The Secret Chord: Recent Episodes
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A story of the soul woven from the songs of Billy Strings.
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The Rising explores the idea that holiness and light can (and do) exist within tragic and painful occurrences and broken hearts and is dedicated to the Israeli victims of last week’s brutal massacre and the victims of 9/11—the original subject of the song.
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Three Takes On the Eternal City by ELP, U2, and Lauryn Hill.
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How to turn missteps into "Something Beautiful."
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The secret of joy and the music of thorn birds.
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Thoughts on success, collapse, and the ultimate comeback.
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The Soul's Journey and the Music of Billy Strings
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On Leonard Cohen and the Joy of Acceptance. Read the transcript and other notes here: https://www.beyondbelief.blog/p/brokenness-light-and-the-limits-of#details
This episode deals with the idea of freedom - in spirituality and as a central theme of Bob's music.
This episode explores the generally misunderstood biblical concept of "an eye for an eye" as well as Nick's thoughts on science, prayer and music.
This episode explores the strange phenomenon commonly known as sleep. In addition to Billie's take, it features two others by Metallica and Evanescence.
This episode explores concepts of forgiveness though the work of four great artists - John Lennon, REM, Madonna and Brandi Carlile.
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This episode explores how Jimi Hendrix used his music as a tool to transcend his difficult upbringing and to promote love and spirituality to his legions of fans.
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This episode explores the ideas of soul communication, prophecy and higher worlds.
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This episode explores U2's struggle to balance their fame with their faith.
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This episode explores the cultural, psychological and spiritual significance of the city of Jerusalem.
This episode explores the spiritual teachings of the Book of Isaiah through the music of Sufjan Stevens. It also deals with the underlying causes of a loss of faith.
This episode is about the spiritual roots of longing for home.
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This episode explores the journey from ignorance to awareness, what it takes to get there and the joyful rest that comes at the end of a hard won spiritual victory.
This episode explores "moments of crystallization" in life when we come to truly understand the things that are most important to us,
This episode explores the idea of the soul as a lonesome traveler through this world - trying to find its way back home.
This episode highlights the blend of musical styles mastered by the Band as well as the tension between the sacred and profane in their lyrics.
This episode attempts to reconcile the seeming contradiction of a person who claims to have a strong spirituality yet who often acts in an unspiritual manner.
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This episode describes the prayerful and transcendent nature of some of David's life and work.
This episode deals with the idea of loneliness as a central feature in Janis's life and music.
This episode explores the concept of the existence of spiritual light and truth even in seemingly profane places.
This episode explores the surprisingly diverse and talented musicianship and implicit spirituality of the pre-Disco era Bee Gees.
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This episode explores the spiritual underpinnings of the music of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.
This episode explores Eric's musical and spiritual transformation as he fought and won his battle with addiction.
This episode discusses the idea of trouble as Joni's "muse" and how she tacitly tapped her spiritually as a solution.
This episode explores the relationship between the physical and spiritual parts of a human being and how to most effectively use them.
This episode explores the idea of impermanence and the emotional, intellectual and spiritual issues that people experience when grappling with it.
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This episode explores the question "what exactly is a question" and how can we use effective questioning to grow as people? It also discusses our need to have answers and for guides who can help us achieve more clarity in life.
This episode explores Swiss psychologist Carl Jung's famous work on meaningful coincidences and the Police's musical take on it.
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This episode discusses the creative process - how the artist is able to "bring down" the art from conception to full reality. It also explores the fundamental struggle between our higher and lower selves.
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This episode explores the idea that astounding things are often hidden in plain sight - musically, physically and spiritually.
This episode describes the natural spiritual desire for good things to remain in a changeless state. It also explores the difficulty in "letting go" when we recognize that we can't control what's occurring around us.
This episode explores the idea of free will. It asks whether or not it actually exists and explores the implications of each outcome. It is also a tribute to the late (and truly great) Neil Peart.
This episode explores the pros and cons of "organized religion," explains singer Ian Anderson's approach to spirituality and looks at the notion of "skating on thin ice" as a metaphor for day to day life.
This episode discusses Cat's spiritual awakening on the heels of a debilitating illness. It also explores the question as to whether or not true spirituality can be practiced alongside the life of a Rock Star.
Laughing With explores the role of humor in spirituality. It examines what the true nature of a "joke" is and applies it to life in general.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road explores the imagery of the Wizard of Oz as a spiritual allegory for life and notes that each of us sooner or later confronts a "cyclone" that blows us off our path but also opens the door for new possibilities.
The Logical Song is about reclaiming the innocence and wonder of childhood in the face of a conformist and cynical world. It also explores the idea of song-writing as a form of prayer.
This episode explores various approaches that philosophers and musicians have employed in dealing with the problem of anxiety.
Let It Be explores the idea of quietude and the ability to "let go" as tools for spiritual growth.
This episode explores the nature and essence of love. It also asks (and answers) the question "does God indeed answer our prayers?"
Kind and Generous explores the notion that good character is a prerequisite for spiritual development and that thankfulness can teach us how to perceive that which is outside ourselves (including the Divine).
Hallelujah explores the idea that the world was purposely designed broken - for the sake of allowing humanity to partner in its rectification. It teaches us how to accept and even embrace the difficult parts of life.
Calling All Angels explores the nature of physical reality and how it tends to block our perception of higher reality. It also examines the inherent sense that we all (periodically) have that that higher reality can be experienced through certain types of events and phenomena.
The Rising explores the idea that holiness and light can (and do) exist within tragic and painful occurrences and broken hearts.
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Woodstock explores the notion of harmony from a musical, interpersonal, societal and Kabbalistic perspective.
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'Love and Anger' explores the idea that human beings have a fundamental need to be understood and that despite that need we generally find it very hard to communicate the deepest part of who we are.
Meet On the Ledge is about finding transcendence in life's smaller and quieter moments and the need to embrace the journey as opposed to the destination.
Peace, Love and Understanding are three examples of concepts that have no meaning in biological reality - rather, they are transcendent ideas. As we learn about and draw closer to them, we increase our pleasure, joy and meaning in this world.Reach out to Rabbi Adam Jacobs: adam@aishny.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)
Spoon deals with the need to attain clarity as a critical tool for spiritual awareness while simultaneously recognizing that our ability to comprehend reality is necessarily limited and fragmentary.
Meet On the Ledge is about finding transcendence in life's smaller and quieter moments and the need to embrace the journey as opposed to the destination.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)
Crown of Creation explores the nature of free will and delves into the idea that the existence of change is a proof of Divinity.
Give Me Love explores the theme of Divine and musical simplicity as well as the connection between Judaism and Eastern Religion.Contact: adam@aishny.com
In this podcast, Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses how Bargain explores the theme of anger in more aggressive types of music as well as the concept of nullification of the ego to experience Divine awareness.Contact: adam@aishny.com
A weekly podcast on Music & SpiritualityIn this episode, Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses American Tune by Paul SimonContact: adam@aishny.comAmerican Tune explores the nagging sense of doubt and worries that most people have. It discusses the longing for tranquillity and the security of "home." It also deals with the seeming contradictions and confusion about life in America.
A weekly podcast on Music & SpiritualityIn this episode, Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses "Shrike" by Hozier Contact: adam@aishny.comShrike explores the theme of unrequited love and its relationship to music. It explores the fundamental desire of both to reach beyond physical existence.
A weekly podcast on Music & SpiritualityIn this episode, Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses Sankofa by Cassandra WilsonContact: adam@aishny.comSankofa is a Ghanese word which implies that “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” In this session, we explore the idea that many of us may have left ourselves behind - spiritually - and suggests a change of personal identity as a possible antidote.
A weekly podcast on Music & Spirituality In this episode, Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses 'Terrapin Station' by Grateful DeadContact: adam@aishny.com
In this podcast, Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses the still so powerful 'Hard Times' by Ray CharlesContact: adam@aishny.com
I this podcast Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses the Strength of Strings by Gene Clark (Byrds) from the album: 'No Other'Contact: adam@aishny.com
5 Minutes A Day - A Pure Heart (16:1) by Aish NYSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)
5 Minutes a Day - On A Mission To Go Deeper (13:2) by Aish NYSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)
If I want to grow more sensitive and aware what type of life should I lead?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26602676)
Five Minutes a Day or A Quick Reminder of Things We Always Forget. A daily podcast by AISH NY Rabbi: Saj FreibergIn this episode: "Can you imagine being free of negativity? If so you are more than halfway there."Email: saj@aishcenter.com