Swedenborg and Life

Getting older involves more and more physical limitations. And yet the late stages in earthly life include important phases of spiritual development!

“The Lord’s prayer” that Jesus taught is well known, and widely used. Find out the deeper meanings in each phrase, as recorded by Emanuel Swedenborg.

After death, most people don’t immediately enter heaven or hell. There’s a necessary preparation period that has to come first.

The death of a spouse is devastating. On top of the pain, many widows and widowers have burning questions. We look in Swedenborg’s books for some answers.

When you’ve lost a loved one, it can be comforting to imagine what they’re doing in their new life. We look at some of the meaningful, fulfilling work available after death.

After the initial transition at death from the physical world into the spiritual world, there is a first stage that each person goes through in their afterlife journey.

Emanuel Swedenborg learned details about the mysterious period between Jesus’s death on the cross and his resurrection on the third day afterwards.

Do you sometimes feel like you’re talking into a void when praying? Does no apparent response mean that God isn’t listening?

Do criminals who never get caught on earth just get away with their crimes? Learn how everything is brought out into the open after death.

The transition for each person from physical life into the afterlife is carefully orchestrated by God through the highest angels.

The death of a child is devastating to the family left behind. Is the child safe? Did they miss out on life? Find out what Emanuel Swedenborg witnessed.

What does it mean to live a "spiritual" life in the middle of the all the challenges of the modern world? Curtis sits down with bestselling author and global speaker Anita Moorjani, whose stunning near-death experience and the lessons she learned have touched millions.

Jesus told a parable about 5 wise young women and 5 foolish ones. Learn what the symbolism tells us about essential elements for entering heaven!

There are no physical possessions in the afterlife for people to steal. Yet some people try to steal other things – like happiness!

How would you react if you found out you had died and gone to the afterlife? Swedenborg described a number of different reactions people have

Will your loved one who died remember you? Swedenborg learned that we all have a deep level of memory that stays with us after death.

In Revelation chapter 11 two “witnesses” prophecy against evil, are killed by the beast, and then are resurrected and raised to heaven. What does it mean?

Swedenborg learned that we always have at least two angels and two devils with us. Why both? And why two of each?

Why did God need to be born on earth in physical form? Find out the cosmic reasons God’s incarnation as Jesus according to Emanuel Swedenborg.

Could even the existence of hell be a result of God’s mercy? Learn how God lovingly and wisely provides a place in the afterlife for every kind of person.

Did you know that Helen Keller was a Swedenborgian? Curtis talks with Rev. Sage Cole about how Swedenborg’s book affected Keller’s life and legacy.

Religious belief can’t be genuine if it’s forced. In fact, outer pressure to accept certain beliefs interferes with healthy spiritual development.

What does it mean to be created in the “image and likeness of God”? It’s not about any outer shape, but about the priorities in our hearts and minds.

There’s an INNER history to the human race – a history of the collective relationship with God. Find out what Emanuel Swedenborg learned!

Jesus clearly preached the importance of repentance and living a good life, and yet that message is consistently overlooked in favor of a "faith alone" approach. We're joined today by Aaron Abke and James Benefico to talk about how to live the Jesus Way.

Spiritual growth includes cycles of struggles and relief. Learn what the Biblical story of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness can tell us about these ups and downs.

Emanuel Swedenborg witnessed that angels are unbelievably powerful. And he also learned WHY they are powerful, and how that power effects our earthly lives.

Emanuel Swedenborg was a scientist before his spiritual awakening. He continued to use his scientific curiosity as he explored how the afterlife works! For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.

In the book of Revelation, John is told to write letters to seven churches, each containing encouragement, warnings, and a promise. How does that apply to our lives today?

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We know that music can strongly affect our feelings. Learn how music can actually create a link between the physical and spiritual worlds!

“The Devil” is a general attitude that can dominate our lives. Find out ways to spot this tendency in order to nip it in the bud!

Curtis and Jonathan talk with Howard Thompson, host of the "Spiritual Shorts" channel, who responds to common criticisms of Emanuel Swedenborg.

Swedenborg spent almost three decades having daily conversations with angels. Find out some amazing things he told us about them! Featured book: “A Swedenborg Perpetual Calendar”A daily book of insights consisting of thought-provoking quotes by Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). Each month is devoted to a theme, and each day shares an idea that expands upon and refines its month’s topic. For readers who are new to Swedenborg’s teachings, this perpetual calendar provides an opportunity to sample short, digestible excerpts from a wide range of his works. https://swedenborg.com/product/a-swedenborg-perpetual-calendar/

Angels, archangels, cherubs, seraphs, living creatures… The Bible describes an array of spiritual beings. Who or what are they?

Angels in heaven are surrounded by beauty, including amazing gardens. We share four descriptions from Swedenborg’s books about specific heavenly gardens.

Does God really favor a particular group of people? Why does the Bible talk about the Israelites being the “chosen people”? Find out what Swedenborg learned.

Isn’t religion supposed to make us more loving? What happened? We discuss the history of losing the ancient wisdom about how to love the neighbor, and how to get it back.

Order "Secrets of Heaven" volume 10 here: https://swedenborg.com/product/secrets-of-heaven-volume-10-portable-nce/We can’t become our best selves without a basis of healthy self-love and self-care. Swedenborg explains the role that self-love is supposed to play in the divine design.

The death of a child is devastating for those left behind. But what does that child experience after crossing over? Swedenborg described the care children receive in heaven.

What do angels eagerly want us to know about them? Swedenborg learned it’s the fact that all angels started out as human beings in the physical world.

The Bible can feel cryptic and confusing. Swedenborg learned the reasons why Sacred Scripture was written the way it is!

Was Swedenborg a heretic or a false prophet? We take 5 typical accusations against Swedenborg and demonstrate that they are not true.

Learn about Internal Family Systems therapy, and how it relates to the insights of Emanuel Swedenborg about how our minds work!Robert Falconer’s website: https://robertfalconer.us/The INflow retreat registration link: https://swedenborg.com/community-and-events/inflow-retreat/The Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/Opening-Inner-World-Spiritual-Swedenborg/dp/0877853673

There is deep meaning in the two-part name of Jesus Christ, having to do with the divine source of everything! Please like, subscribe, and click the bell for notifications of new content! For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.

Does it get boring, living to eternity? What do people do all day in the afterlife? Learn about the vibrant, active life of people living in heaven.

When Jesus was transfigured on the mountaintop, he was showing things about his divine nature that the disciples weren’t ready to understand.

Inaccurate knowledge about God has plagued humanity for ages. Why has that been allowed? And how can we get back to the truth about the nature of God?

Inaccurate knowledge about God has plagued humanity for ages. Why has that been allowed? And how can we get back to the truth about the nature of God?

We might think life would be better if God forced us all to be good. But actually, it wouldn’t! Learn why freewill is crucial, and the damage done when people are forced into beliefs or behavior.