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PUSTHI MARGA: SECRETS OF THE BLESSED PATH | Free Radical Podcast ep76 | Krishna Kinkari | 8/19/26
19/08/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we sit down with Krishna Kinkari—author, scholar, devoted practitioner of the Sri Vallabh Sampradaya Pusthimarga tradition, and a cherished elder whose life has been shaped by decades of spiritual study, service, and devotion.

Born and educated in London, Krishna Kinkari journeyed overland to India in the early 1970s, drawn by a deep longing to immerse herself in the sacred languages and spiritual traditions of the subcontinent. Under the guidance of her guru, the late Sri Prathameshji, she dedicated herself to the study, transliteration, and translation of devotional literature, making more than twenty important scriptures accessible to English-speaking readers through her work in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Brajbhasha.

Having spent many decades living in Sri Vrindavan, Krishna Kinkari now embraces a more contemplative rhythm of life centered on bhakti, seva, and the study of the saints and poets of Braj. Alongside her devotional pursuits, she continues to support grassroots relief efforts serving some of Vrindavan’s most vulnerable residents.

Together, we explore her remarkable spiritual journey, the distinctive philosophy and practices of Pusthi marga, its intriguing connections with other bhakti traditions, her deep love for Braj, and her special devotion to Sri Radha. Woven throughout our conversation are profound reflections on surrender, service, divine love, and what it truly means to live a life dedicated to the sacred.

This is a warm, deeply insightful, and inspiring conversation with a practitioner whose life stands as a testament to the transformative power of devotion.

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THE TRANSFORMATIVE LIFE OF ETTY HILLESUM | Free Radical Podcast ep75 | Patrick Woodhouse 8/5/26
05/08/2026 | 1h 43 mins.
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we are joined by Anglican priest, author, and former Canon of Wells Cathedral, Patrick Woodhouse. Our conversation unfolds through faith, suffering, and the possibility of transformation within life’s most difficult experiences. We discuss the search for meaning beyond fixed religious boundaries, including the ways in which faith can emerge in unexpected forms and settings.

Much of the discussion is shaped by Woodhouse’s engagement with the life and writings of Etty Hillesum, particularly through Patrick’s book "Etty Hillesum: A Life Transformed," alongside his work, "Life Transformed" and "Life in the Psalms: Contemporary Meaning in Ancient Texts" (Bloomsbury). Through these texts, he explores how ancient spiritual traditions and modern testimony can speak into questions that remain urgently present today: how to live with grief and tragedy, how to understand hope without denial, and how praise and lament can coexist within a single life.

At its heart, this episode invites reflection on how Etty Hillesum’s witness, along with the enduring voice of the Psalms, continues to offer language for both despair and hope in a complex and unsettled world.

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THE TRANSFORMATIVE LIFE OF ETTY HILLESUM | Free Radical Podcast ep75 | Patrick Woodhouse 8/5/26
05/08/2026 | 1h 43 mins.
On this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we are joined by Anglican priest, author, and former Canon of Wells Cathedral, Patrick Woodhouse. Our conversation unfolds through faith, suffering, and the possibility of transformation within life’s most difficult experiences. We discuss the search for meaning beyond fixed religious boundaries, including the ways in which faith can emerge in unexpected forms and settings.

Much of the discussion is shaped by Woodhouse’s engagement with the life and writings of Etty Hillesum, particularly through Patrick’s book “Etty Hillesum: A Life Transformed,” alongside his work, “Life Transformed” and “Life in the Psalms: Contemporary Meaning in Ancient Texts” (Bloomsbury). Through these texts, he explores how ancient spiritual traditions and modern testimony can speak into questions that remain urgently present today: how to live with grief and tragedy, how to understand hope without denial, and how praise and lament can coexist within a single life.

At its heart, this episode invites reflection on how Etty Hillesum’s witness, along with the enduring voice of the Psalms, continues to offer language for both despair and hope in a complex and unsettled world.

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SIMPLICITY AFTER COMPLEXITY: The Maturation of Bhakti—Free Radical Podcast 74–Vraja Kishor 7/15/26
15/07/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
Join us on The Free Radical Podcast for a reflective and deeply human conversation with artist, author, Vaishnava scholar, and astrologer Vraja Kishor.

Having joined ISKCON in 1990, Vraja Kishor pursued formal studies at the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education and spent several years immersed in devotional life and study. His path has also taken unexpected turns—most notably through his time with the Krishna punk band 108, where he helped integrate devotional themes into alternative music culture. Alongside his spiritual and artistic work, he has built a diverse professional background spanning software development and language teaching, before dedicating himself fully to Vedic astrology. He is also a translator of key Vaishnava texts, including work on the Bhagavad-gita, four cantos of the Srimad Bhagavatam, and ongoing translation of the fifth canto as well as the Yoga Sutras.

In this episode, we explore themes drawn from his memoir Train Wrecks and Transcendence—including the arc of spiritual life, relationships, early enthusiasm and later grounding, and the challenge of integrating depth with simplicity. The conversation moves through questions of responsibility, devotion, friendship, family, and the evolving relationship between rigidity and maturity on the spiritual path—arriving at a vision of wholeness that finds the profound within the ordinary.

Tune in for a thoughtful and open exchange that traces a life lived at the intersection of devotion, creativity, and lived experience.

👉 Connect Further with Vraja Kishor
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vic_dicara/
YT: https://youtube.com/@VicDiCaraAstrology

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FROM CONTROL TO RELATIONSHIP: A New Vision of God | Free Radical Podcast ep73 | Sheri Kling 7/1/26
01/07/2026 | 1h 28 mins.
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Sheri Kling—Christian author, theologian, artist, musician, public speaker, and spiritual guide—for a deeply penetrating exploration of the intersections of faith, theology, psychology, science, and the arts.

Drawing from her work as the author of A Processed Spirituality and her passion for helping others move from disconnection and doubt into deeper purpose, passion, and spiritual vitality, Dr. Kling offers profound insights into some of life's most challenging questions. Through her writing, teaching, speaking, and retreat ministry, she helps others engage transformative pathways toward a more vibrant and meaningful faith.

Together, we explore the nature of faith and belief, the reality of crisis, evil and suffering, and what it means to understand these experiences in the context of an all-alluring God. The conversation also touches on music, creativity, spiritual transformation, and the possibility of finding deeper meaning amid life's uncertainties.

This conversation is an abundant feast of wisdom, reflection, and hope—inviting listeners into a deeper and more transformative vision of spirituality. Join us for a conversation that will challenge, inspire, and nourish both heart and mind.

👉 Connect Further with Sheri
IG: instagram.com/sherikling
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@drsherikling
FB: facebook.com/SheriDKling
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The Free Radical Podcast is a creative encounter among like-minded and like-hearted spirits, regardless of their background or affiliation—or even non-affiliation. Following the call of our 21st Century spirituality, we embrace a trans-institutional commitment to spirituality rather than an institutionalized version of it. It is not so much about the demarkation of buildings but the exploration of hearts, not so much about fitting in but about deeply belonging—not so much about mere holiness but about wholeness as well. And it is the freedom born in the fire of these shared hearts who deeply belong to a process of becoming fully whole, fully persons, that creates the sacred space to step into new ways of being, deeper ways of being, radical—to the core—ways of being….and being what?….Being fully integrated individuals, whose humanity contextualizes their spirituality.Swami Padmanabha is an author, monk, and spiritual mentor who has just published his second book, called "Radical Personalism: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion." The format of the podcast is not an interview as much as spontaneous exploration in dialogue, encouraging a multi-trait interdisciplinary method of approaching how we understand something—of looking at it from different angles and perspectives. We don’t expect to agree on everything with each person, but we do expect to use our differences as a way to approach each other, rather than an excuse for further distancing. The time has come to let down the draw bridges and learn how to deeply relate with ourselves, each other, and the world in meaningful ways. This experience of mutual enlightenment can be also called “Collective Introspection.” This joint reflection is probably “the highest form of worship and communion. Restricted to the individual, this power of reflection remains limited and rudimentary. It is only in connection to kindred spirits that we can discover our own depth and wholeness. In other words, the deepest form of reflection can be developed only in communion with others. It is essentially a social phenomenon.” (excerpt from Radical Personalism: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion”). The Free Radical Podcast attempts to invoke sacred space and sacred conversation through deep expressive exchanges with like-minded souls with whom we share one same purpose in mind and heart, that purpose being to align our lives with the loving will of the Sweet Absolute, and to compassionately point to those things that need to be addressed for that miracle to continue happening in each of us. Please join the conversation. It won’t be the same without you.

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