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How Spirit Works
Carol zeroes in on the basic "how it works, and how to work it" aspect of Practical Prayer. The conversation takes a deep dive into gratitude. There are, sadly, some i...
Defining Moments
There are moments throughout our lives that redefine who and what we are - turning points and momentous moments of change that bring huge transformation. Sometimes, wh...
Heaven and Hell
Carol observes that notions of heaven and hell - what becomes of us after our human lives end - generate a huge amount of concern in traditional churches. Rev. Bill ex...
Work, Stress, Struggle and Clutter
Carol likes the idea of doing "work" in her spiritual practice... taking steps, making progress, and being proactive in her personal growth. She also notes that when t...
Gratitude
Carol notes that "thank you" shows good manners, but that gratitude is more of an attitude. Rev. Bill points out that Gratitude is the next-to-last step in a Practical...
Rejoice in All Things
Carol points out scripture which says we should rejoice in all things, along with the question about how we can rejoice in a tragic situation. Rev. Bill is on board wi...
Healing and Medicine
In Carol's earlier life, healing prayer was done all the time, but Faith Healing was outside of "church". Rev. Bill digs into the convergence of medicine, healing, and...
The Devil
Carol claims that the Devil is really popular. In thirty-plus years as a Pastor, she gots LOTS of pushback from congregants when she made the claim that the Devil does...
Demonstration and Manifestation
Carol has noticed that the big buzzword in the self-help world is "manifestation". She knows that there's more to it than simply repeating affirmations. Rev. Bill dive...
Cause and Effect
Carol loves the New Thought notion of Cause and Effect; that we are creating our lives from a mental Cause, and that we're free to change our thinking, and the Cause, ...
Affirmations
Carol has noticed that there are lots of affirmations showing up in the world, and people act as though they're magic. Rev. Bill points out that affirmations are a key...
What is Truth?
New Thought is based on the idea that there is only God... everything, everywhere, and everyone. Rev. Bill points out that this is "capital T Truth", and anything else...
Prosperity and Abundance
Rev. Bill claims that prosperity consciousnes in New Thought sometimes gets a bad rap as a get-rich-quick scheme. Carol, on the other hand, finds it to be a liberating...
Destiny and Predestination
Carol brings up scripture that implies that our lives have been planned by God, and that we are simply living out the plan. More urgently, if we diverge from the plan,...
Consciousness
Carol is intrigued about truth, and the way it plays into our personal perspective. She and Rev. Bill explore how we segment our understanding about what's true for yo...
Focus and Transformation
Carol and Bill talk about the nature of spiritual practices. They explore how the tendency of our practice allows us to get into a meditative space, and stay there. An...
The Truth About God
Carol is intrigued about truth, and the way it plays into our personal perspective. She and Rev. Bill explore how we segment our understanding about what's true for yo...
Meditation
Carol has experienced LOTS of techniques for meditation, and prayer, and spiritual mind treatment from many different teachers and traditions. Rev. Bill helps work out...
Manifestation
Once we understand how the Creative Laws of the Universe work, they can work very quickly. Carol wants to talk about timing, and how we can pace ourselves to avoid bei...
Spiritual Practice
Carol believes that it's crucial to attend to our spiritual growth, but has noticed that not everyone agrees. Rev. Bill points out that "practice makes practiced", and...
One Mind
Carol is fascinated by the notion that there is one Mind, having spent a lifetime getting into the groove of having her own mind, and being able to make up her mind on...
Foxhole Prayers
Carol wants to talk about discipline, and the importance of having a regular spiritual practice. Rev. Bill agrees, and takes the conversation to the metaphysics of ins...
Is it ALWAYS metaphysical?
Carol describes some recent experiences running routine errands, and the unexpected Good that took place. Rev. Bill joins in to investigate the possible metaphysical m...
Where is Jesus
The question Rev. Bill has for Carol is about the changes she's undergone in her thinking and beliefs. How can she still engage with her friends and colleagues who are...
What Ernest Meant
Carol has noticed that in some of his writings, Dr. Ernest Holmes uses language and terminology that indicates duality - a sense of separation, that there's not just O...
Ego
Rev. Bill and Carol compare notes on their views of the ego, how it plays into our spiritual unfoldment and can keep us back. Along the way, there are stories of ego s...
Does God Have a Plan?
Carol wants to know about God’s plan, and how predestination and free will fit together. Rev. Bill talks about finding the unique combination of skills, talents and ab...
Signs & Guidance
Carol brings up the topic of Spirit speaking to us directly. Can we ask for guidance, or a sign that will help us make good choices?
Spirit Works Quickly Except When It Does't
Carol's typical experience has been to ask Spirit for something, and then wait. And wait. Today she shares a story of Spirit guiding her and following up immediately, ...
Unity and Oneness
Oneness is the nature of the Universe, and Unity is the way we experience it on an individual level. Carol and Rev. Bill share insights and personal stories about look...