INTRODUCTION:
This episode sparks the beginning of a relationship with an astounding man whom I look forward to many years of friendship with! He, like me, is a former drug dealer, he’s been to jail, he’s been homeless, and like myself he understands his mission is to do all he can to help others now that he’s been given a second chance. His name is Branch Isole and he is a poet, a storyteller and the author of 22 books! Branch was born in Osaka, Japan (my favorite country) and has the traveled the world extensively! In this interview we are going to be focusing on his book titled GOD… i Believe. I wanted to focus on this book in particular because of how easy it is to read and understand. It is also written from a perspective that all world religions have value and it doesn’t place Christianity of a lofty pedestal. Branch graduated from Texas State Univ. B.S.Ed., did post graduate work at the University of Houston, M.Ed Adm., and holds an Oxford M.A. Theology degree from Trinity Bible College and Seminary. Branch shares how strength of choice can change consequences and this man is known worldwide for his contemporary short story prose that reveals emotions and issues often experienced, but not always voiced. This is the longest interview I have ever conducted, and the subject matter is so important that the full version of this episode will be available to both paid and non-paid listeners. I really hope this helps someone…
INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):
· Personal Stories From Two Former Drug Dealers
· A Detailed Look Into Branch’s Book: God…i Believe
· The Purpose Of Life
· What Happens When We Die?
· A Better Understanding Of God And Jesus
· Is Everything About Life Really Covered In The Bible?
· The Difference Between Religion And Spirituality
· Discovering Spiritual Truth
· A Bit About The End Of The World (A Full Episode About This Is Coming)
· Breakdown Of “Attitude – Belief – Perception”
· Baby Steps To Starting A Spiritual Life
· The Importance Of Choosing A Spiritual Path (Whatever That May Be)
· Failings Of Christianity
· Why Tithing Is NOT Mandatory
· Exploration Of World Religions
- Judaism
- Islam
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Animism
- Atheism
- Christianity
CONNECT WITH BRANCH:
God…i Believe: https://amzn.to/3gwgi1N
Website & Other Books: https://www.manaopublishing.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/thevoyeuristicpoet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branch-isole-851433201/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzN66BkAUAemYX76Smnn0GA
DE’VANNON’S FAVORITE GOSPEL ALBUM:
· I’ll See You In The Rapture by The Mississippi Mass Choir
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