About this episode
Josh Jost - Disillusionment as the Path to Awakening From a childhood in a strict, religious Mennonite community, to leading a healing movement during his youth, to experiencing financial hardship and living in drug-filled slums, to becoming an advisor to heads of Fortune 500s and billionaires, to eventually working with one of the world’s most renowned private islands, Josh’s journey has been, unusual to say the least. Fueled by his yearning for awakening, his story is about embracing disillusionment as the pathway to enlightenment. Josh currently lives on the island of Tahiti with his wife and youngest son. TikTok YouTube Channel Instagram Summary and Transcript of this interview Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Interview recorded April 20, 2024 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:48 - Growing up in a conservative community 00:08:44 - Seeking a Spiritual Experience 00:12:23 - A Journey of Awakening and Disillusionment 00:16:17 - Living in a Horrific Apartment 00:19:34 - Finding Hope Amidst Difficult Circumstances 00:22:57 - Unexpected Help in Times of Need 00:26:39 - Trusting in Life's Plan 00:30:06 - Studying the Bible and its Figures of Speech 00:34:04 - The Essenes and their Mystical Teachings 00:38:08 - The Essenes and Jesus 00:42:25 - Disillusionment with Christianity 00:47:11 - A Shift in Spiritual Perspective 00:51:07 - Travels in India 00:54:47 - The Power of Belief Systems 00:58:34 - The Purpose of Business and Ethics 01:01:43 - The Special Place of Renewal and Regeneration 01:06:01 - Living in Harmony with the World 01:10:25 - Transitioning to a Different Technological Framework 01:14:19 - Different Generational Brackets 01:17:34 - The Birth Pangs of a Spiritual Renaissance 01:21:44 - The Power Behind a Global Societal Transformation 01:25:53 - Religion as a School Ground 01:29:51 - Teaching Love and Setting Rules 01:33:42 - The Practice and Effect of Love 01:37:01 - The Copper Scroll and Akhenaten's Influence 01:40:50 - Transition towards Community-led Governments 01:44:52 - The Messiah and Unity 01:49:15 - The Benefits and Challenges of Resolving Conflict in Places of Conflict 01:53:27 - The Power of Community in Spiritual Awakening 01:57:36 - Content Creation on Social Media Platforms