perspectives and spiritual backgrounds. This conversation was a ton of fun. I hope you enjoy it as well. Feel free to join in the convo and leave some comments if you got them, they are very much appreciated.
Also! - check out her youtube channel / podcast. Links posted below.
youtube:
https://youtube.com/@CasualTemple?si=NrAQMHsxGBsS8Piv
spotify podcast link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3o6NE2ztTTq0WiFrDPKl8v?si=a2W7ad4gRSyhRPbp31am5w
Robert Peter, Christian Mysticism, 1-21-24
A fun conversation with Robert Peter, christian mystic who specializes in working with different deities and christian saints. Enjoy the chat and please check out his instagram in the link below. https://www.instagram.com/deityspecialist/?igsh=MXBldG52bHZuMzQ1cA%3D%3D
Parashurama, 7-1-23
A look at a Hindu story on Parashurama.
Problem of Evil, Kaliya Rivet, 5-4-23
"Abstract": Standard approaches to the problem of evil seem to treat good and bad events as objective and rank-ordered on an absolute scale. Intuitively, however, whether something is good or bad depends on what you value, and what you value in turn depends on what kind of person you are and the events that have shaped the course of your life. In desiring any significantly different existence, therefore, you risk wishing away the very circumstances that make it possible for you to appreciate whatever it is you are wishing for. Conversely, the best of all possible worlds--or at least the best possible past--has a way of being whatever actually happened, almost purely in virtue of the fact that it happened. These reflexive observations make the problem of evil--effectively the question of whether our circumstances bespeak divine providence or negligence--"inevaluable" as standardly posed. Such "inevaluability" is the key theme that this episode circles around. For it and other insights I am indebted to my friend Luke Thompson, to whom this episode is dedicated.
The Harlot, Ezekiel 16, Jason Schweizer, 5-4-23
Fractal Trinity, Christian Kabbalism, 10-20-22
A series of clips I strung together from some other conversations about the fractal pattern of the trinity.
check out Kal's podcast, links below:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3d4QlAnRwp51f9psDU04xh
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/universalism-against-the-world/id1537264569
Revival Discussion, part 1, 2-17-23
Christa Elisha's conversation from Elijah Stream's link below:
https://youtu.be/aJKEPql8U40
AI Development and Demon Space Heaters, John and Mitch, 1-1-23
A followup conversation to the previously posted AI discussion. John Bell, Mitchell Capps and Jason Schweizer talk about AI development and then end talking about John and Mitch's childhood experiences with demonic space heaters.
Previous discussion on AI link: https://youtu.be/0Y1n6ZXWqQI
AI and the Edge of Existence, 12-30-22
Kal Rivet, Mitchell Capps, and Jason Schweizer talk about AI art images and the relationship of Artificial Intelligence to a creator.
video link:
https://youtu.be/0Y1n6ZXWqQI
Confession and the Nature of Truth, 12-28-22
Kal and Luke unite as a magnificent force in this intense, palm sweaty conversation that will have us all on the edge of our seats.
Please go over to Luke's channel and like and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteStoneName
Other references below
Roy Schoeman's conversion story: https://youtu.be/EWDevlijGUI
Luke freestyling on consciousness: https://youtu.be/6B0D3QVYTas
Chris Langan on Godel and self-reference: https://ctmucommunity.org/wiki/Common_CTMU_objections_and_replies#Russell.27s_paradox_and_Godel.27s_incompleteness_theorem_prove_that_the_CTMU_is_invalid.
The Green Knight, 12-24-22
This episode is an attempt at doing a Christmas movie review. We never quite got the timing right where our schedules lined up. Probably because of the other gods. Anyway, I tried to splice together pieces of what we talked about.
The Green Knight is an amazing movie (-Christmas movie-), and I encourage anyone to watch it.
"Remember, it is only a game."
An Organic Round Table Discussion On Beauty, Darragh Mason, Wae Wang and Craig Fay, 12-22-22
Craig Fay, Darragh Mason, Wae Wang and I attempt to explore the topic of beauty but get distracted by different side trails, although I believe it was still related, even if indirectly. It was a fun conversation and I really enjoyed it. I hope you do as well.
Darragh's podcast and info below: https://anchor.fm/spirit-box https://linktr.ee/darraghmason
Wae's info below: https://www.colorwaefiberarts.com/ https://youtube.com/@waewang9606 https://instagram.com/colorwae_fiberarts?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Cauldron of Creation, Wae Wang, Luke Johnston, Craig Fay, 12-11-22
In this episode we talk about connecting with nature, the goddess, and the divine feminine. We talk a little bit about sacred vessels, mothers, spinning, gardening and folk magic. Wae also shares the story of the Cauldron of Creation and aspects of druidry.
"I am Taliesin of the shining brow, and I will be your storyteller."
Check out Wae's work below!
https://www.colorwaefiberarts.com/
https://youtube.com/@waewang9606
https://instagram.com/colorwae_fiberarts?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The story of the Cauldron of Ceridwen (and the Birth of Taliesin) read by Story Crow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyy8N2e8y34
My Lord and My God, Kal Rivet, 12-8-22
Go subscribe to Kal's podcast!
https://anchor.fm/kaliya-rivet
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/universalism-against-the-world/id1537264569
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3d4QlAnRwp51f9psDU04xh?si=Ym4NVOR-RvG5XzpA3Qdm_Q
Spontaneous and Sporadic Conversation, Luke, Abigail, Peter, and Dr. John, 12-8-22
Luke Johnston, Abigail, Peter L'Esperance, and Dr. John Bell
Abigail's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@ErulasseAranel
Peter's Podcast:
https://anchor.fm/peter-lesperance
Phantastes part 4, Chapter 6, 12-4-22
Ecclesiastes, Second Half of Chapter 4, 11-27-22
Sinbad of the Talmud, 11-19-22
From the book Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by "Aunt Naomi" (Gertrude Landa).
Higgedly Piggedly Palace, 11-19-22
From the book Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by "Aunt Naomi" (Gertrude Landa).
The Giant of the Flood, 11-19-22
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibron, 11-19-22
Adding timestamps of the different topics below: 8:34 Love 11:42 Marriage 12:58 Children 14:12 Giving 17:50 Eating and Drinking 19:46 Work 23:40 Joy and Sorrow 25:32 Houses 29:06 Clothes 30:23 Buying and Selling 32:06 Crime and Punishment 37:15 Laws 39:46 Freedom 42:47 Reason and Passion 44:58 Pain 46:20 Self Knowledge 47:40 Teaching 49:00 Friendship 50:53 Talking 52:23 Time 53:50 Good and Evil 56:37 Prayer 58:58 Pleasure 1:02:26 Beauty 1:05:07 Religion 1:07:19 Death 1:08:57 Epilogue
Ecclesiastes 4, 11-18-22
Naked Jaybirds, Living the Questions, Ecclesiastes 3, verses 15-22, 11-6-22
New intro song by my sister, Melissa King 🤟🏻 (thanks again for this!)
Abigail’s Channel:
https://youtube.com/c/ErulasseAranel
Kal’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3d4QlAnRwp51f9psDU04xh
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/universalism-against-the-world/id1537264569
The episode from Jed’s channel that I referenced :
https://youtu.be/qbTDvhXI1lA
Garments of Light and Fires of Hell, Jed and Craig, 10-27-22
Check out Jed's channel for some other great content! Link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jqFbv0zqnc2lrzievJDVg
Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 Again, 10-25-22Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 Again, 10-25-22
Wedding Feast Parable, Jed, Craig and Mitch, 10-23-22
Jed, Craig, Mitch and I explore the parable of the wedding feast in the gospel of Matthew.
Check out Jed's youtube channel for a lot of other great videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jqFbv0zqnc2lrzievJDVg
Jess and Shari, Man Suffers Well, Gratitude, 10-22-22
Great thanks to Jess and Shari for taking the time to make this conversation possible. I had a great time talking to them. They always have great insights and wisdom to share.
Check out Jess Purviance's channel below, he has a lot of great content to dig into:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessPurviance
Ecclesiastes 3, Chapters 2-3, 10-20-22
Jacob I Have Loved, Esau I Have Hated, 10-21-22
Jess Purviance, Job and Integrity, 10-18-22
I had the great opportunity to talk to Jess Purviance about the book of Job. He and Shari Suter just completed a series of videos where they read through and discussed the entire book. I highly recommend checking it out over on Jess's channel. You can also find this same video on his channel if you would like to engage in the conversation and leave some comments. Link to his youtube below.
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessPurviance
Mitchell Capps, Ecclesiastes, part of chapter 2
Peter Hiett and Kal Rivet, Back To Eden, Fractal Bible, 10-15-22
I had a great time talking to my good friend Kal and Peter Hiett, a pastor at The Sanctuary in Denver, Colorado. We talk about the story of creation, Adam being made in God's image, a return to the garden of Eden, and the fractal quality of the scriptures. I highly recommend checking out more of his teachings in the links below.
Peter Hiett
website: https://relentless-love.org/
youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterHiett
podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sanctuary-downtown-relentless-love/id499682116?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2church
website: https://thesanctuarydenver.org/
Kaliya Rivet
podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3d4QlAnRwp51f9psDU04xh
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/universalism-against-the-world/id1537264569
Mentions:
Christopher Langan, George MacDonald, Georg Hegel, David Bentley Hart, Jordan Peterson, TS Eliot, Sam Lebens, Bernardo Kastrup, Richard Rohr, Karl Barth, Luke Thompson, Jason Pratt, Julian of Norwich, and more...probably.
Forgiveness, Craig, Christian and Mitch, 10-14-22
Youtube version below. Leave some comments.
https://youtu.be/aMVO9IxEx6Y
Willy Wonka's Bad Eggs, Craig's Groomsmen, 10-12-22
Craig and some of his groomsmen (Steven, Mitch and Jason) get together in this episode to discuss the utility and legitimacy of the Biblical stories and their truths.
youtube link:
https://youtu.be/pSdoK6GPm38
Ecclesiastes 1, 10-6-22
An attempt to look at Ecclesiastes chapter one with Mitch, Craig and Michael Robb.
Robert Jacobson, Mars, Moons and Geology, 9-23-22
Talking geology with my friend Robert Jacobson.
Jedidiah Paschall, Charismatic Christianity, Christian Mysticism and other things 9-18-22
(If you're starting this video, please click the link below to view it on Jed's channel where you will find comments and interaction.) https://youtu.be/_QeXXbFoko4
I got to have a great conversation with Jedidiah Paschall. It was casual and so we touch on a lot of different things, but I hope you enjoy.
Please check out his channel for all his videos, including this one. He has a lot of great videos where he digs into some awesome stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jqFbv0zqnc2lrzievJDVg
J F Martel, Art, Stories, Magic and Whatever else, 9-15-22
A conversation with J F Martel, an author and film director, and one of the hosts of the Weird Studies podcast. We just chat and touch on a lot of different stuff. I hope you enjoy.
Check out his works below! - like, subscribe, give through patreon, all that stuff -
Website: http://www.reclaimingart.com/
Weird Studies Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-studies/id1343819177
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MtLPVWIcFbl5XPsMiF9f8
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdstudies
Kal and Mitch, Responding to Andrew Hronich, 9-10-22
Andrew Hronich video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f_9jCX7NHc&t=1502s
Subscribe to Kal's podcast!
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/universalism-against-the-world/id1537264569
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3d4QlAnRwp51f9psDU04xh?si=Ym4NVOR-RvG5XzpA3Qdm_Q
The Road to Emmaus - Seeing Christ Everywhere As the Forgiveness of God, 9-5-22
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/universalism-against-the-world/id1537264569
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3d4QlAnRwp51f9psDU04xh?si=Ym4NVOR-RvG5XzpA3Qdm_Q
Darragh Mason, Spiritual Innitiation, Dharma and The Dark Man, 9-7-22
Darragh Mason, photographer and host of Spirit Box podcast, shares some of his story and how he came to start his podcast. He also shared his insights into different mythologies and folklore, different aspects of the spirit realm, his spiritual practices, and his more recent studies into the Dark Man.
Sorry for the awkward ending.
You can find all of Darragh's work here, including his photography portfolio and podcast, which I highly recommend:
https://linktr.ee/darraghmason
Witches, Saints, Chimeras, and Hillbillies, 9-3-22
John Bell, Storytelling, Numbers and Seance Shapes, 9-1-22
Nate and Jed, Evolution of Consciousness, 8-29-22
Grail Country Youtube Link:
https://youtu.be/N8jnXvjPJNU
Lilith and Other Ladies, 8-31-22
Singing to Bones and King Daisy, Luke, Natalie and Mitch, 8-21-22
Late Night Convo, The Disk, Miracles and Placebos, Spiritual Stories, Craig and Mitch, 8-10-22
Craig, Mitch and Kal (at the end), How Should We Read The Bible? 8-7-22
Exploring how one might read and approach the scriptures. How does one make sense of this book that seemingly contradicts itself at different angles? How do we attempt to understand this?
“Specifically wondering, what standard of intelligibility do we think scripture can satisfy? Sometimes we defend it by using logical arguments. At other times, we say that it “transcends” logic, and that we’re not meant to bother trying.”
Mitch, "The Most Humble Man On Earth", Late Night Exploring Scriptures, 8-5-22
Always a pleasure to talk to this most humble servant, who does what is his duty to do.