The Living Heart Of The Srimad Bhagavatam: A Journey into Its Essential Current
2026-04-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | YouTube
For many years, I’ve had the joy of sharing studies on our Gaudiya Vaisnava scriptures, both in English and Spanish. In recent times, my focus has shifted more toward thematic explorations rather than walking through specific books verse by verse, though those sacred texts have always remained the foundation beneath every topic.
For some months now, however, I’ve felt a renewed inspiration to return directly to my beloved Srimad Bhagavatam—our scripture par excellence in the Gaudiya tradition. With the loving insistence of several noble souls, that inspiration has taken shape.
Our journey into the Living Heart of the Srimad Bhagavatam takes place every Monday. Rather than a merely linear reading, we trace its “silver thread”: the essential current of divine love flowing through all twelve cantos. We explore key verses and sections in their context, engage larger narrative arcs, address challenging or controversial passages, and uncover the many layers of meaning that ultimately converge in the Bhagavata’s central revelation.
You are warmly welcome to join live via Zoom (access info in flyer). If you cannot attend, each session is uploaded weekly to my YouTube channel.
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DRUMMING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD | The Free Radical Podcast # EP 69 — Fr. Hyacinth Cordell 5/6/26
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:30
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we’re joined by Catholic priest, pastor, and acclaimed drummer Father Hyacinth Cordell. With a background in philosophy, theology, and pastoral ministry, Father Hyacinth brings a unique blend of intellectual depth, spiritual insight, and artistic expression to his work. Alongside his vocation as a priest, he has cultivated a global following through his powerful drumming, using rhythm as a form of devotion and connection to the divine.
Our conversation weaves through music, spirituality, and the many ways art can become an offering of love. Together, we explore drumming, poetry, and embodied expression as pathways that go beyond words—opening space for celebration, transcendence, and deeper relationship with the sacred.
We also touch on Father Hyacinth’s personal journey, including the unexpected call to priesthood, the role of discipline and devotion, and the influence of practices like veganism, running, and contemplative living on his path. From questions of vocation and celibacy to the universal longing for meaning and connection, this episode invites a rich and human exploration of faith in action.
Join us for a lively and heartfelt dialogue that bridges rhythm and reverence, offering a glimpse into a life where spirituality and creativity move as one.
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Response-Ability & The Architecture of Safety | The Free Radical Podcast # EP 70 — Madhava 5/20/26
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:30
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we’re joined by psychologist, philosopher, and trauma-informed facilitator Madhava, whose work sits at the intersection of nervous system awareness, attachment, and relational inquiry. As the founder of the Neurobody Method and a teacher at the Learning Love Institute, Madhava explores what truly makes connection possible—beginning with a nervous system that feels safe enough to stay present.
Together, we dive into a rich and expansive conversation on interrelatedness, communication as the fabric of reality, and the subtle dynamics that shape how we meet one another. Rather than focusing on analysis or emotional processing alone, this dialogue points toward the conditions that support genuine safety, dignity, and life-affirming connection.
We explore themes of vulnerability, the difference between false and authentic safety, and what it means to belong while continually evolving into our potential. This episode invites you into a deeper inquiry of relationship—not just with others, but with life itself.
Join us for a thoughtful and open-ended conversation that continues well beyond the episode.
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