The Foreword

Larry and Joan Mullins were, and are pioneers in the Urantia Book movement. In ways similar to the times of Greek Bishop Athanasius (late 200 AD, who argued in favor of the truth of the divinity of Jesus as the foundational principle supporting Christianity, Larry’s essay on Myths snd Legends, warns us of a specific danger faced in the early Christians during the 2nd and 3rd Century. the question of divine authority. If we just consider the Urantia Book a work of mortals with “good intentions,” we diminish the very divine authority that supports the spiritual importance of the fifth epochal revelation. In his life to which we give tribute, sometimrs there are facts, and then there is the truth. Especially, the final segment of our episode features the ideas of Carl Sagan and the emphatic prose of Jodie Foster.

Larry Mullins passed recently. Mullins was an integral part of the Urantia "movement" (he discussed it openly, and researched its history, and along with the late Dr Meredith Sprunger) published several secondary works, including the History of the Urantia Papers, one of great scholarly regard, and Larry also worked with Dr Sprunger in publishing the abridged Urantia Papers.I caught up with Larry in February 2018, and he was in fact the very first guest we had on The Urantia radio Podcast, and I consider him a longtime friend and fellow ascender. Larry, like me, felt the Urantia Book plates and original printings needed to be preserved as it was written, "blemishes and all," he would say. He called them "touchstones" that would keep integrity of the revelation for future generations. In a sense, he was a real purist. In this interview, you can hear how Larry was a real believer, and a lover of truth. His spirit and personality will be missed.

He was a scientist, philosopher and Christian influencer who says he was given a revelation by God about heaven, and his teachings are remarkably similar to the Urantia Book teachings on Heaven, God ,and survival after death. Let's compare what Emanuel Swedenborg taught with the Urantia Book, for his writings would influence many of the great thinkers who went on to change the world.Was this a direct revelation intended to influence civilization?

In this episode we want to take a further look at The Mind.Science tells us the mind is an operational function of the human brain, composed of neurons, synopsis nodes, and organic matter processes that bring into existence our intellect - the ability to think. As we discussed in Part 1 (The Mind) , The Urantia Book offers a new perspective on Mind. It states the function of mind finds its source in the Third person of Deity, the Spirit of God.; All living beings possess some level of mind function, from primordial organisms to the modern man, but at certain differential levels of reception, with humans having the highest mind-type in material form. Let's explore the Mind Arena of Choice.

Where does Mind come from? Is it an organic outgrowth of neuropns and receptors, or is Mind part of a kind of living circuit that finds its origin in Divinity?The Urantia Book says much about Mind, and talks about how The Infinite Spirit is connected to us through the mediation of both Mind and Spirit.Let's explore the idea that Mind is bestowed upon us by our Creato, and what the implications of this means to us in this life.

Heaven, Part 2: Beyond the Gates of ParadiseUrantia RadioWhat if heaven isn't simply a destination, but the beginning of an extraordinary journey?For centuries, humanity has imagined heaven as a place of eternal peace, celestial beauty, and reunion with those we love. But what if the reality is far more magnificent than anything we have imagined?In Part 2 of our exploration of heaven, we venture deeper into the remarkable descriptions of the life beyond death presented in The Urantia Book. We explore the mansion worlds, the continuing evolution of the human soul, and the astonishing possibility that our spiritual education has only just begun.Could death be less an ending than an awakening? Will we recognize those we loved on Earth? And what might await us as we journey toward Paradise?This episode invites you to consider a breathtaking possibility: Heaven is not where the adventure ends. It is where the greatest adventure begins.Join us on Urantia Radio as we explore the mysteries of eternity, the promise of spiritual progression, and the extraordinary destiny of the human soul.@UrantiaRadio#Heaven #LifeAfterDeath #UrantiaRadio #SpiritualJourney #TheUrantiaBook #EternalLife

The Evolutionary Panorama: From the Slime of the Sea to the Dawn of Human ConsciousnessHow did life begin, and what transformed primitive creatures into thinking, spiritual beings?In this fascinating episode of Urantia Radio, Jim Watkins explores the extraordinary story of evolution as presented in The Urantia Book—a sweeping account of life's emergence from the ancient oceans and its long journey toward human intelligence, self-awareness, and spiritual consciousness.Drawing from the book's remarkable descriptions of the Life Carriers and the evolutionary development of living organisms, we examine a provocative possibility: that evolution is more than a biological process. It is also the unfolding of mind, intelligence, and ultimately the capacity to know God.From the earliest marine organisms to the appearance of humanity's first truly intelligent ancestors, this episode explores the relationship between biological evolution and spiritual development, while considering where the Urantia account intersects with—and departs from—modern scientific understanding.Was human consciousness merely an accident of evolution, or was the emergence of intelligent life part of a much greater plan?Join us for an exploration of life's beginnings, the mystery of consciousness, and the extraordinary evolutionary journey that made human beings possible.Urantia Radio — Exploring the Fifth Epochal Revelation.#UrantiaRadio #UrantiaBook #Evolution #HumanOrigins #Consciousness #ScienceAndSpirituality #LifeCarriers

What does Heaven actually look like? Let's explore the mysterious Morontia worlds—the transition between mortal life and the spiritual realm. Along the way, surprising connections emerge between The Urantia Book and Biblical descriptions from Paul, Hebrews, Revelation, and the words of Jesus: “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” This episode begins a journey beyond the material world—and toward a remarkable vision of what may await us.In Part 2, we will look at day-to-day life for a newly resurrected mortal.

Before The Urantia Book can tell its story, it first has to redefine the universe. In this episode of Urantia Radio, we dive into the mysterious Foreword—the key to understanding God, Paradise, the universes of time and space, and the extraordinary beings who inhabit them. Why begin a revelation this way, and what is it preparing us to discover? The journey starts here.

Expanded show: in this episode, we focus on Paper 136 on the "Great Decisions" made by Jesus after his Baptism and what this tells modern Christians to look for in Jesus' return. Plus, our new segment "Flashback" segment with Dr Meredith Sprunger, in an interview on the importance of family (with Mo Siegle, Urantia Foundation President. And then we delve into Paper 132, (with AI Agent Data) to explore Jesus’ remarkable sojourn in Rome—his encounter with Emperor Tiberius, his personal ministry, and what he did to prepare the world for his message. We also examine the revelators’ intriguing claim to view human history “from behind the scenes” and Christianity’s surprising Roman foundations.