Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:49:50 -0700 Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer http://www.rotb.org/ Podcast Maker v1.4.0 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker These are the audio musings of Rabbi Brian, founder of Reigion-Outside-The-Box, an Internet-based, spiritual-religious congregation whose mission it is to help you to find and be with (the) God (of your understanding). These are the audio musings of Rabbi Brian, founder of Reigion-Outside-The-Box, an Internet-based, spiritual-religious congregation whose mission it is to help you to find and be with (the) God (of your understanding). en-us Religion-Outside-The-Box 2006-2019 Rabbi Brian info@rotb.org http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Podcast%20Image_144.jpg http://www.rotb.org/ 144 144 Religion & Spirituality Religion & Spirituality Spirituality Judaism rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious no Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian compels you to believe that things happen for a reason.a Rabbi Brian compels you to believe that things happen for a reason.a http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Happen%20for%20a%20reason.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:49:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian tries to not make any interesting comments to prove a point about conversation. Rabbi Brian tries to not make any interesting comments to prove a point about conversation. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/UnRemarkable.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:47:26 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian weighs in on his response to the question, "Why are leaders assholes?" The answer has to do with Martin Luther King, Jr. (How's that for an interesting description?) Rabbi Brian weighs in on his response to the question, "Why are leaders assholes?" The answer has to do with Martin Luther King, Jr. (How's that for an interesting description?) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Why%20Leaders%20Are%20Assholes.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:44:37 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian takes on two spurious spiritual-religious notions, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" and "I'm as happy as I make my mind up to be." Rabbi Brian takes on two spurious spiritual-religious notions, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" and "I'm as happy as I make my mind up to be." http://rabbibrian.com http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Do%20Not%20Make%20Lemonade.mp3 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:09:25 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about how "no one does wrong willingly" and how we are more likely to forgive ourselves for our anger and errors than we do others. Rabbi Brian talks about how "no one does wrong willingly" and how we are more likely to forgive ourselves for our anger and errors than we do others. http://rabbibrian.com http://www.rotb.org/podcast/No%20one%20does%20wrong%20willingly-cleaned.mp3 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:07:46 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:00:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian tells the oft-told tell of Reb Zuysa, but adds a twist... about theologic empowerment. Rabbi Brian tells the oft-told tell of Reb Zuysa, but adds a twist... about theologic empowerment. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Why%20were%20you%20not%20you%3F.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:30:13 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian tells one of his favorite jokes... it's about God. (Kinda) Rabbi Brian tells one of his favorite jokes... it's about God. (Kinda) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/What%20are%20the%20chances%3F.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:30:12 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian give you permission to not be you... the thinking is that we spend so much time and thought trying to be "good" that we forget that we don't need to try so hard. Rabbi Brian give you permission to not be you... the thinking is that we spend so much time and thought trying to be "good" that we forget that we don't need to try so hard. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Don%27t%20be%20yourself%21.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:30:12 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about a vase, some candlesticks, and you... how we need to find our own INTERNAL value. Rabbi Brian talks about a vase, some candlesticks, and you... how we need to find our own INTERNAL value. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Valued%20%3F%20By%20whom%3F.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:30:12 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian asks you to ponder if the news is good for you... Rabbi Brian asks you to ponder if the news is good for you... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/What%20news%20is%20good%20for%20you%3F.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:30:12 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about how he was accidently kind to a student, and how that made him wonder about being that kind all the time. Rabbi Brian talks about how he was accidently kind to a student, and how that made him wonder about being that kind all the time. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Accidently%20Kind%20to%20Al.mp3 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:47:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian give three different spiritual-religious exercises in this one podcast in which he tells you to brush the wrong way. Rabbi Brian give three different spiritual-religious exercises in this one podcast in which he tells you to brush the wrong way. (Special shout-out and 'woot!' to MK.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/The%20Wrong%20Way%20to%20Brush.mp3 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:04:07 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian discusses the very light rock, vermiculiute. You'll understand... Rabbi Brian discusses the very light rock, vermiculiute. You'll understand... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Vermiculite.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:19:08 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian goes deep on the phrase, "Fire has heat; the sky has clouds." It's a good one. Rabbi Brian goes deep on the phrase, "Fire has heat; the sky has clouds." It's a good one. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Fire%20Has%20Heat%2C%20The%20Sky%20Has%20Clouds.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:18:55 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about why knowing the goal – even when it doesn't seem achievable – is important. Rabbi Brian talks about why knowing the goal – even when it doesn't seem achievable – is important. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Awareness%20is%20curative%21.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:27:52 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian gives you an exercise to notice how much people mumble... and then asks you to think about this with regard to how we perceive others. Rabbi Brian gives you an exercise to notice how much people mumble... and then asks you to think about this with regard to how we perceive others. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Mumbling%20to%20Awareness.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:27:51 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks on the Shantideva quote, "There is nothing that is not made lighter though habit and familiarity." It's everywhere. Rabbi Brian talks on the Shantideva quote, "There is nothing that is not made lighter though habit and familiarity." It's everywhere. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Habit%20and%20Familiarity.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:14:39 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:00:00 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian stubbed his toes three times in a week and it made him think about King Solomon's (apocryphal) adage, "This too shall pass." (Wouldn't you have done the same?) Rabbi Brian stubbed his toes three times in a week and it made him think about King Solomon's (apocryphal) adage, "This too shall pass." (Wouldn't you have done the same?) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/This%20Toe%20Stubbing%20Will%20Pass.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:14:39 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian re-addresses the quote "The lesser the temptation, the greater the sin" which was part of 2011's 77% Weekly 25/40. Winds up, Aristotle had something to say about this. Rabbi Brian re-addresses the quote "The lesser the temptation, the greater the sin" which was part of 2011's 77% Weekly 25/40. Winds up, Aristotle had something to say about this. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Temptation%20%28re-addressed%29.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:14:39 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian quotes St. Augustine and the sociological phenomenon of not facing the back of elevators in urging you to not give advice. Rabbi Brian quotes St. Augustine and the sociological phenomenon of not facing the back of elevators in urging you to not give advice. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Lead%20by%20Example.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:32:36 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian discussed the Biblical notion of taking off time from work and admonishes you to figure out how to do this in your life. Rabbi Brian discussed the Biblical notion of taking off time from work and admonishes you to figure out how to do this in your life. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Work.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:29:16 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian asks you to consider at what you want to be masterful. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Becoming%20Masterful.mp3 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:20:14 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian relates how his 2 and 4-year-olds were upset about beads, how he thought they were upset about other things, but hey, they ought to know, no? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/But%20that%27s%20not%20the%20problem%21.mp3 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:16:56 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian discusses (quickly) the five natural emotions: grief, anger, jealousy, fear, and love. He also briefly touches on the distortions of each. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/5%20Natural%20Emotions.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:15:24 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about the quote, "There is nothing that is not made lighter through habit and familiarity." He explores the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual-religious realms. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Habit%20%26%20Familiarity.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:13:40 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian discusses the three names by which we are known... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Three%20Names.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:43:32 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian asks you to consider underlying concerns that you might have in your life. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Underlying%20concerns.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:38:14 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian apologizes if you got duplicates of podcasts. I goofed with the format and had to re-post them! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Sorry.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:38:14 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:00:21 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian discusses STRESS and how we have it still in this world filled with CONVENIENCES! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Convenience%20and%20Stress.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:54 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about shifting perspective, time management, and how we need to expect to be annoyed as a way to not be annoyed. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Budgetting%20for%20annoyances.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:54 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian waxes about how we constantly seem to want to improve our world... and that this might not be such a good idea. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/A%20prose%20about%20modernity-cleaned_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:54 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about an experience he had in which, in the span of ten minutes, he had a gamut of human emotions dealing with attachment. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Attachment%2C%20Greed%2C%20and%20Henry%20Higgins_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:54 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks a little about Channukah, but really about the pre-modern sense of time. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/At%20The%20Right%20Time_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:54 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian encourages you to FAIL! (Really -- it's the best way to learn.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Go%20and%20fail%21.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:54 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian revisits the spiritual-religious topic of surrender. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Surrender_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about two incidents in which he held the opinions of people outside of himself in higher regard than his better judgment. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Not%20Listening%20to%20the%20opinions%20of%20others_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about placebo -- the latin word that means "I WILL PLEASE" and how pleasing others can be a problem. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Placebo-%20pleasing%20them_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian tells you that your TO-DO LIST is your FRIEND. Really?!? That's crazy... or is it? (I'll tell you, it isn't.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/To%20do%20list%20as%20your%20friend_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian tells about watching his daughter learn to take the pits out of cherries and how we all push ourselves to improve. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Pitting%20Cherries-cleaned_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about how we need to forgive others for not being as good as we are in the things we are excellent in. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/The%20Things%20You%20Do%20Well_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about how real religion has NOTHING to do with God, how we need to get that in our heads, and how to live a true religious life. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/True%20Religion%20%28sans%20God%29.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about the four, basic notions that people have about God. (He does not advocate any one of them.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/The%20Four%20Notions%20of%20God_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian discusses Kathryn Schultz's work on mistakes. How we tend to see people who disagree with us as ignorant, stupid, or evil. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Ignorant%2C%20Stupid%2C%20or%20Evil.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian encourages you to BE MEDIOCRE; but only if you are courageous enough to try! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Courage%20to%20be%20mediocre_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks deeply about how the next big goal is learning about yourself... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/The%20Gap%20In%20Gap-Analysis%20or%20Going%20Deep%20In_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:52 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian discusses the difference between pleasure and happiness. How the former is temporary, based on circumstances and the later is an inside job. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Pleasure%20versus%20Happiness-cleaned_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:52 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about problem of thinking that the problem is them. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Us%20versus%20Them%202012%21_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:52 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about how a spiritual-religious life isn't that complicated. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Simple%20Spiritual-Religious%20Life_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:52 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about three different types of gifts that a 4-year-old gives him. (He's not talking about a 4-year-old, though.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Gifts%20of%20a%204-year-old.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:52 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about the PARADOX OF CHOICE and how when we have too many choices we wind up blaming ourselves. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Choices_2.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:53:51 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian shares home-grown observations after growing radishes. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Radish-ical%20Amazment.mp3 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:16:32 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about "Exaggerated Sense of Well Being" and urges you (and himself) to get off of this drug. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/E.S.W.B..mp3 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about our sociality's issue of "B'GUTI" -- better get used to it. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BGUTI.mp3 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian reflects back on the terrible lesson he took from the "what's wrong with this picture" activity in Highlights Magazine. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/What%27s%20Wrong%20with%20this%20picture_.mp3 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian takes on Plato! He was wrong. Really! (Alright, it's just about one small thing, but still.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Plato%20Was%20Wrong.mp3 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian tells you the hygienic and NOW SPIRITUAL idea of washing your hands. Sounds crazy, but it's scientific. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Hand%20Wash%20to%20Less%20Doubt%21.mp3 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian takes you through a serenity prayer... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Serenity.mp3 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about "Gossip" -- the history of the word and then the basic premise: to shame. Don't do it. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Gossip.mp3 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian tells you to EMBRACE (?!) your problems as a way for you to grow your spiritual-religious life. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Small%20Problems.mp3 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian guides you through the process of creating your own spiritual-religious podcast. Rabbi Brian guides you through the process of creating your own spiritual-religious podcast. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/DIY%20Podcast.mp3 Sat, 15 May 2010 11:51:42 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian asks you to think about what the word "religious" means to you and to contemplate when you have had "real religious" experiences. Rabbi Brian asks you to think about what the word "religious" means to you and to contemplate when you have had "real religious" experiences. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Real%20Religious%20Moments.mp3 Sat, 15 May 2010 11:51:42 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian challenges you to think about what you might do if you had an extra hour a day... Rabbi Brian challenges you to think about what you might do if you had an extra hour a day... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/An%20Extra%20Hour.mp3 Sat, 15 May 2010 11:51:42 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the phrase in the Passover service, "It would have been enough." He muses on it and then asks you to muse upon it as well. It would have been enough. Amen. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/It%20would%20have%20been%20enough.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:25:35 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives the spiritual-religious exercise of keeping track of your major annoyances so that you have a better sense of how many annoyances per day you encounter. Rabbi Brian gives the spiritual-religious exercise of keeping track of your major annoyances so that you have a better sense of how many annoyances per day you encounter. (The hope is that the better you KNOW how many times a week/day/hour you are annoyed, the better you will be at handling your response to it.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Major%20Annoyance.mp3 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:26:43 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discussed the philosophical notion of JEALOUSY and some spiritual-religious notions tied to it. Good topic. Worth the listen. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Jealousy.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:39:25 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian challenges you to become a mentor. You'll listen and understand. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Be%20A%20Mentor.mp3 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:58:04 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discussed the curious notion that "The greater the temptation, the lesser the sin." http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Temptation.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:44:00 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses the spiritual-religious notion of surrender... and how if you don't let go, you just might get dragged Rabbi Brian discusses the spiritual-religious notion of surrender... and how if you don't let go, you just might get dragged. Shout outs this week to N.A. and D.S.M. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Let%20Go%20or%20Be%20Dragged.mp3 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:21:03 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the difference between family and relatives... it's a bit of etymology -- simple, but poignant if I have to say so myself... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Family%20and%20Relatives.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:05:52 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian asks you to image that you are having Tea with God and then, at the end of a lovely time, God does something unforgivable. He asks you to ... ah, shucks, just listen to the podcast and you'll find out. Hey, does anyone read these description http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Tea%20With%20God%2C%20an%20imaginative%20exercise.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:04:07 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells himself that he needs to take some time off. This podcast is really a podcast for him to listen to. If you listen to it, that's ok. But, it's really for him. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/timeoff.mp3 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:31:56 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian posits that you might be better off if you could figure out how to not desire so much... but how? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Non-Desire%3F.mp3 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:23:51 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:01:59 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian brings up the possibly crazy notion that we make friends with our suffering! Crazy, right? Perhaps. But, maybe, just maybe, it's not crazy. Maybe it's a way to ease some of our discontent... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Love%20your%20suffering.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:46:37 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discussed the notion that we all have so much to do and how it seems that we'll never get it done, and how he takes some comfort in that. Rabbi Brian discussed the notion that we all have so much to do and how it seems that we'll never get it done, and how he takes some comfort in that. Special shout out to my dad who is undergoing a lot. A lot, a lot. He could use your prayers. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/The%20Task%20Is%20Great.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:42:35 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian asks, "If you had magic pills, what would they do?" (redo) Rabbi Brian asks, "If you had magic pills, what would they do?" http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Magic%20Pills.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:31:26 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about some sage advice he received about he got word of his father's grave illness. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Mourning%20to%20follow.mp3 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:25:13 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the spiritual-religious truth of suffering and how our attempting to avoid it might not be the best way of dealing with it. Rabbi Brian talks about the spiritual-religious truth of suffering and how our attempting to avoid it might not be the best way of dealing with it. (Shout out this week to my dad who is having optic-surgery.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Suffering%21.mp3 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:25:36 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:19 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about his son trying to put a straight piece of train track where a round piece fit. And, how that applies to our lives. Rabbi Brian talks about his son trying to put a straight piece of train track where a round piece fit. And, how that applies to our lives. (Special shout out to my dad whose pituitary gland seems to be the cause of a lot of problems and will need surgery.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Rounding%20the%20square.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:58:07 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses the notion of a spiritual barometer — what it is and how knowing about yours can help you and your loved ones. Rabbi Brian discusses the notion of a spiritual barometer — what it is and how knowing about yours can help you and your loved ones. (Yes, again.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Spritual%20Barometer.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:50:22 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:37 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells a story about a "special, special gift" that he heard from Fr. Tony De Mello. You'll like the story. It's a good one. Rabbi Brian tells a story about a "special, special gift" that he heard from Fr. Tony De Mello. You'll like the story. It's a good one. (Shout out to VK and everyone suffering from uncertainty.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Great%20Gift.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:29:06 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:46 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the "baggage" we have from our childhoods. And, muses about how we might lessen our burden. Rabbi Brian talks about the "baggage" we have from our childhoods. And, muses about how we might lessen our burden. (Special shout-outs this week to PS, L, and VK who are all in need of some extra prayers.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Childhood%20baggage.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:39:21 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:38 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about what it takes (little) to get us to just do the right thing. Rabbi Brian talks about what it takes (little) to get us to just do the right thing. (This weeks shout-out to everyone who the chasing things to fill them that never fill.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Doing%20the%20right%20thing.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:02:09 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about life being a rollercoaster. Let's face it, every rabbi has a good analogy that "life is like..." This is my take on that. Rabbi Brian talks about life being a rollercoaster. Let's face it, every rabbi has a good analogy that "life is like..." This is my take on that. (A shout out this week to CP whose beloved wife died tragically.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Rollercoaster.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2009 09:05:36 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:01:39 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about these four little, all pervasive words -- more, fast, easy, and fun -- that run counter to our spiritual-religious health. Rabbi Brian talks about these four little, all pervasive words -- more, fast, easy, and fun -- that run counter to our spiritual-religious health. (A shout out this week to my daughter, Johanna who was just born and to PR who just lost her better half.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/MoreFastEasyFun.mp3 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:19:11 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about how his son doesn't draw well and its implications for your spiritual-religious life. Rabbi Brian talks about how his son doesn't draw well and its implications for your spiritual-religious life. (It has them, really.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Take%20It%20Easy.mp3 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:52:04 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:33 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the idea of adding an ass kicking on top of our problems. Not a good idea. Rabbi Brian talks about the idea of adding an ass kicking on top of our problems. Not a good idea. Special love to LK who, unfortunately, inspired this. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/PlusAnAssKicking.mp3 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:36:29 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the Chinese aphorism, "You have to stand on a hillside with your mouth open for a long time before a roast duck will fly in." Rabbi Brian talks about the Chinese aphorism, "You have to stand on a hillside with your mouth open for a long time before a roast duck will fly in." That's about it. It's that good? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/RoastDuck.mp3 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:49:31 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about a quote from the Tao Te Ching... unawareness of right and wrong are the sign of a mind at ease. Rabbi Brian talks about a quote from the Tao Te Ching... unawareness of right and wrong are the sign of a mind at ease. Lots of love today for lots of people. We all need it. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Mind%40ease.mp3 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:04:25 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about how there is NO ONE path to God and he tells a little about "THOSE" people who think there is. Rabbi Brian talks about how there is NO ONE path to God and he tells a little about "THOSE" people who think there is. With love to all this week. All of them. Even the *ssh*oles deserve love. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/No1path.mp3 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:36:24 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about an universal experience he had called "a side of the road" experience — where it's only after we feel safe that we feel ok falling apart. Rabbi Brian talks about an universal experience he had called "a side of the road" experience — where it's only after we feel safe that we feel ok falling apart. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/sideoftheroad.mp3 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:36:38 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about "how to talk with your children about religion." He acknowledges that he is not the authority on the subject but that you (or their parent) is. Nonetheless, he shares some ideas. Rabbi Brian talks about "how to talk with your children about religion." He acknowledges that he is not the authority on the subject but that you (or their parent) is. Nonetheless, he shares some ideas. Shout out this week to Ernie whose mother died. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/childenANDreligion.mp3 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:21:48 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious CBC Radio: Tapestry THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on Mary Hynes's program(me) Tapestry broadcast on 11/2/08. http://cbc.ca/podcasting THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on Mary Hynes's program(me) Tapestry broadcast on 11/2/08. http://cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.rotb.org/podcast/tapestry.mp3 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:45:53 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:31:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the notion of a "spiritual barometer," what it is, how it can help, and more... hey, does anyone read these notes anyway? Rabbi Brian talks about the notion of a "spiritual barometer," what it is, how it can help, and more... hey, does anyone read these notes anyway? Shout out this week to all of those who try so hard and don't feel like their efforts are met with success. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Spiritual__Barometer.mp3 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:37:25 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explains conditioning... why we do those things that we do... somewhat... Rabbi Brian explains conditioning... why we do those things that we do... somewhat... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Conditioning.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:26:36 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks a bit about the educator and psychologist Vygotsky and his notion of the Zone of Proximal Development. (Alright, in simple words, it will explain why when you are stressed out you tend to talk to yourself more.) Rabbi Brian talks a bit about the educator and psychologist Vygotsky and his notion of the Zone of Proximal Development. (Alright, in simple words, it will explain why when you are stressed out you tend to talk to yourself more.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Vygotsky%21.mp3 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:00:52 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the idea that "certainty means that you are certain, not that you are right or wrong." (gulp!) Rabbi Brian talks about the idea that "certainty means that you are certain, not that you are right or wrong." (gulp!) (And, I'm talking to you... not to anyone else. On this topic we often think this is something someone else needs to learn, but not us.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Certainty.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:18:58 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian retells a conversation he had with a high school student and ponders if we all don't have a bit of "wanting to mow" but not really knowing why. Rabbi Brian retells a conversation he had with a high school student and ponders if we all don't have a bit of "wanting to mow" but not really knowing why. (A shout out this week to my Grandma who died last week, Lois, Don, and Jesse.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/LawnMowingWhy.mp3 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:37:26 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian recorded this podcast from seat 22J on an American Airline flight from JFK to LAX... oh, yeah, I was sitting next to man who promotes GOGO -- a wifi in the sky. NO THEME no BACKGROUND MUSIC THIS WEEK Oh, I was also doing this podcast as a way to avoid my feelings... listen and you'll hear. (This week's shout out to Grandma.) www.rotb.org http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Podcast_from_36%2C000ft.mp3 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:30:11 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:12 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about this notion that we are only as good as our last performance... YIKES! This idea came about as he didn't know what to talk about today... Rabbi Brian talks about this notion that we are only as good as our last performance... YIKES! This idea came about as he didn't know what to talk about today... (Shout out today to SM.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/asgoodaslastperformance.mp3 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:28:29 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the "HYPE" around the latest bat man movie — The Dark Night — and why Americans are going gaga over this troubling movie. Rabbi Brian talks about the "HYPE" around the latest bat man movie — The Dark Night — and why Americans are going gaga over this troubling movie. (A shout out this week to H&P and D&C for making history.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BatMan.mp3 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:22:38 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian asks you to pick between "Compassion, Wisdom, Cleverness, Kindness, and Being Smart." Which one do you think typifies you? Which do you wish did? And, how can you foster more of it in the world? Rabbi Brian asks you to pick between "Compassion, Wisdom, Cleverness, Kindness, and Being Smart." Which one do you think typifies you? Which do you wish did? And, how can you foster more of it in the world? (A shout out this week to JB whose growing a lot.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Compassionate.mp3 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:41:01 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells about an insight (an ironic one to be telling you about) he had while meditating. Rabbi Brian tells about an insight (an ironic one to be telling you about) he had while meditating. (Shout out this week to FTJC, who might need a bigger plate.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Ironically_I_AM.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:08:41 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:01:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. In late 2007, Rabbi Brian was the guest of the reverend Richie Assad's radio show, THE GOLDEN RULE. It's long, but interesting... THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. In late 2007, Rabbi Brian was the guest of the reverend Richie Assad's radio show, THE GOLDEN RULE. It's long, but interesting... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/The%20Golden%20Rule.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:08:46 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:56:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of a HHD sermon that Rabbi Brian gave in 1999. The audio quality isn't the best. But, the topic, "STRUGGLING WITH GOD" is a timeless one. THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of a sermon that Rabbi Brian gave to a church in 2000. (I don't know what church.) The audio quality isn't the best. But, the topic, "STRUGGLING WITH GOD" is a timeless one. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Struggle%20with%20God.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:43:14 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:14:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of the first sermon Rabbi Brian gave in a church in 2000. The sermon was entitled, "Met God." It's one the of the best. THIS IS NOT A PODCAST. This is the audio of the first sermon Rabbi Brian gave in a church in 2000. The man introducing him is Larry Keene the minister of Church of the Valley. The sermon was entitled, "Met God." It's one the of the best. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Met%20God.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:41:38 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:17:18 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what religion-outside-the-box is, what it means... it's a heartfelt, not perfect 3 minutes. Rabbi Brian talks about what religion-outside-the-box is, what it means... it's a heartfelt, not perfect 3 minutes. (Shout out this week to BB and TS.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ROTB.mp3 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:24:44 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian muses a little about a Paul Tillich quote: "There is nothing more frightening to a human being than the notion of their own non-existence." Wow. Rabbi Brian muses a little about a Paul Tillich quote: "There is nothing more frightening to a human being than the notion of their own non-existence." Wow. (Shout out to Tony S. & Jon W. — but for very different reasons.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Non-Existance.mp3 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:26:56 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Greg Voisen THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on Inside Personal Growth by Greg Voisen on Feb 1, 2008. (It just got published to the web late June 2008.) THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. (26 minutes) This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on Inside Personal Growth by Greg Voisen on Feb 1, 2008. (It just got published to the web late June 2008.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Rabbi%20Brian%20Interview%20on%20Inside%20Personal%20Growth.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:32:33 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:26:15 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks some about "defense of God's goodness in the face of evil." The big word for this is THEODICY. Rabbi Brian talks some about "defense of God's goodness in the face of evil." The big word for this is THEODICY. (I don't have an answer as to why bad things happen to good people, but I have some things to say about it.) Shout out this week to NM who has plenty of reason to be pissed at God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Theodicy.mp3 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:33:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses Plato's allegory of the caves. It's one of the best allegories, EVER. Really. Rabbi Brian discusses Plato's allegory of the caves. It's one of the best allegories, EVER. Really. (A shout-out this week to ME for seeing the sun as the sun and not insisting that the shadows on the walls of the caves are or were ever real.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Plato%27s%20Caves.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:36:51 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about mistakes... we all make them... but how willing are we to acknowledge them? Rabbi Brian talks about mistakes... we all make them... but how willing are we to acknowledge them? (This week's shout out to NM... My heart and Jane's are broken.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Mistakes.mp3 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:56:46 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:23 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian and Richard A <"thanks for the new music">]]> Rabbi Brian talks about how we commit spiritual-religious self-violence when we try to not be where we are... Rabbi Brian talks about how we commit spiritual-religious self-violence when we try to not be where we are... like when we are angry or sad and try to not be angry or sad... Shout out this week to NB <"keep on keeping on"> and Richard A <"thanks for the new music"> http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Spiritual-Religious%20Self-Vi.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:27:56 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:26 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on KPFK (Pacifica Radio) by Lisa Garr on May 22, 2008. THIS ISN'T A PODCAST. This is an interview of Rabbi Brian on KPFK (Pacifica Radio) by Lisa Garr on May 22, 2008. It's about 30 minutes long. (That about 10 three minute podcasts!) At the 15 minute mark there's a series of simple, spiritual-religious exercises. I'm glad you are choosing to listen! -RB http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Aware_show.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 13:56:55 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:24:04 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about "Spiritual Barometers" and how to use them to figure out how you are doing... Rabbi Brian talks about "Spiritual Barometers" and how to use them to figure out how you are doing... (Special shout out this week to MK whose still slogging through hell.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Spiritual%20Barometer.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 21:34:09 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about how our ideas of how things ought to be are "helpful suggestions" and other people's "helpful suggestions" are "judgments." Rabbi Brian talks about how our ideas of how things ought to be are "helpful suggestions" and other people's "helpful suggestions" are "judgments." (This week's shout-out to ECR&DR.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/judgment.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 14:27:02 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:21 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses "teasing" and how "the meaning of communication is in the response illicited, regardless of intention." Rabbi Brian discusses "teasing" and how "the meaning of communication is in the response illicited, regardless of intention." (This week's shout out to R.A.'s mom who is struggling with her disease.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Teasing.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:21:06 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the artistic process... how the Muses are going to just show up to do your work for you, but how the process needs to unfold on it's own timetable... Rabbi Brian talks about the artistic process... how the Muses are going to just show up to do your work for you, but how the process needs to unfold on it's own timetable... (A shout-out this week to my Magic Camp buddies.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Artistic%20Process.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:13:23 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives a simple spiritual exercise that will help you to get towards Godliness -- BEING HUMAN! Rabbi Brian gives a simple spiritual exercise that will help you to get towards Godliness -- BEING HUMAN! (A special shout out to me this week. Why? Because I felt like being kind to me.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Re-humanize_Yourself.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:05:20 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Have you ever noticed that we as human being want so badly to believe that things are a certain way that we don't both to analyze whether or not they are? Listen in... Have you ever noticed that we as human being want so badly to believe that things are a certain way that we don't both to analyze whether or not they are? Listen in... (A shout out this week to Russ and Emma who have losses to mourn.) --IF YOU WANT A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT HERE, please e-mail and let me know — http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Believe%20in%20Believing.mp3 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:45:45 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian presents the story of Passover from his point of view... his chronicle of he journey from being a slave in Egypt to following Moses to freedom... Rabbi Brian presents the story of Passover from his point of view... his chronicle of he journey from being a slave in Egypt to following Moses to freedom... (A shout out to Terry whose quiet curiosity inspires me.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Passover2.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:06:53 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tries in just over three minutes to explain that Passover and Easter are really the same holiday, just celebrated differently and that it is the POINT of them that is important, not the details. Rabbi Brian tries in just over three minutes to explain that Passover and Easter are really the same holiday, just celebrated differently and that it is the POINT of them that is important, not the details. (A shout out to John Shelby Spong whose books have taught me so much.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Easter-Passover.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:56:05 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks candidly about how he often self-medicated with thought, hope, faith, and love to keep from feeling the pain in his heart. Rabbi Brian talks candidly about how he often self-medicated with thought, hope, faith, and love to keep from feeling the pain in his heart. A shout out this week to the 2 families, the couple, and the man who are all having a real hard time. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/A%20Pained%20Heart.mp3 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:17:41 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian returns to the notion of what RELIGION OUTSIDE THE BOX is. Rabbi Brian returns to the notion of what RELIGION OUTSIDE THE BOX is. (This week's shout outs goes to Mike L, who I hope forgives me for forgetting to e-mail him in a timely manner.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Back2Basics.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:50:53 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian on this, the 101st podcast, talks about milestones and touchstones... and explains a little about what they are. Rabbi Brian on this, the 101st podcast, talks about milestones and touchstones... and explains a little about what they are. A shout out this week to the S & J families. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Milestones%20and%20touchstones.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:55:34 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks from his heart about how he likes to be with his head in the clouds, thinking esoteric thoughts, flying... not being grounded in reality... Rabbi Brian talks from his heart about how he likes to be with his head in the clouds, thinking esoteric thoughts, flying... not being grounded in reality... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Eternal_Youth.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:38:39 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about Wu-wei — the notion of NOT-STRIVING. How often we get in the way — striving — when we would be better served not doing so. (This week's shout out goes to me. I've been having a hard time.) Rabbi Brian talks about Wu-wei — the notion of NOT-STRIVING. How often we get in the way — striving — when we would be better served not doing so. (This week's shout out goes to me. I've been having a hard time.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Not_Striving.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:18:53 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that life is pass-fail, not graded and that perhaps we all need to take is a little easier on ourselves... Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that life is pass-fail, not graded and that perhaps we all need to take is a little easier on ourselves... A shout out to my dear neighbors who are having a rough time... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Fass-Fail.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:08:51 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about how sometimes we make things more complicated than they need to be to make our lives more challenging... obviously, this is a bad idea. Rabbi Brian talks about how sometimes we make things more complicated than they need to be to make our lives more challenging... obviously, this is a bad idea. A shout out this week to Evan who is having yet more health issues. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Floorwax_and_Bookcases.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:06:17 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discussed "the rule of three" — how after telling someone to do something three times, we need to stop telling them. Rabbi Brian discussed "the rule of three" — how after telling someone to do something three times, we need to stop telling them. A shout out to the wise women I quoted in this episode. May God continue to bless you with clarity, wisdom, and peace. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Rule%20of%20Three.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:05:39 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the Rumi quote, "Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment." Rabbi Brian talks about a Rumi quote, "Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment." And, hey, I'm one of the most clever people I know. A shout out this week to me, I turned 38! :) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NotCleverness.mp3 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:58:39 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian re-creates a prayer about the 23rd Psalm. (The Lord is my shepherd.) Rabbi Brian re-creates a prayer about the 23rd Psalm. (The Lord is my shepherd.) A special shout out this week to Ellen whose beloved died last week, another to Dave whose son is facing some trouble in Africa, and one to Rebecca and family who have faced medical trauma... http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Psalm_23.mp3 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:43:38 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what Christmas might really be about -- allowing more of God into the world! Rabbi Brian talks about what Christmas might really be about -- allowing more of God into the world! With shout outs to Rabbi AR for his inspiring story and Pastor Dan for his Street Prophets article. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Merry%20Christmas.mp3 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:22:45 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about Channukah, the festival of lights... and what he doesn't like about it. Rabbi Brian talks about Channukah, the festival of lights... and what he doesn't like about it. (And, a shout out to SJTL, who knows why.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Channukah.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:45:40 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that he's a little stressed and ponders the fact that it might not be the circumstances in his life that are stressing him out. Rabbi Brian talks about the fact that he's a little stressed and ponders the fact that it might not be the circumstances in his life that are stressing him out. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Stress%2C%20chicken%2C%20and%20egg.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:36:09 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about gift-giving... what are the factors that go into a well received gift. Rabbi Brian talks about gift-giving... what are the factors that go into a well received gift. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/GiftGiving.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:36:25 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about an almost MAGIC way of looking at things that we aren't grateful for that can really take the bite out of them. (With thanks to John Stellar.) Rabbi Brian talks about an almost MAGIC way of looking at things that we aren't grateful for that can really take the bite out of them. (With thanks to John Stellar.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Un-gratitude.mp3 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:55:53 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual, spiritual-religious Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the spiritual-religious notion of gratitude... Rabbi Brian talks about the spiritual-religious notion of gratitude... (And, a shout out to Yisshai: "Shanti, shanti, Shalom.") http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Gratitude.mp3 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:23:22 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what he learned pretending to not be him at the "shadow dinner" he attended. Rabbi Brian talks about what he learned pretending to not be him at the "shadow dinner" he attended. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ShadowDinner.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ShadowDinner.mp3 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:26:56 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about "the shadow" side we all have in our lives... the parts of our selves that we just don't like... and suggests that we get comfortable with those things. Rabbi Brian talks about "the shadow" side we all have in our lives... the parts of our selves that we just don't like... and suggests that we get comfortable with those things. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shadow.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:25:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about this crazy thing that he and all of us do... we think that the things we can't or didn't do are impressive while the things that we can or did do aren't. Rabbi Brian talks about this crazy thing that he and all of us do... we think that the things we can't or didn't do are impressive while the things that we can or did do aren't. (A special shout-out this week to my nieces who are adorable.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Knit%20vs.%20Crochet.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:36:33 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses comfort, what it is, what it isn't and why we all need to learn to get a little more comfortable with discomfort. Rabbi Brian discusses comfort, what it is, what it isn't and why we all need to learn to get a little more comfortable with discomfort. (A little shout-out to Ali and Shannon who are each having a bit of a hard time these days.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ComfortDiscomfort.mp3 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:32:33 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what the Days of Awe Holy Days are all about... Rabbi Brian talks about what the Days of Awe Holy Days are all about... How the word "AWE" isn't as in AWESOME, but in AWE-STRUCK and AWEFUL. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/HolyDays.mp3 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:26:59 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:39 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian's having a hard week... and, well, he honestly talks about it. How he can't seem to get done that which he knows he needs to get done. Rabbi Brian's having a hard week... and, well, he honestly talks about it. How he can't seem to get done that which he knows he needs to get done. Chances are, you've had this type of experience in your life as well from time to time. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Surrenderish.mp3 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:38:22 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:24 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about Joel Osteen and others who seem to tell folk that you can tell how blessed people are by how well they are doing. Rabbi Brian talks about Joel Osteen and others who seem to tell folk that you can tell how blessed people are by how well they are doing. [A shout out this week goes to my friend Gregg who invited me to hear Joel Osteen.] http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Prosperity.mp3 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:40:18 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:22 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. (Again, it doesn't matter what you believe, this exercise will help you to figure out what you do and don't believe.) This week's shout-out is to Jason Crigler whose background music you hear on these podcasts. Part 2/2 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/withGODinTHERAPY2.mp3 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:04:39 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. Rabbi Brian takes you on a journey... into a couple's therapy session with you, Rabbi Brian, and God. (Again, it doesn't matter what you believe, this exercise will help you to figure out what you do and don't believe.) Part 1/2 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/withGODinTHERAPY.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:03:07 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:32 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what it really, truly just doesn't matter what you believe with regard to God. (It's pretty liberating to find this out.) Rabbi Brian talks about what it really, truly just doesn't matter what you believe with regard to God. (It's pretty liberating to find this out.) This week's shout out goes to my son who is 9 MONTHS OLD. Yeah, Emmett. I love you. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WHYbeliefDOESnotMatter.m4a http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WHYbeliefDOESnotMatter.m4a Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:57:35 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:20 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks for just over 3 minutes about what it might mean to believe in God. Rabbi Brian talks for just over 3 minutes about what it might mean to believe in God. (He's not trying to convince you of anything... just trying to help you to define the terms "belief" and "God.") This week's shout-out is to Dave "Id" Cohen — the man with the most cars of anyone I know... you rule and you win! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BelieveInGod.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BelieveInGod.mp3 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:55:14 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:04 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses how really simple things are less fulfilling than those things that challenge us... and he challenges you to think that perhaps the complications in your life are self-imposed to make things more exciting... Rabbi Brian discusses how really simple things are less fulfilling than those things that challenge us... and he challenges you to think that perhaps the complications in your life are self-imposed to make things more exciting... This week I want to make a special shout out to Joey & Sydney who just found out they are expecting a baby girl! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/ http://www.rotb.org/podcast/FLOORWAXandBOOKCASES.mp3 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:54:00 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:01:04 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Also... I want to make a special shout out this week to Richard Adams for the AWESOME introduction music that he sent me. If anyone out there in cyberland wants a theme song, I would be glad to get you in touch with him. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning33.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning33.mp3 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:30:19 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:25 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. (It might have been posted early as I will be at Magic Camp the week of the 18th.) Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. (It might have been posted early as I will be at Magic Camp the week of the 18th — and, hello to Deanna.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning2.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning2.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:02:31 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:08 rabbi, brian, rabbi brian, brian zachary mayer, religion out of the box, religion outside the box, god, spiritual Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Rabbi Brian talks about the problems we all face when we know too much and needing to unlearn. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. (Also, I wanted to say congratulations to Wyatt & Jo as well as Eli & Tina who just got married.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning1.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/unlearning1.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:08 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian questions is there no force as powerful as an idea whose time has come Rabbi Brian questions is there no force as powerful as an idea whose time has come. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/noforceaspowerful.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/noforceaspowerful.mp3 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:06 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells lessons he learned from Lynn Twist's book THE SOUL OF MONEY Rabbi Brian tells lessons he learned from Lynn Twist's book THE SOUL OF MONEY. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/soulofmoney.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/soulofmoney.mp3 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:06 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian delves into a Paul Tillich quote. Rabbi Brian tells about the problem of having 3 pair of sunglasses. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Sunglassesandstuff.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Sunglassesandstuff.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells you about how he had a hard time telling people about the possitive aspects of his vacation. Rabbi Brian tells you about how he had a hard time telling people about the possitive aspects of his vacation. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/complainingaboutthecruise.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/complainingaboutthecruise.mp3 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:14 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian discusses a Paul Tillich quote about non existence. Rabbi Brian discusses a Paul Tillich quote about non existence. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/nonexistence.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NonExistance.mp3 Wed, 30 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks AGAIN about faith... (It's a big topic.) Rabbi Brian talks AGAIN about faith... (It's a big topic.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith(again).mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith%28again%29.mp3 Wed, 23 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the SELF and what makes it up. Rabbi Brian talks about the SELF and what makes it up. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NOSELF.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NoSelf.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the crappy day he is having. And, he might use a bad word or two. Rabbi Brian talks about the crappy day he is having... (It's a big topic.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/CrappyDay.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/CrappyDay.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Discernment vs. Judgment. Discernment vs. Judgment. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Discenment.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Discenment.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Belief in God: what does that mean? (2/2) Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod2.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod2.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Belief in God: what does that mean? Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/beliefingod.mp3 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the three types of prayer: petition, praise, and presence. Rabbi Brian talks about the three types of prayer: petition, praise, and presence. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/threetypesofprayer.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/threetypesofprayer.mp3 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Jonah was swallowed by a whale... what a wonderful metaphor. Jonah was swallowed by a whale... what a wonderful metaphor. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jonah.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jonah.mp3 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. Rabbi Brian concludes his discussion of the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleConclusion.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleConclusion.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells what part of the Bible he knows to be true, definitely true. Rabbi Brian tells what part of the Bible he knows to be true, definitely true. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleThisisTrue.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleThisisTrue.mp3 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. Rabbi Brian explores what it means to believe the Bible is the word of God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBeliever.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBeliever.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian (re)explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. (The first time the podcast was posted had two tracks of me at the same time.) Rabbi Brian (re)explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. (The first time the podcast was posted had two tracks of me at the same time.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleNotBelieve(redo).mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleNotBeleive%28redo%29.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. Rabbi Brian explores what it means to not believe the Bible is the word of God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleNotBelieve.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/030707 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explains that there are two camps when it comes to the Bible: believers and non-believers. Rabbi Brian explains that there are two camps when it comes to the Bible: believers and non-believers. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBelieversandNonBelie.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleBelieversandNonBelie.mp3 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explains the relationship between God, the Bible, and the laws in the Bible. Rabbi Brian explains the relationship between God, the Bible, and the laws in the Bible. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleGodLaws.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleGodLaws.mp3 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian I can't believe it either, but I give masturbation the official seal of approval in this podcast! Rabbi Brian explores the Biblical notion of spilling seed... and tells you that according to the Bible it's ok to masturbate. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleMasturbation.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/BibleMasturbation.mp3 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian begins talking about the Bible. What the heck is it, anyway? Rabbi Brian begins talking about the Bible. What the heck is it, anyway? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/introtobible.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/introtobible.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about stress. (He's against it, in case you were wondering.) Rabbi Brian talks about stress. (He's against it, in case you were wondering.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/stress.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Stress.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks spontaneously about the exercise of doing three minute podcasts. Rabbi Brian talks spontaneously about the exercise of doing three minute podcasts. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/3minutes.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/3%20minutes.mp3 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about the origins of the devil . . . . and, I just noticed, the word DEVIL sounds just like "the evil." That's no in the podcast, just something I noticed while typing this subtitle. Rabbi Brian talks about the origins of the devil . . . . http://www.rotb.org/podcast/devil.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/devil.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about evil, where it comes from and it's relationship to God and goodness. Rabbi Brian talks about evil, where it comes from and it's relationship to God and goodness. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/evil.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/evil.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian give a brief primer on the topic of paradoxicality. Rabbi Brian give a brief primer on the topic of paradoxicality. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/paradoxicality.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Paradoxicality.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian give a number of short little spirtual exercises that you can do. Rabbi Brian give a number of short little spirtual exercises that you can do. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shortspiritualexercises.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shortspiritualexercises.mp3 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian The parable of Upstream and Downstream. It's not just about what you think we are talking about. Rabbi Brian talks about the mythical towns of Upstream and Downstream. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/upstreamdownstream.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/upstreamdownstream.mp3 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:00:00 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks a bit about doing because you didn't know that you couldn't. Rabbi Brian talks about faith (yes, again, but this time it's different). http://www.rotb.org/podcast/becausetheythinktheycan.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/becausetheythinktheycan.mp3 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:00:00 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks a bit about what it means to beleive, in the medical sense, of course. What does it mean that we think we will get better? Rabbi Brian talks about placebos. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/placebo.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/placebo.mp3 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian looks down at his notes and realizes that this is not what he wanted to talk about today. A very live podcast ensues. Rabbi Brian realizes that he has no idea what he's talking about in this one. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/a_bit_confused.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/a_bit_confused.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian explains how to deal with impossible people. Rabbi Brian explains how to deal with impossible people. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/impossiblepeople.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/impossiblepeople.mp3 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands... Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/chargeforreligion.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/chargeforrelgion.mp3 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands... Rabbi Brian encourages you to take your religious life into your own hands. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shabbathcabinet.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/shabbathcabinet.mp3 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives some thought to the notion of "What is my job here on earth?" Rabbi Brian gives some thought to the notion of "What is my job here on earth?" http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jobdescription.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/jobdescription.mp3 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian weighs in that some things are just "fated" or "b'shert". Rabbi Brian weighs in that some things are just "fated" or "b'shert". http://www.rotb.org/podcast/meanttobe.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/meanttobe.mp3 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian tells a truth -- the two words spiritual and religious are SYNONYMS! Rabbi Brian tells a truth -- the two words spiritual and religious are SYNONYMS!. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/spiritualnotreligious.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/spiritualnotreligious.mp3 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian give a lengthy number of answers to the question: "how would you describe God?" Rabbi Brian give a lengthy number of answers to the question: "how would you describe God?" http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NotionsOfGod.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/NotionsOfGod.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:05:25 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives a few longer answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. Rabbi Brian gives some longer answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM2.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM2.mp3 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian gives some quick answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. Rabbi Brian gives some quick answers as to what it might be that God wants from him. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWantsBZM.mp3 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian God wants something from us? How do you know? God wants something from us? How do you know? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWants.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/WhatGodWants.mp3 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about what how all the things you have to do might be a good thing. Rabbi Brian talks about what how all the things you have to do might be a good thing. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/thingstodo.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Things%20to%20do.mp3 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:14 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Surrender, but in a good way. A little more on surrender. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/IMNOTGOD.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/IMNOTGOD.mp3 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian How to be creative in four easy steps. Really! Four easy steps towards creativity. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/creativity.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/creativity.mp3 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian In what do you have faith? In what should you have faith? In what do you want to have faith? Faith is having confidence in . . . well, whatever we choose. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/faith.mp3 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian God wants you to just take the day to relax and enjoy. A story about a little girl interuprting my prayer leads to a confession about God. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/relaxenjoy.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/relaxenjoy.mp3 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian What are those things that you know you ought to be doing and how do you know? Theologically, it's not the most stable of notions, but "what does God want from you?" http://www.rotb.org/podcast/godwants.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/godwants.mp3 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian God grant me the courage to accept the things I cannot change. . . accepting reality is hard. God grant me the courage to accept the things I cannot change. . . accepting reality is hard. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/acceptance.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/acceptance.mp3 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Some folks try to avoid life through "spiritual escapism." I think that's a pretty crappy plan for living. Some folks try to avoid life through "spiritual escapism." I think that's a pretty crappy plan for living. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/SpiritualEscape.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/SpiritualEscape.mp3 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "The absense of limitations is the enemy of art." -- Orson Wells said that . . . let's discuss. "The absense of limitations is the enemy of art." -- Orson Wells said that . . . let's discuss. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Limits.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Limits.mp3 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "The most frightening thought we have is the thought of our own non-existence." -- Paul Tillich said that . . . let's discuss. "The most frightening thought we have is the thought of our own non-existence." -- Paul Tillich said that . . . let's discuss. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/non-e.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Non-Existence.mp3 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "Safety is the lack of apparent fears. Not that there aren't things to be scared of, but that you don't care. Yikes! Safety is the lack of apparent fears. Not that there aren't things to be scared of, but that you don't care. Yikes! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/safety.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Saftey.mp3 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "Cruise control is a great idea – until you fall asleep! (This is a metaphor!) Sometimes we are the walking dead. . . not awake to our own lives as they happen. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/cruise.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/cruise.mp3 Tue, 30 May 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian "Why do we rush and toil and try so hard when some things just happen when they are supposed to? Some things just happen when they are supposed to. Right? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/timing.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/timing.mp3 Thu, 25 May 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box "It is the question, not the answer, that enlightens." Inoesco wrote that. Is it true? The answer received depends on the question asked. . . Isn't that true? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/questions.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/questions.mp3 Tue, 16 May 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 Rabbi Brian Can you imagine that God can take away from you all of your "character defects"? I'm not what I think, what I do, or what I have, yet I define myself by all of those. What if I was more spirit than that? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/characterdefects.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/characterdefects.mp3 Tue, 09 May 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Can you beleive you'd listen to something about something as obvious as breathing? I can't beleive I have a podcast reminding people of something as apparently obvious as BREATHING! http://www.rotb.org/podcast/breathing.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/breathing.mp3 Mon, 01 May 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Free yourself from yourself so you can be yourself. Rabbi Brian discusses vacation -- freeing ourselves from ourselves. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/20_Predicate_Theology.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/vacation.mp3 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Be God and God exists. Rabbi Brian discusses the notion of predicate theology -- that God is a verb, something we must do. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/20_Predicate_Theology.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Predicate_Theology.mp3 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:55:15 -0700 Religion & Spirituality yes 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Look ma, no hands. . . What if, while you thought you were driving, you really weren't? It's not a comfortable idea to get behind. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/16_Not_the_one_driving.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/podcast/I%27m%20not%20driving.mp3 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:02:43 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Sabbath . . . Some time off.. Rabbi Brian talks about the importance of taking some time off. Resting. Recharging. Not-doing. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/15sabbath.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/032206 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:04:10 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Breathing . . . it sure beats the options. It's something we all do all of the time . . . Sure, it might seem silly to listen to someone talk about breathing for 3 minutes, but hey, you're probably going to agree with it all anyway. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/14breathing.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/031706 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian admits that he totally chickened out in his ATTACHMENT podcast and talks in this podcast from his heart about what it is that he is unwilling to let go of. Rabbi Brian admits that he totally chickened out in his ATTACHMENT podcast and talks from his heart about what it is that he is unwilling to let go of. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Unwilling_to_let_go.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/030906 Thu, 09 Mar 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian We are defined by those things we are unwilling to let go of. That's true. And deep. Let's dive in and explore this. . . We are defined by those things we are unwilling to let go of. That's true. And deep. Let's dive in and explore this. . . http://www.rotb.org/podcast/12_Attachment.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/030806 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:03:13 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box There is a very human desire, and surprisingly repulsion, to being seen. Being seen fully. Allowing ourselves to fully see others. And how about God There is a very human desire, and surprisingly repulsion, to being seen. Being seen fully. Allowing ourselves to fully see others. And how about God? http://www.rotb.org/podcast/Beingseen.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/022706 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:04:27 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-boxRabbi Brian Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian talks about one of the great spiritual truths: FORGIVENESS. What do we really know about it? This is one of Rabbi Brian's favorite podcasts. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/09%20FORGIVENESS.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/022506 Sat, 25 Feb 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:02:43 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian asks quite a number of questions which will leave you wondering and possibly a bit calmer. Rabbi Brian asks quite a number of questions which will leave you wondering and possibly a bit calmer. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/What%20if.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/022006 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:04:27 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Surrender, serenity, and God. Nothing too easy. If you are only going to listen to two of these podcasts, this is the second one you should listen to. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/10_surrender.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/021606 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:04:05 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box God is Love: The tale of Leonard N. Knight Rabbi Brian Talks about Leonard M. Knight of Salvation Mountain, CA who flew in a hot air balloon from New England to the middle of the desert spreading the one truth that he knew in his heart: God is love. http://www.rotb.org/podcast/God%5FIs%5Flove%5FLeonard.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/021506 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:06:06 Rabbi Brian Like it or not, God loves you. Could it be true? What would it change? Does God really love you? Possibly. . . http://www.rotb.org/podcast/God%20Is%20Love.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/021406 Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:06:20 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box Rabbi Brian Rabbi Brian's introduction what religion really is. (This is Rabbi Brian's first podcast, and still one of the best.) http://www.rotb.org/podcast/01Religion.mp3 http://www.rotb.org/013006 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:55:15 -0800 Religion & Spirituality no 00:02:15 rabbi, brian, religion-outside-the-box