Aaron Joy
Unfiltered Society With Aaron Joy
REGULAR LIVE SHOW for independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff. Unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective. I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA. I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian, coming from a Hindu and conservative perspective. This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. Show formerly known as Practical Spirituality: Hinduism & Current Events with Premanand Das Bhagat.
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Episodes
38 How Starting Marathon Running in Middle Age Changed My Life 04.06.2023 1:44:21
Story of becoming a marathon runner in my 40's. Note: In 2025 I graduated to becoming an ultra-runner with a 50K. Live 6.3.2023 0:00 – Overview of show (apologies for pixilated image, only excuse it was a rainy day) 4:01 – Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah (Ashtakshara Mantra) 7x 6:53 – Running my 1st 25K trail run (at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine), with my girlfriend who simultaneously ran a...
37 Tarot That Worked? I'm Looking For A Rational Explanation 21.05.2023 1:03:18
Recalling personal experience with Tarot readings that were so accurate they were scary, as the strangers giving them discussed dead people they didn't know. I welcome anyone to attempt to disprove these stories. Show dedicated to Adrienne Harris, RIP. Live 5.20.2023. 0:00 – Intro, thanks to first 100+ subscribers, 1/3 Canadians prescribe suicide to homeless (See Timcast episode ), 46 year old bir...
36 Tarot Won’t Lead You to God. It’s Addictive Pseudo-Spirituality 14.05.2023 49:28
Sharing my experience with the Tarot over decades, which I found to be questionable, pseudo-science, addictive & not really spiritual. Live 5.13.2023 0:00 – My 20 year background with the tarot, intro to 2 part series 3:18 – Shri Krishna Sharaban Mamah mantra 7x (Correction: I realized after it should be SharaNAM.) 6:20 – Purged tarot & other ideas from my spirituality that was not Hindu,...
35 Pope Francis on What a Real Relationship with God Takes 14.05.2023 17:00
Reading an excerpt from an interview with Pope Francis from before he became Pope. Discussion of having a relationship with god, fear & love. Live 5.12.2023. (Pope Francis RIP 2025). 0:00 – Intro, Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah (Ashtakshara Mantra "Sri Krishna is my shelter") 7x (thanks for the mantra to Ananda Bhagat of the Arizona Vedic Cultural Center) 5:11 – About the book "Pope Francis: His...
34 Is ISKCON a Cult? A Look at Indoctrination and Devotion 08.05.2023 43:38
Is ISKCON a cult? Does it brainwash to get members? I answer this question via a book recommendation on a book looking at this question. Live 5.6.2023 0:00 – Intro, announcements, Om Shri Swaminarayanaya Namah 7x 2:41 – Reading from "Train Wrecks & Transcendence: A Collision of Hardcore & Hare Kirshna" by Vic DiCara of the Krishnacore punk rock movement, Cro-Mags 6:30 – Researching if ISKC...
33 Mantra Chanting: Om Kleem 108x to Kali Ma: Attraction, Energy, and Focus 07.05.2023 26:43
Chanting Om Kleem attraction mantra 108 times in honor of the coronation of King Charles III of Great Britain. Live 5.6.2023 0:00 – Intro (sorry, no clue why the video was blurred at the beginning), Gayatri Mantra, reading from "Pope Francis: His Life In His Own Words - Conversations With Jorge Bergolglio" by Francesca Ambrogetti & Sergio Rubin 3:13 – Having hope in God for the future 3:50 – T...
32 Vivek Ramaswamy for President, and Identity Politics 30.04.2023 41:58
Endorsing Vivek Ramaswarmy for President in 2024, plus discussing being real with Krishna & the detriments of feel good identity politics. Apologies for mispronouncing his name in this show. Live 4.29.2023. 0:00 – Intro, faith fights darkness, Gayatri mantra, reading from "Living Dharma" by Sri Dharma Acharya 3:17 – Time to try a U.S. government led by someone following Natural Law/Dharma, off...
31 Spiritual Growth Starts with Questions & Being Wrong 30.04.2023 46:41
Can you be wrong when spiritual? It seems an odd question to ask, but it often appears that spiritual leaders say they are never wrong. Asking questions is important for spiritual growth, and so is being wrong. Being wrong & asking questions is important for self-awareness. Live 4.29.2023. 0:00 – Om Shri Swaminarayanaya Namah mantra 7x 1:19 – Gurus are never wrong & know everything except...
30 Serving God vs Serving Ego — The Reality of Spiritual Pride (from Christian mystic Richard Rohr) 26.04.2023 44:34
Sharing from the book "What The Mystics Know" by Christian Friar Richard Rohr & discussing knowing god & ourselves, recognizing the will of god vs our own will, being a servant of god, being objective/self-aware of ourselves. Live 4.22.2023 0:00 – Intro, Om Shri Swaminarayanaya Namah 7x, reading from "Swamini Vato" 3:47 – Overview & goals of live show & channel for new viewers, fin...
29 What’s Really Blocking Your Spiritual Growth? Addictions, Influences & Self-Awareness 26.04.2023 42:43
Based on Swaminarayan's Vachanamrut, discussion of outside & negative influences on our spirituality, self-awareness & additions. Live 4.22.2023 0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading from "Swamini Vato" 2:30 – Discernment & awareness of outside influences on our spirituality, example of spiritual influence of Star Wars on culture a (referenced podcast: "New Age Beliefs in Church and Culture:...
28 Mantra Chanting: Om Ram Ramaya Namah 108x (Plus Scripture Reflections) 25.04.2023 26:24
Chanting Om Ram Ramaya Namah mantra 108 times, plus discussing effect of reading scriptures, John Cage story & marathon running. Live 4.21.2023. 0:00 – Discussing recent live show absence due to computer problems 7:19 – Gayatri mantra 1st attempt 7:49 – Discovering whey protein powder & percussion massage gun as a marathon runner 10:05 – Gayatri mantra, prayer to Sri Ganesha 10:51 – Though...
27 How Can You Know God? Sri Swaminarayan on Distraction & Devotion 01.04.2023 1:04:19
Using Swaminarayan's Vachanamrut to discuss maya, self-awareness, distractions from god, & non-believers hurting our faith. Live 3.23.2023. 0:00 – Aum Shri Swaminarayanaya Namah mantra 7x, timeline of new learning series (note: after this show I returned the microphone) 2:20 – 1st Anniversary of this channel, reading the scriptures due to God's commandment & organization of channel 9:23 –...
26 What’s Your Life’s Purpose? A Life Hack 21.03.2023 21:28
What is your life's purpose? Here's a little life hack that I've followed in my life. Show dedicated to Art Cerullo, Esq. (retired). Live 3.18.2023 0:00 – Welcome & intro for new viewers about me & this channel (note: Sorry for the poor video quality, for unknown reasons; second time using a new microphone so still learning.) 2:48 – Gayatri mantra, starting on right foot 5:15 – Reading fro...
25 The Reality Behind Spiritual Stagnation (Spiritual life hack from 200 year old Hindu book) 20.03.2023 28:37
Discussing the problem of not finding time for god & religious study, with the catch-22 that human nature takes time for things it wants & enjoys. Also experiencing religion outside books. Live 3/18/2023. 0:00 – Intro (pardon technical difficulties with new microphone and pixilation of video), Gayatri mantra 2:15 – Preview of future show on Sri Swaminarayan & Shikshapatri book 3:10 – S...
24 A 200-Year-Old Hindu Warning About Silence - Truth from Swaminarayan's Shikshapatri book 14.03.2023 34:32
Based on Swaminarayan's Shikshapatri I share the advice not to hide your religion in shame, particularly as modern society tries to destroy religion, but be proud. Live 3.11.2022. 0:00 – Intro, Gayatri mantra, reading from "The Art Of Satsang Simplified" by Sadguru Devprasaddasji Swami 4:43 – Introductory thoughts on show, thanks for comments on videos 7:44 – Personal/unorthodox interpretation of...
23 Mantra Chanting: 108 Names of Swaminarayan (Janmangal Namavali in English & Spanish) 05.03.2023 37:53
Chanting the 108 names of Swaminarayan (aka the Janmangal Namavali) but in spanish. Live 3.4.2023 0:00 – Gayatri Mantra, reading from "Living Dharma" book by Sri Dharma Archarya 1:29 – Intro to honoring my Spanish speaking and/or Hispanic spiritual bothers & sisters following Sri Swaminarayan (Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, BAPS, etc) by reading in Spanish 108 names of Sri Swaminayaran (i.e. Janm...
22 Fake Western Yoga vs Real Hindu Yoga: The Big Secret 05.03.2023 1:10:05
With Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino discussing fake American/western yoga vs real hindu yoga in India, including Christian yoga, Bhagavad Gita As It Is quotes, Sir Pierre Bernard, destroying the authentic tradition (aka Hinduphobia), translation issues 0:00 – LIVE: Intro, tech issues 2:17 – Gayatri Mantra, reading from "Living Dharma" by Sri Dharma Acharya 3:59 – Intro to "Kingdom Now" podcast with Ap...
21 A 200 Year Old Time Management Hack from India from Sri Swaminarayan 02.03.2023 26:03
Sharing a time management life hack from the spiritual guru Shri Swaminarayan via his book the Vachanamrut. Live 2.25.2023. 0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading from "Living Dharma" by Sri Dharma Acharya 1:21 – Part-time religious practice 2:51 – Sri Swaminarayan's 200 year old teachings remain relevant 4:29 – Reading about constant endeavor life hack from "The Vachanamrut - Discourses of Bhagavan Sri S...
20 Modern Industrial Culture Vs Vedic Cow Protection 01.03.2023 24:36
Is cow protection possible in modern western society where using the cow is part of our entire society beyond just food or is it just for a pre-industrial society which has been endorsed by at least one ISKCON swami. Live 2.25.2023 0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading from "Holy Cow: The Hare Krishna Contribution To Vegetarianism & Animal Rights" by Steven J. Rosen, get the book here 3:04 – Intro, r...
19 Book Bans, Bible Rewrites & Censorship in a Post-Truth Age 24.02.2023 26:08
Thoughts on book censorship via Agatha Christie, Roald Dahl & the future Chinese approved Bible translation, plus authenticity of religious texts. Live 2.20.2023. 0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading from "Living Dharma" by Sri Dharma Acharya 1:48 – Intro, world post-"Mr. Rogers Neighborhood", thoughts on book censorship 4:45 – Book censorship is now book editing for inclusivity/woke progressive age...
18 Raymond Bally’s Poetry, Don't Stop Dreaming 20.02.2023 21:46
Sharing new book of song lyrics by New Jersey songwriter Ray Bally of Primitive Substance, which was the achievement of a dream. Live 2.19.2023. 0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading from "Living Dharma" by Sri Dharma Acharya 1:50 – You are not alone, new book "Come Closer" of lyrics by indie songwriter Ray Bally https://www.raybally.com/ 5:14 – Unique music from Primitive Substance collective (https://p...
17 Mantra Chanting: Sri Swaminarayan Chant for Clarity & Bhakti (108x OM SHREE SWAMINARAYANA NAMAH) 19.02.2023 29:56
Chanting Om Shree Swaminarayan Namah mantra 108 times. Discussion of benefits of changing, Krishna's return, & a history of Swaminarayan. Live 2.18.2023 0:00 – Gayatri mantra false start 3:00 – Intro & discovering Swaminayaran Sampradaya (sect), reading from "The Vachanamrut: Spiritual Discourses of Bhagavan Swaminarayan" 5:16 – Benefits of chanting anytime & anywhere 7:53 – Chanting "...
16 Sam Smith's Confusing "I'm Not Here To Make Friends" (aka A World Of Sex, Confusion, Imitation) 15.02.2023 53:15
Reacting to singer Sam Smith's video "I'm Not Here To Make Friends" & how it is unoriginal, imitative, promotes sex over love, & is confused over relationships. Trans movement seems to promote sex over love. Originally broadcast 2/4/2023. The inclusion of video segments had it blocked worldwide. Rebroadcast 2/11/2023 with photos over the videos. 0:00 – Introduction (trying new computer pro...
15 Mantra Chanting: Shreem Brzee 108x to Lakshmi: For Prosperity, Wealth 14.02.2023 25:56
Chanting Dr. Pillai's famous Shreem Brzee manifestation mantra to Lakshmi 108 times, plus sharing my 108 days of chanting experiment. Live 2.11.2023. 0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading from "Sport & Meditation" by Sri Chinmoy 2:41 – Small print on all being part of Sanatana Dharma/Hinduism, introduction to chanting 7:24 – Chanting Shreem Brzee mantra 108x 12:50 – How many times to chant, forthcomi...
14 Here's Why I'm no longer Afraid of My Own Religion 13.02.2023 25:02
Talking about my childhood & how I was afraid to share my religious beliefs because I was afraid of myself & not knowing what I really believed, based on a reading from Swaminarayan's Shikshapatri. Live 2/10/2023. 0:00 – Gayatri mantra, reading verse 39 from "Shikshapatri" by Shree Swaminarayan 1:24 – "And worship of god shall not being given up fearing some foolish persons shall rail at i...
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