Presence: A Global Conversation for a New Earth.

We begin the 2 nd stage of evolution as it moves from the individual Archaic) to the collective. This is the Tribal stage or level. Tribal begins with a very closed understanding. For example, the beginning is limited to biology/genealogy. Abraham is the Genesis of Tribal consciousness. Time Magazine, in 2002, wrote about the significance of Abraham in religious history. Time labels Abraham as a r...

Adam begins a first creation which brought consciousness of the Self on one hand but, also brought about bondage to separation or death. NOTE: see the VENN diagram. Form/Trans-Form/Formless Adam begins a trajectory of understanding one's God Identity . Adam's foundational consciousness of self is at the heart of Israel's law keeping in order to establish and maintain God Identity. The creation fou...

IN THIS EPISODE: Today we continue our discussion about the initial level of human consciousness as proposed in Integral Theory; that of the Archaic. You will find it very helpful to pull up the doc here in show notes locating Adam in the realm of Form as well as his relation to what is evolving—Trans-form and Formlessness. God/Spirit as Source is the creator of humans and the ground of being from...

IN THIS EPISODE: We continue the discussion of the first level of the Spiral and its application to Adam. Each level in first tier is boundary driven. Therefore, humans attached to the Form of a level as an understanding of Identity. Adam introduces us to the 2 forms behind all other first tier forms;  Good and Evil. We discuss Adam as the foundation of boundary driven thinking upon which the othe...

IN THIS EPISODE: We introduce the concepts surrounding the initial stage in Spiral Dynamics;  the Archai c . This stage is the foundation for human spiritual consciousness. Within this stage are the concepts of Form, Boundary and Governance (Law). Creation begins as void and without Form. Adam also begins without Form in terms of an unconsciousness requiring the opening of his eyes. The opening of...

IN THIS EPISODE: Today we continue our discussion of Role or Function versus Identity. The apostle Paul was a universalist when it came to identity. Let's look at Paul's 2 universal identities in Galatians 4: Flesh (self as source) versus Spirit (God as source)  Old and New Covenants (agreements)  States of Existence—Bondage versus Freedom Using the VEN diagram we outline the trajectory of human s...

IN THIS EPISODE: Identity…what is it? What happens when we confuse 'role' and 'function' with our true identity? Why do so many of us suffer from Identity crisis? In this episode, we examine roles, function, and their association with the world of  form . Examples of external form in the Biblical narrative include: The Israelite Temple – an external  form  whose  function  was tied to God. Identit...

Spiral Dynamics and the Biblical Narrative In this Episode we will be introducing  Integral Theology , a topic that will be the basis for ongoing discussion using the model called "Spiral Dyamics". This is a model being used in many fields such as, business, politics, world relations, finance and even sports to trace the history and evolution of human world views. We will be using Spirial Dynamics...

Welcome to the launch of our Presence Podcasts! We are so excited to have you join our conversation for a new earth. This series will be hosted by Doug King, president of Presence. Along the way Doug will be joined by his wife, Denee, as a co-host. You can also look forward to interviews with theologians, spiritual leaders, pastors and others. The purpose of Presence podcasting is to stimulate dis...