Send us a text In this introspective episode, we explore what happens when traditional counseling falls short—and how the constant noise in our minds might actually hold the answers we seek. Through personal stories, generational reflections, and Taoist wisdom, we uncover the surprising power of inner dialogue, the value of stillness, and why sometimes, listening to yourself is the most healing act of all. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely lo...

Send us a text I launched The Taoist Online on Medium to share wisdom, growing it to 190,000 monthly viewers with diverse writers. Medium’s lack of tools frustrated me—poor editing queues, communication, and platform changes drained my passion. I took a break, faced a breakdown, and returned to a declining Medium. On June 1, 2025, I’m moving The Taoist Online there as a newsletter for philosophy and spirituality. Join me as I tell the tale of how The Taoist Online started, grew, and ult...

Send us a text I share my joy in discovering eight Substack writers who’ve touched my soul. From Diamond-Michael Scott’s deep Taoist insights to Chloe Hope’s captivating narratives, their humor, wisdom, and authenticity inspire me. I explore how these modern voices reveal timeless truths, reminding me that wisdom lives beyond ancient texts. Join me for a heartfelt tribute to connection and gratitude in our vibrant writing community. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’...

Send us a text Today, I share a college lesson from my professor, Dr. Treat, whose quiet restraint outshone a preacher’s rants. Exploring Tao Te Ching’s Chapter 56, I unpack Laozi’s wisdom on mystic oneness and leading by example. Discover how true influence stems from silent, authentic actions in this reflective episode. Read the article HERE Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/...

Send us a text I share how Laozi’s Tao Te Ching, especially Chapter 49, shapes my parenting and connection with others. Through raising my three unique children—Madison, Grayson, and Allison—I’ve learned to embody Taoist principles of empathy, kindness, and impartial love. This episode weaves my personal journey with ancient wisdom, inspiring you to embrace differences and love more deeply. Read the article HERE Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love you...

Send us a text My first daughter taught me a lot of life lessons. One I didn’t expect, though, was how intuitive babies and children can be of their parents’ emotional state. As it turns out, 2,500 years ago, a Chinese philosopher already knew and wrote a funny story about how we, as followers of Tao, can know others by forgetting ourselves! Listen to learn more! Read the article HERE Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’...

Send us a text My wife loves puzzles, but our house is so chaotic that we always lose one piece, so the puzzle can’t be completed! Sometimes, my life feels like that, too. However, in life, we aren’t missing any pieces. See how my wife’s perspective on her missing piece compares to the Taoist concept of the uncarved block. Read the article HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most other podcast networks. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely l...

Send us a text As living beings, we are always so worried about what happens after we die. But there's no need to worry. We've been not alive for billions of years and it wasn't scary at all. Join me as I revisit my Grandma's passing, reflect on our relationship, and what happens after we die from a Taoist's perspective. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/year) $2 per month ($20...

Send us a text Did you ever wake up and tell your self, "Today is going to be a great day," only to find out it wasn't a great day? Explore the Tao with me and find out why days can't be good or bad, and our own expectations that trick us. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/year) $2 per month ($20/year) $3 per month ($30/year) $4 per month ($40/year) $5 per month ($50/year...

Send us a text I only had 20 years with my father before he chose to leave. I'll never understand why he did what he did, but at least I know how he did it. In this episode, I remember both the good and bad. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/year) $2 per month ($20/year) $3 per month ($30/year) $4 per month ($40/year) $5 per month ($50/year) Or feel free to contact...

Send us a text It’s been a long and lonely road over the last 42 years of my life, but I eventually discovered the truth. It’s so simple, yet so complicated. Obvious, yet hidden. Join me as I reflect on my loneliest moments and discover that Chapter 47 of Tao Te Ching held the answer. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/year) $2 per month ($20/year) $3 per month ($30/...

Send us a text Revisiting a little boy who drew a strange symbol on a computer. Come with me as I connect the dots from drawing the yin yang when I was 10 to my dedicated path to Tao today. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/year) $2 per month ($20/year) $3 per month ($30/year) $4 per month ($40/year) $5 per month ($50/year) Or feel free to contact me anytime by joi...

Send us a text The ‘Gay’ sermon through the lens of speaking, then stepping back. I remember my childhood pastor from a Southern Baptist church. He was an incredible speaker, but I learned later that his greatest strength was his greatest weakness. Find out how chapter 81 of Tao Te Ching shows me the way. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/year) $2 per month ($20/year) $3 ...

Send us a text And now for something a little different. I want to thank ten very special individuals for all of the support, love, and encouragement they’ve shared with me over the past two years. Join me as I retell our stories together and explain how much they all mean to me. Do you want to encourage more learners to follow the Tao? I’d absolutely love your support at any level that’s comfortable for you. $1 per month ($10/year) $2 per month ($20/year) $3 per month ($30/year) $4 per mont...

Send us a text Journey with me down the path of Chapter 2 of Tao Te Ching and how my first girlfriend taught me the same lesson. Action without acting, creation without owning, accomplishing without controlling. Read the article here Support the show I don't paywall my content, but please consider making a donation by becoming a paid subscriber. Or feel free to contact me anytime by joining my Discord.

Send us a text Join me as I revisit one of the first articles I published online. My journey with Christianity is long and spans many articles, but this first one was the hardest I've ever written. It involves being ostracized, persecuted by church members, and shunned by those who I needed most. I tried to up the production quality by adjusting my mic and adding into/outro music. Let me know what you think! Support the show I don't paywall my content, but please consider making a...

Send us a text I retell the story of my special needs son and the time I had to take his principal and teachers to task in order to fight for his needs. You can read the article here. Or sit back, relax, and enjoy the fact you didn’t have to live through this with me. Support the show I don't paywall my content, but please consider making a donation by becoming a paid subscriber. Or feel free to contact me anytime by joining my Discord.

Send us a text In this new season, I'll be reading many of my articles. First, I read Chapter 38 of Tao Te Ching and analyzed its meaning. What is a good person? Can you even be good? What is good, anyway? All these questions and more are answered! Support the show I don't paywall my content, but please consider making a donation by becoming a paid subscriber. Or feel free to contact me anytime by joining my Discord.

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Taoist Corner Podcast. Today, rather than continue our work through 365 Tao by Ding Ming-Dao, I’ll interview writer Heidi Pyper, who recently won The Taoist Online’s holiday writing contest!Heidi Pyper's storytelling not only paints vivid pictures with words, but it also knits the very fabric of her being into each narrative. As this episode unfolds, she takes us on a deeply personal voyage, exploring the memories of her late father and the inde...

Send us a textWelcome to episode 19 of my Taoism Lessons series. Recorded January 28th, 2023, I continue to work through Ding Ming-Dao’s book 365 Tao. In this episode, I cover chapters 103, Reciprocity, through 107, Withdrawl. Each episode is streamed live on YouTube on Sundays at 9 AM central time. Please join me in the chat, and let’s learn together! Support the show