30 Serving God vs Serving Ego — The Reality of Spiritual Pride (from Christian mystic Richard Rohr)

Sharing from the book "What The Mystics Know" by Christian Friar Richard Rohr & discussing knowing god & ourselves, recognizing the will of god vs our own will, being a servant of god, being objective/self-aware of ourselves. Live 4.22.20230:00 – Intro, Om Shri Swaminarayanaya Namah 7x, reading from "Swamini Vato"3:47 – Overview & goals of live show & channel for new viewers, finding & knowing god, associating with other spiritual people11:13 – Intro to Christian book "What The Mystics Know: Seven Pathways To Your Deeper Self" by Friar Richard Rohr, Christian mysticism & Sanatana Dharma15:00 – Reading "The Discernment of Spirits" on recognizing will of god vs our own will15:57 – Being a servant of god16:44 – Being objective/self-aware about ourselves18:37 – Knowing god & ourselves via scriptures of Sanatana Dharma, reading Srimad Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana) & Vachanamrut by Swaminarayan23:16 – Challenge to the viewers proving values of Sanatana Dharma scriptures25:01 – Reading "Beyond The Defended Ritual" on holding tight to rituals25:57 – My fraudulent time as a Christian, being a Christian via rituals & learning only but no belief38:04 – Having a relationship with god via being aware, the delight of knowing god42:08 – Closing thoughts, Earth DayThis 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