The Soul Unleashed With Mike Nicholas
The Soul Unleashed podcast is for type-A, left-brained spiritual skeptics who know something else is out there beyond their highly organized lives, but they don't know how to find it! Join host Mike Nicholas, a recovering left-brainer who endured a painful spiritual awakening, as he leads fellow tightly-wound seekers on a journey of self-discovery. With abundant humor but a profound lack of exotic incense and strange flowers, Mike is on a mission to help others unleash their souls from the dogma and controlling beliefs that dominate their lives, and help them break through to inner peace and happiness.
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This episode is for the skeptic whose rigid view of life restricts them from considering things outside the tightly organized spiritual paradigm they grew up with. Mike explores one of the most provocative questions in modern spirituality: Is Christianity simply a continuation of the ancient Mystery Schools of Egypt and Greece?
Mike discusses the universal archetypes, including death and rebirth, light versus darkness, and the quest...
On the Feast Day of Saint Michael the Archangel, Mike dives into one of the most powerful yet problematic traditional Catholic prayers. While Saint Michael is famously known as the protector of God's armies against Satan, Mike reveals why his spiritual awakening has forced him to rethink the concept of a literal Hell and the existence of an external, literal demon.
This episode takes a deep dive into the problem of victimhood: Does ...
In this powerful episode of The Soul Unleashed Podcast, host Mike Nicholas, a former left-brained skeptic, takes a deep dive into one of the most challenging and misunderstood stories in the Bible: the Bronze Snake in the desert from Numbers Chapter 21. Mike shares his struggle to reconcile the story of divine judgment with the concepts of God's perfect justice and mercy.
Drawing on centuries of theological interpretation, Mike expl...
This episode reflects on the heartbreaking accident at a girls' camp in Texas, where lives—many of them children—were lost. I explore the deep and painful question: Why does God allow suffering? And I do it through four different lenses:
- Christian/Biblical Perspective – Featuring insights from C.S. Lewis and the Book of Job
- Humanist View – Through the eyes of Voltaire, who challenged the idea that suffering is “part of God’s plan...
Is God the same yesterday, today, and forever… even in the face of scripture that seems to suggest otherwise?
In this episode of The Soul Unleashed Podcast, I dive headfirst into one of the oldest and most unsettling spiritual questions: Has God changed, or have we simply evolved in how we understand the Divine? I wrestle with the contrast between the vengeful, sword-swinging God of the Old Testament and the loving, grace-filled Jes...
In this special Holy Saturday episode of The Soul Unleashed Podcast, I explore a lesser-known but theologically rich event: the Harrowing of Hell—the belief that Jesus descended into the realm of the dead between His crucifixion and resurrection.
Growing up in the Catholic tradition, I never gave Holy Saturday much thought. It was a quiet, in-between day—a time to dye eggs and prep Easter baskets. But recently, I came across a deepe...
In this deeply personal and reflective episode, I explore one of the most difficult spiritual questions many of us face: Why do some prayers go unanswered, especially in our darkest moments?
Through my own experience of loss, particularly the passing of my son, I’ve wrestled with this question on every level: emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. Like many people of faith, I was taught that God hears all prayers and respond...
In this episode, I tackle a tough but necessary question: Why do bad things happen to good people? I’ve wrestled with this question personally, especially after losing my son and witnessing deep suffering in people I love.
I explore what two early Church Fathers—St. Augustine and St. Gregory of Nyssa had to say about the nature of evil, suffering, and God’s role in allowing it. Their views on theodicy are profound, but they also ra...
If you had asked me years ago about soul groups and reincarnation, I would have dismissed the idea completely. Coming from a strict Catholic background, I was taught that we get one life, one judgment, and one final destination—no second chances, no returning.
But then, life took an unexpected turn. After the loss of my son, I found myself searching for answers in places I never would have considered before. Along the way, I came ac...
In this episode of The Soul Unleashed Podcast, host Mike Nicholas takes a closer look at one of the Bible’s most well-known military accounts—the story of King Hezekiah and the Assyrian army. According to scripture, an angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers overnight, forcing their king, Sennacherib, to withdraw and sparing Jerusalem from destruction.
But how does this account hold up against historical records and...
In this transformative episode, we have Dr. Sharnael Wolverton, a naturopathic doctor, quantum scientist, linguist, and spiritual leader, who masterfully integrates diverse wisdom into a unified “language of miracles.”
Dr. Sharnael shares profound insights on how we can Re-Member Truth, Love, and Purpose, transmute what no longer serves us, and re-code our lives for greater alignment. She unpacks the science behind miracles and how...
In this episode of The Soul Unleashed, I revisit the concept of purgatory through the lens of someone who values both spiritual experiences and intellectual exploration. Inspired by a post on X, I dig into Luke 12:41–48, a parable often referenced by Catholics as evidence of purgatory, and reflect on its deeper implications for the afterlife.
As someone who’s had my share of spiritual experiences, includ...
In this episode of The Soul Unleashed, we explore the eschatology, and the fascinating history and theology behind Pope Benedict XII and his influential papal bull Benedictus Deus, which defined the Catholic doctrine of the Beatific Vision. Diving into the question, “What happens when we die?”, we uncover the story of Jacques Fournier, the Cistercian monk turned pope, who shaped Church teachings during the tumultuous ...
In this heartfelt episode of The Soul Unleashed, I reflect on the profound emotional journey of letting go as I prepare to leave the home my family and I have cherished for over 22 years. From uncovering treasured memories to navigating the challenges of releasing attachments, I explore how letting go can lead to spiritual freedom. I also share meaningful insights, including touching moments with my granddaughter and ...
In this episode of The Soul Unleashed, host Mike Nicholas invites listeners to explore the profound and personal journey of discovering spirituality in childhood. Reflecting on his own early experiences in a Catholic school, Mike recounts vivid memories of Holy Week and lessons on faith, angels, and the sacred. He delves into modern interpretations of spirituality, from the concept of totem animals in indigenous tradi...
In this episode of The Soul Unleashed, we explore the concept of spiritual guides, examining what defines a spiritual guide, the roles they play, and the ways they communicate with us. We look at different beliefs across faiths—including Christianity, Indigenous practices, New Age spirituality, and Eastern traditions—and consider whether spiritual guides might include deceased loved ones, fostering a unique connection...
In this episode of the Soul Unleashed podcast, Mike Nicholas delves into the fascinating history and concept of indulgences within the Catholic Church, from Martin Luther’s 95 Theses to today’s practices. Mike explores the roots of purgatory, the role of indulgences in Catholic teachings, and how All Souls’ Day ties into the tradition. Discover how these ideas have evolved over centuries and how they resonate with mod...
In this episode of Soul Unleashed, I sit down with my nephew, Jamie Gerardi, as we talk about his profound spiritual journey with Ayahuasca. Jamie shares his personal experience—what drew him to try it, the intense preparation process, and the spiritual healing he received. We explore how Ayahuasca helped him confront generational trauma and find deeper connections to his own spirituality. If you’ve ever been curious ...
The podcast episode touches on deep and personal themes as Mike Nicholas reflects on life, loss, and his beliefs about reincarnation. He shares the story of his son Matt, who passed away in 2020 due to liver disease, a condition exacerbated by medication for bipolar disorder. Mike marks Matt’s 41st birthday with this episode, acknowledging the emotional pain that comes with losing a child, a pain that never truly fade...
In this episode of The Soul Unleashed Podcast, host Mike Nicholas delves into the intriguing biblical account of The Witch of Endor and the role of mediums. Mike explores the story of Saul consulting a medium to summon the prophet Samuel from the Book of Samuel, sharing a deeper perspective on how the Bible views such practices. He also touches on the views of different religious groups, including evangelical Christia...
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