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In this special episode of The Life Wisdom Project Jerry L. Martin is joined by acclaimed horror author, essayist, and religious thinker Matt Cardin for a profound exploration of divine duality, Zoroastrian cosmology, and the moral landscape of good and evil.

Together, they dive into God’s revelations to the prophet Zoroaster as recounted in God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher, unpacking a worldview where life is not a passive unfolding — but an active battlefield between light and darkness, truth and illusion. Through the lens of Zoroastrianism and Manichaean thought, the conversation traces how spiritual maturity demands we choose a side — not in tribal allegiance, but in moral clarity and existential responsibility.

Matt Cardin brings his unique background at the crossroads of religion, metaphysical horror, and philosophical inquiry to the fore. The episode confronts some of the most challenging spiritual insights from the book, including:

• “Most spiritually attuned people are not truth seekers.”
• “To look evil in the face is a spiritual act.”
• “My aspects have a life of their own and go wayward.”

These statements form the foundation for a dialogue about spiritual integration, shadow work, divine self-awareness, and the lived tension between peace and calamity — as illustrated in both Zoroaster’s vision and Isaiah 45, where God declares, “I form the light and create darkness.”

The episode also explores how horror writing, when used with spiritual intent, can serve as a radical form of not turning away — of confronting the hidden, the repressed, the divine and monstrous within. Cardin’s reflections on Jung, Freud, and the archetypal struggle for integration are especially resonant for seekers navigating complexity in both self and cosmos.

Whether you're drawn to Zoroastrian theology, psychological integration, or the spiritual function of horror literature, this conversation invites you to experience divine reality with open eyes — and a willingness to face the truth, however unsettling it may be.

Other Series:

The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

• From God To Jerry To You- a brand-new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series episodes.
• What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying

Resources:

• THE LIFE WISDOM PROJECT PLAYLIST

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What if God had another side?

In this special revisit of Episode 26, Zoroaster Sees God’s Other Side, we explore one of the most profound moments in God: An Autobiography- a divine encounter that reshaped both Zoroaster’s understanding of the cosmos and God's own self-awareness.

Zoroaster, the ancient Persian prophet, perceived not just divine light, but divine struggle. In this remarkable dialogue, God shares how this revelation was a growth experience for Him, as He unveiled His dual nature to one of His earliest great prophets.

God candidly addresses the existence of evil, not only in the world, but within Himself. Through Zoroaster’s story, the problem of evil becomes a spiritual revelation: God is not a static perfection, but a being evolving toward wholeness. The universe is shown to be a shared spiritual journey, where even chaos plays a role in the unfolding of sacred order.

🎧 Listen as Jerry and the Voice of God reflect on divine complexity, the ethical weight of truth, and the radical spirituality of Zoroaster’s insight.

This conversation with God explores:

• The spiritual structure of the Old Religion
• The cosmic order of Asha and the sacred role of sacrifice
• Why the spoken word is sacred
• Zoroaster's visions of both divine light and divine darkness
• God's explanation of the inner struggle between good and evil, even within Himself

Listen as Jerry and the Voice of God reflect on divine complexity, the ethical weight of truth, and the radical spirituality of Zoroaster’s insight.

Other Series:

The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

• The Life Wisdom Project- How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
• From God To Jerry To You- a brand-new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series episodes.
• What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying

Resources:

• READ "You See Me Everywhere"
• DRAMATIC ADAPTATION PLAYLIST
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Jerry shares his fascinating revelations during prayer concerning the prophet Zoroaster’s profound encounter with the divine.

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest known monotheistic religions, but few know its rich history—largely preserved through oral tradition—that allows us to understand what God was communicating to Zoroaster through the cosmic battle between good and evil.

In this powerful narrative, we’re introduced to the figure of Ahura Mazda—the embodiment of wisdom and goodness—and His counterpart, the Hostile Spirit, often perceived as God's “evil twin.” This story dives into the eternal struggle between light and darkness, a central theme in Zoroastrian belief and one still deeply relevant to the modern spiritual seeker.

Join us as we explore these ancient revelations and how they continue to echo in our understanding of the divine, the nature of evil, and the choices our souls are called to make.

Are you paying attention?

Visit godanautobiography.com for more information and to get your copy of God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher — the true story of an agnostic philosopher who heard the voice of God and recorded their conversations.

Other Series:

The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

• Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
• From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.
• What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?

Resources:

• READ: "You Could Be Wrong."
• FROM GOD TO JERRY TO YOU PLAYLIST

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In this powerful edition of What’s On Our Mind, Jerry shares two recent spiritual encounters that deeply impacted him—one with a professor who’s never spoken about her mystical experiences publicly, and another with a student whose spiritual intuition seemed to echo his own. Together with Scott, they explore the importance of paying attention to divine nudges, honoring spiritual moods, and trusting the unique way God communicates with each of us.

From profound moments in nature to unexpected resonance between strangers, this episode invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and ask: What is God trying to show me, here and now?

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about spiritual discernment, personal revelation, and the beauty of everyday mysticism.

🔔 Subscribe now and join the conversation! Would you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you! Email us at questions@godanautobiography.com

Other Series:

The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

• Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
• From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.
• What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?

Resources:

• What's On Our Mind Playlist
• Read: "Think in a Different Way"

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Have you ever wondered what it really means to call out to God- and what it feels like when something answers?

In this moving episode of What’s On Your Mind, we explore Janet's spiritual awakening, which began with a simple desire to know who Jesus really was and unfolded into moments of inner instruction, prophetic clarity, and self-discovery. She offers five profound lessons about spiritual discernment, obedience, and the subtleties of hearing God's voice-insights that speak directly to anyone walking a nontraditional spiritual path.

Sandy responds to Janet with a deeply personal story of her own- a quiet moment of prayer where she asked God to show up... and was met with a radiant, inner warmth that felt like a hug from the divine.

Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon reflect on these stories with care, honesty, and philosophical depth. Together, they explore how we can distinguish divine inspiration from ego or illusion, and how “calling out to God” is not just a religious act- but a deeply human one.

Whether you’ve had mystical experiences, questioned your sanity in moments of spiritual insight, or are simply curious about how the divine shows up in real life, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate conversation for seekers of all kinds.

We talk about:

• Hearing inner guidance and not knowing if it’s “real”
• The delicate line between divine insight and wishful thinking
• Why calling out is essential to divine relationship
• How discernment and self-trust evolve over time
• The difference between ego-driven action and God-led intuition
• Love as God’s truest name

If you're exploring faith in a way that doesn’t fit into traditional boxes, this conversation is for you. It’s not about having the right answers- it’s about staying open.

✨ Have a story of your own? Email us at questions@godanautobiography.com. We’d love to hear it

Explore the book that sparked it all: God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher. Get your copy on Amazon.

Other Series:

• Life Wisdom Project- How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
• From God To Jerry To You- A series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.

Resources:

• READ: "Recognition: The Heart Of My Being"
• WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND PLAYLIST

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How do rituals, traditions, and philosophical reasoning shape our understanding of the divine and the human experience?

In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Dr. Michael Poliakoff explore the evolution of thought and tradition from ancient Jewish practices and Egyptian influences to the philosophical insights of Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, and Emmanuel Levinas.

The conversation examines how humanity has sought wisdom across cultures and eras—from the Torah’s laws to Aristotelian virtue, Confucian ethics, and Levinas’ concept of “the other.”

How do ritual and habit shape moral understanding? And what happens when tradition gives way to reason?

Key Themes in This Episode:

• Ritual and Ethical Evolution – From Jewish law and Confucian rites to Aristotle’s philosophy of virtue
• Jonah and Nineveh: God’s Call Beyond Borders – What it means to be “chosen” and how divine purpose extends beyond any single tradition
• Levinas and the Ethics of the Other – How encountering another person transforms our understanding of self and morality
• The Power of Tradition in Daily Life – From religious rituals to simple habits, how they shape human interaction and spirituality
• Breaking Down Borders: Ancient Thought and Modern Philosophy – How wisdom from across cultures connects in the search for meaning

This episode presents a rare exploration of how ritual and reason interact—not just in religious practice, but in the very fabric of human thought. Whether you're interested in philosophy, history, or spirituality, this discussion offers insights that transcend time and tradition.

Other Series:

The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

• From God To Jerry To You- a brand-new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series episodes.
• What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying

Resources:

• THE LIFE WISDOM PROJECT PLAYLIST

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• Subscribe to the podcast for free, and explore the book God and Autobiography as Told to a Philosopher by Jerry L. Martin, available on amazon and at godanautobiography.com.
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What if God spoke to you directly? Would you listen?

This episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast revisits some of the most pivotal moments in biblical history, from Moses’ divine encounter at the burning bush to the covenants of Saul and David, the trials of the Israelites, and the prophetic revelations of Jeremiah and Isaiah.

Through the dramatic adaptation of God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher, we explore:

• The Burning Bush: How God Gets Our Attention
• The Power of Divine Names: “I Will Be There” and What It Means
• The Ethics of Faith: Obedience, Free Will, and Divine Communication
• Love as the Heart of God’s Relationship with Humanity: Beyond Wrath and Judgment
• God’s Covenant: Why Divine Commitment and Human Response Shape History

These stories are more than ancient texts—they reveal God’s longing for connection, the human struggle to pay attention, and the deep love that underlies divine guidance. Whether through Moses’ immediate response, the Israelites' cries, or the prophetic voices of Jeremiah and Isaiah, this episode explores what it means to truly hear and respond to God.

This episode goes beyond theology- it’s a journey into spirituality, divine presence, and the nature of personal revelation. Whether you’re deeply religious, Spiritual But Not Religious (SBNR), or simply searching for wisdom, you’ll find profound insights and thought-provoking discussions in this episode.

🔔 Join us as we uncover the timeless wisdom of ancient texts—and how they still speak to us today. Subscribe and listen now to deepen your spiritual journey!

Other Series:

The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

• The Life Wisdom Project- How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
• From God To Jerry To You- a brand-new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series episodes.
• What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying

Resources:

• READ "I Will Be There"
• DRAMATIC ADAPTATION PLAYLIST

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What happens when a philosophy professor, known for teaching logic and critical thinking, has an undeniable encounter with God? Dr. Jerry L. Martin was a lifelong agnostic until one day, to his great surprise, God spoke to him. As a philosopher, he had no choice but to investigate.

In this episode of From God to Jerry to You, Jerry takes a deep dive into one of the most pivotal moments in spiritual history: Moses and the burning bush. He unpacks not just what happened, but what it means for all of us.

Why did God choose a burning bush? What was significant about Moses’ response? And what can we learn from this moment about how the divine reaches out to us today?

With his signature curiosity and philosophical rigor, Jerry distills 9 key lessons from Moses’ encounter- lessons that challenge us to pay attention, trust, and respond when something greater calls. Jerry also reflects on how his own encounter with God mirrored aspects of Moses’ story, from the shock of the experience to the life-altering consequences of obedience and saying "yes" to the divine.

This isn’t just a story from ancient scripture- it’s a blueprint for how spiritual awakenings unfold and an invitation to examine your own encounters with the unseen.

Are you paying attention?

Visit godanautobiography.com for more information and to get your copy of God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher—the true story of an agnostic philosopher who heard the voice of God and recorded their conversations.

Other Series:

The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

• Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
• From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
• Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
• What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.
• What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?

Resources:

• READ: "You Could Be Wrong."
• FROM GOD TO JERRY TO YOU PLAYLIST

Would you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God!

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