The companion to the highly acclaimed Viking Gods and Goddesses- this time out, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the ancient Norse/Germanic myth of Seigfried /Sigurd (The Dragonslayer). From the epic’s origins in history and literature to the myth’s ascension in the 19th Century as representative of Scandinavian and German nationalism. Jack also plays storyteller and recreates the Epic from the origins of the magical sword , the great treasure and cursed ring – to the Dragon slaying and tragic love story.

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A first rate historian and mythographer , Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the world of The Vikings and their many complex deities.They came from the cold and hostile Northern lands and these ferocious Pagan warriors were eager to conquer, setting towns and villages on fire or putting them to the sword.  Disembarking from their squared sailed Dragon Ships, they pillaged monasteries, raped nuns and desecrated churches. For three centuries the Norsemen ravaged the entire Western world , but would eventually settle down and covert to Christianity (the religion of their enemies).  Jack gives an insightful history of The Vikings and intimate descriptive details of their many Gods and Goddesses (Odin, Thor, Freya -etc).

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Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the life and work of the mystically inclined -Carl Gustav Jung. A child genius, Jung read widely in Philosophy and Theology, drawing inspiration from his pagan/spiritualist mother and Protestant minister father – he would question the nature of God, religion,spirituality and the human soul. As an adult, Jung studied mental illness and became the collaborator and most likely successor to Sigmund Freud, but would break from his mentor over Freud’s lack of spirituality , and insistence on the sexual nature of neurosis.  Branded a mystic and shunned by his peers, Jung would then take an amazing and complex inner journey into his own unconscious mind – formulating controversial theories on such subjects as spirits , dreams, symbols and Christianity. Linking the ancient art of alchemy to the divine feminine (Sophia) and the New Testament – God of Love , Jesus Christ.

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Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the lives and legends of the most notorious and accursed monarchs of the Old Testament , King Ahab and Queen Jezebel.Upon her marriage to King Ahab, the smart , sexy, daring and outspoken Phonecian Queen, introduces the worship of Baal and Ashera into a land ruled by a single and very jealous male deity (Yahweh).A lone prophet, Elijah is equally determined to eliminate the foreign Queen and her followers.This one is a fast paced theater of the mind -type program that manages to be both informative and entertaining.

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In the concluding segment to our 2 part definitive program on the life and work of the great Pablo Picasso, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia continues the saga of the 20th Century’s greatest artist. From the out break of the Spanish Civil War and the creation of perhaps his finest painting (Guernica), to the arrival of World War II and Picasso’s involvement with the French Communist Party during the Cold War Years. Jack gives detailed analysis of the many paintings,etchings,prints, ceramics and sculptures from Picasso’s final years.

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In our 75th program, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the life and work of the greatest artist of the 20th Century, Pablo Picasso. No other artist of his time had as great an emotional and expressive range, and Picasso was often the driving force behind most of the radical art movements that occurred in the first half of the century. Jack is not only a writer, historian, film buff and mystic but he is also among the finest collage artists in the world , and provides deep analysis and descriptions of Picasso’s work – insights that few biographies and critics can rival or duplicate.
Part 2 of this program (1936-1973) will follow next week.

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In this year’s God Rock Radio Christmas Special -Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the defining event of the modern era, The Great War (WW I) . Jack not only dissects the causes and effects of the massive conflict, but digs deeply into two of the War’s most amazing events. The Christmas Truce of 1914, an armistice that was instigated by the weary and demoralized foot soldiers , and The Legend of the Angel of Mons. A supernatural event of divine Angelic intervention in the middle of one of the War’s earliest and most intense battles.

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In this our second program of a series of shows on Spanish Saints, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the life, legend and legacy of the great Francis Xavier. Born into a wealthy Spanish /Basque noble family, Francis would spend his adult life helping the sick and the poor. One of the 7 founders of the Jesuit order, Xavier would travel to Asia and visit India, Japan and China becoming the greatest evangelist since the time of Christ. A unique historical character, this apostle to the East would develop a great love and respect for the many different people and cultures that he encountered during his vast travels.

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In an epic program that makes cable television seem pale by comparison, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the life, legend and legacy of the greatest of Prophets -Moses. The great lawgiver was the central figure in the liberation of the Hebrews from bondage in Egypt , and the formative influence of their National State. Jack provides insightful analysis into the Book of Exodus, and goes into great detail concerning the revelation on Mount Sinai , the Ten Plagues of Egypt , the miracle at The Red Sea, the Ten Commandments , the Golden Calf and much much more. You won’t find this on Public Television, the History Channel or Satellite Radio only on GRR.

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In the culmination of this Season’s Halloween trilogy-Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the Faust legend. The Classic tale of an elderly scholar who sells his soul to the Devil in order to gain youth, wealth, sex, wisdom and power. Digging deeply into ancient texts, Jack explores the historical Faustus, as well as the evolution of the Medieval Folk tales into one of literature’s greatest heroes and protagonists. Jack also provides in depth analysis of the Christopher Marlowe’s version of the tale,and Goethe’s epic two part poem-plus much, much more!- Happy Halloween Folks!

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