The Prosperos Podcast

In this Prosperos Sundays Meeting, Calvin will have actor Philip Bushell share some of his personal stories that helped set the course for Philip’s best life. The unpredictable good found in some of his “Life Lessons” that helped him find meaning and purpose in his life. If you are feeling stuck or at a crossroads, wondering if there is more, perhaps Philp’s story can inspire or point a finger tow...

Mara Pennell, H.W., met The Prosperos’ founder, Thane, when she was a girl, as he visited with her father, Dr. Rolla Pennell, at their Missouri home. She grew up, became a Doctor of Chiropractic, grew into studies of Science of Mind and Religious Science, and has made outreach to members of the LGBTQ community a central focus of her work. Mara re-connected to The Prosperos a few years ago and purs...

Richard Hartnett, H.W., M., provides a compelling sample of his re-work of one of The Prosperos core classes. Richard explores the various views of the cosmos and of our meaning within, or relationship to, the cosmos. Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the school in many ways including serving on th...

In this turning of the tables, Calvin Harris, H.W., M. is interviewed by Mara Pennell, H.W. Find out more about the man behind the series and so much more! This presentation took place on November 27, 2022, and runs about 36 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.

Suzanne Deakins, H.W., M. is a long time student and Mentor of the Prosperos, as well as a publisher of books (Spirit Press). She is a believer in the courage found within consciousness, and revels in considering and examining new territory. In other words, expressing a maverick nature. Enjoy this talk where she develops out these themes. This presentation took place on October 16, 2022. Ben Gilbe...

Do you remember the joy and well-being of childhood? Remember how effortless it was, how time seemed to just stand still? Remember how you viewed all human beings without judgement or intolerance? Do you know that such a state of innocence is attainable again? That when achieved through your own efforts, can never be stolen from you? Pam Rodolph, H.W., M. , is a long-time student who currently ser...

Heather C. Williams is a Prosperos High Watch Mentor, an ontological artist and a retired public middle school ART and Special Ed teacher. Whoever and wherever you are - you have the power to take charge of your attention. If you don’t take charge of your attention - know that Artificial Intelligence and the tech industries - will be happy to take charge and guide your attention for you. This pres...

Calvin spoke with Sam Morris, known to some as “the Zen Warrior”. This presentation took place on July 31, 2022. Ben Gilberti did the introduction.

Rick Thomas, H.W., M. has been a student in The Prosperos, a school of ontology (the study of being), for many years. He worked at the Prosperos Servers' Center and Rectory (Dean's residence) for 7 years in the 1970s & 80s. Today he is actively engaged in finding new ways of expressing the Ontological message. He is a Mentor and President of The Prosperos. In this presentation Rick asks us to...

John is a long-time Prosperos student and a member of the High Watch. In this presentation he recounts his experience as a participant in Burning Man and other celebrations of radical self-expression, and how those experiences connect with our experience of The Prosperos instruction. This presentation took place on July 10, 2022. Ben Gilberti did the introduction. During this presentation John pla...

I was excited to bring back to our students Natacha Alpert, who is proving to be a renaissance and futurist young woman. In October 2021 we touched on Natacha’s work with 3D printers, creating wearable engineered apparel and artforms for major companies like Reeboks; the importance of our education, the importance of staying informed and up-to-date on changes occurring that could cause you future...

Heather C. Williams is a Prosperos High Watch Mentor, an ontological artist and a retired public middle school ART and Special Ed teacher. What is an ONTOLOGICAL ARTIST? An ontological artist is anyone who draws out into expression their Inner Being through some form of creativity (paint, draw, write, sing, dance, weave, etc). The Inner Being connects us with our purpose and higher capacities. Our...

This conversation will explore Mara’s involvement in the Advanced Mentors Workshop, now in its 2nd year, as well as Mara’s work with group members in a dynamic writing challenge that seems to guarantee to draw forth innate potential and resources. This conversation will include a glimpse of Mara’s life in her use of writing before the workshop, as well as some fun tidbits and highlights of Mara’s...

Anne Bollman is a Prosperos Mentor and long time student who currently serves on The Prosperos Board of Trustees. In this presentation Anne articulates how intuition differs from impulse or other factors of mind and of the importance of developing a listening attitude that quiets the habitual chatter or flashing-lights distraction of life. This presentation took place on May 15, 2022 and runs for...

Richard Hartnett, H.W., M., provides a compelling sample of his re-work of one of The Prosperos core classes. In this tour-de-force presentation, Richard dives deep into various views of the cosmos and of our meaning within, or relationship to, the cosmos. Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the scho...

Mara Pennell, H.W., shows us the Easter message through several lenses, focusing on the inclusiveness and universality of this season. Mara met The Prosperos’ founder, Thane, when she was a girl, as he visited with her father, Dr. Rolla Pennell, at their Missouri home. She grew up, became a Doctor of Chiropractic, grew into studies of Science of Mind and Religious Science, and has made outreach to...

In this Conversation, we will have an opportunity to see how one man’s life path through environment and its experiences had a direct effect on his physical, emotional, and cultural self-image. The values that developed and the behaviors that resulted. His courage to look within to find unique Insight and Wisdom, from what he learned from his encounters in life. To demonstrate to us all that there...

Ben continues his explication of spirit of dialogue as developed by physicist David Bohm. Ben Gilberti, H.W., M. is one of The Prosperos longest-standing and beloved Instructors. His elegant presentation of such classes as Advance Seminar and Translation has energized and motivated students for over 40 years through articulating the physics of oneness. This presentation is about 36 minutes long; H...

In this talk, Calvin invites you to share in an in-depth conversation with Nicholas Snow, Producer and Host of PromoHomo.tv. The conversation will introduce one man's unique insight into maximizing a life. The Interview will cover some of Nicholas Snow's major turning points in life and career, his struggle to overcome obstacles of the personality, and his pursuit of living an authentic life. Nich...

Navigating tumultuous times, reminder In this presentation, William outlines a distinction between the modes of problem solving and world building, accepting the efficacy of problem solving while demonstrating a creative path that can “change the game” instead of improving life within the same “game”. William Fennie is Acting Dean of The Prosperos and chair of the Executive Council. He has worked...

A Sunday Meeting presentation with Calvin Harris, H.W., M. In this talk, Calvin invites you to share in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sue Beck, a Prosperos Mentor who is working with him on a program to develop talented Mentors who can carry forward The Prosperos message. This conversation took place on January 30, 2022, and runs about 37 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.

In this 40-minute talk, Richard shares some family history and illustrates a kind of spectrum stretching between experiences that are meaningful and those that are purposeful. Richard Hartnett is a long-time student of The Prosperos and serves on the Board of Trustees. His spiritual journey has taken him on many paths which have enriched his understanding of The Prosperos Ontological message. This...

The season of winter celebration is upon us. This year, it is marked by challenges that continue to ask us to bring our attention to bear on the sacred, the good or, simply, the turning. Alfred Haferkamp, H.W., M. , is a long-time student of The Prosperos and teacher of certain Tai Chi forms. He has served as Dean of The Prosperos since 2009. This presentation is about rw minutes long; the introdu...

I am delighted Sara Walkers is closing out this year’s series with her unique Insight and Wisdom, learned from her encounters through life. There are opportunities everywhere for those who have the courage to seize them! You have more than you think you have. You can do more than you think you can. You alone are responsible to use your natural intelligence, talents, abilities, and what some would...

The one thing you hear about repeatedly in our classes and meetings is “change.” But what does change mean? In this presentation Pam Rodolph discusses one path of change, one look at what is beyond our self-defined limits. Pam Rodolph, H.W., M., is a long-time student who currently serves as Secretary of the High Watch of The Prosperos. This presentation is about 31 minutes long; the introduction...