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Episodes that explore metaphysics and philosophy
Mota - Rules To Live By
Nov. 10, 2025

Mota - Rules To Live By

When at once we make it to our next destination, it may become advantageous to remember these following tips for eternal survival, in a manner of speaking...
Q&A: The Supreme Being, The Spirit Fragment and More
Oct. 29, 2025

Q&A: The Supreme Being, The Spirit Fragment and More

In this episode we answer listeenr questions about The Supreme Being, imperfection in time and space and how to connect with our spirit within through prayer, worship and communion. Plus, current events viewed from a Urantia perspective on Islam and Christianity, and the power of prayer.
The Uncertainties Of Life
Aug. 29, 2025

The Uncertainties Of Life

The world seems full of tragedy of late, how do we make sense of it? One place to gain insight (and perhaps even some comfort), is from Paper 3 in the Urantia Book on the Attributes of God, is a paper dealing with the viscitiudes of living, and why there is pain and suffering in our world.Is courage important, is love desirable, are valor and altruism worthy pursuits? Let's explore these question together n this latest episode of the Urantia Radio podcast..
10 Teachings That Will Change The World
Aug. 4, 2025

10 Teachings That Will Change The World

This episode covers two very important topics. First, the ten most important Ueantia Book teachings that could change the world. Plus, examining how the teachings of Christianity and the Jewish faith have made the world a better place, and how the Urantia Book continues the thread of religious revelation into the future.
UNITY
April 28, 2025

UNITY

What is the defining message of the Urantia Book? And what drives social evolution? For this we go to Paper 68 and discuss the early drivers of human emotion and how these tendencies moved humanity forward. But could these same drivers also bring civilization down? You may be curious what one Melchizedek has to say about the matter. Plus, how does the UB serve the greater Christian community? We'll discuss it in this episode.
Morontia Mota - An advanced living philosophy
Nov. 24, 2023

Morontia Mota - An advanced living philosophy

In this exciting episode, we get a taste of the kind of learning we will ensue in our future estate, including Mota , a philosophy that harmonizes human thought with spiritual truth. Here we get 28 examples of Mota, each designed to aid your mind with higher spiritual truths.
Pride
June 4, 2023

Pride

Pride has grown into an Ideology. But is it good for society? In this episode, we look at what The Urantia Book says about pride and the destructive consequences that lie in this dangerous human tendency.
What Makes The Urantia Book Unique
July 22, 2022

What Makes The Urantia Book Unique

A recent online survey asked "What makes the Urantia Book different from other religious books?” We read some of those answers and share what others have to say about the revelation.
Also, from Paper 155, Jesus speaks to his Apostles about becoming 'born again' what his teachings mean to the world moving forward, from the Second Discourse on Religion and how true religion is not merely an intellectual belief, but rather, a living experience of God consciousness.
The Price of Freedom and Why Bad Things Happen
May 26, 2022

The Price of Freedom and Why Bad Things Happen

The recent violence in the world has prompted me to do some real soul-searching. To this send I find comfort from Paper 3 on the the reason bad things happen and why God allows them to. In this episode, we explore these nine examples laid out in Paper 3, and also a few thoughts on the growth of the Urantia Revelation.
The Timing of It All - Examining Scientism and Positivism.
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Dec. 23, 2021

The Timing of It All - Examining Scientism and Positivism.

This is a longer than usual episode because we cover a lot of different topics, but the main theme is the episode is how Urantia Book is intended to save us from the pitfalls of pure materialistic Scientism and Positivism, two contemporary ideologies that turn human beings into mere machines and governments into godless totalitarian systems which is counter to true human progress.
We talk about Paper 195, section 6 about the modern problem of too much science and not enough spiritual insight, an...
Understanding Personality
Sept. 30, 2021

Understanding Personality

What makes you uniquely you? Good question, and for this answer we look at Paper 112 in the UB, where it tells us how personality functions, where it comes from and what it means for you in eternity.
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Evolution of Mind
Sept. 19, 2021

Evolution of Mind

The Urantia Book describes how mind evolution took place over time, and in the culmination of the appearance of truly intelligent man 998,000 years ago we witness the appearance of Andon and Fonta, the first two true human beings. From Paper 62, section 6 for those who want to read along
Of God and Nature - Interview with Stephen C Meyer
June 2, 2021

Of God and Nature - Interview with Stephen C Meyer

Famed author and scientific philosopher Stephen C. Meyer joins us to discuss new genetic research which supports intelligent design theory. We also discuss mind, Natural Law and secularism impact on contemporary science. It’s a fascinating discussion. For more information on Stephen’s works go to: stephencmeyer.org
God, The Self and the Human Ego
March 30, 2021

God, The Self and the Human Ego

In Paper 111 The Urantia Book gives us insight as to how the beginnings of prayer, even of religion, starts with a conversation between the self and the ego. It’s a fascinating topic about one way we can teach people how to find God again.
The Part and the Whole: Best Description of God Ever Written
March 29, 2021

The Part and the Whole: Best Description of God Ever Written

Why does God let us suffer? What is his purpose? Let’s discuss a statement made in UB Paper 12, Paragraph 7 on The Part and the Whole . It could change your life. I hope so.
What is Mota? A Superior Philosophy
July 17, 2020

What is Mota? A Superior Philosophy

This episode is about a superior philosophy known as Mota, from Paper 48 in the Urantia revelation. Mota is a form of spiritual philosophy that encompasses the spiritual life that exists within physical creation. In the Morontia life, we will gain Mota insight. "The highest attainable philosophy of mortal man must be logically based on the reason of science, the faith of religion, and the truth insight afforded by revelation. By this union man can compensate somewhat for his failure to develop a...
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