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Living Quadratos
by Alexander John Shaia
As the Four-Gospel Journey of Quadratos gains global attention and breathes new life into the ancient Christian story, people everywhere are becoming increasingly eager to learn more. Specifically, how can we truly embrace and practically live out the core messages of early Christianity? In what ways can we apply Quadratos in our everyday lives?Introducing Living Quadratos: a new bi-monthly video podcast series, featuring conversations with Quadratos founder and animator, Alexander John Shaia. Each episode will answer a question about how we may live the truth of the original Christian message ever more fully.Join Alexander John from Spain – along with cohosts Bronwyn Thoroughgood from Australia and Jana Rentzel from the United States – as they explore and respond to your most frequently asked questions.Through a combination of thought-provoking discussions and practical insights, Living Quadratos invites viewers to reflect deeply and engage actively with their spiritual journey.
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Episode 9: More Than Religion, Being Held in We-ness
What happens when we are truly seen, heard, and held in a shared space? In this week's conversation, Bron and Alexander John are joined by Interspiritual Minister Jeanelyse Doran from California. Together the three of us explore the type of depth transformation that takes place through presence, listening, and the profound rhythm that connects us - to ourselves, to one another, to the Cosmos and something greater than we could ever imagine. Jeanelyse is also one of our Facilitators for Quadratos’ Foundational Program: The Four-Gospel Journey.” Take a seat and join us at the table, like, share and comment. You are welcome! SHOW NOTES: Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ The Four-Gospel Journey Program beginning in mid-May: https://learning4.quadratos.org/courses/4gjp-p-jan26-cg Easter Retreat Recordings Remain Available (far different reflection on passages from Gospel of John) https://learning4.quadratos.org/courses/easter-retreat-2026 The Map: https://www.quadratos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Quadratos-MAP.pdf Bi-Weekly Notes from Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Book: Heart and Mind: https://www.quadratos.org/shop/books/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 8: Absorbing the Pattern Beneath Everything
What if something as simple as your breath could reconnect you to the deepest truth of life? In this week's episode, we explore the practice of “absorbing the deep rhythm” and how tuning into daily cycles—like sunrise, sunset, and breath—can transform the way you experience the world. LINKS: Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ Registration for the Easter Retreat (recordings now available!): https://learning4.quadratos.org/courses/easter-retreat-2026 The Map: https://www.quadratos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Quadratos-MAP.pdf Four Gospel Journey Program Facilitated by Christina Gringeri: https://learning4.quadratos.org/courses/4gjp-p-jan26-cg Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://www.quadratos.org/shop/books/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 7: A Quadratos Meditation - Absorb the Deeper Rhythms
Episode# 7 is a gentle meditation brought to us by Bron. She is taking us deeper into the Quadratos Practice that we call, “Absorb the Deeper Rhythms.” Learn more on our website (link below). And there is still time! You can watch/listen to the recordings of the Easter Retreat by registering at the link below. LINKS: Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ Registration for the Easter Retreat (recordings now available!): https://learning4.quadratos.org/courses/easter-retreat-2026 The Map: https://www.quadratos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Quadratos-MAP.pdf Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://www.quadratos.org/shop/books/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 6: The 12 Steps and 4 Paths - Do They Fit Together?
This week we welcome Lance Canter from the Men of Nehemiah: A Christian Recovery Program in Dallas Texas. Lance serves as the Assistant Director of Biblical Programming and he joins us to discuss what he has learned about 12 Step Recovery and the 4 Paths of Quadratos. For more about Men of Nehemiah: https://www.menofnehemiah.org/ Registration for the Easter Retreat: https://learning4.quadratos.org/courses/easter-retreat-2026 Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ The Map: https://www.quadratos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Quadratos-MAP.pdf Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://www.quadratos.org/shop/books/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 5: Might These Be Christianity’s Most Beautiful and Dangerous Words?
In this episode, Bron and Alexander John discuss The Gospel of John, and why it may be both the most beautiful and inspired yet also the most dangerous words in the Bible. Originally John was chosen to be the only text read during Lent and Easter. Why? Might this connect with what Alexander John says, "John’s Gospel is the least historical, yet the most true of all the texts”? LINKS: Free Online Presentation on the Ancient Easter: https://learning4.quadratos.org/live-webinar/our-original-easter/register Registration for the Easter Retreat: https://learning4.quadratos.org/courses/easter-retreat-2026 Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ The Map: https://www.quadratos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Quadratos-MAP.pdf Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://www.quadratos.org/shop/books/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 4: This Changed Everything About Lent
You know about the Lent of Ashes, but in episode 4 of "Living Quadratos" we tell the story that you do not know - the Lent that is far, far different from one that begins with ashes. Yes - in the 2nd century Christians formed a community retreat, “Love’s Call to be More Love.” Here is the true ancient story of Lent. LINKS: Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ The Map: https://www.quadratos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Quadratos-MAP.pdf Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://www.quadratos.org/shop/books/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 3: Is There a Map That Can Help Me Navigate My Life? w/ Jana Rentzel
Our guest for Episode #3 is Dr Jana Rentzel, hailing from Dallas, Texas. Jana is a spiritual psychologist and certified spiritual director in private practice. In this episode she relays her journey across Christian, Buddhist, Native American, and Ageless Wisdom traditions. And how by great surprise she discovered Quadratos and will soon lead an Extended Quadratos Book Study starting in late February. LINKS: Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ The Map: https://www.quadratos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Quadratos-MAP.pdf Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://www.quadratos.org/shop/books/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 2: From Christian Shaming to True Love - Bron Shares Her Journey
In Episode #2, Bron (our co-host) notes the meaning of her living on Awabakal land in Australia and shares the story of her spiritual journey from disrespect to love in coming to know Quadratos and its universal rhythm. LINKS: Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://a.co/d/5j3ZuI9 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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Episode 1: Discovering a Hidden Key to the Cosmos
Today is the start of something new - the first episode of the "Living Quadratos" podcast, “Discovering a Key to the Cosmos”. Your hosts are Alexander John Shaia (US citizen in Spain) and Bronwyn Thoroughgood from Australia. Upcoming episodes will have guests from around the world and will drop bi-weekly on Sunday morning. In this inaugural podcast, Alexander John (author and Founder of Quadratos) shares a key to the Cosmos that Christianity’s Four Gospels provide us. In upcoming episodes, Bron will introduce herself and your hosts will interview people from around the world who are “living Quadratos.” What is Quadratos? It is Alexander John’s name for the ancient four-path journey of transformation that lies at the heart of the four Christian gospels. LINKS: Quadratos: https://www.quadratos.org/ Notes From Alexander John's Desk: https://www.quadratos.org/subscribe/ Join a Group / Community: https://www.quadratos.org/join-a-group/ Heart and Mind: https://a.co/d/5j3ZuI9 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderJohnShaia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadratos
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As the Four-Gospel Journey of Quadratos gains global attention and breathes new life into the ancient Christian story, people everywhere are becoming increasingly eager to learn more. Specifically, how can we truly embrace and practically live out the core messages of early Christianity? In what ways can we apply Quadratos in our everyday lives?Introducing Living Quadratos: a new bi-monthly video podcast series, featuring conversations with Quadratos founder and animator, Alexander John Shaia. Each episode will answer a question about how we may live the truth of the original Christian message ever more fully.Join Alexander John from Spain – along with cohosts Bronwyn Thoroughgood from Australia and Jana Rentzel from the United States – as they explore and respond to your most frequently asked questions.Through a combination of thought-provoking discussions and practical insights, Living Quadratos invites viewers to reflect deeply and engage actively with their spiritual journey.
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