COMMENTARY: RELY ON YOUR OWN DISCERNMENT
Many of us who have had the privilege of sitting repeatedly with a genuine medium, or have had an NDE or OBE or direct contact with loved ones who have crossed over, know that we have received amazing evidence that life is eternal. And, once we begin to investigate, we find that millions of other people have had equally impressive direct evidence of the afterlife.
But as Michael Tymn points out, many in the academic community remain determined to ignore the evidence, no matter how impressive it is. He writes:
"Some esteemed men and women of science observed a particular medium on hundreds of occasions under conditions completely ruling out deception of any kind. And yet, other scientists concluded that fraud was the only explanation, primarily because everything they observed defied known natural law. Their careers would have been endangered had they subscribed to an unnatural or 'unscientific' explanation."
"Journalists and historians, wanting to appear intelligent and scientific, not as gullible fools buying into ridiculous 'religious' superstition and folly, usually aligned themselves with the debunkers, completely ignoring the controlled studies by some researchers and recording only the verdicts of the debunkers."
So today we say "well done" to all of those who have been able to withstand the hostility and disinformation of academia, fundamentalist religion, the mainstream media, and well-meaning relatives and rely on their own experience and discernment.
2025's MOST LIFE-CHANGING CONVERSATIONS ON NEXT LEVEL SOUL
In this powerful 2025 compilation, some of the world’s most profound spiritual voices share a unified message: humanity is awakening. These teachers remind us that the next stage of humanity’s evolution is not external — it is inner awakening. Whether you’re on a path of spiritual discovery or deepening your existing practice, this compilation will open your heart, challenge your beliefs, and elevate your awareness.
NO ONE REALLY DIES: 25 REASONS TO BELIEVE IN AN AFTERLIFE Without involving the existence or non-existence of God, god, or gods, Michael Tymn's book examines some of the best evidence for survival studied between 1850 and the present day, the majority taking place before 1935. Time has not eroded the validity of those cases and the research surrounding them, although popular internet references generally subscribe to the materialistic worldview and are biased heavily toward debunking them all while offering twisted, distorted, misleading, incomplete, and uninformed explanations. Indeed, many of the cases reported in this book are bizarre and exceed the normal boggle threshold, but it should be kept in mind that the scientists and scholars who reported on them did so after numerous observations, often under highly controlled conditions, and with their reputations on the line. Read more.
FRENCH ANESTHESIOLOGIST TALKS ABOUT NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES
"Although I was a scientist and a highly technical medical specialist, I finally admitted that death is only an obligatory passage to an unknown destination. Unfortunately, the truth about the afterlife is not obvious to everyone." Dr. Jean Jacques Charbonier has written several books about the afterlife, one of which, 7 Reasons to Believe in the Afterlife is available in English.
AN AFTERLIFE INVESTIGATOR'S LIFETIME'S WORK James Hewat McKenzie was a giant among afterlife investigators. After a personal encounter with a psychic medium, he took a year's leave from his practice as a psychologist and psychoanalyst in 1900. He spent the next 29 years studying mediumship and experimenting with some of the greatest mediums of the early 20th century. He devoted his time to helping the development of mediums including Gladys Osborne Leonard, Franek Kluski, Maria Silbert, and Eileen J. Garrett. He spent several years touring and lecturing in the United States both seeking and studying mediums. He also spent quite some time in the Middle East, Germany, Austria, and Poland for this same purpose. He founded the British College of Psychic Science. His book Spirit Intercourse - Its Theory and Practice has wonderful chapters on physical mediumship and on the afterlife. Read pdf online.
HOW PSYCHIC MEDIUM JOHN EDWARD HELPED CATCH A SERIAL KILLER
Psychic medium John Edward opens up about his secret working relationship and friendship with FBI agent Robert Hilland. John shares how Robert's mission to prove that he was a fraud ultimately led to the conviction of a serial killer and jumpstarted their 25-year friendship, as detailed in their new book "Chasing Evil."
Particularly relevant at the present time is the message from George Meek about how spirit teams handle "mass leavings" following disasters and the message from John Lennon about the song "Imagine".
HOW TO RECOGNISE AND SUPPORT PSYCHIC CHILDREN Nanci Trivellato, MSc., is a consciousness researcher and author. Beginning with her out-of-body experiences as well as other non-ordinary phenomena as a youth she decided to dedicate her life to the research of multidimensional experiences.
THESE KIDS ARE TELEPATHIC | Ky Dickens
Filmmaker Ky Dickens shares the extraordinary discoveries from The Telepathy Tapes, revealing how non-speaking individuals can read minds with 95% accuracy, see auras around living things, and connect in a mysterious telepathic "chat room" called "the hill." This eye-opening conversation challenges our understanding of consciousness and suggests that psychic abilities might be accessible to us all.
REV. BILL McDONALD HAD A LIFE PREVIEW
When 8-year-old Bill McDonald was very ill, he found himself out-of-body but instead of a "life review" he had a 50-year life preview which later saved the lives of 30 children. He shares some insights on manifesting and meditation. He is currently on a 3-year world tour at his own expense to spread his mission of love and self-healing through free workshops. See his Youtube channel.
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA SPIRITUALIST GROUPS CHRISTMAS GATHERING Many of Sydney's Spiritualist groups are have gatherings at the same time, 3 p.m. next Sunday 14th December. If you can't make it to our group, see if one of the 12 other locations works for you. Read more.
INSTITUTE OF NOETIC SCIENCES CONNECTIONSFREE WEBINARS
Fridays 11-12p.m Pacific time Can’t make it? Register to get the recording.
Friday December 12th 2025
Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind: Dean Radin & Dan Brown Explore Consciousness
Friday December 19th 2025
A New Frontier in Pain Care: Reiki’s Clinically Demonstrated Impact
Friday January 23rd 2026
Ethics in Channeling and Mediumship: Developing a Code for Integrity and Trust
Thursday December 11th 2025/ Friday December 12th Australia
ONLINE MEDIUMSHIP DEMONSTRATION
The Sydney Northern Beaches Spiritualists are organising demonstrations of mediumship free or by donation featuring excellent platform mediums giving readings via Zoom to those present. It is designed to be an easy way for people to have a first experience of mediumship. Doors open 15 minutes before starting time.
This week's medium is Robin Lamb who has been a platform medium since 1988 and served spirit in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, New Zealand and Australia. He loves working spiritually through teaching and services. Robin has the capacity to bring through your loved ones, delivering pertinent information and messages dear to the heart. Robin has a beautiful way of bringing through messages with love and respect, and a great sense of humour.
Times:
Pacific Time 3.00 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix 4.00 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 4.00 p.m. Thursday
Central time 5.00 p.m. Thursday
Eastern Time 6.00 p.m. Thursday
London time 11.00 p.m. Friday
Rome 12 midnight Friday
Perth 8 a.m. Friday
Singapore 8.a.m. Friday
Sydney/ Melbourne 10.00 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 12.00 p.m. Friday Check time in your city
Coordinator:paulhinson@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/5562413788
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The Angel Guidance Group with Nancy Freier
Second Saturdays / Sundays in Australia
Saturday December 13th 2025/ Sunday December 14th Australia
This group meets every second Saturday of the month (Sunday in Australia). Angel Medium Nancy Freier leads the group into a growing awareness of those in the higher realms of Spirit and the ways they guide us through the lessons and challenges we face. Each meeting is unique. We explore the methods of communication with The Greater Reality, share enriching real-life stories with Spirit, and discuss enlightening Q&As about the communication process and the messages we receive. You are welcome to join this angelic-inspired conversation.
Nancy is the author of "Angel Guidance: Wisdom for Navigating Life's Challenges" and “You Can Talk With Your Angels” (both available on Amazon). Nancy is also the co-publisher with her brother Steve Freier of The Inner Voice e-magazine. Read it here for free: www.theinnervoicemagazine.com
Times:
Pacific time 11 a.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 12 noon Saturday
Mountain time 12 noon Saturday
Central time 1 p.m. Saturday
Eastern time 2 p.m. Saturday
London 7 p.m. Saturday
Rome 8 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 6 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 8 a.m. Sunday
Co-ordinator: Steve Freier
sgfreier23+AngelZoom@gmail.com Check time in your city
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243991209?
pwd=RDZNczE4a3piVjR1UFM5VHRPeVZkZz09
Meeting ID: 852 4399 1209
Passcode: bck514
Saturday December 13th 2025 / Sunday December 14th Australia
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) with Ana Castro.
A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See videos of previous meetings.
Times:
Pacific time 1 p.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 2 p.m. Saturday
Mountain time 2 p.m. Saturday
Central time 3 p.m. Saturday
Eastern time 4 p.m. Saturday
London 9 p.m. Saturday
Rome 10 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 8 a.m. Sun
New Zealand 10 a.m. Sunday Check the time in your city
Co-ordinator: Ana Castro
Just click this link to join.
Sunday December 14th / Monday December 15th Australia
Mediumship Development with Dr. Susan Barnes CSNU Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
Meetings: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday
Note: If Dr. Sue is not there at the appointed time, it is probably because she is dealing with an ongoing health issue.
She apologises in advance and will try to be back next time.
Times: #
Pacific Time 10 a.m. Sunday
Phoenix time 11 a.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 11 a.m. Sunday
Central Time noon Sunday
Eastern Time (New York) 1 p.m. Sunday
London 6 p.m. Sunday
Rome 7 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 5 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 7 a.m. Monday Check time in your city
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/8738817733
Sunday December 14th / Monday December 15th Australia
Global Gathering: Gordon Phinn is best known to our subscribers as an out-of-body explorer, a facilitator of spirit retrievals, and a writer. But his explorations of many worlds have given him some unique insights into the bigger picture of the multidimensional universe. In this session he will be discussing the ascended masters and how he developed his relationship with them, particularly Maitreya. He will connect with Maitreya who will take some questions
Times:
Pacific Time noon Sunday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Sunday
Central time 2 p.m. Sunday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Sunday
London 8 p.m. Sunday
Amsterdam 9 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Monday
Check the time in your city Co-ordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday December 15th 2025 / Tuesday December 16th Australia
GOSH with Kim Parker When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays at 7 a.m. (Sydney).
A small group that meets to share and explore the meaning of their dreams.
Times:
Pacific Time 12 noon. Monday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Monday
Central time 2 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Monday
London 8 p.m. Monday
Amsterdam 9 p.m. Monday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Tuesday Check the time for your city
Email: Kim at kmrainbow57@yahoo.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Tuesday December 16th 2025
Australian-based Physical Mediumship Development Circle (Dark Circle) Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music. At the moment the group is focusing on table tipping with several members getting phenomena.
Times:
Pacific time 1 a.m. Tuesday
Phoenix Time 2 a.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 2 a.m. Tuesday
Central Time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 4 a.m. Tuesday
London 9 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 10 a.m. Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 5 p.m. Tuesday
Sydney Australia 8 p.m. Tuesday
Auckland 10 p.m. Tuesday Check time in your city
Email paulhinson@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.
Tuesday December 16th 2025/ Wednesday December 17th 2025
Mediumship Practice Place with Susin Micallef A 45 minute session where intermediate to advanced mediums can practice their mediumship in a breakout room with a partner and get feedback. Susin Micallef is a spiritual medium trained in the British style of mediumship. She considers herself fortunate to be able to serve Spirit and provide healing to people in the physical and spirit worlds.
3rd Tuesday of the Month /Wednesdays in Australia
Times:
Pacific time 5 p.m. Tuesday
Phoenix time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Central Time 7 p.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 8 p.m. Tuesday
London 1 a.m. Wednesday
Sydney/Melbourne 12 noon Wednesday
New Zealand 2 p.m. Wednesday
Contact: Susin Micallef ashortmedium@gmail.com Check time in your city Zoom room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83017137283
Meeting ID: 830 1713 7283
Wednesday December 17th 2025 / Thursday December 18th Australia
Spirit Search and Rescue with Gordon Phinn
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month/ Thursdays in Australia
Gordon is teaching the technique of conscious meditation to connect and assist souls needing help to complete their crossing over following death of the physical body. Each session contains an introduction, a period of around 15 minutes for conscious meditation (during which Gordon joins each group member in turn to observe their work) and then a de-brief session.
For more information about the group, contact davidmonroewright@gmail.com. You can see more of Gordon's astral adventures on his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thewordofgord
To contact Gordon about the many services he offers email mooninjoon@yahoo.com
Wednesday December 17th 2025/Thursday 18th Australia
Automatic Writing and all Things Spiritual Discussion Group with Sheila Lowe
Discussion and sharing of resources with afterlife author and handwriting expert
Sheila Lowe. Often features guest speakers.
Times:
Pacific Time 5.30 p.m. Wednesday
Phoenix 6.30 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain time 6.30 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 7.30 p.m. Wednesday
Eastern Time 8.30 p.m. Wednesday
London time 1.30 a.m. Thursday
Perth 9.30 a.m. Thursday
Sydney 12.30 p.m. Thurs
New Zealand 2.30 p.m. Thurs Check time in your city
Coordinator: Sheila Lowe sheila@sheilalowe.com https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87248527074?
pwd=cXNNZERDbGtSc3VWU3hCQ05OSlFndz09
[if the room is not open email Sheila]
Wednesday December 17th 2025 / Thursday December 18th Australia
USA-based Physical mediumship development group with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan. Participants sit in a darkened space in their own homes; the group has been going for some time and members are experiencing phenomena.
Times:
Pacific 6 p.m. Wednesday
Arizona 7 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain time 7 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 8 p.m. Wednesday
New York time 9 p.m. Wednesday
London 2 a.m. Thursday
Paris 3 a.m. Thursday
Perth 10 a.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 1 p.m. Thursday
New Zealand 3 p.m. Thursday Check time in your city Email r.craig.hogan@afterlifeinstitute.org for meeting guidelines and link.
Thursday December 18th 2025 / Friday December 19th Australia
Exploratorium - Grief and Growth with August Goforth
1st and 3rd Thursdays /Fridays in Australia
Next meeting Thursday November 20th 2025/ Friday November 21st Australia
August, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in New York City, leads a participatory "Exploratorium" where readers of the book "The Risen" will be encouraged to offer ponderings and ideas on grief and growth. Free PDF copies of the book are available here.
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Thursday December 18th 2025 / Friday December 19th Australia
Mediumship Development with Dr. Elizabeth Raver (one week earlier because of the holidays)
Every fourth Thursday/Friday of the month, gather in a group to discuss "anything and everything" related to mediumship. This will include personal experiences, famous mediums, different types of mediumship, mediumship research, what is channeling, trance, shamanism, etc. If there is time, we will also do a guided meditation. Come join us in the discussion.
Times:
Pacific time 5.30 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix 6.30 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 6.30 p.m. Thursday
Central time 7.30 p.m. Thursday
New York time 8.30 p.m. Thursday
London 1.30 a.m. Friday
Singapore 8.30 a.m. Friday
Sydney/Melbourne 12.30 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 2.30 p.m. Friday Check time in your city
Contact: ravelizabeth516@gmail.com
ZOOM room: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82070590992?
pwd=KAgRIGPXkmvEBzhV72QxHYs2Pjeaac.1
Thursday December 18th 2025 / Friday December 19th Australia
UK and European Mediumship Platform demonstration
Apologies this week's meeting has been cancelled by the medium.
Email: paulhinson@gmail.com
THE USB TEACHINGS The Universal Spiritual Brother & Sisterhood (USB) affirms that we are
spirit here and now, that our real self is indestructible, and that even death
cannot sever the bonds of love. It teaches that we are eternal in nature
and equal in God’s sight, as we journey towards higher realms.
The spirit realms, our true and eternal home, are of
various rates of vibration, corresponding to levels of
consciousness and spirituality. The higher realms are of
incredible love, harmony, and beauty. Yet the ascent is
not easy, and no one can walk the path to the
mountaintop for us.
You can learn more about the essence of the USB
teachings and philosophy here. The full teachings have been compiled in
the book Spiritual Light, published by USB Vision Press.
WE ALL HAVE A SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TEAM
We all are surrounded by love and support BUT, because we have free will, they cannot intervene unless we ask.
“From the moment of conception, and even before that, there is attached to the incarnating soul someone who volunteers to act as his guardian. ‘He has given His angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in Thy ways’ is a literal truth. The guardian will maintain to the best of his or her ability the functions assumed until the time comes for you to cross the border. The task becomes easier when you are aware of the guardianship; it becomes difficult when you are unaware of it. There is only one guide, but many helpers. Guidance From Silver Birch p.110
HIGHLY INSPIRED MUSIC
Josh Groban - You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)
A message from your Spiritual Support Team.
“ … What I can teach you is how to face and conquer your problems. There is no difficulty or obstacle so large that you have no power, combined with ours, to overcome it. Even when I cannot communicate according to the fashion of your world I still am with you because the problems of space and time that encumber you do not apply to us. We can reach you wherever you are. We will continue to help you to the utmost limits of our strength.” Light from Silver Birch p.50
Lyrics
Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
When your heart's heavy
I... I will lift it for you
Don't give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you
I... I will break it for you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved
Don't give up
It's just the hurt that you hide
When you're lost inside
I... I will be there to find you
Don't give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds you
I... I will shine to guide you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved
You are loved
Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
Don't give up
Every one needs to be heard
You are loved
Whilst we encourage and publish many papers and reports by afterlife researchers, we are not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of all claims. We accept the imputed claim that the afterlife and paranormal research done by the researchers is done in good faith.
FRIDAY
AFTERLIFE REPORT
COMMENTARY: RELY ON YOUR OWN DISCERNMENT 
Without involving the existence or non-existence of God, god, or gods, Michael Tymn's book examines some of the best evidence for survival studied between 1850 and the present day, the majority taking place before 1935. Time has not eroded the validity of those cases and the research surrounding them, although popular internet references generally subscribe to the materialistic worldview and are biased heavily toward debunking them all while offering twisted, distorted, misleading, incomplete, and uninformed explanations. Indeed, many of the cases reported in this book are bizarre and exceed the normal boggle threshold, but it should be kept in mind that the scientists and scholars who reported on them did so after numerous observations, often under highly controlled conditions, and with their reputations on the line. 
James Hewat McKenzie was a giant among afterlife investigators. After a personal encounter with a psychic medium, he took a year's leave from his practice as a psychologist and psychoanalyst in 1900. He spent the next 29 years studying mediumship and experimenting with some of the greatest mediums of the early 20th century. He devoted his time to helping the development of mediums including Gladys Osborne Leonard, Franek Kluski, Maria Silbert, and Eileen J. Garrett. He spent several years touring and lecturing in the United States both seeking and studying mediums. He also spent quite some time in the Middle East, Germany, Austria, and Poland for this same purpose. He founded the British College of Psychic Science. His book 
In Dan Drasin's wonderful book 
This week's medium is Robin Lamb who 
This group meets every second Saturday of the month (Sunday in Australia). Angel Medium Nancy Freier leads the group into a growing awareness of those in the higher realms of Spirit and the ways they guide us through the lessons and challenges we face. Each meeting is unique. We explore the methods of communication with The Greater Reality, share enriching real-life stories with Spirit, and discuss enlightening Q&As about the communication process and the messages we receive. You are welcome to join this angelic-inspired conversation.
Nancy is the author of "Angel Guidance: Wisdom for Navigating Life's Challenges" and “You Can Talk With Your Angels” (both available on Amazon). Nancy is also the co-publisher with her brother Steve Freier of The Inner Voice e-magazine. Read it here for free: 
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) with Ana Castro. 
Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
Global Gathering: 
When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays at 7 a.m. (Sydney).
Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music. At the moment the group is focusing on table tipping with several members getting phenomena.
A 45 minute session where intermediate to advanced mediums can practice their mediumship in a breakout room with a partner and get feedback. 
Gordon is teaching the technique of conscious meditation to connect and assist souls needing help to complete their crossing over following death of the physical body. Each session contains an introduction, a period of around 15 minutes for conscious meditation (during which Gordon joins each group member in turn to observe their work) and then a de-brief session.
Automatic Writing and all Things Spiritual Discussion Group with Sheila Lowe
with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan. Participants sit in a darkened space in their own homes; the group has been going for some time and members are experiencing phenomena. 
Every fourth Thursday/Friday of the month, gather in a group to discuss "anything and everything" related to mediumship. This will include personal experiences, famous mediums, different types of mediumship, mediumship research, what is channeling, trance, shamanism, etc. If there is time, we will also do a guided meditation. Come join us in the discussion. 
The spirit realms, our true and eternal home, are of
various rates of vibration, corresponding to levels of
consciousness and spirituality. The higher realms are of
incredible love, harmony, and beauty. Yet the ascent is
not easy, and no one can walk the path to the
mountaintop for us. 
WE ALL HAVE A SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TEAM 