Podcast appearances and mentions of Christian Science

What makes Christian Science scientific? This week's guest, Mark Sappenfield, shares inspiring and foundational ideas about what Christian Science healing is, and how the ideas in the Bible aren't just theory—but actively provable every day.

What happens when one of the world's most recognized New Age teachers encounters the truth of Scripture?In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with bestselling author and former New Age leader Doreen Virtue. Once known worldwide for her teachings on angels, psychic readings, manifestation, and spiritual practices, Doreen shares the remarkable story of how reading Scripture led her to repent, surrender her life to Jesus Christ, and walk away from a career that had brought her fame, wealth, and influence across the globe.Doreen opens up about her upbringing in Christian Science, her rise to prominence in the New Age movement, and the moment Deuteronomy 18 convicted her heart and changed the course of her life forever. Together, Eric and Doreen discuss the growing influence of New Age teachings in modern culture, how deception can creep into the church, and why believers must remain rooted in God's Word.In this conversation, you'll hear about:• Doreen's journey from New Age teacher to follower of Christ• The dangers of spiritual deception and counterfeit spirituality• Why practices such as astrology, tarot, mediumship, Reiki, and manifestation are becoming increasingly popular• How New Age beliefs are influencing modern Christianity• The importance of biblical discernment and spiritual warfare• What true repentance looked like after leaving the New Age movement• Finding peace, purpose, and freedom through Jesus Christ alone• Why every believer must be grounded in ScriptureWhether you're curious about New Age spirituality, searching for truth, or looking to strengthen your walk with Christ, this episode offers a compelling testimony of God's grace, redemption, and transforming power."Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5If this episode encourages you, be sure to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review to help us reach more people with the Gospel.---Want to be a guest on Rooted In Christ? Send Eric Stephens a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1759833790503730c0e0ceb0e

Research and Rabbit Holes for TDF "The Lady in Black"After our first-ever watch-together episode, it was time to do what we do best: pull on every loose historical thread we could find and see where it led. Spoiler alert: it led to failed divorces, mysterious house histories, censured juries, tornadoes, and at least one rabbit hole that ended in a spectacular dead end.This week, Amy brings the receipts leaving listeners and Megan equally surprised by every twist and turn. We discuss a podcast review so sweet it nearly makes us cry, the accidental Midwestern art of saying "uff da" and "ope," and why the best podcasts feel less like shows and more like hanging out with friends.Then we head back to Marshalltown, Iowa, where the questions only get stranger. Did the house have a dark history before Kelly and Mike moved in? Did their paranormal investigations bring something home with them? Why did previous residents report nothing unusual? And how exactly does a house drop nearly 70% in price?Along the way, we uncover an eerie letter from the homeowners themselves, featuring flying wine glasses, mystery scratches, grandchildren chatting with an old woman upstairs, and a laptop that somehow froze on a photograph of Angie Braddock's gravestone before anyone knew who she was. Because apparently normal coincidences were not invited to this party.We also dive deep into the story of K.C. Roberts, the faith healer at the center of multiple death investigations. That sends us into discussions about Christian Science, coroner's juries, old-timey public shaming, legal loopholes, and the frustrating realization that some human behaviors haven't changed much in the last 125 years.Plus:·        Megan invents new legal theories despite not attending law school.·        Amy becomes temporarily obsessed with spelling variations of the same man's name.·        We mourn a very good dog.·        We discover that Angie once tried to divorce her husband.·        And we once again prove that no historical mystery is safe from becoming a tangent.·        So, grab your mug of hot cocoa and join us where… The Activity Continues.Content Warning:There's some murder, nothing explicit. But our language has been called that (we swear)Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro!00:03:01 Sidequest: Shut the F Up Nick Lachey00:05:07 The Property00:09:29 The Clients00:17:13 Angie Braddock (Roberts)00:18:06 KC Roberts – Faith Healer00:26:19 Susan Vicker Murder00:30:16 True Crime Sidequest 100:32:40 Tasler: The Hobo Con Man00:35:53 True Crime Sidequest 200:37:03 Smitherman Again00:40:09 1903 Fire00:44:50 Not a Doctor00:47:18 Pointillism00:49:57 Next TimeEpisode links:Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you.Article about the 2018 Tornado: https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/stories-of-survival-as-recovery-begins-in-marshalltownAngie Braddock on Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Braddock-714Susan Vickers: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114996958/susan_kaye-vickersSumpter Trial info: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/863/563/336233/https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/supreme-court/1989/88-651-0.htmlRichard Tasler: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199641120/richard_joe-taslerRoss Ingledue Found his grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61189338/ross-bromley-ingledueOliver Ingledue: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61189343/oliver_l-ingledue https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2025/04/a-marshalltown-road-trip-city-streets-named-after-early-movers-and-shakers-part-2/Marshalltown Cold Cases https://spotcrime.com/IA/Marshalltown/cold-casesThe Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.This episode was recorded on May 17, 2026 and released on June 11, 2026.Disclaimer:The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Dead Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss past episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions.The Dead Files is no longer in production, though it continues to stream on various platforms.If you are seeking assistance for activity in your home or business, we recommend researching reputable investigators or professionals in your local area. Some people choose to begin by asking for recommendations at local metaphysical shops or spiritual community centers.Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletterJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If practicing Christian Science is about more than just fixing our problems, then what is the higher goal? This week, we speak with Bob Cochran, who shares what he's learned is the goal and how this new understanding has strengthened and blessed his practice of Christian Science.

Recapping The Dead Files “The Lady in Black” (Season 10 Episode 6)This week we did something we've somehow NEVER done before: we rolled dice live on-air to randomly pick a Dead Files episode, and watched it together completely blind in real time, IN PERSON.Which means you get our uncensored reactions, immediate theories, interruptions, chaos, and approximately seventeen side quests.The dice landed us in Marshalltown, Iowa for The Lady in Black, featuring a haunted house owned by paranormal investigators who may have finally found a case they can't handle themselves. Along the way we discuss violent hauntings, creepy staircases, spirit attachments, whether dead people sleep, and one deeply upsetting shallow grave situation involving Richard Tasler, AKA “the hobo con man.”We also spiral into:·       whether closed captions help or destroy your ability to watch TV,·       paranormal investigator qualifications,·       Christian Science and faith healing,·       Michael Peterson and the owl theory,·       how many post-conviction filings is TOO many,·       and why Amy would absolutely interview the family dog if given the opportunity.There are ghost children, a woman in a black veil, increasingly alarming injuries, and several moments where we completely derail ourselves before trying to remember we are technically recapping a television show.Ponder:If multiple people in a house think one family member is “changing” because of paranormal activity… but that person doesn't believe any of it… who do you trust?Witness:Steve swearing when he sees the sketch, and Megan reminding him it's a family show, damm*t!Weigh-In:If Amy Allan told you a spirit wanted your family gone and said moving was the only option… would you leave the house?So, grab your dice, your closed captions remote, and maybe a flashlight for the staircase… and join us where… The Activity Continues.Content Warning:Child death in history, and we do still swear.Chapter Markers00:00:25 Intro!00:06:23 Segment One – The Set Up00:19:09 Segment Two – Diggin' Tru00:25:59 – BREAK00:25:55 Sidequest: Megan Digs into Legal Stuff00:31:42 Back to the Show00:33:29 The Sketch00:34:41 Segment Three – The Reveal00:50:47 Next Time00:52:56 Outro/DisclaimerEpisode links:Find the Dead Files episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8651884/The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102The Lady in Black: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-dead-files-4887850/episodes/the-lady-in-black-248858476The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.This episode was recorded on April 27,2026, and released on May 28, 2026Disclaimer:The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Dead Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss past episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions.The Dead Files is no longer in production, though it continues to stream on various platforms.If you are seeking assistance for activity in your home or business, we recommend researching reputable investigators or professionals in your local area. Some people choose to begin by asking for recommendations at local metaphysical shops or spiritual community centers.Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa WestOverview music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris CollinsAffiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Concerned about age and the limitations that seem to come with it? This week's guests, Alison Hughes and Abe McLaughlin, share refreshing perspectives and experiences on how Christian Science has taught them—and how they've proven—that we are actually ageless.

Greetings and welcome! This is our Wednesday Family Night Q&A for April 29, 2026. Tonight, we focus on Christian Science and Jehovah's Witnesses. Who are they? What do they believe? Are they Christians? Thanks for joining us!

From New Age celebrity to devoted follower of Christ — Doreen Virtue spent 26 years as one of the most recognized voices in the New Age movement, appearing on Oprah, The View, CNN, and Donahue, with books published in 38 languages. Then, at age 59, everything changed.In this powerful episode of the Soul Sense Podcast, Doreen shares her remarkable conversion story — from a fifth-generation Christian Scientist turned New Age teacher, to a woman brought to her knees by the conviction of the Holy Spirit through a single radio sermon. She opens up about the spiritual deception she unknowingly spread, the painful public reckoning that followed, and the real peace she finally found in Jesus Christ.If you or someone you love has been touched by New Age practices, this conversation could be life-changing.In this episode:- How growing up in Christian Science laid the groundwork for spiritual deception- What Alistair Begg said on the radio that broke through 26 years of blindness- Why Deuteronomy 18 brought Doreen to the floor in tears- The dangerous New Age practices Christians need to recognize (including Reiki, yoga, and the Law of Attraction)- How real peace is completely different from the temporary euphoria the New Age promises- What she'd say to anyone whose faith has been shipwreckedFind Doreen: doreenvirtue.com | Facebook Group: From New Age to Jesus"You can have this old world — give me Jesus."TIMESTAMPS:- 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction- 1:15 – Growing up in Christian Science: A fifth-generation false gospel- 2:15 – No sin, no fall, no crucifixion — what she was actually taught about Jesus- 4:10 – Becoming a psychotherapist and entering the New Age world- 5:45 – Supernatural success — and why she now believes the devil was behind it- 8:20 – Listening to Alistair Begg on the radio: the first real conviction- 8:45 – Reading the Bible cover to cover — and hitting Deuteronomy 18- 11:00 – The moment the scales fell off: "I knew I was an abomination to God"- 13:00 – Going public: denouncing her old work on social media- 13:50 – Bootleg copies, foreign publishers, and Genesis 50:20- 14:40 – The women at the Ark Encounter who found Jesus through her old New Age books- 19:30 – How the New Age gets Jesus completely wrong- 21:20 – Why the New Age is a dissociative coping mechanism- 23:00 – The Bible can't be trusted? Debunking New Age claims about the Dead Sea Scrolls- 27:30 – How to reach someone in the New Age (what works, what doesn't)- 28:30 – How Jesus meets people in trauma differently than the New Age- 34:00 – What would you say to those who have been hurt by Christians?- 38:00 – What are some common New Age practices Christians should be aware of?- 46:30 – The peace that passes understanding: life after conversion- 47:40 – What is your purpose? The New Age answer vs. the biblical one- 51:20 – Final words: the gospel, the resurrection, and why none of it is worth trading

Doreen Virtue was once one of the most recognised names in the New Age world, a bestselling author, a psychotherapist, a regular guest on Oprah and CNN, and a global spiritual teacher whose books were translated into 38 languages. Raised in a Christian Science household that blended biblical language with New Thought philosophy, she spent decades teaching angel spirituality, psychic development, and divination before a series of encounters with Scripture brought her face to face with the real Jesus. In 2017, while reading Deuteronomy 18, she was so profoundly convicted that she fell off her chair, cried out to God, and gave her life to Christ, immediately walking away from everything she had built.   In this deeply candid conversation, Doreen speaks honestly about the cost of that decision, the deception she unknowingly spread across the world, and why she now devotes herself to warning Christians about New Age thinking that has quietly seeped into many churches. She draws on her insider knowledge to help believers identify false gospels, test the spirits as 1 John 4 instructs, and understand why the true Jesus of Scripture is so different from the one portrayed in much of popular culture.   WEBLINKS Doreen Virtue's Website Doreen Virtue on Facebook Doreen Virtue on YouTube

This week, we hear from two guests, Chiemezi Elvis Ahanonu and Volodymyr Hrimov, who were both new to practicing Christian Science when they were faced with conflict in their countries. What they both experienced proves God's ever-present power is real and tangible.

This week Scott, solo, discusses the religious movement known as Christian Science, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in Massachusetts in the late 19th century as American Protestantism found itself in an identity crisis. Incorporating concepts from her heritage as a Congregationalist and incorporating aspects of Transcendentalism, Gnosticism, Swedenborg and the burgeoning "Mind-Cure" movement, her "discovery" of Christian Science endures to this day.Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschatFor programming updates and news follow us across social media @historyhomospod and follow Scott @Scottlizardabrams and Patrick @cantgetfooledagainradio OR subscribe to our telegram channel t.me/historyhomosThe video version of the show is available on Substack, Rokfin, bitchute, odysee and RumbleFor weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.historyhomospod.substack.comYou can donate to the show directly at paypal.me/historyhomosTo order a History Homos T shirt (and recieve a free sticker) please send your shirt size and address to Historyhomos@gmail.com and please address all questions, comments and concerns there as well.Later homos

What is Christian Science, and how does it compare to biblical Christianity? In this episode, I sit down with Jaxen Halsey to break down the key differences between Christian Science and historic Christian belief. Whether you're a new Christian, exploring faith, or just curious about Jesus, this conversation will help you better understand what Christian Science teaches about God, Jesus, sin, healing, and truth.We dive into the origins of Christian Science, its core teachings, and how it differs from what the Bible actually says. If you've ever wondered whether Christian Science is truly Christian—or how to talk with someone who believes it—this video is for you. Our goal is not just information, but clarity and confidence in your faith.This is especially for Gen Z, skeptics, and Christians who are struggling or searching for truth. We want to help you think critically, grow spiritually, and ultimately see the beauty of the gospel more clearly.Make sure to like, subscribe, and share if this helped you!Got any questions or topics you'd like to hear about? You can email us at ⁠tydhcpod@gmail.comLike our content? Consider helping us grow through Patreon, a follow, or subscribe!Leave a rating on whatever platform you listen on and write some nice commentsYOUTUBE ⁠here⁠PATREON  ⁠here⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠www.instagram.com/thingsyoudonthearinchurchpod⁠YOUTUBELike our content? Consider helping us through Patreon, a follow, or subscribe!INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/thingsyoudonthearinchurchpodSPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ttha9t5PEg2vLVKEbzRABPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/TYDHCGot a question? You can email us at tydhcpod@gmail.com

Caroline Fraser joins the Coming From Left Field podcast to discuss "Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers," her genre-bending blend of true crime, environmental muckraking, and personal memoir about growing up near Tacoma's Asarco smelter in the heyday of Ted Bundy and other Pacific Northwest serial killers. Drawing on research about lead and arsenic exposure, brain science, and corporate archives, Fraser argues that heavy metal poisoning, especially from smelters and leaded gasoline, helped shape an era of unprecedented violent crime, while corporations and regulators concealed what they knew to protect profits. The conversation ranges from the company town politics of Ruston and Kellogg, Idaho, to bankruptcy scams that left taxpayers with Superfund bills, to gendered effects of lead on male and female brains, and the cultural fascination with serial killers. Along the way, Fraser and the hosts connect Murderland to earlier work like Prairie Fires, to Frank Herbert's Dune as an industrial-ecological parable rooted in Tacoma, and to today's fights over toxic redevelopment and AI-era data centers, which repeat the same jobs-versus-health trade-offs.   Caroline Fraser is an American nonfiction writer and literary critic best known for her Pulitzer Prize–winning biography “Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder.” Born in Seattle to a Christian Science family, she graduated from Mercer Island High School and later earned a Ph.D. in English and American literature from Harvard University, writing her dissertation on the poet James Merrill. Fraser previously worked on the editorial staff of The New Yorker and has written for publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The Atlantic Monthly, Outside Magazine, and the London Review of Books. She is the author of several major nonfiction books: “God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church,” a critical history and memoir about Christian Science; “Rewilding the World: Dispatches from the Conservation Revolution,” on global conservation; “Prairie Fires,” which won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize and 2017 National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography;   Resources: Order the book: https://kingsbookstore.com/book/9780593657225   Webpage: https://www.carolinefraser.net/   Greg's Blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com/ Pat's Substack: https://patcummings.substack.com/   #murderland#CarolineFraser#environmentaljustice#leadpoisoning#serialkillers#arseniccontamination#Asarcosmelter#RustonWashington#TacomaWashington#BunkerHillKelloggIdaho#corporatecrime#latecapitalism#structuralviolence#brainscienceandcrime#frontallobedamage#leadandviolentcrime#Superfundsites#DuneFrankHerbert#LauraIngallsWilder#TedBundy#GaryRidgway#PatCummings#PatrickCummings#GregGodels#ZZBlog#ComingFromLeftField#Podcast#zzblog#mltoday

The Power of Positive Thinking promised liberation from feelings of inferiority and self-doubt. But did it simply deliver us a new set of demands and anxieties to adhere to? We often consider positive thinking as a beneficial mindset that enhances performance in sports and other activities. However, it is more than just a description of a possible behaviour. It is also the title of a 1952 book by Norman Vincent Peale. The Power of Positive Thinking builds on the New Thought movement that emerged in the 1800s. It had been a response to the effects of Calvinistic Christianity on the health and well-being of Puritanical America. Donald Trump attended Peale’s Marble Collegiate Church as a child. He admired Peale’s robust, businesslike approach to Christianity. The engaging sermons lent a sense of cosmic legitimacy to his family’s brand of hyper-individualistic capitalism. https://youtu.be/hpqbMQj7bEQ The Next Stop on the Magical Thinking Tour This episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast is part of my meandering journey exploring the history of self-help. The Power of Positive Thinking is a valuable piece of the larger puzzle. It provides a clear context for the foundational role of American Christianity in a multi-billion-dollar industry. The book faced criticism when it was published. Leaders in the Methodist church described Peale’s followers as a cult that had ceased worshipping Christ and started worshipping success. Reinhold Niebuhr, author of the Serenity Prayer, said Peale’s teachings “corrupted” the Christian gospel. He argued Peale’s message was harmful to people. On the one hand, making them feel good, while on the other hand, stopping them from seeing and confronting the real issues at the heart of their struggles. In this episode, I refer to Barbara Ehrenreich’s 2009 book, Brightsided. Ehrenreich did an excellent job contextualising the book and outlining the history of Positive Thinking and its foundations in New Thought. The Calvinist Inheritance Positive thinking emerged from New Thought. This movement was in part a reaction to the dominance of Puritanical Calvinism in the formation of the United States. Predestination meant followers were subjected to a socially enforced depression. This centred on the limited number of seats in Heaven, which have already been allocated to those God has elected. This mindset could be said to have helped the Puritans survive the harsh conditions of the New World. At the same time, they struggled to endure the psychological demands of their own religious beliefs. The doctrine’s focus on sin, election, and damnation fostered chronic anxiety about one’s salvation, often involving severe inner terror and accompanying physical ailments. The Arrival of New Thought New Thought emerged as a response to religious melancholy, physical symptoms of despair, and the fear of eternal damnation. It proposed a new perspective on illness, viewing it as a disruption in the otherwise perfect and benevolent Mind that links all things in the universe. Although New Thought approaches to healing were ineffective against the infectious diseases devastating America at the time, they appeared to have a positive effect on those suffering from neurosthenia caused by religious depression. Mary Baker Eddy was one of Phineas Quimby’s patients. After Quimby’s death, Eddy founded Christian Science, transforming New Thought into an established religion. She taught that there is no material world, only Thought, Mind, Spirit, Goodness, Love, or, “Supply.” Illness and struggle are, therefore, temporary delusions of the mind rather than real material conditions. New Thought had cured the ailment of Calvinism and the “morbidness” linked to “the old hell-fire theology.” A new era was born, in which people were encouraged to utilise the universe as an answer to prayer and a grantor of wishes. What Remained But the transition from Calvinism to New Thought wasn’t clean. Ehrenreich suggests that Positive Thinking has retained some of Calvinism’s more harmful traits. Or perhaps we have reverted to it. There is a harsh, judgmental attitude that echoes the old religion’s condemnation of sin. Our preoccupation with productivity, hustle, self-optimisation, and personal performance carries more than a hint of the Calvinistic framework that historically tormented its adherents. This shift involves transforming a judgmental God from an external entity into an internal one, residing within us as part of ourselves. It fosters a constant sense of needing to do more to be worthy or valued. It is always striving to find an indefinable sense of well-being by improving, optimising, and controlling, as it micromanages increasingly smaller details of life, in the hope of achieving freedom, happiness, and salvation or healing. Splitting Ourselves in Two Positive Thinking splits us into two; a self to work on, and a self to do the work. We’ve all seen the ‘rules,’ worksheets, self-evaluation forms, and exercises offered in the positive-thinking literature. And our language reflects the internal division between the one who wants to change and the one who refuses to obey the rules. Peale identified the greatest illness of the twentieth century as the “inferiority complex.” With this, the enemy is within. It is us. Or at least, our thoughts. We modify ourselves through monitoring and correction until we reach conditioned automation. Unfortunately for Peale, he observed that reprogramming needs to be repeated frequently because humans tend to revert to negative thinking rather than maintain a positive mindset. This, however, works in favour of the self-help industry, which has endured for so long with many nearly identical books and programmes that repackage the same ideas with new metaphors and promises. When we believe an unsolvable problem can be solved, those promising to solve it have themselves a magic money tree. The Proliferation of The Self-Help Industry Norman Vincent Peale recognised the potential of Positive Thinking in corporate America. With an ever-expanding white-collar workforce, he observed that the most crucial aspect was the work done on oneself to be more acceptable and likeable to employers, clients, coworkers, and potential customers. Positive thinking was not merely a comfort for the anxious or a remedy for psychosomatic distress. It became a societal obligation, managed and mediated with great control. And, as we will see in the next part, this began to influence the psychological well-being of those in societies where the self-help and personal development industry was booming. We will also examine how Peale instrumentalised Christianity as a tool for personal ambition and material success. If you find these self-help explorations interesting and would like to chat about them with me and others, join us in The Haven. Meet other people working through their relationship with this stuff and to chat about ways we might move beyond some of the hooks and habits that trap us.

Cheryl Petersen reads a modern Christian Science bible lesson from New Living Version, copyright by Barbour Publishing and 7th edition of 21 st Century Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures: A modern version of Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health , copyright Cheryl Petersenwww.healingsciencetoday.wordpress.comhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NT6KJ6https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6N3VFRH

This week's guest, Mike Davis, who works for The Mary Baker Eddy Library, sheds light on the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy—including how she beautifully exemplified the healing qualities of Jesus. And Mike shows how we can do this, too.

Episode 2.88[Note: We accidentally reference Jehovah's Witness at the beginning, but this episode covers Christian Science.]In this episode, Michael and Zach examine Christian Science using the same framework applied in previous discussions on Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses. The question is not about sincerity, charitable work, or moral intent. The question is theological: Does Christian Science fall within historic, creedal Christianity—or does it depart from it at a foundational level?The discussion begins with the origins of the movement under Mary Baker Eddy in the late nineteenth century. Eddy's book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures functions alongside the Bible as the interpretive authority of the movement, providing the metaphysical framework through which Scripture is understood.From there, the episode explores the system's central philosophical claim: reality is purely spiritual. God is defined as infinite Mind, while matter, disease, evil, and even death are ultimately illusions of mistaken perception. This metaphysical idealism reshapes every major Christian doctrine.We examine how Christian Science redefines key theological categories—including God, Christ, sin, atonement, creation, resurrection, and salvation. Jesus is treated not as God incarnate but as the supreme “Way-shower,” demonstrating humanity's true spiritual nature. Sin is understood as a false belief rather than a moral rupture with God, and salvation becomes an awakening to spiritual truth rather than redemption from real guilt. The resurrection is likewise interpreted spiritually rather than bodily.Along the way, we briefly compare Christian Science with non-dual philosophical traditions found in certain strands of Hinduism and Buddhism. While the systems are not identical, they share a common rejection of material reality that sharply contrasts with historic Christianity's affirmation of real creation, the incarnation of Christ, and the bodily resurrection.The episode concludes that Christian Science differs from Christianity not merely in practice but in metaphysics. By redefining the nature of reality itself, the movement departs from the doctrinal framework that has historically defined the Christian faith.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/Zj3BZM6RjM0Merch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

If you're dealing with depression, you're not alone. This week's guest, Rebecca Joy Clower, shares how she turned to Christian Science during her struggles with depression. Despite initially feeling hopeless, through prayer, she found hope—and lasting healing.

What's one of the best ways to start the new year? We think it's got to be focusing on prayer and how to pray even more effectively, so we're revisiting this really helpful podcast with Deb Packer from our archives. Deb sheds light on how her practice of Christian Science has brought freshness to her prayers—and healing to her life.

The Sunday service audio from December 28th, 2025

This week's guest, Brian Webster, shares how Christian Science helped him through a tumultuous time in his family, and how prayer healed their rifts.

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to have back on the show for a second time: Raytheon, ritual abuse, MK ULTRA mind control, and Secret Space Program survivor, whistleblower and overcomer, targeted individual, loving mother, nature lover, former Maine journalist and reporter, published writer and author, podcaster and podcast host of her own YouTube channel, flower essence and herbal extraordinaire, remote viewer, psychic and shaman, Family Court reform activist, and an amazing woman risking it all to blind the darkness with her light: Jane HatchRaised in a family of stark contrasts, Jane grew up in Hanover, Massachusetts, immersed in Christian Science teachings that proclaimed God as pure love, denying the existence of evil. Yet, evil lurked. At age four, or possibly younger, Jane's abductions began. White vans prowled the South Shore, snatching gifted children under guises like Boston Pops field trips. Jane vanished from school, entire years erased, classmates recalling her presence for mere days. Physically hauled or drugged in the back, she endured Raytheon's subterranean layers beneath Needham's pristine suburbs.At 16, Jane fled to Maine, but the aftereffects intensified. A targeted individual since youth, she endured directed energy weapons, satellites, voice-to-skull technology, gangstalking, curses, demons, poisonings, accidents, homelessness, and poverty. As a whistleblower exposing Bath Iron Works' corruption—environmental pollution, faulty ship parts, and ties to nuclear arming—she was blacklisted from her journalism career. Then, corrupt family courts tried her as a witch for prophetic dreams and her exposés, seizing her three beautiful and precious daughters, handing them to a psychopathic stepmother likely subjecting them to the same abuses Jane fought to shield them from.In her incredible healing journey, Jane transformed exploitation into empowerment, using remote viewing to uncover past traumas and shamanism to depossess entities, cut cords, and restore wholeness - not just for herself, but for others. And this is what we will be mainly discussing today - Jane's journey through healing and all the ways she has reclaimed her gifts to help others and how she is using her gifts to expose and defeat the same evil that tried to exploit her gifts. We will hear how she combats being a targeted individual. And we will rejoice the power of a mothers love as we hear more about Jane's reunion with her daughters and the unshakable and unbreakable bond that they now share. And that is just a taste of today's episode.  CONNECT WITH JANE:-For consultations, to set up an appointment, or to purchase a book people can text Jane at 774-212-2768 or email lovenewearth@tutanota.com or redfoxruns1@gmail.com-Donate to Jane: Zelle at 774-212-2769-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaneCeliaHatch/videos-Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JaneCeliaHatch/videos-Websites: https://bethesdastar.com/about-me/ & https://www.radiantearthmother.com/CONNECT WITH EMMA:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thSupport the show

The reading of this week's lesson.

*Note: this is the Free Content version of my interview with Bastiaan van Rijn. To hear the entire interview, please consider joining my Patreon and becoming a member; alternately, this episode can be purchased for a one-time fee. More information at www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion.My guest this month is Dr. Bastiaan van Rijn.Bastiaan is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. During his PhD, he has investigated how practitioners of different movements in the nineteenth century tried to scientifically prove life after death exists. The outcome of this project is the book Afterlife Research (forthcoming), as well as several open-access articles. Beside this, he is also interested in playful approaches to religion and divination in the contemporary West. His newest project centers on spiritual tourism.This interview takes us into the fascinating world of Mesmerism—also known as animal magnetism—and its enduring influence on the boundaries between science, mysticism, and spiritual inquiry. Bastiaan gives a brief bio of Franz Anton Mesmer, who in the late 18th century proposed that an invisible fluid flowed through all living beings, capable of healing and revealing hidden truths. Though controversial and dismissed by many, Mesmer's ideas sparked a lineage of thought that continues to shape contemporary conversations about consciousness, healing, and the legitimacy of scientific inquiry.We discuss how Mesmerism blended science and mysticism, influenced public perception, and laid the groundwork for practices ranging from hypnotism and New Thought to modern-day energetic healing. Bastiaan's own research picks up this thread, tracing how the experimental impulse to make the invisible visible evolved into afterlife studies, somnambulism, and psychical research.From there, we dive into Bastiaan's dissertation, which examines the emergence of a “scientific culture” in afterlife research—one grappling with empirical inaccessibility, unreliable intermediaries, and skeptical resistance. Through case studies of three spiritual animal magnetizers, Bastiaan uncovers how different strategies were used to stabilize claims and navigate the tension between belief and method.Ultimately, this conversation invites us to rethink what counts as scientific, Bastiaan invites us to consider not just what these researchers claimed to find, but how they tried to find it, as well as how experimental practices in esoteric and spiritual domains contribute to broader dialogues about religion, and the unseen dimensions of human experience.What emerges is a rich, transhistorical culture of inquiry—one that challenges our assumptions about science, religion, and the boundaries of legitimate knowledge.PROGRAM NOTESFind Bastiaan:Bastiaan Benjamin Van Rijn - University of FribourgBastiaan van Rijn | LinkedInInstagramResearchGate – all research[PhD Diss.] The Experimental Culture of Afterlife Research: Attempts by Spiritual Animal Magnetizers to Prove Life after Death | Request PDF(PDF) Chapter 9 Building a Typology for Intentional Transformative Experiences: Louis- Alphonse Cahagnet's Experiments with Magnetic Somnambulism and HashishBastiaan van Rijn (0000-0003-4247-9198) - ORCIDOther Resources:1784: The Marquis de Puységur and the psychological turn in the west - PubMedThe seeress of Prevorst; being revelations concerning the inner-life of man, and the inter-diffusion of a world of spirits in the one we inhabit : Kerner, Justinus Andreas Christian, 1786-1862 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveInvestigations of psychic/spiritual phenomena in the nineteenth century: somnambulism and spiritualism, 1811-1860A Republic of Mind and Spirit – Wonderful history of Metaphysics in the USA

How many times should a person be baptized to demonstrate he is on the right path to salvation? How does a church avoid apostasy? What do I have to do to have a right relationship with God? How do you explain Joshua 10:12-14, when the sun stood still? The Jehovah's Witnesses claim Christ could not be God, because he is called the Mediator, and a Mediator must be separate - is this true? Does Psalm 146:3-4 indicate that there is no conscious existence after death? Does Romans 8:17 teach that one day we will become exalted gods, like the Mormons believe? How important is the choice of who I marry? Is there hope for me to have a good marriage if I come from a broken home? What are key things I need to agree on with a future spouse? Does Colossians 1:18 teach that Jesus was born again in hell after suffering there for three days, like the Word of Faith teachers teach? Is it exclusivism to claim that Christ is the only way to salvation? Is there life anywhere other than Earth? What is the difference between Christian meditation and mystical meditation? Should I allow Jehovah's Witnesses into my residence? Can the Holy Spirit be a person since He fills a person? What is the difference between a Hebrew, Israelite, and a Jew? What is wrong with the teachings of Christian Science? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

This week's guest, Tien Stone Langlois, shares not one, but two experiences of having a medical diagnosis overturned through praying as she's learned in Christian Science, healing her completely.

Ethel Baker, CSB, from Buffalo, New York and Boston, Massachusetts, USAYou can hear more from Ethel on this week's episode of Sentinel Watch.

This week, we're celebrating 150 years of the publication of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Our guests—Jennifer McLaughlin, Manager of The Christian Science Publishing Society, and Ethel Baker, Editor of the Christian Science periodicals—share their thoughts on this book's impact a century and a half later. You'll also hear inspiring testimonies from a few who've been healed by reading Science and Health. 

Have you ever been duped? Maybe you gave money to someone in need, only to find out later you were manipulated? Maybe you trusted someone who promised they’d have your back, but when you needed them most, they were gone. Have you ever been conned, promised opportunity, partnership or love & instead you were left empty & embarrassed? Few things are as discouraging as realizing you’ve been deceived. It makes you angry, embarrassed, and jaded. But what about when the lie isn’t about money or friendship—what if it’s about God? John knew how destructive spiritual lies could be. That’s why in his letters, he didn’t treat lies as small problems. He warned believers not to tolerate them, enable them, or even greet those who spread them. Because for John, truth and lies are not competing opinions—they are opposing kingdoms. One builds life; the other destroys it. One belongs to Christ; the other to the deceiver. This is the war every believer is in—whether we realize it or not. That’s why this series through 2 and 3 John matters. These short letters show us that the nature of truth is never abstract or subjective; It’s the only way to spiritual life. It guards us from lies, unites us in love, and gives us courage to follow Jesus no matter the cost. So this week, we’ll focus on the fight John highlights most urgently: Truth versus Lies.

Christian Science is a belief system that emphasizes spiritual reality, mental healing, and the example of Jesus as one who reached ultimate spiritual understanding and self-actualization. 

We're revisiting one of the episodes from our “Changing your world” series that first aired in 2023. Intern Canon Church gained some new insights as he listened to guest Francine Kiefer, who was a longtime journalist for The Christian Science Monitor. Her work as a journalist and her practice of Christian Science have helped her learn that there is a remedy for relationship conflict. What is it? Join Francine and host David Brown to find out.

Christian Science, Nation of Islam, Unity School of Christianity, Unification Church, Baha'i World Faith, Judaism

Feeling stuck? On this week's episode, Nicole Virgil shares insights from her time as a musician and tells how disciplined study of Christian Science has helped her find and experience freedom—and how you can, too.

Caroline Fraser (Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Caroline joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why Christian Science churches and parishioners are disappearing, consequences of healthcare ideologies and practices defined by religious exemption, and tracing her interest in writing about violence to growing up in the 70s. Caroline and Dax talk about why the Pacific Northwest is so associated with serial killers, women's relationships to and the ethics of true crime, and her argument that violent crime is a human health issue. Caroline explains Missing White Woman Syndrome, why mass murderers and serial killers might be following different kinks, and whether she feels more paranoid as a result of writing this book.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find out how Christian Science student and faculty groups have fostered healing and fellowship in a range of academic settings.

On this week's episode, Ivan Vashchenko shares how hiding in a bomb shelter in Ukraine started a journey of learning more about God and Christian Science. We also spoke with Norm Bleichman, who shared how he prayed when feeling terrified and uncertain during a Vietnam War deployment—and how he was protected.

From business franchising to the Hoover Dam, discover the spiritual foundations of the women responsible for designing them.

The Sunday service audio from June 29th, 2025

The reading of this week's lesson.

On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the doorbell unexpectedly rang. An armed man forced his way inside. At the same time, authorities in Washington, DC, were investigating a shocking bombing at the US Capitol. While no one had been killed, the blast had destroyed the reception room, and DC citizens were on edge. Nine years earlier, in 1906, Leone Krembs Muenter had fallen ill and died shortly after giving birth. Her husband, Harvard professor Erich Muenter, blamed his wife's Christian Science religious beliefs, which prohibited medical intervention, for the death, but an investigation suggested something more sinister: arsenic poisoning. As suspicions mounted, Muenter vanished. Joining me is Mary Noé, author of "The Man Who Shot J. P. Morgan: A Life of Arsenic, Anarchy, and Intrigue". She tells the remarkable tale of a deceptive Harvard professor who reemerges with a new name and family —and a dangerous loyalty to Germany during World War I. The author's website: https://manwhoshotmorgan.com/ The author's publisher page: https://www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2024/the-man-who-shot-j-p-morgan/ Hungry? Support the show here! Get started with Factor here to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box!: http://factormeals.com/notorious50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaye was nineteen years old when she was introduced to Christian Science. That was decades ago, and it changed her whole life. Listen in to find out how.

••• The Importance of Soul Winning, Segment-E. ••• Bible Study Verses: Luke 14:23, Proverbs 19:17, Luke 22:35, Proverbs 11:30, 1st Corinthians 9:24-27."We need a quickening of faith; faith in the power of the God of Pentecost to convict and convert three thousand in a day. Faith, not in a process of culture by which we hope to train children into a state of salvation, but faith in the mighty God who can quicken a dead soul into life in a moment; faith in moral and spiritual revolution rather than evolution", Pastor A.C. Dixon, 1854-1925 Amzi Clarence Dixon was a well-known pastor, Bible expositor and evangelist, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With R.A. Torrey he helped edit the influential journal The Fundamentals which helped give fundamentalist Christianity its name. He was also the brother of the more controversial minister and playwright Thomas Dixon. The consistent theme throughout Dixon's career was a staunch advocacy for Fundamentalist Christianity during that movement's developmental period. His preaching was often fiery and direct, confronting various forms of apostasy. He spoke against a wide range of things, from Roman Catholicism to Henry Ward Beecher's liberalism, Robert Ingersoll's agnosticism, Christian Science, Unitarianism and higher criticism of the Bible. † ••• “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16, KJV . ••• What are 3-reasons why so many Christians don't pursue lost souls? ••• What are 3-reasons that should motivate us to pursue lost souls? ••• What are 6-means to becoming an effective winner of lost souls? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more effective at personal evangelism through the power of Holy Spirit? PART-4a Study Questions: What were 3-reasons why St. Paul was so compelled to preach the gospel to the gentiles? ••• Who are the wicked in the world? ••• What happens to people who die in a wicked condition? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on June 28, 2025 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible. ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Photography, Warsaw, Poland, Tele:+48-572-319-055, mproductionart@gmail.com, https://www.instagram.com/tima_miroshnichenko/, vimeo.com/user89443702, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/principles-of-kingdom-advancement-part-4-segment-b . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/A.C.-Dixon-Quotes/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 . ••• FERP250607- Episode#384b GOT250607 Ep384b . ••• Principles of Kingdom Advancement, Part-4: The Importance of Soul Winning, Segment-B . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy intimate readings of poems in Christian Science literature, from Mary Baker Eddy's time to the present day.

From the time she was a child, our guest this week, Nicole Graham, was searching for something more. When she found Christian Science, she knew it was what she'd been looking for—but she had no idea just how much her life would change for the better.

Lucretia Brown was a member of the Christian Science religion and alleged that a man named Daniel Spofford had used his "mesmeric" mental powers to harm her, asking the court to prevent Spofford from exercising control over her through his mental ...

Having trouble forgiving someone? This week's guest, Nikki Paulk, shares how what she's learned in Christian Science helped her forgive someone who had stolen from her.

What if the key to understanding your purpose isn't found in the physical world—but in the unseen, spiritual realm that science is just beginning to explore?In this episode, I'm joined by Pete Dolan, a seasoned NCAA Division I coach and spiritual seeker based in California. He has been the head coach of the UC Santa Barbara men's and women's track and field and cross country programs for over two decades, leading numerous athletes to Big West titles and NCAA championship appearances. A former standout runner himself, Dolan brings passion and purpose not only to athletics but also to personal growth and consciousness exploration. Outside the track, he is a dedicated reader, meditator, and active member of a long-standing intention group influenced by the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza and Lynn McTaggart. Pete blends performance coaching with spiritual wisdom, always seeking deeper truths about love, unity, and what it means to live a meaningful life.Throughout this episode, Pete offers a thoughtful and introspective voice in this episode, sharing stories from his early spiritual experiences to his present-day practices of meditation, group intentions, and reading. He articulates the philosophies of Christian Science, discusses the metaphysical implications of matter, and reflects on the interconnectedness of spiritual traditions and modern science. Pete's calm, reflective tone underscores his belief in unity, love, and the idea that “anything is possible.” Through discussions on parenting, coaching, retreats, and personal growth, Pete emerges as a deeply caring individual who seeks to live an intentional, spiritually aligned life.Tune in to episode 56 of RADitude and get inspired by Pete Dolan's soulful journey through spirituality, personal growth, and the limitless possibilities that come with living an intentional, love-centered life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A spiritual childhood shaped by loss (3:30)Understanding Christian Science and its principles (4:59)Matter is nothing: The science of spirituality (6:54)Life journey vs. soul journey (10:10)Transformative power of Dr. Joe Dispenza retreats (13:13)Books that changed everything (16:37)The power of intention groups (24:02)Anything is possible: Lessons from the yogis (26:42)From Croatia to consciousness: What's next (34:03)Let's connect!WebsiteContact UsLinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're familiar with spiritual healing as taught in Christian Science, you probably know that quick healing is not only possible, but also that it happens frequently. But what can you do when a situation doesn't resolve so immediately? Today's guest, Eric Bashor, shares what he learned when the healing he was praying for felt like more of a journey.

The life of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, was groundbreaking in its own right. But what's also striking is how reading her writings and learning about her remarkable path can still help us break boundaries today. Our guest, Kim Crooks Korinek, shares how.