86 Fake Gurus Exposed: John de Ruiter - Spiritual Jibberish on Auto-Pilot

Reacting to a talk & interview with spiritual guru John de Ruiter of Canada. I point out some traits of a cult leader & fake guru. Live 3.9.202400:00 – Intro to reaction video of Canadian spiritual guru/messiah John de Ruiter, 1st reaction video so warning about technical problems09:11 – Reacting to talk: spiritual sounding words without clarification13:08 – Reaction to talk con't: being vulnerable & disconnected from ourselves, lacking religious clout, using silence as spirituality17:35 – Reaction to talk con't: vagueness in talk about forms & change, confusing theology of being & self, creating mental associations of confusing thoughts, religious foundation vs new age27:57 – Reaction to talk con't: transforming yourself, knowing your true life's purpose, manipulative talk creates relatability32:09 – Reaction to talk con't: changing words, lack of clarity, basic non-spiritual psychology, feeling emotions when enlightened44:35 – Written vs spoken theology by spiritual teachers/gurus, catch-22 of bad/fraud/fake gurus vs followers/devotees with positive life changing experiences, positive value of John53:02 – Reacting to interview with John Part 1: Canada vs Amsterdam, spiritual transmission1:07:30 – Reacting to interview con't: problem with interviewer asking detailed questions, Ramana Maharshi's "Who Am I?" self-inquiry1:11:52 – Reacting to interview con't: experiencing spirituality/finding oneness in nature, simplicity of achieving enlightenment (i.e. instant enlightenment) & zen story, working towards enlightenment1:25:02 – Reacting to interview con't: gurus in autopilot with answers, John's theological niche, story from San Francisco Zen Center about intense emotions, smart vs stupid people in cults1:39:57 – Reacting to interview with John Part 2: knowing the truth, avoiding religious terminology to be spiritual but not religious, not everyone is looking for god but just survival (life coaching approach), finding value in John's teachings2:01:16 – Overview of John, closing thoughtsThis 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