EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 59 MIN
Why do so many spiritual teachers become corrupt?
from Fierce Grace - with Steve Taylor and Serge Beddington-Behrens. · host Steve Taylor
Steve and Serge discuss the meaning of spiritual awakening, why some people become disconnected, and why disconnected people gravitate to the role of spiritual teacher, then become more corrupt and disconnected. We also discuss some examples of genuine and benevolent teachers who have helped many people. Chapters (00:00:00) - Fierce Grace(00:07:01) - The Secret to Real Happiness(00:11:23) - Becoming More Fully Human(00:13:00) - Steve Almond on Connection and the Ego(00:20:18) - How disconnected are spiritual teachers?(00:27:48) - How spiritual people project their own soul(00:33:51) - Have All Gurus Become corrupted?(00:39:13) - What Do You Mean By Awakened and Enlightened?(00:42:49) - The Secret Life of Spiritual Teachers(00:50:07) - John Lennon: His ego boundaries(00:55:03) - A talk by Philip Cargong(00:56:08) - The Answer Lies In The Soil(00:57:15) - Reasons for Being Realists(00:59:15) - A Little Chat
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Steve and Serge discuss the meaning of spiritual awakening, why some people become disconnected, and why disconnected people gravitate to the role of spiritual teacher, then become more corrupt and disconnected. We also discuss some examples of genuine and benevolent teachers who have helped many people.
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