I would like to say thank you, to the lady who wrote to John, because in doing so, she prompted the content of this video, which was an absolute honour to witness. ❤
John, don’t you believe in evangelism? You criticise the woman for talking about Christianity and say it’s better to keep your mouth shut .. but aren’t Christians told to spread the Word ?
Love your response to this letter. You just keep it simple and loving. Bringing it all back to Jesus. Oh John Thank you for letting us hear you laugh even when reading such a letter. Laughing and spreading LOVE!!!
Jesus tells us what to expect when we are following Him as the Master, we the student shall become more like Him and shall know suffering in this world. We have an inward change of citizenship when we are born again in Christ (spiritual life). We are not to compromise our faith and deny Jesus but we also need to learn when we need to keep silent and also when we need to shake the dust off our feet and move on. Jesus tells us to walk in the Spirit and deny the flesh.
Dear John, Thank you for this video. Hearing you speak of being surrounded with the beauty of the earth resonates with me very much. I believe it is my own love of creation that brings me nearer to God/Spirit whenever i am surrounded by it. I love the way you speak of yourself as a "country" boy too! Thank you again for your encouragement & wisdom thru these video's. God bless.
I enjoyed this. We all complicate things way to much. There is a saying ‘the only thing in my way is me’ . The best thing we can do for ourselves and therefore the world around us is to get out of the way, allow that presence in, take time to pause and tune in. I love John’s common sense approach, it’s supposed to be simple and natural because it is who we are. Reality is not the stories in our heads it simply just is, it is just this moment, I am is all there really is. You look well John, Phil I hope you’re well too. I will definitely be back to Bakewell at some point. God bless.
Hi Mr. Butler, I just wanted to thank you for making these videos. I’ve been watching for about a year now. I can tell that you have some mixed feelings about doing this, it seems like most questions can be answered by just being still and listening, and I can see that you want to say “have you all been listening to anything I say?” But I really enjoy hearing your voice and getting to know you, so thank you.
i have just found you through watching a documentary titled Who we are. God bless you and thank you for your words. I pray for blessings and happiness for you.
I’m not a spiritual person and not a huge believer, but I love watching John’s videos. They help me get the point of view of different religions and they’re very welcoming and calming. Thank you John! 🥰
I really love your honesty, John Butler! Thank you for not being afraid to say directly what you mean and at the same time explaining the core of your own faith! «The only rule in the Christian faith is freedom!» - Wonderful!
Yess All things are One and sadly there are just many who r still hung up thinking their religion is the only way and stuck on religion like this lady.. Thank you John, so beautifully explained with so much wisdom and loving kindness as always 🙏🌞💕 helping to wake up everyone who is listening and ready 🙏🌎💖 One Love to All
Mr. Butler, thank you so much for your kind and wise way. I enjoyed this video so much. I wished more people were more like you. You are a wonderful role model!
The more I study and reflect on the teachings of Christ the more I get turned off by religion and its rules and regulations. "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" - Matthew 11:28-30.
I'm a former fundamentalist Christian. It was with profound difficulty that I extricated myself from this mindset. You know God is in you and expressing himself through you in some way every day regardless of your religion or sin. This God, pure love, could not be a fundamentalist by definition.
Thank you John and Phil, as always. I have a situation for consideration. As of late, I am harbouring increasing amounts of anger. In particular, I find myself getting upset or angry with other people and it is causing me to lose control of my composure and emotions. This anger, in turn, is negatively affecting my general disposition and increasing my feelings of unhappiness and depression. I would appreciate any thoughts or wisdom you have on managing anger "in the moment" or letting go of anger in general. Many thanks!
Hi, obv I'm not John, but can I suggest something? It helps me though I don't know if it will help you or not. What I do, is I spend time every day, recording my thoughts and feelings onto a Dictaphone, and this helps me to work through my emotions. You could write a journal if you prefer. I also find that running regularly helps a lot, although brisk walking is very effective too. I find the Dictaphone enables me to release the negative thoughts/emotions, and I usually feel more peaceful and balanced after.
@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order Thank you for the suggestions/personal experience. I have never been very good at keeping to a journal for anything longer than a few days at a time. However, using a dictaphone might be a better idea for me. In this case I expect the voice recorder on the phone would allow me to record dates and times and other relevant information. Thanks!
The fact that you are scared of these questions reassures me that it's normal and natural reaction, and helps me to let go of the ideal of meditation to not get lost in that idea of meditation or presence instead of BEING present . The more questions, the bigger the fear. Feet on the ground, Listen and look. Observing you, is a blessing. Thank you for your courage.
I respect you so much, because you remind me of Imam Ali (PBUH. Imam Ali was Prophet Muhammad’s son in law and cousin), when he said: “our enemies are not the Jews or Christians, our enemy is our own ignorance.” I am a Shia Muslim, and I admire you very much, for you are a true believer and servant of God almighty. May peace be upon you.
Wonderful reaction to a sad and restricted view of the Divine. Brought across with humor and love and so much truth. It would be so wonderful if all Christians had John´s insight.
Thank you for making this video John Butler.( Regretfully ) I find that I am frequently the author of similar duologue. Watching and listening to your videos have helped me to remember to put my feet on the ground... look & listen. Such duologue does not exist in the stillness.
that movie really helped me to understand something but I think it's a little risky to advise it cause it's a little hard to handle and can be disappointing if heavier than one can carry
I love your brutal honesty, John. People these days can't stand to hear the truth. They'd rather see the world through rose tinted glasses but the world just isn't like that. Accept the world for what it is, accept that it's not perfect, accept that we're not perfect and spend time working on ourselves, enlightening ourselves. It's easier to face the darkness of the world every day than coming down from years of denial.
I was thinking for a while for a good response for this video. In one of your first videos you where talking about your mystic burning ... if this lady is mature enough to understand, that's exactly what happened here. I usually watch your videos mostly for the relaxing effect they have on me, but i really appreciate the message here. In my life experience so many religious people had this attitude. Hopefully you changed / deconstipated a few minds. If it wasn't for the lockdown i would had drove to Bakewell to give you a big hug John. Stay safe
I agree, John. I used to put Jesus in a box with all of these laws and I also used to judge others who did not believe as I do but I was wrong to do that. Jesus said and I’m not sure if I’m quoting Him accurately, but much like this, “I have come not to condemn the law but to fulfill it”. I believe, as I believe you do, that Jesus is in all of creation, and we are none of us any better than another, just as all of creation is just as special. We all come from God and none of us are any closer to the truth than the other. Our souls are saved by grace and not by our own doing. We must be humble and therefor kind to one another. We must come to the realization that we are all of the Spirit, which is God and to Him we should return. God bless you, my friend.
Hey John, I was just turning my lights out about to pray, I was feeling a bit of distance or self obsession. I go to turn my light off and I spill my water all over my phone and table and think to myself.. Is that really necessary? What is the point of nuisances? Lately I found myself one day getting closer to God and thinking the world is a sham to the complete opposite the next. All I know is I have a real ineptitude for discernment and most everything is beyond me, somehow that doesn't always feel like grace or God and I don't know how to change that. I enjoy your videos and presence is wonderful to be guided back to, it just doesn't always feel like God.. But then how am I to know what God feels like? Perhaps I'm looking for the wrong thing..
There has been things I have done to upset others or create a negative connection between them and that feeling of regret and shame overwhelms me throughout my life. Perhaps I haven’t seen the video that answers my question, but how would I make peace with myself and those I have affected. Thank you both so much for the spiritual guidance
I think what John is talking about at the end of this is the "Universal Christ" as Richard Rohr put it. It's described as clear as day in the first chapter of John's Gospel.
Could you put subtitles (in English) on the videos? As I am from Brazil, I have not yet learned the language enough to clearly listen to others, so the caption could help me ...
Thank You John Thank you Jesus we have no rights to Judge I grow up Catholic but I now the religion is not Jesus is just a religion all religions love Jesus Only that should be enough for all of us ..I do understand what you saying dear John Jesus is all people & any living thing We have no rights to judge no one, sometimes I Judge in comments people in real reality shows & I feel bad after lately I just don’t get in to the shows or I stop watching .. I shouldn’t be judging no one .. 🙏💖
All religions, or most religions, live Jesus you say. Fine. Largely true. But that doesn't discredit any religions in their love of Christ, including Catholicism
Some very hard truths there from 15:00... something everyone should contemplate, especially me. Hey Mr Butler, only 395 videos left for me to watch! :) I hope your health is good!
Sir, I know the videos are a lot of work and you have a lot of people who turn to your wisdom. Or rather Gods wisdom through you as we all hope But just wanted to say I'm thankful you do
I would like to say thank you, to the lady who wrote to John, because in doing so, she prompted the content of this video, which was an absolute honour to witness. ❤
Ditto! Thank you for this lovely comment Trude.
Yes!!!! Thank you for this letter
Amen! 💞
Absolutely! This is one of the best videos on youtube.
Absolutely ! This is one of the best teachings because it addresses a real concern about christians' beliefs. Jesus is bigger than our limited minds.
...."I never called myself an ecologist, I m proud to call myself a country boy!' Legend
Only John Butler is allowed to say "Everything is Jesus!" while flipping you off.
Fierce love. Only kind worth listening too.
After my friend decided to stop talking to other people I really needed this. Thank you John.
He's talking again. Thanks again :^)
What’s going on there?
@@Jonas-ns7hf What do you mean?
@Philip Alumbo Yeah that's true.
John, don’t you believe in evangelism? You criticise the woman for talking about Christianity and say it’s better to keep your mouth shut .. but aren’t Christians told to spread the Word ?
@@lilibombin6667 I see.
I hear the water running and the birds singing. I can see the green plants and yellow flowers. It is a beautiful piece of the world.🙏
Love your response to this letter. You just keep it simple and loving. Bringing it all back to Jesus. Oh John Thank you for letting us hear you laugh even when reading such a letter. Laughing and spreading LOVE!!!
Did anybody else find this hilarious 😂😂😂! Me and my wife laughed so hard at this video! John you’re a honest funny man
Thank you for taking on others burdens. And teaching us all to accept what is gratefully.
The man the legend, John Butler...always a pleasure hearing from you...
Jesus tells us what to expect when we are following Him as the Master, we the student shall become more like Him and shall know suffering in this world. We have an inward change of citizenship when we are born again in Christ (spiritual life). We are not to compromise our faith and deny Jesus but we also need to learn when we need to keep silent and also when we need to shake the dust off our feet and move on. Jesus tells us to walk in the Spirit and deny the flesh.
Old man John is absolutely bonkers
@@lilyawood aren’t we all deep inside? We are the most fucked up beings on this planet.
Dear John, Thank you for this video. Hearing you speak of being surrounded with the beauty of the earth resonates with me very much. I believe it is my own love of creation that brings me nearer to God/Spirit whenever i am surrounded by it. I love the way you speak of yourself as a "country" boy too! Thank you again for your encouragement & wisdom thru these video's. God bless.
I enjoyed this. We all complicate things way to much. There is a saying ‘the only thing in my way is me’ . The best thing we can do for ourselves and therefore the world around us is to get out of the way, allow that presence in, take time to pause and tune in. I love John’s common sense approach, it’s supposed to be simple and natural because it is who we are. Reality is not the stories in our heads it simply just is, it is just this moment, I am is all there really is.
You look well John, Phil I hope you’re well too. I will definitely be back to Bakewell at some point. God bless.
"I did my best for animals too, as a young man... Until I wrecked my health."
You are a wise man John.
I love you, John!
Hi Mr. Butler, I just wanted to thank you for making these videos. I’ve been watching for about a year now. I can tell that you have some mixed feelings about doing this, it seems like most questions can be answered by just being still and listening, and I can see that you want to say “have you all been listening to anything I say?” But I really enjoy hearing your voice and getting to know you, so thank you.
i have just found you through watching a documentary titled Who we are. God bless you and thank you for your words. I pray for blessings and happiness for you.
I am Jewish and I find this helpful
"To make whole be whole". God bless you, too, Mr. Butler. Namaste.
I’m not a spiritual person and not a huge believer, but I love watching John’s videos. They help me get the point of view of different religions and they’re very welcoming and calming. Thank you John! 🥰
Your spirits drawn to it, though, that’s for sure
@@vigorofavirgo3916 Agreed
Oh, this was a dramatic one. Thank you for sharing! ♥
I really love your honesty, John Butler! Thank you for not being afraid to say directly what you mean and at the same time explaining the core of your own faith! «The only rule in the Christian faith is freedom!» - Wonderful!
I have no questions, I just want to say THANK YOU! You and your videos have brought me great peace and joy.
Yess All things are One and sadly there are just many who r still hung up thinking their religion is the only way and stuck on religion like this lady..
Thank you John, so beautifully explained with so much wisdom and loving kindness as always 🙏🌞💕 helping to wake up everyone who is listening and ready 🙏🌎💖 One Love to All
Our Lord has surely blessed you with wisdom John Love @prayers Esther 🕊🤍🙏🏼
I love love love you dear John. I needed a slap on the wrist myself today and your words did it... through darling Jesus
Mr. Butler, thank you so much for your kind and wise way. I enjoyed this video so much. I wished more people were more like you. You are a wonderful role model!
It's your spiritual maturity that 'doesn't mind' those who don't get you, but please know there are many of us who do ....
This is perfect.
Spread those wings John, they are ow so beautiful 💫 love your words, honest and to the point every time 💗 love 'n' light
I just discovered John. Thank God I did😊 so much insight especially for young people like me.
John's words seasoned with wisdom and commonsense.
The more I study and reflect on the teachings of Christ the more I get turned off by religion and its rules and regulations. "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" - Matthew 11:28-30.
@@simpleton2090 Amen to that
I don’t like religion but I love Jesus. Religious people hung Jesus on the cross. You won’t catch me in another church unless I’m in a casket.
Me too,.....me too.
You don’t need religion, you just need God and Jesus
That's just lazy spirituality.
The legend himself!
I'm a former fundamentalist Christian. It was with profound difficulty that I extricated myself from this mindset. You know God is in you and expressing himself through you in some way every day regardless of your religion or sin. This God, pure love, could not be a fundamentalist by definition.
“Have you heard of the pot calling the kettle black?” He just roasted her.
We all deserve to be roasted by him lol
@@couchconcerts and I think he'd roast you too for judging that. We all sinners hallelujah Ahahahahha the circle is going.
@@seangalligan9581 I’d personally pay to be roasted by him. At least I’d get something constructive out of it. 😂
@@couchconcerts nothing. ahahahahahha
😂😂😂
You make me smile John
Much love from Ireland ❣❣
I love me some wholesome content, your channel is one of the few reasons I still use my RUclips account:)
Change your YT name then, spread love, not hate.
@@NovarRust RUDE
Thank you for this video. It came at a perfect time for me this week. Love and blessings to you!
Thank you John and Phil, as always.
I have a situation for consideration. As of late, I am harbouring increasing amounts of anger. In particular, I find myself getting upset or angry with other people and it is causing me to lose control of my composure and emotions. This anger, in turn, is negatively affecting my general disposition and increasing my feelings of unhappiness and depression. I would appreciate any thoughts or wisdom you have on managing anger "in the moment" or letting go of anger in general. Many thanks!
Hi, obv I'm not John, but can I suggest something? It helps me though I don't know if it will help you or not. What I do, is I spend time every day, recording my thoughts and feelings onto a Dictaphone, and this helps me to work through my emotions. You could write a journal if you prefer. I also find that running regularly helps a lot, although brisk walking is very effective too. I find the Dictaphone enables me to release the negative thoughts/emotions, and I usually feel more peaceful and balanced after.
@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order Thank you for the suggestions/personal experience. I have never been very good at keeping to a journal for anything longer than a few days at a time. However, using a dictaphone might be a better idea for me. In this case I expect the voice recorder on the phone would allow me to record dates and times and other relevant information.
Thanks!
Can ya feel me heart smiling.
The fact that you are scared of these questions reassures me that it's normal and natural reaction, and helps me to let go of the ideal of meditation to not get lost in that idea of meditation or presence instead of BEING present . The more questions, the bigger the fear. Feet on the ground, Listen and look. Observing you, is a blessing. Thank you for your courage.
Thank you John. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
What a great video. :)
Never seen John so fired up.
The moment I clicked on your video, I got a dating ad for Christians.... Is this your gift to us John? 😅😂
Same here! I chuckled
I respect you so much, because you remind me of Imam Ali (PBUH. Imam Ali was Prophet Muhammad’s son in law and cousin), when he said: “our enemies are not the Jews or Christians, our enemy is our own ignorance.” I am a Shia Muslim, and I admire you very much, for you are a true believer and servant of God almighty. May peace be upon you.
How deeply, deeply satisfying this was to listen to
GREAT VIDEO! WOW! ❤ from Phoenix, Az
Another beautiful meeting in God's country.
Thank you, John.
Wonderful reaction to a sad and restricted view of the Divine. Brought across with humor and love and so much truth.
It would be so wonderful if all Christians had John´s insight.
God bless you until another day.
Well said John, you are a amazing man
"I hope I have offended anyone" he says, while laughing his ass off 😂 LMAO
wonderful, beautiful!
Thank you for making this video John Butler.( Regretfully ) I find that I am frequently the author of similar duologue. Watching and listening to your videos have helped me to remember to put my feet on the ground... look & listen. Such duologue does not exist in the stillness.
Thank you:) God bless you
Nailed it !! Simple and easy....
For the lady who wrote the letter: watch the movie “silence”. It’s about faith
The one starring Neeson?
@@mikaelkorsgaard yes !
@@mikaelkorsgaard It's the answer to her question in a very dramatic way.
that movie really helped me to understand something but I think it's a little risky to advise it cause it's a little hard to handle and can be disappointing if heavier than one can carry
Brilliant movie! I stil think about it to this day and it's been a year since I saw it.
The fact he doesn't need glasses to read a letter when I do at 22 is very impressive.
bless you my friend
This was intense. Thanks sir 👊
Can’t wait until we all reach spiritual maturity!
John nails it everytime.
Absolutely brilliant ❤️
I love your brutal honesty, John. People these days can't stand to hear the truth. They'd rather see the world through rose tinted glasses but the world just isn't like that. Accept the world for what it is, accept that it's not perfect, accept that we're not perfect and spend time working on ourselves, enlightening ourselves. It's easier to face the darkness of the world every day than coming down from years of denial.
Very good, Good Sir. Peace be unto you and all of us.
This is a roast channel now. I love this.
Thank you John 🙏💎💤
I was thinking for a while for a good response for this video. In one of your first videos you where talking about your mystic burning ... if this lady is mature enough to understand, that's exactly what happened here. I usually watch your videos mostly for the relaxing effect they have on me, but i really appreciate the message here. In my life experience so many religious people had this attitude. Hopefully you changed / deconstipated a few minds. If it wasn't for the lockdown i would had drove to Bakewell to give you a big hug John. Stay safe
Thank you John and Phil.
You are a Marvel.💕God bless you John.
Another inspirational presentation gents.Thanks again and keep up the good work.Keep safe n well.🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏🌟
I agree, John. I used to put Jesus in a box with all of these laws and I also used to judge others who did not believe as I do but I was wrong to do that. Jesus said and I’m not sure if I’m quoting Him accurately, but much like this, “I have come not to condemn the law but to fulfill it”. I believe, as I believe you do, that Jesus is in all of creation, and we are none of us any better than another, just as all of creation is just as special. We all come from God and none of us are any closer to the truth than the other. Our souls are saved by grace and not by our own doing. We must be humble and therefor kind to one another. We must come to the realization that we are all of the Spirit, which is God and to Him we should return. God bless you, my friend.
Another wonderful video John,thankyou for your time.
Thank you
Lol. I've never seen John that worked up. What a precious gift.
"What is going on in your mind"......John steers the titanic in the opposite direction of the iceberg to FREEDOM.....
Jesus died for all peoples. We are all sinners . Jesus is grace😃♥️xxx
Awwww!!! John I'm on my knees laughing I do apologise but you really make me laugh with your no nonsense attitude I love it #feetontheground
It's hilariously ironic how bad we try to grasp the concept of letting go.
Hey John, I was just turning my lights out about to pray, I was feeling a bit of distance or self obsession. I go to turn my light off and I spill my water all over my phone and table and think to myself.. Is that really necessary? What is the point of nuisances?
Lately I found myself one day getting closer to God and thinking the world is a sham to the complete opposite the next.
All I know is I have a real ineptitude for discernment and most everything is beyond me, somehow that doesn't always feel like grace or God and I don't know how to change that.
I enjoy your videos and presence is wonderful to be guided back to, it just doesn't always feel like God.. But then how am I to know what God feels like? Perhaps I'm looking for the wrong thing..
All the love. 🙏
John you really made me laugh on this one
Love it!!!!!
There has been things I have done to upset others or create a negative connection between them and that feeling of regret and shame overwhelms me throughout my life. Perhaps I haven’t seen the video that answers my question, but how would I make peace with myself and those I have affected. Thank you both so much for the spiritual guidance
I think what John is talking about at the end of this is the "Universal Christ" as Richard Rohr put it. It's described as clear as day in the first chapter of John's Gospel.
PURE WISDOM.
Wonderful! Thank you ❤️
Could you put subtitles (in English) on the videos? As I am from Brazil, I have not yet learned the language enough to clearly listen to others, so the caption could help me ...
Love it John! stay away from hornets nests and you dont get stung!
Thank You John Thank you Jesus we have no rights to Judge I grow up Catholic but I now the religion is not Jesus is just a religion all religions love Jesus Only that should be enough for all of us ..I do understand what you saying dear John Jesus is all people & any living thing We have no rights to judge no one, sometimes I Judge in comments people in real reality shows & I feel bad after lately I just don’t get in to the shows or I stop watching .. I shouldn’t be judging no one .. 🙏💖
All religions, or most religions, live Jesus you say. Fine. Largely true. But that doesn't discredit any religions in their love of Christ, including Catholicism
I love this
Some very hard truths there from 15:00... something everyone should contemplate, especially me. Hey Mr Butler, only 395 videos left for me to watch! :) I hope your health is good!
Sir, I know the videos are a lot of work and you have a lot of people who turn to your wisdom. Or rather Gods wisdom through you as we all hope
But just wanted to say I'm thankful you do
Super John!
The Kingdom of Heaven is within you....and all around you.
Everyone does realise that this is the talk that will be immortalised, don't they?
Amazing lesson
I nearly expected John to drop a diss track after this video
Then he would have fallen to the level of those he criticises.
Wow THAT is an answer