Unity Happy Hour

It's our final program, and the original crew is together for one last hurrah! Join Jim, Ned and Ogun for a Happy Hour Last Call. Join us for a Happy Hour send-off to remember!

Today we'll be joined by long-time friend and minister, Rev. Erin McCabe. On the table today: Sharing versus invading others with our beliefs, is the desire to live longer a bad or good thing, and we resurrect some classic Unity terminology: got chemicalization?

Join Rev. Ogun, Dean Ted and Rev. Karen Tudor for more fun and profound conversation on the topics of ego, judgment, questioning how far we can “personalize” Unity without redefining it, and of course, the weird and wonderful side roads our topics always lead us down (a.k.a. how we get distracted by shiny objects).

Rev. Jamie Sanders sits in as the crew discusses getting our spiritual house in order, the inspiring life of Muhammad Ali, and the trappings of prosperity.

Inspired by the movie Midnight in Paris, we talk about the difficulties with staying present, and given humanity's track record, are we kidding ourselves about ever being free of violence? Plus, a special listener topic.

Rev. Ellen Debenport joins us as we banter about current news makers Casey Anthony, Harry Potter and the President ... well a fictionalized President who was raised in Unity.

Joining us for this episode are Dean Ted from Unity Institute® and Seminary, Paula Coppel, Unity Institute ministerial student and vice president of Communications at Unity World Headquarters, and Rev. Jamie Sanders for topics such as "Should the many New Thought groups unite?" and "What is it to be 'In the Question' and do we sometimes use it to avoid our issues?'" Listen in, join in, and be "in!"

Rev. Ellen Debenport joins the crew today as we knock heroes off their pedestals, and debate whether Unity's openness is resulting in a loss of identity, and what should be done about it.

Please join Jim Blake, Rev. Kelly Isola, and “three-days-til-a-Rev“ Ogun Holder for Happy Hour. It's a matter of life and death! No really … that's what we're talking about. Let's get our Happy ON!

In today’s episode, Ogun and Jim’s Unity Institute® and Seminary classmate Ray Nelson joins the crew for a special Post-Rapture episode. Topics include the end-of-world obsession some seem to have, the paradox of being humble and acknowledging our creative abilities, and the loopholes we try to create to forget we're all part of One Presence.

Almost-Rev. Ogun Holder is joined by Revs. Ellen Debenport and Karen Tudor. This week they tackle the Dalai Lama and Thor.

Rev. Jamie Sanders joins almost-Rev. Ogun Holder and barely-halfway-Rev. Jim Blake for discussions about tolerance, compassion, and our response to the demise of tyrants. LET'S GET OUR HAPPY ON!!

Rev. Kelly Isola and Rev. Ellen Debenport join Ogun as Jim continues to work on his tan during his well-deserved family vacation. Listen in as we discuss Easter and other lusciously grand topics!

Join Jim, Rev. Ellen Debenport and Rev. Kelly Isola as they explore whether or not Unity principles really work in people’s lives (shouldn’t our lives look a lot different?) and the most recent Barna Survey results. 

Rev. Jamie Sanders joins the crew as we talk about the presence (or absence) of justice in Unity thought, if we can be open-minded both individually and as a movement, and Ogun reflects on his time with world-renowned theologian Marcus Borg. LET'S GET OUR HAPPY ON!!!

In this episode, we will discuss Grace versus Law, Self-Awareness versus Spiritual Teachings, and Rev. Kelly Isola will talk about her recent trip to Egypt.

On this episode of Happy Hour, Rev. Ellen Debenport returns to help us get our Happy ON! We'll talk about [1] Coincidence: Is it compatible with Unity? [2] God for Grownups: Are we still holding on to our childhood idea of God and not even aware? [3] The Secret to Long Life and Happiness is revealed and the results are quite surprising.

Unity Happy Hour is a spirited discussion with two culturally diverse, spiritually-seeking and easily distracted ministerial students determined to experience the lighter side of their spiritual journey. Friend us on Facebook!

In this WINNING! Happy Hour, Rev. Kelly Isola sits in as we gear up for Lent with a Discipline theme: 1) Spiritual discipline as it relates to health; 2) Faith: the good, the bad, the ugly; and 3) The Brandon Davies' story and how we may suffer for our faith.

Unity Happy Hour is a spirited discussion with two culturally diverse, spiritually-seeking and easily distracted ministerial students determined to experience the lighter side of their spiritual journey. Friend us on Facebook!

On this episode, Rev. Ellen Debenport of Absolute Living on Unity Online Radio treats us to a round. Topics: (1) Some celebrities believe they are carrying out God's will. Are they? (2) We don't believe in magic, yet we believe thoughts create reality. Where's the delineation? (3) The computer trounced the humans in Jeopardy. Is the Singularity upon us? Will there be a place for God if we become one with the machines?

In this episode, Rev. Jamie Sanders is picking up a round as we get our Happy on! We’ll discuss 1) A spiritual take on the paranormal—what do we really believe? 2) What is intuition and how does it fit in with Unity principles? and 3) the Groupon Super Bowl ads—is it okay to use others' misfortune for promotion? Do churches do it?

On this episode, Jim returns (yaaaay!) and Rev. Kelly Isola joins us to discuss: 1) Have humans evolved to believe in God? 2) The Evolution of Prayer and 3) The Spirituality-Health connection. Joins us and let's get our HAPPY ON!

Rev. Kelly Isola joins us this time around to talk about President Obama's State of the Union Address, the unrest in Tunisia and Egypt (and perhaps soon Syria?), and our responsibility to those living in poverty and the less fortunate.

Join us for a special Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. episode with guest Rev. Kelly Isola to discuss: 1) In principle, is protesting the right thing to do or is it a form of resistance? 2) Our greater calling; Martin Luther King Jr.'s focus was not all about race; and 3) Oneness vs. Equality; What was Martin Luther King Jr. fighting for and from?

Join us for these hot topics: 1) How do we know when we've reached the goal of living from Christ Consciousness? 2) Social media are taking over. Can we embrace it without losing ourselves? What does this mean for relationships now? and 3) Thousands of animals dying mysteriously. Is the Universe sending us a message? Are we ignoring it?

In today’s episode we discuss three timely topics: 1) We've heard and maybe used the term "I'm spiritual, but not religious." What does this actually mean? 2) Are sayings like "The Meaning of Life" or "We are Each Here for a Purpose" productive, given that we create our own experience? 3) Present Moment Awareness. If we constantly live in the present, is there a need for faith?

In today’s episode we discuss three timely topics: 1) We've heard and maybe used the term "I'm spiritual, but not religious." What does this actually mean? 2) Are sayings like "The Meaning of Life" or "We are Each Here for a Purpose" productive, given that we create our own experience? 3) Present Moment Awareness. If we constantly live in the present, is there a need for faith?

Today we will discuss "Mind your own business": the unofficial sixth Unity Principle. Should we, and can we, really just mind our own business? And then, Sin. Yes ... you read correctly ... sin! What's good about sin? What might be some important positive theological and spiritual effects of sin? Join us for an interesting discussion!

For the first time ever, Unity Happy Hour joins with the hosts of Absolute Living for two hours of blockbuster online radio! Join us as we talk about living in principle in the first hour, then in the second hour we’ll all engage in some fun Happy Hour banter. Call it the "Absolute Happy Living Hour" Monday! This episode is part 2 of 2. The fun began with Absolute Living.

Filling in for Jim today is Jesse Tanner, the brainy Buddhist, to discuss 1) Are all religions in essence the same? 2) "Don't take anything personally" and 3) Is older necessarily better?

Filling in for Jim today is Jesse Tanner, the brainy Buddhist, to discuss 1) Are all religions in essence the same? 2) "Don't take anything personally" and 3) Is older necessarily better?

Ogun, Ned and Jim welcome guest Jesse Tanner to discuss his graduate dissertation on the Buddhist/Christian connection. They will also talk about an interesting feature of food addiction: biology vs. spirituality (link to feature below), and, if God is principle/law, then what is God’s will? Our higher self, or the spirit that we always are? Refer to and receive guidance from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/food-addiction-could-it-e_b_764863.html.

Join Ogun, Ned and Jim as they discuss: 1) How important is “religious knowledge” to one’s belief? (U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey ) 2) A discussion on “balance”: Is everything in this world merely the product of something striving to come into balance? and 3) The Chilean Miners. A study by pew forum U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey shows that atheist/agnostics scored highest on religious knowledge, and yet it is those who profess to be more religious that are often at the root of discrimination and bigotry. The Root of Discrimination and Bigotry

Join Ogun, Ned and Jim for today’s lively topics: Doubt: The opposite of faith, or is it? (see below); A discussion about forgiveness; and Control TV,a bizarre new Web reality series (see below). Cheers! Listeners are encouraged to read “People of Faith Should Be Grateful for Doubt” (www.huffingtonpost.com/sister-joan-chittister-osb/be-grateful-for-doubt_b_750923.html) and “Reality TV Meets the Internet in New Web Series” (http://on.today.com/9WLRfr).

Join Ogun, Ned and Jim as they discuss: 1) How does Divine Mind interact with the Law of Mind Action? 2) Is the prosperity gospel a wolf in sheep's clothing (see http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2009/12/did-christianity-cause-the-crash/7764/1/),? 3) What's the best way to end a friendship relationship that no longer serves us?

1) Cults: Why have some considered the Unity movement as one and what to do about it? 2) Self-awareness versus the Golden Rule: When walking this path, which one takes priority? Can you really do both at the same time? 3) The case for single-tasking (See article link in comments).

Join Ogun, Ned and Jim today to discuss: (1) Why Unity? (2) Is it still worth going to college? and (3) Is the business world the new frontier for world transformation? Cheers!

Join Ogun, Ned and Jim as they discuss: 1. Being Called: What does it really mean? 2. As “THE” evolved species why are we the only ones to harm ourselves through addiction, etc? and 3. The Rod Blagojevich trial: A Twelve Powers perspective.

Join Ogun, Ned and Jim today with special guest Rev. Chris Michaels, senior minister at Centers for Spiritual Living in Kansas City. Today we will discuss: 1. Chris' program, The Prosperous Life, also on Unity.FM, and the differences between Unity and Religious Science. 2. The California Proposition 8 controversy. 3. Why is there no "movement" in the New Thought movement.

1) How do we measure success in life? By changing the world? By accomplishments? 2) A recent study says one in every four couples now sleep in separate rooms and 60 percent of new homes have two master bedrooms: What are the implications of this (spiritual or otherwise?) 3) Paradoxes in theology, especially New Thought theology.

1)Interview with Christine Michel, who shares a powerful story about a boy named Thomas. 2) Should the goal as a minister be to empty the pews? 3) Continuing the discussion from last week: a deeper exploration of energy.