Gita In Action Podcast

Episode 159--If We All Die… What’s the Point of Life?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If we’re all moving toward the same ending… what’s the point of how we live? In this class, we explore one of the most intense sections of the B...

Episode 158--You’re Not Meant to Have It All Figured Out

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like if you could just understand everything—how things will play out, why things are happening, what’s coming next—then you’...

Episode 157--Lead Fully, Let Go Completely

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be an empowered leader? After this past weekend’s retreat, I found myself reflecting on that word—empowered. Because i...

Episode 156--Seeing Everything Won’t Give You Peace

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We often think that if we could just understand everything—what’s going to happen, how things will unfold, how it will all work out—then we’d ...

Episode 155--You Don’t Need Power—You Need Someone You Can Trust

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We often think that if we just had more control—more clarity, more certainty, more power—then we’d finally feel at peace. But what if peace does...

Episode 154--What Happens When You Let Go of Control

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually happens when we stop trying to control everything? Most of us are taught—directly or indirectly—that we should be in control of our ...

Episode 153--Understanding Chapter 10: The Shift That Changes Everything

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we take a step back and look at the full picture of Chapter 10 of the Bhagavad Gita—not just verse by verse, but how everything conne...

Episode 152--Why We Chase What Fades (And How to Find What Lasts)

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we keep chasing things that don’t actually last? In this episode of The Gita in Action Podcast, we explore a powerful insight from the Bhagav...

Episode 151--Stop Chasing… Start Seeing

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the problem isn’t what you’re pursuing… but how you’re seeing? In this class from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 10 – Vibhuti Yoga), we ...

Episode 150--The One Bank Account That Follows You

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are we actually working for? In this class, we explore one of the most grounding (and confronting) truths from the Bhagavad Gita—everything mat...

Episode 149--The World as a Roadmap Back to God

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 (Vibhuti Yoga) and a powerful shift in how we see the world around us. Krishna ...

Episode 148--The One Among the Many

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore one of the most beautiful sections of the Bhagavad Gita—Krishna’s vibhutis, or His divine manifestat...

Episode 147--From Sparks to the Source

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore a beautiful section of the Bhagavad Gita where Krishna begins describing His vibhutis—His extraordinar...

Episode 146--How Do We Remember God in Real Life?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one thing to believe in God. It’s another thing to remember Him in the middle of traffic, deadlines, relationship tension, and daily stress. ...

Episode 145--Faith That’s Grounded: Not Just Feeling, Not Just Philosophy

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is spiritual life supposed to be emotional… or intellectual? In this class, we explore why real faith can’t rest on feeling alone — and can’t ...

Episode 144--You Can’t Think Your Way to God

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world that rewards thinking. Analyze it. Study it. Master it. Control it. So naturally, many of us assume we can understand God the same ...

Episode 143--You Don’t Have to Figure It All Out

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Bhagavad Gita 10.10, Krishna makes a powerful promise: “To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by...

Episode 142--Love Well and Let Happiness Follow

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 141--When God Starts Taking Care of You

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually changes when we stop seeing God as an abstract idea and begin trusting Him as the source of everything? In this class, we explore a subt...

Episode 140--Why the Goal Was Never a Better Dream

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So much of what we chase in life is driven by the hope that this version of the dream will finally satisfy us — a better outcome, a better role, a b...

Episode 139--Intimacy and Awe: Why Krishna Reveals His Greatness

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Krishna spend so much time describing His greatness in the Gita? Is it to impress us—or to draw us closer? In this class, we explore how un...

Episode 138--Come Home: The Heart of Chapter 9

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 137--Let Me Matter to You

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does Krishna actually ask of us in devotion? Not perfection. Not constant spiritual highs. He asks for relationship. In this class on Bhagavad Gi...

Episode 136--Purpose in a Broken World

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Bhagavad Gita doesn’t promise a problem-free life — it offers something deeper: purpose. In this episode, we explore what Krishna means when H...

Episode 135--Does the Gita Really Say Women Are Less Qualified? | Bhakti Beyond Gender

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad-gītā 9.32 is often quoted as one of the most uncomfortable verses in the Gita — especially when it comes to women and spiritual qualifica...

Episode 134--The Devotee Who Slips—and the God Who Never Leaves

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a sincere devotee falls down? Does a mistake cancel spiritual progress? Does God ever walk away? In this episode of Gita in Action, ...

Episode 133--A Speck on the Moon: Why Your Mistakes Don’t Define You

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 132--Impartially Partial: The Sweet Paradox of Krishna’s Love

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 131--What God Really Wants (It’s Not What You Think)

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if God isn’t asking you for perfection, wealth, or elaborate offerings—but something far simpler and far more personal? In this episode, we ...

Episode 130--From Transaction to Love: What We’re Really Seeking in God

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue our journey through Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 (Texts 9.23–9.25) and explore a subtle but powerful shift Krishna invites u...

Episode 129--1% Devotion, 99% Krishna: Trusting the One Who Carries Us

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if spiritual life isn’t about giving a perfect performance… but about simply showing up with sincerity? In this episode, we explore the incre...

Episode 128--The Happiness That Lasts: Why We’re Made for More

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all go through life chasing comfort, security, love, or success — hoping each new “upgrade” will finally make us happy. But over and over aga...

Episode 127--The Personal God: What Christmas and the Gita Teach Us

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we long for a love that doesn’t fade… a presence that feels close… a connection that feels personal? In this special Christmas episode of...

Episode 126--Living Bhakti in the Middle of Real Life

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does devotion actually look like when life is busy, overwhelming, and imperfect? In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 9.14, where Krishna de...

Episode 125--The Square Peg Problem: What We’re Really Searching For

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does it feel like no matter how much we achieve, heal, learn, or improve ourselves, something still feels missing? In this episode of Gita in Acti...

Episode 124--Seeing God Clearly: Healing Projection, Hurt, and Misunderstanding

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class on Bhagavad Gita 9.11, we explore why we often struggle to see Krishna as He truly is. Krishna appears in a humanlike form, but His form...

Episode 123--You’re Not Alone in the Chaos: Krishna Is Actually Running the Show

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 122--When Love Feels Heavy—and Why It Never Does for Krishna

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Gita in Action episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 9.6–9.7 and the comforting truth behind Krishna’s unique way of loving. While our love of...

Episode 121--You Don’t Have to Hold Everything Together — Krishna Already Is

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Gita in Action episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 9.4–9.5 and the comforting truth that we don’t have to hold everything together — Krish...

Episode 120--A Circle of Gratitude: The Blessings That Touched Us This Year

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Thanksgiving, today’s episode is a little different — and a lot more personal. We sat together as a spiritual family and shared the bl...

Episode 119--Your Spiritual Garden Is Growing (Even When You Can’t See It)

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 118--When Knowledge Becomes Love

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we step into the heart of the Bhagavad Gita — Chapter 9 — where Krishna reveals “the most confidential knowledge.” It’...

Episode 117--The Heart Remembers What It Loves

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a reflective walk through Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita — “Attaining the Supreme.” This chapter answers some of life’...

Episode 116--When Love Puts Everything in Perspective

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After describing the many paths of yoga, the cycles of light and darkness, and the timing of death, Krishna ends Chapter 8 with a simple, comforting t...

Episode 115--When Love Makes the Timing Irrelevant

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore one of the most mystical parts of the Bhagavad Gita — where Krishna describes how yogis can leave the world at specific ...

Episode 114--What Survives the End of the World?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Bhagavad Gita doesn’t just talk about personal transformation — it takes us to the scale of the universe itself. Krishna explains that even th...

Episode 113--Beyond the Temporary: Choosing What Truly Lasts

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Bhagavad Gita 8.16–8.17, Krishna expands our vision of reality — from the fleeting pleasures of this world all the way to the cosmic lifespan o...

Episode 112--You Don’t Have to Struggle So Hard

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore Krishna’s gentle reassurance from the Bhagavad Gita (8.14–15): the spiritual path doesn’t have to be so hard. Krishn...

Episode 111-The Real Work of Meditation

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We often think of meditation as a way to relax or escape from life’s stress — a quiet break for the mind. But Krishna teaches that real meditation...

Episode 110--The Heart Remembers: Turning Practice Into

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore one of the Gita’s most intimate instructions — how to remember Krishna steadily, with both mind and heart. Krishna tea...

Episode 109--Let Krishna Drive: Turning Devotion Into Your Daily GPS

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore one of the most practical and transformative teachings of the Bhagavad Gita (8.7): to remember Krishna before we act — n...

Episode 108--Die Before You Die: The Secret to Real Freedom

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore one of the most profound truths from the Bhagavad Gita (8.6): “Whatever state of being one remembers at the time of death,...

Episode 107--Before the Branch Breaks: Strengthening Your Spiritual Wings

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore Krishna’s teachings in Bhagavad Gita 8.4–8.5, uncovering how the material world, the cosmic forces, and the Supersoul in...

Episode 106--Small Actions, Big Impact: Turning Everyday Life into Spiritual Practice

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore how the things we do every day—work, chores, even small habits—can become powerful tools for spiritual growth. Using Kri...

Episode 105--Know Krishna, Live Fully: Lessons from Chapter 7

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna teaches us how to move from detachment to devotion. Discover how to recognize Him in daily lif...

Episode 104--Vibe Your Tribe

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we’ll explore verses 7.29–30 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna reveals that different kinds of people come to Him in devotion—s...

Episode 103--Life’s Ups and Downs: Finding Freedom Beyond Good and Bad

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life is full of highs and lows, but what if the struggle between “good” and “bad” is just an illusion? In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gi...

Episode 102--Why Can't Everyone See God?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, we dive into Bhagavad Gita 7.25–7.26 to explore a question that has puzzled seekers for ages: why isn’t Krishna—or God—manife...

Episode 101--Forever Fresh: Finding the One Love That Lasts

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, we dive into Krishna’s teaching in Bhagavad Gita 7.24, exploring why devotion to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is not just a s...

Episode 100-- Do Your Best and Forget the Rest

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore what the Bhagavad Gita teaches about where our focus should really be. Krishna explains that while material results and bles...

Episode 99--From Mixed Motives to Pure Love: The Journey of Devotion

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 7.18–7.21, where Krishna reveals His gratitude for all who turn to Him — whether in distress, curiosity,...

Episode 98--Who Turns to God—and Who Doesn’t?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In these verses (7.15-7.17), Krishna makes a striking contrast. Some people, caught up in illusion, refuse to surrender—even though it would free th...

Episode 97--Beyond the Tinted Glasses: Seeing Krishna Clearly

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, verses 12–14, where Krishna reveals the true nature of the material world and how it’s influenc...

Episode 96--Seeing God in Everyday Life

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore Bhagavad Gita 7.8–7.11 and discover how Krishna is present in the essence of everything around us—water, light, sound, o...

Episode 95--What Are You Plugged Into?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why the same world can feel so different depending on how you engage with it? In this class, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7...

Episode 94--The Rare Path to Truly Knowing God

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we dive into Chapter 7, verses 1–3 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna reveals the rare path to truly knowing Him. Most people get ca...

Episode 93--Master Your Mind, Find Your Heart: Lessons from Chapter 6

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we revisit Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita—a review of the powerful verses we’ve already explored together. We’ll reflect on Arjun...

Episode 92--No Effort Is Ever Lost: The Long View of Spiritual Growth

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your spiritual journey didn’t start in this lifetime? And what if the effort you’re making now is actually picking up where you left off b...

Episode 91--What If You're Picking Up Where You Left Off

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the spiritual work you’re doing now isn’t brand new—but a continuation of something you’ve already begun? In this episode, we dive int...

Episode 90--You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita: 6:36-39--Sometimes the mind feels like a relentless bully—pulling us into distractions, doubt, and discouragement, even when we’re ...

Episode 89--Resetting the Mind’s Homepage

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your mind’s default setting? In this episode, we explore how Krishna teaches us to reprogram the patterns of our mind through steady practi...

Episode 88--Harder Than Controlling the Wind: Arjuna’s Honest Struggle with Yoga

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your mind has a mind of its own—restless, stubborn, and impossible to calm? You’re not alone. Even Arjuna, one of history’s great...

Episode 87--Making Spiritual Life Part of Everyday Life

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we bring spirituality out of the temple or meditation room and into the flow of our everyday lives? In this class on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 (v...

Episode 86--When the Mind Won’t Stop: Finding Shelter in Spiritual Practice

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had your mind spiral over a small mistake, blowing it way out of proportion? We all long for peace of mind, but it doesn’t just happen...

Episode 85--Taming the Mind: One Thought at a Time

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever sit down to focus—only to find your mind racing in a hundred different directions? In this episode, we explore Krishna’s timeless advi...

Episode 84--Beakful by Beakful: How Small Efforts Lead to Big Spiritual Change

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do a sparrow and your spiritual practice have in common? In this class, we explore Bhagavad Gita 6.24–6.25, where Krishna encourages us to stay...

Episode 83--The Happiness Nothing Can Take Away

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if real happiness wasn’t something you had to chase—or fear losing? In this class on Bhagavad Gita 6.20–23, we explore Krishna’s descript...

Episode 82--Steady Like a Flame: Finding Stillness in a Busy World

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 6.17–6.19, where Krishna teaches that real yoga begins with balance—regulating our eating, sleeping, wor...

Episode 81--From Scattered to Steady: Aligning Body, Mind, and Heart

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, verses 13–16, where Krishna shares powerful yet practical teachings on how to steady the body, ca...

Episode 80--Less Ego, More Soul: The Shift from Asana to Absorption

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, verses 9–14, where Krishna guides us from the outer limbs of yoga to its deeply internal heart. W...

Episode 79--From Knowing to Living: The Path to Realization

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita verses 6.7 and 6.8, where Krishna reveals that true spiritual peace comes not just from knowing the truth—...

Episode 78--Don't Let Your Mind Drive the Bus

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your mind has a mind of its own? In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 6.6, where Krishna says the mind can either be our greatest ...

Episode 77--Befriending the Mind: The Inner Battle and Its Cure

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful exploration of Bhagavad Gita 6.5, we unpack one of the most transformative teachings in the Gita: the mind can be our greatest friend...

Episode 76--Episode 76--Ashtanga Yoga Isn’t Just Poses: Exploring the Gita’s Inner Path

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ashtanga Yoga isn’t just about physical postures—it’s a complete spiritual journey. In this episode, we dive deep into Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad...

Episode 75: Freedom Through Action: Chapter 5 Explained

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore how Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 reveals the path to true freedom—not by escaping the world, but by engaging with it consciousl...

Episode 74-- The Peace Formula: From Control to Connection

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this class, we explore one of the most powerful and practical verses in the Bhagavad Gita As It Is—Chapter 5, Text 29—where Krishna reveals the...

Episode 73--When Trying Harder Isn't Working

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—controlling your anger, resisting temptation, checking all the spiritual boxes—but still not...

Episode 72--Reclaiming the Inner Flame: Awakening to the Bigger Picture

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore what it means to reclaim the inner flame—the steady, joyful presence within that doesn’t depend on anything outside of...

Episosde 71--Mastering the Mind Not the Moment

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita 5.23- We all feel triggered sometimes—by people, situations, or even our own emotions. But what if that moment of intensity is actuall...

Episode 70--Why Sense Pleasures Lead to Misery

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, Verse 22, where Krishna shares a profound truth: material pleasures, though enticing, are ultimat...

Episode 69--The Garden of the Heart: Choosing Joy That Grows

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re surrounded by messages that tell us happiness lies in achieving more, buying more, and being more. But what if real joy doesn’t come from ch...

Episode 68--How to Stay Steady When Life's Alot

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we stay steady when life feels overwhelming—when we’re caught in comparison, pushed by praise or criticism, or tossed by life’s ups and d...

Episode 67--Beyond Judgment: Cultivating Equal Vision and Compassion

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Text 18 In this episode of The Gita in Action Podcast, we dive into the powerful concept of equal vision as taught by Krishn...

Episode 66--From Confusion to Clarity: The Journey of Spiritual Awakening

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Texts 16-17

Episode 65--That Wasn’t Me… Was It?

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Text 15

Episode 64-- You Are Not the Doer

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Texts 11-14

Episode 63--The Freedom No One Can Take From You

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Texts 7-10

Episode 62--The Real Goal of Yoga: Not Just Freedom, But Love

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Texts 4-6

Episode 61--Renounce the Ego, Not the Action

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Texts 1-3

Episode 60--Krishna’s Wisdom: Unraveling the Secrets of Bhagavad Gita 4

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overview of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4