Steve and Serge discuss the crisis of disconnection, and how spirituality can connect us., 

• (00:00:00) - Introducing "Fierce Grace"
• (00:03:05) - "Fierce Grace": Our Times
• (00:04:29) - Slowness in the World
• (00:06:28) - Why do we choose our own leaders?
• (00:12:55) - Are Billionaires More Malevolent Than Others?
• (00:21:08) - How to reconnect with the world
• (00:26:26) - On spirituality and the environmental movement
• (00:34:13) - Steve Jobs on Connections
• (00:41:14) - The Power of the Heart
• (00:48:45) - The Challenge of Life

Steve and Serge discuss the meaning of spiritual awakening, why some people become disconnected, and why disconnected people gravitate to the role of spiritual teacher, then become more corrupt and disconnected. We also discuss some examples of genuine and benevolent teachers who have helped many people.

• (00:00:00) - Fierce Grace
• (00:07:01) - The Secret to Real Happiness
• (00:11:23) - Becoming More Fully Human
• (00:13:00) - Steve Almond on Connection and the Ego
• (00:20:18) - How disconnected are spiritual teachers?
• (00:27:48) - How spiritual people project their own soul
• (00:33:51) - Have All Gurus Become corrupted?
• (00:39:13) - What Do You Mean By Awakened and Enlightened?
• (00:42:49) - The Secret Life of Spiritual Teachers
• (00:50:07) - John Lennon: His ego boundaries
• (00:55:03) - A talk by Philip Cargong
• (00:56:08) - The Answer Lies In The Soil
• (00:57:15) - Reasons for Being Realists
• (00:59:15) - A Little Chat

Steve and Serge speak with author and teacher Philip Carr-Gomm about his life and work, spirituality and the state of the world. We also ask Philip about his most influential spiritual book, teacher and piece of music, and the most powerful place he has visited.

• (00:00:00) - Hello, sir.