58 We Need Prophets, Not Ego Tripping Gurus: When Christians (and Hindus) Get It Wrong

I discuss Christian prophets who are wrong & are really wannabe soulless spiritual gurus. The world needs real prophets not egomaniacs. Comments on the Swamini Vato of Swaminarayan. Live 8.29.20230:00 – Rig Veda hymn (I know the camera freezes)2:17 – Testing new camera (the glitch in sound was unplanned, and I know it glitches) during busy week7:08 – Intro to talk on prophets & modern world9:46 – Reading article: "The Church Needs the Voice of the Prophets, not the Voice of Puppets" by 7th Day Adventist Christian Andy Roman, world needs resurrection of prophetic voice/message of the past not contemporary gurus working alone14:43 – Preaching old message such as Rig Veda & Swamini Vato16:07 – Reviving repentance for personal growth, rejecting the world vs going with popular activist movements25:10 – Reading 1st Timothy Chap. 4, referencing youtube vid on behind the scenes of Christian Nationalism by James Lindsay of New Discourses, facebook spirituality & Sadhguru 28:05 – Preachers/gurus avoiding causing offense, empty soulless religion, remember martyrs over the followers30:45 – Living word of god, needing right prophets who are beyond the moment, improving the world33:25 – Closing thoughts, camera issuesThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM