Hey Blew-mers! (read bloomers;still toying with this one😂) Welcome back! In this episode we're diving deep into the theme of love. We start with a quick recap of having my grandpa on the last podcast and how we'll make his storytelling easier. I touch on Valentine's Day and then, we launch into an exploration of love as mentioned in different religious texts and viewpoints—the Bible, Quran, Torah, Buddhism, and Hinduism. From Agape to Bhakti, we cover it all. Don't miss out on the wisdom from 'The Prophet' by Khalil Gibran and as always, there's fruit for you in every episode!🫂

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

01:28 Valentine's Day Reflections

02:59 Exploring Different Types of Love in the Bible

03:59 Agape: Unconditional Divine Love

05:13 Philia: Brotherly Love and Deep Friendship

06:33 Storge: Familial Love

07:27 Eros: Romantic and Passionate Love

12:29 Love in the Quran: An Overview

17:47 Love in the Torah: Jewish Perspectives

23:54 The Case for Free Land

24:12 Divine Borders and Passover

24:47 Love in the Torah and Quran

26:44 Buddhist Concepts of Love

32:37 Hinduism: Divine and Romantic Love

36:29 Universal Themes of Love

39:06 Feminism in 'Mona Lisa Smile'

41:54 Reflections on Good and Evil

45:43 Final Thoughts and Journaling Prompts