Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:59:16 -0700 Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer http://www.rotb.org/ Podcast Maker v1.3.8b - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker The outside-the-box, spiritual-religious audio musings of Rabbi Brian. These are the audio musings of Rabbi Brian, chief rabbi of Religion-Outside-The-Box, an Internet-based, spiritual-religious congregation whose mission it is to help you to find and be with (the) God (of your understanding). en-us Religion-Outside-The-Box 2006-2019 Rabbi Brian info@rotb.org http://www.rotb.org/podcast/RB_HeadShot_LOGO_144.jpg http://www.rotb.org/ 144 144 Religion & Spirituality Religion & Spirituality Spirituality Judaism rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious no Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian retells a conversation he had with a high school student and ponders if we all don't have a bit of "wanting to mow" but not really knowing why. Rabbi Brian retells a conversation he had with a high school student and ponders if we all don't have a bit of "wanting to mow" but not really knowing why. (A shout out this week to my Grandma who died last week, Lois, Don, and Jesse.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/LawnMowingWhy.mp3 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:37:26 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian recorded this podcast from seat 22J on an American Airline flight from JFK to LAX... oh, yeah, I was sitting next to man who promotes GOGO -- a wifi in the sky. NO THEME no BACKGROUND MUSIC THIS WEEK Oh, I was also doing this podcast as a way to avoid my feelings... listen and you'll hear. (This week's shout out to Grandma.) www.rotb.org http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Podcast_from_36%2C000ft.mp3 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:30:11 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:12 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about this notion that we are only as good as our last performance... YIKES! This idea came about as he didn't know what to talk about today... Rabbi Brian talks about this notion that we are only as good as our last performance... YIKES! This idea came about as he didn't know what to talk about today... (Shout out today to SM.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/asgoodaslastperformance.mp3 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:28:29 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the "HYPE" around the latest bat man movie — The Dark Night — and why Americans are going gaga over this troubling movie. Rabbi Brian talks about the "HYPE" around the latest bat man movie — The Dark Night — and why Americans are going gaga over this troubling movie. (A shout out this week to H&P and D&C for making history.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BatMan.mp3 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:22:38 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian asks you to pick between "Compassion, Wisdom, Cleverness, Kindness, and Being Smart." Which one do you think typifies you? Which do you wish did? And, how can you foster more of it in the world? Rabbi Brian asks you to pick between "Compassion, Wisdom, Cleverness, Kindness, and Being Smart." Which one do you think typifies you? Which do you wish did? And, how can you foster more of it in the world? (A shout out this week to JB whose growing a lot.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Compassionate.mp3 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:41:01 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells about an insight (an ironic one to be telling you about) he had while meditating. Rabbi Brian tells about an insight (an ironic one to be telling you about) he had while meditating. (Shout out this week to FTJC, who might need a bigger plate.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Ironically_I_AM.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:08:41 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:01:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. In late 2007, Rabbi Brian was the guest of the reverend Richie Assad's radio show, THE GOLDEN RULE. It's long, but interesting... THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. In late 2007, Rabbi Brian was the guest of the reverend Richie Assad's radio show, THE GOLDEN RULE. It's long, but interesting... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/The%20Golden%20Rule.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:08:46 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:56:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of a HHD sermon that Rabbi Brian gave in 1999. The audio quality isn't the best. But, the topic, "STRUGGLING WITH GOD" is a timeless one. THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of a sermon that Rabbi Brian gave to a church in 2000. (I don't know what church.) The audio quality isn't the best. But, the topic, "STRUGGLING WITH GOD" is a timeless one. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Struggle%20with%20God.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:43:14 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:14:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of the first sermon Rabbi Brian gave in a church in 2000. The sermon was entitled, "Met God." It's one the of the best. THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of the first sermon Rabbi Brian gave in a church in 2000. The man introducing him is Larry Keene the minister of Church of the Valley. The sermon was entitled, "Met God." It's one the of the best. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Met%20God.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:41:38 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:17:18 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what religion-outside-the-box is, what it means... it's a heartfelt, not perfect 3 minutes. Rabbi Brian talks about what religion-outside-the-box is, what it means... it's a heartfelt, not perfect 3 minutes. (Shout out this week to BB and TS.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ROTB.mp3 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:24:44 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian muses a little about a Paul Tillich quote: "There is nothing more frightening to a human being than the notion of their own non-existence." Wow. Rabbi Brian muses a little about a Paul Tillich quote: "There is nothing more frightening to a human being than the notion of their own non-existence." Wow. (Shout out to Tony S. & Jon W. — but for very different reasons.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Non-Existance.mp3 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:26:56 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Greg Voisen THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on Inside Personal Growth by Greg Voisen on Feb 1, 2008. (It just got published to the web late June 2008.) THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. (26 minutes) This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on Inside Personal Growth by Greg Voisen on Feb 1, 2008. (It just got published to the web late June 2008.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Rabbi%20Brian%20Interview%20on%20Inside%20Personal%20Growth.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:32:33 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:26:15 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks some about "defense of God's goodness in the face of evil." The big word for this is THEODICY. Rabbi Brian talks some about "defense of God's goodness in the face of evil." The big word for this is THEODICY. (I don't have an answer as to why bad things happen to good people, but I have some things to say about it.) Shout out this week to NM who has plenty of reason to be pissed at God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Theodicy.mp3 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:33:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses Plato's allegory of the caves. It's one of the best allegories, EVER. Really. Rabbi Brian discusses Plato's allegory of the caves. It's one of the best allegories, EVER. Really. (A shout-out this week to ME for seeing the sun as the sun and not insisting that the shadows on the walls of the caves are or were ever real.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Plato%27s%20Caves.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:36:51 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about mistakes... we all make them... but how willing are we to acknowledge them? Rabbi Brian talks about mistakes... we all make them... but how willing are we to acknowledge them? (This week's shout out to NM... My heart and Jane's are broken.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Mistakes.mp3 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:56:46 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian and Richard A <"thanks for the new music">]]> Rabbi Brian talks about how we commit spiritual-religious self-violence when we try to not be where we are... Rabbi Brian talks about how we commit spiritual-religious self-violence when we try to not be where we are... like when we are angry or sad and try to not be angry or sad... Shout out this week to NB <"keep on keeping on"> and Richard A <"thanks for the new music"> http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Spiritual-Religious%20Self-Vi.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:27:56 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on KPFK (Pacifica Radio) by Lisa Garr on May 22, 2008. THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on KPFK (Pacifica Radio) by Lisa Garr on May 22, 2008. It's about 30 minutes long. (That about 10 three minute podcasts!) At the 15 minute mark there's a series of simple, spiritual-religious exercises. I'm glad you are choosing to listen! -RB http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Aware_show.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 13:56:55 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:24:04 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about "Spiritual Barometers" and how to use them to figure out how you are doing... Rabbi Brian talks about "Spiritual Barometers" and how to use them to figure out how you are doing... (Special shout out this week to MK whose still slogging through hell.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Spiritual%20Barometer.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 21:34:09 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about how our ideas of how things ought to be are "helpful suggestions" and other people's "helpful suggestions" are "judgments." Rabbi Brian talks about how our ideas of how things ought to be are "helpful suggestions" and other people's "helpful suggestions" are "judgments." (This week's shout-out to ECR&DR.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/judgment.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 14:27:02 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:21 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses "teasing" and how "the meaning of communication is in the response illicited, regardless of intention." Rabbi Brian discusses "teasing" and how "the meaning of communication is in the response illicited, regardless of intention." (This week's shout out to R.A.'s mom who is struggling with her disease.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Teasing.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:21:06 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the artistic process... how the Muses are going to just show up to do your work for you, but how the process needs to unfold on it's own timetable... Rabbi Brian talks about the artistic process... how the Muses are going to just show up to do your work for you, but how the process needs to unfold on it's own timetable... (A shout-out this week to my Magic Camp buddies.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Artistic%20Process.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:13:23 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives a simple spiritual exercise that will help you to get towards Godliness -- BEING HUMAN! Rabbi Brian gives a simple spiritual exercise that will help you to get towards Godliness -- BEING HUMAN! (A special shout out to me this week. Why? Because I felt like being kind to me.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Re-humanize_Yourself.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:05:20 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Have you ever noticed that we as human being want so badly to believe that things are a certain way that we don't both to analyze whether or not they are? Listen in... Have you ever noticed that we as human being want so badly to believe that things are a certain way that we don't both to analyze whether or not they are? Listen in... (A shout out this week to Russ and Emma who have losses to mourn.) --IF YOU WANT A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT HERE, please e-mail and let me know — http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Believe%20in%20Believing.mp3 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:45:45 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian presents the story of Passover from his point of view... his chronicle of he journey from being a slave in Egypt to following Moses to freedom... Rabbi Brian presents the story of Passover from his point of view... his chronicle of he journey from being a slave in Egypt to following Moses to freedom... (A shout out to Terry whose quiet curiosity inspires me.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Passover2.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:06:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tries in just over three minutes to explain that Passover and Easter are really the same holiday, just celebrated differently and that it is the POINT of them that is important, not the details. Rabbi Brian tries in just over three minutes to explain that Passover and Easter are really the same holiday, just celebrated differently and that it is the POINT of them that is important, not the details. (A shout out to John Shelby Spong whose books have taught me so much.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Easter-Passover.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:56:05 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks candidly about how he often self-medicated with thought, hope, faith, and love to keep from feeling the pain in his heart. Rabbi Brian talks candidly about how he often self-medicated with thought, hope, faith, and love to keep from feeling the pain in his heart. A shout out this week to the 2 families, the couple, and the man who are all having a real hard time. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/A%20Pained%20Heart.mp3 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:17:41 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian returns to the notion of what RELIGION OUTSIDE THE BOX is. Rabbi Brian returns to the notion of what RELIGION OUTSIDE THE BOX is. (This week's shout outs goes to Mike L, who I hope forgives me for forgetting to e-mail him in a timely manner.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Back2Basics.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:50:53 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian on this, the 101st podcast, talks about milestones and touchstones... and explains a little about what they are. Rabbi Brian on this, the 101st podcast, talks about milestones and touchstones... and explains a little about what they are. A shout out this week to the S & J families. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Milestones%20and%20touchstones.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:55:34 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks from his heart about how he likes to be with his head in the clouds, thinking esoteric thoughts, flying... not being grounded in reality... Rabbi Brian talks from his heart about how he likes to be with his head in the clouds, thinking esoteric thoughts, flying... not being grounded in reality... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Eternal_Youth.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:38:39 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about Wu-wei — the notion of NOT-STRIVING. How often we get in the way — striving — when we would be better served not doing so. (This week's shout out goes to me. I've been having a hard time.) Rabbi Brian talks about Wu-wei — the notion of NOT-STRIVING. How often we get in the way — striving — when we would be better served not doing so. (This week's shout out goes to me. I've been having a hard time.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Not_Striving.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:18:53 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that life is pass-fail, not graded and that perhaps we all need to take is a little easier on ourselves... Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that life is pass-fail, not graded and that perhaps we all need to take is a little easier on ourselves... A shout out to my dear neighbors who are having a rough time... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Fass-Fail.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:08:51 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about how sometimes we make things more complicated than they need to be to make our lives more challenging... obviously, this is a bad idea. Rabbi Brian talks about how sometimes we make things more complicated than they need to be to make our lives more challenging... obviously, this is a bad idea. A shout out this week to Evan who is having yet more health issues. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Floorwax_and_Bookcases.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:06:17 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discussed "the rule of three" — how after telling someone to do something three times, we need to stop telling them. Rabbi Brian discussed "the rule of three" — how after telling someone to do something three times, we need to stop telling them. A shout out to the wise women I quoted in this episode. May God continue to bless you with clarity, wisdom, and peace. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Rule%20of%20Three.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:05:39 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the Rumi quote, "Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment." Rabbi Brian talks about a Rumi quote, "Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment." And, hey, I'm one of the most clever people I know. A shout out this week to me, I turned 38! :) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NotCleverness.mp3 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:58:39 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian re-creates a prayer about the 23rd Psalm. (The Lord is my shepherd.) Rabbi Brian re-creates a prayer about the 23rd Psalm. (The Lord is my shepherd.) A special shout out this week to Ellen whose beloved died last week, another to Dave whose son is facing some trouble in Africa, and one to Rebecca and family who have faced medical trauma... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Psalm_23.mp3 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:43:38 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what Christmas might really be about -- allowing more of God into the world! Rabbi Brian talks about what Christmas might really be about -- allowing more of God into the world! With shout outs to Rabbi AR for his inspiring story and Pastor Dan for his Street Prophets article. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Merry%20Christmas.mp3 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:22:45 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about Channukah, the festival of lights... and what he doesn't like about it. Rabbi Brian talks about Channukah, the festival of lights... and what he doesn't like about it. (And, a shout out to SJTL, who knows why.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Channukah.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:45:40 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that he's a little stressed and ponders the fact that it might not be the circumstances in his life that are stressing him out. Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that he's a little stressed and ponders the fact that it might not be the circumstances in his life that are stressing him out. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Stress%2C%20chicken%2C%20and%20egg.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:36:09 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about gift-giving... what are the factors that go into a well received gift. Rabbi Brian talks about gift-giving... what are the factors that go into a well received gift. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/GiftGiving.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:36:25 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about an almost MAGIC way of looking at things that we aren't grateful for that can really take the bite out of them. (With thanks to John Stellar.) Rabbi Brian talks about an almost MAGIC way of looking at things that we aren't grateful for that can really take the bite out of them. (With thanks to John Stellar.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Un-gratitude.mp3 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:55:53 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the spiritual-religious notion of gratitude... Rabbi Brian talks about the spiritual-religious notion of gratitude... (And, a shout out to Yisshai: "Shanti, shanti, Shalom.") http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Gratitude.mp3 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:23:22 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what he learned pretending to not be him at the "shadow dinner" he attended. Rabbi Brian talks about what he learned pretending to not be him at the "shadow dinner" he attended. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ShadowDinner.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ShadowDinner.mp3 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:26:56 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about "the shadow" side we all have in our lives... the parts of our selves that we just don't like... and suggests that we get comfortable with those things. Rabbi Brian talks about "the shadow" side we all have in our lives... the parts of our selves that we just don't like... and suggests that we get comfortable with those things. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shadow.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:25:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about this crazy thing that he and all of us do... we think that the things we can't or didn't do are impressive while the things that we can or did do aren't. Rabbi Brian talks about this crazy thing that he and all of us do... we think that the things we can't or didn't do are impressive while the things that we can or did do aren't. (A special shout-out this week to my nieces who are adorable.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Knit%20vs.%20Crochet.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:36:33 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses comfort, what it is, what it isn't and why we all need to learn to get a little more comfortable with discomfort. Rabbi Brian discusses comfort, what it is, what it isn't and why we all need to learn to get a little more comfortable with discomfort. (A little shout-out to Ali and Shannon who are each having a bit of a hard time these days.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ComfortDiscomfort.mp3 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:32:33 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what the Days of Awe Holy Days are all about... Rabbi Brian talks about what the Days of Awe Holy Days are all about... How the word "AWE" isn't as in AWESOME, but in AWE-STRUCK and AWEFUL. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/HolyDays.mp3 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:26:59 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:39 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian's having a hard week... and, well, he honestly talks about it. How he can't seem to get done that which he knows he needs to get done. Rabbi Brian's having a hard week... and, well, he honestly talks about it. How he can't seem to get done that which he knows he needs to get done. Chances are, you've had this type of experience in your life as well from time to time. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Surrenderish.mp3 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:38:22 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about Joel Osteen and others who seem to tell folk that you can tell how blessed people are by how well they are doing. Rabbi Brian talks about Joel Osteen and others who seem to tell folk that you can tell how blessed people are by how well they are doing. [A shout out this week goes to my friend Gregg who invited me to hear Joel Osteen.] http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Prosperity.mp3 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:40:18 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. (Again, it doesn't matter what you believe, this exercise will help you to figure out what you do and don't believe.) This week's shout-out is to Jason Crigler whose background music you hear on these podcasts. Part 2/2 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/withGODinTHERAPY2.mp3 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:04:39 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. (Again, it doesn't matter what you believe, this exercise will help you to figure out what you do and don't believe.) Part 1/2 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/withGODinTHERAPY.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:03:07 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what it really, truly just doesn't matter what you believe with regard to God. (It's pretty liberating to find this out.) Rabbi Brian talks about what it really, truly just doesn't matter what you believe with regard to God. (It's pretty liberating to find this out.) This week's shout out goes to my son who is 9 MONTHS OLD. Yeah, Emmett. I love you. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WHYbeliefDOESnotMatter.m4a http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WHYbeliefDOESnotMatter.m4a Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:57:35 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks for just over 3 minutes about what it might mean to believe in God. Rabbi Brian talks for just over 3 minutes about what it might mean to believe in God. (He's not trying to convince you of anything... just trying to help you to define the terms "belief" and "God.") This week's shout-out is to Dave "Id" Cohen — the man with the most cars of anyone I know... you rule and you win! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BelieveInGod.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BelieveInGod.mp3 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:55:14 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:04 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses how really simple things are less fulfilling than those things that challenge us... and he challenges you to think that perhaps the complications in your life are self-imposed to make things more exciting... Rabbi Brian discusses how really simple things are less fulfilling than those things that challenge us... and he challenges you to think that perhaps the complications in your life are self-imposed to make things more exciting... This week I want to make a special shout out to Joey & Sydney who just found out they are expecting a baby girl! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ http://www.rotb.org/podcast/FLOORWAXandBOOKCASES.mp3 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:54:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:01:04 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Also... I want to make a special shout out this week to Richard Adams for the AWESOME introduction music that he sent me. If anyone out there in cyberland wants a theme song, I would be glad to get you in touch with him. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning33.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning33.mp3 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:30:19 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:25 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. (It might have been posted early as I will be at Magic Camp the week of the 18th.) Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. (It might have been posted early as I will be at Magic Camp the week of the 18th — and, hello to Deanna.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning2.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning2.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:02:31 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:08 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. (Also, I wanted to say congratulations to Wyatt & Jo as well as Eli & Tina who just got married.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning1.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning1.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:08 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian questions is there no force as powerful as an idea whose time has come Rabbi Brian questions is there no force as powerful as an idea whose time has come. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/noforceaspowerful.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/noforceaspowerful.mp3 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:06 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells lessons he learned from Lynn Twist's book THE SOUL OF MONEY Rabbi Brian tells lessons he learned from Lynn Twist's book THE SOUL OF MONEY. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/soulofmoney.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/soulofmoney.mp3 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:06 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian delves into a Paul Tillich quote. Rabbi Brian tells about the problem of having 3 pair of sunglasses. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Sunglassesandstuff.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Sunglassesandstuff.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells you about how he had a hard time telling people about the possitive aspects of his vacation. Rabbi Brian tells you about how he had a hard time telling people about the possitive aspects of his vacation. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/complainingaboutthecruise.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/complainingaboutthecruise.mp3 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:14 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses a Paul Tillich quote about non existence. Rabbi Brian discusses a Paul Tillich quote about non existence. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/nonexistence.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NonExistance.mp3 Wed, 30 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks AGAIN about faith... (It's a big topic.) Rabbi Brian talks AGAIN about faith... (It's a big topic.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith(again).mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith%28again%29.mp3 Wed, 23 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the SELF and what makes it up. Rabbi Brian talks about the SELF and what makes it up. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NOSELF.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NoSelf.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the crappy day he is having. And, he might use a bad word or two. Rabbi Brian talks about the crappy day he is having... (It's a big topic.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/CrappyDay.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/CrappyDay.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Discernment vs. Judgment. Discernment vs. Judgment. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Discenment.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Discenment.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Belief in God: what does that mean? (2/2) Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod2.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod2.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Belief in God: what does that mean? Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod.mp3 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the three types of prayer: petition, praise, and presence. Rabbi Brian talks about the three types of prayer: petition, praise, and presence. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/threetypesofprayer.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/threetypesofprayer.mp3 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Jonah was swallowed by a whale... what a wonderful metaphor. Jonah was swallowed by a whale... what a wonderful metaphor. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jonah.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jonah.mp3 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleConclusion.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleConclusion.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells what part of the Bible he knows to be true, definitely true. Rabbi Brian tells what part of the Bible he knows to be true, definitely true. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleThisisTrue.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleThisisTrue.mp3 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. Rabbi Brian explores what it means to believe the Bible is the word of God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBeliever.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBeliever.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian (re)explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. (The first time the podcast was posted had two tracks of me at the same time.) Rabbi Brian (re)explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. (The first time the podcast was posted had two tracks of me at the same time.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleNotBelieve(redo).mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleNotBeleive%28redo%29.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. Rabbi Brian explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleNotBelieve.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/030707 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explains that there are two camps when it comes to the Bible: believers and non-believers. Rabbi Brian explains that there are two camps when it comes to the Bible: believers and non-believers. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBelieversandNonBelie.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBelieversandNonBelie.mp3 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explains the relationship between God, the Bible, and the laws in the Bible. Rabbi Brian explains the relationship between God, the Bible, and the laws in the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleGodLaws.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleGodLaws.mp3 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian I can't believe it either, but I give masturbation the official seal of approval in this podcast! Rabbi Brian explores the Biblical notion of spilling seed... and tells you that according to the Bible it's ok to masturbate. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleMasturbation.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleMasturbation.mp3 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian begins talking about the Bible. What the heck is it, anyway? Rabbi Brian begins talking about the Bible. What the heck is it, anyway? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/introtobible.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/introtobible.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about stress. (He's against it, in case you were wondering.) Rabbi Brian talks about stress. (He's against it, in case you were wondering.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/stress.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Stress.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks spontaneously about the exercise of doing three minute podcasts. Rabbi Brian talks spontaneously about the exercise of doing three minute podcasts. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/3minutes.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/3%20minutes.mp3 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the origins of the devil . . . . and, I just noticed, the word DEVIL sounds just like "the evil." That's no in the podcast, just something I noticed while typing this subtitle. Rabbi Brian talks about the origins of the devil . . . . http://www.rotb.org/podcast/devil.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/devil.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about evil, where it comes from and it's relationship to God and goodness. Rabbi Brian talks about evil, where it comes from and it's relationship to God and goodness. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/evil.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/evil.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian give a brief primer on the topic of paradoxicality. Rabbi Brian give a brief primer on the topic of paradoxicality. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/paradoxicality.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Paradoxicality.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian give a number of short little spirtual exercises that you can do. Rabbi Brian give a number of short little spirtual exercises that you can do. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shortspiritualexercises.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shortspiritualexercises.mp3 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian The parable of Upstream and Downstream. It's not just about what you think we are talking about. Rabbi Brian talks about the mythical towns of Upstream and Downstream. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/upstreamdownstream.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/upstreamdownstream.mp3 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:00:00 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks a bit about doing because you didn't know that you couldn't. Rabbi Brian talks about faith (yes, again, but this time it's different). http://www.rotb.org/podcast/becausetheythinktheycan.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/becausetheythinktheycan.mp3 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:00:00 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks a bit about what it means to beleive, in the medical sense, of course. What does it mean that we think we will get better? Rabbi Brian talks about placebos. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/placebo.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/placebo.mp3 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian looks down at his notes and realizes that this is not what he wanted to talk about today. A very live podcast ensues. Rabbi Brian realizes that he has no idea what he's talking about in this one. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/a_bit_confused.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/a_bit_confused.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explains how to deal with impossible people. Rabbi Brian explains how to deal with impossible people. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/impossiblepeople.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/impossiblepeople.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands... Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/chargeforreligion.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/chargeforrelgion.mp3 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands... Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shabbathcabinet.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shabbathcabinet.mp3 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives some thought to the notion of "What is my job here on earth?" Rabbi Brian gives some thought to the notion of "What is my job here on earth?" http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jobdescription.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jobdescription.mp3 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian weighs in that some things are just "fated" or "b'shert". Rabbi Brian weighs in that some things are just "fated" or "b'shert". http://www.rotb.org/podcast/meanttobe.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/meanttobe.mp3 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells a truth -- the two words spiritual and religious are SYNONYMS! Rabbi Brian tells a truth -- the two words spiritual and religious are SYNONYMS!. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/spiritualnotreligious.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/spiritualnotreligious.mp3 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian give a lengthy number of answers to the question: "how would you describe God?" Rabbi Brian give a lengthy number of answers to the question: "how would you describe God?" http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NotionsOfGod.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NotionsOfGod.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:05:25 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives a few longer answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. Rabbi Brian gives some longer answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM2.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM2.mp3 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives some quick answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. Rabbi Brian gives some quick answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM.mp3 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian God wants something from us? How do you know? God wants something from us? How do you know? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWants.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWants.mp3 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what how all the things you have to do might be a good thing. Rabbi Brian talks about what how all the things you have to do might be a good thing. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/thingstodo.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Things%20to%20do.mp3 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:14 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Surrender, but in a good way. A little more on surrender. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/IMNOTGOD.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/IMNOTGOD.mp3 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian How to be creative in four easy steps. Really! Four easy steps towards creativity. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/creativity.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/creativity.mp3 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian In what do you have faith? In what should you have faith? In what do you want to have faith? Faith is having confidence in . . . well, whatever we choose. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith.mp3 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian God wants you to just take the day to relax and enjoy. A story about a little girl interuprting my prayer leads to a confession about God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/relaxenjoy.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/relaxenjoy.mp3 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian What are those things that you know you ought to be doing and how do you know? Theologically, it's not the most stable of notions, but "what does God want from you?" http://www.rotb.org/podcast/godwants.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/godwants.mp3 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian God grant me the courage to accept the things I cannot change. . . accepting reality is hard. God grant me the courage to accept the things I cannot change. . . accepting reality is hard. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/acceptance.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/acceptance.mp3 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Some folks try to avoid life through "spiritual escapism." I think that's a pretty crappy plan for living. Some folks try to avoid life through "spiritual escapism." I think that's a pretty crappy plan for living. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/SpiritualEscape.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/SpiritualEscape.mp3 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "The absense of limitations is the enemy of art." -- Orson Wells said that . . . let's discuss. "The absense of limitations is the enemy of art." -- Orson Wells said that . . . let's discuss. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Limits.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Limits.mp3 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "The most frightening thought we have is the thought of our own non-existence." -- Paul Tillich said that . . . let's discuss. "The most frightening thought we have is the thought of our own non-existence." -- Paul Tillich said that . . . let's discuss. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/non-e.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Non-Existence.mp3 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "Safety is the lack of apparent fears. Not that there aren't things to be scared of, but that you don't care. Yikes! Safety is the lack of apparent fears. Not that there aren't things to be scared of, but that you don't care. Yikes! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/safety.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Saftey.mp3 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "Cruise control is a great idea – until you fall asleep! (This is a metaphor!) Sometimes we are the walking dead. . . not awake to our own lives as they happen. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/cruise.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/cruise.mp3 Tue, 30 May 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "Why do we rush and toil and try so hard when some things just happen when they are supposed to? Some things just happen when they are supposed to. Right? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/timing.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/timing.mp3 Thu, 25 May 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 0