What if the deepest spiritual truths could be distilled into just ten words? In this episode, we sit down with Lauryn Axelrod — interfaith minister, spiritual director, and author of Ten Words: An Interspiritual Guide to Becoming Better People in a Better World. Lauryn brings her no-nonsense wisdom and grounded insight into what it means to live a spiritually centered life today.

We dive into her interspiritual path, the role of radical compassion in a chaotic world, and how ancient truths can still guide us — no matter your tradition (or none at all). From hospice care to handmade ceramics, Lauryn’s journey is a soulful tapestry of art, service, and sacred presence. This conversation will leave you grounded, inspired, and reconnected to what really matters.

Lauryn Axelrod is an ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual minister, chaplain, spiritual director, and teacher. A graduate of One Spirit Interfaith/Interspiritual Seminary, she is the founding Spiritual Director of Three Mountains Interspiritual Community and author of Ten Words: An Interspiritual Guide to Becoming Better People in a Better World. She also pens the popular Substack newsletter, Radical Spirituality: Getting to the Root of What Matters, and leads transformative retreats and workshops online and in-person.

Lauryn is known for her deeply grounded, no-nonsense style and her ability to translate ancient spiritual truths into practical wisdom for modern life. She's also a hospice chaplain, End-of-Life Doula, award-winning ceramic artist, and New Monastic — blending contemplative living with active service.

She lives on a serene farm in Vermont where she grows organic vegetables, cares for a maple forest, serves tea with intention, and finds peace in the quiet rhythm of nature.

https://www.laurynaxelrod.com/

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Yusef "Mista Yu" Marshall is a modern-day renaissance man: a chef turned minister, a government leader turned podcaster, and a stepfather whose wisdom on blended families birthed the powerful (and now rare) book The Heart of The Stepfather. A Brooklyn native who cheated death twice, Mista Yu transformed survival into service – founding the nonprofit Save The Children SC to empower youth through literacy and leadership, while building the "They Call Me Mista Yu" media empire to deliver raw inspiration, interviews, and even Giants football fandom.

Join us as Mista Yu shares:
🔥 His two life-altering "conversion stories" and how they forged his purpose
💙 The challenges and triumphs of building a strong blended family (and why it’s key to healing communities)
🎙️ Behind-the-scenes wisdom from his podcasts – from hard-hitting "mirror checks" on Inspiration Station to candid talks with change-makers
🌱 How Save The Children SC teaches kids to be "assets, not liabilities" to society
🙏 Why faith, resilience, and showing up – as a grandfather, leader, and storyteller – are the ultimate acts of rebellion

Tune in for a conversation about turning pain into purpose, and legacy into action.

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Are you ready to craft a life worth living? In this profound conversation, we sit down with Curt Linville—author, philosopher, and rugged outdoorsman—to explore the life-changing principles from his book 99 Words: Foundational Principles for Building a Meaningful Life.

As a father, entrepreneur, and seeker of truth, Curt combines deep philosophical insight with real-world adventure. Whether he's navigating Colorado's backcountry on his motorcycle or mentoring others through his writing, his approach to life is both practical and inspiring.

In this episode, we dive into:
📘 99 Words – How bite-sized wisdom can transform your perspective & choices
🏔️ Adventure as Philosophy – Why the wilderness is the perfect classroom for life
💼 Entrepreneurship with Purpose – Building businesses that align with your values
👨Legacy Through Fatherhood – Raising kids with intention in a chaotic world
🔧 Your Life as a Crafted Adventure – Practical tools to start living more meaningfully today

Curt’s insights are timely, actionable, and refreshingly authentic—perfect for anyone feeling stuck or searching for a more intentional, adventurous path forward.

https://www.curtlinville.com/

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