90 What Covid Exposed About Our Faith - with Dr. Lee Ann Marino

I guested on the Kingdom Now podcast at the start of 2020's covid pandemic, hosted by Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino of Spitfire Apostolic (Christian) Ministries (https://kingdompowernow.org/), to discuss what we were seeing around us in regards to believing in god & church attendance in a time of crisis. Broadcast 3/20/2020. Slightly edited and rebroadcast here 3/24/2024. See youtube for video citations, all royalty free. 0:00 – Intro, desert fathers, coronavirus stay at home orders & halting church services, lacking social interaction9:57 – Losing routine & spiritual foundation, finding god in times of crisis, desert fathers, Book of Joel & being still with god17:02 – Church fellowship & social rituals vs personal relationship with god, planning the future, living in fear41:18 – Living in & avoiding fearful unusual circumstances, finding comfort, Arjuna's duty56:57 – Dogen zen story, avoiding the world1:08:19 – Praying vs rationalityThis 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