Jim Watkins

Urantia Radio

Religion EN ↓ 197 episodes

You can have the most immersive spiritual experiences possible by exploring the many great truths contained in the Urantia Book. So let's dot it together. The Urantia Book is about peace, service, God, Jesus, love, Angels, pathways to purpose, a road map to universal truth, the past, the future, and personal destiny. After 40 years of study, four books, and a global podcast with over 300 episodes and over 200,000 listeners, we are just scratching the surface. Welcome to Urantia Radio - a living philosophy for everyone.

Author

Jim Watkins

Category

Religion

Podcast website

urantiaradio.net

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Part 3 Explained - The History of Our World 05.08.2022

Part 3 tells our complete earth history. It is a fascinating story, and the episodes gives a thumbnail view of how we got here, and all of the interesting things that happened. Thanks also to David R. Dinger, who supplies his wonderful score of music through the episode.

Dr. Jenny Martin on Thought Adjusters 27.07.2022

Jenny was one of the recent presenters at the Urantia Foundation’s Scientific Symposium. In her presentation, Dr. Martin speaks about Thought Adjusters, spiritual energy and how the mind plays a role in how we connect to God and to other human beings. It’s a fascinating conversation about the Urantia Book teachings and progress being made in dealing with mental illness through a spiritual approach...

What Makes The Urantia Book Unique 22.07.2022

A recent online survey asked "What makes the Urantia Book different from other religious books?” We read some of those answers and share what others have to say about the revelation.  Also, from Paper 155, Jesus speaks to his Apostles about becoming 'born again' what his teachings mean to the world moving forward, from the Second Discourse on Religion and how true religion is not merely an intelle...

The Price of Freedom and Why Bad Things Happen 26.05.2022

The recent violence in the world has prompted me to do some real soul-searching. To this send I find comfort from Paper 3 on the the reason bad things happen and why God allows them to.  In this episode, we explore these nine examples laid out in Paper 3, and also a few thoughts on the growth of the Urantia Revelation.

The Inner Self 30.04.2022

In this episode we explore Paper 111 in the UB and the relationship between your spirit, the soul and its impact in our daily lives.  Also discussed are the perils which beset society when so many of us fail to discern the leadings of the divine spirit that lives within each of us in this life, helping to develop our souls for the next.

The Resurrection 15.04.2022

From Paper 189 we look "behind-the-scenes" from the perspective of the celestial personalities who were on hand to witness the resurrection of Jesus. Score comes from Passion of the Christ

The Origin of the Gods - How the Urantia Book Explains Ancient Aliens, with my guest Joel Garbon 08.04.2022

In this episode, my guest Joel Garbon, fellow Urantia Book student and engineering science specialist, joins me to discuss how the Urantia Book explains the legends of ancient aliens and superior beings in man's long and mysterious past. If you are a fan of UFOlogy, ancient history and multiverse theory, you will absolutely love to hear what Joel has to say about these subjects and much, much more...

What Is Truth? (Epilogue to our earlier discussion of Lucifer's impact on modern society) 29.03.2022

In this episode we continue our examination of truth as it is viewed today. But how is Truth connected to reality if reality itself is subjective? Is Truth also subjective? This is epilogue to our earlier discussion of Lucifer's impact on modern society. 

The Lucifer Rebellion 19.03.2022

In this episode we explore the reasons behind the Lucifer Rebellion against Michael, and the repercussions this event has had, not only on this world, but also on many of our other neighboring worlds who also harbor intelligent life. It is the first time we have tackled this topic head on, and it provides some insight as to why we are having many problems in the world today, including war, transhu...

The Second Coming 19.03.2022

As a follow up to the previous podcast where we discussed the Revelation of John, in this episode we discuss, among many things, what a dispensation is, the Second Coming of Christ, and taking Jesus' own instructions from Paper 176, and what “signs” we should look for upon his return.  We also revisit one of Jesus best known parables and how it applies to those who have been giving new a new...

Who Were The Twenty-Four Elders from Revelations? 11.03.2022

In this episode we explore the Twenty-four Elders f rom Revelations 4:4 as they are explained in the Urantia Book. Who are they? What do they do? Why are they important? Once you hear the full story of who these Elders are and where they come from, you will blown away.

Thoughts on Jesus 08.03.2022

A short testimony of how the conceptual Jesus grew over time thanks in my heart and mind in large part due to what I learned in the Urantia Book. Plus, a brief read from Paper 196

Interview with Joel Garbon on Materialism and the Modern Dilemma 03.03.2022

Two fellow Urantia Book students have a sobering conversation about materialism, global affairs and what challenges face us in the modern times.  How will the teachings of the Urantia Book help us, or will they help us at all?  This is a great discussion about science, materialism, religion and the role of our "unseen friends." 

Edentia Found 28.02.2022

In this episode, we discuss an astronomer who describes the discovery of what looks like Edentia, some 1,300 light years away  The discovery fits the description of Edentia , as described in the Urantia Book, as a large sphere 100 times the size of our world with hundreds of smaller sphere's in her orbit.  Let's examine the clues, shall we?

What Does The Urantia Book Offer? Plenty 17.02.2022

The age old question: "Why do you read the book?" In this brief episode I talk about what faith itself offers, and how the Urantia revelation provides additional insight

Letters from Listeners, Sioux Oliva, and Bill Sadler, Jr. 14.02.2022

In this episode we talk about new possible ways to share the Urantia Book, plus comments about the Sioux Oliva book “Dr. Sadler and the Urantia Book,” about the Urantia Book, and some very inspirational guidance from Bill Sadler, Jr., unearthed from statements made in the late 1950’s on sharing God and having a better relationship with His spirit.

The Angels of the Lord 03.02.2022

Who are The Brilliant Evening Stars?  In this podcast we look at this special group of superangels and how they serve the cosmos with their unique abilities. In our own literature they are depicted as the 'Angels of the Lord, ' but in the Urantia Book we get a much fuller depiction of their origins, purpose and in some cases their destiny as helpers of Gabriel, the Bright and Morning Star who...

The Ultimate Adventure 21.01.2022

In this episode we look at two things, the destiny of our planet and the destiny of each individual soul on the planet. In UB paper 30 and 31 they offer us a glimpse of what is called “the Ultimate Adventure, and it has to do with the future. It is incredible information to think about and I hope you will allow me to share it with you in this episode of the Urantia Radio Podcast.

Life on Another Planet 12.01.2022

We take a look at the information given to us in paper 72 of the Urantia on what life is like on a neighboring planet. As the James Webb telescope leaves our world looking for new life, this episode explores one such planet where we are told life really does exist and is very much like our own. A fascinating journey this time up on the Urantia Radio podcast

The Story of Another Big Bang 31.12.2021

What better way to start off the new year than with a big bang, Urantia Book-style. In this first episode of the new year, we look at the Urantia Books' description of how our universe came to be (Nebadon). This is a version of creation you won’t hear anywhere else, but it gives us pause to how the universe originated, and with the launch of a new ultra sensitive telescope (James Webb Star Telesco...

Space - The Final Frontier 30.12.2021

In the episode we talk about the James Webb telescope and what it means for our future. Interesting facts about this new venture that could confirm the Urantia Book narrative of creation itself. Credits include: Paramount for Star Trek usage, and Zemekis Films for Contact Music by: Stevie Wonder Gary Wright

The Timing of It All - Examining Scientism and Positivism. 23.12.2021

This is a longer than usual episode because we cover a lot of different topics, but the main theme is the episode is how Urantia Book is intended to save us from the pitfalls of pure materialistic Scientism and Positivism, two contemporary ideologies that turn human beings into mere machines and governments into godless totalitarian systems which is counter to true human progress. We talk about Pa...

Lessons from the Master on Resting The Soul 24.11.2021

More from Jesus on the importance of rest, from Paper 143, and some perspective on why the world is in such turmoil during these contemporary times. 

The Soul with guest Byron Belitsos 17.11.2021

Originally recorded in 2017 guest Byron Belitsos, author of Your Evolving Soul  joins us to talk about the importance of soul development and how the soul is presented apart from the spirit. What is the difference and why it matters. What does the soul do for you in this life and the next. Thanks to Byon for appearing. Please not this is a five year interview so some of the information might...

Tribulation 13.11.2021

In this episode we examine the current age and ask, is this what a tribulation looks like? Could this be it? Are we in a time where we have to decide between liberty and tyranny. What does Jesus offer in this regard, and what does the UB say about such a test of faith.  It's a discussion that has many interesting facets in this edition of the Urantia Radio Podcast Follow us at UrantiaRadio.ne...

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