https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/ en-us © 2025 Tyler Robbins Seeking to understand the many ideas that unite us Tyler Robbins Have you ever wondered what Quakers, Jains, and Sikhs have in common? Why is it that ascetic practices have been revered in nearly all parts of the world? Did you know that many 'new' discoveries in psychology are now validating ideas that the Buddha taught 2,500 years ago? In this series we explore the underlying concepts and ideas that appear to be at the core of many religious, and at times secular, traditions. Have you ever wondered what Quakers, Jains, and Sikhs have in common? Why is it that ascetic practices have been revered in nearly all parts of the world? Did you know that many 'new' discoveries in psychology are now validating ideas that the Buddha taught 2,500 years ago? In this series we explore the underlying concepts and ideas that appear to be at the core of many religious, and at times secular, traditions. Tyler Robbins tyler@bedrockwisdompodcast.com no full 1 1 The Role of Myth Tyler Robbins What is myth and how does it play a role in human experience? What is myth and how does it play a role in human experience? bwp001 Wed, 18 May 2022 02:00:00 MST 00:27:18 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-1-the-role-of-myth/ full 1 2 Compassion Tyler Robbins I discuss the stories of Avalokiteshvara as well as how Jesus responded to the loss of a friend. I discuss the stories of Avalokiteshvara as well as how Jesus responded to the loss of a friend. bwp002 Wed, 18 May 2022 03:00:00 MST 00:28:28 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-2-compassion/ full 1 3 Ritual Tyler Robbins What is ritual and how does it play a role in our everyday life? What is ritual and how does it play a role in our everyday life? bwp003 Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:29:01 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-3-ritual/ full 1 4 Interdependence Tyler Robbins I discuss the idea of how everything is connected through the Daoist lense of Yin and Yang and the Buddhist concept of interdependence. I discuss the idea of how everything is connected through the Daoist lense of Yin and Yang and the Buddhist concept of interdependence. bwp004 Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:24:55 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-4-interdependence/ full 1 5 Meditation and Prayer Tyler Robbins I discuss the function of prayer and meditation and how they can act as a tool for keeping our mind grounded. I discuss the function of prayer and meditation and how they can act as a tool for keeping our mind grounded. bwp005 Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:23:44 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-5-meditation-and-prayer/ full 1 6 Family and Relationships Tyler Robbins What is the value in having relationships with family and others? How are these emphasized in different traditions? What is the value in having relationships with family and others? How are these emphasized in different traditions? bwp006 Sun, 12 June 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:39:05 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-6-family-and-relationships/ full 1 7 Humility Tyler Robbins Is humility a weakness or a strength? I look at this topic through the lenses of Zen, Greek philosophy, Humanism, Christianity, and Daoism. Is humility a weakness or a strength? I look at this topic through the lenses of Zen, Greek philosophy, Humanism, Christianity, and Daoism. bwp007 Sun, 26 June 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:29:06 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-7-humility/ full 1 8 Asceticism Tyler Robbins Asceticism, the practice of denying one's own personal desires in search of spiritual growth, has existed for thousands of years across a wide variety of traditions. I discuss some of those traditions. Asceticism, the practice of denying one's own personal desires in search of spiritual growth, has existed for thousands of years across a wide variety of traditions. I discuss some of those traditions. bwp008 Sun, 10 July 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:34:57 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-8-asceticism/ full 1 9 Community Tyler Robbins From small hunter-gatherer groups to whole nations, communities fill a fundamental role in our physical and mental well being. In this episode I discuss the value that participation in smaller, more intimate communities provides. From small hunter-gatherer groups to whole nations, communities fill a fundamental role in our physical and mental well being. In this episode I discuss the value that participation in smaller, more intimate communities provides. bwp009 Sun, 24 July 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:29:28 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-9-community/ full 1 10 Non-Violence Tyler Robbins There is no question that humanity has often engaged in violence in an effort to make social changes. So how does one make a stand while refusing to engage in this ugly tendency? In this episode I highlight three groups who have tackled this challenge with success. There is no question that humanity has often engaged in violence in an effort to make social changes. So how does one make a stand while refusing to engage in this ugly tendency? In this episode I highlight three groups who have tackled this challenge with success. bwp010 Mon, 08 August 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:34:46 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-10-non-violence/ full 1 11 The Golden Rule Tyler Robbins Treat others the way you want to be treated. This concept has presented itself so often throughout history in one form or another that it's hard to keep track of. In this episode I discuss some of those sources. Treat others the way you want to be treated. This concept has presented itself so often throughout history in one form or another that it's hard to keep track of. In this episode I discuss some of those sources. bwp011 Mon, 21 August 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:26:33 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-11-the-golden-rule/ full 1 12 Faith Tyler Robbins Faith, the act of accepting as truth an idea that cannot be scientifically verified, is inspiring... and complicated. In this episode I discuss faith and how it relates to things like works (action) and doubt. Faith, the act of accepting as truth an idea that cannot be scientifically verified, is inspiring... and complicated. In this episode I discuss faith and how it relates to things like works (action) and doubt. bwp012 Wed, 07 September 2022 04:00:00 MST 00:28:30 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-12-faith/ full 1 13 Harmony With Nature Tyler Robbins The natural world holds a certain appeal. It stirs something ancient and awe-inspiring in the soul. In this episode I discuss some of the oldest spiritual traditions in the world as well as some contemporary reflections that can help us to be aware of our relationship with it. The natural world holds a certain appeal. It stirs something ancient and awe-inspiring in the soul. In this episode I discuss some of the oldest spiritual traditions in the world as well as some contemporary reflections that can help us to be aware of our relationship with nature. bwp013 Wed, 26 September 2022 06:00:00 MST 00:33:04 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-13-harmony-with-nature/ full 1 14 Forgiveness Tyler Robbins Forgiveness is universally valued. But why? Forgiveness is universally valued. But why? bwp014 Wed, 10 October 2022 06:00:00 MST 00:26:00 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-14-forgiveness/ full 1 15 The Value of Struggle Tyler Robbins Life can be difficult. Despite our best efforts, we all have to experience pain and discomfort in one form or another. How we decide to engage with those challenges can make all the difference. Life can be difficult. Despite our best efforts, we all have to experience pain and discomfort in one form or another. How we decide to engage with those challenges can make all the difference. bwp015 Wed, 26 October 2022 06:00:00 MST 00:31:11 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-15-the-value-of-struggle/ full 1 16 Respect for Elders Tyler Robbins The older members of our communities may not always be perfect, but they offer something valuable to society that can only be gained with time. Experience. In this episode I look at the importance of maintaining a level of respect for those who have gained it and paying attention to those who are willing to share their wisdom. The older members of our communities may not always be perfect, but they offer something valuable to society that can only be gained with time. Experience. In this episode I look at the importance of maintaining a level of respect for those who have gained it and paying attention to those who are willing to share their wisdom. bwp016 Mon, 7 November 2022 06:00:00 MST 00:31:58 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-16-respect-for-elders/ full 1 17 Integrity Tyler Robbins Having a high standard of morals and being truly committed to those morals aren’t always one and the same. In this episode I will look at some figures who have shown, through their actions, what it means to be a person of integrity. Having a high standard of morals and being truly committed to those morals aren’t always one and the same. In this episode I will look at some figures who have shown, through their actions, what it means to be a person of integrity. bwp017 Sun, 20 November 2022 06:00:00 MST 00:28:56 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-17-integrity/ full 1 18 Mind, Body, Spirit Tyler Robbins "The body is a temple." Most traditions recognize the inseparable bond between body and mind. I discuss how some have harnessed this connection in search of higher understanding. "The body is a temple." Most traditions recognize the inseparable bond between body and mind. I discuss how some have harnessed this connection in search of higher understanding. bwp018 Sun, 4 December 2022 06:00:00 MST 00:28:56 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-18-mind-body-spirit/ full 1 19 Winter Traditions, Light and Charity Tyler Robbins The dark days of winter can help us understand the value of light. The dark days of winter can help us understand the value of light. bwp019 Sun, 18 December 2022 06:00:00 MST 00:29:15 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-19-winter-traditions-light-and-charity/ full 1 20 Creativity in Visual Art Tyler Robbins Art has been used for centuries as a means to express our relationship to the divine. In this episode we highlight some ways in which this has been expressed visually. Art has been used for centuries as a means to express our relationship to the divine. In this episode I highlight some ways in which this has been expressed visually. bwp020 Sun, 15 January 2023 06:00:00 MST 00:24:49 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-20-creativity-in-visual-art/ full 1 21 Coming of Age Tyler Robbins That phase of life between childhood and adulthood can be challenging. Special rites can help ease the transition for both the young person and their tribe. That phase of life between childhood and adulthood can be challenging. Special rites can help ease the transition for both the young person and their tribe. bwp021 Sun, 12 February 2023 06:00:00 MST 00:27:37 no https://www.bedrockwisdompodcast.com/episode-21-coming-of-age/