Traversing the Strange World

In this installment of Monday Mornings with Peace, we explore “The Philosophy of the Barbell”—why resistance creates strength, why consistency beats motivation, and how the iron becomes one of life’s most honest teachers.

this episode, I sit down with Miguel Conner for a wide-ranging conversation that moves through Gnosticism, mysticism, and the strange feeling that reality itself is out of alignment. We explore the idea of stasis—how human beings get trapped in repetitive inner and outer cycles—and how the Demiurge functions as a symbol for false order, illusion, and spiritual stagnation. From there, the conversat...

Welcome to Monday Mornings with Peace. This is an orientation. A quiet reflection on waking up in a strange world already shaped by habits, anxiety, inherited beliefs, and expectations we never chose — and how awareness becomes the first step toward clarity.

n this episode, we’re joined by Elizabeth Woods for a conversation that moves between symbolism, intuition, and big-picture questions about reality itself. Both of us receive tarot card readings, using the cards not as fortune-telling devices, but as mirrors—tools for reflection, pattern-recognition, and meaning-making. From there, the conversation opens up into deeper territory. We explore the na...

In this episode, we sit down once again with Michael Northro, known to many as the Shaman, for a deeper conversation on ancestors—who they are, how they are understood across shamanic traditions, and what it means to honor them in a modern world. We explore how ancestors are viewed not simply as figures of the past, but as living influences—guides, protectors, and carriers of memory that shape ide...

In this episode, Peace sits down with special guest Britt Hartley for a wide-ranging conversation on what spirituality can look like outside the boundaries of organized religion—without dismissing religion entirely. We explore the idea of spiritual atheism: the search for meaning, transcendence, and moral depth in a secular world, while refusing to “throw the baby out with the bathwater.” Together...

Peace & Toodles sit down with Astrology Meggie for a wide-ranging conversation about astrology, reincarnation, symbolic doors, Jim Morrison, and the archetypes, and the cosmic patterns that shape our lives. A mystical, thoughtful ride through the zodiac and beyond. Hope you enjoy! You can contact Meggie at meggie@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/17fpzRWxZA/?mibex...

In this episode Peace and Toodles interview Professor Northrop, who is a Professor of Religion and Art. He is also a Shaman! And has studied Shamanism in its many different forms. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Isaiah interviews a longtime friend and fellow podcaster Phil Brothers from the Phil Brothers journey! In this episode, they discuss were we in a cult? The importance of admitting when you do not know the answer to something and deconstruction from fundamentalist religion, and the journey that entails. Enjoy!

In today's episode, Peace solo interviews Rico Cortes, from Wisdom inTorah ministries. A teacher of God's Word, he answers questions about the Pharisees in his discussion with Peace today.

In today's episode, the hosts explore detailed topics of idioms and contradictions in the Bible with Jim DeFrancisco, PHD. They delve into topics of inquiry and look at the actual meanings of original texts.

In today's episode, the hosts interview Pastor Don Smith from the Talk About It podcast, and lead Pastor of Firm Foundation Ministries in Centreville, Michigan! They ask questions about the Bible, possible contradictions in it, and discuss their differing beliefs about God and Jesus.