Episode: 144
In this episode, Ben Joseph Stewart discusses his journey as a filmmaker and how storytelling shapes our beliefs and actions.
How Ben transitioned from music to filmmaking, creating impactful documentaries that resonate with the conscious community.
A breakdown of Esoteric Agenda, Kymatica, Awake in the Darkness and Land of the Free, highlighting themes such as Agenda 2030, the 30x30 land grab, and their alignment with global and esoteric agendas.
How storytelling influences beliefs, shapes actions, and contains layers of symbolic meaning that connect us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world.
How to confront dark truths without feeding into negativity, using self-awareness and purpose to stay grounded.
Reflections on humanity’s cycles of struggle and transformation, and how these experiences lead to self-discovery and growth.
The narratives surrounding environmental limits, land grabs, and how intention and community can counter these efforts.
Practical steps for finding your center, trusting your intuition, and contributing positively to the ongoing story of humanity.
About Ben Joseph Stewart
Ben Joseph Stewart is a filmmaker, musician, and storyteller known for thought-provoking documentaries such as Esoteric Agenda, Kymatica, and DMT Quest. His work has reached millions, and he has collaborated with platforms like Gaia.com to produce series such as Psychedelica and Limitless. His latest foray has been working with Aubrey Marcus on feature documentary films like Awake in the Darkness, Unsafe and Ineffective and Land of the Free. His upcoming course, The Soul of Filmmaking, launches in Spring 2025.
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Website: BenJosephStewart.com
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Show Minutes
0:00 – Land-Grabs, Bad Actors, and The Art of Storytelling
0:38 – Introduction
11:45 – Summary of Work
30:26 – Human Potential , Transformation & Understanding Nefarious Actors
40:26 – What Is Story?
55:05 – Language and Expression
1:06:47 – Symbolic Expression vs. Verbal Expression
1:19:20 – What Is the Story of Humanity
1:24:44 – Recognizing Everything Is Story
1:34:46 – Crafting Your Own Story
1:47:15 – Discernment
2:02:37 – Agenda 2030 and the 30×30 Land Act
2:26:35 – What Do We Do About It?
2:36:38 – The Soul of Film Making
2:51:01 – Closing Thoughts
