CLICK SHOW TITLE TO LISTEN Subscribe to Beyond  Reason Podcasts ~ Click Here Brenda Crabtree "Live Like You Were Dying" How would you live if you knew you were dying? Great song title. Great trivia question. But what happens when it's real and it's happening to you? A special Beyond Reason interview, with our friend and guest in shows past, who today, has been given a terminal diagnosis, but who also says she's been given a gift. Brenda Crabtree discusses death and dying and acceptance, in a way that is truly beyond all reason. Patricia Aburdene Megatrends 2010: The Trend Toward Conscious Capitalism As business trends shift from industrial to information, so too, will there be a shift in the measure by which we define corporate success. Best selling author Patricia Aburdene addresses this age of social transformation, and predicts a paradigm shift toward, Conscious Capitalism. Dianne Arcangel Afterlife Encounters Research suggests at least 11% of the population experience afterlife encounters (AE), though a recent five year, international study indicates that number is growing.  Dianne Arcangel, former hospice chaplain, author and director of the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Center in Houston discusses her work with those who have heard from deceased loved ones , and offers impressive research to suggest that consciousness does survive the death process. Richard Bach  Do We Write Our Life's Story Best selling author Richard Bach discusses creating your reality and writing your own life's story. Noting that all happy people have one thing in common, Bach sums it up: They all have gone forward with what they want to do! Trick is to know your desire. An insightful conversation with one of the planet's most creative minds... Gregg Braden The Divine Matrix Expounding on the theories of Max Planck, father of quantum theory, best selling author Gregg Braden explores this "container for the universe."  Could quantum physics hold the key to explaining what we otherwise call miracles today? Braden discusses this place where things begin...the bridge between our imagination and our reality, revealing how we can tap it, access it and use its power to create our own realities. Julia Cameron Creative Minds in a Material World Poet, playwright and author Julia Cameron (The Artist's Way) discusses the nature of creativity and the life of the artist. A candid discussion on her writing, her battle with alcoholism and her marriage to Martin Scorsese, Julia's reputation has become synonymous with empowering the artist and creativity through spirituality. Julia Cameron Finding Inspiration When the Well Runs Dry Even the most artistic among us hit periods of distraction. But how can one jump start an engine to launch a new endeavor or stay focused to complete the last? Novelist, playwright and best selling author Julia Cameron offers insightful steps to help you flex your creative muscles and return to the well of inspiration. A must for artists... Maureen Caudill Suddenly Psychic What happens when a non-believing scientist suddenly finds herself psychic? An amazing journey from the clear, questioning mind of a scientist (trained in physics, computer sciences and research in artificial intelligence) who undergoes a metaphysical awakening that is truly Beyond Reason. A must for the skeptics among us. Deepak Chopra The Nature of God* Do you have to believe in God to experience God? Or, do we see God according to our own self understanding? (If so, "Know Thyself" takes on a whole new meaning.) One of New Thought's greatest minds and best selling author, Deepak Chopra discusses the nature of God and the mechanics of creativity. (*from the Beyond Reason archives) John Dominic Crossan The Latest on the Historical Jesus Is Jesus of the gospels the same as the historical Jesus? John Dominic Crossan, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at DePaul University, and author of 21 books on the subject takes up a vast range of variables affecting the outcome of the early Christian Church. Discussing the Kingdom Movement, the Roman occupation and roles of key figures such as Mary, James and Paul, Crossan gives the political and historic context often missing from the story. Scott Degenhardt The Other Side of Death Scott Degenhardt, author of Surviving Death, examines what happens when we die. From his own father's passing (and simultaneous appearance) and other case studies involving NDEs, out of body experiences and mind to mind communication with deceased loved ones, Degenhardt reiterates that spirit and thought are the reality; matter and body are the by product...not the other way around. Ray Dodd Belief Works "The line between "the way it is" and what could be is often no more than a belief," according to Ray Dodd, author of Belief Works and The Power of Belief. The key lies in recognizing our beliefs and separating them from who we truly are. The power to change is within our grasp. A conversation with a man who can show you how... T. Harv Eker "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" What secrets do the wealthy know that the rest of us don’t? It starts by identifying our financial blueprint: that map to the mind that shows where we’re blocking the money flow. New York Times bestseller T. Harv Eker gives insight to the patterns one must break and the habits one must create to become independently wealthy. Azriel Fellner Spirituality at the Oscars On the heals of this year's Oscars, film lecturer and commentator Azriel Fellner discusses the spiritual language of film. Why so much controversy? Why were this year's picks particularly dark? A metaphysical look at the unspoken message in our movie choices, and an introspective discussion on what motivates the filmaker... what motivates the movie goer. Given our current state of affairs, what do our entertainment choices say about our consciousness as a culture? Laura George Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting What is the secret to finding the job of your dreams? Laura George, author and human resource manager, says the law of attraction is alive and well when it comes to the workplace, as she offers guidelines to the mental inventory one must take to lead you there. Diane Goldner How People Heal Is faith healing real? Healings documentable? Diane Goldner began her search as a skeptical reporter, interviewing doctors, healers and patients who've seen miracles. Transformational to our understanding of this "subtle energy" ...healings are key. Martin Gray The Spirit of Survival What is it that makes for the survivor's spirit?  Martin Gray, speaks it, having lived it as he recounts surviving the Warsaw Ghettos of the Holocaust when his family did not. Making his way to America, he created a successful business and starts his life again, when at 35 he moves to France finding the peace he had sought...only to lose the love of his life and his beautiful family in a tragic forest fire. How does one go on?  Martin's spirit and advice will touch your soul. Dr. Mitch Johnson The Nature of Thought Where do our thoughts come from? How do we change them? What to do about depressive thoughts? Dr. Mitch Johnson of the Church of Religious Science of Nashville discusses the nature of thought and how to create the life you want to live by disciplining your thought energy. Prof. A. J. Levine Jesus: The Misunderstood Jew Based on her newly released book, "The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus" A.J. Levine, Professor of Divinity at Vanderbilt University addresses a myriad of misconceptions about New Testament Jesus, outlining the complexity and diversity of the Jewish community of the first century.  An introspective look for Christians and Jews alike to note the commonalities, despite many differing interpretations of Jesus' teachings. This lively discussion is steeped in historical research and years of theological study conducted by one of the country's most preeminent New Testament scholars. Mario Martinez, Psy.D. Psychology of Stigmata: How the Mind Wounds and Heals Mario Martinez, Psy. D and author discusses the biocognitive connection between belief, faith, emotion and the power of guilt in the spiritual mind awakening, citing results from recent investigations into stigmata cases for the Catholic Church and National Geographic. . Mario Martinez, Psy.D. Depression: An American Pandemic How can a culture so steeped in wealth experience so much depression? Is American consumerism affecting us spiritually? Clinical psychologist, Dr. Mario Martinez discusses the nature of depression both at the individual level, and the societal, while offering key insights as to how one can shift from a world of material to a world of meaning. Professor Marvin Meyer The Gospel of Mary Who was this Mary Magdalene? Favored disciple or lover to the Lord? Marvin Meyer, Gnostic scholar and foremost expert on the Nag Hammadi texts, discusses the gospels of Mary, recently translated, and now shedding a whole new light on the historic Jesus and the early church. Dan Miller Finding the Work You Love Few categories shape our lives like the work we choose, so why are the majority of Americans dissatisfied with their jobs? Author and lecturer Dan Miller discusses the nature of work and our soul's calling, all while noting the patterns that often hold us back. Is your work your passion? If not, why not? An intriguing conversation with the author of "48 Days to the Work You Love." Elise Moore, C.S.B. Prayer and Healing What is the relationship between prayer and healing? If God is all powerful, infinite and good, how do we connect to the source and stay connected?  Healing practitioner Elise Moore discusses the tenants of the Christian Science faith and the nature of prayer and healing in a modern day world. Thomas Moore Care of the Soul Based on his bestselling classic, Thomas Moore discusses the increasing need for cultivating depth, meaning and a sense of the sacred in everyday life. Dr. Dean Radin Entangled Minds Dean Radin, PhD and Laboratory director at the institute of Noetic Sciences discusses the nature of Entanglement, that "spooky action" as Einstein put it, that underlies mysteries like telepathy, clairvoyance and psychic hunches. Radin reveals how intuition and other unexplainable telepathic experiences are  becoming the testing grounds for 21st century research, and he sets the stage for a rational understanding of physic experiences. Dr. Kevin Randle The UFO Phenomenon From the recent UFO sightings at Chicago O'Hare, to the government's tactics with UFO sightings 60 years after Roswell, Dr. Kevin Randle, military officer, author and psychologist discusses the latest UFO procedures and reports. A thought provoking show with one of the country's foremost authorities on the nature of UFO reporting. Caroline Reynolds  Spiritual Fitness Just as physical fitness requires a certain discipline and focus, so it goes with spiritual fitness. Beyond diets and warm up routines, spiritual fitness is a lifestyle and an attitude that requires constant practice to be effective. Defining your core values and experiencing meaning in life are its benefits. Discovering your true purpose as you've never done before, is the goal. The only requirement? An open and dedicated heart. Jared Rosen From A Meaningless to Meaningful Life There is an incredible shift taking place. Starting with the individual, it trickles upwards to challenge traditional political structures, outdated corporate models, and serious  planetary issues. Jared Rosen author of The Flip credits the individual's search for meaning and conscious, thoughtful choices in one's day to day for the change taking place across the planet. A paradigm shift from materialism to spiritualism, Jared offers a myriad of starting points for your upside down world, to turn right side up again. Thom Rutledge, LCSW Surviving in a World of Fear Is fear a pre-wired inner state or is it prompted purely by the outer world, (and if so, how does one begin to cope as it increases)?  Thom Rutledge, author of Embracing Fear: How to Turn What Scares Us into Our Greatest Gift, discusses the nature of fear and where we lose precious energy in dealing with it. John St. Augustine Living An Uncommon Life What traits make for an uncommon life? What insights can we glean from such greats as Oprah Winfrey, Wayne Dyer, John Denver and Walter Payton (just to name a few) that we too, could tap to enhance our life's purpose? Author, speaker and talk show creator John St. Augustine discusses the potential within each of us to live an uncommon and extraordinary life, if we but dare to change our perspectives. Russel Targ The End of Suffering While suffering is an accepted part of life, certain spiritual Masters have taught ways of transcending it. In his latest work, physicist and author Russell Targ blends Buddhist teachings with quantum physics to distinguish the difference between our stories (i.e. who we think we are) and our souls (who we really are), suggesting that surrender of the former, can put an end to suffering. Calling in the One Katherine Woodward Thomas  Are you looking for love, wondering why it's so hard? Author and psychotherapist Katherine Woodward Thomas suggests there is a vast difference between wanting true love, and being truly available when he or she appears. To find true love, we must become what we wish to attract, and the principles for getting there are a discipline away. Neale Donald Walsch Conversing with God The concept of prayer is common to all faiths, but what happens when God replies? Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God, discusses a life of continuous dialogue with the Creator and says answers are there for us if we would but listen. Neale Donald Walsch The Making of Conversations with God Based on the New York Times bestseller,  Conversations with God, author Neale Donald Walsch discusses his life, his writing and the soon to be released movie. What began as his own private writing exercise in February, 1992, has since become his daily dialogue with the infinite: a conversation, Neale says, God waits to have with each of us, if only we would listen. Marianne Williamson Spirituality in Politics What is the true meaning of Democracy and what role does our personal spirituality play in it? Internationally acclaimed speaker and best selling author Marianne Williamson discusses the role and responsiblity of the individual as our only hope for a brighter future. The Beyond Reason Story Teddy Bart and Karlen Evins recount the history of the radio show, Beyond Reason, including former guests and favorite metaphysical and paranormal topics such as UFOs, near death experiences, life after death, earth changes and more. Bart and Evins, co-hosts of the program, outline plans for future podcasting and webcasting of the show as they move toward national syndication. Teddy Bart & Karlen Evins Beyond Reason: Behind the Scenes As our show expands, and the interest heightens, show hosts and creators Teddy Bart and Karlen Evins take time out to discuss what's happening behind the scenes and what opportunities lie ahead. An inside look at the planning, the structure and the future of Beyond Reason. We welcome your feedback as we share our own personal thoughts on the show that dares to you think~ Teddy Bart & Karlen Evins The World Thru the Eyes of Beyond Reason From the Virginia Tech massacres to the latest from Capital Hill,  Beyond Reason takes a look at present day news events through the lens of the spiritual. A deeper look at what's happening in our world, with a focus on the "Why's" as opposed to the  "Who, What or Where's?"