How One Person’s Devotion Can Shift the World! With James F. Twyman – #738

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In this episode:

What if peace isn’t something we wait for—but something we practice, one note, one prayer, one loving choice at a time? In this moving episode, Julie Ryan sits down with James Twyman—the renowned “Peace Troubadour”—to explore how music, prayer, and spiritual devotion can become powerful bridges to healing and unity. James shares extraordinary stories of bringing sacred melodies into conflict zones, revealing how sound and intention can soften hearts and transform even the most divided spaces.

Together, they reflect on the timeless wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi, the idea that singing is a form of prayer, and how an individual’s commitment to love can ripple outward into the world. The conversation weaves through personal stories, spiritual mentors, and the beauty and challenges of inclusive community living at Namaste Village in Mexico.

You’ll also discover fascinating insights into synchronized peace meditations, energetic vortices, numerical spirit communication, and non-duality—offering a glimpse into how collective intention supports healing on a global scale. Soulful, inspiring, and deeply relevant, this episode invites you to remember that peace is not passive—it’s a living, breathing practice we each carry within us.

Guest Biography:

James F. Twyman is a global peace activist, New York Times bestselling author, musician, filmmaker, and Franciscan Episcopal priest who has spent more than three decades leading millions of people in synchronized peace meditations around the world. He has written 24 books—including The Moses Code—recorded 22 music albums with over 350,000 copies sold, and directed or produced seven feature films, including the award-winning Redwood Highway. James is also the founder of Namaste Village, an interfaith spiritual community in Ajijic, Mexico, where people from around the world gather in a shared vision of unity and transformation. Today, his work focuses on healing one of the greatest challenges of our time—polarization—through his book I Don’t Know, Maybe, I Love You and a growing movement dedicated to bridging divides, fostering understanding, and empowering individuals to become agents of unity in a fractured world.

📣James F. Twyman’s Website:

➡️https://www.worldpeacepulse.com/

Episode Chapters:

(0:00:01) – Spiritual Transformation Through Music & Peace

James Twyman and Julie Ryan discuss the power of music for peace, the true origins of the Prayer of St. Francis, and personal transformation.

(0:10:44) – The Power of Prayer and Peace

Prayer’s power for peace, personal journey in Catholicism, St. Francis’s impact, and transformative encounter with Sultan al-Kamil.

(0:21:28) – Music, Peace, and Spiritual Connection

Music, spirituality, and peace are intertwined in sacred spaces, drawing inspiration from St. Augustine, St. Francis, and the universal ritual of love.

(0:33:27) – The Power of Community and Vortexes

Community, inclusivity, and synchronized peace meditations in Namaste Village foster a joyful life and interconnectedness of energy and spirituality.

(0:38:08) – The Power of Numerical Spirit Communication

Math, music, and spirit communication are all numerical and connected in a non-dual universe, emphasizing service and unity.