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Larry Mullins passed recently. Mullins was an integral part of the Urantia "movement" (he discussed it openly, and researched its history, and along with the late Dr Meredith Sprunger) published several secondary works, including the History of the Urantia Papers, one of great scholarly regard, and Larry also worked with Dr Sprunger in publishing the abridged Urantia Papers. I caught up with Larry in February 2018, and he was in fact the very first guest we had on The Urantia radio Podcast, and I consider him a longtime friend and fellow ascender. Larry, like me, felt the Urantia Book plates and original printings needed to be preserved as it was written, "blemishes and all," he would say. He called them "touchstones" that would keep integrity of the revelation for future generations. In a sense, he was a real purist. In this interview, you can hear how Larry was a real believer, and a lover of truth. His spirit and personality will be missed.

He was a scientist, philosopher and Christian influencer who says he was given a revelation by God about heaven, and his teachings are remarkably similar to the Urantia Book teachings on Heaven, God ,and survival after death. Let's compare what Emanuel Swedenborg taught with the Urantia Book, for his writings would influence many of the great thinkers who went on to change the world. Was this a direct revelation intended to influence civilization?

In this episode we want to take a further look at The Mind. Science tells us the mind is an operational function of the human brain, composed of neurons, synopsis nodes, and organic matter processes that bring into existence our intellect - the ability to think. As we discussed in Part 1 (The Mind) , The Urantia Book offers a new perspective on Mind. It states the function of mind finds its source in the Third person of Deity, the Spirit of God.; All living beings possess some level of mind function, from primordial organisms to the modern man, but at certain differential levels of reception, with humans having the highest mind-type in material form. Let's explore the Mind Arena of Choice.

Where does Mind come from? Is it an organic outgrowth of neuropns and receptors, or is Mind part of a kind of living circuit that finds its origin in Divinity? The Urantia Book says much about Mind, and talks about how The Infinite Spirit is connected to us through the mediation of both Mind and Spirit. Let's explore the idea that Mind is bestowed upon us by our Creato, and what the implications of this means to us in this life.

Heaven, Part 2: Beyond the Gates of Paradise Urantia Radio What if heaven isn't simply a destination, but the beginning of an extraordinary journey? For centuries, humanity has imagined heaven as a place of eternal peace, celestial beauty, and reunion with those we love. But what if the reality is far more magnificent than anything we have imagined? In Part 2 of our exploration of heaven, we venture deeper into the remarkable descriptions of the life beyond death presented in The Urantia Book. We explore the mansion worlds, the continuing evolution of the human soul, and the astonishing possibility that our spiritual education has only just begun. Could death be less an ending than an awakening? Will we recognize those we loved on Earth? And what might await us as we journey toward Paradise? This episode invites you to consider a breathtaking possibility: Heaven is not where the adventure ends. It is where the greatest adventure begins. Join us on Urantia Radio as we explore the mysteries of eternity, the promise of spiritual progression, and the extraordinary destiny of the human soul. @UrantiaRadio #Heaven #LifeAfterDeath #UrantiaRadio #SpiritualJourney #TheUrantiaBook #EternalLife

The Evolutionary Panorama: From the Slime of the Sea to the Dawn of Human Consciousness How did life begin, and what transformed primitive creatures into thinking, spiritual beings? In this fascinating episode of Urantia Radio, Jim Watkins explores the extraordinary story of evolution as presented in The Urantia Book—a sweeping account of life's emergence from the ancient oceans and its long journey toward human intelligence, self-awareness, and spiritual consciousness. Drawing from the book's remarkable descriptions of the Life Carriers and the evolutionary development of living organisms, we examine a provocative possibility: that evolution is more than a biological process. It is also the unfolding of mind, intelligence, and ultimately the capacity to know God. From the earliest marine organisms to the appearance of humanity's first truly intelligent ancestors, this episode explores the relationship between biological evolution and spiritual development, while considering where the Urantia account intersects with—and departs from—modern scientific understanding. Was human consciousness merely an accident of evolution, or was the emergence of intelligent life part of a much greater plan? Join us for an exploration of life's beginnings, the mystery of consciousness, and the extraordinary evolutionary journey that made human beings possible. Urantia Radio — Exploring the Fifth Epochal Revelation. #UrantiaRadio #UrantiaBook #Evolution #HumanOrigins #Consciousness #ScienceAndSpirituality #LifeCarriers

What does Heaven actually look like? Let's explore the mysterious Morontia worlds—the transition between mortal life and the spiritual realm. Along the way, surprising connections emerge between The Urantia Book and Biblical descriptions from Paul, Hebrews, Revelation, and the words of Jesus: “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” This episode begins a journey beyond the material world—and toward a remarkable vision of what may await us. In Part 2, we will look at day-to-day life for a newly resurrected mortal.

Remembering history, what we can learn from the Jewish leaders' rejection of Jesus' gospel? How might life had changed for Israel and the world if Jesus' Gospel had been emb raced by the hardened, and tradition-bound religious rulers of Jesus' day? And now that we have a new revelation that raises an ehanced understanding of Jesus for all to see, will current leaders of faith make the same mistake by ignoring the Urantia Book, even though it answers life's most important questions? ...and what happens if we reject this latest revelation? Who, then, will be the new Heralds of The Gospel? Follow @UrantiaRadio in X and Instagram.

Going back to the basics on the first papers on God in the Urantia Book. With thr assistant of Data, our AI expert on all things Urantia, we look at several passages to help people understand about this very real connection that happens when you pray or worship God. And all great religions have know this truth since the beginning of time. Today, many suffer from fear, anxiety and loneliness, perhaps having a better "connection" with our spirit source can help alleviate some of the modern stress.

A frank discussion of the timing of the Urantia Book's appearance in the modern age, and what we can learn from Jesus when he "planted the seeds of truth for a later harvest" among the religious influencers of his day. Plus, a brief discourse on the stoic and over-protective attitude of Christians towards the Urantia Book. Lastly, our flashback to 1959, and Bill Sadler's discussion of The Spirit of God.

Before The Urantia Book can tell its story, it first has to redefine the universe. In this episode of Urantia Radio, we dive into the mysterious Foreword—the key to understanding God, Paradise, the universes of time and space, and the extraordinary beings who inhabit them. Why begin a revelation this way, and what is it preparing us to discover? The journey starts here.

Expanded show: in this episode, we focus on Paper 136 on the "Great Decisions" made by Jesus after his Baptism and what this tells modern Christians to look for in Jesus' return. Plus, our new segment "Flashback" segment with Dr Meredith Sprunger, in an interview on the importance of family (with Mo Siegle, Urantia Foundation President. And then we delve into Paper 132, (with AI Agent Data) to explore Jesus’ remarkable sojourn in Rome—his encounter with Emperor Tiberius, his personal ministry, and what he did to prepare the world for his message. We also examine the revelators’ intriguing claim to view human history “from behind the scenes” and Christianity’s surprising Roman foundations.

In our three part series, we continue down the timeline of early men in a post-Adamic world, where civilization starts to sprout from Mesopotamia outward, infused with the superior blood of Adam. Paper 81:3 gives us a glimpse of what that early civilization was like for our ancestors during the fermenting period between 12,000 to 5,000 BC. There are pockets of cities here and there, trade is beginning, iron and bronze work were being utilized, but it is still very much a savage world despite the migration of the children of Adam. Music by Cristina Seaborn, used by permission

From Paper 70 of the Urantia Book, we explore Early Civilization (Part 2 of our series), tracing the period after the Adamic civilization amalgamates with early man, and as signs of cultural progress are starting to sprout. From about 11,000 BC onward, mankind is, through trial and error, progressing favorably. As a special treat, my digital guest Data, expert on all things Urantia Book, joins us to take a deep dive on the importance of ethics and morality in a progressive society Topics include the influence of War and Slavery in early society. Follow Us on UrantiaRadio.org

In this new series we go over the profound gift humanity has been given, and why the Urantia Book stands out as a new revelation of Truth - and a new revelation of mankind. This is just a brief summary of the topics we will be discussing in next few episodes: Race Harmony Marriage and Ethics - Why They Matter Morality and Faith - Why They Matter Science versus Religion - Can They Reconcile? and so much more.... Follow Urantia Radio on online at UrantiaRadio.org X @UrantiaRadio, and @Urantiaradio on Gettr and YouTube @UrantiaRadio