ON A MISSION: TEACHING THE POWER OF LOVE & FORGIVENESS
Rev. Bill’s life has been a spiritual journey, spanning slightly over 7 decades. His whole life has been a mystical trip in search of gurus, the paranormal, and self-discovery. He has written about his many spiritually transformative experiences and “near-death-experiences” including supernatural events during his combat tour of duty in the Vietnam War. In his books, he has shared some incredible spiritual events that are beyond both common understanding or explanation.
His autobiography “Warrior: A Spiritual Odyssey
He is an author, an award-winning poet, international motivational speaker, artist, film advisor, veteran advocate, a Vietnam War veteran (Distinguished Flying Cross, The Bronze Star, The Purple Heart Medal, 14 Air Medals, The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, etc.). He has spoken around the world including Germany, England, Wales, Bolivia, and India. He has been involved with a dozen films and documentaries. (Such as: “In the Shadow of the Blade
Rev. Bill has been on over 800 radio and TV shows over the last 18 years and has stories about his life featured in over a dozen books by other authors and in hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles. He has had articles in such diverse publications as “Parade Sunday Magazine” and “The Self-Realization Fellowship Magazine” as well as military magazines and new age magazines. His YouTube Channel has over 70 videos and had gotten over 550,000 views in its first 18 months.
He speaks publicly about the need to forgive and power of love. His mission in life is to inspire others to seek the Divine and he does that through his personal stories of his own life experiences.
He is a seeker but not just for himself. His “mission” is to allow others to experience his journey through his stories. He has had many near-death and near-death-like experiences and encounters with the supernatural. He is a friend to many – including famous celebrities and people in power positions in life but he treats everyone the same whether they are homeless or the President or a CEO. His beliefs are simple: There is but ONE GOD – and our only mission is to LOVE & SERVE ALL.
Rev. Bill McDonald was born In San Francisco and raised in California, Oregon, and Hawaii. He graduated from San Jose City College with an AA Degree in Labor Management and later from The University of San Francisco with a BA degree in Public Service Administration. He spent over 30 years working for the federal government and retired in 2001. He has spent his time since then working for 5 different non-profit organizations helping veterans while serving the purpose of world peace. He works with PTSD veterans and is an unpaid lobbyist for veteran issues in California. Has also has worked as a volunteer chaplain in Folsom Prison and worked for a time answering phone calls for The National Suicide Hotline. His life is filled with service. He has been married to his high school sweetheart Carol, since 1970. He has been living in Elk Grove, California since 1979.
Additional books by William “Rev. Bill” McDonald:
- A Spiritual Warrior’s Journey: The Inspiring Life Story of a Mystical Warrior
– 2003
- Purple Hearts: Poetry of The Vietnam War
– 2003
- Sacred Eye: Poetry In Search Of The Divine
– 2004
– 2003
– 2003
– 2004
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The story of Anamika Borst‘s owl referred to towards the end of this interview: click here.
Interview recorded March 2, 2019.
Second BatGap interview with Bill McDonald.
Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
- 00:07:27 – The Power of Love and Unity
- 00:14:22 – Spiritual Development and the Equality of All
- 00:21:17 – The Search for the Scrolls
- 00:26:54 – The Mystery of the Antique Paper
- 00:32:12 – The Right Time for a Suggestion
- 00:37:41 – Revelation of Past Life Sins and the Curse on the Mind
- 00:43:26 – A Near-Death-Like Experience
- 00:49:05 – A Spiritual Experience and a Journey to India
- 00:54:31 – Blissful Experience in Another Realm
- 01:00:29 – A Near-Death Experience
- 01:06:26 – Otherworldly Beings and Lost Time
- 01:11:41 – Interdimensional Beings and Personal Experiences
- 01:17:28 – Surrender to the Universe: A Serendipitous Encounter
- 01:22:39 – A Story of Compassion and Miracles
- 01:28:17 – The Spirituality of Veterans
- 01:33:56 – A Near Mutiny Situation
- 01:39:28 – The Power of Listening, The Impact of Moral Choices, and Spiritual Transformation
- 01:44:55 – The Premonition of a Tragic Accident
- 01:50:19 – The Mysterious Helicopter Crash
- 01:55:50 – Encountering a UFO in Vietnam
- 02:01:47 – The Philosophy of Pain and Suffering
- 02:07:17 – Pain and suffering revisited
- 02:12:33 – Major Surgery
- 02:18:06 – A Painful Trip to the Doctor’s Office
- 02:23:08 – An Illuminated Room and a Healing Hand
- 02:29:00 – Mysterious Encounters and Explosions
- 02:34:52 – The Rainbow Body Journey
- 02:41:21 – Profound Changes and Higher Levels of Creation
- 02:46:56 – The Reflection Upon the Devotee
- 02:52:18 – Conclusion and Farewell
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