Across the world, thousands of religious adherents believe they can "experience God", but what exactly does this mean? Back for Series III, but still podcasting over Discord, Connor, Sam and Joe set up their microphones to talk about mysticism.  

This chat takes us to the poetry, dancing and sword-swallowing of Islamic Sufi mystics to Zen Buddhists and even bonkers English esoteric traditions. We talk about these more experiential branches of faith and what they get up to. In a heated discussion, we also discuss why "spiritual", might be an unhelpful word. Drawing upon the philosophy and psychology of religion from thinkers like William James, we offer our thoughts on religious experience and how they fit into what we might call "unconventional" religion.  

…Connor also invents the phrase "whatever your biscuit". 

Some thoughts on religion, mysticism and spirituality: https://twobeersuntilphronesis.weebly.com/thoughts-on-mysticism.html

Sufi music mixed with tales of coming of age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQVlNt6DAxY 

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Edited by Connor.  
Audio & music mastering / production by Nye James.  

Jingles recorded by Nye (guitars) & Connor (harmonica, mandolin)