New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jul 7, 2026 James Tunney, LLM, is an Irish Barrister who has lectured on legal matters throughout the world. He is a poet, a scholar, and author of The Mystery of the Trapped Light: Mystical Thoughts in the Dark Age of Scientism plus The Mystical Accord: Sutras to Suit Our Times, Lines for Spiritual Evolution. His paintings have been shown in galleries in Scandinavia and London. In this video, rebooted from 2021, he shares his passion for and knowledge of a fine art painting. This highly illustrated conversation covers the artwork of Hildegard of Bingen, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Carl Jung, Francis Bacon, Frank Auerbach, Norman Rockwell, Paul Cézanne, Georgiana Houghton, Édouard Manet, Georges Seurat, Hilma af Klint, Wassily Kandinsky, Francisco Botticini, Leonardo da Vinci, Filippo Brunelleschi, William Blake, Gino Severini, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Jack Yeats, Oskar Kokoschka, Franz Marc, Max Beckmann, Seán Scully, Ian Fairweather, August Macke, Piero della Francesca, and Nicholas Roerich – as well as his own work. Special emphasis is placed on expressionism in painting. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on January 16, 2021)
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Varieties of Meditative Experience with Matthew Ingram
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jul 6, 2026 Matthew Ingram is author of Retreat: How the Counterculture Invented Wellness. In this 2020 video, he describes two major styles of meditation that he, himself, practices – Vipassana or mindfulness meditation, based on pure awareness, and Vedic mantra meditation. The cultural context for meditation practice is crucial. There is a close relationship between Eastern meditative practices and western forms of psychotherapy. Other western disciplines, such as self-hypnosis are akin to meditation. The discussion also focuses on abuses that can occur between teachers of meditation and their students. His website is http://www.woebot.com. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on December 19, 2020)
Non-Molecular Dimensions of Reality with William Henry
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 28, 2026 William Henry is one of the leading contemporary authors exploring the ancient traditions of ascension, the light body, and watchers from other dimensions. He is well known for his appearances on the History Channel series Ancient Aliens. He is the author of numerous books, including The Secret of Sion, The Watchers: Lost Secrets of Ascension, Resurrection and Perfection, Mary Magdalene: The Illuminator, and his most recent book, The Psychedelic Christ: Starwalkers, the Light Body, and the Lost Dose of the Son of Man. His website is https://www.iamwilliamhenry.com/ William explores ancient traditions of ascension, the light body, and the possibility that human consciousness can access dimensions beyond ordinary physical reality. Drawing on Egyptian spirituality, Essene teachings, sacred art, psychedelics, near-death experiences, and modern discussions of UFOs and artificial intelligence, he argues that humanity may be engaged in an ongoing process of transformation. Henry suggests that ancient teachings concerning the “body of light” may offer clues to humanity’s future evolution and our relationship with higher-dimensional intelligences. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:26 Ascension, and the light body 00:09:20 Ancient teachings and afterlife preparation 00:14:00 Ancient astronauts and interdimensional beings 00:20:29 Reincarnation and transcending archetypes 00:26:06 Psychedelics and contact with higher realms 00:30:22 Sacred art and awakening consciousness 00:35:09 Watchers, Enoch, and extraterrestrial history 00:40:02 AI, transhumanism, and human evolution 00:51:16 Conclusion (Recorded on Saturday, May 30, 2026)
The Life Force, Part II, with Naomi Remen
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 26, 2026 Biological Systems, Health and Healing This video is a special release from the original Thinking Allowed series that ran on public television from 1986 until 2002. It was recorded in about 2000. It will remain public for only one week. Rachel Naomi Remen is author of The Human Patient, Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather’s Blessings: Tales of Strength, Refuge and Belonging. She is Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. She emphasizes that we cut ourselves off from the power of the life force when we edit ourselves in accordance with the approval and disapproval of others. The life force, which is the basis of authentic healing, is our birthright as human beings. Now you can watch all of the programs from the original Thinking Allowed Video Collection, hosted by Jeffrey Mishlove. Subscribe to the new Streaming Channel (https://thinkingallowed.vhx.tv/) and watch more than 350 programs now, with more, previously unreleased titles added weekly. Free month of the classic Thinking Allowed streaming channel for New Thinking Allowed subscribers only. Use code THINKFREELY.
Manly P. Hall and The Secret Teachings of All Ages with Mitch Horowitz
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 24, 2026 Mitch Horowitz is the author of many books on esoterica, spirituality, mysticism and the occult. Among his titles are The Seeker’s Guide to the Secret Teachings of All Ages, The Miracle Club, One Simple Idea, and Occult America. His website is https://mitchhorowitz.com/. In this video, rebooted from 2020, he describes how in 1928, at the age of 27, Manly P. Hall published his beautifully illustrated masterpiece, The Secret Teachings of All Ages. The discussion covers Hall’s biography, the founding of the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles – as well as esoteric topics including Atlantis, ancient Egyptian culture, Hermeticism, secret societies and their relationship to conspiracy theories. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “Parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on November 10, 2020)
Spirituality and Politics with Serena Roney-Dougal
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 22, 2026 Serena Roney-Dougal, PhD, received a doctoral degree from the University of Surrey, in the United Kingdom, for a parapsychological dissertation. She is author of Where Science and Magic Meet and The Faery Faith: An Integration of Science and Spirit. She resides in Glastonbury, England, where she served on the Town Council. In this video, rebooted from 2020, she describes her commitment to the Green Party and to achieving certain ecological objectives in her local community in the coming years. She explains her passion for a sustainable future in terms of the Buddhist ideal of compassion as well as the global, indigenous sense of wholeness and oneness with nature. She recounts her struggles in understanding the perspectives of her political opponents. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on December 5, 2020)
PsychoSpiritual Transformation with Sharon Mijares
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 21, 2026 Psychology and Psychotherapy Sharon Mijares, PhD, is a core faculty member at the California Institute for Human Science. She is editor and contributor to a number of anthologies, including The PsychoSpiritual Clinician’s Handbook: Alternative Methods for Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders; The Revelation of the Breath: A Tribute to Its Wisdom, Power, and Beauty; and Modern Psychology and Ancient Wisdom: Psychological Healing Practices from the World’s Religious Traditions. She is the sole author of Fragmented Self, Archetypal Forces, and Embodied Mind. Sharon discusses the profound relationship between psychology, spirituality, mysticism, and personal transformation, drawing upon a lifetime of experiences that span Jungian psychology, Sufism, indigenous wisdom, and psychospiritual healing. She reflects on how suffering, trauma, mystical experiences, past-life memories, and encounters with diverse spiritual traditions contributed to her own journey from troubled beginnings to becoming a respected psychologist and educator. Mijares emphasizes individuation, the awakening of the divine spark within, the importance of balancing feminine and masculine energies, and the transformative power of mystical longing. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:17 Psychology and spirituality 00:07:29 Mysticism beyond religion 00:12:26 Reincarnation and transformation 00:15:21 Jung and individuation 00:21:21 Carmelite memories 00:28:21 Reincarnation and indigenous wisdom 00:35:19 Trauma as awakening 00:42:28 Living beyond labels 00:46:07 Conclusion New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on Thursday, May 28, 2026)
The Light Inside the Dark, Part I, with John Tarrant
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 19, 2026 This video is a special release from the original Thinking Allowed series that ran on public television from 1986 until 2002. It was recorded in about 1998. It will remain public for only one week. A Zen teacher who has studied koans for thirty years, John Tarrant, PhD, directs the Pacific Zen Institute, a venture in meditation and the arts, and teaches culture change in organizations. He is the author of several books, including The Light Inside the Dark: Zen, Soul and the Spiritual Life. Additionally, he is a Jungian psychologist. Now you can watch all of the programs from the original Thinking Allowed Video Collection, hosted by Jeffrey Mishlove. Subscribe to the new Streaming Channel (https://thinkingallowed.vhx.tv/) and watch more than 350 programs now, with more, previously unreleased titles added weekly. Free month of the classic Thinking Allowed streaming channel for New Thinking Allowed subscribers only. Use code THINKFREELY.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: A Critique with James Tunney
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 18, 2026 James Tunney, LLM, is an Irish barrister and author of The Mystery of the Trapped Light: Mystical Thoughts in the Dark Age of Scientism plus The Mystical Accord: Sutras to Suit Our Times, Lines for Spiritual Evolution; also TechBondAge: Slavery of the Human Spirit, Human Entrance to Transhumanism: Machine Merger and the End of Humanity, and AI-Govnerveance: Care and Possession in Dustopia. His most recent book is Trotsky vs Jesus: Battle of the AI-Millennium. His website is https://www.jamestunney.com/ James offers a critical examination of the life and ideas of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, challenging the popular view that he successfully reconciled science and religion. He argues that Teilhard’s concepts of convergence, the noosphere, and evolutionary spirituality contributed to modern transhumanist and technocratic worldviews while departing from traditional Catholic theology. Tunney explores the implications of these ideas for artificial intelligence, global governance, human dignity, and the future direction of civilization. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:08:32 Convergence and the Tower of Babel 00:16:17 War, geology and emerging vision 00:24:02 Church reactions and theological controversy 00:32:08 Vatican II and modernism debates 00:40:06 Noosphere and technological networks 00:47:14 Cosmic Christ and consciousness 00:54:22 Transhumanism and global technocracy 01:00:00 Consequences of Teilhard’s ideas 01:02:04 Conclusion (Recorded on May 25, 2026)
Platonic Mysticism and Plotinus with Arthur Versluis
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jun 14, 2026 Arthur Versluis is Professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University. Among his many books are American Gnosis: Political Religion and Transcendence, American Gurus, Magic and Mysticism: An Introduction to Western Esotericism, The New Inquisitions: Heretic-Hunting and the Intellectual Origins of Modern Totalitarianism, Wisdom’s Children: A Christian Esoteric Tradition, American Transcendentalism and Asian Religions, and Alchemical Lightwork: A Guide to Creating Cultures of Light and Spiritual Awakening. He is the editor of JSR: Journal for the Study of Radicalism. He is also the founding president of Hieros, a nonprofit focused on spirituality and cultural renewal. This conversation is based on his book Platonic Mysticism. Arthur discusses the Platonic mystical tradition from Plato through Plotinus, Dionysius the Areopagite, Christian mysticism, and the American Transcendentalists. He explores the contemplative path of realizing truth, the concepts of transcendence, emanation, and the One, while examining how mystical traditions have been marginalized within modern academic culture. Versluis also considers the future of contemplative science and the possibility of integrating ancient wisdom with contemporary approaches to consciousness research. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:06 Platonic mysticism and the eclipse of Plato 00:10:43 Mystery traditions and the roots of neoplatonism 00:16:05 Contemplative practice and the via negativa 00:26:13 Emanation, archetypes and consciousness 00:35:32 Dionysius the Areopagite and Christian mysticism 00:46:07 The eclipse of mysticism in modern academia 00:51:10 Literature, art and the flowering of transcendence 00:58:44 Contemplative science and consciousness studies 01:05:34 Conclusion (Recorded on May 26, 2026)