Saturday, April 27, 2019
Friday, April 26, 2019
Eric Pratt Utah Police Officer Being a Cop and an Ex-Mormon in Zion P2
Eric joined us on Books in Heinessight to discuss his transition from being a “radical” Mormon or Latter-day Saint to a life of atheism and how it came about.
I spent three years working as a correctional officer at the Utah State Prison before becoming a patrolman for a rural police department in the middle of nowhere, Utah. I served as a member of SWAT and also as a narcotic interdiction K9 handler before accepting an appointment as Chief of Police. After nearly four years in that capacity I took a break from law enforcement before returning to work once again as a patrolman and now detective for another Utah police department.
On the topic of religion, I spent 23 years as an aggressively active member of the Mormon Church and spent 2 years as a proselytizing Mormon missionary before eventually leaving the church and disavowing religion in general. I am now in the process of writing a book on the concept of radical Mormonism and the general effects of specifically intensive religious institutions on the psyche of young people.
Eric Pratt Utah Police Officer Being a Cop and an Ex-Mormon in Zion
Eric joined us on Books in Heinessight to discuss his transition from being a “radical” Mormon or Latter-day Saint to a life of atheism and how it came about.
I spent three years working as a correctional officer at the Utah State Prison before becoming a patrolman for a rural police department in the middle of nowhere, Utah. I served as a member of SWAT and also as a narcotic interdiction K9 handler before accepting an appointment as Chief of Police. After nearly four years in that capacity I took a break from law enforcement before returning to work once again as a patrolman and now detective for another Utah police department.
On the topic of religion, I spent 23 years as an aggressively active member of the Mormon Church and spent 2 years as a proselytizing Mormon missionary before eventually leaving the church and disavowing religion in general. I am now in the process of writing a book on the concept of radical Mormonism and the general effects of specifically intensive religious institutions on the psyche of young people.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Maxine Meilleur Great Moments of Modern Mediumship Vol 1
Today, Harvard Divinity scholar Maxine Meilleur joined us to talk about Spiritualism and being a Medium as well as her wonderful books, Great Moments in Mediumship Vol 1,2, 3 What Great Mediums Have Taught Us About Spirit Guides, What Great Mediums Have Taught Us About Spiritual Healing, What is Spiritualism? and Grounds in your Coffee: An Idiot's Guide to Coffee Tasseography.
“As a Masters of Divinity candidate at Harvard Divinity School, I am the first Spiritualist and working medium at Harvard since they expelled Frederick Willis in 1857. At the Divinity School, I receive training in the Arts of Ministry which I blend into my spiritual consultations and teaching. I offer myself as a compassionate presence in your time of need or distress, but unlike traditional Ministers, I give you advice, courses of action, and strategies so you can proceed with upliftment, empowerment, and insight. My studies at Harvard Divinity School included courses on Spiritual Care and Counselling, Mindfulness, Contemplative Care, Ministerial Studies, Jewish Mysticism, and Mystical Theology. My senior paper will be titled "Mediumship as Ministry." In addition, I am pursing a Religious Studies and Education Certificate from Harvard University and a Certificate in Parapsychology from the Rhine Center at Duke University.”
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Heinessights: Wisdom For the Ages
I just released my second book in as many weeks. It is a short books of quips quotes and puns that I have thought up during various times in my life and felt the need and desire to share with you. In this episode, we talk about the book, the history of Heinessight and what it means for you and for the world. We also peruse a few chapters of jokes. When you hear the jokes and zingers on this podcast, you will be sure to get a few laughs.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
101 Uses For A Dead Democrat
On this podcast Matthew Heines is the guest as he talks about his latest book, 101 Uses for a Dead Democrat. This podcast is not just about Dead Democrats however. Matthew is breaking new ground by combining one episode of his Deceptions of the Ages News YouTube Channel with his Books in Heinessight Channel. The podcast topics will include:
Greetings and prayers to all my listeners in Iowa and Nebraska
Future episodes
Search for the Elusive Bigfoot author (or Dogman)
Invite to Paranormal authors
Introduction to 101 Uses for a Dead Democrat
Reading from Forward
Reading from Chapter 2
Where and how to get the book
Final thoughts and wishes
