What is Truth?

[@MamaStyles]

John...Lisa here from Canada. 🇨🇦I am fighting for my life with a disease called CRPS,and I have three beautiful daughters I need to be here for.Your videos have been tremedously helpful, beautiful and peaceful.They are the tranquility in my life storm.Ty for your devotion to god and mankind.Bless you and thank you...you are truly a beautiful soul John

[@dterm8526]

Want to wish you all the best during your hard times.

[@michaelevans3097]

Stay strong and keep believing.

[@happyface8488]

You are Eternal love 💜💚💖💜💛💖💟💖💜💚💛💗

[@chrisaustin4115]

Best wishes and love. Have you tried acupunture? Dont sleep on thousands of year old traditions!

[@chrisaustin4115]

Have you tried magnesium treatment? 98% is stored in the body and it can take months to seep in but it can do wonders!!!

[@Amysbiblereads]

I had a really bad day today, I’m sure this angel was sent to my recommended bit for a reason! How amazing is he!

[@SAV1080p]

How do you know it's a dude?

[@99frojo]

By “he” this comment is referring to Jon Butler not to the angel that the comment mentions.

[@thisguy6525]

Chin up.

[@xthexskrillex]

cheer up

[@joantollifson7408]

One of the most profound talks I’ve ever heard. Spoken from Silence. So clear. So complete. So simple. Deep gratitude for you. ❤️🙏

[@greggriffin3114]

Joan Tollifson High praise from an excellent Buddhist lecturer. .....oops, nondualist.

[@nonameavailable6004]

Stranger: 'Excuse me sir, what time is it' ? John: 'the question we ask ourselves... Is stillness relative to what we rather realise as a past moment... Truth is simple... And the answers you've been looking for are in front of you... Is present changing through stillness and truth though? Am I you and me is he who thought him of me but the truth revealed me I'm him with me when feeling like sb else other than him'

[@laurapenhallegon6843]

NoName Available ^ This comment 😂 yesss you deserve more likes

[@0123-y5i]

people joke about jordan peterson like that too lol

[@lehtokurppa7824]

@@0123-y5i The difference is Jordan is incredibly clever

[@Valkonnen]

@@lehtokurppa7824 and has actual facts. this little elf alludes to things that makes no sense and give no answer. He's been hiding from life and relationships, but you are supposed to listen to him?...LOL

[@inncogneato6341]

This ranks as one of the best, most edifying, consciousness-raising talks by John and Phil yet. Many thanks to both of you.

[@lindapendergraft7503]

I feel the peace emanating from this man's being. I wish I was that still inside. Always there are interruptions to my own peace of being in the NOW

[@Ms-ChicaQT]

My heart is feeling renewed by listening and being reminded it is so hard to remember with all of the pressure we have created in our lives..........

[@cptkilgore]

With the never-ending storm of political bickering in the news and social media, your knowledge and wisdom of truth has given me the ability to find the peace in stillness. Thank you from Michigan, USA.

[@leannejones8303]

Hello fellow Michigander!

[@My2Cents1]

"Truth is not something we can understand. It's what we strive to realize."

[@piotrzurawski8452]

What a load of bullcrap.

[@adamperry7222]

Is that true? No.

[@ash4yahwehalmightyandsonye206]

It's actually both. We realize it when it is revealed and we can understand it. Also truth can be given but in most cases truth relies on you to either believe or reject. What I find out to be truth someone else may perceive as my opinion.

[@darrenwolboldtalk2]

Denies truth while simultaneously making a statement we are meant to take as truth ? Seams legit

[@es3700]

It's when we strive no more

[@ryancox5097]

I subscribe to literally zero of the religion stuff here, but what a calm, peaceful voice to listen to. Impossible to stay awake, because these videos are so serene.

[@crisbowman]

@Mr. Meeseeks Why not?

[@caroledevereaux4050]

@Mr. Meeseeks Nothing in that comment says he's an aethiest though? And that's like me saying why do Christians need to always say they're Christians? Like we all follow our own thing so just learn to deal with that. Like I'm an aethiest (yes, I just stated it too) but yet I could happily listen to all of what John's got to say whether it's religious or not, it's called respect my friend

[@Kjca_1998]

Mr. Meeseeks and why do Christians always get so offended about it? 😱

[@micahpoe2119]

@@caroledevereaux4050 yeah I agree, christian here lol. That dude's got some hate. BUT, I will never hesitate to share what the Lord has done for me. Aside from all that if you combined this guy and bob ross i think the internet would break.

[@micahpoe2119]

@Mr. Meeseeks shhhh listen to the sound of you not causing unecesary fuss

[@ReeRee_is_watching_you]

Hi John I'm only 26 years old but I've had some very insightful and tremendously confusing experiences of "enlightening"... And whatever you say resonates deeply with me. Especially that what you call stillness... That never changing presence. That all surrounding and all containing presence... Which at the end of the day is all that is and all that will ever be... Just beautiful. Thanks for somehow validating sth I've never been able to find words for.

[@susanjurcic2207]

We all acknowledge and appreciate John's beautiful voice and wisdom but let's not forget to do the same for this gorgeous man Phil and his unique, calm, soft voice and his deep intellectual, meaningful questions..❤🤗🙏 much love to you both and thank you from Australia once again 🌻

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

I’ve always said Australians are the most perceptive. 😂 Phil

[@robbyblack2699]

John, you have a way of seeing things that really help people with understanding their own problems. Thank you for being a light for some.

[@michaelfoster8530]

Resting in that which doesn't change! Silence! John...thank you. I would never get an explanation like that from anybody in the Church.

[@emmaleadbetter869]

Listening to your talks give me peace and a simple message in this hectic bombardment of information going on around us in this life..thankyou so much from Emma in Norwich U.K

[@mskayy5832]

Emma Leadbetter i feel the same way.

[@maspoetry1]

the interviewer is great. there is loads wisdom in both of these guys. thanks for sharing!

[@judsimonson9087]

We first look inward and then outward.... our projections "create" our perceptions....thank you John and Phil!

[@adityarao8483]

"That which never change , in which every thing changes , body & mind " - Thank you John

[@stacy8535]

John is like the cutest little teddy bear. Would like to give him the biggest hug for helping me on my hardest days❤

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

John has a teddy bear onesy. Phil

[@HavanaGallery]

Perfect video on this cozy, gloomy, rainy evening in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Thank you, John and Phil.

[@FoundingFathers-hb4tj]

Love thee videos. Please don’t stop making them.

[@truthseeker6584]

So much freeing truth in a short video. This video is a gift from Heaven. Thank you so much John Butler for sharing your insights with us!

[@richardhurst8745]

Legend of peace

[@MGTOW-nn9ls]

It is real joy to listen to John Butler`s wisdom. He appears to me like Buddha

[@ozarkpipertony8396]

John 14:6-Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." I appreciate John and Phils sharing so very much and I don't know that its as complicated a question as it might seem at times. Jesus knew that his sheep (disciples) heard and knew "His" voice (in other words they knew "the truth" as it is Jesus. When Pilot asked Jesus "what is truth?" and Jesus looked at him and didn't say anything because if Pilot had "known the Truth" Jesus wouldn't have to say a word because Pilot was looking at the truth.

[@Aum_shantishantishanti111]

It’s like magic . So beautiful .

[@serendipity7956]

Thanks for all John's videos! They helped me so much!

[@caroledrury1411]

A beautiful commentary on observation and as he said I am the clock chimed.

[@susanagricola2367]

Thanks so much these videos always help!

[@paulg.2141]

What some think Jesus really said: I Am the Way, the life and the truth..Is this... I AM "is" the Way, I AM "is" the Truth, I AM "is" the Way.

[@OhYeahRememberThat]

I honestly think that if I was in John’s presence, I would be at complete peace 🙏

[@terrastamps9471]

It's almost embarrassing how excited I get when you release a new video, Phil. Thank you (and John, of course) for sharing John's wisdom, compassion, and stillness.

[@BattleFlanky]

Thank you, as always for your wisdom and tranquility, John.

[@dougspitler6594]

I love your wisdom John. It is great to see that you have have a mystic union with God. I've always enjoyed listening to Christian Mystics explain their experiences of God

[@kyt2614]

big fan of john, from lincolnshire

[@anthonyhudson3540]

Thanks again. Johns wise words and his calm presence always bring me back toward my centre.

[@susanagricola2367]

Thanks John this is just great.

[@goodmornish1984]

His voice is the stillness itself... Serenity.

[@coldvengeance]

I love the videos it speaks to the soul and I just love it I love to hear you both speak and well said John

[@amandinhafreitas]

Beautifully said bro. john!God bless you 2

[@tehfuqizg0inon588]

John butler is my hero! :D

[@swirlingfudge]

John is so lovable, and peaceful, but to be honest he talks in such generalities I can't fully relate or connect. But I'm lulled by the sound of his voice.

[@ronniederrick2765]

Jesus did give us an answer he said I am the way and the TRUTH and the life. So john is right put you faith/Truth in that witch dose not change.

[@jenifaw]

Grateful thanks 💚

[@MrFirstdance2000]

I believe John's memory regarding Jesus last words on the cross are somewhat transposing to what Jesus told his Apostles..."It is finished" (John 19:30) would be the more accurate answer for that however, the thought and sentiment are certainly in keeping with what Jesus had shared over-all!

[@greggdodd5341]

I want to meet him so much I’m literally 25’ minutes away from where he lives......

[@brucesharpe2843]

The videos are great I watch daily and often repeat videos. We have seen the question of ‘what should we be doing’ answered. Which is finding the stillness. But I haven’t yet seen the question of ‘why we are here being answered’. If the world is spirit why aren’t we just spirit? What decided that we would become what we are and what is the purpose of that? are animals the same as us? If the purpose of the universe if for man to find the stillness what was the purpose before man desisted?

[@Jesus_Saves_66]

Let’s put the verse in context “you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free” and lets see what Jesus said: John 8:34 ~ Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Jesus come to set us free from our sins, so that we can become servants of righteousness and start living Holy through the Holy Spirit.

[@OneMan-wl1wj]

Precisely

[@rybaneightsix5085]

Am i a bad person for wanting to watch him bare-knuckle box Bob Ross?

[@CalvinHikes]

Bahahahaha. Made me laugh.

[@nickbull7734]

They wouldn’t fight they would both sit down and talk it through and come out friends😂

[@TheLoStBoYs89]

john: i will strike you down with my stillness bob:i will beat the devil out of you john: oh no i'm a christian there is no devil in me bob: thats a bunch of baloney when i'm done with you there will be no mistakes only you having a happy little accident.

[@chadmichael1916]

Yes dick.lol.

[@darrellborland119]

@RybanEightSix VaeVictis...you are probably within 'normal' range...lol. Just imaginative. Thanks.

[@BrodiniPanini]

John, I have a question, if I may. How happy are you about the life you have lived?

[@sufirodger]

'If this wasn't being recorded, I would say that's peed on my bonfire then!' Brilliant.

[@davidlape4943]

Blessings to you John.

[@FlipMacz]

I think caffeine - the world's revered, legal drug - in the quantities & amount that is consumed - has made it nearly impossible for people to rest, w/feet on the ground, enjoying quietness that John speaks of.

[@frankschalk7790]

The interviewer has a very Captain Kirk look going on

[@shoveyourmaskupyourass959]

It seems logical to think that way

[@fschalk]

@@shoveyourmaskupyourass959 to Spock maybe...but not Kirk ;)

[@Somnogenesis]

It's but a short hop from 'Phil Shankland' to 'Bill Shatner', after all...

[@bangtwister]

KHAN!!!!!!!!......

[@frankschalk7790]

bangtwister I would pay real money for John Butler to scream that at the top of his lungs during one of his ASMR speeches

[@chelseahill2529]

I love these videos, they are so inspired and serene

[@petergoddart4673]

17:10 powerful stuff!

[@19Marc79]

When John talks about that timeless PRESENCE, which is sensed beyond the vision of the eyes, everything except John´s eyeballs blurrs and sometimes even morphs and shapeshifts....If you can relate to what I just wrote, please like my comment ! I wonder if it is a universal phenomenon and not a personal thing...I really sense that John Butler is one of those flutes, which God likes to play on often and for expanded periods of time 😇

[@tmanf22]

John 8:31-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

[@harrymartin684]

17:05 perfectly timed bells

[@GinaAria]

Is anyone else here for the ASMR?

[@الشريفاحمدالرفاعي]

Here sister

[@mad5210]

That's all I'm here for. I pass out before I can get anything from their message.

[@eliascontreras1951]

Angelo D'Aurora lol

[@morrispridgen]

Please already! We know you and others are here for the ASMR.. We knew from the first video , when someone said the same thing

[@eliascontreras1951]

cmp0714 whats with the hate? Chill

[@shoveyourmaskupyourass959]

John butler could potentially save the world by telling us about the rich history of Werther's originals

[@FoundingFathers-hb4tj]

Ok that’s pretty funny 😆

[@MrVara411]

You literally made me LOL. Well done.

[@seannoble8948]

Feet on floor, bottom on chair

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

Wish I'd witness Ron Swanson's reaction to these quips.

[@jacksonharman3484]

Moe Fawkah fr tho😂

[@Awesomevids806]

Thank u jhon for another video bless u brother love u

[@erinhulme131]

@christinekaramol I think you'd appreciate this amazing being's vibe.

[@mrkk4360]

I'm 19. Wish I could meet John and learn some of his wisdom. Our politics are different but deep down life is about truth, God and love. The truth to me is that people and law (rules) are weak. I fear for the future seeing as how my generation are full of depravity. Taking drugs for fun, swallowing condoms for "fun" .. swearing and threatening relatives with no consequence .. we need to learn from the old and wise because the hole is already dug.. it's just a matter of time until we jump in it & can't get back out. Keep up the vids John I'll keep watching until the last pal

[@Arcexey]

Mr Kk A country that allows drugs to be used with rules is a happier, safer and more moral country by the statistics. Social media has a massive side effect of addiction and depression... it isn't like it's gen z or millennial's fault for social media existing. that is the natural progression of civilization. If you want to talk about consequences then it is the previous generations that needs some consequences and to learn some respect. Previous generations let down their guard and let in the corporate presidents, Reagan to Trump. Back then you only needed 1 person working at a shit job to own a house and pay the bills. new generations have zero chance of every owning a home and incomes are now as low as dirt, while corporations make record profits and we're stuck with massive student debt, overcrowding and insane workplace competition. Previous generations, bless them, are ignorant and FUCKED our climate. They lived high off the hog and now we gotta clean up their planet-wide mess. The wisdom comes from learning from their mistakes not from listening to older people.

[@Arcexey]

Mr KK I mean, 'taking drugs for fun.' that is what alcohol is also lol. alcohol's impact has been far far far worse than anything. and it's in every store and marketplace and they propagandize us

[@mrkk4360]

you are part of the problem. I refuse to be weak like you. My living relatives (some) came from extremely poor circumstances and were not educated at all (all they knew was fighting) but they WORKED. It paid off 40 years later. This generation cannot last a week. Statistics?? shut up you absolute tit. Another lefty who lives his life by "statistics" -- no I live by experience of the eye. I have seen drug addicts on the street. Some of my friends have DIED before they were 19 contributed by drugs. The same way guns are "controlled" and yet the cities with the strongest gun laws and highest immigration-support laws have the worst crime statistics. Ohh you won't believe those statistics though will you? DRUGS RUIN LIVES AND CAUSE DEATH

[@Arcexey]

Mr Kklol 'Another lefty who lives his life by "statistics" ' Did you...... really........... just attack someone for using stats and facts??? lolll?? 1. Drugs - I am empathic to people with drug problems and those are very sad. - Those stories however, are *anecdotes.* They are an example that does not represent the big picture. - The reason for people with drug problems is because countries try to ban them. - When you ban drugs.. people still use them (big shocker). They will use them in hiding and unsafe situations using bad drugs. THAT is where addiction comes from. -If you regulate drugs the complete opposite happens - they are safe, addiction drops, and people use drugs less. -In the US, our state Colorado allowed marijuana and (big shocker) marijuana use DROPPED amongst kids/adolescences. -It's the same as alcohol. The US tried to ban alcohol and the same thing happened - addiction and death. -Facts are facts. If you regulate drugs.. less people do them. Less people die from them. -If you block drugs or ban them... more people do them. More kids do them. More people die from them. "and yet the cities with the strongest gun laws and highest immigration-support laws have the worst crime statistics. " 2. Gun laws. In American politics, people know it is a big mistake to try to connect city gun laws to gun crimes because... In the US, if a city puts in gun laws... YOU CAN STILL GET THE GUNS FROM THE NEXT CITY OVER. That's why people attack New York City, Chicago for having gun crimes. But all their guns just come from the next towns over who have no gun laws. The gun crimes have NOTHING to do with strict gun laws. All of the gun crimes commited in those cities - the guns just came from next door!!! The vast majority of Americans want common sense gun regulation: universal background checks. Even America's NRA members want background checks. I own a bunch of guns and love guns. 3. Immigration In the United States, illegal immigrants do far, far, far less crime than Citizens! If you wanted someone to babysit your kid or watch your valuables.. you would be INSANELY safer trusting that to an immigrant than a citizen. "DRUGS RUIN LIVES AND CAUSE DEATH" *unregulated drugs ruin lives and cause death Would you ban alcohol if you could? Alcohol is the real killer of all the drugs. It is the one that has done all the damage and all the death. It is the terror of humans and the companies try to sell it to kids. You gonna ban alcohol? yes? hmm? Remember: gen y and gen z have it much much harder than previous generations. If you were born in the last 30 years it is near impossible to own a house or property anymore by comparison. gen y and z are generations of WAR HEROES in afghanistan and iraq. lol yes go call a generation of war heroes weak. please do that.

[@robbiepeterh]

If you want to meet him go to bakewell church as he's there every day.

[@Stoneballer-bx1zu]

John, when you laugh I find myself laughing along with you.

[@الشريفاحمدالرفاعي]

Imagine A conversation between this man . Morgan freeman and bob Ross 🤦‍♂️🤞

[@chadmichael1916]

It would be like night night .

[@elijahhill6602]

Then we will all sleep FOR GOOD.

[@halthegoat]

Morgan Freeman? Why him😂

[@EdgeOfLight]

I would never wake up

[@mustardketchup]

No

[@Leaving994Me]

...and thy law is the truth. ...all thy commandments are truth. The sum of thy word is truth... Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. Psalm 119:142,151,160 ; John 14:6 ; John 17:17

[@godschild6417]

Melissa amen 🙏🏻

[@glassman8697]

Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life

[@WheelEstate]

He was a quiet man...

[@ChrisSmith-wh6bq]

An artist

[@bwill140]

@@ChrisSmith-wh6bq a craftsman

[@cherylmay1956]

Very conscious of his surroundings

[@NotAnybodyElse]

A landscape artist mostly, at that time.

[@WheelEstate]

*Smacks lips*

[@v__v1187]

The truth is that i love you John butler xD

[@davidwatson4050]

Hi John, Hi Phil. Dave from Leeds here. John, a thought has just occurred to me as I listened to this video. Maybe some people sense this presence by accident and, not knowing what it is, they are scared of it. Perhaps this is what ghosts really are. What do you think?

[@michaelbradley7447]

It's good to hear from an older guy that has a great conditions

[@lodewijklangeweg742]

Jesus gave us two examples of the truth for us to follow, first thinking and saying to the human self: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Then by holding silence after thinking and saying that, instead of further replying to the talk of the human self.

[@lodewijklangeweg742]

God loves us so much, willing that his joy be also in us so our joy be made complete, that He is experiencing everything we experience, as each one of us, be it still in the appearance of the sinful flesh. Thus He has taken on Himself all our sins and our suffering for that as if that were His own. Until He comes to Himself and His Life also in us, entirely to the eternal divine benefit of our soul.

[@deedni42]

Love you !

[@lodewijklangeweg742]

How marvelous to hear God speak so directly through one of His human appearances! Encouraging Himself in us to follow His example given by Him in His appearance as that man. ❤️

[@popperwellb6634]

Phil, I’m pleased you didn’t say what you really wanted,regarding Johns answer to your question, especially considering where you are situated in this video. There would probably been a flash of lightning and all that would be left is your smoking shoes next to your seat! God bless the both of you!

[@Steve197201]

I think they're going to play Don't Fence Me In at this man's funeral.

[@richdorset]

Are you saying suffering is an illusion, or that suffering is caused by our 'flesh bound' short sightedness and that if we all 'saw' each other as part of something greater, then suffering would be a lot less?

[@FroggyTWrite]

hello john, hope you are doing well today! do you ever watch/read/listen to any of alan watts' works? if so, what do you think of his thoughts on the mixing of eastern and western religion? he also talks quite a bit of mysticism in western religion which used to be shunned but now seems to be more widely accepted.. any thoughts on why people are more accepting of mysticism in christanity these days?

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Oneself realised, no longer thinks duality

[@randybackgammon890]

Latest Hypothesis....The present isn't boreing because we're not in it. We're not in in it because it's boreing. That's why humans have dreams and aspirations,which,ironically, make the present bearable.

[@Liquormasterflex]

New drinking game: Take a shot every time John says “flesh”

[@THISXGUY210]

How about when he says "truth".

[@JohnSmith-lj4dd]

How about every lip smack.

[@THISXGUY210]

@@JohnSmith-lj4dd lmao

[@SerPounce23]

Ahhh can't unhear it now ahaha

[@danadolores9557]

❤

[@bumper9429]

Especially profound :)

[@nathanstjohn2920]

I watch his vids before bed. The best!

[@vidguy]

Truth is UNDENIABLE fact, which are objectively accurate

[@michaelbradley7447]

Happy birthday good job thanks for the talk your my new comic

[@cla3189]

Is this filmed using two cameras back to back

[@siah2930]

Judging by the difference in audio quality, I almost want to say they're in two different churches on a video call

[@dorothywarren1441]

There must be a way to improve these subtitles?? If anybody out there is needing them, rather than being distracted by them, please let's make them say the correct thing. Is this KZbin's job??

[@TheKruemeleistee]

He could be a jedi master

[@VenusHeadTrap2]

Is anyone wondering what that cracking noise is? It sounds like what I can only describe as a rickety old chair that pops in to disturb my concentration in all of the videos they film in the church

[@janejones5533]

It’s the sound of the church pews creaking under their weight

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

I for one find it authentic, immersive, and familiar even.

[@bethaniesteph472]

Feeling lucky we have john to give us such great advice.

[@msjaffar102]

Me :👁👁 John :Certainly the best- Me:😴

[@CallOfFuzzy]

Came for John, stayed for the asmr

[@randy7068]

That didn't sound right.......

[@mrkk4360]

Came for cane I caned John

[@UNKN8WN1973]

I'm not religious at all,I'm here for the asmr.......sends me off to the land of snooze every time.....😴

[@Jesus_Saves_66]

sam Muslu well you should repent of your sins and call upon Jesus to save you, so that He can set you free from rebellion and grant you salvation.

[@Tebay71]

“What is truth?” Anything that can be proven

[@dudemonkfish4641]

Truth is what one believes but what is real may be different. Being true to oneself is always a good start.

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

Truth stays constant in presence of change.

[@Jesus_Saves_66]

Dude Monkfish what a strange comment - what is real is truth. Truth is not subjective or selective. Truth is fact and facts don’t care about feelings or emotions of what you feel truth to be.

[@siah2930]

Partly here for the asmr, mostly here because watching men with full beards like John's talk is really mesmerizing. Just look at how it moves when he speaks, I'm hypnotized

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

One day, Josiah, you may have a beard like John if you keep watching his videos long enough. Phil

[@cnrbsmth]

If you see past the veneer, he doesn't say much at all. If anything hes just an undiscovered acting talent.

[@ianhendrytube]

Well well well, we meet again. you like big John aswell eh. Wit you dain on ma fave channel boyo.

[@cnrbsmth]

@@ianhendrytube I don't like this guy

[@ianhendrytube]

@@cnrbsmth in order to be what we are, we must come out of what we are not. Thus. Homosexual. bless you my child. Big john will sort that oot fur us.