Let Your Spirit Breathe.

Living must be spiritually centered. Human beings naturally seek harmony with themselves, others and their environment. We are naturally good, creative and caring. But life becomes unbalanced when we focus overly on physical, material and mental priorities---and lack spiritual foundation, expression and growth. Loneliness and fear seep in, as well as a sense of being unfulfilled, empty and separate from others. When we place to much emphasis on physical, material and mental / intellectual goals they in fact become vulnerable, compromised, and even destructive. This is true for us as individuals, as families, communities, societies, even as a species.

At the Godspeed Institute we seek connection with and guidance from those who understand and teach the history, purpose and practices of the world's religious and spiritual wisdom---those who remind us to stay rooted in our heart, breath, soul, spirit or higher selves, and those who help us evolve into spiritually centered beings. We explore and celebrate the wealth of our diverse spiritual heritage as a source of knowledge, a path leading toward tolerance, and a way for all people to learn about and strengthen spiritual life skills. This is where we find balance, peace, purpose and fulfillment with our selves and the world around us. Please join us on the journey to a better life, better relationships and a better world.

 


 

Listen and learn how others find meaning and purpose through spiritual beliefs.

Join us live on The Progressive Radio Network every Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm (EST), where we explore the world’s spiritual belief systems as an on-air classroom with great teachers of our time. Browse all of our shows here:

 

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The Siddhartha School Project

Join Caer Hallundbaek in an engaging hour with Lisa V. Blake, Executive Director of the Siddhartha School Project - an educational wonder in Ladakh, India founded by Tibetan Monk and educator, Khen Rinpoche Lobzang Tsetan. Find out why the school was founded, learn about Buddhist principles and Khen Rinpoche's journey, and see how our efforts are interconnected, even as we are on opposite sides of the world.

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Thor's Hammer: The Beliefs of the Old Norse

Learn about the values and gifts of the Scandinavian beliefs and legends, with guest Dr. Terry Gunnell, professor of Folkloristics at the University of Iceland at Reykjavik, where he teaches Old Nordic religion and mythology, Scandinavian Folk Tales and Traditions; Icelandic Legends, Folk Beliefs and Society; Tolkien; and much more. He received his PhD in Icelandic Studies at the University of Leeds, is a prolific writer, and the editor of the books ‘Legends and Landscape’ and ‘Masks and Mumming in the Nordic Area.’

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Sufism for the Western Seeker, with Dr. Stewart Bitkoff

Dr. Stewart Bitkoff grew up in New York City and spent most of his professional career living and working in the New York City area. He holds a doctorate in education and is an avid student of Sufi Mysticism and the Perennial Philosophy. He is the author of 'A Commuter's Guide to Enlightenment' and the new book 'Sufism for the Western Seeker' which he discusses with Caer Hallundbaek at length. Dr. Bitkoff is a frequent contributor to “Sufism: An Inquiry” and “Sacred Journey Magazine” and writes for multiple online entities, including the Philadelphia Spirituality Examiner, Wisdom Magazine, New Age Journal, and more.

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The Summum Path of Self-Liberation

If you visit the organization SUMMUM in Salt Lake City, Utah, you can find a modern day pyramid built as a sacred meditation sanctuary. You can also enter the journey of the SUMMUM philosophy, and, if you like, make arrangements for your mummification. SUMMUM is a spiritual center founded on principles that guided the civilizations of ancient Egypt, among others. They have been featured in educational television programs such as National Geographic Explorer, the BBC's "The Face of Tutankhamun," and The Quest on The Learning Channel. Su Menu is president of SUMMUM and talks to Caer Hallundbaek today about its history, purpose and gifts.

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Interview with Jean Beliveau, Upon his Return from a 10-year Walk for Peace

On August 18th, 2000, at 9:00 am, Jean Béliveau left Montreal, Canada. His goal was to walk around the planet to promote peace and non-violence for the children of the world. He traveled alone with a three-wheeled stroller that held his food, clothing, a First Aid kit, a small tent and a sleeping bag. Jean walked across the continents, from North America to South America, then across to South Africa, up to Europe, then the Middle East, South and Eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand and finally back to Canada. Known as "The Walker," he returned home on October 16, 2011, after meeting 1600 families around the world and walking more than 75,000 kilometers.

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Hypnosis and Spiritual Healing, with Rev. Janet Decker

Rev. Janet I. Decker is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church in Modesto, CA, and is a dean of metaphysics at The International Metaphysical University. She is also a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a certified Hypno-anesthesia therapist. Enjoy this engaging hour about the energetic field of healing through hypnosis. 

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The Impact of Near Death Experiences, with Lee Witting

Caer Hallundbaek speaks with Reverend Dr. Leland Witting, Pastor of the Union Street Brick Church in Bangor, Maine and Staff Chaplain at Eastern Maine Medical Center. He holds a doctorate in Near Death Studies from Bangor Theological Seminary and is a board member of the International Association for Near-Death Studies. Founded in 1978, it was the first organization in the world devoted to the study of near-death and similar experiences and their relationship to human consciousness.

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Buddha, Christ and Religious Peace, with Leo D. Lefebure

“…mindfulness is very much like the Holy Spirit. Both of them help us touch the ultimate dimension of reality. Mindfulness helps us to touch nirvana, and the Holy Spirit offers us a door to the Trinity.”
-from Living Buddha, Living Christ, by Thich Nhat Hanh

In this program Carole Hallundbaek speaks with Dr. Leo D. Lefebure, Matteo Ricci, S.J. Professor of Theology at Georgetown University. A prolific writer and traveler of where religious paths cross, merge and support each other, he is the author of The Buddha and the Christ: Explorations in Buddhist-Christian Dialogue; Life Transformed: Meditations on the Christian Scriptures in Light of Buddhist Perspectives; The Path of Wisdom: A Christian Commentary on the Dhammapada; and Revelation, the Religions, and Violence, recipient of the Pax Christi U.S.A. 2001 Book Award.

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