160. The Life Wisdom Project | Spiritual Resilience: Navigating Loss and Finding Meaning | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum

GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast

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In this profound episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, join host Scott Langdon and join the transformative conversation between Dr. Jerry L. Martin and returning special guest Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum. After hearing from Jonathan about living truthfully, explore this new discussion that unfolds the essence of wisdom- a journey through life that teaches us to discern what truly matters.
Meet Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum, who teaches courses in philosophy, world religions, ethics, and bioethics at Berkeley College in NYC and St John’s University in Queens. He writes and publishes in the philosophy of religion and the philosophy of humor, among other topics.
Jonathan shares a poignant personal story involving loss and a moment of self-discovery during a challenging period. The conversation deepens as they explore the role of prayer and its ability to ground in times of crisis. Jerry emphasizes the importance of quiet reflection, whether through prayer, meditation, or other means, to connect with what holds the most meaning and truth in our lives.
This episode encourages self-love as a foundation for loving others, fostering a love that overflows naturally. Explore the concept of regret and discover the transformative power of embracing the moments of profound connection and fulfillment, even in the face of loss and adversity.
The conversation touches on the profound meaning of religious life, not just in fixing external problems but in providing an internal anchor that sharpens and strengthens individuals.
Tune in to this soul-stirring episode, dive into the realms of philosophy, spirituality, and the human experience, and share your thoughts with us!
Relevant Episodes:

• [Dramatic Adaptation] I Ask God Hard Questions About Ego And Suffering
• [Life Wisdom Project] The Encounter With Novelty And Living Truthfully

Other Series:

• Life Wisdom Project- How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
• From God To Jerry To You- Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.
• What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?

Resources:

• READ: "The Soul is at One with God"
• THE LIFE WISDOM PROJECT PLAYLIST

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1. 160. The Life Wisdom Project | Spiritual Resilience: Navigating Loss and Finding Meaning | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to God: An Autobiography, The Podcast (00:00:17)

3. Introduction to The Life Wisdom Project (00:01:07)

4. Meet Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum (00:02:00)

5. Wisdom from I Ask God Hard Questions About Ego And Suffering (00:03:33)

6. Lesson 1 | Self-Appreciation and Ego: The Joy of Being Yourself (00:04:50)

7. Lesson 2 | Aligning with God: Obedience (00:07:28)

8. Lesson 3 | Suffering: Loss and Grief (00:10:31)

9. Appreciating Regrets (00:13:14)

10. When Suffering Makes Life Absurd (00:18:33)

11. The Preciousness of Time (00:21:53)

12. Navigating Suffering to the Joy of Being Yourself (00:25:03)

13. Empathy and Real-Life Bioethics (00:27:13)

14. Learning and Living What is Important: Practicing Prayer (00:32:12)

15. Profound Meaning of the Religious Life | Loving Yourself as God Loves You (00:38:57)

16. Outro and Contact Information: Stay Connected (00:41:52)