268: Illumination

Ryan and Alex welcome Ryan’s brother, Jeremy, back to the show for a personal conversation about life in the aftermath of the legendary 2007 Cape Fear River encounter that forever changed the Bledsoe family. Jeremy opens up about his childhood as the son of Chris Bledsoe, navigating public scrutiny, government investigations, and frequent paranormal sightings while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy. Together, they reflect on the challenges of making sense of the unexplained, the lasting effects of suppressed trauma, and the process of reconciling remarkable events with everyday reality.

This week, Ryan and Alex explore the ancient Persian prophet Zoroaster and his divine revelation from Ahura Mazda, the God of Light. They dive into Zoroastrianism's influence on monotheism and dualism, and the threefold path of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds as a guide to spiritual enlightenment. 

Ryan and Alex reflect on the Bledsoe family's 20-year journey of contact. From UFO encounters and mysterious orbs to mass sightings, prophecy, and connections to the divine, they explore how two decades of experiences have shaped their understanding of consciousness and the nature of reality.

Ryan and Alex welcome Kory Moo to the show to explore her spiritual awakening and journey from materialistic atheism to faith in God. Through witnessing orbs and developing a personal connection with the divine, Kory shares how her experiences transformed her understanding of reality and spirituality. Together, they discuss Christ consciousness as a path toward spiritual growth, the beauty of living a life rooted in faith and purpose rather than nihilism, and Kory’s mission to spread light through her YouTube channel, where she shares remarkable footage of spiritual beings.Follow Kory on Instagram @kory_moofo and check out her show on YouTube, The Phenomenon Project: https://www.youtube.com/@Kory_MooFO

Ryan and Alex welcome Deadrick and Taylor from Planetary HQ for a deep dive into the channeled teachings of The Urantia Book, directed panspermia, the Cosmic Christ, Archangel Michael, Adam and Eve, the concept of a universal government and more. Check out Planetary HQ on YouTube and Spotify! 

Ryan and Alex explore the Royal Path of Yoga as a pathway to enlightenment through mastery of the mind, ethical living and the interiorization of consciousness. They dive into states of superconscious perception that can lead to inner illumination and a deeper connection with God.They also discuss the expansion of psychic perception, the power of heart-centered awareness and Christ consciousness as spiritual technologies for lifting the veil of darkness, awakening to the Light and experiencing the divine within.

Ryan and Alex welcome voice actress Mela Lee back to the show for a conversation exploring heart-centered Christ consciousness and the awakening of psychic perception. Together, they dive into mindsight abilities, angelic entities, connecting with God, and the ways spiritual awakening can expand our perception of the world around us. They also explore goddess and Rose Cross symbolism, hybrid spiritual entities, and the deeper connections between ancient spiritual traditions, modern imagery and the mysteries of consciousness.

Ryan and Alex dive into The Definitions of Asclepius Unto King Ammon: The Perfect Sermon of Asclepius Unto the King, a text from the Hermetic tradition exploring the nature of creation, divinity and humanity’s place within the cosmos. They unpack the sacred power of Egyptian words, the infinite spiral pattern of creation, the host of immortal gods and elemental beings, and the Sun as a microcosm reflecting a greater cosmic order and more. 

Ryan and Alex explore the 13th Hermetic text, The Secret Sermon on the Mountain, and its teachings on spiritual transformation and illumination. They dive into mystical and visionary experiences, macrocosmic perception, ancient magic, and the nature of consciousness, along with death and rebirth as a process of spiritual transformation. The conversation explores what it means to be born again as God, the Initiatic tradition of Atlantis, righteousness and Virtue, Christlike consciousness, and the path toward a deeper understanding of the divine within.