Going in Blind with Zach Tidwell
Going in Blind with Zach Tidwell
Podcast Description
Curiosity is currency. It’s been an ever-present force in my life, carrying me to my highest highs and through my lowest lows. I’ve always needed to know how things work, but as I’ve grown older the lens of that wonder has widened. Going in Blind is a vessel for exploring that curiosity together.So join me as I dive into all of it— from speaking with builders, thought leaders and revolutionaries, to discussing stories of hard-earned accolades and harder-learned lessons each week.New episodes drop every Monday, along with the first Friday of each month.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of curiosity, personal growth, resilience, and diverse human experiences. Episodes have included discussions with individuals from journalism, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and nonprofit sectors, addressing topics like creative pursuits, overcoming adversity, and the therapeutic aspects of outdoor activities.
Conversations with the biggest, boldest, and baddest people on the planet.
From scientists and researchers to athletes, thought leaders, founders, and those who have accomplished incredible feats despite tremendous adversity— Going in Blind is your front row ticket to deep-reaching discussions with people making big waves in the world.
Host Zach Tidwell is a completely blind Marine Corps veteran, skier, rock climber, whitewater kayaker, and martial artist who knows a thing or two about overcoming. Join him as he delves into the incredible minds of new guests every week.
Dr. Betty Kovacs’ life’s work in comparative literature and theory of symbolic/mystic language has culminated in discovering that much of ancient history—and especially early spiritual teachings—may have been deliberately hidden, altered, or destroyed. The conversation dives into newly surfaced texts, the formation of religious canon, and how institutional power may have reshaped the original message of figures like Jesus.
Key Topics:
00:00 Introduction & Guest Background
26:27 Questioning Beliefs & Narratives
45:04 When the Church Gained Power
46:47 Who Decided the Biblical Canon?
49:51 The Nag Hammadi Discovery & Destroyed Texts
51:18 Reframing Jesus as a Mystic Teacher
51:50 Transhumanism & Modern Control Systems
52:16 “You Are Nothing” – The Loss of Human Divinity
01:03:41 Original Sin & Psychological Conditioning
01:10:00 Control Through Religion & Belief Systems (discussion continues)
01:18:00 Are These Control Patterns Still Happening Today?
01:25:00 Closing Thoughts
You can find Dr. Kovacs and her work here:
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Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
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