Join me as I discuss news event that represent the views and interest of people of African descent. Africa | Nationalism | Pan-Africanism | Revolution | Unity Less

Wow! As we celebrate four years, I guess it’s somewhat apropos that, as the very first Christian podcast not based on repurposed church sermons, we have one of the fellows who was at ground zero of the beginning of Jesus Music…the precursor of Contemporary Christian Music. Chuck Girard was one of the founding members of the group, Love Song, which first started singing at Calvary Chapel Bible studies in Costa Mesa, California. This was at the very beginning of the Jesus People movement, which began at Calvary Chapel. Even before this time, however, Chuck was there during the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, recording with several bands, including The Castells and The Hondells. This interview is full of music clips and several full songs that you are sure to enjoy. Chuck’s newest CD, Evening Shadows ,is available now. Click here to buy! Chuck Girard “Evening Shadows” (mp3) from “Evening Shadows” (Seven Thunders Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Puretracks Buy at mTraks More On This Album Less

We all know about the aesthetics of natural hair. I mean we gotta love it to wear it. But I wanted to discuss what natural hair really means to you. Is it spiritual? Is it convenient? Is it a money saver? Join Jaki and Ayesha as they discuss how returning to natural hair has defined them. hair | nappy | african | curly | identity Less

Bro. Kabaila will join us to discuss his development of the National African American Congress. This is a must hear show so join me and my guest Bro. Kabaila on this enlighten event. Africa | Nationalism | Pan-Africanism | Revolution | Unity Less

The Other End of the Line is a truly an international production. Beautiful and radiant, Priya Sethi, indulges her infatuation with American culture by working at the Citi One Bank call center in Bangalore, India. Less

Tune in as I discuss chapter IX Central Africa Evidence from a Small State. From the book The Destruction Of Black Civilization. This is a must hear show so come and be enlighten. Africa | History | Truth | Knowledge | Contribution Less

The Other End of the Line is a truly an international production. Beautiful and radiant, Priya Sethi, indulges her infatuation with American culture by working at the Citi One Bank call center in Bangalore, India. Less

The Other End of the Line is a truly an international production. Beautiful and radiant, Priya Sethi, indulges her infatuation with American culture by working at the Citi One Bank call center in Bangalore, India. Less

The Other End of the Line is a truly an international production. Beautiful and radiant, Priya Sethi, indulges her infatuation with American culture by working at the Citi One Bank call center in Bangalore, India. Less

The Other End of the Line is a truly an international production. Beautiful and radiant, Priya Sethi, indulges her infatuation with American culture by working at the Citi One Bank call center in Bangalore, India. Less

A question I received: If hunger spreads all over the world, how will it affect the Earth’s population? My Answer: The Malthusian theory says that the world’s population has always been limited by the natural fertility of the land and the development of bio-technologies: with natural farming – up to 10 million people; with extensive farming – up to 100 million; with intensified farming – up to 1 billion. However, all models expressing the dependency of the earth’s population on its fertility assume that the world’s population is a natural (egoistic) system. In the past, a process taking place in one part of the world did not have a significant influence on the other parts, and even less so on the population. But the moment the planet’s population became one collective whole, the laws of the system changed. Today, despite cultural differences and physical distances, an intrinsic phenomenon of global interdependency of all people is becoming apparent. How will this affect the earth’s population? Our planet can even feed 100 billion people, provided that they observe the system of interconnection in which they exist. If people obey the laws of nature and consume only what is necessary for their existence, in brotherly interaction among them, as parts of a single organism, then they will never have to fear a demographic crisis. After all, the only cause of all the crises is our cruel attitudes to each other. Nature destroys us to the degree we oppose it. Take Russia for example: There is a huge difference between its level of  economic development and how the population uses it. Cruelty, insignificance of human life,  abundant prisons and concentration camps, alcoholism, and lack of decent medical service – are all contributing factors to a short life span and high mortality rate. In countries that are less developed than Russia, the life span is longer because the attitude to people is more merciful. In Russia it’s almost as if the government itself is interested in the destruction of its own people! How else can you explain the encouragement and proliferation of the “beer and vodka culture,” as well as drugs? However, fighting alcoholism directly is always ineffective, and only increases the number of people in prison. The attitudes of the government and of every person to man, society, and mankind must be changed. This must become Russia’s national idea. Quit the path of trying to “force respect” and “force peace,” and instead set an example of sympathy, bestowal, and love for everyone in the world. This will elicit well-deserved respect and honor. Related Material: Laitman.com Post: When Will Hunger Start Affecting Us? Laitman.com Post: It Takes Just One Spark of the Upper Light to Correct the World Share This Less

My guest this week is the poet Reginald Gibbons, author, most recently, of "Creatures of a Day." MP3 DOWNLOAD read more Visit www.progressive.org Less

A question I received: You say that Kabbalah has nothing in common with religion. Then why don’t Christians, Muslims, and followers of other belief systems have books on Kabbalah? Didn’t they all come from the Jewish religion? My Answer: Baal HaSulam writes that all people may keep their respective religions even after reaching the final spiritual correction - adhesion with the Creator. This is a sign that the external actions bear absolutely no relation to spirituality, even though many people want to attribute this to them. Kabbalah was developed by Abraham in Babylon 4000 years ago. The Jewish religion as we know it today appeared after the downfall of the Jewish people from the spiritual level 2000 years ago. Kabbalah then became concealed (when The Book of Zohar was written), and all that remained is a corporeal, egoistic “imprint” of the previous, spiritual way of life. This is how Judaism was formed in the way it exists today. Later Christianity and Islam also originated from it. The Jewish religion divides into the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform branches. However, they differ only by having greater or smaller limits of observing the physical commandments. Hence they understand each other, are on the same side of egoism, and work to preserve it. In other words, the aim of one’s actions is inside a person, in the intention “for oneself.” Kabbalah, on the other hand, summons people to observe the intention “for bestowal” (for one’s neighbor or for the Creator – that is, “outside oneself”), rather than to observe physical actions. It deals with the internality rather than the externality (see item 61 of the “Introduction to The Book of Zohar”). Hence Kabbalah is opposite to all religions. This is why all the religions understand each other, but they consider Kabbalah absolutely unacceptable. Humanity will receive many more blows of fate before it will uncover the Creator’s Plan – to come close to Him through one’s intention . Today Kabbalah is coming back into use, in order to correct man. We have to add it to our lives by beginning to correct ourselves. There is also a place for religion: to remain as a form of culture. This is because Kabbalah reveals the Creator and the Upper World to a person, leaving no room for suppositions about them. In this case, all that remains of religion are customs or traditions. The reason why the religions are hostile toward Kabbalah is that Kabbalah gives every person an explanation of how to reveal the Creator, and in doing so it negates the need for religion. By giving people a personal connection with the Creator, Kabbalah strips the religious leaders of their power over the people. Nevertheless, Kabbalists are in favor of preserving religion as a tradition or culture, as a nation’s framework and way of life. At the same time Kabbalah says that we should complement this way of life with the attainment of the Creator - which is the purpose of man’s creation and his perfect state. Related Material: Laitman.com Post: Religion Is a Cultural Tradition, Kabbalah Is the Method of Correction Laitman.com Post: The Writings of the Last Generation Kabbalahblog.info Post: 2 Ways to Achieve Perfection Baal HaSulam Article: “The Essence of Religion and Its Purpose” Share This Less

The Hosts tackle the divide between Black men and Black Women offering holistic and spiritual resolutions to healing. Although we are not licensed professionals, we will offer up our opinions on ways to resolve the discourse that is happening within our communities, that lead to the break up of families friendships, and the non-success of many Black relationships. black-relationships | community | afrikan | holistic | spiritual Less

This show is dedicated to inform the listeners news that address issues important to people of African descent. So please join for this very enlighten show. Africa | Nationalism | Pan-Africanism | Revolution | Unity Less

They agree with all of John McCain's policies when they think that they are Obama's - including appointing Sarah Palin as his VP candidate. This might offer some credibility to the argument about race affecting this election, from both sides. Less

Thanks! Special thanks, as always, to our wonderful listeners who faithfully help support Lifespring Media. Also, big thanks to Covenant Eyes! I believe in these guys, and recommend that you check out their internet accountability software and filtering software. Get 30 days free when you use promo code: Lifespring. Click here for more information. How Much? Wow. The economy is tough, isn’t it? Shayna asked me for my reaction to this blog post. The topic addressed in the post was how some people are giving up their houses in order to continue to pay their tithes. In this episode of Lifespring!, I give you my opinion, I believe based on Scripture, about tithing. Is tithing required, is it scriptural, will God be mad at you if you don’t tithe? People’s Choice Podcast Awards Also, I give a big thanks to everyone who nominated Lifespring! for a People’s Choice Podcast Award! Voting starts on October 23, 2008, and continues until November 6, 2008. The organizers of the awards encourage you to VOTE EVERY DAY at the Podcast Awards website. I encourage you to tell all your friends to do so, too! This is the third year we’ve been nominated, and it’s a great honor. Thank you. Politics I talk about the importance of the election in this episode as well. Music Jimmie Bratcher…”The River” Billy Bourbon…”Gas Money” Less

Today's Stories: E3 is going to be (kind of) open to the public. Major Nelson giving away early access to fall update next week. Quick overview of reviews for this weeks big releases. Less