Send us a text Love is the most practical power in the world—and the hardest to fake. We dive straight into why loving God first is the key that unlocks self-love, tames ego, and steadies you when life tests your courage. From there, we move into the daily mechanics of faith: what evidence looks like in real life, how repentance clears karmic debt, and why knowing the difference between responsibility and duty can change the way you lead, forgive, and act. Then we pressure-test these ideas a...
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Send us a text Love is the most practical power in the world—and the hardest to fake. We dive straight into why loving God first is the key that unlocks self-love, tames ego, and steadies you when life tests your courage. From there, we move into the daily mechanics of faith: what evidence looks like in real life, how repentance clears karmic debt, and why knowing the difference between responsibility and duty can change the way you lead, forgive, and act. Then we pressure-test these ideas a...
The Curious Soul: Why Intelligent Spirits Choose Physical Existence
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26 minutes
6 months ago
The Curious Soul: Why Intelligent Spirits Choose Physical Existence
Send us a text What compels an intelligent, all-knowing soul to choose the limitations of physical existence? Dr. Douglas James Cottrell tackles this profound spiritual question with wisdom, humor, and practical insight that bridges ancient understanding with modern curiosity. The journey begins with a striking metaphor - we are like exquisite statues hidden within rough stone, with life's challenges serving as the divine chisel revealing our true nature. "If our souls knew everything," Dr. ...
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Send us a text Love is the most practical power in the world—and the hardest to fake. We dive straight into why loving God first is the key that unlocks self-love, tames ego, and steadies you when life tests your courage. From there, we move into the daily mechanics of faith: what evidence looks like in real life, how repentance clears karmic debt, and why knowing the difference between responsibility and duty can change the way you lead, forgive, and act. Then we pressure-test these ideas a...
