Christian Radicalism & Living A Good Life | Russell Brand & Elizabeth Oldfield

A clip from the upcoming Under The Skin podcast with Elizabeth Oldfield - host of The Sacred podcast and director of Theos - a Think Tank who aim to enrich the conversation about the role of faith and religion in society.
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[@normaodenthal8009]

The problem is not imperfect people, but imperfect people who live in the illusion that they are perfect.

[@bladerunnsss3829]

​@@Daddyvader7 The Christian faith implicitly makes clear that humans are flawed and God is the only one who is perfect. The faith is NOT about becoming perfect but about humbly following God's spirit....the Holy Spirit. The British are ridiculously misinformed what the Christian faith is.

[@KraKra-Ah]

@@saxglend9439 Jesus his teachings and rules actually the answer for this problem, mate. Jesus' message is one of love. And I am an atheist. An atheist with Jesus in his heart. It works. It gives you peace and liberates you (the royal 'you'). A true christian person is not the problem.

[@somniato7759]

people seem not to understand what Religion is. It's not about being perfect, but about cleaning yourself from your sins.

[@SnakePliscan]

Self flagellate and say; "forgive them father for they know not what they do"

[@SnakePliscan]

@@somniato7759 Reset and do more of the same till someone who uses logic stops them !

[@1LSWilliam]

Lovely stuff. Being a sincere Christian in my view includes the willingness to be confused. An open mind, a mind open to the fresh blasts of wisdom, must embrace paradoxes, hypocritical actions, and fundamental inconsistency at times. These all belong to the tests of God to get the best out of us.

[@janed5197]

That is funny to me 😂

[@riteasrain]

William Schutter Lol why do Christians always have to bring up "the dealings of god" like we always have to be sinners with a correcting god instead of a benevolent one. Been there done that, so glad I saw the light.

[@1LSWilliam]

@Apollo Osirus No, I have given you a digest of the Wisdom of God as taught in the Bible. Remember Job?

[@1LSWilliam]

@@guy1137 Not at all. God is our loving parent who knows what is best for us and give us tough love when we need it. God also uses the faithful who bear up under these hardahips to witness to non-believers about His amazing power and Grace which sustains them.

[@raidermaxx2324]

"A sincere christian" now thats a fucking hypocrisy and a joke if i ever heard one.. you sincerely endorse a racist president who grabs women by the pussy, lies to all of us everyday, because he has no respect for any of us, not to mention, he doesnt even BELIEVE in GOD. YEt i reckon you support his orange, draft-dodging cowardly ass. Pathetic. Instead of making things better for your "flock" by latching on to this fake "republican" you made things a thousand times worse for all christians in this country, and you will forever be mocked, and never given respect, after your leaders swore allegiance to a traitor, who they claim was appointed by jesus christ our saviour himself. get the fuck outta here, hypocrite

[@ricoparadiso]

Russel i come with love to warn you, Satan is deceiving you. Do not let mans sinful acts tarnish Gods holy Truth. Religion says DO, Jesus says DONE. Their is NOTHING you can do through religion that can grant you salvation. Gods Living Word is just that. Gods WORD, not his religion, religion is mans way of putting their own doctrines and beliefs on top of what God said. Connecting to God and being in a religion are two VERY different things. And no, im not speaking on the false teachings of New Age that teach you to think of yourself as god and worship gods creation in favor of the creator, im talking about an actual personal relationship with the TRUE God of Abraham, of Moses. Repent and Trust in him and you will understand the truths im speaking. I was blinded the same as Russel and many i see in the comments right now. I understand you all want to improve, to find meaning, to find truths. God is the way, connect to him and experience the thing that has been staring you in the face since you were born. Men love to overcomplicate Gods simple words, they cant come to terms with the simplicity of his Love.

[@treeapologetics4431]

Agreed

[@jessejecu3819]

And don’t forget John 3. Unless a man is reborn of God he cannot see or enter the Kingdom of Heaven

[@PatrickCDanna]

Christian radicalization? You're kidding right

[@QualeQualeson]

"We're starting to see the limitations of an increasingly secularized world" - Brand 2019. "God is dead" - Nietzsche 1882.

[@raidermaxx2324]

yea? and waht are those limitations? technology? medical advancements? or just dread, and fear by the non-secular adults who still believe the natural world is governed by a spiteful, vengeful god, who forgives repentent muderers and rapists, but condemns children to eternal hellfire, just for questioning his existence???

[@Daddyvader7]

Brainy McBoltzmannface Isn’t fascinating how far we’ve advanced, in knowledges and technology. How we can word sentences with such wisdom and we use science as our new God? As the end all be all because we only accept the physical. Seems a bit hypocritical to me doesn’t it. You speak because you lack peace of mind , and are angry because of things that have occurred to you. It bothers you that God could forgive ppl who have killed and raped. I’m glad they’re a God that forgives. That doesn’t mean do those things they’re still consequences. But God can forgive. It’s not about ego, it’s about letting go of the ego we branch on to. Looking at these comments of God is dead. God doesn’t exist. All paradigms in a never ending shift for false power

[@matthewscott9376]

QualeQualeson what did Nietzsche really mean when he says that “God is dead?”

[@QualeQualeson]

@@matthewscott9376 Well, since you're piecing together that sentence without any errors, I'm going to assume you know ;)

[@jesterssketchbook]

science is not a religion - if you think that - you have no idea what science even IS

[@nickwoodhouse_22]

1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us

[@raidermaxx2324]

thats pretty gay dude

[@jerrygil1965]

Amen

[@dontgetaboveyourreason]

Why don't you grow some balls and talk about Muslim extremism??? Don't want to upset KZbin? Your so brave

[@genevincent7505]

Right on! Tommy Tommy Robinson!

[@c3cil89]

@@raidermaxx2324 lol.. what deaths are Christians or Christianity responsible for?

[@KathySexton-dl2sx]

I think he has talked about all of it...but I wonder why you are so defensive maybe you need to take a peek inside and find out why...I am not threatened!

[@damienhawker5938]

Each religion has radical elements, although if people are happy and choose to live their life in a certain way that's up to them. In this day and age the amazing thing is that the world is still governed by archaic beliefs

[@c3cil89]

@AMAZING WEALTH No Christianity is a personal relationship between you and Jesus. The church is not necessary to be Christian but I don't agree that Christians act like the Mafia. If so what crimes are they responsible for?

[@Joefest99]

We should oppose the corrupt, not just the “powerful”.

[@MWcrazyhorse]

Amen!

[@brasswirebrush]

Fantastic discussion and fantastic guest. Never heard of Elizabeth Oldfield before but she's great, intelligent, and authentic.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@brasswirebrush - I'm in full agreement.

[@faithvpbrc2489]

Yes she's a brilliant women

[@faithvpbrc2489]

@William Oarlock what do you mean I don't know what you are talking about,?

[@faithvpbrc2489]

@William Oarlock are woman not of God's creation if not then why are woman here?

[@faithvpbrc2489]

Know wonder I went to church and witnessed a woman come to God through God's love

[@Thelivingwordthesword]

Can you go out on the night on the town and be Christian yes it’s how you carry yourself treasure your vessel you can be conscientious while your out and be mindful of what you are doing. Can you ride a Harley and look and still be Christian yes is it a sin to wear certain garments no . The question you ask yourself do you value your spirit and soul? Are you willing to resist the crowd. Are you brave enough not to cave in to peer pressure which is hard to do are you willing to think independently or are you part of the mind hive where everyone thinks the same and allow themselves to be influenced by “social influencers in other words being a sheep

[@raidermaxx2324]

you mean like how all christians support a president who not only doesnt believe in god, but is the biggest criminal, liar and sexual deviant the oval office has ever seen, just because they are tied to the republican party??

[@seablue5]

@@raidermaxx2324 Do you really believe this is true? How did you discover that all Christians behave this way? Is this an obtuse expression of a deeper antagonism you have had with Christianity in the past?

[@raidermaxx2324]

@Kill Team Charlie LOL www.vox.com/world/2017/10/2/16396612/las-vegas-mass-shooting-terrorism-islam i got more, how many "citations" you want, yokel??

[@raidermaxx2324]

@@seablue5 HEy, you got any response to that MuSTARD BOY?

[@seablue5]

@@raidermaxx2324 Yes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@onehappydawg]

Either Jesus was who He claimed to be or He was a lunatic or a liar but he can’t just be some kind of a good moral teacher or wise guru to take out of context and add bits a pieces to your philosophy. 34Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, 35but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. 36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. 39We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, 40God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen- 41not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. 42And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” ~ Book of Acts chapter 10 There is no middle ground with Jesus. You either believe that He is the Son of God and will judge all people or you do not. Jesus made unambiguous truth claims.

[@roxyfoxyyy7]

I do enjoy this dialogue but People miss the big picture on what Jesus did as He was here. I don’t understand why they totally miss out on the supernatural aspects of it. Jesus actually healed people instead of wanting “universal healthcare” he fed over 5000 people by a tiny amount of food. This shows that he didn’t need the worlds system to live life and live it abundantly. It goes beyond what the physical eyes can see and probably goes along the lines what scientist are just beginning to find out about quantum physics. So I think the term “doing greater works” is talking about the supernatural that He performed giving people the hope and realization that God our Father wants the best for us. Salvation (Sozo) doesn’t mean getting a ticket into heaven but means, deliverance, emotional and physical healing. And we can’t look to the worlds system to rescue us but to God. This is the only way we can exit the matrix. I think people get very confused about what Jesus actually did. He didn’t want a socialism or capitalism but He gave us the keys to walk above all of that so we didn’t have to be a slave to any world system. we can overcome this world because He did.

[@phatheffer3439]

I was a winner in every sense of the term growing up in the 90's. I excelled at sports, theatre and creative writing and loved every second of it. The church however told me that my focus was in the wrong direction, even though i was happy and they told me that to live a more meaningful and spiritual life i needed to focus more on the holy book. Needless to say they slowly destroyed my confidence and self-esteem until i was just a lost, miserable human being. I despise religion and how it feels the need to break people down and force people into a particular mindset. Best thing i ever did was getting away from the church and its babbling dictatorship and fraudulence.

[@thomasrudnicki4416]

Love this chat. You’ve both made numerous points that resonate with me. I am saddened at times at the small number of people with whom I can have these types of open minded conversations without someone becoming highly offended or entirely put off by the topic. Thank you for this window into sane and welcome discourse over topics that truly matter. Best to you!

[@Thelivingwordthesword]

You can be Christian and wear urban clothing yes

[@mwsands9155]

In a time of such division and vilification, it is like a breath of fresh air on a fail afternoon (today, in fact) to hear this amicable, brilliant discussion. It literally made me weep. Beautiful!

[@williamoarlock8634]

Two out-of-touch idiots prattling.

[@mwsands9155]

@@williamoarlock8634 It's called a conversation.

[@williamoarlock8634]

@@mwsands9155 Two out-of-touch idiots having a totally empty conversation, then.

[@MariaRileyMusings]

🌟Grace🌟 forgiving and forgiveness, kindness and love... The imperfections are the proof of the need for salvation.

[@MariaRileyMusings]

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[@Lalaleina]

Russell Brand is addicting to watch. Listening to him speak is a breath of fresh air

[@frenchiegonewild7264]

Maybe you can help me out and give me some tips on what to improve on my channel

[@reegee2729]

for once your chest was covered , and you then uncovered your shoulder for pure distraction......what's going on , Russell? whenever theres a brilliant woman in your midst? [look what happened to you when Brené Brown came for an interview......you looked very well btw ] but remember, we are all watching all the time........I really love you though, brother !

[@kkman4053]

Jesus didn't challenge power structures. Jesus said to Pilate "My kingdom is not of this world".

[@kkman4053]

@Abe Cedeefgee But he doesn't challenge or even recognize the power structures. He was unconcerned with him. All he was concerned about teaching the principles of love and truth.

[@seenochasm7101]

Really, really liked this one Russell. Thank you.

[@sparshparimoo]

Social anxiety isn’t ‘storytelling’. It’s neurological, built on evolution. Other animals have social hierarchy anxiety too.

[@northernpunx1978]

mmm my personal anxiety as a punk rocker for 25 years in a society built on control is a story that no one wants to hear and then admit to believeing it cuz truth is never fun to hear if you avoid the truth. I wasn't always neurotic, society by design caused my mental health issues. Can't widdle it down to evolution(I wish). Societies leaders create these false narratives to keep freedom of thought the enemy.

[@sparshparimoo]

Todd Rocket I didn’t say anxiety wasn’t real. Trauma can cause all kinds of issues, and life isn’t easy for anything alive. But he mentioned that anxiety over hierarchy is because of society and that’s not the entire truth. Hierarchy is part of the animal kingdom, and wanting to be high on the ladder is built in by evolution for survival. U can’t just ignore biology. When u feel bitter if ur peers do better than you, while you stay low on the social hierarchy, it’s neurological wiring, not just storytelling. We keep telling ourselves that we’ll be perfect if we just have the right thoughts, and when we eventually fail, we blame society. Not everything is society’s fault. We’re fighting a lot of biological coding. Sometimes the lizard brain will win. The cortex will fail. It’s ok. Forgive ur self and carry on. Don’t pretend it’s all because of social oppression. It’s not.

[@northernpunx1978]

@@sparshparimoo You didn't disagree with me, as I, also did not disagree with you...A didn't and a did not oops... hence the annoying wonder of evolution possibly lol. Where would your blameless finger point if you were forced to have to point? ps Im also a First Nations Canadian with many dead relatives due to ....non social oppression? Only curious.

[@ancatudor]

@@sparshparimoo yes, but unlike the animal kingdom, society invents hierarchical "norms" as it pleases in order to guide the plebs into certain, chosen directions.. to keep people busy and blind ..in order to profit and survive without being detected . word I wanted to use was artificial .

[@sparshparimoo]

Anca T u make society sound as if it were outside of you and me. It’s not. There is no central planning. All social hierarchies organize themselves organically into the haves and have nots. It’s not a conspiracy. It’s how different people react differently with the problem of survival.

[@bobcratchet3736]

What would the world look like if every self described Christian adhered to the teachings of Christ?

[@PhilipMcAdam]

Life should not be that hard. It should be very simple. We really do not need to get lost in this mental maze that most people try to weave. We should live our lives the best way we can, with empathy and consideration for others. We do not need to get lost in religions for this. I feel too many people over complicate that which should be so simple.

[@praywithoutceasing2966]

Culture is not your friend, we live in a fallen world people, JESUS is the way 🙏🏼😇💙

[@_Cato_]

William Oarlock So edgy, do you still possess your extremities?

[@lailawabi-sabi1202]

I went to an organic plantation and got really jealous of the farmer. He gave up on working with snobbish garden designers who were never happy. He was tan and smiling all the time and among beautiful plants and flowers all day. Never heard of him, no insta, no Facebook, a humble and happy guy. From that day on, I understood the expression having the time of your life.

[@dansumigawa1414]

All life is an illusion! All is energy and light! What we lack is the realization that we live in a world that doesn’t have to be as materialistic as it is! He who dies with the most, still dies! How you treat people is who you are! Be kind to all!

[@rainbow72878]

I love myself so deeply, that it would bring me great joy to sit at the table with you, and share grapes.

[@jlee111776]

Does anyone else see what her fingers are doing while she talks? She has a stress induced disorder.... but instead of her focusing on how she needs stress disorder therapy. She focuses on how everyone else processes stress..... so strange and not ideal for anyone's life. It's not religious and is not fundamental to any ism...... she actually has a stress disorder that needs therapy......

[@NikkiDocherty74]

I believe in a creator, God but I'm not Christian or religious at all. I don't think we all need to believe the same thing to have respect for other people and their rights. I don't like it when people push their ideologies to make other people conform.

[@innconspicuous]

Dignity, morals and honor are lost in my generation, and when I voice this the internet collective outrage culture assumes first that I am a man and then that I am an incel. I am neither. I'm not religious. I have absolutely no problem with beautiful women showing off their assets or using their assets for gains. What pisses me off is specifically is the females who use their bodies (breasts on display AND actively flirting with the audience in sexual ways, sending out alerts saying the flash their tits if so many people show up to a stream.. things like this.) and then turn around and pretend to be outraged when they attract the kind of person who is attracted to that kind of behavior. Usually they will take a screenshot of a viewer message asking for sexual things and lose their s*** on some form of social media condemning the person in an open forum. I am not saying the person they are condemning is worth defending because that usually is not the case. My experience is if you then question that person, very simply ask," if you act a certain way why do you expect any different? " Holy hell the shitstorm you will invoke. Almost every time this conversation has come up that I've seen the other party will quickly answer my question, by stating that I personally said they should be raped. I am not kidding. So when it comes to morals and honor and dignity we as a society can't even begin to question why these things are lost on us. If I question this I am wishing rape on women. Why? Why bother having an intellectual conversation with anybody anymore?

[@jakeschwartz2514]

Because we need to remind others that good people are still here, albeit mostly silent, and are looking for vocal witnesses to remind the world of its delusional state. I'll stand up if you will!

[@innconspicuous]

@Drill Sergeant Dharma I in no way want this to come off across as mean. I welcome open debate. what does your comment have anything to do with what I said or questioned? Also I work in the medical field and have seen too many people died due to "alternative medicine". It just happens when you work in Cancer care, people have freedom of choice and they do choose "Chinese medicine" or other alternatives often enough. These people more often than not die. Guess who's more likely to die of anything blood loss related? Jehovah's witnesses. And it just comes down to the spiritual beliefs. So pretty much for my personal experience you cannot pray a terminal illness away. Therefore what you said at the end there could more less be taken as offensively ignorant.

[@innconspicuous]

@Drill Sergeant Dharma I said I wasn't religious that doesn't mean I'm not spiritual. 😁

[@serenapatterson9948]

The Holy Bible is the one TRUE WORD OF GOD ... Its the sword of god ... the beast 666 - WWW is the word of satan . its the sword of satan... so make your choice choose wisely ... Jesus is the Lamb of god He sacrificed himself to pay for the sin of the world all we have to do is accept his chairity.. almost everything has been revealed now... how can you still claim to not believe the bible...

[@seablue5]

When it comes to practical solutions of 'what do we do about it?', I think the answer is staring us in the face, so to speak. We must ask the questions and continue the dialogue ie. understanding of others and comprehension of our collective perceptions. Once we stop seeking to share our perceptions and simply talk at each other, then we have ceased to dialogue and progress has halted. How can we structure society to do that effectively? Technology has given us some great tools. The creative use of that technology in a podcast format is part of that evolution of discussion about our perceptions. I now know how two other people see things in the world. My comment will communicate my views to others. All who participate in the dialogue are brought a small step closer to universal understanding.

[@raidermaxx2324]

except when that same technology is used to isolate people in a closed loop, in which they injest the same propaganda, spread it amongst each other, and keep totally separate from their neighbors, due to a political schism, burning even hotter from the gasoline thrown on it by our leaders and social media moguls as they seek to divide us further, to profit off of our division.

[@gstar364]

The task of humanity is to eradicate suffering, if we can see the chain of suffering and remember that if we respond to cruelty with resentment then that is how we fall, if we were to realise like Christ did on the cross that these people are victims too, the consciousness development movement, we can have the humility to take everything we can from what we have learnt in these frameworks

[@grahammoffat9752]

When Russel Brand was much calmer and more considerate, not wildly spouting left/right populist rhetoric in ranting raving lunacy…….

[@TheThomasShow]

i forgot i should of read it in a propoganda book instead of hearing in my heart whats good and bad the bible just confirmed it its all about the teachings of jesus jbowing whats good and bad it gives me a guide to live by rather than do as thought will be the whole of the law because if that was the case which it is then makes sense of the self orientated society we live in jesu said look after your brothers and sisters and you wont need to look out for yourself

[@danielinnicg2114]

As adults we think to much in general none of this living the good life shite is actually nescessary when you let go of the fact you have no control over anything in your life and choose a childlike view of the world then you step back and watch ppl literally destroying there bodies and souls to try and fit in with a society that has literally sold you a dream

[@1LSWilliam]

Oldfield is really strong here.

[@elizabethvansciver5975]

@Davey Badman sorry. This is not Elizabeth. She will be back home soon

[@progressivenews8506]

russel... get a job

[@Daddyvader7]

No amount of science could ever replace the possibility of a God. We say if god is all powerful he is not all good. If god is all good then he is not all powerful. Can’t you see these statements are flawed and egotistic. We fear control, can’t accept what reality gives us so we search for answer amongst the stars. Our love for science is our religion. Our end all be all. Philosophy is our religion. You see. It’s all the same but wrapped in a different false exterior m. As a Christian, you see how lost everyone is as you were. Not because you have any cosmic knowledge, but because your filter becomes focused m. Of course the radical realistic thinking of a God can’t exist ect because of a b and c as Russell days and then using studies to show why ppl created god is very very contradictory in nature to a physical view of the world m. Sad and lost. When it goes much deeper than that

[@carolgayfagerhaugh1969]

so. . she believes the scriptures/bible. . . but she doesn't believe the end of the 'narrative' of it's story. . . ? ' I live in the tension of that all the time?' ~ Elizabeth Oldfield , I believe many do. . but why can't they believe that it can be possible. . it does seem that the conversation is leading to that. . . sounds like somebody needs more faith to believe so. . . what will it take . . . ? 'I think power needs challenging, and but I don't know how you do it well. .. ? ' Elizabeth Oldfield. .. . what about challenging your own power first and asking God to back you up based on the dictates of your heart. . ?

[@saraswati999]

What we consider winners and losers in worldly terms are still on the same boat until if and ONLY IF liberation from this material world is reached and yes it can be reached pretty closely while still bound to the gravitation of this planet . Christianity teachings heavily distorted by early political establishments not much of actually teachings have survived perhaps in some gnostic gospels or nag hamadi library everything was meticulously destroyed in ancient libraries

[@keysersozefede]

Not beliving in any supernatural stuff doesn't mean that people don't want social structures, support nets or any direction in life. You just make your own purpose in life. I'm atheist but certanly I have some values coming from christianity (compassion, love) because I think they fit me. Some other of my values and belief come from other philosophies.

[@mariaroxanna5100]

Elizabeth Oldfield - girl crush 😍

[@mariaroxanna5100]

Because she’s smart and what she said makes sense

[@blahdelablah]

@@saxglend9439 The English language is a multifaceted creature, perhaps you'll be better off perusing the next copy of the English dictionary you can find and find joy in the discovery of new uses of words you've previously overlooked.

[@blahdelablah]

@@saxglend9439 Why is it wrong?

[@blahdelablah]

@@saxglend9439 So if I adore someone this could be harmful? Wow, I didn't know that! Thanks for the lesson Dongvale.

[@blahdelablah]

@@saxglend9439 Crush = a brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable.

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

We often learn by scaffold. We use what we know about a thing to guide and to build on that knowledge with new things. Approach people with what they already know and add rather than detract from their point of view. Allow them to do the same to you, then see where the truth shakes out.

[@erickane7093]

Google or KZbin ‘We Are Maunakea’ Hawaiian Aloha ‘Āina in the face of ultimate hypocrisy of America’s Justice,

[@lukec175]

Hypocrite

[@soulsearchermusicsavedmyli3860]

Hello Russell iam 23 years old from australia and i lost my grandpa and a Auty last year and it's gave birth to me becoming spritual the idea that I can ask them for strength to get through the hard times is something iam really interested in. And I have a deep urge to connect with him and to listen to spiritual conversations and I have always been a seeker for truth. Russell can you please do more videos about grief and loss of family members and how to keep the spiritual connection with them strong

[@johnsaltzohuigin6660]

Raise your hand if you think the word trews is a derivative of the word true! Yeah I don't need your opinion on god. Thanks.

[@dlwseattle]

You must withdraw from society there is nothing about society that will benefit us those who choose to engage do so to become that which they act like they are rejecting

[@bgoodfella7413]

This discussion makes me think of JOKER again. What would Jesus think of Arthur Fleck?

[@seablue5]

I would say he would ask him to forgive and repent, which would be a practical starting point for turning things around.

[@BrotherTree1]

In my opinion, we don't have to make things perfect or better with some grand picture that we hope to achieve in record speed of time (ie. Unless it's quite visbly and evidently a life threatening emergency that requires immediate attention or the situation will get worse very quickly). It doesn't work like that because as far as we know, convenience (in my opinion, is very much a biological instinctual drive for material reliance for "quick fix survival" with avoidance/invalidation/numbing of emotions such as pain) isn't the one and only driver, value or barometer to measure the quality and integrity in the resolution of life's constant insufferable problems. Not only can it feel and be overwhelming and psychologically challenging but it can also be unsustainably risky and detrimental for our existence, purpose and wellbeing (and perhaps is the meaning and reason why it feels so overwhelming and demotivating to achieve grand goals with grand, convenient speed). I think it's more sustainably constructive and healthy in just having to start on making the seemingly (as far as we know) inevitable terrible things... well... less terrible than they already are FIRST before we emerge and merge with a bigger picture,ie. The destination (as it's constantly evolving in some level or another as we journey our various paths). Start with the smallest, less overwhelming step first. Dip half of your toe in the water and experiment lightly. Reduce and/or manage rather than eliminate. Acknowledge and validate rather than banish or ignore. We can't eliminate/remove without damaging other things or the same exact matter we're trying to eliminate/remove first. I think we are so far away from this at the moment from this big step and it's definitely not some push of a button that makes it all disappear. That's not an optimal way to go and we've seen this happen over again like running into a brick wall constantly as far as we can see. It's like getting a level 1 character in a game to try and beat a level 800 boss. That's ridiculous in my opinion and the consequences are self-evident with the ongoing worsening of suffering and the management/use of suffering to contend it. For me, if in doubt, turn towards balance and a search for peae on all dimensions on a physical/hedonistic, psychological and spiritual/eudaimonistic level - and derive your own unique, balanced path from these foundations. I think that predicates morality and other personal intrinsic values such as trust, honesty, kindness, love, loyalty, generosity, respect, non-final judgement, validation, support, growth, evolution, openness to learning and perspective, etc. And we don't have to believe in God or any other religion or construct, label, etc. per se - whether we believe they're true and exist or not (it's just more conceptual and understandable to articulate matters verbally and behavourally in this manner at the very "bottom line" of it) - to develop your path of "enlightenment" and wisdom... because at the heart of it, it still pertains to the intrinsic values of wellness, peace, strength and transcendence by listening to our feelings with helpful intent for oneself and for others.

[@kreatemajik1624]

Hey Russell, you should have Mark Passio on your channel. Watch his presentation called 'Fake Ass Christians'. Here is his website whatonearthishappening.com

[@johng8040]

The "good life" may be a lie, but the "simple life" is an even bigger lie, and just as much of a racket by narcissists with the most.

[@silverboots2934]

What the hell is she talking about around 3.10 - 3.20 - I'm a Brit that lives in NY & people allways judge on status, & what you have & who you know , she's in La Lal land. And Russell laughs it off , what a joke.

[@yogibear3982]

Silver Boots that may depend on where you live in New York, and why you are there. Be aware that many of us see you as living in and enjoying a horrible dystopian version of how most of us would prefer to live our daily lives.

[@elliotperkins3344]

This is amazing!!! Well done mr. Brand

[@Sisterlisk]

Her body language is screaming "Fuck me Russ!" and it's making him uncomfortable. Anybody else see that?

[@Sisterlisk]

@Katie Damen He was flattered perhaps. Probably thought it was tacky of her to do it in such a public manner. I'd agree.

[@iainmacinnes1660]

Hundreds of millions of people do suffer. Not because they have defined themselves as losers, it’s because they are driven into poverty by the rich and privileged who have organised the system that way.

[@foortprintz]

Love your content, very calming and good to sleep too.

[@mikdoc1]

What she hangs on her neck?

[@tekannon7803]

Dear Mr Brand and Ms Oldfield, Thank you Mr Brand for your endless struggle to bring to the forefront issues that confront us all. What I would like to ask - because I don't know, and I don't want to judge -- What I want to ask is if both of you adhere to the Christian faith? Do you believe for example that Jesus did exist? I am torn to pieces by faith, because it doesn't seem to be backed up by historical facts. Also, and I have tried this with my Muslim friends, who by the way must believe every word in the Quran or they can be killed! I ask them to they really believe that when Muhammad died that he rode a winged horse into Heaven like it says in the Quran? All of them have a sudden need to go to the loo or Something, because they know it's absurd but they want to go home and have a life. Christianity shows itself out of touch when in the Gospels when Jesus is asked why his Disciples don't wash, for example, and he defends it by saying something like it doesn't matter if they do and in turn showing that he is on the same page as bronze age people as far as hygiene is concerned. People died like flies of dysentery, and a host of other illnesses directly linked to personal hygiene, but Jesus never told his followers to not drink tainted water or not to do things that could have saved countless lives. He was a God-man, and he should have known what was potentially poisonous that his followers were imbibing. Equally, there is no mention of the Holy Birth, Mary, Joseph, Bethlehem, Nazareth etc., in the epistles the so-called earliest writings of the Christian Church. What is amazing is of the 75 historians alive at the time of Jesus' supposed Ministry, there is no mention by any of them of a Holy Man doing miracles. What say you?

[@Baraborn]

The sad thing about this world is one of the best identifiers of a good person, is SOME religious background. But as we all know that leads to even more confusion. Confusion is the best we can hope for.

[@AndyMacaskill]

Look up commentaries on the stories you're paraphrasing. You'll find what is meant that way.

[@paulducharme60oo]

Righteousness does not and has never meant "being good". It has always and always will be the act of being "right" or correct or logical. Sometimes doing what one might believe as evil is really and truly the right thing to do if it causes a logical and good outcome. RETHINK RIGHTEOUSNESS! Perhaps it will change your mind of why things are the way they are. Perfection is a lie that even God admits to. Gold only becomes pure whilst being put through hell.

[@devilsadvocate1338]

Everyone is suffering winners and losers

[@robertelliott2216]

Would I be correct in thinking that one of the fundamental beliefs of being a christian is you have to accept Jesus was god's son?If so what about all the humans who lived and died long before Jesus was born?How do they get into heaven?Magic wizards who live in the sky do not exist.Sorry about your fairy-tale.

[@natashasemrau3670]

Bells are ringing for me and my significant other! It was a bit easier when we all believed in God or gods. Because it put limits on some people who could have gone full force bat shit crazy. But some people don't have limits, and never did. Doing the best thing for everyone is not fun, because often you are left out. Well it's close to the end of my life, and what have l done. When l compare myself to others, l haven't done much. But l am a person who has many many disablities. But few people understand that, or respect the difference between you and a so called normal person. It's not like l am stupid, but today's tech is a test. So much fun !!! Till you post again, bye Russell!🍁🦃🎃💜🍁🦃🎃💜🍁🦃🎃💜🍁🦃🎃💜🦃🍁🎃💜🍁🦃🎃💜🍁🦃🎃💜🍁🦃🎃💜🍁🦃🎃💜🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃💜💜💜💜💜💜🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@natashasemrau3670]

Thank you Russell for being a true blue person!!! Thank you for Highlighting my comment. I am glad to say l might have a couple of situations that may workout for me. I am going to do the best l can, and l will keep you informed of any victory that comes my way. I hope we all have many many victories coming up in our lives. Blessings be!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃💜🕊🎃🍁😍🦃

[@sharon94503]

I wonder what the talk is at the dinner table? Noticed Russell hasn't been wearing his wedding ring of late.

[@xzonia1]

I'm sure they're fine. Many people take off their wedding rings before exercising to avoid damaging the ring or hurting themselves, and I'm guessing he does this too and just doesn't always remember to put it back on before starting his podcast.

[@charliechase7390]

That old chestnut. Forgetting to indicate wedlock

[@return2innocence221]

Liz the grape assassin!

[@dulcelatina214]

Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. ....Massage face and all to remain youthful and it also cleans your lymph nodes keeping you healthy, home and cars filters changed frequently is important too, knowledge is the cure, learn teach care, the future of earth and the inhabitants is in our hands...

[@wathadubonnet748]

This would be a tough debate to engage in and not offend. Therefore, it becomes a discussion of strategy, how best to achieve the goals and objectives of this conversation. You walk away wondering what she wants, what she needs.

[@amerudi111]

Listening from Kenya

[@thedarkness111]

Hen someone unironically uses the term 'the patriarchy'. 😂😂 I guess this woman has two faiths...

[@i-ian6268]

Elizabeth moves around like bill gates.

[@Blurbbox]

More!!!

[@dawnanncampbell]

I couldn't help but be struck by the mirroring of their body language in this interesting discussion - anyone else notice this?

[@yogibear3982]

Now that was a wonderful discussion about things that really matter. Thank you Russell and thank you Elizabeth. If you both wanted to continue this discussion publically I think it would be a lovely positive thing, as against all the dread and angst we are being fed by the capitalist media

[@Fruitbits]

Collective identity defined by location is no more than a random group tryna prevent natural disasters that rarely happen anyway

[@andycochrane4131]

No, it’s not a lie. Just another way to realise through suffering that you already have everything you will ever need within you. All roads lead to Rome!

[@faithvpbrc2489]

Living the high life depends on the individual person , I think the question should be about a person's spirituallty and what do they believe like not telling anyone that you are pregnant with twins and leaving it to God to do the dirty work to tell him no you sweetheart you tell him ❤️

[@mohamedosama3687]

please would you translate your videos to arabic ?..thank you very much

[@agathaeagle2495]

When you have a haircut I’ve heard the term you’ve had your ears lowered so what term if any is there when one gets their beard trimmed?

[@ralphington8441]

Agatha Eagle having their jaw widened

[@rbradhill]

jeez man you're about to fry the mic. loved the point of retelling the story... kinda perrenialist, or phrased as manifesting transcendent tropes; those called 'Ascended Masters,' Christ, Buddha, etc... definitely seems to mirror many modern awakenings, including a number of brilliant artists and comedians (subversive healing coming into the forefront) the tragedy is so many falling by the wayside upon being misled by the half blind and thinking that's just the way. whether darkening for personal gain or weakening out of fear, they stop pursuing and tell themselves that's all there is.

[@johnknight3529]

How absurdly hypocritical to speak as though a Christian is doing something wrong by seeing the world as complex, with real live bad things and people in it, corruption, liars, and so on, rather than acting as though it's all a mirage of some sort, and that Jesus told us to be idiots who say nothing about what he himself condemned and warned of . .

[@cazino4]

Radicalised behaviour, in ANY FORM, is generally not productive and almost always counter-intuitive since it all too often overshadows the cause or plight of the very individuals it seeks to call attention to.

[@seenochasm7101]

Could you clarify this in more detail?

[@josiahfehlauer]

Serious vibes in this clip...you felt that??

[@kashu66]

Very good, but may I suggest Russel you read "John Henry Newman" - you will be surprised!

[@kanglongshankz3313]

Despite your past conflicts, it would be very interesting to hear you talk with Peter Hitchens on morality and community

[@return2innocence221]

I love her 💜 💙💚💛 it's so true that the Bible can be interpreted in many ways... people see what they want to see 👀

[@jesterssketchbook]

the bible was written by desert dwelling superstitious ppl 2000 years ago .... its just a book.......

[@pietaval]

Yes it is in the deep relationships that we flourish and we have to keep valuing that.

[@daithiocinnsealach1982]

3:04 That awkward laugh. I think he has thought that...

[@errolmargiela1261]

I think maybe he has, but he realised how stupid it was

[@janed5197]

Sorry it gets worse 😱 let's contemplate our navels pleases or common sense !

[@bw9768]

You should interview Justin Paul Abraham!

[@jccusell]

Might as well 've been describing progressive radicals.

[@nicktronson2977]

If "Christians" did even bigger miracles than Christ did, as this is a promise of Christ Himself in the Gospel, would they still be labelled as "radicalised?"

[@johnwayne7476]

Nick Tronson the ones oppressing the good are The descendents Of Nimrod they hung Christ, Jesus said” As they hated me they will hate you likewise “ also “ any man who does not push himself so hard his lungs( lights) burn like fire( from exhaustion) is not fit to follow me” research my fathers side of my family they were called the Benzintine. Knights. Germanic knights who brought order to a world in the dark ages. They established worship. Of one GOD and a sacrifice that created a new day . Much different from the past.

[@roxyfoxyyy7]

Nick Tronson what do you mean by miracles though? Jesus actually healed people instead of wanting “universal healthcare” he fed over 5000 people by a tiny amount of food. This shows that he didn’t need the worlds system to live life and live it abundantly. It goes beyond what the physical eyes can see and probably goes along the lines what scientist are just beginning to find out about quantum physics. So I think the term “doing greater works” is talking about the supernatural that He performed giving people the hope and realization that God our Father wants the best for us. Salvation (Sozo) doesn’t mean getting a ticket into heaven but means, deliverance, emotional and physical healing. And we can’t look to the worlds system to rescue us but to God. This is the only way we can exit the matrix. I think people get very confused about what Jesus actually did. He didn’t want a socialism or capitalism but He gave us the keys to walk above all of that so we didn’t have to be a slave to any world system. we can overcome this world because He did.

[@roxyfoxyyy7]

Abe Cedeefgee I totally agree!!

[@sebeo]

I do sometimes wish that you would explain things in simpler words so us that haven't gone to uni know what your on about 😁

[@justahumanbeing.709]

Russell is self educated. He only studied drama in higher education and got kicked out.

[@frenchiegonewild7264]

Not only do I love your style Russel but i love your content too"! Hopefully one day we shoot something together

[@royplumber]

rejection self pity jealously & envy with fear removed and these things out your life. Thats Radical but it is good for your spirit and soul/body. Why do you Russel have to come across like a pompous philosopher

[@Joonasaurus1]

I love losers, I love the under dog, far more interesting to talk to

[@totipark54]

I am considering the benedict option

[@patternbreak360]

this video really was a force that allowed me to clarify my will today; god thank you so much for that.

[@teallevi823]

Russell please watch sadhguru