Who can you trust?

In a world increasingly fascinated by 'fake news', corrupt politicians and compromised priests we ask John Butler "Who can you trust?"
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  • @abracabadass
    @abracabadass4 жыл бұрын

    i swear the sun comes out when this man laughs. bless him

  • @Selambehere

    @Selambehere

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love how you are describing it.❤😊

  • @sepehrkosari9775

    @sepehrkosari9775

    4 жыл бұрын

    No thats not true. He doesn't control the sun. The sun is set on a timer

  • @user-jn4fn9od7u

    @user-jn4fn9od7u

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sepehrkosari9775 I think it was a metaphor which means he's really bright and lovely when he laughs =)

  • @Daniel-jb3ib

    @Daniel-jb3ib

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow you are gorgeous Emily, really. Anyway, hope you are doing great ☺️!

  • @Alex-bn8pq

    @Alex-bn8pq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Daniel-jb3ib simp

  • @Kjca_1998
    @Kjca_19985 жыл бұрын

    John, you’d make a great Jedi.

  • @emmaharpham9874

    @emmaharpham9874

    4 жыл бұрын

    The boys future is clouded.

  • @zososierp

    @zososierp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Too old for training John is. Suitable he is not.

  • @Kjca_1998

    @Kjca_1998

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan Priest Yoda was over 900 years old, I’m sure he’s got a shot.

  • @deezenuts9094

    @deezenuts9094

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Kjca_1998 too old to start training yoda started as a kid

  • @Kjca_1998

    @Kjca_1998

    4 жыл бұрын

    Deeze Nuts Nah, nonsense. Jon’s already been training by himself.

  • @BidensTaint
    @BidensTaint4 жыл бұрын

    Came for the ASMR, stayed for the wisdom of a sage

  • @gloriasilence

    @gloriasilence

    4 жыл бұрын

    What is ASMR? Thank you...😊

  • @BidensTaint

    @BidensTaint

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gloriasilence Sounds that make you sleepy or relaxed. Soft talking, soft music, etc... From the dictionary: "Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response." It typically refers to the "tingly feeling" that travels from the head downward that some experience in response to certain sounds, feelings, or descriptions."

  • @gloriasilence

    @gloriasilence

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BidensTaint Aah, I see and understand... Thank you for this clear reply... and your original comment...✌️❤️

  • @LeMont230

    @LeMont230

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is the most wholesome conversation I’ve seen on KZread

  • @gloriasilence

    @gloriasilence

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LeMont230 😊

  • @bananashoez7873
    @bananashoez78735 жыл бұрын

    Bob Ross - The King of ASMR Garrison Keillor - God father of ASMR John Butler - Is ASMR

  • @dirtyunclehubert

    @dirtyunclehubert

    4 жыл бұрын

    i wanna thank you SO much for introducing garrison keillor to me. the best storyteller of our times.

  • @stitcha123

    @stitcha123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rimbaud Junior lol- let them fight each other for it

  • @trizvanov

    @trizvanov

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sir David Attenborough - Zeus

  • @EmpyreanLightASMR

    @EmpyreanLightASMR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes this comment didn't age well 😂

  • @smackedinthejaw
    @smackedinthejaw5 жыл бұрын

    He's a really sweet old man, so calm and spiritual. He has not allowed himself to be corrupted by the perils and chaos of this 21st century earth. He has reached a mindset that so few will EVER reach.

  • @avalondreaming1433

    @avalondreaming1433

    5 жыл бұрын

    He has. His spirit is pure.

  • @fairweatherfriends.

    @fairweatherfriends.

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think both of you are a bit off. He’s not perfect and he’s damn sure not talking fairy tales. If you think nothing he says is of any value or truth, then it just shows how limited your experience really is. We can only see a small percent of what exist. Science itself will tell you that is so.

  • @My2Cents1

    @My2Cents1

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think anyone can judge the experience of another. To you it’s all fairytales but to those who have seen what they perceive as higher existence, it’s all very real. And then there are those who have seen nothing but choose to believe in it anyway. They’re of course all fools to you. But that’s your mindset. You say John has never done anything for the world, and from listening to him, I think he would agree with you. It’s part of the philosophy to not engage with the world. It’s exactly the message he conveys. Others here will probably disagree with John, and say he is doing a lot of good for a lot of people.

  • @DIFFIEH

    @DIFFIEH

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Corvus Morve I had the same opinion as you, I am an atheist but the more I listen to him the more I see that he does not speak about God/Jesus in the way in which j was rared with, he speaks at a deeper level of theory, thought and spirit (i use spirit here lightly). Contribution can be measured in many ways but what I do know is that he has contributed a lot through KZread, maybe that counts perhaps?

  • @DIFFIEH

    @DIFFIEH

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Corvus Morve and corvus, if I could be so bold, what is it exactly that you yourself have contributed to society? Do you also hold youself to these high standards?

  • @GC-fj4lc
    @GC-fj4lc3 жыл бұрын

    I recently found out that someone I considered family did something entirely unforgivable. I'm reeling at the fact they lied for so many years and I'm adjusting to the rest of my life without them. I've decided to become the person I thought they were. I've decided to do my best to protect those around me and stop people like them from harming any more. I refuse to let this person's mistakes make me a worse person. I will be better than them.

  • @allahajen
    @allahajen5 жыл бұрын

    Been stuck in my mind a lot lately with OCD thoughts and anxiety getting progressively worse, but watching these videos always bring me back to stillness. Thanks John and Phil

  • @chrisaustin4115

    @chrisaustin4115

    5 жыл бұрын

    Praise Jesus!

  • @siriusleigh24

    @siriusleigh24

    5 жыл бұрын

    Find your spirit within. You may call on that for calm when you accept who you are.

  • @kayladugger7042

    @kayladugger7042

    5 жыл бұрын

    allahajen I've been experiencing the same thing with my anxiety, and this helped me, too. Bringing stillness and peace to the internal rather than relying on something outside myself is a nice piece of advice. :)

  • @rxw5520

    @rxw5520

    5 жыл бұрын

    Google "the dare response" and listen to the app...it just works

  • @stevenswan4686

    @stevenswan4686

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rxw5520 just got it on audible. Cheers

  • @JasDullat
    @JasDullat4 жыл бұрын

    Such a rare gem of a man exuding gentleness and peace. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with a world in such need. God bless you both.

  • @charles.e.g.
    @charles.e.g. Жыл бұрын

    John Butler is the personification of kindness and compassion. ❤

  • @khemparsram8839
    @khemparsram88394 жыл бұрын

    He could easily be God speaking to us about His wisdom and spiritual realization.

  • @Selambehere
    @Selambehere4 жыл бұрын

    Somehow he represents innocence, for me. 💓

  • @charlesmartinjr3971
    @charlesmartinjr39712 жыл бұрын

    "I told God, 'Show me, and I'll trust You.' God told me, 'Trust Me, and I'll show you.'". -Bryann T

  • @svonkie
    @svonkie5 жыл бұрын

    I TRUST JOHN BUTLER!

  • @umavera

    @umavera

    4 жыл бұрын

    me too!

  • @joem13yearsago73

    @joem13yearsago73

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. Trust God. He said so

  • @rubenr8958
    @rubenr89584 жыл бұрын

    John has the kindest eyes. You can really feel a sort of inner peace through the softness of his voice/words. Bless you John.

  • @detlefb.8371
    @detlefb.83714 жыл бұрын

    What a truly attractive man.✨

  • @markhauxwell1230
    @markhauxwell12302 жыл бұрын

    I listen to John on my break every day at work I must say I usually drift off…🥰

  • @garrit3363
    @garrit33635 жыл бұрын

    0:35 quickest response time from John ever

  • @tns4

    @tns4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dont trust the editor! No way he answered that quickly.

  • @bernicescanlon6137
    @bernicescanlon61372 жыл бұрын

    I pray this 🙏wonderful gentleman will live forever 🙏

  • @andrewribeiro2464
    @andrewribeiro24644 жыл бұрын

    This man is a gift from God.

  • @iminmymojo7903
    @iminmymojo79033 жыл бұрын

    “Spend half of my time looking for my spectacles.” This man is the embodiment of what it means to be British

  • @thebased2969
    @thebased29693 жыл бұрын

    John is a very intelligent man.

  • @PB-mo1fs
    @PB-mo1fs3 жыл бұрын

    From approx. 27 mins onwards is some of the most deeply thoughtful and moving analysis of our human condition. It would be a great comfort to those who are loosing people close to them. Thank you both for this.

  • @golafshangold3587
    @golafshangold3587 Жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful gentleman full of peace of the Lord. God bless you Mr. John butler.

  • @myshiftedreality
    @myshiftedreality5 жыл бұрын

    Back to the church. I remember sitting with you there quitely in December, but this is as close as I will get for now. Very relaxing.

  • @PalleLemus

    @PalleLemus

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could meet him!

  • @PalleLemus

    @PalleLemus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@trailerparksupervisor7046 I wish I could but it's such a travel to get there.

  • @kyngk0ng

    @kyngk0ng

    5 жыл бұрын

    you’re not the trailer park supervisor mr lahey

  • @cultzgor.e1757
    @cultzgor.e17573 жыл бұрын

    This man can stop wars with only his voice

  • @corraleshonduras1
    @corraleshonduras15 жыл бұрын

    He speaks like an ENT! All jokes aside what a wise man!

  • @kristiant96

    @kristiant96

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ent ?

  • @schybux632

    @schybux632

    3 жыл бұрын

    Кристиан Тошев like from JRR Tolkien maybe?? Ents are trees that talk

  • @kristiant96

    @kristiant96

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@schybux632 never read his books sorry.

  • @50shekels
    @50shekels4 жыл бұрын

    This man truly has found one of his gifts. Thank you for sharing your very intriguing and articulate views, Mr Butler

  • @breif1020
    @breif10205 жыл бұрын

    I always get so happy to see a video from both of you. I can't wait to hear what knowledge Mr. Butler has to share with us today.

  • @TheChrishendrix
    @TheChrishendrix5 жыл бұрын

    Chill advice from a chill dude.

  • @fisheyehand3655
    @fisheyehand36555 ай бұрын

    As a young 16 year old male struggling with my social life. Watching John's videos while studying really hit close to home

  • @thefloridiankenobi
    @thefloridiankenobi5 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been in a certain situation for the past three days dealing with trust and ruminating on my own and low and behold this video pops up and is giving me more wisdom to live by! God bless you guys for your endless wisdom and advice! 🙏🏻💙

  • @darrellborland119
    @darrellborland1195 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another video, Phil and John. John, you make a positive difference in folks' lives.

  • @randybackgammon890
    @randybackgammon8902 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad John agrees that authority is capable of corruption.I thought for a moment he actually wanted us to blindly follow a bunch of idiots

  • @anthonycharnock6560
    @anthonycharnock65604 ай бұрын

    I love his total humility and lack of ego...I have trouble sleeping and though I listen to and appreciate his words, their is such a lack of chaos and such an abundance of calmness that it soothes me into relaxation and then sleep. When I was a child, learning about the holy trinity, John Butler looks exactly like the image of God the father that I imagined st that time...

  • @gobnaitaine2791
    @gobnaitaine27914 жыл бұрын

    John, your videos soothe my soul. Whenever I'm feeling lost, down and all alone, your words remind me of Love. You are truly a man of God, a man of love because that's what it's all about, that's why we are here. So thank you, I hope you know how special you are to many people. Much love from Ireland. 🍀 God bless you. ❤️ To everyone out there struggling, please love yourself because when you start with self love it radiates to everyone and everything around you. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mariaumana4031
    @mariaumana40314 жыл бұрын

    Bravo John Butler! thank you very much for sharing your awesome wisdom!

  • @digilux4017
    @digilux40173 жыл бұрын

    ‘Trust and it’s invisible presence’ and ‘Trust and it’s multitude of layers and forms’ this is good. And “know your real ‘self’..”

  • @greenhornet5186
    @greenhornet51864 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these invaluable dialogues.

  • @spiritualanarchist8162
    @spiritualanarchist81625 жыл бұрын

    This is great way to use of KZread. It brings back ' Wise old men & women', like john. They used to preform a function in society,. where counseled by rulers and lawmakers , taught morality too children trough stories etc etc, Now they are ignored at best ..( Offcourse there where mean & dumb elders as well,...but let's stay nostalgic :))

  • @Bill-xx2yh
    @Bill-xx2yh4 жыл бұрын

    The Dark Night of the Soul, "is horrific" decades of pain of the Soul.

  • @tinablackman9372
    @tinablackman93725 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful John........a wonderful person. I so look forward to your videos. You speak from the heart and with depth and compassion. I will come and see you in church very soon xx

  • @carlacarapetyan
    @carlacarapetyan4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making me feel so good, reassured. Feel like you’re telling me a bedtime story.

  • @robloxgamer2596
    @robloxgamer25965 жыл бұрын

    I like these videos for two reasons one I like their soft voices and as a Christian he talks about God

  • @hubflower5433

    @hubflower5433

    3 жыл бұрын

    Literally same

  • @Nadia_891
    @Nadia_8912 жыл бұрын

    He is Calm personified.

  • @Greg-mo7en
    @Greg-mo7en4 жыл бұрын

    A fabulous look at life and all its trials and tribulations! Thank you John I hope you are well.

  • @johnbradley845
    @johnbradley8454 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Butler

  • @casualacquaintance1100
    @casualacquaintance11005 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Im just impressed with your guys commitment level. John, your being heard brother!!

  • @casualacquaintance1100

    @casualacquaintance1100

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@trailerparksupervisor7046 be Trailer Park Supervisin here as well...Dam!!

  • @patriciadeakin9367
    @patriciadeakin9367 Жыл бұрын

    His hearty laugh always reminds me of Santa Claus, I feel blessed to have found him. I don’t meditate but get such comfort from these videos. Thank you

  • @Vales23
    @Vales235 жыл бұрын

    I love you John

  • @spiritualflights3304
    @spiritualflights33044 жыл бұрын

    This Elder has a brilliant mind. Was gonna leave but couldn't stop listening. That's one thing elders have on the today's young people is knowledge and wisdom.

  • @jackcummings4121
    @jackcummings41212 жыл бұрын

    I have a saying - Love openly - Trust sparingly.

  • @Thorvik1111
    @Thorvik11113 жыл бұрын

    Bless you john

  • @moerevlu1
    @moerevlu14 жыл бұрын

    Letting go , surrender, simple but not easy. I practiced , practiced, practiced, my growth comes in little bits every 5 yrs. I'm considering attending your silent time. I've spent the last 20 yrs alone, but growing into what you speak of.

  • @fionahegarty7906
    @fionahegarty79065 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your insight and clarity...needed so badly in this day and age

  • @Awesomevids806
    @Awesomevids8065 жыл бұрын

    Thank u John butler and Phil for another wonderful video love u guys

  • @tillyvickers2721
    @tillyvickers27213 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful man...❤

  • @jeremysennett1709
    @jeremysennett17095 жыл бұрын

    I love your guys cheerfulness! Both of you are always laughing no matter the topic.

  • @Sam-ml5wt
    @Sam-ml5wt4 жыл бұрын

    Gratitude now and beyond.

  • @lucasjasondl
    @lucasjasondl5 жыл бұрын

    Words of wisdom

  • @theCreativeAssemblymachinimas
    @theCreativeAssemblymachinimas5 жыл бұрын

    He is my main source of ASMR

  • @mildness4554
    @mildness45545 жыл бұрын

    You have a very nice voice makes me sleep

  • @alyssajones4368
    @alyssajones43685 жыл бұрын

    Now here is a gentleman who is both ASMR 😴💤 and Santa Claus 🎅🏼🦌 qualified. I love his voice and his words of wisdom.

  • @QueenKLLC

    @QueenKLLC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Santa Is an anagram for Satan.

  • @dustinpowell6507

    @dustinpowell6507

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ni'Shara Thomas Santa is Spanish for saint...

  • @eyenhinkson4098
    @eyenhinkson40983 жыл бұрын

    You are a true example of practicing what you preach...I love just the way he quietly yet excellently and effectively speaks thereby displaying the Love and affection of the spirit of Godliness...

  • @Rocky91DTA
    @Rocky91DTA4 жыл бұрын

    God bless you John and with all my hear thank you kind sir

  • @jordandorsey7904
    @jordandorsey79045 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic per usual!

  • @callistomoon461
    @callistomoon4615 жыл бұрын

    Sublime. Thank you very much.

  • @SKMusic1985
    @SKMusic19854 жыл бұрын

    Oh lord! The ASMR is sensational! Thank you John!!!!

  • @FlipMacz
    @FlipMacz4 жыл бұрын

    Just. Amazing. Thank you.

  • @tonbrathwaite7698
    @tonbrathwaite76984 жыл бұрын

    i love this guy i hope i have such grace when i get to that age ,time in life peace an light x

  • @pauledbrown
    @pauledbrown5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a great video.

  • @Keanux12
    @Keanux125 жыл бұрын

    Great content as always! Never disappoints.

  • @Badonicus
    @Badonicus5 жыл бұрын

    Back to the ol church. Creaking doors and feet on the ground. What more can you ask for.

  • @LeeDonel
    @LeeDonel3 жыл бұрын

    Speaking of republics "I don't have enough knowledge on it... I'd rather not speak" Imagine if everyone did that.

  • @paulaharries62
    @paulaharries625 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed, many thanks John.x

  • @glorialkl
    @glorialkl Жыл бұрын

    ❤In God, we trust. Than you, John.

  • @grantkokich6906
    @grantkokich69062 жыл бұрын

    Yes in God we trust.

  • @notquiteatory971
    @notquiteatory9715 жыл бұрын

    Obviously not the government #LetsSeeThemAliens

  • @SarahWilk100

    @SarahWilk100

    5 жыл бұрын

    Omg this is spreading everywhere XD

  • @jessica3497

    @jessica3497

    5 жыл бұрын

    1 million strong! Show us them aliens! ‘Merica! 😂😂

  • @jayno3029
    @jayno30294 жыл бұрын

    God bless you John. I feel so grateful for the sharing of your wisdom.

  • @pursuitofspirit
    @pursuitofspirit4 жыл бұрын

    You can really feel his being-ness and purity. Totally awesome to watch / be a part of. Thanks for uploading

  • @brettneuberger6466
    @brettneuberger64665 жыл бұрын

    I love you, John Butler!

  • @TopoAhogado
    @TopoAhogado5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for uploading these videos. I find much utility and wisdom in them. Greetings from Mexico.

  • @meekomania457
    @meekomania4575 жыл бұрын

    The man is basically telling the truth.nothing I can add.lovel y man.

  • @samallen1000ify
    @samallen1000ify5 жыл бұрын

    I always feel so liberated when I listen to you.

  • @nypala
    @nypala5 жыл бұрын

    28:03 I had that same experience a couple of days ago and now my heart is longing for it

  • @Fire-Toolz
    @Fire-Toolz5 жыл бұрын

    ahhh, i missed you all so much. i check for a new video every day, just in case. when i saw there was a new video last night before i went to bed, i felt so giddy, but disciplined myself to wait until the morning so i could start my day with it. :) thank you phil and john, so much, for these videos. they've made a huge impact on my life. i really love you two, so much. i hope we are able to meet some day.

  • @mequedo
    @mequedo4 жыл бұрын

    It would be nice to see him in Joe Rogan's

  • @kristiant96

    @kristiant96

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nah he doesn't deserve him.

  • @jc8258
    @jc82583 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your time.

  • @columbojr7270
    @columbojr72703 жыл бұрын

    God bless you John, very wise..amen brother amen.

  • @oldjude1987
    @oldjude19874 жыл бұрын

    Love John! What a wonderfully beautiful soul. Closest thing to an idol I have. Phil is such a great conversationalist and accommodator to John's wisdom too. I love these videos.

  • @TheSoteriologist
    @TheSoteriologist5 жыл бұрын

    This one was excellent !

  • @Badonicus

    @Badonicus

    5 жыл бұрын

    As was your comment, because it was short.

  • @TheSoteriologist

    @TheSoteriologist

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Badonicus Yours, on the other hand, fails regardless. But almost: if you substitute _"because"_ with _"and"_ it would at least be true !

  • @Badonicus

    @Badonicus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSoteriologist No, I'll stick with my answer Chris! BECAUSE...😑

  • @TheSoteriologist

    @TheSoteriologist

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Badonicus You always stick with the falsehood and depravities, no surprise there ! 🤣 And _"Chris"_ ??? It's just astounding how consistently you are being used by the spirit of disorder, of slander ("diaballein" -> "diabolos"). Well, to each his own, and good luck, but unless you seriously reform yourself, I doubt that...

  • @TheSoteriologist

    @TheSoteriologist

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Groaty McOats ... or even if !

  • @TomoyoTatar
    @TomoyoTatar4 жыл бұрын

    I've just found you and I am amazed in what a humble great person you are. Thank you for offering this to us as a teaching experience. Many years of health and happiness to you my dearest.

  • @roxanavargas6569
    @roxanavargas65695 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video

  • @steigbarste5717
    @steigbarste57173 жыл бұрын

    Love him so much.I listen to him every night while sleeping.

  • @stacy8535
    @stacy85352 жыл бұрын

    Bless him always.

  • @VanTheuni
    @VanTheuni Жыл бұрын

    Trust in life itself is probably the best thing to do. Thanks for sharing these videos with us Phil and John 🙏

  • @thedeemoralizer
    @thedeemoralizer5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your time John and Phil. I'd never considered meditation before I saw your videos. Now there are several times a day I just take time to feel the peace around me and find my own stillness.

  • @jeffwhitworth8786
    @jeffwhitworth87864 жыл бұрын

    Awesome insight and enjoyable to listen to, thank you so much for this video!

  • @gracesanity6314
    @gracesanity63144 жыл бұрын

    Gratitude John and Phil. God/Goddess is well pleased. No cliques just experience that came from courage and suffering. John l look forward to meeting you WHEN I GO HOME!!

  • @k8eekatt
    @k8eekatt2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the abundant harvest of your relationship with peace presence eternal stillness.

  • @joyfied1196
    @joyfied11964 жыл бұрын

    *I don't know, if his words are that worthy! But they sure are delightful and comforting to listen to.*