Aaron Abke, a spiritual teacher with a unique journey from Christianity to expansive spirituality, shares his insights on the Think Tank Podcast. As a pastor's son, Aaron's shift was driven by his profound connection to Jesus and the discord between his beliefs and church teachings. Their conversation traverses Aaron's evolution, including his passion for music's spiritual and mathematical qualities, which aligns with his broader spiritual search. The dialogue critically examines the Apostle Paul's impact on Christianity, arguing it veers away from Jesus's direct teachings to a faith-centric doctrine. It ventures into the historical backdrop of early Christianity, the Essenes' role, and Jesus's formative years, which were potentially spent learning from diverse traditions in India and Tibet. This exploration aims to rediscover Jesus's authentic teachings and the roots of Christian doctrine. As the discussion broadens, Robert and Aaron engage in deep talks on spirituality, the cosmos, and the cyclic patterns of history, considering the possibility of a global shift towards greater unity and compassion. By stressing love and non-judgment, they navigate the complexities of contemporary life, offering a profound reflection on spirituality, historical understanding, and human capacity for growth. Books by Robert Edward Grant https://bit.ly/3MvlXVJ Connect with Aaron Abke Website: https://bit.ly/4amcv0U Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aJ6CKO YouTube: https://bit.ly/4cDAqdT Connect with Robert Grant: YouTube - https://bit.ly/3XLP3U6 Instagram - http://bit.ly/3WvjXPD Facebook - https://bit.ly/3kI0tKt Website - http://bit.ly/40173M3 Subscribe to the Robert Edward Grant Podcast: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3DdnMSv Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/3iYjt6X YouTube - http://bit.ly/40dm2Tt