Lesson 2: Part 2 - Reflections - The Power of Free Will, Responsibility and Divine Joy

Lesson 2: Part 2 - Reflections - The Power of Free Will, Responsibility and Divine Joy

Author: Lauren Lewey, Israel Joy July 11, 2025 Duration: 33:55

In this episode of the Way of Mastery podcast, hosts Lauren and Israel delve into profound themes of free will, divine joy, and the journey of self-discovery. They explore the nature of misery and creation, the importance of vulnerability and self-honesty, and the primal urge for safety and survival. The conversation emphasizes the significance of courage in the face of fear, the mastery required in assisting others, and the embrace of abundance and joy. Ultimately, they discuss the necessity of letting go of the past and taking responsibility for one's own creative power.

We are created in the image of God and have complete free will.

True happiness comes from aligning with the voice of God.

The journey involves unlearning and reclaiming our power.

Self-honesty is essential for personal growth.

Misery often stems from a commitment to fear and separation.

Failure is an illusion; it is a gift for growth.

Vulnerability and self-honesty can transform our experiences.

The primal urge for safety can lead to destructive patterns.

Courage is necessary to face fears and embrace change.

We must take responsibility for our own creative power.

"I am as God created me to be."

"God wants us to be happy."

"You will never cease to be."


Lauren Lewey and Israel Joy guide The Christian Mystic Podcast-Yeshua’s Way, offering a deep and practical exploration of Christian mysticism that feels both ancient and immediately relevant. Their conversations are grounded in specific texts and practices, primarily "The Way of the Heart" and the Aramaic Lord's Prayer, which they approach not as historical artifacts but as living maps for inner transformation. Each episode unfolds as a reflective dialogue, where these long-time teachers and students of the Way of Mastery share from their direct experience. You’ll hear Lauren’s unique background as a Certified Somatic Sex Educator and facilitator with the Prison Yoga Project and military communities weave together with Israel’s perspective as a long-standing channel for Yeshua. This blend creates a rare space where intellectual understanding of mystical principles meets embodied, felt-sense practice. The podcast consistently bridges contemplation with tangible tools, incorporating their shared expertise in Breathwork and somatic modalities informed by Internal Family Systems. It’s less about abstract theology and more about how these teachings reshape daily life from the inside out. Listening feels like being invited into an ongoing, compassionate inquiry into what it means to walk a path of heart-centered awakening, with all its challenges and grace. Their combined voices make the mystical accessible, focusing on integration and the direct knowing that comes from a committed spiritual practice. This is a podcast for those seeking a grounded, experiential, and deeply personal encounter with the core of the Christian mystical tradition.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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