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The Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey Nov 29, 2023

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Today's Life Question comes from someone whose brother is moving to another country to be with the person he loves, and while she's happy he found someone, she's skeptical about him making this life-changing decision for someone he only recently met.

Next, Michael chats with acclaimed pop culture thought leader, speaker, life strategist, counselor, and author of "The Miracle Mentality," Tim Storey. Tim is credited for enhancing the lives of millions and has traveled to 75 countries helping people to realize the best version of themselves. Whether one-on-one or in groups of more than 20,000, Tim is able to connect on a personal level with people from all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and professional athletes, to adults and children in neighborhoods throughout America and in the most deprived and war-torn regions of the world. Through his several best-selling books, presentations, and strategy sessions, Tim's mission is to bring to light all of the possibilities that are too often blocked by fear or hidden by one's limited viewpoint.

During this deeply insightful dialogue where Michael not only interviews Tim, but Tim also interviews Michael, they discuss:

–How having a miracle mentality means feeling a sense of peace and joy despite life's challenges, changes, and loss, and knowing you'll get through anything regardless of what's happening

–Why it's more important to focus on developing our strengths vs. trying to fix our weaknesses

–Living in 'the Mundane,' 'the Messy,' 'the Madness,' and 'the Miracle' of life, and what that all means

–That it is natural for us to feel good and that we are wired for love, peace, and goodness, but we must learn how to bring it out, and that they must be practiced

–How Tim's travels and asking questions broadened his scope of spirituality and Christianity

–Tim's new, upcoming podcast with Deepak Chopra, "Never Alone" – and much more!

And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Catch up with Tim and his work at https://www.timstorey.com/ and be among his 2M followers on Instagram where he regularly posts videos! For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. And remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available!

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Evolving Out Loud with Kyle Cease Nov 22, 2023

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Do you work at a job that pays you the most money you've ever made yet leaves you feeling mentally, physically, and spiritually drained, and you long to move forward? Find out how on today's Life Question of the Week!

Next, Rev. Michael welcomes New York Times bestselling author Kyle Cease who has a gift for merging comedy with personal transformation. As a comedian, Kyle had two #1 Comedy Central specials and was voted as #1 ranking on Comedy Central's Stand-up Showdown.

After leaving his job, Kyle dedicated his life to helping others and created Evolving Out Loud, a growing online community with over 400k members worldwide. Kyle has personally coached over fifteen thousand people, and his YouTube videos have been watched over 60 million times. He's also been a guest speaker at thousands of colleges, summits, and Fortune 500 conferences. Kyle says he is continuously inspired by his daughter and is ever evolving out loud on his journey to constantly find out the truth of who he is.

During this episode, Michael and Kyle discuss:

--Kyle's transformation from award-winning comic to answering a higher calling and using his comedy for a higher purpose

--Why Kyle makes decisions based on how he feels vs. "evidence" of what he can see, and why knowing who you are is much more important than knowing what you're going to do

--How all growth is about letting go of limited perceptions, patterns, and traumas and making space for what's next: "Your mind can only see what you'll lose tangibly, but not what you will gain."

--When having to justify having something in your life is a sign that it's actually time to let it go

--Kyle's meditation practice which he calls "Single–Breakup–Soulmate" which describes the releasing of the egoic construct and merging with the soul

--Why people are actually afraid of bliss – and lots more!

And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Catch up with Kyle at https://kylecease.com/ and on social media. You can join his Evolving Out Loud online community, and with the Absolutely Everything Pass, gain access to over 1,000 hours of content including all of Kyle's courses and live events, plus weekly live Q&As, "It's Totally Possible Exercises," the Hot Seat, and more. Use the code "Beckwith" and receive a deep discount: https://absolutelyeverything.tv/.

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Mastering Miracles with Hazel Ortega Nov 15, 2023

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Today's Life Question of The Week comes from someone who is grappling with their feelings towards two male family members who have been emotionally and physically abusive towards women, including the women in their family, and how to navigate their relationship with them.

Next, Michael welcomes Hazel Ortega. Hazel is a Master of Miracles, a serial entrepreneur, and an Educational Psychologist specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. She is the author of the extraordinary memoir, "From Bounced Checks to Private Jets: The Mastery of Miracles," where she shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life and creating success for herself and her family. With a deep understanding of how our stories shape our lives, Hazel empowers audiences as a speaker, guiding them to manifest their dreams and discover the miracles within their own lives. She is dedicated to helping others rise above their circumstances and achieve extraordinary results.

During their extraordinary conversation, Michael and Hazel discuss: –Hazel's intense childhood growing up in downtown Los Angeles on welfare surrounded by poverty, gang violence, and death, and how that became her "sob story" –The 'Pushy Angel' who came into Hazel's life and encouraged her to finish school, get an advanced degree, become a psychologist, and ultimately start the Ortega Counseling Center in her garage, which has now served over 45,000 individuals to date –How Hazel released her "sob story" and developed a miracle mindset that expanded her vision for her life beyond what she knew was possible, allowing her to become a successful business owner, speaker, and entrepreneur, heal her troubled relationship with her sisters, and find and marry her wonderful husband of 14 years –Hazel's philanthropic work as the founder of High Tide Global Foundation which is committed to bringing educational opportunities to the most impoverished and at-risk communities in the world. –The importance of asking for, and receiving, help in manifesting your miracle vision – and so much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Find out more about Hazel and her work on social media and at these websites: https://hazelortega.com/ https://hightideglobal.org/ https://www.injuredworkeronline.com/occ-home-page

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The Promise of Prosperity with Mark Victor Hansen and Xavier Eikerenkoetter Nov 08, 2023

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How can we learn to trust ourselves when we've made a lot of mistakes in our lives? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week.

Next, Michael chats with Mark Victor Hansen and Xavier Eikerenkoetter, co-authors of Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence, a compelling biography on the iconic evangelist and New Thought pioneer who rose from abject poverty in the Jim Crow South to live a life of affluence while leading millions of poor Blacks to unprecedented financial success, independence, and joyful living.

Reverend Ike comes out in December (you can pre-order your copy now on Amazon).

Mark is best known as the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, achieving #1 New York Times Bestseller 59 times, with over 500 million books sold, and becoming the Time Magazine Publishing Phenomena of the Decade. Xavier is a musician and spoken word artist who served as a spiritual minister for 40 years and worked alongside his father, Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, better known as Reverend Ike. He's the founder of the United Palace of Cultural Arts in New York and the Rhythm Arts Alliance in Los Angeles.

In this incredible episode, Michael, Mark, and Xavier discuss:

—Rev. Ike's rebellion against the crushing poverty and religious dictates of the Jim Crow South that told Black people they were here to suffer and would get their joy later in Heaven

—His non-conformist, non-traditional teachings that you can experience "Heaven on Earth" now with right-thinking and the right understanding of the Bible, and how to make the journey in consciousness from lack and limitation to an abundance mindset

—How Rev. Ike applied spiritual principles and the ancient wisdom he studied with modern knowledge to demonstrate that everyone–regardless of race, status, income, etc.–can be Soulful Revolutionaries who can actualize their full potential

—The pushback and criticisms Rev. Ike received and how he responded to that

—His strong belief in giving and his generosity that fueled his charitable work in education

—When Mark discovered Rev. Ike after he lost $2 million in one day, and what his teachings did for Mark's life and success that brought him from poverty to prosperity, and from sickness to health

—The powerful spiritual foundation Xavier received growing up as Rev. Ike's son and eventually working alongside him, including some heartwarming and funny stories, and what the book teaches about creating and living your highest and best life – and a whole lot more!

And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Learn more about the remarkable life of Rev. Ike and order your book here: https://www.revikelegacy.com/.

Catch up with Xavier and his projects at: https://xaviersoulstreams.com/.

Find Mark here: https://markvictorhansen.com/.

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The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson Nov 01, 2023

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Today's Life Question of the Week comes from a single woman who fears she might not be a good match for the type of partner she envisions for herself and wants to know how can she move past that.

Next, Michael sits down with Kute Blackson, a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher, and author of the bestselling books, You.Are.The.One. and The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go. Kute's mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life's purpose—a calling he's been answering for over 20 years.

During their dynamic and extraordinary conversation, Michael and Kute discuss:

–The incredible life and spiritual lessons Kute gleaned from the unlikely story of how his parents met–a prominent Ghanaian minister and a Japanese woman living on separate continents and not speaking each other's languages–and their 40-year marriage

–How growing up half Ghanaian and half Japanese in London, and not fully identifying with either culture prompted a deep soul searching within Kute for his identity, which ultimately led him to his true spiritual identity and calling

–How Kute's mother's cancer diagnosis planted the seeds for him to understand what surrender truly meant and the spiritual gifts it offers

–The misconceptions around what surrendering is (i.e., being weak, passive, giving up, etc.), what surrendering actually means (i.e., releasing resistance and opening up to unlimited possibilities), and how to start the journey

–The importance of grieving 'what was' as part of the process of surrendering to 'what can be' so that you can be fully open to the new

–How surrendering allows you to transcend the limitations of human consciousness and life to live a life of beauty – and much, much more!

And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Find Kute Blackson at https://kuteblackson.com/, on Instagram, and at https://www.boundlessblissbali.com/. You can get his book, The Magic of Surrender, on Amazon.

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The Power of Choosing Joy with Omarion Oct 25, 2023

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Do you feel like you're living in "survival mode" and want to tap into the vision for your life? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week!

Next, Michael sits with multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated recording artist, producer, actor, and author of the critically-acclaimed book, Unbothered:The Power of Choosing Joy, Omarion.

During their intimate and evocative conversation, Michael and Omarion discuss:

–Omarion's life growing up in Los Angeles immersed in Black culture and spirituality, and having a mom who let him explore his passions as a kid

–How performing in B2K taught him how to work in a group with others and share the stage, and the life lessons that taught him

–The life event that put him on his spiritual journey and the inner and outer shifts that occurred, leading him to be dubbed the "King of Unbothered"

–Not normalizing or being afraid of fear and the tricks it plays on us, and how curiosity allowed Omarion to confront and go beyond fear

–How maintaining real joy is a choice—not just when things are going well, but also while moving through challenges

–The practices, principles, and tools Omarion lives by, his upcoming projects, and a lot more!

And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Catch up with Omarion at omarionworldwide.com, as well as on Instagram and other social media platforms.

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The New Human Story with Gregg Braden Oct 18, 2023

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Today's Life Question of The Week asks how can one release feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and the need to control situations whenever their boyfriend is around other women.

Next, Michael welcomes Gregg Braden to the show. Gregg is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist, and international educator who is renowned as a pioneer in the emerging paradigm based on science, social policy, and human potential. His work reveals deep insights into The New Human Story, and how these discoveries inform the policies of everyday life and the emerging world. To date, his research has led to 15 film credits and 12 award-winning books now published in over 40 languages.

During their conversation, Michael and Gregg cover:

–The insight Gregg gained while doing archeological research in some of the most remote places on Earth about the connections between us, our planet, the cosmos, and the cycle of time through speaking with the local indigenous communities who had preserved their ancient wisdom traditions, and how these can provide clues to help us transcend human pain and suffering to find peace

–The importance of talking about the extremes we see in our world (i.e., climate change, social inequity and upheaval, the collapse of economic systems, etc.) in kinder ways to achieve a greater unity vs. weaponizing them to create division

–Why many are reluctant to embrace The New Human Story of our interconnectedness

–How our humanity leads to our divinity, and what that means

–The unlimited adaptability of our human biology – and a whole lot more!

And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

Connect with Gregg and check out his speaking tours and events at www.greggbraden.com.

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Happy For No Reason with Marci Shimoff Oct 11, 2023

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Today's Life Question of the Week asks how can one move from feeling stuck to activating the vision they have for their life.

Next, Michael speaks with Marci Shimoff. Marci is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher, and an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Her books include "Happy for No Reason", "Love for No Reason", and six titles in the phenomenally successful Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul series.

Marci is also the host of the national PBS television special "Happy for No Reason", is a featured teacher in "The Secret", and the narrator for the award-winning film "Happy". She currently co-leads a worldwide program called Your Year of Miracles with thousands of participants from 72 countries.

In this delightful episode, Michael and Marci discuss:

–How Marci's feelings of depression—even after achieving success—led her to want to study unconditional happiness

–What it means to be unconditionally happy and the myths surrounding happiness

–The 7 steps to unconditional happiness and the habits of happy people

–The biochemistry of happiness: endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine

–How to maintain your happiness during times of challenge

–Marci's Year of Miracles program—and so much more!

You can connect with Marci at https://happyfornoreason.com/ and https://youryearofmiracles.com/ as well as across social media platforms.

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Family Food Culture with Shawn Stevenson Oct 04, 2023

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Today's Life Question of the Week comes from someone who asks that as a Black woman who is evolving into a love-consciousness, how can she shift from talking about issues of race from a place of anger and separation?

Next, Michael sits down with Shawn Stevenson. Shawn is the author of the national bestseller, Eat Smarter and the international bestseller, Sleep Smarter. He's also the host and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. Shawn's new book, Eat Smarter: The Family Cookbook, features 100 family-friendly recipes plus the latest scientific findings on nutrition and health to help you boost your metabolism and up-level your energy to start living a happier life.

In this deeply informative and revelatory conversation, Michael and Shawn discuss:

–How a "one size" approach doesn't fit at all when it comes to diet and food culture, and that catering to one's own personality and unique metabolic fingerprint is the future of wellness and medicine

–The studies revealing that families who eat at least three meals together per week consume more whole foods–and less ultra-processed foods–and have improved health outcomes, and that employees who are able to go home and eat dinner with their families experienced higher work morale and productivity

–That the number one determinant of how long we live is our relationships and how family meals can have a unifying effect on family relationships

–Smarter strategies for lower-cost healthy food shopping, minimizing food waste, selecting healthier cookware, transforming kitchen culture—and so, so much more!

Check out Shawn's new cookbook at https://eatsmartercookbook.com/ and follow his podcast and get other resources and offerings at https://themodelhealthshow.com/.

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Growing Through Peace with Lauren London Sep 27, 2023

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On today's Life Question of the Week, Michael responds to someone asking how to stop feeling like they're just living in survival mode and tap into the vision for their life.

Next, Michael sits with television and film actor and long-time Agape member Lauren London whose numerous film and TV credits include, "ATL," "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family," the Netflix hit "You People," HBO's "Entourage", and BET's "Games People Play," among many others.

Today, Michael and Lauren's heart-warming, penetrative, and moving conversation talk about:

–Lauren's childhood growing up in Los Angeles and her early, personal relationship with God and Agape

–Her rebellious teen years and how a dream she had at age 19 awakened her spiritually

–Navigating loss and moving from feeling like a victim of life to intentionally participating in life

–How she's reprogrammed herself from growing through pain and chaos to choosing to grow and learn through peace and joy, and the spiritual practices that support her—and a whole lot more!

And as always, Michael concludes this episode with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation.

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