Podcasts about Spiritual practice

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy and Christine for Harness Your Morning, a live two-hour masterclass on March 4th. If you've ever felt behind before your feet even hit the floor, this practice may shift everything for you. You'll leave with a customized, sustainable blueprint to design a morning rhythm that fits your real life—one that supports your energy, your focus, and the direction you're heading. Register here.Space to Dream: Workshops Around the WorldA dreamy half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into your next yes. City dates & registration now open! Select your workshop here.In this episode, Wendy sits down with Christine Santos, podcast coach and creator of the Harness Your Morning program, to talk about the one practice that has single-handedly transformed both of their lives: a morning routine. They both wake up daily before the sun, and before you roll your eyes and say "next," they'll tell you why it's not about the time. It's about proving to yourself that you can do hard things.They explore:Why the morning practice isn't about productivity, it's about building self-trustHow to set boundaries when life interrupts your practiceWhy sleep comes first—this is not about burning the candle at both endsThis is a conversation about listening when the world is still quiet, writing down the downloads, and remembering that every morning is a vote for the woman you're becoming. What would it look like if you stopped waiting to feel like it and started showing up for yourself?Connect with Christine:Instagram @christinebsantosFacebookReferenced in this Episode:The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Michael Furie is an author and practitioner known for his work on witchcraft and modern Pagan spirituality. Furie writes extensively on practical magic, ritual structure, spellcraft, and the ethical foundations of earth-based spiritual traditions. His teachings emphasize disciplined practice, personal responsibility, and developing a balanced relationship with symbolic ritual, nature cycles, and intuitive awareness. Through books and instruction, he presents witchcraft not as superstition but as a structured spiritual path focused on self-development, intention, and mindful action.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Spiritual Practice of Hearing God's Word. This is a call to "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly," (Col. 3:16) John MacArthur offers four helpful ways for the Word of God to dwell in us richly: Hear It; Handle It Rightly, Hide It, Hold It Fast. This message will consider:  Reading God's Word (Hear It) Studying God's Word (Handle It Rightly) Meditating and Memorizing God's Word (Hide It) Living God's Word (Holding It Fast)

Susan Shumsky is a spiritual teacher, speaker, and author known for her work on meditation, prayer, and higher guidance. In Divine Revelations in the New Age, Dr. Shumsky explores the concept of direct spiritual communication—what she describes as receiving inner guidance, inspiration, and divine insight through disciplined spiritual practice. Drawing from decades of study in meditation traditions and metaphysical teachings, her work emphasizes personal transformation, ethical discernment, and developing a conscious relationship with the sacred through structured inner listening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

In episode 616, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) is joined by astrologer and scholar Kenneth Miller (he/him), MA, ACVA II, Jyotish Kovid. We discuss our thoughts about working with the tarot as a spiritual practice as we prepare for our upcoming course on this topic. Please enjoy this episode!

EVEN MORE about this episode!What if chronic illness, trauma, and burnout are your body's way of communicating—not failing?Join Julie Ryan and holistic physician Christian Gonzalez (Dr. G) as they explore nervous system regulation, trauma stored in the body, emotional roots of disease, and mind-body healing beyond conventional medicine. Inspired by the loss of his mother to cancer during his first year of medical school, Dr. G shares how his journey led him beyond conventional medicine to uncover the deeper drivers of chronic illness—emotional dysregulation, nervous system imbalance, trauma, and environmental toxins.This episode dives deep into the body's hidden language, with moving real-life stories that reveal how unresolved emotions are stored in the fascia and how releasing them can unlock profound healing. From an infertility case that resolved after a single trauma-release session to the heartbreaking intersection of mold exposure, stress, and cancer, Julie and Dr. G explore why shame may be the “second-to-last boss” in healing—and how ancient Chinese medicine aligns with modern clinical insight.You'll also walk away with grounded, practical tools for daily life, including Dr. G's personal rituals for nervous system regulation, myofascial release, grounding, and energetic protection. Together, they explore curiosity as a gateway from fear to empowerment, why “meditating into the body” matters, and how aligning with circadian rhythms can restore balance. The conversation closes with a soul-stirring reflection on why we incarnate at all—inviting you to step into your healing journey with awareness, courage, and joy.Guest Biography:Dr. Christian Gonzalez, widely known as Dr. G, is a holistic physician specializing in integrative healing, nervous system regulation, and the emotional and spiritual roots of chronic illness. Bridging modern science with ancient wisdom, his work focuses on trauma-informed care, oncology support, and mind-body healing, grounded in the belief that the body is not broken—it's communicating. Through his signature Emotional Liberation Method (ELM), Dr. G helps individuals release stored trauma, restore nervous system balance, reconnect with their intuition, and access the body's innate intelligence for deep, lasting transformation, empowering people to become active participants in their own healing journey.Episode Chapters:(0:02:00) - The Myth of Giving Away Your Power(0:04:00) - Miracles: The Infertility Story(0:09:00) - The Emotional Component Behind Every Illness(0:11:00) - Why Healthy People Get Cancer(0:14:00) - The Whiteboard Moment: Stress and Toxins(0:17:00) - Christine's Story: Mold and Emotional Trauma(0:22:00) - Feeling Safe in Your Body and Environment(0:25:00) - The Power of Intuition in Healing(0:31:00) - Moving Beyond the Victim Mentality(0:35:00) - The Nervous System as a Spiritual Practice(0:40:00) - Shame: The Second to Last Boss(0:44:00) - Rebuilding Trust with Your Body(0:47:00) - Dr. G's Morning Rituals and Energy Protection(0:53:00) - Circadian Rhythm and Grounding(0:55:00) - Why We Incarnate➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

Lent is a season of spiritual growth, lament, and sacrifice leading us toward resurrection.---Lent is coming up soon and who better to talk about the season of Lent and the spiritual practices of Lent than Sacred & Small and Michaele LaVigne? Michaele is a spiritual director and the Director of the Center for Spiritual Formation at Nazarene Theological Seminary.In this episode, Michaele joins the Jasons to talk about all aspects of Lent — both from the perspective of pastors of churches and spiritual formation.1. Means of Grace - as a spiritual director and pastor2. Seasons of lament3. The hope of resurrection4. How has Lent changed for you in this role?

This week, we share a "Space for God" devotional offered by Drew Masterson (Center for Christian Study) back in 2022. He guides us into a deep insight shared by many artists, neuroscientists, and the Apostle Paul: that the things we pay attention to profoundly shape our lives. I invite us to take a "Contemplative Audit" of our lives before concluding with a powerful musical and poetic reflection on the Christ Hymn in Colossians 1 by Alana Levandoski, featuring poetry by Malcolm Guite, Scott Cairns, Joel McKerrow, and Luci Shaw.View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer PracticesLearn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

We're turning principal into real-world impact with our 5-week series, Living Our Values, in which we're exploring how Unity Fort Worth's Core Values—Belonging, Integrity, Spiritual Practice, Loving, and Service—can move from ideas into lived experience.  For the fifth and final week in the series, we're diving into our value of Service. Service is more than action—it's the outward expression of a heart aligned with Spirit. Rev. Aliza invites you to explore how being in service—both within our community and beyond—transforms lives, deepens connection, and amplifies your own spiritual growth. Discover how acts of service, big and small, become gateways to love, presence, and the unfolding of your highest potential. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth

Maya talks with Dr. Anjali Alimchandani about growing up as a covert stutterer and why stuttering was the hardest identity for her to accept. Anjali shares how she first became aware of her stutter through bullying, the loneliness of having no language or community around it, and how early experiences with speech therapy reinforced shame rather than support.The conversation explores covert stuttering, passing, and the emotional and spiritual labor that often goes unseen. Maya and Anjali reflect on navigating stuttering alongside other identities, the pressure to accept oneself, and how healing often requires being witnessed in community. Together, they discuss belonging, enoughness, and the importance of creating spaces where people who stutter can show up as they are, without needing to perform fluency or prove their identity.LinksMaya's SubstackParticipate in this stuttering research survey and get a gift card!-----Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff, Josh Compton, Pablo Meza, Alexandra Mosby, Ingo Helbig, Jonathan Reiss, Jason Smith, Paige McGill, Wayne Engebretson, Swathy Manavalan, and Martha Horrocks.If you can become a monthly donor at $10 or more, we'll give you access to ad-free episodes and bonus Proud Stutter+ content as a token of our thanks! Make your tax deductible gift here. Proud Stutter is proudly fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media.Want to lean more about what Proud Stutter has to offer? Sign up here to stay in the loop and take advantage of our upcoming events, actions, and educational materials.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!EPISODE 70: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH FRANS STIENEFrans Stiene is based in Haarlem, Netherlands, he is one of the most renowned Reiki teachers in the world. His practical understanding of the Japanese influences on the system of Reiki has allowed students worldwide to connect deeply with this practice.Frans is the main teacher of the International House of Reiki which focuses solely on the system of Reiki as a spiritual healing practice. He is the author of critically acclaimed books The Inner Heart of Reiki—Rediscovering Your True Self, Reiki Insights, and The Way of Reiki—The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui. His books are in English, Dutch, German, French and hopefully soon more languages. Additionally, he co-authored The Reiki Sourcebook, The Japanese Art of Reiki, A-Z of Reiki Pocketbook, and Your Reiki Treatment.Since 2012 Frans has been training with Takeda Hakusai Ajari, a priest based in Japan, to deepen his understanding of the System of Reiki and other Japanese spiritual practices. Takeda Hakusai Ajarai himself is a student of the famous marathon monk Sakai Dai Ajari. Frans has also studied with Reverend Yamabushi Priest Kûban from France and many other teachers, he believes that learning and training never stops.Here is the link to his website: https://ihreiki.com/Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She's a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.Support the show

This talk explores listening as a radical act of compassion at moments of loss, when words often rush in to ease our own discomfort rather than meet another's pain. We examine how common responses to grief—reassurance, advice, spiritual framing, or positivity—can unintentionally distance us, and how the impulse to fix subtly reinforces separation. Drawing on mindfulness and embodied awareness, the talk invites a shift from doing something helpful to being with what is most tender and real.   You'll learn how to recognize the fixing reflex as it arises, listen from the body rather than the mind, and rest in not-knowing without withdrawing or collapsing. Through practical guidance and reflection, you'll discover how simple, grounded presence communicates safety, dignity, and care—offering a form of support that does not try to resolve grief, but allows it to unfold and be held with wisdom and compassion.

February is a month that has been established as Black History Month. Wouldn't it be great if we didn't need a month dedicated to persons and voices that have not otherwise been acknowledged for their incredible contributions to our shared history? Join host Blake Smith for this time of meditation meant to focus our attention on the forgotten and/or silenced voices that are equally important in the telling of our story. Pause for a few minutes to consider the choices each of us needs to make so that all voices are heard, and the richness of culture that surrounds us is allowed to thrive. Original post date: February 4, 2025Listen to more episodes in the Awaken to God's Presence series. Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

This talk invites us to grow “holy relationships” by living with integrity, honoring differences, and communicating with love—mirroring the ever-present, inclusive love of the Divine in our friendships and connections.Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist and composer Noah Franche-Nolan.Noah's latest album, Rose-Anna, is named after his Acadian great-grandmother, a church organist from Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Acadians are French-speaking people with deep roots in Canada's Maritime provinces. The Acadians were expelled from their land by the British in the late 1700s and many of them migrated south to Louisiana where they became known by their more famous name, the Cajuns. Noah's family connection runs deep through the record and he even plays organ on two tracks, honoring the woman who sparked his musical heritage.The album pairs him with bassist Jodi Proznick and drummer Nicholas Bracewell in a trio that displays deftness with groove-driven chops, tender hymns and free exploration. The music conjures thoughts of home, family, and what gets passed down through generations.Noah's also one half of Arid Landscapes, an ambient electroacoustic project with guitarist Dan Pitt, that takes a totally different approach—live looping, processing, and soundscapes that feel vast and open. My November 2024 talk with Dan for The Tonearm is linked in the show notes.Noah and I talk about both projects, his work as a church music director in Vancouver, and what it means to make music that honors the past while pushing into new territory.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Noah Franche-Nolan's album Rose-Anna)–Dig Deeper• Artist and Albums:Visit Noah Franche-Nolan at noahfranche-nolanmusic.com and follow him on InstagramPurchase Noah Franche-Nolan's Rose-Anna from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceNoah Franche-Nolan on All About JazzVancouver Guardian profile• Arid Landscapes (duo with Dan Pitt):Arid Landscapes released September 2025, available on BandcampDan Pitt — official siteDan Pitt on BandcampBetween the Lines of Dan Pitt's 'Horizontal Depths' (The Tonearm)• Collaborators and Ensembles:Jodi Proznick — bassist, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioNicholas Bracewell — drummer, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioRaagaverse — JUNO-nominated Indo-jazz fusion quartet led by Shruti RamaniShruti Ramani — vocalist and bandleader, RaagaverseJaya (Raagaverse debut album) on BandcampNick Fraser — Toronto drummer and University of Toronto faculty; Noah's former teacher• Recording Labels:Cellar Music Group — Vancouver label founded by Cory Weeds; 2023 Grammy Award winnerCory Weeds — Cellar Music Group founder and artistic directorFrankie's Jazz Club — Vancouver jazz venue run by Cory Weeds (Rose-Anna release show venue)• Film Scoring:Häxan (1922) — Swedish-Danish silent horror essay film directed by Benjamin ChristensenThe Cinematheque — Vancouver independent film institute that commissioned Noah's live score for Häxan• Educational Institutions:Vancouver Community College (VCC) — where Noah teaches jazz pianoVSO School of Music — Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's school; Noah teaches in Jazz and Classical Theory/CompositionUniversity of Toronto, Faculty of Music — where Noah and Dan Pitt studied jazz• Venues and Spaces:The Tranzac — Toronto's not-for-profit community arts venue; central to the city's improvised music sceneBrentwood Presbyterian Church — Burnaby; where Noah serves as coordinator of musicking and where Arid Landscapes was partly recorded–Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist and composer Noah Franche-Nolan.Noah's latest album, Rose-Anna, is named after his Acadian great-grandmother, a church organist from Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Acadians are French-speaking people with deep roots in Canada's Maritime provinces. The Acadians were expelled from their land by the British in the late 1700s and many of them migrated south to Louisiana where they became known by their more famous name, the Cajuns. Noah's family connection runs deep through the record and he even plays organ on two tracks, honoring the woman who sparked his musical heritage.The album pairs him with bassist Jodi Proznick and drummer Nicholas Bracewell in a trio that displays deftness with groove-driven chops, tender hymns and free exploration. The music conjures thoughts of home, family, and what gets passed down through generations.Noah's also one half of Arid Landscapes, an ambient electroacoustic project with guitarist Dan Pitt, that takes a totally different approach—live looping, processing, and soundscapes that feel vast and open. My November 2024 talk with Dan for The Tonearm is linked in the show notes.Noah and I talk about both projects, his work as a church music director in Vancouver, and what it means to make music that honors the past while pushing into new territory.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Noah Franche-Nolan's album Rose-Anna)–Dig Deeper• Artist and Albums:Visit Noah Franche-Nolan at noahfranche-nolanmusic.com and follow him on InstagramPurchase Noah Franche-Nolan's Rose-Anna from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceNoah Franche-Nolan on All About JazzVancouver Guardian profile• Arid Landscapes (duo with Dan Pitt):Arid Landscapes released September 2025, available on BandcampDan Pitt — official siteDan Pitt on BandcampBetween the Lines of Dan Pitt's 'Horizontal Depths' (The Tonearm)• Collaborators and Ensembles:Jodi Proznick — bassist, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioNicholas Bracewell — drummer, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioRaagaverse — JUNO-nominated Indo-jazz fusion quartet led by Shruti RamaniShruti Ramani — vocalist and bandleader, RaagaverseJaya (Raagaverse debut album) on BandcampNick Fraser — Toronto drummer and University of Toronto faculty; Noah's former teacher• Recording Labels:Cellar Music Group — Vancouver label founded by Cory Weeds; 2023 Grammy Award winnerCory Weeds — Cellar Music Group founder and artistic directorFrankie's Jazz Club — Vancouver jazz venue run by Cory Weeds (Rose-Anna release show venue)• Film Scoring:Häxan (1922) — Swedish-Danish silent horror essay film directed by Benjamin ChristensenThe Cinematheque — Vancouver independent film institute that commissioned Noah's live score for Häxan• Educational Institutions:Vancouver Community College (VCC) — where Noah teaches jazz pianoVSO School of Music — Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's school; Noah teaches in Jazz and Classical Theory/CompositionUniversity of Toronto, Faculty of Music — where Noah and Dan Pitt studied jazz• Venues and Spaces:The Tranzac — Toronto's not-for-profit community arts venue; central to the city's improvised music sceneBrentwood Presbyterian Church — Burnaby; where Noah serves as coordinator of musicking and where Arid Landscapes was partly recorded–Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turn principal into real-world impact with our 5-week series, Living Our Values, in which we're exploring how Unity Fort Worth's Core Values—Belonging, Integrity, Spiritual Practice, Loving, and Service—can move from ideas into lived experience.  For the fourth week in the series, we're taking a deeper look at our value of Loving. We talk a lot about unconditional love, but rarely practice it because what we think is “Love” is really fixing, managing, or control. Today, guided by Rev. Kelly Isola, we will look at unconditional love as a courageous spiritual practice—one that includes honesty, boundaries, and letting go of the need to change others. Join us for uplifting music, friendly fellowship, and a meaningful, actionable message you can take into your daily life to transform the world around you with truly unconditional love.

Father Nathan shares the spiritual practice arising from Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book One: Helping Stuck Souls Cross Over, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIKClick this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastlehttps://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate. My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do. Theme music: Derek Gust

Sunday, January 25, 2026 | The Four Agreements: Ancient Wisdom for Dreaming Today | Pastor Michelle preaches on the third agreement "Don't Make Assumptions" in a sermon based on John 5:1-9.

Sunday, January 18, 2026 | The Four Agreements: Ancient Wisdom for Dreaming Today | Guest preacher the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page, preaches on the second agreement "Don't Take Anything Personally" in a sermon based on Matthew 10:5-15.

Welcome to the Season 6 premiere of Chat Off The Mat! Host Rose Wiippich, Energy Alchemist and author of Empress Rising, kicks off 2026 with a transformative solo episode about claiming your throne—both the physical sacred space you create and the inner sanctuary you can access anytime.When was the last time you had a space that was truly, completely yours? A place where no one else's energy, needs, or expectations could reach you? In this episode, Rose explores the concept of "throne energy" and why creating a sacred space is essential for embodying your Empress energy and reclaiming your sovereignty.In This Episode You'll Discover:The two types of thrones: your physical sacred space and your inner sanctuaryWhy having a space that's completely yours is essential for wellbeingHow to identify and claim your throne space in your home (even if it's just a corner, shelf, or bathroom)Energy clearing practices using sage, Palo Santo, Reiki, or simple intentionThe sacred objects and elements that make your space uniquely yoursHow your physical throne becomes a bridge to accessing your inner guidanceWhy trusting your inner throne is more powerful than seeking external validationA practical sovereignty practice to connect with your inner throne dailyRose shares personal stories about learning to trust her intuitive guidance, from choosing office colors to making bigger life decisions. She offers a step-by-step challenge for claiming your throne this week, including space identification, energy clearing, and personalization with intention.This episode is perfect for women in midlife seeking to reclaim their power, establish healthy boundaries, and create sacred space for self-connection. Whether you're an empty nester, recently retired, or simply ready to prioritize your own needs, this conversation will inspire you to step fully into your sovereign energy.Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master, author & Modern Empress. Each episode explores energy, empowerment, and transformation for women ready to step into their sovereign power.CALLING ALL EMPRESSES! Ready to stop feeling invisible and start stepping into your power?

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | The Four Agreements: Ancient Wisdom for Dreaming Today | Pastor Michelle preaches an on the first agreement "Be Impeccable with Your Word" in a sermon based on Matthew 12:33-37.

In this episode I share how everyday rituals like baking sourdough (my newest obsession) can become powerful spiritual practices. From presence and mindfulness to sovereignty and creation, this episode is a reminder that spirituality does not have to be complicated to be transformative. In this episode: How sourdough became an unexpected spiritual practice The impact of slowing down and creating with your hands The spiritual symbolism of sourdough Creativity's connection to Source Mindfulness  in unexpected forms What I've learned from tending a sourdough starter Creating peace in your life by reclaiming your attention Why presence is one of the most powerful spiritual practices right now The amazing free app I've been using that's significantly cut down on my screentime The importance of unplugging from constant stimulation and news cycles Simple routines and sacred rituals The connection between creation, sovereignty, and manifestation A reminder that spirituality can be woven into daily life   Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram@oraclelightworker   I've re-opened my books for 1:1 Akashic Reiki Sessions - Book Here   Join The Lightworker Bridge Collective This membership is for Lightworkers and spiritual seekers who are looking for energetic support, guidance, and connection on the spiritual path. You can sign up today for a free 7 day trial HERE   Upcoming Trainings Gen Z Reiki This live one day training on January 25th, 2026 (with pre-recorded modules) is for young people who wish to support their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health with Reiki. You will become attuned to the powerful Holy Fire energy, and learn self-healing and energetic hygiene tools and techniques. This training is extremely supportive for empaths, sensitives, intuitives, and neurodivergent individuals. Use the code "GENZ2026" for 50% off for a limited time     Stay tuned - launching new dates for Holy Fire Reiki I/II, Master, Karuna, and ICRT Animal Reiki. FREE Energetic Clearing & Preparation Activation 1:1 Mentorship Akashic Healing Journeys  for a limited time FREE REPLAY: Empowered by the River of Peace Healing Experience    

Sunday, January 4, 2026 | The Four Agreements: Ancient Wisdom for Dreaming Today | Pastor Michelle preaches an intro sermon, entitled "You're the Star," focusing on the story of the Epiphany and giving the WHY behind our new years series based on the "The Four Agreements".

Send us a textIn this episode I share an edited version of a Zoom lecture I gave in the spring of 2025 called "Group as Spiritual Practice." A collection and synthesis of some of my favorite spiritual teachings, this lecture explores how interpersonal process groups are a way of "getting beyond conditioning," of learning how to be alive, of cultivating courage, of becoming more of oneself and accepting life on life's terms—all definitions of spirituality that I love (among others). The ideas of Anthony de Mello, Paul Tillich, Martin Buber, Howard Thurman, Shunryu Suzuki, and Edward Espe Brown will support my thesis that group's many invitations are guiding us into closer and closer contact with the truth of the present moment and how we are both a reflection and a integral part of that moment, of this eternal here and now.

reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 4, Desire — Food — Sex, pg. 80This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/the-sex-impulse-the-subconscient-and-the-spiritual-practice/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #yoga #integral yoga #Brahmacharya #celibacy #sex impulse #subconscient #spirituality

Every once in a while, we meet someone whose gifts are so pure, so loving, and so spot-on that you walk away feeling like your entire soul just got hugged and rewired. That's exactly what happened when both Robyn and Karen had sessions with Intuitive Channel and Spiritual Teacher Stephanie Banks.Stephanie connects with guides, souls, and higher wisdom in the most grounded, compassionate, and insightful way. The messages that flow through her are not only accurate — they're life changing.In this week's conversation, Stephanie helps us understand:What it really means to be an intuitive channelHow we can all access our own inner guidance and strengthen our intuitionThe truth about divine connection — and why it's not “out there,” but already within youWhat our souls most want us to know right nowStephanie also shares her deeply personal journey — one that began when her mother was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and ultimately led her to open to higher wisdom. What began as a heartache turned into a doorway for spiritual awakening and the discovery of her life's purpose.Her story is raw, beautiful, and a reminder that the divine truly lives within all of us.A FEW SOUL NOTES FROM THIS EPISODE“Channeling is connecting to divine energy and wisdom. We are all divine beings — it's not something outside of us.”“Intuition never lies. It's never off. We've just been trained to doubt it.”“When we cultivate that quiet, loving presence within, we strengthen our ability to hear our soul's wisdom.”ABOUT STEPHANIE BANKSStephanie Banks is a highly sought-after intuitive channel, mentor and guide who helps people connect on the soul level. She channels from the perspective of any soul currently on the planet, souls on the other side, purely non-physical beings such as spirit guides, as well as trees, animals, and Gaia.As a conscious channel, Stephanie is both the vessel to receive the messages as well as a guide to provide depth and context for the information coming through. She uses her keen sense of humor, love, and compassion to join her clients in their spiritual experience.Stephanie also mentors clients in discerning their own inner voice of wisdom, enhancing their confidence and self-trust, improving their relationships, clarifying their soul's purpose, and finding their laughter and joy.Visit soulinsight.com to learn more about working with Stephanie and her offerings.Follow her on Instagram @stephanieintuitivechannel Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

In this episode of What's My Thesis?, Javier Proenza speaks with Ever Velasquez, Director of Charlie James Gallery, about her path from collage and community organizing to gallery leadership, and the values guiding the gallery's long-term commitment to artists in Los Angeles. Velasquez discusses curatorial pacing, group exhibitions as frameworks for career development, and the labor behind gallery work, alongside reflections on collage as a lifelong practice and Afro-diasporic spiritual traditions as discipline rather than aesthetic. The conversation centers self-advocacy, boundaries, and responsibility as essential to sustaining artistic and curatorial practice.

Send us a textThis time in the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are joined by bestselling author and beloved witchcraft teacher Deborah Blake for a grounded, practical conversation on respectful, responsible deity work for witches and pagans.Together, they explore what changes when deity isn't “a box you visit,” but part of everyday life, and why cultural context matters when working with ancient pantheons in the modern world. Deborah shares how her upcoming book, Everyday Witch's Book of Deities (out in April and currently available for preorder), approaches deity work with both historical background and real-world practice. You'll also hear thoughtful discussion on syncretism (when gods and goddesses overlap across cultures), what “perfect love and perfect trust” can mean in lived experience, and how to start small if you think a deity may be reaching out, including the physical signs both hosts and Deborah notice in their own work.Find Deborah at deborahblakeauthor.comLoose-leaf Tea and Sacred Apothecary The Healing Our Feminine Wounding Immersive is a sacred retreat devoted to untangling inherited shame, silence, and survival patterns carried in the feminine body. Through ritual, reflection, and land based temple arts, we work gently and honestly with what has been passed down so that a truer, steadier way of being can emerge. The Rebel Mystic Witchcraft Skill Trees are a modular, intentional way to learn witchcraft without overwhelm. Each tree is a focused path of study, designed to give you clarity, confidence, and embodied understanding of a single magickal topic — while gently guiding you toward more profound mastery when you're ready.Learn more at LeandraWitchwood.com  Sacred Wild Wednesdays is a live weekly gathering with Elyse Welles featuring tarot readings for participants, magickal musings, and grounded spiritual teaching. Held in real time, this space offers guidance, perspective, and connection for those walking the Path of the Sacred Wild.Support the Podcast!

It's a Sunday Solo, and Jane Morgan is showing up with a snotty nose, a tender nervous system, and a question a lot of us are carrying right now: what is spiritual practice actually for when nothing feels okay? In this episode of Medium Curious, Jane talks honestly about living in a time when the news is relentless, your heart is tired, and the world feels like it's teetering. She shares the ways she's been “resourcing” herself — not to bypass what's happening, but to stay in her body, steady her nervous system, and find a real corner of calm in the chaos. You'll hear a simple grounding visualization you can do anywhere (even while driving), a sweet nervous-system reset (hand on heart + belly), an easy breath “hack” (longer exhales), and a practical reminder to build a list of your personal resources — from nature walks and music to trusted friends, art, pets, and you betcha… angels. Jane also shares a meaningful synchronicity around her birthday, a celestite crystal, a necklace with angel wings, and a reminder that when we find steadiness inside ourselves, it ripples outward. Because right now, being calm and centered isn't just self-care — it's service. Mentioned in this episode: Angel Speak: How to Talk with Your Angels by Barbara Mark & Trudy Griswold Medium Curious episode with Cheryl (Chuck) Rosenthal on the nervous system  A recent episode of Next Level Soul featuring Yogi Raj + a meditation on radiating peace  Medium Curious episode with Radleigh Valentine on Angels Keywords  spiritual practice when overwhelmed, spiritual practices during difficult times, grounding meditation, calming the nervous system, breathwork for anxiety, rest and digest, meditation for stress, nature as healing, community support, emotional resilience, angels and spiritual support, how to find peace when nothing is okay, mindfulness for hard times Takeaways Spiritual practice isn't “aspirational” right now — it's a respite. If your nervous system isn't calibrated, everything feels harder. Grounding (earth + divine connection) can bring you back to one. Hand on heart + hand on belly is a small gesture with big impact. Longer exhales (5 in / 7 out) can shift you out of fight-or-flight. Make a list of your personal “resources” so you can reach for them fast. Nature, music, art, pets, and trusted friends are real medicine. Calling in angels can be a practical support — and synchronicities happen. Calm isn't denial — it's a way to stay in your body and be of service. Your inner peace can ripple outward into your family and community. Sound bites “My spiritual practice has become one of the few safe places — a respite.” “If I haven't calibrated my nervous system, there's no hope for me.” “Back to one. What is your one?” “When we come back to rest and digest, we can actually serve.” “Nature is ridiculously magical — it's such a resource.” “Angels… babes. We can call them in.” Join us on Substack for The Afterlife—bonus clips after the “mic is off” (wink). Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Jane's Website: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah's Website: Sarah Rathke Podcast Instagram: @MediumCuriousPod YouTube: @mediumcurious

Join us for the second week in our 5-week Living Our Values series, which invites us to explore how Unity Fort Worth's Core Values—Belonging, Integrity, Spiritual Practice, Loving, and Service—can move from ideas into lived experience. Together, we'll turn principles into presence, connection, and real-world impact! This Sunday, Rev, Aliza join us in person to dive into our value of Belonging. Belonging is more than fitting in—it's the courage to show up fully and be seen. In this talk, Rev. Aliza in-person invites you to explore what it truly means to create and experience a space where connection, acceptance, and love flow naturally. We can't wait to spend Sunday with you, learning how belonging begins within, radiates outward, and becomes the soil for vibrant, heart-centered community! Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!EPISODE 69: SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE PART 3 - COMMUNITY AND JOYIn this  episode, we visit a few mre sacred temples on Japan's legendary 88-temple route: the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Guided by the spirit of Kōbō Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, pilgrims walk through misty mountains, quiet villages, and visit temples to cleanse and reconnect to their inner light. Here is a link to a pdf with the images of the temples.I am hoping to take you there and experience some of what I lived in my ten days visiting temples and attending rituals. Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She's a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.Support the show

It shouldn't be an original idea that eating is a spiritual act or that where our food comes from makes all the difference in our health because it does. Unfortunately, too few people believe food to be medicine for our bodies and souls although it is...You won't look at food the same way ever again after listening to Paul's conversation with sacred hunter Mansal Denton, the mastermind behind wild, animal-based food producer Real Provisions, this week on Spirit Gym.Check out Mansal on his Real Provisions website and at his Sacred Hunting website. Find him on social media via Instagram here and here. Read his essays on Substack.For Spirit Gym listeners: Spend more than $100 on Mansal's Real Provisions products and receive a free bag of Wild Axis Deer Venison Chips and free shipping at this link when you use the promo code CHEK at checkout.Timestamps6:51 Mansal's new spiritual tradition.14:11 Matthew 25:40.20:11 “What we do to nature, we do to ourselves.”33:17 Eating is a spiritual act.47:12 The most loving, intimate way to walk through this world.58:40 Spirituality: A progressive connection to a larger whole.1:09:42 “Food is the one thing that resonates with me.”1:15:40 The problematic history of axis deer (chital) in Hawaii that led to Real Provisions.1:21:38 The infestation of Asian carp in Illinois and American shad in Oregon and Washington.1:33:28 Do cows possess embodied wisdom?1:41:42 Food as medicine.1:51:54 Comparing the nutrients in muscle meats to organ meats.2:00:32 The weird dynamic that favors muscle meats over organ meats.2:12:06 Intuition or instinct?2:18:28 Preparation and ingredient/nutrient differences between Real Provisions jerky and popular store brands.2:26:08 How much is too much?ResourcesMaximus the ConfessorNutrition and Your Mind by George WatsonFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!EPISODE 68: SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE PART 2In this  episode, we visit 3 sacred temples on Japan's legendary 88-temple route: the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Guided by the spirit of Kōbō Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, pilgrims walk through misty mountains, quiet villages, and visit temples to cleanse and reconnect to their inner light. Here is a link to a slide show with the images of the temples.I am hoping to take you there and experience some of what I lived in my ten days visiting temples and attending rituals. Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She's a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.Support the show

Hello my beautiful friends, In today's episode, I'm sharing a very honest reflection on 2025 - a year that dismantled parts of my identity, challenged my relationship with intuition and spirituality, and forced me to reckon with self-trust, self-betrayal, and grief. This isn't an episode about blaming myself or anyone else, and it's not a redemption story. It's a conversation about capacity - about learning to respect the body, integrating science with spirituality, continuing to show up even while hurting, and finding steadiness after disillusionment. If you've ever felt like you lost your center of gravity, questioned your past decisions, or wondered how to keep going without bypassing your pain, this episode is for you. If you desire deeper support on these topics, please email me and I will get back to you within 2 business days. You can find my email below in the show notes

Reflections from The Risale-Nur  a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said NursiThe Letters - Twentieth Letter - First Station - The Eighth PhraseDownload the Apps for the Collection hereYou can also read along on my YOUTUBE channelFor an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih SayilganThe German version of this podcast is HEREMusic credits:  © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş

Join us as we kick off our 5-week Living Our Values series, which invites us to explore how Unity Fort Worth's Core Values—Belonging, Integrity, Spiritual Practice, Loving, and Service—can move from ideas into lived experience. Together, we'll turn principles into presence, connection, and real-world impact! In our opening week, we focus on Spiritual Practice. Spiritual practice isn't about doing more—it's about tuning in. Rev. Aliza joins us virtually to explore how simple, consistent practices—prayer, meditation, reflection, and playful awareness—can shift our consciousness, anchor our presence, and transform the ordinary into the sacred. Discover how aligning with Spirit daily turns life into a canvas for joy, insight, and miracles. Website: https://unityfortworth.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/unityfw YouTube: https://youtube.com/unityfortworth

"Yoga is about spirit." In this episode, I sit down with a true "teacher's teacher," Nicki Doane. Based in Maui at her Maya Yoga Studio, Nicki has been immersed in the sacred teachings of Yog since 1989. Having studied under legends like Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, she brings a rare depth of wisdom mixed with a lightheartedness that makes the profound feel accessible.We dive into her journey from the Grateful Dead scene to the feet of the masters in India, the birth of her unique approach (Maya Yoga), and why individualized practice is the key to a lifelong Sadhana.In this episode, we explore:➖ The Fusion of Lineages: How Nicki blends the discipline of Ashtanga with the precision of Iyengar.➖ Yoga as "Working-In": Moving beyond the physical to honor the spiritual essence of the practice.➖ The Power of Discipline: How boundaries in practice actually foster internal freedom.➖ The India Connection: Why visiting the roots of Yoga is essential for every earnest seeker.➖ Modern Yoga Challenges: Navigating the current landscape without losing the depth of the tradition.Find Nicki Here: Website & Retreats IG HERE @mayayogastudioI love, love, loved this conversation. It's so packed with wisdom. I know you'll love it just as much. Thanks for listening! In oneness, Bobbi

When sensual pleasures seem stronger than spiritual joy, how can we stay steady in spiritual practice by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality

Once again, host Robin Linkhart leads a meditation session encouraging listeners to connect with the divine amidst life's challenges. This session emphasizes the importance of noticing subtle signs of wisdom and meaning, as exemplified by the Magi's journey to find a sacred light in a humble setting. Here, you'll be invited to reflect on your own "star," the guiding force in your life, and to trust curiosity and movement rather than certainty.  Listen to more episodes in the Awaken to God's Presence series. Download the Transcript. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

In this solo episode, Lisa explores the spiritual and psychological practice of “following the call”—learning to live, decide, and heal without needing full certainty. She unpacks how fear-driven control blocks co-creation with life, the body, and spirit, and why true change begins with radical acceptance and self-compassion rather than force. Through tender and fierce self-compassion, embodied emotional processing, and humility about what we can and cannot control, Lisa shows how guidance reveals itself one step at a time. Drawing from personal transitions, nervous system wisdom, and lived spiritual trust, the episode invites listeners to practice surrender as an active, courageous relationship—one that builds safety, clarity, and faith by moving forward even when the path ahead isn't fully visible. Topics Include:Spiritual TrustConscious Co-CreationSelf-CompassionEmotional Integration[1:08] Lisa starts by thanking her listeners for their engagement, feedback, and for creating a sense of community around the podcast.[2:11] Lisa shares that understanding concepts like tender and fierce self-compassion requires acknowledging one's spiritual nature, as emotional healing is inherently a spiritual process. Lisa explains that she has been contemplating the idea of "following the call," which refers to heeding one's inner knowledge or intuition about necessary life changes. She discusses how receiving guidance forces a confrontation with one's relationship with uncertainty and control, which often stems from fear.[17:31] Lisa explains the universe typically provides the "next right step" rather than a complete plan, requiring a step of faith into the unknown. Lisa talks about how living in the illusion of total control prevents co-creation with the universe, as it requires accepting that one is not in full command. She discusses how the experience of feeling fear and acting anyway is a practical way to build faith and experience co-creation.[23:52] Lisa explains how the relationship with control and surrender in life is mirrored in one's relationship with their body and food and that true health requires surrendering the illusion of total control over the body. Lisa discusses that the relationship with one's body should be a partnership, not a system to be commanded and that healing begins when one stops treating the body as a problem to solve.[40:28] Lisa explores how expressing difficult feelings, such as through journaling, is a powerful tool to move emotional energy and gain clarity, often revealing that no action is needed. She explains that to achieve clarity, it's necessary to feel and release your emotions and sometimes this clarity reveals that a life change is necessary. She further explains that the concept of surrender can provoke fear and physical tension and the practice is to notice this, breathe, and associate surrender with safety.[1:02:48] Lisa wraps up this episode by discussing how these foundational concepts discussed (self-compassion, acceptance, and surrender) are necessary building blocks for the future discussion on intentional weight loss.*The views of podcast guests do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Lisa Schlosberg or Out of the Cave, LLC.LISA IS NOW ACCEPTING: One-on-One Clients!⁠Purchase the OOTC book of 50 Journal Prompts⁠⁠Leave Questions and Feedback for Lisa via OOTC Pod Feedback Form ⁠Email Lisa: ⁠lisa@lisaschlosberg.com⁠⁠Out of the Cave Merch⁠ - For 10% off use code SCHLOS10Lisa's Socials: Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Joel hosted a fun and freewheeling discussion, with a stand-out panel of readers, of our favorite books from 2025. They discuss many books that were published in 2025, but not exclusively new titles, covering a wide swath of genres from biblical studies to young adult literature to poetry. There's something in this discussion for everyone!Jessica Hooten Wilson is the Fletcher Jones Endowed Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University ('23). She co-hosts a podcast called The Scandal of Reading, and is the author of many books, including READING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD and THE SCANDAL OF HOLINESS.Nijay K. Gupta is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is the cohost of the Slow Theology podcast, and author of books including TELL HER STORY, STRANGE RELIGION, and many scriptural commentaries.Dorothy Littell Greco is a writer, speaker, and photographer. Her writing has been featured in many publications including Christianity Today, Missio Alliance, and The Common Good and her most recent book is FOR THE LOVE OF WOMEN.If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice by Jessica Hooten WilsonThe Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints by Jessica Hooten WilsonTell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught & Ministered in the Early Church by Nijay GuptaStrange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous & Compelling by Nijay GuptaSlow Theology: Eight Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World by Nijay Gupta & A.J. SwobodaFor the Love of Women: Uprooting and Healing Misogyny in America by Dorothy Littell GrecoThe Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward by Malcolm FoleyRedeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation by Ingrid Faro with Joyce Koo DalrympleThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliThe Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel NayeriHoles by Louis SacharDo Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World by Isaac SlaterWhere God Happens: Discovering Christ in One Another by Rowan WilliamsJesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel Within First-Century Judaism by Paul Sloan Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel MillerYou Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good & Beautiful by Karen Swallow PriorRomans: An Interpretation Bible Commentary by Susan Eastman1 Corinthians: A Theological, Pastoral & Missional Commentary by Michael GormanFor Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional by Hanna ReichlWhen Courage Calls: Josephine Butler and the Radical Pursuit of Justice for Women by Sarah C. WilliamsNervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church and Politics by Sara BillupsA Pilgrimage Into Letting Go: Helping Parents and Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable by Kara Root & Andrew RootSome of the Words are Theirs: The Art of Writing and Living a Sermon by Austic Carty

Happy New Year! To help you start your year well, we are sharing a “Space for God” offered by Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle's Executive Director) back in 2023. He guides us through a reflection drawn from the account of Jesus walking on the water in Matthew 14. He focuses on Jesus' words to his disciples, offering them as powerful prompts for us all as we step and pray our way into a new year.View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer PracticesLearn More About Spiritual Direction through CoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

How to start a spiritual practice can feel frustrating when your intentions keep collapsing the moment you try to commit to them. You sit down ready for clarity, but your body tightens, your mind spins, and suddenly you're questioning whether it's fear, intuition, or something deeper getting in the way.If your goals don't stick and you don't know why, this episode gently explores what alignment means spiritually and how spiritual intuition shows up in the body before the mind has words for it. What you notice may change how you approach intention-setting entirely.Listen to feel:Less tangled in pressure, self-doubt, and the urge to “get it right”More ease around the tension between intuition spiritual guidance and fear-driven thinkingClarity about what's actually been blocking your intentions — and how to follow through.✨ If you want support in recognizing what alignment means spiritually — not just conceptually, but in your real, lived experience — The Sacred Directions Archetypes help you see how intuition spiritual guidance naturally shows up for you, and why your intentions haven't been landing the way you hoped. They reveal the pattern your body already knows, so you can stop overriding it and start working with it.

In this epsiode, honoring World Labyrinth Day, we explore how walking a labyrinth can become a powerful energetic practice for global harmony, self-alignment, and communion with Earth. We explore a profound method of using the labyrinth as a portal to balance energy centers and amplify positive vibrations like gentleness, self-love, and peace, not by force or control, but through alignment and intentional witnessing.   What is a Labyrinth?

Art-Making as Spiritual Practice: Rituals of Embodied Understanding (Bloomsbury Academic Press, 2025), edited by Professor David Newheiser, is a new collection asks if it's possible to consider art-making as a spiritual practice independent of explicit religious belief or content. Where earlier research has focused on the religious significance of secular artworks, this innovative volume turns its attention to the role of the artist, and to specific examples of art practices, putting them into conversation with ritual practices. By creating a web of connections that emerge across multiple disciplines and practices, a team of scholars and artists shed new light on the way art-making and ritual embody non-discursive forms of understanding. Drawing on the work of scholars who argue that ritual practice is central to religious identities, they use close analysis of specific examples to address philosophical issues about the nature of knowledge and spirituality and the relationship between them. Art-Making as Spiritual Practice is a rich and in-depth examination of the possibility that art has spiritual meanings that are endemic to the practice of art-making itself, establishing a new paradigm that changes the conversation surrounding the spiritual, if not religious, significance of art. Professor David Newheiser is a returning champion on New Books in Secularism—he joined us in 2020 to talk about his book Hope in a Secular Age: Deconstruction, Negative Theology, and the Future of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2020) and in 2023 he told us about his edited collection, The Varieties of Atheism (University of Chicago Press, 2022). He is Associate Professor of Religion at Florida State University, with research that explores the role of religious traditions in debates over ethics, politics, and culture. He received a PhD in Religion from the University of Chicago and an MPhil in early Christian thought from Oxford. He is also co-editor of the Journal for the Academic Study of Religion. Art-Making as Spiritual Practice: Rituals of Embodied Understanding is an open source publication, available free from Bloomsbury Academic Press, here. … Carrie Lynn Evans is a PhD candidate at Université Laval in Quebec City. carrie-lynn.evans@lit.ulaval.ca @carrielynnland.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

HT2478 - Photography As a Spiritual Practice Photography and spiritual practices would seem to be worlds apart. I'm not so sure about that. Do we need to know the photographer's foundation in order to appreciate their work? Are we aware that our appreciation of artwork is a function of our spiritual foundations? This RSS feed includes only the most recent seven Here's a Thought episodes. All of them — over 2400 and counting! — are available to members of LensWork Online. Try a 30-day membership for only $10 and discover the literally terabytes of content about photography and the creative process. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

Welcome to Episode 134 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Rachel Marie Kang. Rachel is a New York native, born and raised just outside New York City. A writer and poet, Rachel writes in poignant prose on themes of culture, art, faith, and loss. Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Hallmark. Rachel is author of Let There Be Art and The Matter of Little Losses. She lives in the New York metro with her husband and two sons.Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Rachel's (in)courage article, "The Spiritual Practice of Pondering"Let There Be ArtThe Matter of Little LossesYou can connect with Rachel via:Her Website: https://www.rachelmariekang.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmariekangFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelmariekangAs always, you can connect with me via:My website: ⁠⁠andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms*⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

Eckhart talks about the importance of using our daily lives as spiritual practice which he calls presence power. Throughout the day, when we're not challenged by difficult people or circumstances, we should invite presence into our lives. Like a muscle that gets stronger with use, it will become part of our daily routine. Then when challenges arise, we don't fall into unconsciousness, we draw on our reserves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.