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Unity pioneered radio broadcasting nearly a century ago, and host Bob Brach now shares original radio transcripts from the Unity Archives with Truth students worldwide. Hear the words of Charles Fillmore, Ernest Wilson, and other legendary Unity teachers in the context of what was happening in the w…

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    Fulfilling the Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 54:28


    This will be the last show on Unity Online Radio for Unity Classic Radio: Words From Our Past. It has been a fun run of more than 13 years, and this final show will be a Revs. Bob and Margie show. Charles Fillmore's lesson is called “Fulfilling the Law,” from Sunday, August 14, 1932. He uses six of the Ten Commandments as the biblical basis of his talk.

    Wisdom in Presenting Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 54:25


    Today's lesson is called "Wisdom in Presenting Truth" from Sunday, December 7, 1930. Charles Fillmore uses the story of Stephen's preaching and subsequent stoning as told by the writer of the Book of Acts, Chapters 6 and 7.

    The Regenerated Human Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 54:29


    Happy spring! Today's lesson is called “The Regenerated Human Will,” from Sunday, May 24, 1925. Just as spring regenerates life in the earth, Charles Fillmore talks about regenerating our human will. He uses the story of Paul preaching about Jesus in the Jewish synagogues as told in Acts 9:20-31. Enjoy!

    The Spirit or the Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 54:28


    Today's lesson is on fasting, an interesting Lenten topic, and on honoring the Sabbath. It is called “The Spirit or the Letter,” and Charles Fillmore uses two sections of Mark's gospel as his biblical basis. Enjoy.

    The Healing of Intemperance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 54:14


    Today's lesson is called “The Healing of Intemperance,” from Sunday, November 4, 1923. Charles Fillmore uses verses from Psalms and Proverbs as his biblical basis for this talk. Enjoy.

    Substance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 53:31


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! They will be sharing and commenting on Charles Fillmore's talk “Substance,” from a 1919 Wednesday evening healing service. The lesson explores the Unity concept of this term. Enjoy.

    Seeking the Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 54:30


    Happy George Washington's birthday! In honor of Washington, since he supposedly couldn't tell a lie, I have chosen Charles Fillmore's lesson “Seeking the Truth” from a Wednesday evening healing service on April 27, 1910. This is one of Fillmore's early talks. Enjoy.

    Man's Source Is God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 54:28


    Hope you had a fun Valentine's Day with your loved ones. Today's lesson from Charles Fillmore is called “Man's Source Is God.” It is from a Tuesday morning class that Fillmore was giving during the holiday season, and it is from December 16, 1924. Enjoy.

    Divine Love Put Into Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 54:28


    Today's lesson is called “Divine Love Put Into Practice” from Sunday, December 16, 1928. Charles Fillmore uses the Epistle of Paul called Philemon as his biblical basis. He notes that the characters in the story “all represent states of mind in the whole race.”

    Seek the Christ Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 54:31


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We will be sharing and commenting on Charles Fillmore's lesson “Seek the Christ Standard” from Sunday, June 19, 1927. A timeless lesson indeed.

    Symbols of Rulership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 54:22


    Today's lesson is called “Symbols of Rulership” from Sunday, May 14, 1933. Charles Fillmore uses the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey as told by the writer of the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 11. He also cites several Hebrew Bible stories to support his explanation of the symbolic meaning of the various events.

    Human Limitations That Hinder the Realization of Divine Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 54:28


    Today's lesson is called “Human Limitations That Hinder the Realization of Divine Love” from Sunday, November 15, 1931. Charles Fillmore uses the story of Paul's visit to Jerusalem as the biblical basis, as told by the writer of the Book of Acts, Chapter 21.

    Organizing the Powers of Man's Being

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 54:31


    Happy January, and I hope your 2022 is going well. Today's lesson is called "Organizing the Powers of Man's Being" from Sunday, February 23, 1930. Unity cofounder Charles Fillmore uses the section of the Gospel of Matthew where the writer describes the call of the disciples by Jesus as his biblical basis, relating it to organizing our 12 powers in the Christ of our Being. Enjoy.

    The New Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is Charles Fillmore's Christmas lesson given on December 24, 1922, entitled “The New Birth.” He uses the story of the shepherds hearing the announcement of Jesus' birth from the angels as told by the writer of the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 2. Have a great holiday season!

    What Is the Meaning of Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 54:30


    Happy holidays! Today's lesson is a talk from a Wednesday evening healing service on December 19, 1923. Charles Fillmore's lesson is called “Christmas,” and he talks about the question, “What is the meaning of Christmas?” This will be a Revs. Bob and Margie show too. Blessings, dear ones.

    Faith Established in the Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is on faith, which is also the theme for this Sunday's gift for the first Sunday of Advent. Charles Fillmore's lesson is from Sunday, November 2, 1930, and it is titled “Faith Established in the Christ.” He uses brief verses from the Gospels of Mark, Luke, and John as his biblical basis for the lesson. This is a perfect kickoff for our Advent season. Happy holidays!

    Littleness Transformed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 54:31


    Happy Thanksgiving! Here is Charles Fillmore's Thanksgiving talk from November 30, 1930. It is entitled “Littleness Transformed.” He uses the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus as told by the writer of the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 19. Rev. Margie and I wish you a happy and joyous holiday season!

    Devotion to Principle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 54:31


    Today's lesson is called “Whole Hearted Devotion to Principle,” given by Charles Fillmore on April 27, 1930, at the Unity Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He uses the story of Jesus counseling the rich young ruler as told by the writer of the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 19. A timeless message.

    Spirit in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 54:31


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We will be reading and commenting upon Charles Fillmore's lesson “Spirit in Life,” which he gave at a Wednesday evening healing service at the Unity Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 24, 1924. A timeless message.

    A Lesson in Love and Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is called “A Lesson in Love and Justice” from Sunday, May 20, 1928. Charles Fillmore uses the story of Jesus telling his disciples about paying the tax to Caesar and of the greatest commandment as told by the writer of the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 12.

    Spiritual Discernment Perceives the Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is from Sunday, November 16, 1924, and called “Spiritual Discernment Perceives the Christ.” Charles Fillmore uses the story from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 16, where Jesus predicts his death. Call in if you can after the lesson at 816-251-3555; I would love to hear from you.

    The Establishment of Truth in the Whole Consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 54:14


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We will be sharing and commenting on Charles Fillmore's lesson from Sunday, August 30, 1931, entitled “The Establishment of Truth in the Whole Consciousness.” Fillmore uses the story of Barnabas and Saul going to Cyprus as told in the Book of Acts, Chapters 12 and 13. Call in if you can at 816-251-3555; we would love to chat with you.

    I AM: The Divine Within Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is simply called “I AM.” It is from Charles Fillmore's Sunday lesson given on November 18, 1923. “I AM” is another name for the Divine within us. Check out how Fillmore explains this spiritual concept in this talk. Blessings.

    Correct Use of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is a talk Charles Fillmore gave at the Unity Conference and Healing Revival at Unity Farm in July 1923. The lesson is called “Correct Use of Faith,” and it was apparently the second lesson given at the conference on Tuesday, July 3, 1923.

    Loyalty to Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 54:31


    Today's lesson is from Sunday, April 27, 1924, and it's a talk called “Loyalty to Truth.” This is another timeless lesson on the topic of “Truth” with a capital T.

    Willfulness and Willingness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 54:31


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie Show! We will be sharing and commenting on Charles Fillmore's lesson “Willfulness and Willingness,” from Sunday, August 27, 1933. Fillmore uses the story of Samuel upbraiding Saul for his actions against the Amalekites as told in 1 Samuel, Chapter 15. Fillmore's words spoken some 88 years ago still ring true today. Call in at 816-251-3555 and chat with us about the lesson.

    Redeeming a Small Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is called “Redeeming a Small Thought” given on February 18, 1923, by Charles Fillmore at the Unity Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He appropriately uses the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus as told by the writer of the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 19. Call in and comment if you can. 

    Man's Appeal to God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 54:16


    Today's lesson is from a series of talks given on various topics. This is the sixth lesson, entitled “Man's Appeal to God” on the topic of prayer. This particular lesson is from Monday, July 9, 1923. Enjoy.

    Power Through Faith in the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 54:16


    Today's lesson is called “Power Through Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” and it was given on Sunday, May 22, 1927. Charles Fillmore uses the story of the healing of the lame man by Peter and John. The man asked for alms, and they gave him something greater. Call in and comment if you would like at 816-251-3555. Blessings.

    Freedom From Materiality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 53:35


    Today's lesson is called “Freedom From Materiality,” and it was given by Charles Fillmore in April 1924. He used the story from the Hebrew Bible's Book of First Kings about the showdown between Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. It is a timeless message about being concerned with the material world and not the spiritual.

    Development of Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 54:28


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We will be sharing and commenting upon Charles Fillmore's lesson “Development of Imagination,” from Sunday, May 29, 1932. Fillmore uses the story of Joseph the dreamer from Genesis, Chapter Three.

    The Willingness of Love to Serve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 53:11


    Today's lesson is called “The Willingness of Love to Serve,” and it is based on the faculty of love. Charles Fillmore uses stories from the Gospels of Luke and Mark in this lesson from Sunday, August 12, 1923.

    The Ease of Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 53:27


    Today's lesson is from a Wednesday evening healing service given on November 15, 1922. The lesson is called “The Ease of Healing,” which is a point Charles Fillmore emphasizes repeatedly in this timeless talk.

    Spiritual Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 54:30


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We will be sharing and commenting on Charles Fillmore's lesson “The Spiritual Freedom” from February 27, 1927. We hope you had a fun and safe Fourth of July, and we think this message of Fillmore's on the theme of freedom will be right on track

    Recognition of I AM Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is a late talk of Charles Fillmore given on Sunday, July 10, 1932, and called “Recognition of I AM Leadership.” He uses stories from the Book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible about Moses being set to speak to Pharaoh and Moses' response that makes God angry. You can call in at 816-251-3555.

    Faith Freed and Strengthened Through Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 54:30


    Today's lesson is called “Faith Freed and Strengthened Through Prayer,” from a Sunday morning service on June 12, 1927. A great lesson on the power of prayer with some interesting examples of how prayer works in people's lives. A timeless lesson from the past.

    From Servitude to Sonship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 54:29


    Today's lesson is from Sunday, February 7, 1932, called “From Servitude to Sonship.” Charles Fillmore uses verses from John, Chapter 8, where Jesus responds to the Jews who question his authority, which Fillmore interprets metaphysically.

    Love Heals Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 54:15


    Today's lesson is called “Love Heals Sin” from a Sunday service on February 15, 1931. Charles Fillmore uses the story from the Gospel of Luke (Chapter 7) where the woman cleaning Jesus' feet with her tears is forgiven of her past errors and transgressions.

    Loyalty to the Christ Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 54:30


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We will be sharing Charles Fillmore's lesson called “Loyalty to the Christ Within” from Tuesday, March 17, 1925. You can call in and chat with us at 816-251-3555. Blessings.

    The Joy of Intellect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 54:16


    Today’s lesson is a later talk of Charles Fillmore given on Monday, May 2, 1932. The lesson is entitled “The Joy of Intellect,” and he uses the story of Isaac and his wells from Genesis, chapter 26.

    Unity and Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 54:30


    Unity was all about healing in the early days of the movement. Today’s lesson is from a report of a healing meeting held in 1915. Listen as I share the words of Charles Fillmore discussing healing. He begins by pointing out that 39 of the 52 “miracles” attributed to Jesus in the New Testament were for healing.

    The Supreme Demonstration, and Faith Established in Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 54:30


    Here is a Mother’s Day talk that Charles Fillmore gave back in 1927 on Mother’s Day.  It is called “The Supreme Demonstration, and Faith Established in Love.” A timeless message for this special day. Blessings.

    Eating and Drinking to the Glory of God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 54:29


    Today is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We will be sharing and commenting on Charles Fillmore’s Wednesday evening healing service lesson from April 16, 1924, entitled “Eating and Drinking to the Glory of God.” Fun title and it must have been interesting to hear Charles Fillmore talk about these two fun activities—and doing it to the glory of God.

    The I AM Instructing the Consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 54:29


    Today Charles Fillmore speaks about the I AM, the part of the Divine within us, exploring how it teaches us. The lesson is called “The I AM Instructing the Consciousness,” and it was given on Sunday, January 9, 1927. I hope you enjoy this timeless treasure. Blessings.

    Explaining the Unexplainable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 54:30


    Today’s lesson is from a class Charles Fillmore held on Tuesday, July 10, 1923, entitled “God: Lesson 7.” This was probably a series of lessons he was doing at the time. Listen as Charles Fillmore expounds upon explaining the unexplainable.

    A Lesson in Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 54:29


    Today’s show is a Revs. Bob and Margie show! We hope you had a great Easter celebration and have resurrected your Christ within. Today’s lesson continues with the resurrection theme, but this time Charles Fillmore uses the raising of Lazarus story as told by the writer of the Gospel of John, Chapter 11. The lesson is entitled “A Lesson in Resurrection” and was given on Monday, February 22, 1926. Remember you can call in and talk to us at 816-251-3555. Our engineer will hook you up with us, and we would love to hear from you. Blessings. 

    The Great Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 54:29


    Sunday is Easter and what an appropriate topic to choose for one of Charles Fillmore’s lessons. Today’s lesson is called “The Great Resurrection,” which was a Wednesday evening healing service held on March 28, 1923, the week before Easter that year. What a great closing lesson for our season of Lent. Blessings.

    Lesson on Instantaneous Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 54:30


    Today’s lesson is from a Wednesday evening healing service held on December 6, 1922, entitled “Lesson on Instantaneous Healing.” This talk has some great comments by Myrtle Fillmore and Cora Dedrick in addition to Charles Fillmore’s words. Cora was the secretary for Charles and Myrtle who later became Charles’ wife after Myrtle passed. Enjoy this timeless lesson on healing—instantaneous healing!

    Divine Adjustment and Receptivity to Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 54:29


    Today’s lesson is called “Divine Adjustment and Receptivity to Truth,” which was first given on Sunday, April 22, 1928. Charles Fillmore uses the story about Jesus’ teaching on divorce and little children coming into the kingdom of heaven from the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10.

    Affirming Faith in God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 54:30


    Today’s show is from Charles Fillmore’s Wednesday evening service on July 29, 1925. “Affirming Faith in God” is a prosperity talk in essence, and Charles Fillmore’s sense of humor really shows in this lesson. This will also be a Reverends Bob and Margie show as Margie joins me as cohost. Call in if you can at 816-251-3555.

    The Essential Charles Fillmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 54:28


    Wow ... today is a very special show! I will be interviewing Rev. Dr. James Gaither, author of The Essential Charles Fillmore: A Guide to Practical Mysticism and Metaphysics. This is a revised work of a previous book Jim wrote on the works of our cofounder Charles Fillmore. You are invited to call in to 816-251-3555 with your questions or comments as Jim and I have a lively discussion on these timeless and fundamental works of our cofounder and the Unity movement.

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