Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia continues the tragic story of Tibet , as the 20th Century begins and the mighty British Empire flexs its muscle and armed with machine guns and artillery invade the Holy City of Lhasa. Slaughtering tens of thousands of Tibetan defenders armed only with medieval swords and lances. Jack also examines the era of the great World Wars as neutral Tibet’s thousands of monasteries pray endlessly for Allied victories and a US army cargo plane crash lands near the Holy City , causing an angry mob to riot by committing unintentional blasphemy. Last but not least, Jack gives an indepth “You are There” style analysis of the Chinese invasion and its aftermath including the destruction of Tibet’s many monasteries, the desecration of sacred works of Art , and  the mass genocide of the Tibetan people.

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In the first part of GRR’s epic Tibetan trilogy, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the geography and ancient origins of the mysterious, mountain fortress-like nation. As well as the shift from the cannibalistic,shamanistic and devil worshiping indigenous Bon religion with its imperialist leanings and plans of empire building to the more  gentle message of Buddhism. Jack also explores the withdrawal of Tibet during the Middle Ages into centuries of isolation, the beginnings of the Dalai Lama Theocractic system of government ,and the use of such sacred items as prayer wheels, prayer flags and the Tibetan rosary. Last but not least Jack examines the little known story of the 19th centuries British colonial Hindu spies who traveled in caravans disguised as holy men and pilgrims -creating a secret, covert map of Tibet and whose military intelligence would eventually lead to the end of Tibet’s centuries of isolation, forcing the mysterious mountain country to begin diplomatic relations with the West.

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Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the life, legend and legacy of the Prince of the Apostles St. Peter (The Rock). This headstrong, impulsive,emotional and powerfully built- physically strong  man also had a great capacity for goodness and spiritual growth. Now and again plagued by weakness and doubts –  Saint Peter still  managed to have great faith and fearlessness taking the lead role among the disciples in preaching and spreading the message of Christ across the Roman empire. Jack digs deep into not only The New Testament biblical canon of books – but also takes a hard look at  lesser known and mysterious Coptic and Gnostic texts – such as ( The Acts of Peter and The Gospel of Peter- etc.) – to present a unique portrait of the most human of all the apostles.

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Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia continues GRR’s celebration of the upcoming 200th anniversary of the Haunted Summer of 1816, and examines the lives ,legends and literary legacies of Percy and Mary Shelley. These young , gifted , eccentric and tragedy filled lovers would become the outcasts of English society by living their lives steeped in idealistic radical socialist politics ,drug induced mind expansion and sexual experimentation-150 years before the arrival of the hippie movement. Jack gives in depth and descriptive analysis of Percy Shelley’s amazing poetry and dramas, prose and verse filled with lyrical power that was often layered with symbolism, allegory and a macabre sense of humor that linked beauty with the strange. Jack also takes a look at not only the writing of The Frankenstein novel , but also examines Mary Shelley’s lesser known but stupendous literary works , obscure short stories and novels that are infused with striking originality and complexity. You won’t find this on public television , cable networks or satellite radio , only on GRR.

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Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia, a Eucharistic minister of the Holy Sacrament in the Roman catholic church, examines the life, legend and legacy of St. Paul of Tarsus perhaps the most important and influential Apostle and theologian in the history of Christianity. Jack digs deeply into the Acts of the Apostles and the many Pauline letters and even tackles the complex Saint’s controversial alleged misogyny. He also examines some of the many portrayals of the great evangelist in art and gives in depth analysis on the Pauline paintings of such master artists as Giotto, Raphael, Caravaggio and Rembrandt.
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Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines his favorite celestial body (La Luna), the Moon which since the dawn of humanity has been regarded as a source of magic and spirituality. The ancients observed connections between the Moon’s changing phases and the natural rhythms of nature , a type of unifying pattern for all living things , an intricate web of inter-connectedness. Jack gives in depth analysis of the Moons role in ceremonial and folk magic, The Tarot , Astrology and even examines the concepts of moon madness and lycanthropy. He also examines (in great detail) the great Goddess (The all dewy one) a divine feminine holy trinity -Diana/The Maiden, Selene /The Matron and Hecate/The Crone -still worshiped today by contemporary Wiccans.

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In the second part of this year’s Christmas special, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia provides a colorful and sometimes revelatory analysis on some of the miracles performed by the Prince of Peace -Jesus Christ. From the Wedding at Cana ,in which a young Jesus having a good time at a party keeps the celebration going by turning water into a heavenly , vintage wine. To the transfiguration in which Christ momentarily reverts back to his divine, celestial form and becomes a glowing , luminous being of light. Jack also goes in depth into the feeding of the multitudes , the raising of Lazarus from the dead and the ultimate miracle of them all, The Easter Event. A pivotal moment in the salvation history that transforms the cowardly apostles into envoys of God and gives birth to the Christian Church.

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An expert on early Christianity and a Eucharistic Minister of The Holy Sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia presents an intimate two part program on the life and healing ministry of the Prince of Peace – Jesus Christ. In part 1, Jack digs deeply into the New Testament’s Biblical Canon of Books, and several of the little known Gnostic Gospels to provide a unique spiritual and historical perspective , and a far more complex , less blurry Son of God. Jack also examines Jesus Christ as a wise sage and shaman who performs controversial exorcisms, casting out demons from their human hosts with the power of love, faith and the Word of God.

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Unrivaled in his knowledge of Mythology and often referred to as the “Heavy Metal” Joseph Campbell , Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia continues the popular and critically acclaimed GRR series. This time out it’s 5 tales from the Cherokee and Hopi nations that are filled with humor, drama and the supernatural. First off it’s the Cherokee genesis story Earth Making- and the Orpheus themed- Daughter of the Sun. Next up a Hopi tale of good versus evil -The Son of Light Kills The Monster , in which the young hero along with Mole and the Tiny Spiderwoman take on the monstrous Man-Eagle , a creature that has been kidnapping, sexually abusing and finally eating women. Last but not least 2 celestial solar stories – The Hopi Boy and The Sun- in which an orphan finds out he has godly lineage and the Cherokee story – Grandmother Spider Steals The Sun.

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