What Lies Beyond
Current Episode Guide
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Show notes for every episode include not only episode descriptions, but recommended reading and resources pertinent to that episode.
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Show notes for every episode include not only episode descriptions, but recommended reading and resources pertinent to that episode.
C.C. Campbell is a stickler for providing her sources for the information of each episode so that her listeners can research further for themselves.
We at Anu Esoteric Media are devoted to the individual pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment, so we are happy to oblige her in this request!
Season 1 Episode Guide:
1. Welcome To What Lies Beyond
Welcome to the first episode of What Lies Beyond. In this inaugural episode, meet your host C.C. Campbell and discover just what is in store when you walk hand in hand with her to discover What Lies Beyond.
Original airdate: 11 April 2016
2. The Soul of Death, Part 1
In the first part of a new series, join C.C. Campbell in exploring the deeper meaning and mysteries behind the most universal of human experiences: Death.
Original airdate: 22 April 2016
3. The Soul of Death, Part 2
In this double length special, explore the connections between death and the soul. Learn how the butterfly may be proof of the survival of consciousness after death, and experience a life changing piece of advice for welcoming back the souls of the departed.
Original airdate: 30 April 2016
4. The Feminine & The Masculine: The Duality That Lies Within
In this episode, explore the differences between Spirituality and Religion and discover the real meaning of the esoteric as Campbell discusses the divine roles of feminine and masculine energy within the Soul.
Original airdate: 7 May 2016
5. The Stolen Light of Homosexuality, Bisexuality, and Transgender
In this double length episode, explore the clash between the religious and the spiritual on the subject of homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender. Discover why religious Bible based arguments against homosexuality are founded upon misunderstanding and mistranslation both spiritual and literal. Packed with pertinent information founded in the historical and linguistic study of the actual texts of the Bible (especially the infamous Leviticus verses), this episode tackles the problem of belief based homophobia both from a spiritual standpoint and an academic/theological standpoint. Whether religious or spiritual, there is much to be learned here to help humanity understand the divine reality of the feminine and masculine within themselves. Only by removing the blinders of belief based intolerance can we all step forward in understanding and acceptance of what lies within all of humanity.
Original airdate: 12 May 2016
6. The Forbidden Feminine: The Wife of Yahweh
Did you know that God has a wife? You will after listening to this episode in which Campbell dives into the heart of the divine feminine by exploring the hidden goddess between the pages of the Bible! Discover who She is and why the feminine was lost in the beginnings of Western religion as we embark on this journey into reclaiming a spirituality balanced between the feminine and masculine within humanity.
Original airdate: 22 May 2016
7. The Three Feminines That Time Forgot: Eve, Lilith, and Pandora
Join Campbell in discovering the hidden meaning of the Genesis story of Eve. Meet Eve's hidden sisters - the other first women created in Western religion: Lilith and Pandora!
Original airdate: 29 May 2016
8. The Last Goddess Standing: The Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Discover the divine history of the Virgin Mary and why she truly is the Mother of God. From Marian apparitions to her controversial role in the early Church, join Campbell in revealing the last goddess still standing in Western religion.
Original airdate: 4 June 2016
9. Lady Liberty: Goddess or the Book of Revelation's Whore of Babylon?
What does the New Testament Book of Revelation have to do with the Statue of Liberty and the divine feminine? Join Campbell in unveiling the true history behind the iconic symbol of freedom around the world and the Biblical Apocalyptic book in this culmination of our first discussion of the divine feminine in the world.
Original airdate: 11 June 2016
10. The Birth of Satan
Discover the origins of Satan by discovering his role in Judaism and the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism as Campbell begins a new series about the most infamous and misunderstood figure in Western religion: the Devil!
Original airdate: 17 June 2016
11. (Bonus Episode) Celebrating the Solstice, The Story of Two Kings
In this special bonus episode commemorating the solstice, Campbell shares the Celtic celebration and mythic story behind the solstices. Join her and discover the enchanting tale of the Oak King and the Holly King and their role in Celtic lore. You will soon understand why this ancient story is one of Mother Earth's gifts to humanity.
Original airdate: 21 June 2016
12. Satan, the Scapegoat of Humanity: How Lucifer Became Satan
In this second part of our series on Satan, discover how Satan evolved from the simple angelic Adversary of Judaism into the Christian model of ultimate Evil. Explore how our iconic image of the Devil (complete with cloven hooves and horns) was stolen by the early church from a far more ancient Greek god in order to flesh out the Devil. Discover the heated politics that occurred between the early church and pagan philosophers that became influential in shaping the Western image of the Lord of Hell: Lucifer.
Original airdate: 25 June 2016
13. The Spirit of the Library of Alexandria and Hypatia Lives!
In our Season 1 finale, journey through the metropolitan world of the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria. Discover how its famous library lives on to this day, and walk alongside one of the most fascinating women in Western history. Learn how the story of Hypatia reveals how religious extremism tore apart the ancient world... and how her tale reveals the path humanity must take as we face the same problem in our modern world!
Original airdate: 3 July 2016
Season 2 Episode Guide:
14. The Holidays and Their Supernatural Relations
Welcome to the second season of What Lies Beyond! Join Campbell in discovering the sacred and supernatural holidays packed into the harvest season. Learn about the Celtic festivals such as Lammas and Mabon, but also discover the tantalizing beginnings of other festivals of the dead such as Obon, Pchum Ben, and the Day of the Dead. Take the first steps on a path that will lead you to greater understanding of why this time of year is associated with our loved ones on the other side and begin dispelling the fear of the ancient ways of our ancestors.
Original airdate: 10 September 2016
15. Death As Seen Through the Eyes of the Egyptian and Tibetan Books of the Dead
Join Campbell in exploring the mysterious afterlives portrayed in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Discover ancient secrets of the soul and how these tomes are guidebooks as much for the living as the dead!
Original airdate: 16 September 2016
16. The Hungry Ghosts of Asian Festivals of the Dead: Obon, Pchum Ben, and Zhongyuan
Take a journey across the Far East and discover the truly astounding, soul-stirring, and spiritually fascinating festivals of the dead that occur throughout Asia during the harvest seasons - including the Japanese Obon, the Cambodian Pchum Ben, and the Chinese Zhongyuan. Learn how to honor the ancestors and discover the lessons of the Hungry Ghosts.
Original airdate: 23 September 2016
17. Ghosts of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Olmec: Celebrating El Dia de los Muertos
Join Campbell as we journey across the deserts of Mexico down into the vibrant jungles of the Yucatan to truly understand the incredible history of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Olmecs - the original peoples of Central America. Learn how these ancient cultures shaped modern Latin America and how the ghosts of these Native American empires still live with us today thanks to the celebration of Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead).
Original airdate: 3 October 2016
18. Unmasking Halloween: Discover the Celtic Festival of the Dead Known as Samhain
Walk the ancient paths of the Celts; journey across the misty moors of Ireland and Scotland as Campbell reveals the traditions of her own Celtic ancestors during their festival of the dead known as Samhain. Learn how this ancient Celtic rite evolved after hundreds of years of conflict with the Catholic Church to become our modern Halloween. From apple bobbing to trick-or-treat, jack-o-lanterns and costumes, discover that the fun of Halloween is steeped in ancient spirituality and, as a holiday, deserves to have its true light restored.
Original airdate: 10 October 2016
19. A Love Story of Life, Death, and the Reincarnation of Humanity: Persephone, Hades, & Demeter
A love story of life and death, journey with Campbell into the beautiful tale of the mother goddess Demeter, her daughter Persephone, and Hades - the bad boy god of the Greek Underworld. Listen to their tale and learn the mysteries that lie within...
Walk the path of the ancient Mystery Religion of Eleusis to discover how the ancient goddess Persephone held the secrets of life, death, and the rebirth of the human soul in her hands... until her worship was outlawed in 381 A.D.
Original airdate: 17 October 2016
20. Unmasking the Witch: From the Witch Hunts of Europe to the American Shores of the Salem Witch Trials
Unmask the true identity of the witch in this episode that explores the impact of the with hunts from Europe all the way to the American shores in the witch hysteria that gripped Salem, Massachusetts. In the Salem Witch Trials, discover the powerful lessons this dark chapter of American history holds for all of humanity and begin to free the witch from her nightmarish Halloween form as Campbell exposes the reality of this maligned title.
Original airdate: 25 October 2016
21. Ghosts, Spirits, and Demons: A Love Letter From the Other Side
In this Season 2 finale, Campbell gets to the heart of the esoteric matter by revealing the true meaning of ghosts, spirits, and demons. Packed with enlightening information and a heart touching story from the Other Side at this sacred time of year... prepare to be inspired with the eternal truth that death is not the end of life - it is only the beginning, and we are never truly separated from those we love who have made their journey to the Other Side.
Original airdate: 30 October 2016