#007 Frank Schaeffer: Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God

#007 Frank Schaeffer: Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God

Is it possible to be an atheist and believe in God?

Well, Frank Schaeffer seems to thinks so.

And the description of his new book, Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God, gives us a glimpse into this seemingly contradictory reality:

Caught between the beauty of his grandchildren and grief over a friend’s death, Frank Schaeffer finds himself simultaneously believing and not believing in God—an atheist who prays. Schaeffer wrestles with faith and disbelief, sharing his innermost thoughts with a lyricism that only great writers of literary nonfiction achieve. Schaeffer writes as an imperfect son, husband and grandfather whose love for his family, art and life trumps the ugly theologies of an angry God and the atheist vision of a cold, meaningless universe. Schaeffer writes that only when we abandon our hunt for certainty do we become free to create beauty, give love and find peace.

In this candid interview, Frank pulls no punches and points out what many of us sometimes think and feel--whether we wanna acknowledge it or not.

So give yourself a break from trying to believe all the "right" things for a moment, and think about whether or not your beliefs now inspire you to give love, create beauty and find peace.

Enjoy the show!

IN THIS EPISODE, FRANK ANSWERED THE FOLLOWING:

• Isn't calling yourself an "atheist who believes in God" a contradiction? • How has embracing paradox and uncertainty brought healing into your life? • Doesn't certainty give people hope? • Do you pray to a God on some days and live as an atheist on other days? • You feel connected to something bigger than yourself whenever you paint. Would you call that God? • Where do you find meaning? Is meaning something we create ourselves, or something we discover? • Why did you join the Greek Orthodox Church? Do you still go to church? • You talk a lot about your wife. What's her reaction to your theological evolution?

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frankschaefferart.com

Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God

Frank's Facebook Page

Frank's Youtube Channel

Frank's Twitter

Frank's Google Talk

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#018 Graham Nicholls: Are Out of Body Experiences Real? Mystery Explained

#018 Graham Nicholls: Are Out of Body Experiences Real? Mystery Explained

In this episode of The Flipside Podcast, I chat with out-of-body explorer, Graham Nicholls. He has had hundreds of OBEs and is a world-recognized expert on the subject. He speaks on many areas of spirituality, art, and psychical research. And he’s been featured on The BBC and in The Times. And has authored the books Navigating the Out-of-body Experience and Avenues of the Human Spirit. IN THIS EPISODE, GRAHAM ANSWERS THE FOLLOWING: • How did you induce your first OBE? • Were your OBEs physical or nonphysical? Or both? • Have you ever encountered someone who recently died while you were out-of-body? • Are there any actual benefits of having out-of-body experiences? • Why is there so much FEAR surrounding the topic of OBEs? • What can you say to Christians out there who consider this stuff to be demonic and New Age? • Aren’t there dark spirits lying and deceiving people? • How do you know you’re not just dreaming all this stuff up or even hallucinating? • Isn’t consciousness an epiphenomenon? • Any experiments done where someone gave verifiable information through their OBE? • What is the best evidence to possibly convince a skeptic of its reality? • How have OBEs personally transformed your life? SUPPORT THIS PODCAST TO HELP KEEP IT RUNNING! • Please Support This Podcast by Making a Donation (any amount helps!) LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE grahamnicholls.com Graham's books Graham on Facebook Graham on Twitter

13 Syys 20171h 12min

My Amazing Astral Projection Trip! (Space, The Void?, Colors, Foreign Land)

My Amazing Astral Projection Trip! (Space, The Void?, Colors, Foreign Land)

Is distance ever an issue when astral projecting? Today I share an amazing out-of-body experience I had where I ended up "elsewhere."

5 Elo 20176min

My Eye-Opening Out of Body Experience! (Adventures in Astral Travel)

My Eye-Opening Out of Body Experience! (Adventures in Astral Travel)

From theory to reality. The time has come for me to finally share one of my eye-opening out-of-body experiences ... Enjoy!

19 Heinä 20176min

Sleep Paralysis (What it REALLY is & How to STOP IT ... No More Fear!)

Sleep Paralysis (What it REALLY is & How to STOP IT ... No More Fear!)

Ever woken up feeling paralyzed, with an oppressive weight on your chest, and sensing an evil presence in the room? If so, you’ve experienced something commonly known as “sleep paralysis” (aka “The Old Hag Syndrome"). It’s such a widespread phenomenon that various cultures have created their own superstitions around it. In today’s audio, I’ll be discussing its … symptoms, causes, possible explanations, and how to stop it when it occurs. It can be a such scary experience. But thankfully, it doesn't have to be. Enjoy the video ... and have a good night's sleep!

14 Kesä 20178min

ASTRAL PROJECTION: Dangerous and Demonic?

ASTRAL PROJECTION: Dangerous and Demonic?

There's a lot of fear surrounding the topic of Astral Projection. Why? Is it really safe? Or is it dangerous and demonic? What about the reports of people having visions of hell? Or those claiming to see shadowy figures in their bedroom at night? Or people experiencing a phenomenon called "sleep paralysis"? Well, I'm not gonna ignore those issues at all in this audio. So, here's my take on out-of-body experiences and its connection to creepy paranormal phenomena.

8 Kesä 201713min

Out of Body Experiences: 7 BENEFITS of Astral Projection

Out of Body Experiences: 7 BENEFITS of Astral Projection

Do you want to have an out-of-body experience? If so, WHY? Are there any BENEFITS of Astral Projection? Truth is, there are countless stories of people who've had NDEs and OBEs saying that their experiences were extremely profound. In fact, not only were their lives dramatically impacted in a positive way, but these unique experiences also gave them a new reality. Here are 7 benefits of Astral Projecting!

8 Kesä 201712min

HOW I Started Having OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES

HOW I Started Having OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES

Am I more than this body? Is there life after death? Does consciousness survive once the brain shuts down? These are legitimate questions to ask. Here's my journey into Out of Body Experiences and Astral Travel.

8 Kesä 201726min

How to CREATE and BEND REALITY

How to CREATE and BEND REALITY

Here's a reading of the "Creating: Bending Reality 101" chapter from the book "The Secret to Awesomeness". Narrator: Joshua Tongol Purchase Josh's books here: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00I3TTXPI

8 Kesä 201715min

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