200. John Philip Newell - The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home
In this episode, John Philip Newell returns to the School for Good Living Podcast to discuss his latest book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home. John Philip, a leading Celtic teacher and spiritual guide, offers deep insights into the spiritual longings of the modern world, especially in light of the growing sense of religious exile experienced by many today.
John Philip speaks on the urgent need for healing in our relationship with the Earth and one another, as well as the quest for a deeper sense of home-not just in a physical sense, but in a profound spiritual connection with both the Earth and the human soul. His reflections on spiritual exile, the deep yearning for divine experience, and the wisdom of past teachers are woven throughout this thoughtful conversation.
In this interview, John Philip and Brilliant discuss:
• The Great Search and its focus on spiritual yearnings during times of transition
• The concept of “religious exile” and how many people are spiritually disaffected, either by leaving or by staying in religious traditions that no longer resonate
• The role of psychedelics in modern spiritual exploration and how they fit into the broader quest for a direct experience of the divine
• Healing and Home as the central themes of John Philip's book and how they address humanity’s brokenness and longing for rootedness
• The teachers who shaped John Philip's journey and how they continue to transmit wisdom for today's spiritual seekers
• John Philip also shares personal reflections on his own spiritual journey, including his decision to "give back" his ordination as a Christian minister, and how this decision relates to the spiritual reawakening he sees happening worldwide.
Resources Mentioned:
John Philip Newell’s The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home
Connect with the Guest:
earthandsoul.org
Social media handles or other ways to follow John Philip:
John Philip Newell on Facebook: johnphilipnewell
John Philip Newell on Instagram: j_philip_newell
Sacred Earth Sacred Soul on Facebook: sacredearthsacredsoul
Sacred Earth Sacred Soul on Instagram: sacredearthandsoul
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