The Joshua Tongol Podcast will change the way you see reality... forever! Joshua is an author, spiritual teacher, out-of-body explorer, energy healer and psychic medium. With his unique and diverse background, he has become a fresh voice for modern-day spirituality.
As a rising thought leader, Josh’s profound teachings have helped countless people throughout the world. He speaks on topics such as the law of attraction, law of assumption, reality transurfing, religion, spirituality, astral projection, paranormal phenomena, and personal development--offering new paradigms relevant for our day and age.
So chill with Josh as he shares inspirational stories, thought-provoking questions and insights–just straight-up real talk! He also speaks with brilliant minds, influential leaders and more!
So get ready, here’s a show that’ll make you rethink everything you’ve ever known... by helping you *remember* who you really are. Learn more at https://joshuatongol.com/
Episodes
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Does hell exist?
If so, how can a loving God allow millions of people to suffer in a place of eternal conscious torment?
In this episode, I interview award-winning screenwriter, director and producer, Kevin Miller. And we discuss his provocative, critically acclaimed documentary Hellbound? which, in Kevin’s words, “seeks to discover why we are so bound to the idea of hell and what our views on hell reveal about how we perceive God, justice, the Bible and, ultimately, ourselves.”
IN THIS EPISODE, KEVIN ANSWERS THE FOLLOWING:
• Why do so many loving Christians still believe in hell?
• When did you start questioning hell?
• I once heard you say that the “belief in hell creates hell.” What did you mean?
• Where does the imagery of hell (fire, darkness, torture) come from?
• If someone believes in the Christian God, does he or she have to believe in hell, too?
• Is hell part of the Christian message?
• What did the early church believe about hell?
• It’s often said that Jesus spoke more about hell than heaven. Is that true?
• Why are so many people afraid to question hell?
• Does it makes sense for God to give Hitler a free pass into heaven without any punishment?
• Is eternal conscious torment the only view of the afterlife for Christians to hold to?
• If there’s no eternal hell, then why the need for a savior?
• How did the writers of Scripture know with certainty what happens after we die?
• If there were no Bible, would people still believe in hell?
• If people really believe in hell, then why aren’t they sharing their faith 24/7 to save people from it?
• If we’re all trying to make sense of the world, does the idea of hell really make a good story?
• As you toured the film and did Q&A’s, what were some of the responses?
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
• Her Gates Will Never Be Shut by Brad Jersak
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Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Sunday Sep 13, 2015
Is it possible to be an atheist and believe in God?
Well, Frank Schaeffer seems to thinks so.
And the description of his new book, Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God, gives us a glimpse into this seemingly contradictory reality:
Caught between the beauty of his grandchildren and grief over a friend’s death, Frank Schaeffer finds himself simultaneously believing and not believing in God—an atheist who prays. Schaeffer wrestles with faith and disbelief, sharing his innermost thoughts with a lyricism that only great writers of literary nonfiction achieve. Schaeffer writes as an imperfect son, husband and grandfather whose love for his family, art and life trumps the ugly theologies of an angry God and the atheist vision of a cold, meaningless universe. Schaeffer writes that only when we abandon our hunt for certainty do we become free to create beauty, give love and find peace.
In this candid interview, Frank pulls no punches and points out what many of us sometimes think and feel--whether we wanna acknowledge it or not.
So give yourself a break from trying to believe all the "right" things for a moment, and think about whether or not your beliefs now inspire you to give love, create beauty and find peace.
Enjoy the show!
IN THIS EPISODE, FRANK ANSWERED THE FOLLOWING:
• Isn't calling yourself an "atheist who believes in God" a contradiction?
• How has embracing paradox and uncertainty brought healing into your life?
• Doesn't certainty give people hope?
• Do you pray to a God on some days and live as an atheist on other days?
• You feel connected to something bigger than yourself whenever you paint. Would you call that God?
• Where do you find meaning? Is meaning something we create ourselves, or something we discover?
• Why did you join the Greek Orthodox Church? Do you still go to church?
• You talk a lot about your wife. What's her reaction to your theological evolution?
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
• Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God
• FREE AUDIOBOOK download when you try Audible for 30 days
• Order Signed Copies of So You Thought You Knew: Letting Go of Religion
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
What is the impact of religion on human sexuality?
You see, growing up in the church, I was told all the dos and don'ts of sexuality for "Bible-believing" Christians. Yet, ironically, some of the preachers I'd listen to would contradict one another when it came to "how far" one can go sexually, both before and after marriage. And some would even commit the very "sins" they'd passionately condemn at the pulpit.
Why was there so much hypocrisy going on in the church?
And why were so many of my [natural] sexual desires considered "sinful" in the eyes of God?
In this episode, I have an honest chat with psychologist and author, Dr. Darrel Ray. And let me tell ya, we don't shy away from any topics here.
So put your kids to sleep (if you have any) ... and let's talk about sex, baby.
IN THIS EPISODE, DARREL ANSWERED THE FOLLOWING:
• Why are so many people afraid to talk about sex?
• How has religion shaped our culture and sexual development?
• How is religion often an excuse for bad behavior?
• What's the difference between guilt and shame?
• Why do even non-religious people struggle with guilt and shame when it comes to sexuality?
• Talk about masturbation for a bit. Are there any benefits to it?
• What are some ways parents can address the topic of sex to their kids?
• What have you discovered in your research about porn and porn addiction?
• What would you tell someone who's struggling with shame right now?
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
• Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality (FREE when you try Audible for 30 days)
• The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture
• Darrel’s Talk on “The Myth of Sex Addiction”
• Sex Education For All Ages Interview With Dr. Melanie Davis
• Kindle Countdown Promo for The Secret to Awesomeness (only for a limited time!)
• Become a Patron and help support this podcast to keep it going (any amount helps!)
Tuesday Sep 01, 2015
Tuesday Sep 01, 2015
A Year Without God?
Yup, at the end of 2013, former pastor Ryan Bell announced he was gonna "try on" atheism for a year. And boy, it didn't take too long for the media to take notice.
So what made a life-long Christian, who pastored for nearly 20 years, do such a thing?
Well, it's been over a year since his experiment began, and I had the opportunity to chat with him at his home in Pasadena, California.
So get ready ... this episode is sure to get you thinking.
IN THIS EPISODE, RYAN ANSWERED THE FOLLOWING:
• What events led to your "Year Without God"?
• What difference does God make?
• How do you respond to skeptics?
• Did you ever "pray" during your atheist experiment?
• Why not "A Year Without Christianity?" instead of God?
• Why atheism? Why not deism? Pantheism?
• How would you define the God you reject?
• How did your "year without God" affect your family?
• How did the atheist community influence your journey?
• Do you ever miss the old notion of God you used to have? (e.g., a loving father, provider)
• Do you ever feel like your religious years were all a waste?
• What would it take for you to believe in God again?
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
• Ryan's Bell Blog "A Year Without God"
• (FREE Audiobook Download) God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
What do you believe?
Wait a minute, let me ask that question again. What do you really believe?
In other words, have you ever claimed to “believe” in a particular idea or creed, yet in your heart, you really didn’t believe?
Or have you ever tried to believe in something because you were supposed to believe in it, yet in your mind, it didn’t make any sense to you at all?
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:
• The senior project on “Christianity” that changed my life
• Some possible reasons why we believe
• Whether or not we choose our beliefs
• How to recognize our blind spots
• How our environment influences our beliefs?
• Two powerful factors that impact a person’s belief
• Is a God who demands you to “believe or burn” being unfair?
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
• FREE audiobook download + 30 day free trial at Audible.com (any book of your choice!)
• Become a Patron and help support this podcast to keep it going (any amount helps!)
Wednesday Aug 19, 2015
Wednesday Aug 19, 2015
What is behind every message you hear?
In other words, what drives a person to share what they wanna share?
And once a person responds to a certain message, what motivates him or her to do what they do?
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:
• The sad (yet funny) story of when I was "left behind"
• How much of organized religion is running things
• The problem with the "good news"
• Why the so-called "unconditional" love of God is really conditional
• The different motivations for belief
• Why the "Christian" God is schizophrenic
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Thursday Aug 06, 2015
Thursday Aug 06, 2015
Religion.
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that word?
God?
Love?
Faith?
Have you ever had someone share their "religion" with you? If so, how was their approach?
Have you ever shared your ideas with someone else? If so, how was your approach?
Does a person's approach even matter? Or is it all about a person's content?
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:
• The incident of the two passionate men to who tried converting me
• A discussion about passion, truth, and sincerity
• Examples of ineffective approaches to conversations
• Whether it's "right" or "wrong" to make judgments
• If tolerance is always the answer to disagreements
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
• Brendon James' Artwork
• Russell Brand Interviews Westboro Baptist Church
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Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Yup, that's right! I created a new podcast called The Flipside.
New title.
New style.
New everything.
Why? Well, you gotta listen to find out!
In this first episode you'll hear:
• Why I decided to create a new podcast
• A bit of my journey (for all the newbies)
• Why I've been on the "down-low" these days
• My goal for the show
Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode
• My books So You Thought You Knew and The Secret to Awesomeness
Please support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/JoshuaTongol
Thursday Jun 25, 2015
Thursday Jun 25, 2015
I was recently interviewed by Coach Carla on the Vibrant Living Show.
We discuss the laws of the universe, the power of our minds, and the
ability to create reality.
Listen in and be encouraged today!
Tuesday Jun 09, 2015
Tuesday Jun 09, 2015
We can spend a lot of time convincing ourselves that that "thing" we wanna do ... that "thing" that gets us "pumped up" and excited ... could wait. And we come up with a bunch of reasons of why we can't do it now.
Procrastination.
Here's how to beat it. (watch video)
Tuesday Jun 02, 2015
Tuesday Jun 02, 2015
Do you sometimes fear the future? Worry about money? Become anxious about life? Well, I have a simple tip that can help you overcome your fear in seconds.
Tuesday May 26, 2015
Tuesday May 26, 2015
Sometimes watching the news on television can sometimes make it feel like the world is a horrible place to live in. And it can even sometimes make you wonder if there's any hope for humanity at all.
We all wanna make a difference in this world--which is good--but some of us just don't know where to start.
Well ... it's simple. Here's what you can do (watch video)
Tuesday May 19, 2015
Tuesday May 19, 2015
“Im not good enough.”
Have YOU ever felt that way? I know I have. And so has everyone else.
Check out this encouraging message to help start off your week.
Tuesday May 12, 2015
Tuesday May 12, 2015
A lot of people these days are accusing the Christian God (along with his followers) of being
hateful, exclusive, judgmental, and violent.
Is God guilty? And why do God and his followers tend to look alike?
Saturday May 09, 2015
Saturday May 09, 2015
Growing up as a Christian, I have always considered myself an open-minded person … until I realized that I kept assuming–no matter what–one thing.
And this one thing kept me from truly learning from others. Let this give you something to think about.Wednesday May 06, 2015
Wednesday May 06, 2015
Have you ever asked yourself this very important (and possibly uncomfortable) question?
Whether Christianity is true or false, have you, as an individual, looked into the historicity and teachings of the Christian faith?
For some people, asking the “WHAT IF?” question will change their lives forever.