#41 ~ God with Make Believe Friends →

In part 2 our discussion deepens as Shea shares her journey through being raised in a Baptist family, having multiple imaginary friends, going from doing spirituality to living spiritually, coming out to the world, and going within to find God.

#40 ~ A Platform of Peaceful Praise →

In this first of two episodes with the lovely and powerful Shea, we discuss the devolution of music, superhero mythology, the Akashic Records, a past life homicide, collective consciousness, global tipping points, the gun control debate, and God’s dream. 

#38 ~ Showing Up →

In part 2 of this legendary reunion of friends, our conversation continues deep into the ambrosial hours.

As always, topics are conveniently timestamped below.  Thanks for showing up, and keep coming back…

#37 ~ Keep Coming Back →

When Brian was still in college, and I was just a rookie teacher, he came to me for tutoring, and we fast became friends. Since then we’ve only communicated online. Now, for the first time in thirteen years, we reunite in person for a dialogue that’s worthy of the occasion.

#36 ~ Kerplunking →

A short episode with my mother Maria, in which we discuss Dad’s younger years, the dangers of news addiction, misinterpreted lyrics, and the kinds of vibrations we emanate toward others.

#35 ~ Dying After You Die →

Marcus breaks his seven month sabbatical as Carl marks his third visit to the podcast, and an announcement is made about that unopened bottle of grappa.

#33 ~ Common Core Curriculum →

My mom makes a holiday visit, and graciously recorded this end-of-year episode for posterity.  After losing her husband five years ago, and her son less than year ago, Maria spends her time between grieving and healing.  Nevertheless, as this short but sweet conversation confirms, she has lost neither her wisdom nor her wit.

#32 ~ The Inverse of Heckling →

In Part 2 of my conversation with Carl, we discuss morphic resonance via genetic ancestry, what’s before the afterlife, aquaphobia and sharks, being heckled by T.J. Miller, setting boundaries with clingy friends, sneaking a road trip, bootleg toys, how childhood shows taught us metaphysics, and what our girlfriends were like as kids.

#30 ~ An Overcooked Underdog →

It’s time to recap all the craziness that’s occurred on this hiatus, and process any pertinent revelations that may prepare us for the Impending Earth Changes.

#24 ~ Psalm 555 →

Anthony Oliver makes his second non-corporeal appearance on the one year anniversary of The Opus Marcus Podcast. 

For your edification, this episode was lovingly prerecorded from the future by a cloud of time traveling nanobots who transmute Anthony's rants into powerfully pertinent prognostications. 

Afterward, I read aloud an instruction manual for the  craziest 8-bit video game never played.

#22 ~ Embracing Our Energy Bodies →

Nicky Rivera is an experienced Veterinary Technician, Certified Life/Leadership Coach, Reiki Level 3 Practitioner, and mother.  She recently became certified in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy, following the work of Dolores Cannon and Alba Weinman, and she has conducted over 30 individual client sessions to date. 

Visit Nicky at Live to Thrive Coaching.

 

#21 ~ What Would It Take? →

In this impromptu episode, a visit to Dave's place becomes a lesson in self-awareness.  After spending a moment in literal Hell, Dave reemerges as a spiritual warrior on a quest to co-create the best possible reality... even if we are all just living in a simulation.

#20 ~ True Life Exposed →

Maggie has a magnetism that by her own admission strongly attracts some while repelling others.  In this episode, her candor is contagious as she digs deep to unearth some intense life experiences. We also discuss how current racial tensions manifest in the school system, attempt to differentiate between physical and spiritual realities, and how to recognize your authentic self.

#19 ~ The Sacred Geometry of Sound →

Tom Cassella is a musician, teacher, and author whose groundbreaking "Flower of Music" model merges the science of Sacred Geometry with the mathematics of sound.  Moreover, Tom's research has the potential to revolutionize the study and practice of Sound Healing.

#11 ~ 'I' of the Storm →

Brother Michael updates us on Hurricane Irma's aftermath.

Nicky Rivera shares her personal journey from being a healer of animals to becoming a healer of humans.

#10 ~ Summer-rhyme →

In this action-packed episode, you'll meet my brother Mike, hear our Nana tell a story from beyond the grave, and we listen to excerpts from my first Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy session.  Also, poetry.

#7 ~ Needed or Needing? →

M. is a Certified Transformational Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner who uses intuition, healing tools, and coaching techniques to help others transcend unconscious blocks.

During our discussion, she addresses my relationship concerns, which we then connect to a larger dialogue about the various universal truths underlying seemingly different spiritual perspectives.

#2 ~ The Craziest Reality Ever →

Douglas Palermo is a teacher, author, and post-modern existential Taoist.  In this episode, we attempt to build a bridge between integral spirituality and mental health, by discussing how these two perspectives play out in the educational arena.