This month’s edition of Spiritist Radar, titled “Learning, Healing, and the Mind Beyond the Brain,” dives into the intersection of spiritism and contemporary scientific exploration.
Listeners can look forward to an inspiring biopic about the renowned spiritist medium, Divaldo Franco, available for free on YouTube until January 31st. The episode also highlights groundbreaking research from the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia, as it transitions to new leadership while continuing its vital work on consciousness and near-death experiences. Additionally, the International Review of Psychiatry has released a special edition that challenges traditional views on the mind, emphasizing non-materialist perspectives. With exciting learning opportunities and resources on spiritism, this episode is packed with insights and invites listeners to expand their understanding of spirituality and the mind.
To read this month’s edition, visit: https://spiritistinstitute.org/the-spiritist-radar/#previous
Takeaways:
- The new Divaldo Franco biopic is streaming for free on YouTube until January 31st.
- The International Review of Psychiatry has published a special edition on consciousness and spirituality.
- Join the California Spiritist Association’s new learning series featuring global speakers this month.
- A free online course explores Alan Kardec’s teachings through Joanna DeAngelis’s transpersonal psychology.
- Significant anniversaries in spiritism are highlighted, including Leon Denis’s birthday and FEB’s founding.
- Upcoming events include the 1st European Spiritist Congress in March and a Florida conference in April.
Transcript
Welcome to the Spiritist Radar, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of spiritism.
Speaker A:Brought to you by the Spiritist Institute.
Speaker B:Happy New Year everyone.
Speaker B:We're kicking off:Speaker A:This month we've got everything from a new Divaldo Franco biopic to groundbreaking discussions on the mind beyond the brain.
Speaker B:We'll also dive into new learning opportunities, upcoming events, and even take a trip back in time with our Spiritus time machine.
Speaker A:So grab your coffee, settle in and get ready to expand your understanding of spiritism.
Speaker A:Let's get started.
Speaker B:First up, some exciting news for film buffs.
Speaker B:The inspiring biopic about Devaldo Franco, the renowned spiritist, medium and humanitarian, has hit YouTube.
Speaker B:This film, which beautifully portrays Devaldo's life and work, is available for free, but there's a catch.
Speaker B:It's only streaming until January 31st and exclusively for US viewers.
Speaker B:It's in Portuguese with English subtitles.
Speaker B:If you're in the U.S.
Speaker B:we highly encourage you to watch it and even more importantly, engage with the video.
Speaker B:Leave a Like a comment, Share it with your friends.
Speaker B:Let's show Disney, the rights holder, that there's a huge interest Marcelot in international spiritual content like this reaching a global audience.
Speaker B:Let's get this film seen worldwide.
Speaker A:Shifting Gears now we have some news from the Division of perceptual studies, or DOPS at the University of Virginia.
Speaker A:Longtime director Dr.
Speaker A:Jim B.
Speaker A:Tucker is retiring.
Speaker A:For those unfamiliar DOBBS was founded by Dr.
Speaker A:Ian Stevenson and is known for its pioneering research into the relationship between the mind, brain and the survival of consciousness.
Speaker A:Under Dr.
Speaker A:Tucker's leadership, they've expanded their studies to include near death experiences, children's past life memories and after death communication.
Speaker A:A new research director will be joining DOPS next July to continue this vital work.
Speaker A:If you'd like to learn more about DOPPS and the fascinating research they do, we've linked a New York Times article titled do youo Believe in Life?
Speaker A:After Death?
Speaker A:These Scientists study it.
Speaker A:You can find the link in our show Notes.
Speaker B:Now something really exciting for those interested in the intersection of science and spirituality.
Speaker B:The International Review of Psychiatry has released a groundbreaking special edition titled Mind beyond the Brain.
Speaker B:This is a landmark event as it's apparently the first time a major psychiatric journal has dedicated an entire issue to to non materialist perspectives on the mind.
Speaker B:The edition challenges traditional materialistic frameworks and explores consciousness through various lenses.
Speaker B:It's a must read for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the mind and it holds special significance for spiritists.
Speaker B:The edition includes fascinating articles like One by Summer exploring the historical relationship between spirit mediumship and the development of psychology, and another by Shushan, examining near death experiences across cultures and history and their implications for the survival hypothesis.
Speaker B:We've linked to the special edition in our Show Notes so you can explore these thought provoking articles further.
Speaker A:For those looking to deepen their understanding of spiritism, there are two fantastic opportunities this month the California Spiritist association is launching a new Spiritist Learning series.
Speaker A:These are 30 minute talks featuring speakers from around the globe and the best part is they're broadcast simultaneously online and at select California Spiritist groups.
Speaker A:The January edition focuses on Joanna DeAngelis, a true spiritual pioneer in psychology and healing, with a presentation by Marcia Trahano.
Speaker A:We'll have links in the Show Notes so you can find out how to watch and if you're interested in exploring the connection between spiritism and psychology further, there's a free online course that dives into Alan Kardec's Spiritist teachings through the lens of Joanna DeAngelis transpersonal psychology.
Speaker A:This course is hosted by members of the Brazilian Medical Spiritist association and takes place monthly on Zoom at 8:30pm London in time.
Speaker A:Live English interpretation is provided, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Speaker A:-:Speaker A:Again, we'll have those details in our Show Notes.
Speaker B:And now for a quick roundup of new resources and events happening in the Spiritist world.
Speaker B:The latest issue of the spiritist magazine, number 69 is out now, featuring an article titled 10 Steps to Overcome Jealousy and Envy.
Speaker B:The Spiritist Talk series also has some great new additions this month.
Speaker B:Be sure to check out Scientific Sommusion, Practical Insights for Life by Marcelo Medeiros, as well as the Spiritist Movement in Action series on Spiritist literature.
Speaker B:We'll include links to these resources in our Show Notes.
Speaker B:There's also a special Ask Me Anything edition with Assisi, Korngold, Lima and Trahano, which which promises to be a fascinating discussion.
Speaker B:And for those in the Greater London area, Dan Assisi will be giving a series of talks from January 23rd to the 27th, including a seminar on spiritual healing.
Speaker B:See the newsletter for more details on those locations and times.
Speaker B:Several other conferences are coming up as well, including the 1st European and 3rd Spiritist Congress of Switzerland in March and the 14th Spiritist Conference of Florida in April.
Speaker B:Early bird registration is open for the Florida conference with a 2 for 1 discount for the first 100 registrants, so don't miss out.
Speaker A:Now let's step back in time with some highlights from the Spiritist Time Machine.
Speaker A:January is a month packed with important anniversaries in spiritist history.
Speaker A:,:Speaker A:His work significantly shaped the philosophical and moral foundations of Spiritism, leaving a lasting impact.
Speaker A:,:Speaker A:The Brazilian Spiritist Federation, or FEB, was founded.
Speaker A:The FEB plays a vital role in promoting Spiritism in Brazil and around the world.
Speaker B:That's all the time we have for this month's Spiritist Radar.
Speaker A:Thanks for tuning in.
Speaker A:We hope you enjoyed this January edition.
Speaker A:Be sure to share this episode with friends and family.
Speaker A:And if you haven't already, subscribe to the newsletter to get all the latest news and resources delivered right to your inbox.
Speaker B:And for more information on the Spiritist Institute and our programs, visit our website.
Speaker A:Until next time.
Speaker B:Bye for now.