An outpost is meant to be a place of safety out on the margins of where most of the people are. This podcast will be a place just like that - a place of authenticity, safety, and learning. It will include guests talking about key issues of spiritual formation and psychology as well as select topics addressed by the host Dr. Ray Mitsch.
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Tune in and subscribe to hear the word of God to motivate you through out your week from Senior Pastor of Seattle International Church Dr. Ray Hampton
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Coffee with Dr. Ray is the podcast for anything and everything health over a cup of your favorite coffee. Come join me as I dive into a variety of hot topics surrounding physical health, nutrition and overall wellness. Dr. Ray is a California Board Certified Chiropractor based in San Francisco, a certified corporate ART elite provider and a clinical professor at an accredited chiropractic college teaching courses in clinical assessment and diagnosis. Support this podcast: https://podcasters. ...
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Sermons from the Community Christian Church of Springfield, MO. We are believers in Jesus Christ who accept all people without judgment and who desire to work and worship as a community striving for social justice.
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Dr. Raymond Pants' Books-on-Tape-on-Demand is an anthology of comedic radio plays and books-on-tape from various comedy writers. Each work is presented in chapters and as a whole, with limited commercial interruption. Email us at DrRaymondPants@gmail.com Created by Ean Smith
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I am a Clinical Psychologist addressing social, cultural, political and mental health issues. Join me for great conversations with knowledgeable and insightful guests and friends. Email me your comments to: DrHavlicekPodcast@gmail.com
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What do Jews look like today in terms of their beliefs, practices, values and attitudes? Drawing on the most recent JPR data and their longstanding experience of working in Jewish community life, Dr Jonathan Boyd (Executive Director, Institute for Jewish Policy Research) and Raymond Simonson (CEO, JW3 London) come together to discuss Jewish identity today in this 7-episode podcast series. In this unique podcast, the two hosts grapple with some of the findings from the landmark JPR report, ’J ...
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The Ten Commandments vs The Beatitudes
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When Louisiana's new governor, Jeff Landry, signed an order that every state classroom from Kindergarten through university classrooms would have to post a poster sized copy of the Ten Commandments, you probably heard a voice in your head saying, "What an idiot." But what if he wasn't just trying to make culture war news and appeal to his base of c…
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Episode 38: Redemptive community: Is it possible?
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What kind of community are you looking for? Better yet, what kind of community do you create? Listen in as Dr. Mitsch talks about the fourth community that combines all the best qualities of principle-driven, support-driven, and insight-driven communities. It's the vision for the future of "outpost groups" developed by SGI.…
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All of the world’s religions promote compassion towards the poor as a central spiritual value. However, it should be noted that the world’s major religions all were born in times of great scarcity of resources. It was impossible to prevent poverty because there simply was not enough resources to lift everyone up to a decent standard of living. Howe…
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Assisting in Our Own Victimization
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“Why do the innocent suffer? And can we consider as well how many who are clearly victims are also unconsciously coconspirators in their abuse? Just as Bob Marley sang, “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds,” we all must consider the ways in which we have failed to take responsibility to allowing or even …
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In the hope that Donald Trump will win the November election, the conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation, has composed a huge book of plans and resumes to transform our government called the 2025 Project. It is 900 pages long and too much for any one news show or religious podcast to treat comprehensively but this message attempts to take…
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Episode 37: Relationships in the outpost
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What kind of community do you create? What kind of community are you looking for? Dr. Mitsch returns to the airwaves starting a series about the nature of the relationships in outposts for the heart. Listen in as he distinguishes the different kind of communities you might have already experienced.Af Dr. Ray Mitsch
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Religion and Politics – Natural Bed Fellows
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What makes some topics controversial is because you can make a rational defense of either side of the issue. For example, you can mount logical arguments in favor of either socialism or capitalism but you cannot have a reasonable debate about whether the Earth is round or flat. Unfortunately, we often fail to have the needed rational debates that h…
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The news has been uncommonly full of conversations about who lied and about what. Hunter Biden lied on his application to buy a hand gun. Michael Cohen lied about lots of things, specifically around the hush money payment made to an adult film actress to remain silent about her sexual encounter with Donald Trump. But it goes a lot deeper than that,…
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The D’Canterbury Tales (Complete Book)
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Similar to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, a storytelling contest takes place at an inn for a free meal, featuring the Miller’s Tale, the Nun’s Tale, the Wife of Bath’s Tale, and the Knight’s Tale. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray). Sponsored by: Robby’s Bobbin’ On Up: A Private Affair, MyBees Credits: Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Fox…
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What is a Cult and are You in One?
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The gloves are off, at least in the left leaning media, as we now hear the Trump base regularly being referred to as a "cult." That's strong language that should not be used lightly but does the "shoe fit?" This message asks us to consider the diagnostic criteria for identifying any movement as a cult and to apply these criteria to ourselves.…
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Similar to Chapter 1, which was similar to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, a storytelling contest takes place at an inn for a free meal, this time featuring the Knight's Tale. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray) Sponsored by: MyBees Credits: Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Soldier 3, Hern Askwabbitite Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Pr…
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Similar to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, a storytelling contest takes place at an inn for a free meal, featuring the Miller’s Tale, the Nun’s Tale, and the Wife of Bath’s Tale. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray) Sponsored by: Robby’s Bobbin’ On Up: A Private Affair Credits: Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Fox, Kid 2, TV Anchor, Cpl. Uta…
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Your Jesus, My Jesus, and the Jesus of History
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Most progressive church goers have been exposed to academic criticism of the New Testament, especially as concerns the nature of the historical Jesus. After all, the Jesus Seminar has been around for 40 years, giving us those wonderful books by Marcus Borg, John Shelby Spong, Karen Armstrong, and Jon Dominic Crossan. Still, I have marveled at how c…
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Episode 36: Voices from the Silence
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Dr. Mitsch reports on one more silent retreat. There were significant insights and metaphors discovered to convey the contours of each retreatants spiritual journey. Listen in to find out how much the discoveries of this small group of people relate to your own experiences. --------------------------------- The Critical Journey Find out more about …
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When we watch a movie like Star Wars, we immediately know that it is fiction. No one tries to hitch a ride on the Millennium Falcon or tries to order a working light saber from Amazon. Sadly, however, many modern religious people read biblical myths as if talking with a snake in the Garden of Eden or following Moses through a divided Red Sea is som…
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Episode 35: Settling in for the journey
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As we come in for a landing about the spiritual journey, Dr. Mitsch examines what "settling in" for our lifelong journey looks like. --------------------------------- The Critical Journey Find out more about SGI community: Learn more about Seasons of our Grief hereAf Dr. Ray Mitsch
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Similar to the WWII generation, we are living in a time facing dramatic changes that may end up being good but which also have the potential of being catastrophically bad. As Eric Holder recently warned, there is no cavalry coming to save us. Storied institutions like the Supreme Court and the Congress have demonstrated their willingness to side wi…
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Aaron and Ray discuss what's happening at Whiteface!
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I greatly appreciate Whiteface Mountain General Manager Aaron Kellett taking the time to discuss what's going on at Whiteface. Turns out that Aaron is a life-long skier, passionate about the sport and the mountain. Take a listen for great news about our terrific mountain! Thanks to all for listening and commenting. The Whiteface Group is a great pl…
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Episode 34: Final report from Spring 2024 Silent Retreat
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Find out what happens during the final day of the silent retreat.Af Dr. Ray Mitsch
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Episode 33: Spring 2024 Silent Retreat Day 2
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Find out what happens between day 1 and day 2 on a silent retreat. Now that students have detoxified from all the noise and sound of their lives, what happens. Listen in to find out!Af Dr. Ray Mitsch
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Hyperbole, Hysteria, and Hypocrisy
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The claim that the coming election is "the most important election of our lifetime," has been sadly over used and possibly worn out to the point that people easily ignore those of us who are urgently crying "wolf" about the November 2024 election. This message attempts to state the stark reality of the risk to democracy and individual freedoms at s…
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Episode 32: Spring 2024 Silent Retreat Day 1
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Ever wonder what happens at a silent retreat? Join Dr. Ray Mitsch with his first on-location report about day 1 of the Spring 2024 Silent Retreat.Af Dr. Ray Mitsch
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Why No One in the Bible Accepted Jesus Christ as their Personal Lord and Savior
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Two great periods of revivals saved the Christian religion from extinction in the United States. The Great Awakening, near the birth of our nation, and The Second Great Awakening that came along with the western expansion, the Civil War, and the end of slavery. Much of what modern American Christians think is a biblical faith is actually the echos …
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Episode 31: Your spiritual journey - "Into the wild!"
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At this stage of our spiritual journey, we move into "the wild." In other words, we move from the inward journey exploring the landscape of our hearts, to the outward journey focused on serving others not as an escape from our hearts, but as an outpouring of what we have been developing in our hearts. Check it out, and see how it relates to you! --…
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Easter, as it has been taught to us through traditional modern sermons, is, as Bishop John Shelby Spong described it, simply "unbelievable." Stepping back from the "yippee, we're all gonna live forever" myth, this lecture tries to treat the first Easter in a historical context with a critical discussion of early Christian writing.…
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Charlie's end of season thoughts and ideas for continued improvements at our great Whiteface Mountain
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Charlie tells it all regarding his suggestions for making Whiteface even better! Take a listen and tell me what you think? Ray Thanks for listening! email me: DrHavlicekPodcast@gmail.comAf Raymond
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Gary and Ray Put It All Together about what we have learned about making Whiteface Grow into Its' True Potential!
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Gary tells it all! We have both heard a lot of feedback about the podcasts and we sum it all up today in this podcast. Take a listen and enjoy! Thanks for listening! email me: DrHavlicekPodcast@gmail.comAf Raymond
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Episode 30: Journey to the center of your soul
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Now that we are managing the challenges of "the wall," what's next? What does it look like to deepen our relationship with God and not depend on all that we can "do for Him?" ------------------------- The Critical Journey Find out more about SGI community: Learn more about Seasons of our Grief hereAf Dr. Ray Mitsch
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THIS IS NOT NORMAL! Cultural values we worked hard to correct over the past century are slipping back into what is being allowed to become normative language, thinking, and voting. North Carolina's GOP nominated candidate for governor, Mark Robinson, who enjoyed more than 60% of the vote in the primary, has publicly denied the holocaust, insisted t…
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What does the future hold for Jews in the UK? In the seventh and final episode of the 'Jews Do Count' podcast, Raymond and Jon look back on their journey into Jewishness today and try to predict the future of the Jewish community in Britain, while producer Richard Miron brings the voices of community members. What would the community look like in t…
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What do you do when everything you thought was true about your spiritual walk with God gets shaken by life experiences, or a traumatic event in your life, or a crisis? We have some very important choices to make, but how do we make them when we have never visited this "place" in our spiritual journey? No one seems to be able to help us and our usua…
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Whiteface General Manager Aaron Kellett Talks with Ray About Making the Best Skiing in the East Even Better!
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Hey skiers, Aaron discussed Whiteface with Ray and provided some significant feedback about our great mountain. Most importantly Aaron conveyed the idea that he wants to have an ongoing dialogue with our dedicated Whiteface skiing community to evaluate their opinions and suggestions for further improvements. His openness to developing a dialogue wi…
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‘Kol Israel Arevim Zeh Bazeh’ – all members of the Jewish people are responsible for one another – says the Talmud. But do Jews in the UK feel that way today? In the sixth episode of the 'Jews Do Count' podcast, Raymond and Jon search for a Jewish Peoplehood: do we feel connected to other Jews in the UK and around the world? And if so, how exactly?…
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Episode 28: The importance of Lament (pt1)
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Join Dr. Mitsch as he navigates the waters of his own seasons of grief He will be reflecting and commenting on the journey through grief as he experiences it. The Critical Journey Find out more about SGI community: Learn more about Seasons of our Grief hereAf Dr. Ray Mitsch
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Episode 27: The spiritual journey - How do you measure your worth?
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As we continue your spiritual journey, we find ourselves at "stage" 3. The choice we have to make is our relationship with God or being productive FOR God. Listen in find out how to deepen your intimacy with God rather than your usefulness. The Critical Journey Find out more about SGI community: Learn more about Seasons of our Grief here…
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Beginners, Boreen, and Bears' Den with Iris and Charlie
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This is the first Whiteface Podcast addressing beginners and intermediates' viewpoints. Great ideas and suggestions for expanded pleasure, safety and enjoyment were made. Take a listen! Please see Charlie's "NICEFACE FAN CLUB celebrating our great and dedicated Whiteface Staff! Thanks for listening! email me: DrHavlicekPodcast@gmail.com…
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The sad news of Alexey Navalny's death in prison brings to mind many who have chosen personal sacrifice as a way to raise awareness in the public's mind or to confront the evils of governments through the centuries. Navalny takes his place along side the likes of Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, and others whose names remain written…
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Lincoln Riddle & Chris Cover talk skiing at Whiteface and making it even better!
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Lincoln and Chris ski Whiteface a lot ...probably 150 days between the two of them. They host a great Facebook Group (Whiteface Conditions - A group for Whiteface skiers and riders) that daily listens and responds to skiers' experiences and wishes regarding Whiteface - the best skiing in the east. They sum it all up during this most interesting pod…
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Episode five: We're sick of talking about antisemitism
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We're in the UK. It's 2024. Raymond and Jon really would prefer not to talk about antisemitism in the UK in 2024 in the fifth episode of the 'Jews Do Count' podcast. But they have to, as antisemitism is still the biggest concern among Jews in the UK and the entire world today. With the number of antisemitic incidents spiking following the 7 October…
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Episode 26: Phase 2 of the spiritual journey: Digging into your faith
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As the spiritual journey gets underway, there are some key elements that are important to keep in mind. These include choosing your mentor carefully, and avoiding just collecting information about God rather than having a relationship WITH Him. Find out how to avoid the pitfalls, and take advantage the opportunities that are an important part of ph…
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Black Belt Karate Expert and Whiteface Skier Talks About Skiing, Martial Arts and Whiteface Mountain
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Bob and Ray discuss the gift that Whiteface Mountain is to NY's North Country. Skiers of all ages have fun; experience great stress release and have exercise at Whiteface, and Senior Citizens stay young, strong, and healthy with a steady diet of skiing at Whiteface Mountain's beautiful slopes and trails! Listen to this great episode for the health …
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What is it about Jews and Israel? In the fourth episode of the 'Jews Do Count' podcast, Raymond and Jon try to explain the ties that bind Jews in the UK and Israel by sharing some personal stories about their own connections, and producer Richard Miron is sent to ask community members what Israel means to them and how the 7 October attack on the co…
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Charlie provided his insights about how to make the best skiing in the East even better! In addition to providing his suggestions about making Whiteface better he suggested an on-going program to acknowledge the dedicated professional staff at Whiteface who make our great skiing experiences the best. He told us there are 140 individuals who work th…
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Episode 25 - Choose your spiritual journey mentor wisely!
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The first stage of the spiritual journey is the converted life. What does it look like, what are the challenges, and how do we make progress? Listen in to find out! Podcast links: The Critical JourneyAf Dr. Ray Mitsch
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32 of the 33 developed nations in the world have universal healthcare. Why is the United States the only outlier? We spend more on healthcare than any of the other nations, why can't we get the distribution system to be more fair? We also have between five and ten times as many of our citizens in prison, than any of those other developed nations. W…
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We Love Whiteface, and the Great Folks Who Work There!!
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Hats off to all the hard-working, eager to please staff who make Whiteface the great mountain we enjoy skiing at! Pardon me for not knowing everyone's names but Kelley, Daryll, and Jay are outstanding examples of the dedicated staff who cause us all to love the mountain and its beautiful trails! We all certainly care about you all! Thanks for liste…
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Episode three: Not just a religion
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Can you have a strong Jewish identity without believing in God? In the third episode of the Jews Do Count podcast, Jon and Raymond discuss religiosity, and lack of it, with Joanne Greenaway, Chief Executive of the London School of Jewish Studies, looking at what the research shows about religious observance among British Jews, what the term means t…
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Second Whiteface Mountain Podcast: Gary Kaltenbach's experiences and opinions about Whiteface are discussed with Ray...
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Hey skiers: Take a listen to long-time Whiteface skier Gary Kaltenbach's opinions about making Whiteface even better than it already is. I ski with Gary frequently since he like me loves first tracks on the groomers at Whiteface. Gary grew up racing at Whiteface and Mt Whitney. I greatly appreciated hearing his perspective. Thanks for listening! em…
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Episode 24: The spiritual journey: Starting where you are
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The spiritual journey? What is it, and why is it so important? Dr. Mitsch explores the key issues of your spiritual journey, and what things to anticipate as you continue your journey.Af Dr. Ray Mitsch
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Dr. Ray is inviting skiers and Whiteface officials to participate in a series of podcasts about making the best skiing in the East even better. Listen and enjoy the intro and discussion and contact me if you would like to give your opinions during one of my podcast interviews. We all love skiing at our beautiful mountain! Ray Thanks for listening! …
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