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    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Accept or Except? - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 18 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 24:03


    Although joy is an inherent part of our humanity, two words often determine our capacity to experience it: accept and except. We'll explore these two this Sunday as we continue to grow the pillars of joy in our lives.

    The Shocking Truth About Humor (Book of Joy, week 2) - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 11 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 15:42


    I've Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy Down in My Heart - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 21:07


    I Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 26:22


    Ever feel weighted down by life and unsure how to get back to joy? Fortuantely, avatars have gone before us to show us how. This Sunday, we start our talk series and small groups based on The Book of Joy.

    What's So Holy about this Week? - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 13 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 24:10


    The ultimate story of transformation is found in the experiences of “Holy Week”—but is this week any more holy than any other? Join us this Sunday to find out!

    Engaging as a Means of Thriving - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 6 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 29:52


    Our talk series on Core Values concludes as we recognize and augment our ability to thrive through by engaging the Truth we know. Join us as deepen our understanding of our Core Value “Engagement.”

    The Heartbeat of Unity of Fairfax - Rev. Richard Mekdeci - March 30 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 21:35


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    Thriving in a

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 33:15


    “Oneness” is a broad and deep term—but how do we live it as core value, individually and collectively? That's where we're going this Sunday as we explore our Core Value “Oneness.”

    Thriving with Integrity - Rev. Russ Heiland - March 16 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 23:54


    Did you know that the root of “integrity” means wholeness? This Sunday we will dive into our Core Value “Integrity” as an avenue for thriving in life.

    Why Do You Do What You Do? - Rev. Sherrie Quander - March 2 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 21:10


    Why you do what you do is every bit as important as what you do. This Sunday we open a series on the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of Unity of Fairfax, with the goal of helping each of us as individuals to be clear on our “whats”, and our “whys.”

    Clumsy Butterflies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 27:47


    Butterflies are very clumsy when they emerge from the cocoon, seemingly unsure of where to land. It can be like that for mystics, too. This Sunday, we explore what it means to earn our “butterfly wings.”

    Lay Down the Burden of a Stiff Upper Lip! - Rev. Sandy Butler - Feb 16 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 25:02


    When we show up for ‘what is,' no matter how heartbreaking, laborious or conflicted, we allow for the possibility that from the depths of pain can come a deeper love.

    The Power of Community - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 10 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 23:45


    Are “people who need people“ really the “luckiest people”? This Sunday, we'll explore the power ofintentional community.

    The Gift of Your Presence - Rev. Russell Heiland - Feb 2 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 23:10


    Have you ever noticed how you feel around certain people? Without saying a word, some individuals are able to invite us up to a higher standard or bring us down. How are you offering the gift of your presence?

    I Am Amazing and I Am Amazed - Rev. Sandra Butler - Jan 26 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 22:31


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    Rooted in Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 19:39


    Is it possible that politics, business, and technology can be rooted in…love? You might laugh at the mere suggestion—but what if they are? The mystic mindset may just surprise you. Join us this Sunday!

    Mystical Troublemakers - Rev. Russell Heiland - Jan 12 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 20:55


    Are you a “mystic”? This Sunday we begin our 7-week talk series, inspired by the book Ordinary Mysticism by Mirabai Starr. Join us  and you may gain a new awareness of the role of mysticism in your life

    24's Out the Door – 25's the Year to Thrive! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 29 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 25:23


    It's “out with the old and in with the new,” as we celebrate the completion of one year and set intentions for the next!

    Your Love Has Given Me Great Joy - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 22 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 20:55


    Christmas is almost here! On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we welcome and experience the joy of the season and all its trappings!

    My Peace Shall I Leave You - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Dec 8 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 23:38


    Peace is the theme for the second Sunday in Advent! This week we will awaken the way of peace in our hearts—not only for Advent, but beyond.

    I Hope You Have a Faith-Filled Christmas - Rev. Russell Heiland - Dec 1 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 26:20


    Radical Purpose: How Your Life Matters - Rev. Richard Mekdeci - Nov 17 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 22:36


    What if every word you said and every action you took had the potential to alter the world or save lives generations down the road? Would it change the way you relate to the world and those around you? Discover events in history that were unknowingly shaped by a single action and realize your own potential to do the same as we apply the power of the Radical Purpose to our own lives.

    So, Now What? - Rev Russell Heiland -- Nov 11 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 23:57


    The election has come and gone... So, now what?  As people of faith, how do we process this particular quadrennial national experience? Join us this Sunday as we lean into this crucial topic.

    Excelsior! - Rev. Russell Heiland - Oct 27 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 15:00


    Week 6 of Unity Awakening 2024 brings to our awareness some “age old truths” in light of New Thought teachings. What does this mean? Join us to find out!

    Giving UP - Rev Russell Heiland - Oct 20 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 23:24


    In Week 5 of our annual Unity Awakening series, Rev. Russ explores the concept of “giving up”—and what it can mean for you!

    As I Am Lifted Up - Rev. Sherrie Quander - Oct 13 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 22:11


    Week 4 of Unity Awakening 2024 is here!  When we allow ourselves to be in The Flow of Life, we have the opportunity to be lifted by the light of Spirit.

    In the Flow and In the Know - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 22 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 23:44


    Unity Awakening 2024 begins this Sunday, September 22! Now through November 3, our Sunday messages will draw inspiration from the book In the Flow of Life by Eric Butterworth. This Sunday we engage the idea of “God present in us an inexorable flow.”

    HOME: Heaven's Own Manifested Experience - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 15 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 9:59


    Happy 68th Anniversary Unity of Fairfax! This is a special Homecoming Sunday celebration featuring guest musician Daniel Nahmod. Homecoming happens once a year, and you will definitely want to be at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday!

    Open Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 24:06


    Prayer is the cornerstone of the Unity movement—and prayer encompasses a vast range of postures, paradigms, and practices. This Sunday we lean into the illimitability of prayer.

    If It's Labor Day… Shouldn't We Be Working? - Rev. Russell Heiland - Sept 1 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 22:56


    This is Labor Day weekend—a time to honor America's workers and the unofficial end of summer. Join us this Sunday as we take time from our labors and focus on the inner life of Spirit.

    Guest List - Rev. Russell Heiland - Aug 25 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 24:14


    Have you ever attended a party and thought, “Who put THIS guest list together?” Life can be like that. Join us this Sunday as we learn some skills to navigate attitudes at the table.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 26:53


    Summertime means travel time, and if you're flying you will have to go to “baggage claim.” What spiritual lessons does “baggage claim” have for us? If you're at Unity of Fairfax this Sunday, you'll find out!

    FLOW: Feeling Life's Overwhelming Wealth - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 11 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 27:56


    Spiritual teachers across time and continents have shared the idea that this is an abundant universe. As we conclude the Freedom to Thrive series, Revs. Sherrie and Russell highlight the role of “flow” as it related to living an abundant life.

    Deciding to Give - Rev. Russell Heiland - August 4 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 27:31


    Last Sunday we explored the impact of making a true decision to receive our good. This week, we'll explore the other side of the coin, examining the extent to which we have truly decided to give.

    Deciding to Receive - Rev. Sherrie Quander - July 28 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 25:37


    The word decide comes from a Latin root meaning “to cut off” as in “to cut off other options.” In this week's message, we lean into the work and reality of what it means to decide to receive with open minds, open hearts, and open hands.

    In God We Trust? Get Real... - Rev. Sandra Butler - July 21 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 25:30


    If you look closely at American currency, you'll see the words “In God We Trust.” But, on the whole, is that really true? Join us Sunday as we unpack spiritual beliefs about money.

    Allons-y! - Rev. Russell Heiland - July 14 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 28:42


    This is the first Sunday in our 5-week “Freedom to Thrive” talk series, co-presented by Revs. Sandy Butler, Sherrie Quander, and Russell Heiland. Ironically, the first step to take the journey to thriving is a step back. Curious? Join us this Sunday!

    Dog Days of Summer? Get Sirius!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 22:27


    The heat and humidity are back, bringing with them the “dog days of summer.” This Sunday we explore the special spiritual lessons this time of year brings.

    Free From What & Free For What - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 30 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 23:01


    As we prepare for the Independence Day holiday, we might want to ask ourselves two key questions: Free from what?—and Free for what? Answers await this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax!

    Denials, Affirmations, and.. - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 23 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 22:01


    In Unity, prayer is central to who we are and what we do. Common forms of prayer are statements of affirmation and denial (release). ...But what if there's an additional form of prayer that straddles the two? There is! Join us Sunday to find out what it is!

    Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! - Rev. Sherrie Quander - June 16 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 23:00


    Some of us remember hearing this phrase used in our households when growing up, and it struck terror in the hearts of the children who heard it. As we have grown into adulthood, we have the opportunity to appreciate the idea of being at home with the Father. Join us this Sunday to learn more!

    Fits Me To A ‘T'- Rev. Russell Heiland - June 9 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 36:05


    Last Sunday, Rev. Russ discussed gathering and its relation to what Jesus called “The Kingdom.” Unfortunately, our livestream was not working last week. But if you missed it, you can listen to the podcast episode.

    Let's Gather Beautifully Together - Rev. Russell Heiland - June 2 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 27:48


    In the teachings of Jesus, he spoke often of the Kingdom. But what is this kingdom? And how does it relate to us—ALL of us? Join us as we gather beautifully together this Sunday at Unity of Fairfax.

    The Dedication - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 26 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 25:38


    Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Summer, but it invites us into a deep exploration of the things to which we are dedicated and how we are living out that dedication. Join us this Sunday!

    Let's Get Engaged - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 19 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 22:27


    We conclude our 5-week series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values by committing to the Core Value of “Engagement.” Values only matter if one is committed to engaging them.

    The Great Harmonizing Principle - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 12 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 23:50


    Unity co-founder Charles Fillmore wrote: Love is the unifying, harmonizing, attracting, cementing quality or idea of Spirit that holds all things together in right relationship. In this, the 4th of 5 talks based on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values, we explore “Love” as a Core Value.

    It's Integral to Everything - Rev. Russell Heiland - May 5 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 20:37


    Week 3 of our 5-week series of talks based on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values focuses on “Integrity.” Integrity is the core that makes all positive demonstrations possible, and an attribute of living an authentic spiritual life.

    Getting Down to Brass Tacks - Rev. Sandy Butler - April 28 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 22:58


    We continue our 5-week talk series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values with an elaboration of the value “Spirit-Centered.” Join Rev. Sandra Butler as she “gets down to brass tacks” with it!

    All is One - Rev. Russell Heiland - April 21 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 25:56


    Our consciousness reveals that all of creation is connected as one. What does this mean? This Sunday, we celebrate Earth Day and begin a 5-week talk series on the updated Unity of Fairfax Core Values.

    Shifting From Me to We - Dr. Stacey Guenter - Apr 15 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 17:57


    What happens when we intentionally shift our focus of awareness and spiritual practice from vertical (between me and God) to horizontal(between all of us and God)? Based on her doctoral dissertation research and spiritual practice and teachings, Dr. Stacey will share what she learned from studying group consciousness when it is intentionally cultivated.

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