Episodes

  • Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§6. The Purpose of the Central Universe

    Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§6. The Purpose of the Central Universe
    May 13 2025
    This week on THE COSMIC CITIZEN we finished our study of Urantia Paper 14. THE CENTRAL AND DIVINE UNIVERSE, with a reading of Section 6. THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTAL UNIVERSE.

    The Central Universe, AKA Havona, serves as the grand design of existence. It is the perfect model for all Creation. It’s a universe that is replete, unlike the evolving universes that surround it. It is also the final training ground and the ultimate destination for those who ascend and seek divine perfection.

    In the grand design of existence, there exists a single, unchanging universe—Havona. Unlike the evolving and imperfect cosmic realms, Havona stands eternally complete. It is a divine masterpiece, and it serves as a sanctuary, a school, and a gateway to Paradise.

    Havona is also the ultimate training ground, a passageway for ascendant souls who seek wisdom and understanding. For all who journey inward from the farthest reaches of time and space, Havona brings them to the threshold of divinity.
    Beyond its role as a place of spiritual growth, Havona is also the residence of divine beings. The Universal Father, the Eternal Son, and the Infinite Spirit find their home in the realm beyond Havona, but this perfect universe serves as an essential bridge between the material worlds and Paradise. It is here that celestial personalities, messengers, and teachers refine their abilities and prepare to guide the evolving universes.

    Havona is unchanging. It is the cosmic anchor and steady foundation upon which all creation rests. While imperfection and uncertainty may ripple through the evolving universes, Havona is the perfect blueprint for all of them. It is an example of what creation can become when harmony and truth reign supreme.
    Havona is more than a place, it’s a promise—a testament to the eternal, guiding presence of divine wisdom. It stands as a beacon for all beings who strive for perfection.
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    2 hrs
  • Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§5. Life in Havona

    Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§5. Life in Havona
    May 4 2025
    This week on The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§5. Life in Havona.


    This section describes the unique and extraordinary nature of existence in the central universe. Unlike the evolutionary worlds of time and space, Havona is a realm of absolute perfection, where life is inherently harmonious and free from the struggles of material existence.


    It explains that Havona inhabitants are diverse. They include native beings of the central universe, ascendant pilgrims from the evolutionary worlds, and various celestial personalities. These beings experience spiritual enlightenment, intellectual fulfillment, and supreme joy in their interactions. The perfect environment of Havona allows for continuous learning and growth and it prepares ascendant souls for their eventual approach to Paradise.


    This section also reveals that, unlike the material struggles of Urantia, life in Havona is characterized by stability, beauty, and divine purpose.
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§4. Creatures of the Central Universe

    Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§4. Creatures of the Central Universe
    Apr 27 2025
    On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continued our study of Urantia Paper 14. The Central and Divine Universe, with a reading of Section 4. Creatures of the Central Universe.

    This section describes the diverse forms of life in Havona, the perfect and eternal central universe. It teaches that seven basic types of beings exist there.

    Unlike life on the evolutionary worlds, decay and death do not exist in Havona. The natives of Havona were created by the Paradise Trinity. Their existence transcends human concepts of time and space, reflecting the eternal nature of the Paradise-Havona system.

    Havona natives participate in the physical and spiritual economy of the divine realm. While they serve as guides and ministers to beings ascending from the superuniverses or descending from Paradise, their own existence holds intrinsic significance beyond these interactions. Their worship and devotion fulfill the ideals of divine beauty and truth, mirroring God’s will by their very nature.

    The central universe is teeming with intelligent lifeforms seeking higher realizations of divinity, ultimate truth, and absolute reality.
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Special Easter Edition: Urantia Paper 188—The Time of the Tomb—§4. & 5. The Meaning and Lessons of the Cross

    Special Easter Edition: Urantia Paper 188—The Time of the Tomb—§4. & 5. The Meaning and Lessons of the Cross
    Apr 20 2025
    In this episode we were going to continue exploring Paper 14, The Central and Divine Universe, with a discussion of Section 4. Creatures of the Central Universe. However, once we started this episode, upon refection of the Easter holiday, it was suggested that we read instead the two sections from Urantia Paper 188, from The Life and Teachings of Jesus. So that is what we did. We will pick up our study of Paper 14 on our next episode.

    Here is a brief synopsis of what we studied:

    Section 4: Lessons from the Cross
    This section discusses the profound spiritual lessons derived from Jesus' crucifixion. It emphasizes the significance of Jesus' unwavering faith and trust in God's will. The narrative underscores the importance of understanding the deeper spiritual meanings behind the crucifixion, rather than focusing solely on the physical aspects of Jesus' suffering.

    Section 5: The Spirit of the Resurrection
    This section explores the spiritual implications of Jesus' resurrection. It describes how the resurrection symbolizes the triumph of spiritual values over physical death. The resurrection is portrayed as a powerful demonstration of the eternal nature of spiritual truth and the victory of divine love.

    These sections offer profound insights into the spiritual significance of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, encouraging readers to contemplate the deeper meanings and lessons embedded in these pivotal events.

    Simply put, the conversation that we had about these sections was sublime.
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§3. The Havona Worlds

    Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§3. The Havona Worlds
    Apr 14 2025
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    Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§3. The Havona Worlds

    On this episode of The Cosmic Citizen, we continue exploring Urantia Paper 14, The Central and Divine Universe, with a reading of Section 3. The Havona Worlds.

    This section delves into the intricate organization and purpose of the billion spheres that constitute Havona. These worlds are arranged in seven concentric circuits, each with distinct characteristics, including variations in size, composition, and function.

    Each circuit is pervaded by a specialized representation of the Infinite Spirit, known as the Seven Spirits of the Circuits, which coordinate celestial affairs within their respective domains.

    The Havona worlds are described as being of unimaginable beauty and grandeur, serving as a model of divine perfection for the evolutionary universes. These worlds are not evolutionary but are instead created as part of the eternal and perfect central universe.

    The inhabitants of Havona are spiritually advanced beings who are perfectly attuned to the divine energies and realities of their environment.

    This section emphasizes the exquisite balance, harmony, and purpose of these worlds, which serve as a training ground for all ascending beings and a source of inspiration for the Creator Sons in their work throughout the universes.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§2. Constitution of Havona

    Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§2. Constitution of Havona
    Apr 7 2025
    This week on The Cosmic Citizen we continued our study of Urantia Paper 14. The Central and Divine Universe, with Section 2. Constitution of Havona.



    This section explores the unique constitution of the Havona universe, which is described as a divine creation with material worlds distinct from those found in the evolutionary universes of time and space. Although Havona worlds are literal and material, their substance and energy systems differ from worlds in the superuniverses. Havona operates with a three-fold energy system that reflects the Trinity, contrasting with the twofold energy systems of local universes that are created by a Creator Son and Creative Spirit.



    The inhabitants of Havona have 49 sensation responses, far surpassing the sensory capacities of mortals, morontia beings, or higher spiritual orders.



    The Eternal Son's spiritual gravity actively draws all spiritual values inward to Paradise, while the Infinite Spirit's mind gravity similarly attracts intellectual values toward Deity. This divine pull inspires beings to seek God and attain spiritual realization. Those who achieve Havona are fully spiritualized and particularly responsive to these universal forces.



    Havona's perfection ensures that sin, error, or disloyalty are impossible. Native beings have consistently upheld the divine will throughout eternity. Havona is a realm of divine loyalty and spiritual growth.



    In essence, Havona is a unique and ideal central universe that exemplifies divine perfection in its material and spiritual constitution.
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§1. The Paradise-Havona System

    Urantia Paper 14—The Central and Divine Universe—§1. The Paradise-Havona System
    Mar 30 2025
    This episode begins a study and lively discussion of Urantia Paper 14 - The Central and Divine Universe with a reading of the preamble, followed by Section 1 - The Paradise-Havona System.



    This amazing paper explores Havona, the perfect and eternal central universe. It emphasizes the unparalleled beauty, organization, and spiritual significance of Havona, and portrays it as the ultimate expression of divine creativity and purpose.



    We will begin this study with Section 1 - The Paradise-Havona System. It introduces Havona, the central and divine universe, in its context within the larger cosmos.



    It explores how the Paradise-Havona system, as the eternal center of all creation, surrounds Paradise and exists in harmony as the core of all universal activities.



    It also depicts how this divine nucleus of creation is encircled by the seven superuniverses, emphasizing its stability, perfection, and eternal existence.



    In addition, this section portrays Havona as a non-evolutionary, divinely created system, underscoring Havona’s role as the model for all evolutionary universes; revealing how its perfection is sublime and unmatched and how it serves as the ultimate spiritual destination for ascending beings.



    This episode will set the stage for understanding Havona’s divine significance, its structure, and its relationship to the broader creation.
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • An Interview with Author Zelise, on her new book: The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist - A Unique Conversation.

    An Interview with Author Zelise, on her new book: The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist - A Unique Conversation.
    Mar 24 2025
    The Cosmic Citizen Special Edition!


    This time we break from Urantia Book study to interview our friend, the talented and gifted, Zshonette "Z" Reed, penname Zelise, on her new book:
    The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist - A Unique Conversation.


    Zshonette has written her new book under the pen name Zelise, to keep it separate from her long professional career as an attorney.

    The fruits of her other splendid career as a minister can be found on websites like TheChristExperiment.org, AnointedJW.org, and FaithSonsofGod.org, where she has written hundreds of articles in answer to countless spiritual inquiries from truth seekers worldwide.



    Through her new book, Zelise promotes the transformative philosophy of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man—a universal principle she believes has the power to unite all truth seekers and change the world.



    Here's what reviewers have are saying about her new book:



    "It transcends the creation dilemma ceiling by rationally integrating scientific and theological viewpoints." - Lily Andrews



    "I am happy to have read the book and applaud Zelise for putting it out there as an introduction to Urantia Book concepts." - Jena Lassiter
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    2 hrs and 1 min