Enneadharma: The Enneagram Meets Devotion | The Free Radical Podcast #52 — Sri Radha Govinda, Aug 20, 2025
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | YouTube
In this insightful and heartful episode, Swami Padmanabha welcomes Sri Radha Govinda Devi—Vaishnavi teacher, astrologer, author, and president of the Goa Academy.
The conversation centers on the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness within the path of Bhakti. Together, they explore how understanding our personality types can deepen compassion, enhance spiritual practice, and foster authentic connection with both ourselves and the Divine. Themes like spiritual bypassing, belonging vs. fitting in, and how ancient texts like the Mahabharata offer insights into human psychology are woven throughout.

Personal and Impersonal: In Search of a Harmonious Absolute | The Free Radical Podcast #51 — Swami Medhananda, Aug 6, 2025
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:30
In this rich and wide-ranging episode, Swami Padmanabha is joined by Swami Medhananda—a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and a renowned scholar in global philosophy of religion.
Their conversation explores the dynamic interplay between Brahman and Bhagavan, personalism and impersonalism, and the nuanced theological implications of each. Together, they consider whether these categories are mutually exclusive or can coexist harmoniously within a single tradition. The dialogue also delves into the perceived hierarchies some traditions place between personal and impersonal realizations—and whether such distinctions are necessary or even accurate.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 48 with Adi Purusha—Karma, Free Will, and the Problem of Evil
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, Swami Padmanabha welcomes Vaishnava scholar and Hindu chaplain Adi Purusha, whose academic background includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a focus on theodicy, Vedanta, and ethics. The conversation explores the problem of evil—how suffering can coexist with an all-loving, all-powerful, and all-knowing God—through the lens of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Topics include karma, the purpose of suffering, and how to approach these ideas without minimizing or justifying suffering. This episode complements a previous discussion with Christian theologian Thomas Jay Oord, showcasing diverse spiritual responses to divine justice and human pain. The podcast seeks dialogue, not doctrinal agreement, aiming to foster deeper understanding and love across differences.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 47 with Fr. Cassian—The Art of Spiritual Direction
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30
In this episode, Swami Padmanabha sits down in person with Father Cassian—a Benedictine monk, Catholic priest, and long-time student of world religions. With roots in both the Catholic and Vedantic traditions, Fr. Cassian shares wisdom from a life steeped in devotion and interspiritual dialogue. Their conversation explores the art of spiritual direction—touching on confession, celibacy, authority, and the journey of inner transformation.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 44 with Lila Vrindavan— Art, Creativity & the Anatomy of Wonder
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:30
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Free Radical Podcast Ep 43 with Yogesvara— Faith, Science & the Consciousness Puzzle
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:30

Free Radical Podcast Ep 42 with Krishna Lila— Bhakti, Trauma & the Human Experience
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:30

Free Radical Podcast Ep 41 with Venkata Bhatta — Life as Guru: The Daily Act of Initiation
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30

Free Radical Podcast Ep 40 with Sukhavaha—Identity Crisis and the Courage to Heal
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:30
In this episode of the Free Radical Podcast, we welcome Sukhavaha dasi—author, healer, and radical personalist. Born into a Protestant minister’s family and later initiated by Srila Prabhupada, Sukhavaha has spent decades guiding spiritual seekers through emotional healing and self-discovery. Join Swami Padmanabha and Sukhavaha as they explore themes of radical personalism, identity, navigating crises, and making peace with the mind. She shares insights on self-worth, healing buried emotions, and deepening our connection with the divine. With wisdom drawn from her own transformative journey, this conversation is both inspiring and deeply personal.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 39 with Madhavananda—Independent Thinking in Bhakti
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:30
“Independent Thinking” might seem at odds with a tradition centered on surrender—but think again. In this organic and dynamic conversation, Madhavananda Dasa joins Swami Padmanabha to illuminate the multifaceted jewel of Guru Tattva. Together, they explore the evolving roles of both the guru and spiritual institutions, examining how these two forces interact. Taking the pulse of their communities, they reflect on the current understanding and pressing needs surrounding these essential themes.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 38 with Manjuali dasi—Finding Hope Within the Storm
2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:30
Manjuali Dasi, a Vaishnavi elder, joins Swami Padmanabha for the 38th episode of The Free Radical Podcast on January 15.
In this heartfelt conversation, Manjuali shares her deep connection with Srila Prabhupada and Srila Sridhara Maharaja, exploring the transformative role of prayer in navigating life’s challenges and viewing Krishna as an ever-evolving mystery. Drawing from decades of inner work on the path of bhakti, she offers a beautiful and hopeful perspective that inspires younger generations to embrace and integrate the many layers of experience as part of their spiritual journey.
About Manjuali Dasi
After encountering Krishna devotees in Chicago, Manjuali Dasi was initiated by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in May 1972 in Los Angeles. In 1976, Srila Prabhupada entrusted her and her late husband, Jayatirtha Das, with managing Bhaktivedanta Manor and the UK Yatra. Following Jayatirtha’s acceptance of the renounced order in 1980, Manjuali, along with her young son, served in California and India.
Later returning to the UK, Manjuali worked as a Media Librarian for a national newspaper in London. In the southwest of England, she transitioned into psychotherapy and counseling, working for an educational awarding body to produce training films and other educational resources.
Manjuali is a Bhakti Yoga practitioner, serving her Lordships in her home ashram. She is active in interfaith dialogue, environmental and social causes in her community.
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Free Radical Podcast Ep 37 with Siddhartha Krishna—Yoga, Vedanta, and the Modern Mind
2025-01-01 10:00 - 11:30
Join Swami Padmanabha, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for a captivating conversation with Siddhartha Krishna, a scholar, teacher, and prolific writer deeply rooted in the traditions of yoga and Vedanta. Raised in a family of yogic practitioners and formally educated at the esteemed Kailash Ashram Brahmavidya Peeth, Siddhartha shares his journey of lifelong learning and teaching. From his childhood in India to his influences from European culture, they explore Siddhartha’s reflections on monasticism, the struggles of understanding sacred texts, and the passionate spirit needed to seek truth and be a well-wisher for all.
The discussion spans the relationship between Advaita Vedanta and theistic philosophy, the integration of ancient wisdom with contemporary life, and the harmony of secular disciplines with the Vedas. Packed with profound insights and practical wisdom, this conversation offers a rich tapestry of thought for anyone eager to dive deep into the timeless and the modern. Don’t miss it!
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Free Radical Podcast Ep 36 with Maitri Goswami—Pushti Marga Meets Gaudiya Vaishnavism
2024-12-18 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, December 18, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast as Swami Padmanabha is joined by Maitri Goswami from the Pushti .

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 35 with Raddhanti Swami—Being the Beloved of God
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, December 4, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast as Swami Padmanabha is joined by Raddhanti Swami.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 34 with Jeffery Long—Advaita Vedanta Meets Gaudiya Vaishnavism
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, November 20, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast as Swami Padmanabha is joined by his dear friend, theologian, scholar, professor and author, Jeffery Long.
Watch the presentaion, “Hinduism, Ever-Evolving” given by Swami Padmanabha and Jeffery, and hosted by the PROCESS and FAITH.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 33 with Pranada devi dasi — A Pilgrim's Journey
2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, November 6, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast as Swami Padmanabha is joined by his dear friend Pranada dasi, author of the award-winning The Bhakti Triology.
For more information about Pranada, please visit her website.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 28 with Rabbi Bradley Artson — Bhakti Meets with Judaism
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, August 21, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast as Swami Padmanabha is joined by Rabbi Bradley Artson. Rabbi holds the Avner and Roslyn Goldstein Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University, where he is vice president. He teaches Jewish theology and philosophy, as well as homiletics, and is the author of over 250 articles and 12 books, most recently, Renewing the Process of Creation: a Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit.
The conversation begins with a quote from one of Rabbi Artson’s articles:
“According to Process Thought, everything is in the process of becoming, and every process—you, me, the world, the cosmos, God—is not a substance, a thing, but rather a distinctive pattern of energy that retains some measure of constancy in the midst of change and growth.”

As usual, you are more than welcome to join us for yet another vibrant conversation.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 27 with Mahatma das — Self-love in Bhakti
2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, August 7, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast as Swami Padmanabha is joined by Mahatma das, a Gaudiya Vaishnava teacher, who is well-known for his nourishing retreats and workshops through which he shares Gaudiya Vaishnavism in very relatable, human and profound ways.
This exciting conversation explores self-love in bhakti and the importance of a healthy sense of self-care that is not at all separated from our bhakti tradition as it is rooted in God’s unconditional love for each individual.

Join us as the potential for wholeness and healing unfolds as a balanced perspective is shared that withdraws from the frantic necessity of trying to earn God’s love and points us toward celebrating the gifts of love that have already been given, freeing us to extend those gifts to others.

As usual, you are more than welcome to join us for yet another vibrant conversation.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 26 with Pastor Scarlet Gorton—Unconditional Love, Pain, and Forgiveness
2024-07-17 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, July 17, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast with a dear friend and radical personalist, Pastor Scarlet Gorton.

As usual, you are more than welcome to join us for yet another vibrant conversation.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 25 with Ujjvala— Reframing Life through Sacred Ritual
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, July 3, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast with Ujjvala.

As usual, you are more than welcome to join us for yet another vibrant conversation.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 24 with Br. Alberto Varona— From Gaudiya Vaishnava to Christian
2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, June 19, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast with Br. Alberto Varona. Tune in for a unique perspective from a Gaudiya who found his home and calling as a Franciscan Brother.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 23 with Dina Bandhu— Integration, Slowing Down & Holding Space
2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, June 5, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast with Dina Bandhu speaking about Integration, Slowing Down & Holding Space.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 22 with Naval Kishor Shastri— A Thousand Faces of Surrender
2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, May 15, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast with Naval Kishor Shastri as the conversation turns to the a thousand Faces of Surrender.

As usual, you are more than welcome to join us for yet another vibrant conversation.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 21 with Richard Rohr — Bhakti Meets with Christianity
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, May 1, we’ll be sharing a new episode of The Free Radical Podcast with Franciscan friar and author, Father Richard Rohr.

As usual, you are more than welcome to join us for yet another vibrant conversation.

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Free Radical Podcast Ep 20
2024-04-22 10:00 - 11:30
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.
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Free Radical Podcast Ep 19
2024-04-08 10:00 - 11:30

Free Radical Podcast Ep 18 | Responsibility, Deep Listening & Spiritual Bypassing | feat. Dhira Govinda dasa
2024-03-25 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for an enriching exploration towards genuine wholeness and authentic growth as Swami Padmanabha and Dhira Govinda dasa, founder of Satvatove Institute, delve into an illuminating discussion as they spontaneously unravel the significance, essence, and indispensable role of responsibility and deep listening in the journey towards holistic healing. Explore the nuanced dynamics of Spiritual Bypassing and its impact on our spiritual evolution.
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