Podcasts about Spiritual practice

I share why I'm pausing this podcast at Episode 78 and shifting my focus toward women's healthcare and midwifery. Then I close our Embodiment series by making “spiritual” practical: intuition in plain language, movement that feels safe, tiny rituals that actually fit real life, and a gentle seven-day plan to try right away.What I coverWhy I'm pressing pause and where you'll still find me (Britta Jo's Stay or Go community and her Substack; occasional guest spots)What “spiritual” means to me (no dogma, high honesty, body-based presence, and wonder)The difference between spirituality and religion (authority, beliefs, practices, belonging)Four doorways into daily embodied spirituality:Intuition & “going into myself”Movement & breath (three-song practice)Creativity & voice (micro-writing / voice notes)Nature & awe (awe walks and everyday noticing)Nervous-system first: green/yellow/red as a guide for any practiceThe RITUAL framework (Rooted in safety • Intention • Tiny • Unique cue • Accountability • Loop it)Obstacles & repairs: loneliness, the inner critic, religious trauma—how I respond without abandoning myselfWhat success actually looks like: softer shoulders, steadier breath, a faster return to “I'm okay,” clearer yes/noSeven-Day Micro-Plan (recap)Day 1 – Intuition Minute: two physiological sighs + one honest line (“What do I know right now?”)Day 2 – Movement Trio: Arrive → Loosen → Integrate (or one song if that's all you've got)Day 3 – Awe Walk: notice one pattern, one color, one texture; end with one “thank you”Day 4 – Voice Note (5 min): what hurts / what feels good / where is my hopeDay 5 – Tiny Altar: one comforting object placed with intentionDay 6 – Co-Regulate: time with a safe person/pet; notice before/afterDay 7 – Gain Review: what shifted 1% and what I want more of next weekMentions & referencesInvisible Labor by Rachel Sommerstein (C-sections and the stories around them)Elizabeth Gilbert's weekly “Letters From Love” essaysStay or Go Community with Britta Jo and her SubstackA gentle ask If this series helped you, share this episode with a friend who's rebuilding after divorce.PostDivorceGlowUp.comEmail: quinn@postdivorceglowup.com

Episode 101 The Power of Practice | Ep. 4 in the Power of Positivity Series. This episode explores the power of practice—how small, consistent actions can rewire the brain, align the energy body, and turn positivity into an embodied state of being. Blending neuroscience and spiritual wisdom to show how daily devotion, mindfulness, and embodiment transform healing from theory into lived experience.Key TopicsNeuroplasticity and how habits rewire the brainThe role of repetition and identity in creating lasting changeEmbodiment across physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual layersMorning and evening practices for maintaining positivityDevotion as a path to natural joy and alignment Learn more about retreats, courses, workshops, 1:1 sessions and sign up for my e-newsletter on www.consciousness-medicine.comCheck out the blog associated with this podcast too!If you'd like to donate to this podcast, your gift will be directly applied to production costs! Stay Connected on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreforConsciousnessMedicineInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswisdomwithjulieLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-williams-cxmed Production assistance from Podlad.com | Art image by Joma Sipe

What if your deepest pain could guide you to your purpose & surrendering to life could take you farther than forcing ever could? In this heart-opening episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with Devi Brown – a healer, creative advisor, author, and one of the most sought-after wellness educators in the country – to explore what it really means to live your wisdom. Devi shares her powerful journey from public success to inner freedom, and how grief, loss, and surrender became doorways to trust, embodiment, and joy. Together, we talk about the evolution from self-awareness into embodiment, finding safety in spirituality after trauma, and practicing joy even in darkness. If you've ever felt like you're waiting to be fully healed before living – this conversation will change that. We'll dive into: 01:05 – Intro 02:10 – Trust After Heartbreak, Trauma, Betrayal 04:15 – Surrender as a Spiritual Practice 06:05 – Trusting Life's Patterns 07:25 – Self-Trust & Divine Trust 09:05 – Patience + Timing 10:35 – Building Self-Trust 12:05 – Synchronicities & Guidance 14:05 – The Challenge & Wisdom of Isolation 15:50 – Darkness as a Teacher 18:05 – Living Your Wisdom 20:25 – Practicing Joy 23:05 – Authenticity + Emotional Freedom 25:00 – From Isolation to Community 28:55 – Embodying Healing 30:05 – Somatic Practices for Integration 32:05 – Coming Home to the Body 34:05 – Healing Through Connection 36:10 – Finding Purpose After Success 38:10 – Redefining Success 40:30 – Trusting Your Path 43:20 – Awakening to True Purpose 46:00 – The Kendrick Lamar Story 48:20 – Following the Inner Call 49:10 – Knowing Yourself + The Courage to Change 50:45 – Practicing in Community 51:50 – When Relationships Expire 54:00 – The Evolution of Friendship 55:30 – Honest Communication & Boundaries 56:30 – Meditation as Master Healer 58:30 – Trauma-Informed Meditation 1:00:50 – Guided Meditations & Safety 1:03:20 – Emotional Release in Practice 1:04:40 – Advanced Meditation + Higher Consciousness 1:06:40 – Living Your Wisdom Every Day 1:10:30 – Closing & Gratitude Have you listened to our latest episode with Dr. Martha Beck? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-martha-beck-the-psychic-experience-that-changed/id1705626495?i=1000735210163     ====  

In this episode, Guy interviewed Jan Philips, an accomplished author and spiritual guide, about the evolution of spiritual understanding and personal responsibility. The conversation delved into the shift from external religious authorities to recognizing our own creative power and responsibility. Jan shared personal anecdotes, including her journey from feeling marginalized to finding spiritual fulfillment. The discussion explored the importance of a consistent spiritual practice, the role of imagination in creativity, and how personal experiences shape our perspectives. Jan emphasized the need to connect with the 'invisible forces' through solitude and silence, and to act on what breaks our hearts in order to make a meaningful impact in the world. About Jan: Jan Phillips is a thought leader, award-winning author and dynamic speaker. She is co-founder and executive director of the Livingkindness Foundation.  Jan has worked in 23 countries presenting keynotes, workshops, and retreats. She creates a unique multi-sensory experience, weaving humor, storytelling, video and music to inspire and ignite insights for life-changing action. Jan shows people how to access their wisdom, activate their creative energy and communicate with passion and power.  Her own quest has led her into and out of a religious community, across the U.S. on a Honda motorcycle, and around the world on a one-woman peace pilgrimage. Blending east and west, art and activism, reflection and ritual, Jan's presentations are transformative, uplifting and soul-stirring. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Mystic REVEALS the New Spiritual Awakening Beyond Religion! (01:22) - Welcoming the Guest: Jan's Journey (02:07) - Exploring Spirituality and Creative Responsibility (07:34) - The Importance of Daily Spiritual Practice (10:44) - Jan's Personal Struggles and Triumphs (13:47) - The Power of Nature and Human Connection (22:47) - Lessons from Arthur: Breaking Down Barriers (32:11) - The Role of Spiritual Practice in Modern Life (46:08) - Jan's Latest Book and Final Thoughts How to Contact Jan Phillips:janphillips.com   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''

The Rob Skinner Podcast: The Unmatched Work Ethic of Michael Jordan Keywords: Michael Jordan, work ethic, basketball, practice, excellence, team spirit, devotion, faith Episode Summary In this episode, Rob explores the legendary work ethic of Michael Jordan — a man whose devotion to practice and team success defined his greatness. Discover how Jordan's relentless drive, even in the face of injury, reveals powerful lessons about discipline, excellence, and spiritual growth. Rob connects Jordan's example on the court to how we can live lives of faith, focus, and devotion off the court. Key Takeaways Michael Jordan's practice habits were legendary. He prioritized practice over games and improvement over recognition. Jordan's devotion to his team was unmatched — even practicing when injured. Excellence in basketball, as in life, stems from daily dedication. Team success, not personal glory, was always his focus. His work ethic inspired everyone around him. Greatness is forged in practice, not performance. The same principles of devotion apply to our faith and walk with God. Memorable Quotes "MJ would practice like it was his last day." "Practice is more important than the games." "I'll practice when I'm hurt." Episode Chapters 00:00 – Rediscovering Devotion to Spiritual Practice 00:37 – Devotion: The Key to Spiritual Growth Support the Show If this episode inspires you, visit RobSkinner.com to learn more about Rob's mission to multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on November 2, 2025, at the Ramakrishovember na Vedanta Society, Boston, MA

Join Robin Linkhart for a guided meditation on gratitude and renewal. In this episode, we embrace the quiet of November as nature prepares for winter's rest. The practice invites you to reflect on the harvest's abundance and the blessings—large and small—of your year. It's a call to connect with the divine, community, and the sustaining rhythm of life. Take a deep breath and allow your spirit to find calm in the storm of life.  Listen to other episodes in the Awaken to God's Presence Series. Download 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.

On the first Sunday of the past five months, we have shared a series of talks Rev. Bill Haley offered Christ Church Austin during a retreat they hosted entitled “Spiritual Formation for Kingdom Action.” Taken together, these talks offer a powerful invitation into an integrated and transformed Christian life.In this final talk, Bill reflects on the biggest takeaways from the retreat and offers a powerful reflection on how our ordinary lives are meant to be consecrated like the bread broken and the wine poured out.Explore Previous Keynotes:I. Contemplatives in the Heart of the WorldII. The Kingdom of God & ShalomIII. Formation Towards Spiritual MaturityIV. Creating Space for Godinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

This episode originally aired as Episode 169 on March 7, 2025, and became one of your favourites of the year. We're bringing it back because this conversation on letting go and making aligned decisions really resonated. If you missed it the first time or want to revisit, here we go… Loves, I'm attempting to be useful in two ways today. BONUS. 1) Let's talk about decision making, how to know when it's right or wrong. 2) And how the ego loves to look good. And thus! how letting go of status concepts can be radically liberating and HEALING. I once traded a status symbol (sexy Audi, FAST) for a soul symbol (pre-owned VW, FREE). Turns out, less status = more me. More LIFE. In this episode: How the ego masks self-worth struggles with status symbols The surprising freedom in less (and why "downgrade to upgrade" is real) The three red flags that signal a misaligned decision A spiritual approach to right-sizing your life—beyond logic, beyond labels MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow + subscribe to With Love, Danielle on Substack for weekly podcasts, essays + more (formerly known as The Sacred)

reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 2, Faith — Aspiration — Surrender, pp. 28-29This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/personal-effort-needed-in-spiritual-practice-and-the-action-of-the-divine-force/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 #The Mother #Sadhana #Sadhaka #Divine Force #spiritual growth #consciousness

Conflict is inevitable - but how you handle it can transform your marriage. In this episode we discover a powerful spiritual rhythm for communication: Check your spirit, Choose your source, and Communicate with love. You will gain practical tools to stop conflict before it spirals - pause before exploding, avoid threats or bringing up the past, and always end with prayer and blessing. Learn key repair phrases like "We are on the same team" and "I am sorry, please forgive me" that rebuild trust and closeness. Before techniques, take a breather. Before tactics, guard your spirit. When your words flow from the Holy Spirit, your marriage becomes a reflection of God's covenant love.

"Instead of retreating to our minds and rehearsing our fears, schedules, needs, dreams, and intentions, we can turn our thoughts to the Lord our God, our strength, our refuge, our ever-present help. Instead of being overwhelmed with anxiety, we can be overcome with astonishment of God's beauty, goodness, wonder, and light."Leave a comment for Rachel: https://incourage.me/?p=254997--The clock is counting down on DaySpring's October Markdowns! Through the end of the month, save up to 50% on inspirational cards and gift bags that will uplift and encourage anyone's heart. Each card in the curated collection is a perfect way to let someone know they're on your mind, and the gift bags are a beautiful way to elevate a gift for any occasion. Don't delay, these deals will disappear when October ends! Shop at DaySpring.com today.The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

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!Here is the link to the Reiki Rays Global Summit: https://summit.reikirays.com/summit2025.php?aff=118509_unj5jicwAnd here is the link for the Reiki 1 class in December: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reiki-1-certification-tickets-1486751747499?aff=oddtdtcreator 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

Rev. Carrie Holley-Hurt's service delivered on October 26, 2025. Play is the most natural state for children, but it somehow disappears from our lives along the way. But it doesn't have to be this way! Rev. Carrie explores the power of play.

Consistency is devotion in action. In this episode, we reflect on what it means to create a spiritual practice that supports your energy, your truth, and your soul's expansion. Not perfection—presence. Let's explore the rituals that nourish your path.#SpiritualDiscipline #DailyPractice #SoulDevotion #SpiritualRoutine #SoulfulPathways

https://youtu.be/O0ueKBdG0QE Welcome back to Superhumanize, 
the space where we remember the sacred intelligence of being human. Where science meets soul, where consciousness meets curiosity, 
and where we play at the edge of possibility. Today's guest is a man who dances in paradox, a bridge between the form and the formless.
 He has woven beats into ceremonial ecstasy, and guided rooms of souls back into the wild magic of play. Joshua Draper is a multi-dimensional artist, producer, improv alchemist, and musical shapeshifter.
 But more than that, he is a frequency holder for the sacred yes,
that living impulse in us that says:
“I will risk being seen. I will play. I will trust the unknown.” In a world that teaches us to compete, to compare, to perform, Joshua invites us into a different game, one where everyone wins.
 One where laughter is a medicine,
 intuition is a compass, 
and surrender is not defeat,
 but a doorway. So today, we drop the script.
 We follow the thread.
 We grow through play. Episode Highlights 03:00 – Joshua shares his background in improvisation, from studying at Chicago's Second City and Improv Olympic to seeing life itself as one great improv scene.05:00 – The deeper lessons of improv: fearlessness, cooperation, trust, and group listening. How improvisation re-patterns the nervous system toward openness and receptivity.07:15 – Improv as “auric yoga”: training the mind and body to say yes to life instead of contracting in fear or resistance.10:00 – How Joshua structures his workshops: creating safe pods, starting with eye contact and energetic presence before moving into simple, playful exercises.12:00 – The “Five Things” exercise and how saying “Yes!” to each other builds trust, dopamine, and communal flow.13:15 – Presence, sensing, and the power of eye gazing as a form of deep human connection.15:00 – Listening versus sensing: how to perceive what's beneath the words, tuning into gesture, posture, and subtext.16:30 – Intuition and embodiment: Joshua describes the connection between gut and face—the physical pathway of intuition and expression.19:00 – Collaborative play versus competition. How true play is cooperative, not about winning or losing, and how honesty fuels comedy.21:00 – The “healing trap” of constant self-work and how play offers an equally potent path to personal growth and neural rewiring.23:00 – The mythic roots of play: how all ritual and culture began with improvisation, even the naming of the stars.25:30 – A profound healing story: a woman reconnects with her deceased son through an improv exercise.29:00 – Being comfortable with the unknown—why mystery is essential to play,...

Can We Move From Fear to a Holy Indifference That Teaches Peace and Presence? Seattle-based writer Sara Billups joins host Curtis Chang to explore how faith, mental health, and spiritual practices can help calm anxiety in our bodies, families, churches, and politics. Drawing from her book Nervous Systems (available November 4, 2025), Sara shares practical ways to find peace, emotional balance, and spiritual resilience amid today's chaos. Together, Curtis and Sara discuss how understanding our stories and grounding in faith can help us live with calm and clarity in an anxious culture.   (02:23) - Navigating Anxiety in Uncertain Times (04:35) - Understanding Anxiety Across Generations (18:58) - Navigating Anxiety With Holy Indifference (26:00) - Anxiety in Churches, Politics, and Systems (28:15) - Churches Cultivating Non-Anxious Presence (33:43) - Finding a Spiritual Home in Crisis (41:20) - Sara's Message a Generation of Anxious Young Adults   Join The After Party   Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Donate to Redeeming Babel   Mentioned in this episode: Sara Billups' Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church, and Politics What is Epigenetics? (Cleveland Clinic) Curt Thompson discusses generational trauma and epigenetics (episode of Curt's podcast) Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises  St. Teresa of Lisieux's Divine Office The story behind the hymn It Is Well With My Soul Frederick Buechner describes his daughter's anorexia and praying Psalm 131 (video) Frederick Buechner's Telling Secrets Matthew 26:36-46 (ESV) Jesus prays in Gethsemane Edwin Friedman's A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix Edwin Friedman's Six Measures of Effective Leadership (Jack Shitima's Non-Anxious Leader blog) Mark Sayers's A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders The ignatian concept of Indifference Thomas McKenzie's The Anglican Way: A Guidebook Tim Keller's The Church in the City (Series of audio messages) Christianity Today's The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill (podcast) 22 Explore Grace Church Seattle Good Faith episode featuring Paco Amador of Little Village in Chicago   More from Sara Billups: Sara Billups' Orphaned Believers: How a Generation of Christian Exiles Can Find the Way Home Sara Billups' Bitter Scroll (substack) Sara Billups' That's the Spirit podcast (with Morgan Page)   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter  

Today Katie welcomes back the incredible Brett Larkin - author, teacher, and one of the most influential modern voices in yoga - for a heartfelt conversation about Ishvara Pranidhana, the art of surrender and devotion to a higher power. Together, they explore what letting go truly means and share practices that you can use to release control and connect more deeply to spirit. This episode is a reminder that enlightenment isn't about detachment; it's about expanding our capacity to feel, trust and love fully! Tune in for soulful insights and an invitation to surrender into the magic of life. Craving a deeper connection to your feminine energy and spirit? Enrollment for our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open and Early Bird tuition pricing ends on October 31st! Click here to learn more and enroll! In this episode about letting go and surrender, you'll hear: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ What does surrendering to a higher power actually look like? ~ The concept of Ishvara Pranidhana ~ Why Katie loves using the word God ~ How to relinquish control more in your daily life ~ What's the difference between meditation and prayer? ~ Powerful lessons from Brett's recent somatic trauma trainings ~ Common misunderstandings about yoga and enlightenment ~ Your golden shadow ~ A meditation practice to aid you in letting go ~ Katie's recent, powerful insights into the chakra system ~ Brett and Katie walk you through their current favorite energy work practices ~ What to do when someone is annoying you! Connect with Brett Larkin and The Shakti School: ~ Click here to book a free call to learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Learn more about Brett Larkin's Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training and Somatic Yoga Teacher Training on her website! ~ Read Brett's new book Healing With Somatic Yoga ~ Connect with Brett Larkin on her YouTube and Instagram ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-228-letting-go-and-divine-surrender-with-brett-larkin/

Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual response to college student Lupe, Angel Shelley, and Jane Stanford. This story is in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bIai64v*Warning: this episode discusses suicide.Click 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 600 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

On this podcast I seek to redefine beauty as “the life of God at work in us and all around us.” In today's episode, Courtney Ellis helps us experience the life of God at work in nature, specifically among birds. Courtney Ellis is an author, speaker, pastor, and host of The Thing with Feathers Podcast. She holds a master's degree in English literature from Loyola University, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and alongside her husband, she pastors Presbyterian Church of the Master in Orange County, California.In my time with Courtney, we discuss her latest book, Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief. Courtney shares how birding can be a gateway to a deepening awareness of beauty in the world, how it can lead us to hope, and why she sees birding as a spiritual practice. In short, Courtney helps us see that birds remind us that God is at work all around us and that He is with us; all we have to do is look up.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

The Spiritual Practice That Literally Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers   The Spiritual Practice That Saved My Life with Regan Caruthers   What if the path to real success wasn't money, titles, or material possessions—but the ability to connect with your heart, shift your energy, and live in coherence?   In this episode of Richer Soul, Regan Caruthers shares her remarkable journey from Silicon Valley executive to yoga teacher and spiritual guide—and how a daily practice of devotion and gratitude literally saved her life.   Key Lessons:  Money Doesn't Equal Meaning. Growing up between a wealthy but absent father and a struggling mother, Regan saw firsthand that money doesn't guarantee happiness. We Are Programmed—But We Can Reprogram. From education to cultural conditioning, much of what we believe isn't ours. Regan challenges us to reclaim sovereignty. HeartMath Made Simple. Regan explains coherence: 5/5 breath through the heart while recalling gratitude. This physiological shift unlocks higher reasoning and emotional balance. Listening to the Inner Voice. A trusted inner voice told Regan to return to St. Louis—leading her to the hospital that saved her life. Discipline and Devotion Over Distraction. Phones, screens, and noise steal our attention. Regan reminds us that devotion requires time reclaimed for silence, meditation, and love. Gratitude Shifts Energy. Listing what you're grateful for isn't enough—you must feel it. Embodied gratitude changes your frequency. Eternal Perspective Reframes Fear. Recognizing our divine and eternal nature removes the grip of fear and redefines how we live.   Money Learning: Regan Caruthers shares how growing up between extremes of wealth and scarcity taught her that money doesn't guarantee happiness—and that true success comes from coherence, gratitude, and devotion. A former Silicon Valley executive turned spiritual teacher, Regan explains how practices like HeartMath, meditation, and embodied gratitude rewire our inner operating system, helping us move beyond programming, distraction, and fear. Her story—including how listening to an inner voice literally saved her life—reminds us that while money provides security, it is meaning, discipline, and divine connection that create true wealth.   Key Takeaway: Success without coherence is empty. True wealth comes from disciplined devotion, daily gratitude, and listening to the inner voice that knows the way.   Guest Bio: Regan Caruthers began her path with meditation and Tai Chi at the age of three, but rejected her early training in pursuit of worldly success. She rose quickly as a Silicon Valley corporate executive in educational software, but achievements couldn't heal the brokenness within. Returning to her spiritual roots, she dedicated her life to teaching discipline, devotion, and conscious connection. Today she is the founder of Aset Yoga Center in Missouri, offering one-on-one coaching, yoga classes, and her Ready to Awaken courses.   Links: Website: https://regancaruthers.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regan.caruthers  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regancaruthers/   Are you ready to align your money with meaning and create coherence in your life and business? Book a Profit & Purpose Clarity Call with Rocky to discover the next steps toward both inner peace and financial freedom.   #RicherSoul #SpiritualPractice #HeartMath #TraumaHealing #InnerWealth #Meditation #DivineConnection #GratitudePractice #Purpose #Coherence   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well-being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening!   Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/   Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes   If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul   https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com   Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast   Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Laura Murray Laura Murray joins Kay Daigle to discuss her book Becoming a Person of Welcome: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality. She increases our understanding of what hospitality is, suggesting that it is more about relationships than spaces. Perhaps you've never felt comfortable with hosting others in your home. You may not have a space that's conducive to what you've considered hospitality. Laura's wise counsel and suggestions based on her own experiences will open your mind to new ways to practice Christian hospitality. Recommended resources laurabmurray.com provides a list Laura's digital silent retreats For the church: Becoming Communities of Belonging  BOW's resources for You, As a Leader BOW's resources for Godly Living This episode is available on video as well. Timestamps: 00:21 Introductions 02:37 Why did you write about hospitality? 06:35 How do our thoughts of hospitality differ from the Scriptures? 10:10 Biblical hospitality takes the pressure off. 14:07 Is scriptural hospitality for everyone or only those with the gift of hospitality? 16:17 A word to those in ministry leadership 21:18 Spiritual practices for leaders 25:54 The book is a guidebook for spiritual practices & encouragement to persevere. 32:07 Spiritual practices in community & Laura's silent retreats 37:29 Recommended resources TranscriptKay >> Welcome to the Beyond Ordinary Women Podcast. I'm Kay Daigle. I'm your host today. And today we are talking with our guest, Laura Murray. Welcome, Laura. Laura >> Thanks for having me. Kay >> Oh, we're so excited that you're here. Laura is a pastor. She is an author. She's a spiritual director. She is the Director of Spiritual Engagement and Innovation at Fuller Seminary's Center for Spiritual Formation. That's kind of a long title. Laura >> It is long. Kay >> She is a retreat creator. And we'll mention that at the end as well, that she just has been doing many things. She has a lot of experience in the church and as a spiritual director. And so we're just delighted that you were able to be with us. You can find out more about Laura on our website. If you just go to the top menu and go to About Us and look at the Video/Podcast Contributors, and we will have more information about Laura and how you can get in touch with her. So we are talking today from your book Becoming a Person of Welcome: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality. And I have to say that I was just really interested in that title when I saw it online somewhere that your book was going to be coming out and the spiritual practice of hospitality just really intrigued me as I read about that. And so tell us a little bit about it. We're not talking about just hospitality where are you having people over to your house, Laura >> Right. Kay >> This encompasses way beyond that, and I'm sure you picked that up as we go through. We're not going to tell you how to set your table. We're not going to tell you how to manage your menu or anything like that. We're going to talk about spiritual hospitality. So, Laura, just tell us where this idea of writing about hospitality begin. Laura >> Yeah, thanks for that question. And I was talking to somebody about this the other day, said, why did you decide to write on hospitality? And I thought, I think it found me. I didn't go searching for it. It found me. I was in the middle of my doctoral studies and the pandemic hit and shelter in place hit. And I didn't necessarily have a context for my studies. When you're doing a doctoral study, you have to have a context. And I had just stepped away from a role of pastoral ministry in a church and I found myself really struggling in my relationship with God because those anchors weren't there anymore. Like the anchors of worship or the anchors of gathering together, those things weren't there anymore. So I thought, if I'm struggling being with God,

Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching Worship service given October 19, 2025 Prayer by Lillian Povey, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 One of our core values as UUs is generosity. What does it mean to share our time and talent with one another? How can we view volunteerism as a spiritual practice? Join us as we formally launch Project ENGAGE! Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For October, The Record Company (TRC) will share half the plate. Since 2012, The Record Co. (TRC) has been the heartbeat of Boston's music community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, they've grown from a single recording studio into Boston's largest provider of affordable creative space, operating both their original Mass Ave facility and their 90-room Morrissey Boulevard location. Their facilities serve over 400 active bands and creative professionals, making them more than just a space — they are a catalyst for Boston's creative community. TRC's mission remains clear: to remove the technical and social barriers between music makers and their creative visions. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.

We welcome Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama to the Dean's Forum this Sunday, following his presentation at the Spirituality Conference on Saturday. We all live in situations of conflict: from the everyday tensions with your beloveds to arguments with yourself, then on to local and political and national issues that escalate feelings, loyalties and demands. How can we engage with these realities through the lens of the gospels? Will that help? If so, how? This session will explore some dynamics of conflict in gospel accounts, and then consider whether there's wisdom for our contemporary lives.Pádraig Ó Tuama (b. 1975 Cork, Ireland) is a poet with interests in conflict, language and religion. He presents Poetry Unbound from On Being Studios, and has published two anthologies (2022, 2025, both with WW Norton) from that podcast. In early 2025 Copper Canyon Press published Kitchen Hymns, his fourth poetry collection. A freelance artist, one of Ó Tuama's projects is poet-in-residence with the Cooperation and Conflict Resolution Center at Columbia University. For Ó Tuama, religion, conflict, power and poetry all circle around language, that original sacrament. Working fluently on the page and in public, Ó Tuama is a compelling poet, teacher, and group worker, and a profoundly engaging public speaker.

We sometimes reduce “faith-promoting” stories to those tidy endings—where miracles show up just in time, doubts vanish, and testimony replaces tension. But sometimes growth begins when the script falls apart. For Susan Meredith Hinckley and Cynthia Winward, these stories are nourishing a faith that looks like trust and transformation.  Susan and Cynthia are co-hosts of the At Last She Said It podcast and authors of a new book with the same title. They came to this work from different paths. For Cynthia, the Church just worked. She thrived—until her life took a turn at 40 and her certainty unraveled. For Susan, the discomfort was quieter. She says the Church always fit like an “itchy sweater”—a subtle, persistent misfit that kept her silent. But over time, what had become a “crisis of silence” became a call to speak up.For the past six years, Susan and Cynthia have been inviting women into conversations that began as honest exchanges between friends about big ideas and the real tensions of belonging to a church they both love and feel challenged by. What they've learned is that talking about hard things can be its own kind of faith practice—a way to bring your whole heart to your faith and your community, a way of being known. In this episode, they share practical wisdom for navigating Sundays when belief feels messy, offer a compass for making decisions when clarity is out of reach, and explore how using our voice can help transform hard things into a source connection with each other and a more intimate relationship with a God who loves us without conditions.We hope this conversation expands your imagination for what spiritual strength can look like—and invites you into a faith that's honest, evolving, and a true seedbed for growth.We're so excited to tell you about a new Faith Matters initiative called Organized Intelligence, supported by the Future of Life Institute. Our first gathering will take place November 4-5 in Salt Lake City, where you'll hear from scholars, creatives, technologists, and religious leaders. This gathering is for curious minds, and we would love to see you there! Go to organizedintelligence.ai to RSVP.We're so excited to tell you about a new Faith Matters initiative called Organized Intelligence, supported by the Future of Life Institute. Our first gathering will take place November 4-5 in Salt Lake City, where you'll hear from scholars, creatives, technologists, and religious leaders. This gathering is for curious minds, and we would love to see you there! Go to organizedintelligence.ai to RSVP.

The table was one of Jesus' most consistent ministry tools. Meals were sacred spaces where outsiders became insiders, and strangers became friends. Eating together remains one of the simplest, yet most powerful ways to build trust and show hospitality. As Paul encourages us to “practice hospitality” and “share with God's people in need,” we're reminded that the dinner table is often where blessing begins. Luke 5:27–32 (ESV)After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything, he rose and followed him.And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at table with them. And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”Romans 12:9–13 (ESV)Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

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Today on the podcast, Katie shares how embracing impermanence can bring more presence and peace to our lives. She draws on Buddhist wisdom, the Yoga Sutras and the guidance of her mentors, to teach a “Precious Things Practice” that will aid you in dissolving attachments and preparing the heart to surrender. This episode invites you to quiet the mind, let go step by step and open your heart to something greater than yourself. Just two weeks left! Sign up for our Divine-Feminine Ayurveda School before October 31, 2025, and receive over $500 OFF the regular tuition price! Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about the Precious Things Practice, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to book a call with one of our Ayurveda School graduates ~ Identifying the most important things in your life ~ The Yoga Sutras ~ Quieting the mind ~ Surrendering to something bigger than yourself ~ How to prepare yourself to surrender and let go ~ Step-by-step instructions for the Precious Things Practice ~ Dissolving our attachments ~ Preparing for death ~ Sign up for our free Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course Additional resources for you: ~ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Join us in The Shakti School Membership ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-227-the-precious-things-practice/

Send us a textSpecial Guest: Rev. Laurie M. Brock, Author of Souvenirs of the Holy: Encountering God through Everyday ObjectsQuestion of the Week: There's a saying that “you can find God in everything.” In a time of consumerism and emphasis on possessions, how can we as Christians navigate searching for God in objects and things without being too materialistic?Souvenirs of the Holy: Encountering God through Everyday Objects Podcast: Lectionary HacksFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website

Karma is incompletely understood and frequently misapplied. For those who wish to understand karmic law more deeply, here we explore the parallels between different spiritual traditions, spiritual insights, and doctrines regarding karma, as they relate to individual responsibility for leading our best lives. Philip Goldberg is an acclaimed author, public speaker, and spiritual counselor. He has studied and taught about the world's spiritual wisdom for more than 50 years. Goldberg teaches private online courses on the Bhagavad-Gita, The Upanishads, and other topics. He hosts the Podcast, “Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg” at mindbodyspirit.fm. His books include American Veda: from Emerson to the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation, How Indian Spirituality Changed the West (Harmony 2010), The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru (Hay House 2018), Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage (Hay House 2020) and Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause-and-Effect for a Joyful Meaningful Life (Monkfish 2025) Interview Date: 8/8/2025 Tags: Philip Goldberg, consequences, Upanishads, Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita, Book of Job, H.H. the Dalai Lama, Ram Dass, Hinduism. Metta Practice, Yoga Sutras, The Golden Rule, Rabbi Hillel, Aquarian Age, Armageddon, Buddhism, Personal Transformation, Psychology

Philip Goldberg is an acclaimed author, public speaker, and spiritual counselor. He has studied and taught about the world's spiritual wisdom for more than 50 years. Goldberg teaches private online courses on the Bhagavad-Gita, The Upanishads, and other topics. He hosts the Podcast, “Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg” at mindbodyspirit.fm. His books include: American Veda: from Emerson to the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation, How Indian Spirituality Changed the West (Harmony 2010), The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru (Hay House 2018), Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage (Hay House 2020) and Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause-and-Effect for a Joyful Meaningful Life (Monkfish 2025) Interview Date: 8/8/2025 Tags: Philip Goldberg, karma, consequences, compassion, Bhagavad Gita, complexity of life, karmic bank account, kindness, The Golden Rule, ethical behavior, Tonglen, Buddhism, Personal Transformation, Psychology, Social Change/Politics

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2019 conversation with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls. ABOUT EMILY SALIERSSinger-songwriter Emily Saliers is best known as one half of  Indigo Girls, which NPR called “one of the finest folk duos of all time.” The Georgia-raised musical icon is the sole writer of some of the group's best-known titles, including “Closer to Fine,” “Hammer and a Nail,” “Galileo,” “Least Complicated,” “Power of Two,” “Get Out the Map,” and others. With fifteen studio albums to their credit, Indigo Girls are Grammy award winners and winners of the Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. They've earned seven gold, four platinum, and one double platinum award for album sales and have collaborated with REM, Joan Baez, Brandi Carlile, P!nk, and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello.  In addition to her work with Indigo Girls, Saliers and her father, a retired theology professor, co-wrote the book A Song to Sing, a Life to Live: Reflections on Music as Spiritual Practice. In recent years she released her debut solo album, Murmuration Nation, and has remained an impassioned activist and advocate for causes close to her heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textPhilip Goldberg is the author or co-author of numerous books; a public speaker and workshop leader; a spiritual counselor, meditation teacher and ordained Interfaith Minister. He cohosts the Spirit Matters podcast, leads American Veda India Tours, conducts online courses and workshops, and blogs regularly on Elephant Journal and Spirituality & Health.Two of Philip's important books are The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru & Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage.www.philipgoldberg.com Resources:www.SoulAwakeningStore.comwww.claudiumurgan.comclaudiu@claudiumurgan.comhttps://spirituallyinspired.buzzsprout.comSubscribe for more videos! youtube.com/channel/UC6RlLkzUK_LdyRSV7DE6obQSupport the show

Send us a textWhat if the most radical shift in your health starts with five quiet minutes and the courage to feel your own body again? We sit down with Pamela Miles—internationally recognized Reiki master and pioneer of medical Reiki—to explore how a simple, daily self-practice can calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and restore presence in the middle of real life. Pamela has graciously share her valuable resource:5 Tips to Unlock the Power of Reiki PracticeYou can also join Pamela's Free Online Global Practice Sessions here:Free Guided Online Self-Practice SessionsFrom a brief guided sequence you can try today to a candid look at bringing Reiki into hospitals during the AIDS crisis, this conversation blends lived experience with clear, careful language clinicians can trust.Pamela traces her path from years of meditation and yoga in India to discovering Reiki in 1986, reframing it not as an external “energy” but as a spiritual practice that invites the system to reorganize toward balance. She shares how infectious disease specialists began noticing patients doing better than expected, and why she always opened medical talks with a hands-on experience rather than a pitch. We also unpack the translation traps that shaped Reiki's Americanization and offer practical criteria for choosing qualified teachers amid today's crowded marketplace.If you're a physician, nurse, therapist, caregiver, or simply someone who needs steadier ground, you'll find a realistic path to daily self-care that fits a busy life. Learn why first-degree training is often enough, how to build a morning or evening habit you can keep, and what language helps bridge spirituality and science without hype. Stay to the end for resources, links to global self-practice sessions, and a preview of part two.Enjoyed this conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend who could use some calm today, and leave a quick review to help others find it. Your support helps this work reach the people who need it most.Welcome to the Art of Healing Podcast community. This podcast is devoted to helping you find what works on your journey to health and wellness. This podcast is devoted to providing information on many healing modalities. Learn more about:ReikiFunctional MedicineMeditationEnergy Healingand more!Learn more about Dr. Charlyce here. Never miss an episode of Art of Healing Podcast...the podcast devoted to helping you heal your mind, body and spirit.Sign up for my weekly newsletter, and never miss an episode along with other great content:Art of Healing PodcastStay in touch socially here:Healing Arts LinksLearn more about me and my offerings here:Healing Arts Health and Wellness

Explore the new site: www.drjohnwprice.com Join us in The Open Gate: https://www.drjohnwprice.com/the-open-gate-lt In this solo episode, I explore what it means to build a rhythm of spiritual practice—not as an escape from life, but as a way of showing up for it. I draw from my background growing up in a socially engaged religious community, my years as a psychotherapist, and the long process of returning to a deeper, embodied spirituality. We'll look at the difference between outer ritual and inner transformation, between spiritual performance and real participation. Along the way, I weave in ideas from Jungian psychology, the necessity of emotional honesty, and the quiet work of remembering the sacred within ordinary life. This conversation is about developing a living rhythm, a pattern written in the soul, that keeps us connected to meaning, community, and presence. Key Themes Spiritual practice is both an inner path and a shared human process. Rhythm matters more than perfection. Emotional experiences—grief, fear, longing—are not obstacles; they are initiations. Nature and everyday ritual reawaken a sense of belonging and presence. Community, teaching, and discipline form the architecture of a spiritual life. In This Episode 00:00 — Introduction to Spiritual Practice 02:06 — Defining Spirituality 03:53 — The Importance of Contemplative Practice 08:44 — Personal Experiences and Insights 18:07 — Challenges and Misconceptions 23:56 — Practical Steps and Final Reflections Follow: Instagram — @thesacredspeaks Facebook — The Sacred Speaks Brought to you by: www.centerforhas.com Theme Music: www.modernnationmusic.com

This week, we share a For the Journey exclusive conversation between Bill Haley and Jerome Daley, co-founder of the Vining Center. They discuss the dynamics of what some have dubbed the “evangelical exodus,” and Jerome shares about his work developing more mature Christian leaders and helping people recover from various forms of church hurt. Ultimately, they discuss their respective journeys to the contemplative tradition and how those journeys have deepened their love for and intimacy with Jesus.Learn More About Spiritual Direction through CoracleExplore Bill's Essential Christianity Book and Online Courseinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

What does it really mean to practice yoga not just once in a while, but again and again, across years, through resistance, joy, boredom, and transformation? In this episode, Kino and Tim explore the deeper meaning of abhyāsa, the Sanskrit word often translated as “practice,” but whose roots reveal something far more enduring: the committed, intentional act of returning. They weave this with the concept of bhāvanā, the inner cultivation of the heart and mind, drawn from early Buddhist teachings. Through stories from the Ashtanga method and personal reflections on the power of repetition, Kino and Tim share how practice is not about performance or perfection, but about shaping who we become through presence. This episode is an invitation to see practice not as a means to an end, but as the path itself. The pose is not the point. Returning is the point. Cultivating presence, breath by breath, day by day, becomes the living path of yoga. When we stop running and return to the moment, we remember, this is the place we never truly left. Practice LIVE with me exclusively on Omstars! Start your journey today with a 7-day trial at omstars.com. Registration is now open for Yogaversity! Join us for a transformative 12-month yoga education program. Stay connected with us on social @omstarsofficial and @kinoyoga Practice with me in person for workshops, classes, retreats, trainings and Mysore seasons. Find out more about where I'm teaching at kinoyoga.com and sign up for our Mysore season in Miami at www.miamilifecenter.com.

Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Kaplan Mandel, "Glimpses Into The Spiritual Practice of Genealogy" October 10th, 2025

John talks about the ongoing engineered hostage crisis of our government shutdown and Attorney General Pam Bondi who went before the Senate Judiciary and tried to snipe and bully her way through a heated hearing over her DOJ's unlawful actions. Then, he welcomes back Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. Her sermons have been published in several books and journals and she is the author of Gathering Up the Fragments: Preaching as Spiritual Practice (2007), Receiving Jesus: The Way of Love (2019) and How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith (2023), which has been adapted into a young adult book, We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life's Decisive Moments (2025), and a picture book for young children, I Can Learn to Be Brave (to be released in July 2026). Next, John talks about the impacts of the shutdown with Imelda Avila-Thomas. She is the AFGE Local 2139 President, representing workers at Department of Labor Wage And Hour Division in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. And finally, comedian Keith Price jokes with the gang about Trump's latest mishigas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you actually know if your inner work is working? That's the question Light explores in this episode of The Spiritual Perspective.Meditation, journaling, therapy, gratitude — all of it can feel subtle and hard to measure. There's no scoreboard, no app tracking your progress. And that's what makes so many people wonder: Is anything really changing?In this talk, Light breaks down the five unmistakable — and very real-world — signs that your inner work is paying off. These aren't abstract spiritual concepts. They're the everyday shifts you begin to notice when your practice is consistent: the way you handle uncertainty, the clarity that begins to guide your choices, and the peace that shows up in places it never used to.You'll also learn why real growth often feels invisible at first, how others can see your transformation before you do, and what to pay attention to if you're doubting your progress.If you've ever questioned whether all your inner work is leading somewhere, this episode will help you recognize the subtle but powerful proof that it is — and remind you why consistency is everything.Recommended episodes:7 Harsh Realities of Committing to Your Inner WorkThe Easy Life LieResources mentioned:Join Light and learn Meditation in Mexico City: https://mexico.beginmeditating.com/Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

DateOctober 5, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, the first of our Scary Stories sermon series, we confront the haunting narrative that "might makes right" and discover a profound alternative: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Through the ancient prophet Habakkuk's honest laments and patient waiting, we learn that true strength isn't found in domination or self-reliance, but in admitting our need for God. When we embrace our human limitations instead of denying, distracting, or deflecting from them, we tap into a divine power that transforms both us and the world around us.ReferencesScripture: Habbakuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Reflections from The Risale-Nur  a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said NursiThe Words - Third WordDownload 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

Celebrate both the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur: Oct. 2nd) and an upcoming Gnostic holiday (Saturday, December 13th) in relation to the spiritual Master Melchizedek. Discover how to atone for one's defects and receive divine blessings from this enigmatic initiate on any day, but especially every Saturday the 13th at the 13th hour (12 - 1 pm). To learn more about this event, you can reference the following resources: Spiritual Practice with Melchizedek (Article) Gnostic Meditation (Course) https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/working-with-the-master-melchizedek  

Discussing how you can use sigils to convert your personal energy, intention, and wisdom into a manifesting engine which can then work for you to support you, your spiritual path, and the good you are bringing into the world.

Fr. Nathan shares the spiritual practices arising from Counselor Gene's 'Afterlife, Interrupted' story. This story is new and being heard here for the first time, and it is not included in any of the 'Afterlife, Interrupted' book series.  Click 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.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Purchase books on Amazon: 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.#fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterdeath, #lifeafterloss #spirituality #awakenings. #nde, #ste, #ide

In this episode, I sit down with Jayne Storey for a deep conversation about golf, performance, and the inner life of an athlete. Jayne brings decades of experience in meditation, movement, and spiritual practice. Golf feels hard when you're trying to control every move. So we dig into how letting go leads to freedom and flow on the course. If you're tired of grinding and want to just feel golf again, this is the conversation you need. Thanks to Jayne for the thoughtful exploration of how golf can open the door to something far greater than just the game itself. Topics discussed: Golf as a Spiritual Practice – beyond the game and into self-expression Sri Aurobindo's Teachings – spirit, matter, and the athletic body Scheffler's Search for Fulfillment – dissatisfaction and meaning in sport Flow and Meditation – entering the state where golf plays itself Jayne's Journey Through Movement Arts – Tai Chi, yoga, and swimming Chi Energy in Sport – subtle awareness and performance Relaxed Readiness – the paradox of being loose yet prepared Getting Out of Your Own Way – surrendering to the swing Ego on the Course – tension, fear, and the desire to succeed Vigilant Passivity – alert presence without interference Trusting the Body – allowing skill to emerge naturally Equanimity Under Pressure – calmness when it matters most Practices for Presence – meditation, grounding, and soft focus Gratitude and Devotion – embracing golf as a higher offering The Spiritual Horizon of Sport – where performance meets transcendence ----- Jayne Storey's links: Website: chi-performance.com Books: chi-performance.com/books -----

The yoga community is like one big family, not united by fancy poses but by a shared love for this ancient practice. It doesn't matter what shapes your body can or can't make; what matters is that you keep showing up and giving your best effort. What binds us is presence, not perfection. The practice calls forth a quiet courage and insight within us and it weaves us into a community of fellow seekers. One of yoga's subtle gifts is clear seeing, not just of the body but of the mind and heart. Its promise is not mere physical skill, but an inner transformation that dissolves confusion and reveals freedom. At the start of every Ashtanga practice, we chant an invocation. It's not just ritual, it's a reminder of why we practice and what we're really here to transform. Key Line: Saṃsāra Halāhala Mohaśāntyai “For the pacification of the delusion (Moha) that is the poison (Halāhala) of Saṃsāra.” Quick Word-by-Word Meaning Saṃsāra (संसार): From sam- (together) + √sṛ (to flow) - the endless cycle of birth and death. Literally “the continuous flowing together.” Halāhala (हलाहल): Deadly poison - like the mythic poison Śiva contained in his blue throat. Symbolizes the toxic nature of worldly entanglement. Moha (मोह): Delusion - the ignorance that clouds clear seeing. Sāntyai (शान्त्यै): “For pacification” - calming the poison of confusion. Why It Matters This ancient line reminds us: the real work of yoga is inner alchemy. The Guru and the practice help neutralize the poison of confusion so we can see clearly and live freely. When we chant, we remember: the obstacles aren't just outside, they live inside us as fear, attachment, and illusion. The path of yoga transforms poison into nectar, chaos into calm, confusion into clarity. Listen in as we explore more hidden meanings behind this beloved chant and how it can deepen your practice. Practice LIVE with me exclusively on Omstars! Start your journey today with a 7-day trial at omstars.com. Limited time Offer: Sign up for my upcoming Live series in October on Omstars, Embodied Strength and get one year of Omstars+ membership free! Stay connected with us on social @omstarsofficial and @kinoyoga Practice with me in person for workshops, classes, retreats, trainings and Mysore seasons. Find out more about where I'm teaching at kinoyoga.com and sign up for our Mysore season in Miami at www.miamilifecenter.com.

What does it mean to walk with God? The spiritual life is so often described as a walk, journey, or pilgrimage that it can be easy to dismiss the practice of walking as a mere metaphor.But in God Walk, author, pastor, and professor Mark Buchanan explores the way that the act of walking has profound implications for followers of the Way:“Hurry is the enemy of attentiveness. And so love as attentiveness is listening and caring and noticing, cherishing, savoring, being awestruck, these things that we feel in a relationship. I am deeply loved by this person because they notice me. I think that that's how God's built it. And we can't get that if we're moving too fast, if we're in a hurry.”This episode is drawn from an online conversation held in 2023. It'll give you a sense of what the Trinity Forum is about: a community of people renewing our culture by applying wisdom from the Christian tradition, and nurturing new growth in it, in our time. If that resonates with you, please join the Trinity Forum as a member, at ttf.org.As we ponder the spirituality of walking, our fall Trinity Forum Reading features naturalist Henry David Thoreau's ruminations on the art of walking, with an introduction by Trinity Forum President Cherie Harder. Stay tuned for pre-ordering later this week, and join our membership to receive a copy mailed directly to you.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:AristotleSøren KierkegaardJean-Jacques RousseauGod Walk, by Mark BuchananSimone WeilThe Three Mile an Hour God, by Kosaku KoyamaWanderlust: A History of Walking, by Rebecca SolnitKnowing God, J.I. PackerKai MillerRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Pilgrim's Progress, by John BunyanPilgrim at Tinker Creek, by Annie DillardGod's Grandeur, by Gerard Manley HopkinsLong Walk to Freedom, by Nelson MandelaBrave New World, by Alduous HuxleyRelated Conversations:A New Year With The Word with Malcolm GuiteMusic, Creativity & Justice with Ruth Naomi FloydPursuing Humility with Richard Foster and Brenda QuinnReading as a Spiritual Practice with Jessica Hooten WilsonGet tickets for The Rabbit Room's Housemoot.To listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcasts/ and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum Society.