Introduction (Conference Opening) Delivered by James C. VanderKam (representing the bridge between texts, history, and faith):Seventy-five years ago, shepherd boys stumbled upon scrolls hidden in desert caves, unaware that they had uncovered one of the greatest treasures of human history. These Dead Sea Scrolls are not simply parchment and ink; they are … [Read more...] about Dead Sea Scrolls Conference 2025: Texts, Faith & Future
Tarot, Astrology & Gen Z: The New Ritual Culture
Introduction by Barbara Brown Taylor For centuries, people have searched the night skies and shuffled cards in their hands, hoping to glimpse a truth larger than themselves. We built temples and churches, but we also lit candles in kitchens and whispered prayers to the moon. In every generation, the sacred refuses to stay confined. It slips out of … [Read more...] about Tarot, Astrology & Gen Z: The New Ritual Culture
Jesus’ Message: God’s Loving Letter to Leaders 2025
Introduction By Jesus My beloved brothers and sisters, leaders of nations, I stand before you not as a ruler of this world, but as the Son who has always called God Abba — my Father, your Father, our Father.Too often, people imagine Him as distant, as if He sits far away in silence. But He is closer than you know — closer than the beating of your own … [Read more...] about Jesus’ Message: God’s Loving Letter to Leaders 2025
Love One Another: 10 Pathways to Peace and Joy
Introduction by Jesus My beloved children, you are called to love one another as I have loved you. The world is weary from selfishness, division, and fear, but the Kingdom of God is not far—it is within you, waiting to be revealed through acts of compassion, justice, and mercy.Living for the sake of others is not a burden but freedom. When you feed the hungry, … [Read more...] about Love One Another: 10 Pathways to Peace and Joy
What The Things Gods Break Movie Could Look Like on Screen
IntroductionOkay, listen. I’ve read The Things Gods Break so many times I could probably recite whole chapters in my sleep. And yet, every single time, it still wrecks me — in the best way. Abigail Owen didn’t just give us a story about gods and Titans, she gave us Lyra — this thief, this cursed girl who’s supposed to be “unlovable,” and still refuses to give in. … [Read more...] about What The Things Gods Break Movie Could Look Like on Screen
AI and the Sacred: Can Machines Mediate Transcendence?
Introduction by Yuval Noah Harari When we speak of artificial intelligence, most people think of economics, politics, or military power. Yet there is another dimension—perhaps more consequential—that we rarely consider: AI’s impact on the human search for meaning. For thousands of years, prophets, shamans, and sages guided us through mystery and … [Read more...] about AI and the Sacred: Can Machines Mediate Transcendence?
The Missing Years of Jesus & Beyond: Divine Lessons for Today
Insert Video Introduction by Elaine Pagels When we turn to the earliest writings about Jesus and the spiritual traditions that followed, what is striking is not only what was remembered, but also what was deliberately left unsaid. The missing years of Jesus, the silence in the records, are an invitation rather than an absence. They compel us to … [Read more...] about The Missing Years of Jesus & Beyond: Divine Lessons for Today
Is the Moon Hollow? Shinmyo Koshin Reveals the Secret
Introduction by Shinmyo Koshin Since ancient times, humanity has gazed at the Moon and imagined stories. In Japan, we speak of Princess Kaguya, a being from beyond this world. Yet the Moon is not only myth. It is guardian, vault, and teacher. The guardians once told me: ‘The Moon is hollow, alive with rivers and mountains inside. It was placed to shield the … [Read more...] about Is the Moon Hollow? Shinmyo Koshin Reveals the Secret
Shinmyo Koshin and ET Voices on Earth’s Future
Introduction by Shinmyo Koshin Brothers and sisters, I welcome you. My name is Shinmyo Koshin, and I speak not from imagination but from what has been revealed to me.The Moon you see each night is not only a rock circling Earth. It is a guardian, an artificial world rebuilt to shield this planet. Within it are rivers, mountains, and the silent work of those … [Read more...] about Shinmyo Koshin and ET Voices on Earth’s Future
Generational Wealth Secrets: Trusts, Insurance & Legacy
Introduction by Jean Chatzky Most people believe that building generational wealth is something reserved for billionaires with family offices, tax attorneys, and offshore accounts. But here’s the truth: the same strategies the ultra-rich use — trusts, life insurance, leveraging assets, and disciplined stewardship — can be applied by everyday families, … [Read more...] about Generational Wealth Secrets: Trusts, Insurance & Legacy