Radical Wisdom for Radical Times With James Twyman

What You’ll Discover in These 7 Weeks
In this 7-week transformational intensive, James will guide you through the process of embodying — with grace and ease — the inner skill set needed for living in peace.

The Power of Live Streaming Video

You’ll connect with James and experience his teachings through live streaming video. This connection is easy to use and will enhance the impact of James’ transmissions. You can also easily connect just via audio if you choose — through your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.

(Can’t make it live? No worries! After each class, the video and audio recordings will be available for you to download or stream in high-quality format at your convenience.)

Weekly Sessions Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific

This course will feature LIVE teachings, interactive training sessions, and experiential practices with James. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to become an instrument of peace.

Module 1: Radical Peacemaking (September 8)

St. Francis of Assisi is considered one of the most radical peacemakers the world has ever seen. Why did he risk his life for what appeared to be an impossible dream?

To apply this story to your own life, James will guide you to consider: how willing am I to enter into a space where discord seems to be dominant, while offering the possibility of peace?

In this first session, you’ll be inspired by St. Francis’ journey, and you’ll discover ways we can apply lessons from St. Francis to a world that is very much in need of spiritual peacemakers.

In this module, you’ll take first steps toward peace, as you:

Learn how St. Francis was the first inter-religious peacemaker because of his visit to the Sultan al-Kamil of Egypt in 1219 during the Crusades
Hear stories from James about St. Francis’ life, plus practical ways anyone can use the teachings to create a more peaceful world
Understand how we can take the lessons from St. Francis’ life and use them to wage peace in the modern world and in our own lives
Learn St. Francis’ principles for living simply, and discover how to adapt them to your life
Explore the freedom in not caring what others think

Module 2: Radical Simplicity (September 15)

Similar to Siddhartha the Buddha, St. Francis had everything the world claimed was needed to feel rich. And yet after a long illness around the age of 25, he realized that his riches never brought him the richness he actually desired. Thus began a “stripping process” in which he literally stripped​ naked in front of the entire town of Assisi.

The lessons he taught medieval Europe still apply today: If you want to enjoy life to the fullest, you must give away everything that is not essential and live as simply as possible. Can you devote yourself to a simple life path that helps you achieve what your soul is longing for, as opposed to what your ego craves? If so, the path of St. Francis will speak directly to your heart.

In this module, you’ll:

Understand why simplification is a major theme today — just look at the tiny house and minimalist movements
Gain courage to just go at your own pace — while there is much to admire about the fierceness of St. Francis’ vision of simplicity, it was often too intense even for his own brothers
Explore how St. Francis’ passion came from Lady Poverty (simplicity) as the great lover he was as devoted to as a knight would be to the lady of a castle

Module 3: Holy Foolishness (September 22)

St. Francis once said that God wanted him to be a new kind of fool, to let go of the societal constraints that forced him to “fit in” or deny the freedom of fully expressing himself.

The Holy Fool is an archetype that applies not only to Francis, but to mystics from many spiritual traditions. It takes great courage to stand up and appear different or out-of-step.

In this module, a misstep… may not be so bad, as you:

Break down the common fears and concerns we all have about “looking silly” in front of others, going beyond those fears to embrace a deeper vision for yourself
Explore ways you can risk going outside the norm and deepening your experience of… everything
See why James is most excited about sharing this module — considering the fact that he is often called a Holy Fool himself — as he enters a tiny enclosure to spend a year as a modern anchorite
Find and claim the courage to be out of step with society

Module 4: A Great Fire Burning (September 29)

St. Francis knew the power of the spiritual fire we’re all called to embrace on the path of inner awareness. He inspired thousands of men and women to leave their homes and everything they owned to live lives dedicated to service. He was on fire with love, and that fire ultimately initiated a time of great inspiration known as the Renaissance.

In this module, you’ll ignite the same fire, as you:

Learn ways to transform your life and the lives of the people around you
Understand how you can use that fire to burn away everything that no longer serves your spiritual awakening
Clarify how to find the others who will support you and who will need your support in return on this flaming path of service

Module 5: Francis — Patron Saint of Nature (October 6)

How many times have you seen a statue of St. Francis in a garden or a meditation area? Most people know St. Francis from the legends regarding birds, wolves, and all of nature. Francis related as easily to the animal kingdom as he did to the humans he saw around him every day.

However, these depictions just scratch the surface of his devotion to the environment. St. Francis became the patron of ecology because his entire life was dedicated to seeing ALL creatures as holy. As is common in Indigenous experience, animals and plants are our sisters and brothers; our various environments are just larger rooms to St. Francis.

In this module, you’ll:

Discover what it was about the saint that made it easy for him to relate to nature, and centuries later to become an inspiration for people who are passionate about conservation and protecting our environment
Deepen your understanding of how you define yourself in relation to “nature” — are you part of it, or on the outside looking in?
Learn ways we can bring simple lessons from nature right into our own lives
Further develop your own passion to impact a world that often seems uninterested in preserving our environment

Module 6: The Prayer of St. Francis (October 13)

One of the most famous prayers in history begins with the words “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”​ In reciting and meditating upon the Prayer of St. Francis, you will become an instrument of peace in your daily life. Just merely living this prayer in a million small ways can change the “big world,” just as it did in Francis’ time 800 years ago.

In this module, you’ll receive the gifts of the journey, as you:

Read and understand this potent piece of timeless spiritual literature
Learn the steps to complete surrender, just a simple instrument being played by a master musician of peace
Receive a tangible experience of actually being that instrument

Module 7: Action & Contemplation (October 20)

In a world of do, do, DO!, there has been an understandable counter-emphasis on just being. “I’m a human BEING, not a human DOING” is an often-heard phrase in mindful circles.

Then what is to be said for action? There is a simple formula… Being + Doing = Creating. We are being called upon these days to be more creative than ever when it comes to stimulating our personal lives, society, and culture into thriving. But how much being ? How much doing ?

Finding a balance between action and prayer has been one of the biggest challenges for nearly every spiritual path.

In this module, you’ll return from the journey with gifts for your family and the world, as you:

Examine how to achieve a balance between being an active promoter of higher consciousness and diving deep into your own devotional practices
Discover how St. Francis himself was never sure if he found this balance and wavered between a very active ministry and a deep desire for a completely contemplative life
Understand how thirsty humanity is to discover new ways to achieve this balance
Begin to use your contemplative practice to initiate a new kind of action in the world — one that is not opposed to anything, but merely embraces fully what actually delights the heart

The Radical Wisdom for Radical Times Bonus Collection
In addition to James’ transformative 7-week virtual course, you’ll receive these powerful training sessions with leading visionaries and teachers. These bonus sessions complement the course and promise to take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.

The Levitation Meditation
Two Video Recordings From James Twyman

In 2012, James Twyman and Dr. Wayne Dyer released a meditation called I AM Wishes Fulfilled, which recorded the frequency of the “Name of God” from the Hebrew Bible. The meditation album sold over 350,000 copies. James has taken that meditation and remixed it with drums and a simple breathing technique. For your benefit, two versions are included: one guided for learning, and one with just the music for flying solo!

The Path of the Anchorite
Video Dialogue With James Twyman and Mirabai Starr

James welcomes into dialogue the incredible Mirabai Starr, author of many books on mysticism includingThe Showings of Julian of Norwich, the most famous anchoress in history (anchorite is the masculine). They discuss the path of the anchorite, a person walled into a cell to live a life of prayer and contemplation. James is currently living in an anchorhold, literally walled inside a tiny enclosure, in Mexico for an entire year and is featured in this video discussing this decision with Mirabai.

The Prayer of St. Francis
Video Dialogue With James Twyman and Miranda Macpherson

In this bonus, James is joined by renowned spiritual teacher Miranda Macpherson for a lively discussion on the wisdom of the Prayer of St. Francis. The prayer begins with the words “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” What does it mean to be an instrument of peace, and how do we achieve that goal in the modern world? James and Miranda have both had a deep connection with this prayer for 20 years, and now you can join them in the same exploration as they unpack its significance to them.

Daily Flowers of St. Francis
Series of 20 Short Movies From James Twyman

These 20 short movies take you into the life of St. Francis of Assisi in a way never experienced before. The lessons come from one of the first books written about Francis after his death, The Little Flowers of St. Francis. These stories about St. Francis and his first followers have inspired millions of people over the centuries. A true treasure of a biographical narrative of the life of St. Francis and the world-transforming movement that he founded.

No Love But God’s
Music Video From James Twyman

James Twyman recorded the song “No Love But God’s” in 2015, and it’s one of his personal favorites. The quote “There is no love but God’s love” comes from A Course in Miracles. Featuring an edgier side of James, this video takes you with him as he gets a tattoo of the title of this song to high-energy broken beats and low-key vocals — while a graffiti artist paints a mural featuring the timeless message of “Love.”

Join the Global Community

Radical Wisdom for Radical Times offers some of the most advanced online teachings available, within a thriving, global community of learning and practice.

Join fellow students and practitioners to support and inspire each other as you integrate the teachings and practices James Twyman will share in this powerful training.

You’ll be part of an international community that’s on the leading edge of a global movement of people manifesting a world grounded in principles of cooperation, harmony, and reverence for all of life.

Here’s What You’ll Receive

Seven 90-Minute Class Sessions With James Twyman

Experience a unique opportunity to be mentored by and learn from bestselling author and Peace Troubadour James Twyman — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a live streaming video option and guides you to discover specific skills and abilities to simplify, heal old wounds, and reimagine your life. Course sessions are on Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific.

Seven Video Recordings of Class Sessions

After each class, the video will be available for you to download or stream in high-quality format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere — on any connected device and at your convenience.

Seven Audio Recordings of Class Sessions

After each class, the audio will be available for you to download in high-quality MP3 format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere — on any connected device and at your convenience.

Seven PDF Transcripts of Class Sessions

In addition to the high-quality videos and MP3 audios, you’ll also receive the entire class transcription in PDF format after each session is completed. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.

Interactive Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson

Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.

Online Community

Our exclusive Facebook online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process after each class. Here, you can continue the discussion about your course materials and interact with your fellow students to take your exploration to an even deeper level.

The Radical Wisdom for Radical Times Bonus Collection

The Levitation Meditation
Two Video Recordings From James Twyman
The Path of the Anchorite
Video Dialogue With James Twyman and Mirabai Starr
The Prayer of St. Francis
Video Dialogue With James Twyman and Miranda Macpherson
Daily Flowers of St. Francis
Series of 20 Short Movies From James Twyman
No Love But God’s
Music Video From James Twyman

An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Radical Wisdom for Radical Times Online Training

We feel honored that James Twyman has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive LIVE online training. This is a rare opportunity to interact directly with a bestselling author and peace troubadour whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.

If you’re serious about becoming an instrument of peace, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind training.

About James Twyman

James Twyman is the New York Times bestselling author of 16 books including The Moses Code and Emissary of Light. He’s also known around the world as the Peace Troubadour, having traveled many to countries at war to share the prayers of peace from the world’s 12 major religions he put to music in 1994.

He has been invited by peace organizations and even the leaders of countries to Bosnia, Iraq, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Syria, and many other countries to initiate world-synchronized meditations while battles raged around him. Each time, millions of people participated, and miracles have often followed.

James has recorded more than 15 albums and has produced or directed six films including Redwood Highway and Indigo. In 2018 he was consecrated a Franciscan Hermit and now lives in Ajijic, Mexico where he founded Namaste Lake Chapala, an interfaith peace community.