Best Paul Swanson Podcasts (2025)

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659: UFC 323 Is Through The Sky Roof! 1:52:30

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the big fights dropped on Thanksgiving Day by Dana White including Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the interim LW title, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison fighting for the bantamweight title at UFC 324, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the FW title at UFC 325 and more plus a full preview of UF…

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PM: 119 - She Died And Saw Our Future - Heather Mae's Near Death Experience 1:49:40

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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Psychic Matters, Heather Mae shares her extraordinary Near-Death Experience — one that changed the course of her life forever. After a sudden medical crisis, Heather found herself pulled through a swirling tunnel of light and into a realm overflowing with unconditional love, intelligence,…

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Intergenerational Trauma: Native American Truth-Telling, with Robbie Paul 36:22

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In this conversation, Forrest and cohost Lenore Three Stars discuss with author Roberta Paul her new book LISTENING TO THE BIRDS: A Nez Perce Woman’s Journey of Self-discovery and Healing. They discuss themes of intergenerational trauma, the importance of storytelling in shaping identity, and the healing power of nature. The discussion also touches…

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658: UFC Fight Night Backstage Beef! 1:35:25

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss everything from UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi, Including Waldo Cortes-Acosta getting a big KO win, Ian Machado Garry and Khamzat Chimaev getting into a backstage dust-up, and we look ahead to the future of the light and welter weight divisions #Bisping #Felder #UFCSupport Our Sponsors Vandy Crisps/MASA Chips - Re…

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657: UFC 322 DOUBLE CHAMP BEEF w/ Ali Abdelaziz and Ethyn Ewing 1:54:04

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder recap all the madness from UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev with special guests Ali Abedliezi and Ethyn Ewing.#Bisping #Felder #UFC322Support Our Sponsors:Vandy Crisps/MASA Chips - Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to ⁠⁠http://masachips.com/BELIEVE⁠⁠ and using code BELIEVE.…

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656: UFC 322 Preview Ft. Herb Dean 2:02:26

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss everything UFC 322 from the main card opener of Beneil Dariush vs Benoît Saint Denis, massive fights with title implicatio in Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates and Sean Brady vs Michael Morales, the double champion vs champion main and co-main events between JDM and Islam Makhachev plus Valentina Shevchenko and #…

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655: Merab, Jiri & Garcia Join The Show! 2:11:05

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action and controversy from UFC Vegas 110 from the eye poke that lead to a KO for Waldo Cortes-Acosta against Ante Delija, the gambling scandal unfolding from the Isaac Dulgarian fight and more before Jiri Prochazka joins the show to talk about his win at UFC 320, his emotional reaction to Alex Pereri…

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Gail Straub on Embracing Our Human Family 1:15:46

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"In radiant, lyrical prose, Gail Straub takes us on a voyage like no other, both into little-known places across the globe and, most memorably, the inner realms of the soul. …..this is a journey that no reader will forget and, I believe, all readers will, in their own way, hope to emulate." — Andrew Carroll Author and empowerment pioneer Gail Strau…

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Exciting New Directions in Faith-Based Earth Care: Victoria Loorz Interviews Forrest Inslee | Ep. 139 42:31

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In this conversation, introduced by James Amadon, Forrest Inslee is a guest on the Holy Wild podcast, hosted by Victoria Loorz of the Center for Wild Spirituality. Forrest discusses his journey of transitioning from a traditional evangelical perspective to a more inclusive understanding of creation care. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing …

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654: UFC 321 : Did Tom Quit? 1:15:16

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC 321 including the controversial no contest in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Cyril Gane, the MMA worlds reaction to the eye poke that ended it, the need for an immediate rematch and more, plus a new straweight champion in Mackenzie Dern, incredible knockouts by Azamat Murzakan…

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653: UFC 321 Preview 1:38:29

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder recap all the action from UFC Vancouver including RDR quitting on the stool, Brendan Allen calling for the biggest names in the division, some controversy on down the card and more plus a look ahead to UFC 321 with Tom Aspinall defending his title against Ciryl Gane, Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba and a host of t…

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Mark Longhurst on The Holy Ordinary 46:28

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Mark Longhurst is an author and contemplative guide who has spent years exploring the sacred dimensions of everyday life. In our conversation we talk about his book The Holy Ordinary: A Way to God, a beautiful invitation to discover the divine presence woven throughout our daily movements. Mark draws on his experiences as an activist, pastor, fathe…

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One Step at a Time: Finding Recovery Together in the Outdoors, with John Vicory | Ep. 138 36:35

2M ago36:35

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In this conversation, John Vicory shares his journey of recovery through the outdoor community OSAT (One Step at a Time). He discusses the importance of nature in healing, the diverse backgrounds of OSAT members, and how the organization fosters a supportive environment for those in recovery. John reflects on his personal struggles with addiction, …

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652: Merab Makes History 1:32:15

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Rio with Charles Olivera getting back on the winning track with a second round submission of Gamrot, huge wins from Deiveson Figueiredo, Joel Alvarez and many more plus Dana White's massive announcement for UFC 323 featuring Merab Dvalishvili attempting to make history with a 4th title…

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651: It's Still Poatan's World 1:47:29

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC 320 including Alex Pereria cementing his legacy with a third run as champion following a 1st round KO of Magomed Ankalaev, Merab setting the championship record for takedowns enroute to a dominant win over Cory Sandhaggen, Jirir and Khalil Rountree putting on a FOTY contender and more,…

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Haleh Liza Gafori Brings Water to the Thirsty 59:23

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Haleh Liza Gafori is a translator, performance artist, vocalist, and educator whose work bridges ancient Persian mysticism with contemporary spiritual longing. In our conversation we talk about her latest book Water, a luminous collection of new translations from the 13th-century Persian mystic Rumi, following her acclaimed debut Gold (you can find…

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Community with the Whole of Creation, with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt of Kinship Plot | Ep. 137 46:39

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In this conversation, Forrest and James engage with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt, co-founders of Kinship Plot, an intentional community in Charlotte, North Carolina. They discuss the vision behind Kinship Plot, which focuses on cultivating resonant relationships with each other, the land, and with Spirit. The conversation explores the community's …

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650: Ft. Modestas Bukauskas 1:54:56

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the fights coming up this weekend at UFC Perth, Rafael Fiziev falling out of the UFC Rio main event and the scramble to find Charles Olivera a fight, Conor McGregor claiming he will make his return at the UFC White House card along with projections of what it is going to look like, Alex Pereria coming to …

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Contemplative Parenting with Aizaiah G. Yong and Nereyda Yong 46:06

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"This book is just what the world needs right now. At a time when tensions are hot, divisions are growing, and uncertainty is the order of the day, Sacred Parenting is a call to reconnect with what matters most: our children, our families, ourselves, and our God. The authors offer gentle wisdom and contemplative practices as antidotes to the high-v…

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Standing Up for Nature: The Power of Ordinary People, with Jennifer Godfrey | Ep. 136 28:05

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In this conversation, Jennifer Godfrey shares her journey of advocacy for the Southern Resident Killer Whales and the broader ecological health of the Puget Sound region. She discusses her emotional connection to nature, the challenges she faced in filing the Orca Appeal, and the importance of community engagement in environmental issues. Jennifer …

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649: MMA Beats Boxing 1:57:02

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from Noche UFC including Diego Lopes stunning KO of Jean Silva and more, a look at Zuffa's innagural boxing event with Terrence Crawford getting the win over Canelo Alvarez, the tragic passing of Ricky Hatton, Jon Jones making his case for The White House card and Dana isn't bitting, Tom Aspina…

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[Rebroadcast] Dr. Larry Ward on America's Racial Karma, the Fragrance of Wisdom, and Learning How To Suffer Less 46:16

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This is a repost of my conversation with Dr. Larry Ward. Dr. Ward passed away on August 19 at his home in Rhode Island. He was a Buddhist teacher, author, and co-founder of The Lotus Institute. He left behind a legacy of peace and advocacy for healing individual and collective trauma. I only ever interacted with Dr. Ward online, but his big soul, w…

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Amy Frykholm on Journey to the Wild Heart 1:00:17

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"You can trust Amy Frykholm as a modern-day amma who knows the terrain of the soul. Reading Journey to the Wild Heart is like going out to the desert for a word. It helps us slow down, let go, unknow in Silence, and embody Love.― — Carmen Acevedo Butcher, author of Practice of the Presence Amy Frykholm is a writer and journalist who makes her third…

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648: Big Bookings and Misfits Madness Ft. Lerone Murphy 1:55:14

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the biggest fights of the weekend including Darren Till knocking out Luke Rockhold, Tony Ferguson getting back in the win column, Dillon Danis winning his first MMA fight in 6 years then instantly calling for UFC champions, plus massive fight bookings for UFC 321, 322, UFC Vancouver and more then Lerone M…

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647: BYM Is Back! 1:51:33

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the reasons the show has been off for weeks now before diving into the biggest news in combat sports including a new middle weight champion in Khamzat, Johnny Walker with a massive underdog KO at the weekend, Darren Till preparing to box Luke Rockhold this weekend, the tragic incident with Raja Jackson ov…

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PM: 118 - Past Life Regression: What Your Soul Remembers (and Why It Matters) with Dr. Toni Reilly 59:41

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Send us a text Did you live before? In this fascinating conversation, I’m joined by Toni Reilly — international author, speaker, and Australia’s leading past life regression specialist. Toni has guided thousands through past life recall, helping them reconnect with loved ones in spirit, discover their soul’s purpose, and release emotional patterns …

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Todd Davis on Ditch Memory 1:10:00

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"To read a new and selected collection is to experience the evolution of a voice, in this case an essential voice in American poetry. To sit with the whole of these transportive, immersive poems is to awaken like a wild riparian corridor in spring. Wildflowers on the banks. Birdsong in the branches. The reader's heart is a bud: open. Beautiful work…

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Psychedelics, Nature, and Spiritual Transformation, with Ron Cole-Turner | Ep. 135 39:55

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Summary In this conversation, Forrest talks with Ron Cole-Turner about his journey from traditional theological education to exploring the intersection of psychedelics and spirituality. In particular, they address themes in Ron’s new book Psychedelics and Christian Faith: Exploring an Unexpected Pathway to Healing and Spirituality. Ron emphasizes t…

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Sr. Laura Swan, OSB on the Radical Wisdom of the Beguines 1:04:47

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"…Swan's book provides an accessible overview of beguine spirituality in the context of their own times…[it] does a good job of explaining both the beguines' spiritual practices and their continuing legacy." — Commonweal Sr. Laura Swan is a Benedictine sister, spiritual director, author, teacher, and archivist. In our conversation we talk about her…

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Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice, with David Swanson | Ep. 134 46:58

4M ago46:58

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As we are all aware, so many of the issues that seem to dominate the headlines these days have to do with either racism or the climate crisis. On the face of it, these two major areas of strife and struggle don’t always seem to have a lot to do with one another, but in fact, they are fundamentally connected, sharing the very same root causes that d…

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646: Fight "Night" Of The Year 1:24:10

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Vegas 108 inlcuding a dominant bounce back win from Tatsuro Taira, 2 legitimate FOTY contenders, two body kick KO's and so much more plus Conor McGregor officially returned to the testing pool, Khabib says that Islam vs JDM is set for MSG in the fall, a possible showdown between Ilia a…

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645: de Ridder Gets It Done 1:33:23

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Abu Dhabi including RDR getting the biggest win of his UFC career before calling for a title shot, Shara Bullet getting a 50K bonus for his fight of the night, Petr Yan getting another big win before calling for a title shot of his own, plus huge fight announcements for UFC 320 and 321…

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Patrick Boland on Contemplative Leadership 1:07:53

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Patrick Boland is an author, teacher, coach, and consultant. In our conversation we talk about his book The Contemplative Leader: Uncover the Power of Presence and Connection. Patrick is a whipsmart, strategic thinker with a contemplative heart and presence. Patrick's atypical approach to leadership brings a new vitality to leadership development. …

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644: UFC 318 Recap 1:38:21

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC 318, Conor in the DM's, and Luke rockhold returns to action to take on friend of the show Darren Till. The guys go over next weeks fights in Abu Dhabi Bryce Mitchells bathroom shenanigans, and so much more! Support Our Sponsors Ghost Bed - ⁠⁠http://ghostbed.com/believe⁠⁠ Get 10% off yo…

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Cynthia Bourgeault on Thomas Keating, Christian Nonduality, and Mystical Maps 1:07:42

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Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault is a mystic, teacher, writer, Episcopal priest. In our conversation we talk about her book Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic. A book that should not have, but did, surprise me with its brilliance in understanding the route Thomast Keating took on (and off) wellworn mystical maps. And Cynthia has had an outsiz…

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Earthkeeping for Families: A Forest Restoration Story | Ep. 133 48:45

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In this episode, Forrest engages with the DeJong family, who have been pivotal in the restoration of the Cheasty Greenspace in Seattle, WA. The conversation explores their journey of transforming a neglected urban forest into a thriving community space, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, ecological restoration, and the integration …

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643: Jones Wants Aspinall at the White House! 1:45:36

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss how they spent their 4th of July weekend before diving into the biggest news in combat sports including Trump announcing a UFC card for the White House lawn next year, Jon Jones and Andrew Tate offering to fight on it, Arman Tsarukyan in Twitter beefs with Dan Hooker and Ilia Topuria, Paddy Pimblett training …

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642: Who Can Beat Topuria?! 1:38:04

5M ago1:38:04

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder talk all the action from an incredible weekend of fights including Ilia Topuria's superstar making KO of Charles Olivera, his faceoff with Paddy Pimblett, DDP claiming that Paddy and Justin Gaethje will be the co-main event of UFC 319, Pantoja extending his title defense streak to four and making the top five P4P lis…

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Intensification of Life (Season 6 Trailer) 4:36

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"Practice simply is one intensification of what is natural and around us all the time. Practice is to life as poetry is to spoken language. So as poetry is the practice of language, "practice" is the practice of life." - Gary Snyder SEASON 6 TRAILER contemplify.comBy Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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Finding Wholeness in Wilderness Adventure, with Jason Lyle | Ep. 132 48:40

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This episode considers how much of the current language around nature therapy can actually distance some people, and focuses on the need for better ways to talk about earth care and connection to the earth for men in particular. Jason Lyle shares with Forrest about Adventures in Recovery, an organization in the state of Georgia that uses wilderness…

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641 : UFC 317 Preview/Jon Jones Retires 1:29:14

6M ago1:29:14

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder preview the biggest fights at UFC 317 inclusing Ilia Topuria vs Charles Olivera, Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara France and more plus Tom Aspinall is the new undisputed UFC champion following Jon Jones retirement, Jones' latest run in with the law, all the action from UFC Baku, the boys wild time getting out of the reg…

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640: Who's Getting Blasted In Baku? 1:41:38

6M ago1:41:38

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Atlanta including Kamaru Usman cementing his status as a challenger again, Rodolfo Bellato getting a very questionable no contest against Paul Craig, Malcolm Wellmaker's impressive KO win and more before previewing UFC Baku including Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree, Rafael Fiziev vs Ig…

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PM 117: Mediumship Is Not a Hobby — It’s a Sacred Path | Ann Théato 16:19

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Send us a text Mediumship is not something you try for a while and walk away from. It’s a sacred commitment — one that calls us to walk between worlds with integrity, humility, and deep responsibility. In this episode, I reflect on the profound transformation that mediumship has brought to my life — the unexpected joys, the hard-won lessons, the fr…

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Our National Parks Under Attack: A Federal Worker Speaks Truth About Power | Ep. 131 39:25

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Americans are facing a massive crisis in earth care. The stark reality is that we’ve all been witnessing the decimation of multiple government land management agencies, such as the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife, among many others. And it’s becoming increasingly obvious how the present administration’s drastic cuts to staffing and b…

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639: Merab Mauls O'Malley 1:16:36

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the biggest fights at UFC 316 incluidng Merab defending his belt for the second time with a dominant finish over Sean O'Malley, Kayla Harrison becoming a UFC champion and immediately getting a super fight with Amanda Nunes, Patchy Mix missing the mark in his promotional debut and what's next for Mario Bau…

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638: UFC 316 Preview & Predictions ft. Joe Pyfer 1:36:32

6M ago1:36:32

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss the fights and lack there of at UFC Vegas 107 including Maycee Barber not making the walk moments before her main event, Dustin Jacoby with a no doubter KO and more before diving into the biggest news in combat sports including all the story lines surrounding UFC 316 this weekend, how Merab and Sean are prepa…

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Jobs in the Climate Space: Earthkeeping and Vocation, with Brennan Ziegler | Ep. 130 31:27

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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to align your daily work in ways that directly benefit the planet? Or, do you know folks in the early stages of vocational exploration who are seeking meaningful work in fields connected to earth care? In this episode, Forrest talks with Brennan Ziegler—a guy in his mid-twenties who has dedicated himself…

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637: Rico Verhoeven, Merab Dvalishvili and Khalil Rountree 2:00:52

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the biggest news in combat sports including Merab comitting to his UFC 316 title fight despite another gruesome injury, Jon Anik claiming that Belal vs Shavkat is up next, Nate Diaz getting kicked off his reality show with Jon Jones and more before talking to some incredible guests, Khalil Rountree joins …

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636: Jared Gordon & Paul Craig 1:52:53

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Vegas 106 including Michael Morales charging up the rankings with his 1st round KO of Gilbert Burns, Paul Craig's co-main event falling out minutes before their walk to the cage and more plus Ilia vs Olivera getting booked for International Fight Week, Patchy Mix stepping in for Chito …

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Being a Good Relative in the Community of Creation, with Randy Woodley | Ep. 129 39:13

7M ago39:13

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In this special archive episode of the Earthkeepers podcast, Forrest engages with Reverend Dr. Randy Woodley, exploring the intersection of indigenous theology, environmental justice, and the need for a paradigm shift in how we relate to the earth. Woodley shares his journey of establishing the Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice, and discus…