Practical Prayer Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/practical-prayer The most effective prayers in virtually every religion and spiritual practice throughout history follow the same pattern. Rev. Bill Marchiony and Carol L. Lawrence talk about the five-step formula for Practical Prayer, and the shift in perspective that can be required to allow our prayers to create real new experiences in our lives. <p>Each weekly episode digs into the topic from a fresh angle, providing insight on the ways that our beliefs, our upbringing, our education and our society come together to make our lives the way they are. They also provide the spiritual tools we can use to move beyond those old influences and open ourselves to the life of our dreams. <p>Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD is an ordained Minister of Religious Science, Spiritual Director of New Thought Philadelphia, and author of “Practical Prayer for Real Results”. He has been studying and teaching these powerful principles since the 1990s. Before that, he was a zany morning radio air personality, which makes this podcast fun to listen to. <p>Carol L Lawrence is an author, Spiritual Life Consultant, inspirational speaker who has spent 30+ years in church leadership, spirituality and biblical studies, and seminary education. Having pastored churches across denominations and racial diversity has given her a respect for a broad and inclusive theological perspective. She’s also the host of the “Jazz Divine” podcast, a unique worship/meditation experience with Smooth Jazz. <p>Together, this unlikely duo explores the transformation that is possible when these powerful New Thought teachings are added to a more traditional religious framework. <p>A Practical Prayer is a prayer that WORKS! These discussions dive into the details of how it works, and how to work it. <p>Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgRoJ36sZeMs9fW1A3mvUQ <p>Hear more on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/Ciiz2UYsCib?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share <p>Connect in community at New Thought Philadelphia: https://newthoughtphilly.org <p>Learn more at be-the-light: https://be-the-light.com <p>Get the book "Practical Prayer for Real Results" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477561676/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_6SRCM91JG9WE4XNFA8S6 © 2024 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD 4140f159-e9b2-5e79-8810-8063a6a8bb72 no Support this podcast en-us Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:07:04 -0500 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:07:11 -0500 https://be-the-light.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/nuSUYpAcZLRd8drYZBIofYcChzVGkOW9x0EsqS6xkUc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4MzEzLzE2NDQ3/NzUxOTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Practical Prayer https://be-the-light.com episodic Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence The most effective prayers in virtually every religion and spiritual practice throughout history follow the same pattern. Rev. Bill Marchiony and Carol L. Lawrence talk about the five-step formula for Practical Prayer, and the shift in perspective that can be required to allow our prayers to create real new experiences in our lives. <p>Each weekly episode digs into the topic from a fresh angle, providing insight on the ways that our beliefs, our upbringing, our education and our society come together to make our lives the way they are. They also provide the spiritual tools we can use to move beyond those old influences and open ourselves to the life of our dreams. <p>Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD is an ordained Minister of Religious Science, Spiritual Director of New Thought Philadelphia, and author of “Practical Prayer for Real Results”. He has been studying and teaching these powerful principles since the 1990s. Before that, he was a zany morning radio air personality, which makes this podcast fun to listen to. <p>Carol L Lawrence is an author, Spiritual Life Consultant, inspirational speaker who has spent 30+ years in church leadership, spirituality and biblical studies, and seminary education. Having pastored churches across denominations and racial diversity has given her a respect for a broad and inclusive theological perspective. She’s also the host of the “Jazz Divine” podcast, a unique worship/meditation experience with Smooth Jazz. <p>Together, this unlikely duo explores the transformation that is possible when these powerful New Thought teachings are added to a more traditional religious framework. <p>A Practical Prayer is a prayer that WORKS! These discussions dive into the details of how it works, and how to work it. <p>Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgRoJ36sZeMs9fW1A3mvUQ <p>Hear more on Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/Ciiz2UYsCib?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share <p>Connect in community at New Thought Philadelphia: https://newthoughtphilly.org <p>Learn more at be-the-light: https://be-the-light.com <p>Get the book "Practical Prayer for Real Results" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477561676/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_6SRCM91JG9WE4XNFA8S6 The most effective prayers in virtually every religion and spiritual practice throughout history follow the same pattern. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence revbill@marchiony.com No No Finale 19 19 228 228 Finale full 07312e66-9b51-4109-842c-58c5043241a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce4c0032 The Practical Prayer podcast wraps up at the end of 19 seasons. Rev. Bill and Carol talk about where they came from, what they've learned, and what's changed for them - individually and together - since Episode 1 back in the summer of 2021.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The Practical Prayer podcast wraps up at the end of 19 seasons. Rev. Bill and Carol talk about where they came from, what they've learned, and what's changed for them - individually and together - since Episode 1 back in the summer of 2021.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2697 The Practical Prayer podcast wraps up at the end of 19 seasons. Rev. Bill and Carol talk about where they came from, what they've learned, and what's changed for them - individually and together - since Episode 1 back in the summer of 2021.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Penultimate 19 19 227 227 Penultimate full 9a892453-1bbb-4836-9715-1506efb9f211 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8869a2e1 Carol and Bill have learned about the differences in the worlds of spiritual practice that each came from, and it's a lot! As the Practical Prayer podcast begins to wrap up after 19 seasons, we look at the differences, and how each has changed in 4 1/2 years.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol and Bill have learned about the differences in the worlds of spiritual practice that each came from, and it's a lot! As the Practical Prayer podcast begins to wrap up after 19 seasons, we look at the differences, and how each has changed in 4 1/2 years.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1613 Carol and Bill have learned about the differences in the worlds of spiritual practice that each came from, and it's a lot! As the Practical Prayer podcast begins to wrap up after 19 seasons, we look at the differences, and how each has changed in 4 1/2 years.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Looking Forward 19 19 226 226 Looking Forward full cfffaac0-cb78-468c-8a2d-d48c371d6ecf https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8a30e5e Carol is a planner, always preparing for what's coming up next. As the new year approaches, other people tend to do the same thing, and watching it brings to mind our need to release what's old to keep from picking it up again. Rev. Bill points out that this is a specific example of the process in a Practical Prayer, in which we identify what's not working, pivot to what we want instead, and then take steps to bring ourselves into the consciousness of the new experience.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol is a planner, always preparing for what's coming up next. As the new year approaches, other people tend to do the same thing, and watching it brings to mind our need to release what's old to keep from picking it up again. Rev. Bill points out that this is a specific example of the process in a Practical Prayer, in which we identify what's not working, pivot to what we want instead, and then take steps to bring ourselves into the consciousness of the new experience.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2289 Carol is a planner, always preparing for what's coming up next. As the new year approaches, other people tend to do the same thing, and watching it brings to mind our need to release what's old to keep from picking it up again. Rev. Bill points out that this is a specific example of the process in a Practical Prayer, in which we identify what's not working, pivot to what we want instead, and then take steps to bring ourselves into the consciousness of the new experience.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Page 52 19 19 225 225 Page 52 full 0cb2890a-caae-4970-964c-1f8b2028d538 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8d7f071 Henry Ford said, "if you think you can, you're right, and if you think you can't you're right." Ernest Holmes expanded and explained how and why that applies to our belief. Rev. Bill, solo in this episode, dives into the topic, citing page 52 of Holmes' "Science of Mind" textbook.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Henry Ford said, "if you think you can, you're right, and if you think you can't you're right." Ernest Holmes expanded and explained how and why that applies to our belief. Rev. Bill, solo in this episode, dives into the topic, citing page 52 of Holmes' "Science of Mind" textbook.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1869 Henry Ford said, "if you think you can, you're right, and if you think you can't you're right." Ernest Holmes expanded and explained how and why that applies to our belief. Rev. Bill, solo in this episode, dives into the topic, citing page 52 of Holmes' "Science of Mind" textbook.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Release, Trust, Receive 19 19 224 224 Release, Trust, Receive full f336e39e-8fa8-4a5e-a56a-a7b94603e668 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87d40b5e Carol is making her annual plan for the upcoming year, and has noticed that there is a spiritual aspect that includes the ability to let go of the plan when something different comes up. Rev. Bill points out some of the many ways that happen, from pro football to our breathing, and how crucial it is to trust the process.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol is making her annual plan for the upcoming year, and has noticed that there is a spiritual aspect that includes the ability to let go of the plan when something different comes up. Rev. Bill points out some of the many ways that happen, from pro football to our breathing, and how crucial it is to trust the process.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2453 Carol is making her annual plan for the upcoming year, and has noticed that there is a spiritual aspect that includes the ability to let go of the plan when something different comes up. Rev. Bill points out some of the many ways that happen, from pro football to our breathing, and how crucial it is to trust the process.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Light 19 19 223 223 Light full 7d1d2bdf-2097-4820-8d69-dc112452f0b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5eb61dc2 Carol has been feeling "brilliant darkness" in the world lately - from politics, social media, and the way people are interacting with each other. Rev. Bill explores the ways that we can bring our Light into the darkness, and concludes with a prayer for the planet and 8 billion people.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been feeling "brilliant darkness" in the world lately - from politics, social media, and the way people are interacting with each other. Rev. Bill explores the ways that we can bring our Light into the darkness, and concludes with a prayer for the planet and 8 billion people.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2639 Carol has been feeling "brilliant darkness" in the world lately - from politics, social media, and the way people are interacting with each other. Rev. Bill explores the ways that we can bring our Light into the darkness, and concludes with a prayer for the planet and 8 billion people.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Ensembles 19 19 222 222 Ensembles full 284576f0-0098-427f-9cc8-c4e7baec5b44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5226b4d Carol has been listening to concerts lately, and noticed the way the different instruments blend to bring the music alive. She has a concern that the beautiful sounds created by AI could make it obsolete, ending the collegiality and collaboration between musicians. Rev. Bill notes that technology always makes new things possible, but leaves room to preserve the rich value of what's come before.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been listening to concerts lately, and noticed the way the different instruments blend to bring the music alive. She has a concern that the beautiful sounds created by AI could make it obsolete, ending the collegiality and collaboration between musicians. Rev. Bill notes that technology always makes new things possible, but leaves room to preserve the rich value of what's come before.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2148 Carol has been listening to concerts lately, and noticed the way the different instruments blend to bring the music alive. She has a concern that the beautiful sounds created by AI could make it obsolete, ending the collegiality and collaboration between musicians. Rev. Bill notes that technology always makes new things possible, but leaves room to preserve the rich value of what's come before.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Heaven and Hell 19 19 Heaven and Hell bonus 51c6006f-fabf-4dca-ad62-f5bd8c6b0de5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7611fdce 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 explains the New Thought understanding, and that we actually don't have to wait for death to experience either one. (Rebroadcast from 7/13/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> 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 explains the New Thought understanding, and that we actually don't have to wait for death to experience either one. (Rebroadcast from 7/13/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2192 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 explains the New Thought understanding, and that we actually don't have to wait for death to experience either one. (Rebroadcast from 7/13/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No New Thought 19 19 221 221 New Thought full cbfe0d80-1f78-4974-b2c5-437c127a27c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68b82c9f Rev. Bill reminds us that New Thought is not new, but is the creative process that has been at work since the beginning of time. He then describes how the New Thought movement began, the badasses and troublemakers who contributed to it, and how we got to where we are today.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill reminds us that New Thought is not new, but is the creative process that has been at work since the beginning of time. He then describes how the New Thought movement began, the badasses and troublemakers who contributed to it, and how we got to where we are today.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1929 Rev. Bill reminds us that New Thought is not new, but is the creative process that has been at work since the beginning of time. He then describes how the New Thought movement began, the badasses and troublemakers who contributed to it, and how we got to where we are today.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Unity, Oneness and Fate 19 19 220 220 Unity, Oneness and Fate full 602f5fd7-0056-4b46-b8f2-cea6b1905f5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3db5ccea Carol notes the internal process we go through when we're dealing with a particularly challenging situation - surrounded by darkness, searching for a glimmer of light, feeling hopeless and looking for something (or someone) to blame. She and Rev. Bill discuss the spiritual perspective, and how an awareness of Oneness can begin to turn the experience around.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol notes the internal process we go through when we're dealing with a particularly challenging situation - surrounded by darkness, searching for a glimmer of light, feeling hopeless and looking for something (or someone) to blame. She and Rev. Bill discuss the spiritual perspective, and how an awareness of Oneness can begin to turn the experience around.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2511 Carol notes the internal process we go through when we're dealing with a particularly challenging situation - surrounded by darkness, searching for a glimmer of light, feeling hopeless and looking for something (or someone) to blame. She and Rev. Bill discuss the spiritual perspective, and how an awareness of Oneness can begin to turn the experience around.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Principle 19 19 219 219 Principle full 9e1b2144-891f-4053-8cb7-56c3c24e6b16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/197d3e61 Rev. Bill finds the New Thought teaching to be very simple and straightforward, and has been schooled by Carol over the many episodes of this podcast that people in traditional religion don't think that way. Carol describes how she can now speak both languages, using the one that's appropriate to the audience.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill finds the New Thought teaching to be very simple and straightforward, and has been schooled by Carol over the many episodes of this podcast that people in traditional religion don't think that way. Carol describes how she can now speak both languages, using the one that's appropriate to the audience.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2131 Rev. Bill finds the New Thought teaching to be very simple and straightforward, and has been schooled by Carol over the many episodes of this podcast that people in traditional religion don't think that way. Carol describes how she can now speak both languages, using the one that's appropriate to the audience.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No An Awakened Path 19 19 218 218 An Awakened Path full ed3f6875-3295-4f50-aa90-753626d28e29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13dafddb Rev. Bill is back from the ANTN Retreat with news about "An Awakened Path." Carol imagines that it's about the spiritual path that each of us is on, moving beyond our challenges and circumstances to deepen spiritually. Spot on - and Rev. Bill describes the new collaboration between the various branches of the New Thought community to bring these powerful ideas more widely into the world.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill is back from the ANTN Retreat with news about "An Awakened Path." Carol imagines that it's about the spiritual path that each of us is on, moving beyond our challenges and circumstances to deepen spiritually. Spot on - and Rev. Bill describes the new collaboration between the various branches of the New Thought community to bring these powerful ideas more widely into the world.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2379 Rev. Bill is back from the ANTN Retreat with news about "An Awakened Path." Carol imagines that it's about the spiritual path that each of us is on, moving beyond our challenges and circumstances to deepen spiritually. Spot on - and Rev. Bill describes the new collaboration between the various branches of the New Thought community to bring these powerful ideas more widely into the world.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Gratitude 19 19 Gratitude bonus b3b14835-992a-4ddc-9eaf-6aed26926627 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ed5d5ef 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 Prayer, and it's the only one that we can actually feel in our body. (Rebroadcast from 6/29/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> 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 Prayer, and it's the only one that we can actually feel in our body. (Rebroadcast from 6/29/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1880 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 Prayer, and it's the only one that we can actually feel in our body. (Rebroadcast from 6/29/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Intelligence, Authentic and Otherwise 19 19 217 217 Intelligence, Authentic and Otherwise full 31ee7a3e-2461-4249-82b3-cecbf7c71f1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a9b137f Carol has been aware of an increasingly chaotic swirl of events and changes going on, including the added complexity brought on by AI. Her question is who's thinking? Is anybody thinking? Have we outsourced our thinking to AI? Rev. Bill turns the conversation to ethics, moving from what we can do to what we choose to do.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been aware of an increasingly chaotic swirl of events and changes going on, including the added complexity brought on by AI. Her question is who's thinking? Is anybody thinking? Have we outsourced our thinking to AI? Rev. Bill turns the conversation to ethics, moving from what we can do to what we choose to do.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:59:05 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2375 Carol has been aware of an increasingly chaotic swirl of events and changes going on, including the added complexity brought on by AI. Her question is who's thinking? Is anybody thinking? Have we outsourced our thinking to AI? Rev. Bill turns the conversation to ethics, moving from what we can do to what we choose to do.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Timing 18 18 216 216 Timing full 48f9e5c1-1138-473c-890e-7870d751f5b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82cc0cf3 One of the things that used to drive Carol nuts was when someone was working hard to get through a major challenge, and wasn't getting the desired result, a church friend would say "it's God's timing". Rev. Bill points out that this is dismissive of the person's experience, and makes God the scapegoat.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> One of the things that used to drive Carol nuts was when someone was working hard to get through a major challenge, and wasn't getting the desired result, a church friend would say "it's God's timing". Rev. Bill points out that this is dismissive of the person's experience, and makes God the scapegoat.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2448 One of the things that used to drive Carol nuts was when someone was working hard to get through a major challenge, and wasn't getting the desired result, a church friend would say "it's God's timing". Rev. Bill points out that this is dismissive of the person's experience, and makes God the scapegoat.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Buddhism 18 18 215 215 Buddhism full 099db2eb-57ad-4632-944b-718d6f5f27fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f2ddeef Carol loves New Thought, and knows that it is a composite of many religions and traditions. This includes Buddhism, and she notes that many of its peaceful practices get skipped in the adoption. Rev. Bill observes that Buddhism is one of the few major religions that doesn't pray to its founding prophet.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol loves New Thought, and knows that it is a composite of many religions and traditions. This includes Buddhism, and she notes that many of its peaceful practices get skipped in the adoption. Rev. Bill observes that Buddhism is one of the few major religions that doesn't pray to its founding prophet.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2727 Carol loves New Thought, and knows that it is a composite of many religions and traditions. This includes Buddhism, and she notes that many of its peaceful practices get skipped in the adoption. Rev. Bill observes that Buddhism is one of the few major religions that doesn't pray to its founding prophet.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Belonging, or Not 18 18 214 214 Belonging, or Not full 8e1a26d9-87da-4c6b-a55a-1b106ef89538 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67b2f5f6 Carol has been observing lots of changes, challenges and threats to the life and society we've gotten used to. She and Rev. Bill explore the in-your-face experiences and how we can know the spiritual Truth and the larger context of what's going on.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been observing lots of changes, challenges and threats to the life and society we've gotten used to. She and Rev. Bill explore the in-your-face experiences and how we can know the spiritual Truth and the larger context of what's going on.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2229 Carol has been observing lots of changes, challenges and threats to the life and society we've gotten used to. She and Rev. Bill explore the in-your-face experiences and how we can know the spiritual Truth and the larger context of what's going on.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Devil 18 18 The Devil bonus 3bbbbb69-c48a-410a-9c7e-f9e9d523c650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbcf32c1 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 doesn't exist. Rev. Bill helps dig into the metaphysics, and describes how we can each have our own personal devils - or not. (Rebroadcast of Episode #53 from June 2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> 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 doesn't exist. Rev. Bill helps dig into the metaphysics, and describes how we can each have our own personal devils - or not. (Rebroadcast of Episode #53 from June 2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1804 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 doesn't exist. Rev. Bill helps dig into the metaphysics, and describes how we can each have our own personal devils - or not. (Rebroadcast of Episode #53 from June 2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Changing Times 18 18 213 213 Changing Times full e60d0b22-0eff-4c74-bb5a-09283fe1b335 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c7b01a6 Carol notes the changes that are happening in our world, and ponders what is being asked of us as well as how our unique combination of gifts, talents and skills can be brought to the challenge. Rev. Bill notes that our tendency to use our prior experiences to predict what will happen next. Instead, we can go back to the initial awareness of out gifts and then re-engage in the inquiry into what's ours now.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol notes the changes that are happening in our world, and ponders what is being asked of us as well as how our unique combination of gifts, talents and skills can be brought to the challenge. Rev. Bill notes that our tendency to use our prior experiences to predict what will happen next. Instead, we can go back to the initial awareness of out gifts and then re-engage in the inquiry into what's ours now.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2603 Carol notes the changes that are happening in our world, and ponders what is being asked of us as well as how our unique combination of gifts, talents and skills can be brought to the challenge. Rev. Bill notes that our tendency to use our prior experiences to predict what will happen next. Instead, we can go back to the initial awareness of out gifts and then re-engage in the inquiry into what's ours now.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Always Yes 18 18 212 212 Always Yes full fe9663a6-2eaf-4d12-a3f7-63b810e00ccb https://share.transistor.fm/s/38b72422 Carol recalls back to when she'd just met Rev. Bill, and he claimed that the answer to every prayer is Yes. That's different that the world of traditional religion, where the answer could be yes, or no, or not now. The dive in for another round of discussion about it, including some very simple examples of how what we want and what we ask for and what we believe we'll get are not always in alignment.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol recalls back to when she'd just met Rev. Bill, and he claimed that the answer to every prayer is Yes. That's different that the world of traditional religion, where the answer could be yes, or no, or not now. The dive in for another round of discussion about it, including some very simple examples of how what we want and what we ask for and what we believe we'll get are not always in alignment.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2863 Carol recalls back to when she'd just met Rev. Bill, and he claimed that the answer to every prayer is Yes. That's different that the world of traditional religion, where the answer could be yes, or no, or not now. The dive in for another round of discussion about it, including some very simple examples of how what we want and what we ask for and what we believe we'll get are not always in alignment.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No New Thought for the World 18 18 211 211 New Thought for the World full 347a0ba5-0ed6-40b1-8cd0-fba5e3d8d920 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5483ac5 Carol and Rev. Bill took part in a special presentation for Interfaith Awareness Week, including a discussion of Practical Prayer, and how it can be used by anyone regardless of their religion or spiritual background.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol and Rev. Bill took part in a special presentation for Interfaith Awareness Week, including a discussion of Practical Prayer, and how it can be used by anyone regardless of their religion or spiritual background.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 4188 Carol and Rev. Bill took part in a special presentation for Interfaith Awareness Week, including a discussion of Practical Prayer, and how it can be used by anyone regardless of their religion or spiritual background.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Purple Chairs 18 18 210 210 The Purple Chairs full b2eaf3f5-c69c-4b3b-a0bc-085c7759f5de https://share.transistor.fm/s/a653f221 Carol has an amazing story about a set of purple chairs that she created almost 25 years ago to serve a specific purpose in the church she was leading. She left, the church is gone, but the chairs keep showing up to serve the same purpose. Rev. Bill points out how Consciousness and Spiritual Principle are at work.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has an amazing story about a set of purple chairs that she created almost 25 years ago to serve a specific purpose in the church she was leading. She left, the church is gone, but the chairs keep showing up to serve the same purpose. Rev. Bill points out how Consciousness and Spiritual Principle are at work.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2261 Carol has an amazing story about a set of purple chairs that she created almost 25 years ago to serve a specific purpose in the church she was leading. She left, the church is gone, but the chairs keep showing up to serve the same purpose. Rev. Bill points out how Consciousness and Spiritual Principle are at work.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Difference and Diversity 18 18 209 209 Difference and Diversity full 02ec94ef-ce0d-4130-a8de-687480f9b815 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9135a177 Carol has been thinking about the diversity that exists in the world around us, and was reminded about the richness when each person shares their gifts in a way that brings uplift to everyone. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out the contradictions that are inherent in the current efforts to eliminate efforts toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been thinking about the diversity that exists in the world around us, and was reminded about the richness when each person shares their gifts in a way that brings uplift to everyone. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out the contradictions that are inherent in the current efforts to eliminate efforts toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2521 Carol has been thinking about the diversity that exists in the world around us, and was reminded about the richness when each person shares their gifts in a way that brings uplift to everyone. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out the contradictions that are inherent in the current efforts to eliminate efforts toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Decluttering 18 18 208 208 Decluttering full 5ec14709-e15b-4065-b8cc-20d94662c9d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8a30b1d There is a mental and spiritual process of decluttering which Carol finds to be very similar to the spring cleaning (or yard sale season cleanup) that we do in our physical space. She and Rev. Bill discuss how the process is the same with our inner life, including our desire to hold on to "stuff" that has served its purpose and is past its usefulness.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> There is a mental and spiritual process of decluttering which Carol finds to be very similar to the spring cleaning (or yard sale season cleanup) that we do in our physical space. She and Rev. Bill discuss how the process is the same with our inner life, including our desire to hold on to "stuff" that has served its purpose and is past its usefulness.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2475 There is a mental and spiritual process of decluttering which Carol finds to be very similar to the spring cleaning (or yard sale season cleanup) that we do in our physical space. She and Rev. Bill discuss how the process is the same with our inner life, including our desire to hold on to "stuff" that has served its purpose and is past its usefulness.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Change 18 18 207 207 Change full 22b5b1ff-e8cb-4cd4-b4cb-6a4339ed49a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff34a70 There seems to be a lot of change underway - even more than usual. Carol observes that sometimes things change all at once, or sometimes it comes about gradually. Each time it happens, she tries to remember that the impact will pass. She and Rev. Bill explore how we see ourselves before, because of, and beyond the changes.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> There seems to be a lot of change underway - even more than usual. Carol observes that sometimes things change all at once, or sometimes it comes about gradually. Each time it happens, she tries to remember that the impact will pass. She and Rev. Bill explore how we see ourselves before, because of, and beyond the changes.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2651 There seems to be a lot of change underway - even more than usual. Carol observes that sometimes things change all at once, or sometimes it comes about gradually. Each time it happens, she tries to remember that the impact will pass. She and Rev. Bill explore how we see ourselves before, because of, and beyond the changes.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spiritual Practicality 18 18 206 206 Spiritual Practicality full d18de80b-a2e0-43b6-ac0a-d4202a92adc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/971b367e Carol has noticed that some people are intentionally avoiding news of the world around them to avoid the disturbance and distress that can accompany it. She and Rev. Bill agree that it's important to maintain an awareness, while not being consumed by it. Together they agree on the importance of the mantra, "I know nothing... now what can I know?"

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has noticed that some people are intentionally avoiding news of the world around them to avoid the disturbance and distress that can accompany it. She and Rev. Bill agree that it's important to maintain an awareness, while not being consumed by it. Together they agree on the importance of the mantra, "I know nothing... now what can I know?"

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2273 Carol has noticed that some people are intentionally avoiding news of the world around them to avoid the disturbance and distress that can accompany it. She and Rev. Bill agree that it's important to maintain an awareness, while not being consumed by it. Together they agree on the importance of the mantra, "I know nothing... now what can I know?"

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Second-Guessing AI 18 18 205 205 Second-Guessing AI full b30046ca-e1d7-487b-a1ab-623798c32256 https://share.transistor.fm/s/baec52f5 Artificial Intelligence is getting a lot of attention. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss if it's possible that AI is a great way to expand and deepen our spirituality. Or that it could be a major obstacle to our spiritual growth.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Artificial Intelligence is getting a lot of attention. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss if it's possible that AI is a great way to expand and deepen our spirituality. Or that it could be a major obstacle to our spiritual growth.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2399 Artificial Intelligence is getting a lot of attention. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss if it's possible that AI is a great way to expand and deepen our spirituality. Or that it could be a major obstacle to our spiritual growth.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No New Normal 17 17 204 204 New Normal full face261c-2567-4084-9b68-c82532a67256 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0901619a The pandemic lockdown was five years ago, and Carol recalls that when everything stopped people were talking about getting back to a new normal. Now, it seems that the religious or spiritual lives of many have not resumed. Rev. Bill observes that when we're faced with a new challenge we can respond in a new way, or try to keep doing what we've always done.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The pandemic lockdown was five years ago, and Carol recalls that when everything stopped people were talking about getting back to a new normal. Now, it seems that the religious or spiritual lives of many have not resumed. Rev. Bill observes that when we're faced with a new challenge we can respond in a new way, or try to keep doing what we've always done.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2408 The pandemic lockdown was five years ago, and Carol recalls that when everything stopped people were talking about getting back to a new normal. Now, it seems that the religious or spiritual lives of many have not resumed. Rev. Bill observes that when we're faced with a new challenge we can respond in a new way, or try to keep doing what we've always done.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No I Dont Know What to Do 17 17 203 203 I Dont Know What to Do full 701b2513-469b-4bbe-8ba0-3fcbcb0bda58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/798be300 Carol has found that a lot of people are feeling like they don't know what to do, with all the fear and hesitance that comes from the lack of clarity. Rev. Bill points out that world and national events, plus local ones, can feel overwhelming, making us simply want to ignore it all. But it's important to pay enough attention so that when Divine guidance shows up we'll understand how to take our next step.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has found that a lot of people are feeling like they don't know what to do, with all the fear and hesitance that comes from the lack of clarity. Rev. Bill points out that world and national events, plus local ones, can feel overwhelming, making us simply want to ignore it all. But it's important to pay enough attention so that when Divine guidance shows up we'll understand how to take our next step.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2285 Carol has found that a lot of people are feeling like they don't know what to do, with all the fear and hesitance that comes from the lack of clarity. Rev. Bill points out that world and national events, plus local ones, can feel overwhelming, making us simply want to ignore it all. But it's important to pay enough attention so that when Divine guidance shows up we'll understand how to take our next step.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No How and Why 17 17 202 202 How and Why full 7873fb52-3886-4811-9a1e-0811ddb90774 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da5617ef Rev. Bill is solo again, taking on a fundamental topic: We want to know why things happen, especially "bad" things that happen to us, or other "good" people. And when we do a prayer for something new and different, we want to know how it's going to come about. Rev. Bill explains that both questions ought to be off limits.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill is solo again, taking on a fundamental topic: We want to know why things happen, especially "bad" things that happen to us, or other "good" people. And when we do a prayer for something new and different, we want to know how it's going to come about. Rev. Bill explains that both questions ought to be off limits.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1853 Rev. Bill is solo again, taking on a fundamental topic: We want to know why things happen, especially "bad" things that happen to us, or other "good" people. And when we do a prayer for something new and different, we want to know how it's going to come about. Rev. Bill explains that both questions ought to be off limits.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Pivot 17 17 201 201 The Pivot full 3922e571-770c-46ef-9c95-542838c06aa7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be32413f The New Thought philosophy tells us we can "look a fact in the face and know something better". Rev. Bill is solo today, talking about one of his favorite topics - the Pivot. It's the specific technique we can use to overcome a tendency toward the experiences we've always had to invite something new, and wonderful.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The New Thought philosophy tells us we can "look a fact in the face and know something better". Rev. Bill is solo today, talking about one of his favorite topics - the Pivot. It's the specific technique we can use to overcome a tendency toward the experiences we've always had to invite something new, and wonderful.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1802 The New Thought philosophy tells us we can "look a fact in the face and know something better". Rev. Bill is solo today, talking about one of his favorite topics - the Pivot. It's the specific technique we can use to overcome a tendency toward the experiences we've always had to invite something new, and wonderful.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Power of Words 17 17 The Power of Words bonus 5a275b44-de51-420d-a638-25c356f140dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcd9f5af Carol points out that scripture says that Death and Life is in the power of the Word. She and Rev. Bill dive into the tremendous power of words, especially when they are focused and activated in a practical prayer. (Rebroadcast from episode 86 on 1/25/2023).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol points out that scripture says that Death and Life is in the power of the Word. She and Rev. Bill dive into the tremendous power of words, especially when they are focused and activated in a practical prayer. (Rebroadcast from episode 86 on 1/25/2023).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2416 Carol points out that scripture says that Death and Life is in the power of the Word. She and Rev. Bill dive into the tremendous power of words, especially when they are focused and activated in a practical prayer. (Rebroadcast from episode 86 on 1/25/2023).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Expansion 17 17 200 200 Expansion full b4853c8e-c08a-48fc-a9b1-3acbd0211262 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d033872f For the 200th episode, Carol wanted a topic that is especially intriguing and uplifting. More fundamental than growth, the Universe is expanding in all ways, so the conversation is about how we are expanding in our spirituality, too. Rev. Bill (as usual) takes the discussion back to the fundamental concept that we are already 100% spiritual, and what expands is our awareness of it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> For the 200th episode, Carol wanted a topic that is especially intriguing and uplifting. More fundamental than growth, the Universe is expanding in all ways, so the conversation is about how we are expanding in our spirituality, too. Rev. Bill (as usual) takes the discussion back to the fundamental concept that we are already 100% spiritual, and what expands is our awareness of it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2371 For the 200th episode, Carol wanted a topic that is especially intriguing and uplifting. More fundamental than growth, the Universe is expanding in all ways, so the conversation is about how we are expanding in our spirituality, too. Rev. Bill (as usual) takes the discussion back to the fundamental concept that we are already 100% spiritual, and what expands is our awareness of it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Intrusive Thoughts 17 17 199 199 Intrusive Thoughts full 69fb238f-7b76-40b2-9cb7-335945cfb755 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72d88371 A listener is having trouble with intrusive thoughts about tripping and falling, and is concerned that this repetitive mental activity could be drawing a problem into his life. Carol's experience is that the negative thoughts are coming from within, so the best place to start is an internal dialog to change the thoughts. Rev. Bill adds that it's not our thoughts that create our experience of life, but our beliefs. He suggests a technique to pivot from the undesired experience to what would be preferred instead.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A listener is having trouble with intrusive thoughts about tripping and falling, and is concerned that this repetitive mental activity could be drawing a problem into his life. Carol's experience is that the negative thoughts are coming from within, so the best place to start is an internal dialog to change the thoughts. Rev. Bill adds that it's not our thoughts that create our experience of life, but our beliefs. He suggests a technique to pivot from the undesired experience to what would be preferred instead.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2159 A listener is having trouble with intrusive thoughts about tripping and falling, and is concerned that this repetitive mental activity could be drawing a problem into his life. Carol's experience is that the negative thoughts are coming from within, so the best place to start is an internal dialog to change the thoughts. Rev. Bill adds that it's not our thoughts that create our experience of life, but our beliefs. He suggests a technique to pivot from the undesired experience to what would be preferred instead.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Artificial Intelligence 17 17 198 198 Artificial Intelligence full 1f25b704-49bc-4105-b51f-0afa86c87df4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5e1a448 Carol wants to talk about AI. Can it can enhance our expression or risk dulling our minds? She and Rev. Bill explore the rise of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on creativity, spirituality, and human thought. The conversation turns to AI-generated prayer, offering a fresh perspective on tradition, technology, and the soul of spiritual practice.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to talk about AI. Can it can enhance our expression or risk dulling our minds? She and Rev. Bill explore the rise of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on creativity, spirituality, and human thought. The conversation turns to AI-generated prayer, offering a fresh perspective on tradition, technology, and the soul of spiritual practice.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2745 Carol wants to talk about AI. Can it can enhance our expression or risk dulling our minds? She and Rev. Bill explore the rise of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on creativity, spirituality, and human thought. The conversation turns to AI-generated prayer, offering a fresh perspective on tradition, technology, and the soul of spiritual practice.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Humanizing God 17 17 197 197 Humanizing God full 0e40c9f9-382f-4c31-89ed-6f30715ea1f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3230b76 Carol has noticed that many people have a tendency to think of God in human terms, to anthropomorphize the Infinite. Rev. Bill has some ideas about why this happens, the two discuss the challenges and benefits of letting go of the idea of a Guy in the Sky.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has noticed that many people have a tendency to think of God in human terms, to anthropomorphize the Infinite. Rev. Bill has some ideas about why this happens, the two discuss the challenges and benefits of letting go of the idea of a Guy in the Sky.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2541 Carol has noticed that many people have a tendency to think of God in human terms, to anthropomorphize the Infinite. Rev. Bill has some ideas about why this happens, the two discuss the challenges and benefits of letting go of the idea of a Guy in the Sky.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No In God We Trust 17 17 196 196 In God We Trust full fe7b4ff1-d78c-4d05-b445-ef90d478c7f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6ce7607 Our money says "In God We Trust", and Carol thinks it shows that we all share a common belief that we're carrying with us at all times. Rev. Bill agrees, mostly, and points out that we can trust the Infinite to create according to our beliefs even when we don't like what we're believing in.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Our money says "In God We Trust", and Carol thinks it shows that we all share a common belief that we're carrying with us at all times. Rev. Bill agrees, mostly, and points out that we can trust the Infinite to create according to our beliefs even when we don't like what we're believing in.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2095 Our money says "In God We Trust", and Carol thinks it shows that we all share a common belief that we're carrying with us at all times. Rev. Bill agrees, mostly, and points out that we can trust the Infinite to create according to our beliefs even when we don't like what we're believing in.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Truth 17 17 195 195 Truth full fd3209c3-3683-418d-810d-55f7d570bf46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5242b3d5 Carol has been a leader in three different religious denominations, and has found one consistent element throughout, which is the hunger for truth - for what is true? Her answer suggests that each of us has what is true for us. Rev. Bill takes the New Thought perspective and goes back to the Ultimate Truth that there is ONLY God, showing up differently for/as each of us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been a leader in three different religious denominations, and has found one consistent element throughout, which is the hunger for truth - for what is true? Her answer suggests that each of us has what is true for us. Rev. Bill takes the New Thought perspective and goes back to the Ultimate Truth that there is ONLY God, showing up differently for/as each of us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2680 Carol has been a leader in three different religious denominations, and has found one consistent element throughout, which is the hunger for truth - for what is true? Her answer suggests that each of us has what is true for us. Rev. Bill takes the New Thought perspective and goes back to the Ultimate Truth that there is ONLY God, showing up differently for/as each of us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Principle 17 17 194 194 Principle full 2c032be1-6b9b-486d-80a8-5f5eb7edb591 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83efd51a Things happen - "bad things" - and Carol has found that people get paralyzed by fear that they'll get worse, or catastrophe will ensue. She and Rev. Bill explore how we can all turn to the Principles underlying the New Thought teaching, and the foundational source of the power of Practical Prayer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Things happen - "bad things" - and Carol has found that people get paralyzed by fear that they'll get worse, or catastrophe will ensue. She and Rev. Bill explore how we can all turn to the Principles underlying the New Thought teaching, and the foundational source of the power of Practical Prayer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2885 Things happen - "bad things" - and Carol has found that people get paralyzed by fear that they'll get worse, or catastrophe will ensue. She and Rev. Bill explore how we can all turn to the Principles underlying the New Thought teaching, and the foundational source of the power of Practical Prayer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Meditation 17 17 193 193 Meditation full 82ff2a44-aad2-4a7c-9d32-5755e457f87f https://share.transistor.fm/s/af336d72 People around Carol are insecure about meditation - afraid that they're going to do it wrong,that they'll choose the wrong technique, or an unsuitable teacher or guru, or that they won't be able to stay awake, or sit still, olr whatever. Rev. Bill reminds us that we can't figure it out ahead of time, so the thing to do is meditate, then see how it went, then either meditate that way again, or try it a different way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> People around Carol are insecure about meditation - afraid that they're going to do it wrong,that they'll choose the wrong technique, or an unsuitable teacher or guru, or that they won't be able to stay awake, or sit still, olr whatever. Rev. Bill reminds us that we can't figure it out ahead of time, so the thing to do is meditate, then see how it went, then either meditate that way again, or try it a different way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2721 People around Carol are insecure about meditation - afraid that they're going to do it wrong,that they'll choose the wrong technique, or an unsuitable teacher or guru, or that they won't be able to stay awake, or sit still, olr whatever. Rev. Bill reminds us that we can't figure it out ahead of time, so the thing to do is meditate, then see how it went, then either meditate that way again, or try it a different way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Sacred Contract 16 16 192 192 The Sacred Contract full 5d81b5bb-9bdc-48f7-91f6-bf16e5cee948 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e920ffe8 Carol has a notion of a Sacred Contract - an agreement we make as we begin our human lives about who we're here to be, and what we're here to do. Rev. Bill has a similar idea that we are born with a unique set of skills, abilities and possibilities, and our opportunity is to figure out what they are and how best to use them. They wholeheartedly agree that predestination, where we have no free will, is hogwash.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has a notion of a Sacred Contract - an agreement we make as we begin our human lives about who we're here to be, and what we're here to do. Rev. Bill has a similar idea that we are born with a unique set of skills, abilities and possibilities, and our opportunity is to figure out what they are and how best to use them. They wholeheartedly agree that predestination, where we have no free will, is hogwash.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2485 Carol has a notion of a Sacred Contract - an agreement we make as we begin our human lives about who we're here to be, and what we're here to do. Rev. Bill has a similar idea that we are born with a unique set of skills, abilities and possibilities, and our opportunity is to figure out what they are and how best to use them. They wholeheartedly agree that predestination, where we have no free will, is hogwash.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Prayer Works 16 16 191 191 Prayer Works full 520c8f4c-825d-41e7-bc41-1565d82c7b6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2e8d175 The reason for prayer is to change an experience we're having in life - a Practical Prayer works! Carol and Rev. Bill discuss the techniques, how different it is from "traditional" prayer, and the ways that their prayers have been yielding results in their lives.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The reason for prayer is to change an experience we're having in life - a Practical Prayer works! Carol and Rev. Bill discuss the techniques, how different it is from "traditional" prayer, and the ways that their prayers have been yielding results in their lives.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2397 The reason for prayer is to change an experience we're having in life - a Practical Prayer works! Carol and Rev. Bill discuss the techniques, how different it is from "traditional" prayer, and the ways that their prayers have been yielding results in their lives.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Affirmative Prayer or Other Kind of Prayer 16 16 190 190 Affirmative Prayer or Other Kind of Prayer full 6d061aa8-31b1-4e8a-9d5e-b1886f5f05fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/251e59dc Carol has found that New Thought has Affirmative Prayer, and Practical Prayer, as well as Affirmations and Realizations, and wants to know what the differences are. Rev. Bill takes a giant step back to discuss the differences between New Thought and other spiritual practices, then takes a running jump into Carol's question.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has found that New Thought has Affirmative Prayer, and Practical Prayer, as well as Affirmations and Realizations, and wants to know what the differences are. Rev. Bill takes a giant step back to discuss the differences between New Thought and other spiritual practices, then takes a running jump into Carol's question.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2787 Carol has found that New Thought has Affirmative Prayer, and Practical Prayer, as well as Affirmations and Realizations, and wants to know what the differences are. Rev. Bill takes a giant step back to discuss the differences between New Thought and other spiritual practices, then takes a running jump into Carol's question.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Synchronicities 16 16 189 189 Synchronicities full 5c875e09-5d30-43ef-b23e-7bb729f0fbbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/27333a97 People are talking to Carol about synchronicities, with certain sequences of numbers appearing over and over, and other indicators that there's more going on than meets the eye. Rev. Bill suggests that these "little happy coincidences" are indications of the "big happy coincidence", which is another version of the Creation Story of the Universe.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> People are talking to Carol about synchronicities, with certain sequences of numbers appearing over and over, and other indicators that there's more going on than meets the eye. Rev. Bill suggests that these "little happy coincidences" are indications of the "big happy coincidence", which is another version of the Creation Story of the Universe.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2861 People are talking to Carol about synchronicities, with certain sequences of numbers appearing over and over, and other indicators that there's more going on than meets the eye. Rev. Bill suggests that these "little happy coincidences" are indications of the "big happy coincidence", which is another version of the Creation Story of the Universe.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Personal Abundance 16 16 188 188 Personal Abundance full 5e75a664-c3d6-4b41-b766-3d26ffb5a0d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d742b697 Carol says that everyone wants abundance, but knows that we are pulling from a limitless sea of potential. The question is how we can connect with it, and experience it? Rev. Bill says that we can't pray for abundance, but instead get to align ourselves between the experience we desire and the Infinite Power that brings it into our lives.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol says that everyone wants abundance, but knows that we are pulling from a limitless sea of potential. The question is how we can connect with it, and experience it? Rev. Bill says that we can't pray for abundance, but instead get to align ourselves between the experience we desire and the Infinite Power that brings it into our lives.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2373 Carol says that everyone wants abundance, but knows that we are pulling from a limitless sea of potential. The question is how we can connect with it, and experience it? Rev. Bill says that we can't pray for abundance, but instead get to align ourselves between the experience we desire and the Infinite Power that brings it into our lives.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Individualized or Separate 16 16 187 187 Individualized or Separate full a022ffe6-0376-48cf-b2d5-2386c6dcb181 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88208524 Carol has noticed what seems like a discrepancy in the New Thought philosophy - that we are individulized expressions of the One Divine Presence, but there is no separation. Rev. Bill jumps in with examples that include lifting our hands, raindrops and rainbows.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has noticed what seems like a discrepancy in the New Thought philosophy - that we are individulized expressions of the One Divine Presence, but there is no separation. Rev. Bill jumps in with examples that include lifting our hands, raindrops and rainbows.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2617 Carol has noticed what seems like a discrepancy in the New Thought philosophy - that we are individulized expressions of the One Divine Presence, but there is no separation. Rev. Bill jumps in with examples that include lifting our hands, raindrops and rainbows.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Gods Will and Our Purpose 16 16 186 186 Gods Will and Our Purpose full 6e007b83-4238-4150-bfb2-fdf44f74a112 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f63b385 There have always been difficult times, and Carol reminds us that even in the midst of good times we can experience difficulty. Rev. Bill notes that events are currently moving very quickly, and that there will - somehow - be a process of re-balancing. Our challenge is to keep ourselves balanced while the process unfolds.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> There have always been difficult times, and Carol reminds us that even in the midst of good times we can experience difficulty. Rev. Bill notes that events are currently moving very quickly, and that there will - somehow - be a process of re-balancing. Our challenge is to keep ourselves balanced while the process unfolds.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2447 There have always been difficult times, and Carol reminds us that even in the midst of good times we can experience difficulty. Rev. Bill notes that events are currently moving very quickly, and that there will - somehow - be a process of re-balancing. Our challenge is to keep ourselves balanced while the process unfolds.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spiritual Practice 16 16 Spiritual Practice bonus 390a3279-5f2d-4019-aab3-96ccd7b35f97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3d74ead 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 that everyone is free to attend to life at the experiential level, or develop a practice to cultivate a deeper awareness of our spiritual nature.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> 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 that everyone is free to attend to life at the experiential level, or develop a practice to cultivate a deeper awareness of our spiritual nature.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2244 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 that everyone is free to attend to life at the experiential level, or develop a practice to cultivate a deeper awareness of our spiritual nature.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Duality, or Non? 16 16 185 185 Duality, or Non? full 17af7273-1fed-4a31-a87d-f4f96140e625 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80b49a68 Carol has found that the idea of "oneness" can be a heavy lift for people coming into the New Thought philosophy. Non-duality is easy, because it means the same thing as oneness. But where did the notion of duality come from in the first place? Rev. Bill describes how our perspective on the world and sense of duality comes at us through all five senses.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has found that the idea of "oneness" can be a heavy lift for people coming into the New Thought philosophy. Non-duality is easy, because it means the same thing as oneness. But where did the notion of duality come from in the first place? Rev. Bill describes how our perspective on the world and sense of duality comes at us through all five senses.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2787 Carol has found that the idea of "oneness" can be a heavy lift for people coming into the New Thought philosophy. Non-duality is easy, because it means the same thing as oneness. But where did the notion of duality come from in the first place? Rev. Bill describes how our perspective on the world and sense of duality comes at us through all five senses.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Know Something Better 16 16 184 184 Know Something Better full f7d21f89-0548-438a-ab6d-ad2f33115437 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3519b3f7 People have more and more been reaching out to Carol in distress over the challengin times we live in. She's pretty calm about it, but brought the topic up for deeper discussion. Rev. Bill notes that "challenging times" happen all the time, and reminds us that we are able to look the "facts" in the face and know something better.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> People have more and more been reaching out to Carol in distress over the challengin times we live in. She's pretty calm about it, but brought the topic up for deeper discussion. Rev. Bill notes that "challenging times" happen all the time, and reminds us that we are able to look the "facts" in the face and know something better.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2145 People have more and more been reaching out to Carol in distress over the challengin times we live in. She's pretty calm about it, but brought the topic up for deeper discussion. Rev. Bill notes that "challenging times" happen all the time, and reminds us that we are able to look the "facts" in the face and know something better.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Waiting on a Miracle 16 16 183 183 Waiting on a Miracle full f410fd1f-d92b-4091-9028-354b8a21e455 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89d15022 Carol notes that when a "miracle" happens, it might have been in the works for many years, and seems miraculous because we didn't see it coming. Rev. Bill agrees, suggesting that the "miracle" might not just be love at first sight, but the meeting and enduring friendship with the person who invited you to the party where the miracle happened.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol notes that when a "miracle" happens, it might have been in the works for many years, and seems miraculous because we didn't see it coming. Rev. Bill agrees, suggesting that the "miracle" might not just be love at first sight, but the meeting and enduring friendship with the person who invited you to the party where the miracle happened.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2051 Carol notes that when a "miracle" happens, it might have been in the works for many years, and seems miraculous because we didn't see it coming. Rev. Bill agrees, suggesting that the "miracle" might not just be love at first sight, but the meeting and enduring friendship with the person who invited you to the party where the miracle happened.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Getting a Grip on Ego 16 16 182 182 Getting a Grip on Ego full 5a937023-dc3f-4695-a73f-63d7ca037888 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51ae6119 Carol believes that ego is key to our success, and also drives our failures and frustrations. Rev. Bill suggests that there's a difference between controlling our ego and not letting our ego control us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol believes that ego is key to our success, and also drives our failures and frustrations. Rev. Bill suggests that there's a difference between controlling our ego and not letting our ego control us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2267 Carol believes that ego is key to our success, and also drives our failures and frustrations. Rev. Bill suggests that there's a difference between controlling our ego and not letting our ego control us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Miracles 16 16 181 181 Miracles full 32717d1b-4e0f-4aef-a9e9-12ffd621c9c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e0d7643 Carol asks, "Is everything a miracle? Or is nothing a miracle?" Rev. Bill says the answer is "yes," and the discussion proceeds with the idea that the miracle of life and all of Creation depends on how you look at it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol asks, "Is everything a miracle? Or is nothing a miracle?" Rev. Bill says the answer is "yes," and the discussion proceeds with the idea that the miracle of life and all of Creation depends on how you look at it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2263 Carol asks, "Is everything a miracle? Or is nothing a miracle?" Rev. Bill says the answer is "yes," and the discussion proceeds with the idea that the miracle of life and all of Creation depends on how you look at it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Simple, But Not Easy 15 15 180 180 Simple, But Not Easy full dcad8c1c-3ed9-48fc-8107-63179251d0a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59ecb83d Rev. Bill is solo in this episode. He talks about the the simplicty of Practical Prayer, and how that simplicity contrasts with the complexity of actually practicing with it in our day to day life. Transformation is at hand, but might require some diligence on our part!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill is solo in this episode. He talks about the the simplicty of Practical Prayer, and how that simplicity contrasts with the complexity of actually practicing with it in our day to day life. Transformation is at hand, but might require some diligence on our part!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2027 Rev. Bill is solo in this episode. He talks about the the simplicty of Practical Prayer, and how that simplicity contrasts with the complexity of actually practicing with it in our day to day life. Transformation is at hand, but might require some diligence on our part!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Time and Vocabulary 15 15 179 179 Time and Vocabulary full 8f1e9b85-4523-4a59-8259-bef8b385ee56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/764242fa Time seems to be moving SO quickly to Carol and those around her. Changes that used to take ten years now happen in two years, or even faster. How do we maintain our center? Rev. Bill offers perspective on the ways that the changes are not just disruptive, but open up new avenues for good.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Time seems to be moving SO quickly to Carol and those around her. Changes that used to take ten years now happen in two years, or even faster. How do we maintain our center? Rev. Bill offers perspective on the ways that the changes are not just disruptive, but open up new avenues for good.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2607 Time seems to be moving SO quickly to Carol and those around her. Changes that used to take ten years now happen in two years, or even faster. How do we maintain our center? Rev. Bill offers perspective on the ways that the changes are not just disruptive, but open up new avenues for good.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Heaven & Hell 15 15 178 178 Heaven & Hell full 7168a5d7-73b2-4965-aa05-7b31ddd1f090 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d68c2c6d The ideas of Hell and Heaven saturate traditional religion, and Carol wants Rev. Bill's perspective. He breaks the conversation down into three facets - what Heaven and Hell are, where you're going, who gets to say where you're going, and why.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The ideas of Hell and Heaven saturate traditional religion, and Carol wants Rev. Bill's perspective. He breaks the conversation down into three facets - what Heaven and Hell are, where you're going, who gets to say where you're going, and why.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2489 The ideas of Hell and Heaven saturate traditional religion, and Carol wants Rev. Bill's perspective. He breaks the conversation down into three facets - what Heaven and Hell are, where you're going, who gets to say where you're going, and why.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No We Don't Manifest Anything 15 15 177 177 We Don't Manifest Anything full d76d59b6-273c-453b-9409-bbe6e13323e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb11c91f Carol is intrigued by Rev. Bill's claim a few episodes back that "we don't manifest anything." There are clearly a LOT of people busy doing Manifesting work of all sorts. so she wants to know what the heck he's talking about. The conversation turns to "Theolocation", a new term coined by Bill to help explain it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol is intrigued by Rev. Bill's claim a few episodes back that "we don't manifest anything." There are clearly a LOT of people busy doing Manifesting work of all sorts. so she wants to know what the heck he's talking about. The conversation turns to "Theolocation", a new term coined by Bill to help explain it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2403 Carol is intrigued by Rev. Bill's claim a few episodes back that "we don't manifest anything." There are clearly a LOT of people busy doing Manifesting work of all sorts. so she wants to know what the heck he's talking about. The conversation turns to "Theolocation", a new term coined by Bill to help explain it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Wealth, Prosperity and Abundance 15 15 176 176 Wealth, Prosperity and Abundance full 36ab0813-4b14-4a8a-863e-9005795523e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d87a9fd Some people around Carol have been using the words wealth, prosperity and abundance as three ways to say the same thing. The are different, and Rev. Bill explains that Abundance is an aspect of God while the other two are descriptions of the ways that we can experience life.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Some people around Carol have been using the words wealth, prosperity and abundance as three ways to say the same thing. The are different, and Rev. Bill explains that Abundance is an aspect of God while the other two are descriptions of the ways that we can experience life.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2269 Some people around Carol have been using the words wealth, prosperity and abundance as three ways to say the same thing. The are different, and Rev. Bill explains that Abundance is an aspect of God while the other two are descriptions of the ways that we can experience life.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Subliminal Influences 15 15 175 175 Subliminal Influences full 6c41fee2-2422-4552-ad55-e9e3be16683e https://share.transistor.fm/s/84cd736c Carol has a lifelong love of music, and is aware of the possibility for messages to be hidden within. There are other ways we can be influenced without our specific awareness. Rev. Bill dives into the topic, with stories along the way of meditation, hypnosis, and gardening.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has a lifelong love of music, and is aware of the possibility for messages to be hidden within. There are other ways we can be influenced without our specific awareness. Rev. Bill dives into the topic, with stories along the way of meditation, hypnosis, and gardening.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2445 Carol has a lifelong love of music, and is aware of the possibility for messages to be hidden within. There are other ways we can be influenced without our specific awareness. Rev. Bill dives into the topic, with stories along the way of meditation, hypnosis, and gardening.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Outlining 15 15 174 174 Outlining full be2fe02b-d93e-40b0-adca-d930add30a6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe5c060e Carol has come across the notion of "outlining", which is different in the bible than the way it's addressed by Emmet Fox, and other visionaries of New Thought. Rev. Bill describes outlining as our tendency to identify what we want AND the process by which we expect to get it. It's like wanting a work of art but giving the Infinite a color-by-numbers canvas that severely limits our possibilities.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has come across the notion of "outlining", which is different in the bible than the way it's addressed by Emmet Fox, and other visionaries of New Thought. Rev. Bill describes outlining as our tendency to identify what we want AND the process by which we expect to get it. It's like wanting a work of art but giving the Infinite a color-by-numbers canvas that severely limits our possibilities.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2805 Carol has come across the notion of "outlining", which is different in the bible than the way it's addressed by Emmet Fox, and other visionaries of New Thought. Rev. Bill describes outlining as our tendency to identify what we want AND the process by which we expect to get it. It's like wanting a work of art but giving the Infinite a color-by-numbers canvas that severely limits our possibilities.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Masks 15 15 173 173 Masks full ece1f09e-d012-472f-a2bb-6dd859dd3f49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54b528d6 In watching the little kids at Halloween, Carol gave thought to the masks we wear, the roles we play, and how we present ourselves differently to different groups at various times. Rev. Bill brings in the ideas of appropriateness, and authenticity, noting that we can engage differently at different times without hiding our true selves.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In watching the little kids at Halloween, Carol gave thought to the masks we wear, the roles we play, and how we present ourselves differently to different groups at various times. Rev. Bill brings in the ideas of appropriateness, and authenticity, noting that we can engage differently at different times without hiding our true selves.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2936 In watching the little kids at Halloween, Carol gave thought to the masks we wear, the roles we play, and how we present ourselves differently to different groups at various times. Rev. Bill brings in the ideas of appropriateness, and authenticity, noting that we can engage differently at different times without hiding our true selves.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Metaphysics at Starbucks 15 15 172 172 Metaphysics at Starbucks full 253e4071-aec5-4bb7-957f-f6916e1ad93c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d98a5ae1 After more than 170 weekly podcast episodes and a friendship that started during the pandemic, Carol and Rev. Bill FINALLY met in person. The meeting brought out old ways of thinking and fresh new ways to misunderstand what was happening. The two dig into the experience, and the metaphysics behind it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> After more than 170 weekly podcast episodes and a friendship that started during the pandemic, Carol and Rev. Bill FINALLY met in person. The meeting brought out old ways of thinking and fresh new ways to misunderstand what was happening. The two dig into the experience, and the metaphysics behind it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2498 After more than 170 weekly podcast episodes and a friendship that started during the pandemic, Carol and Rev. Bill FINALLY met in person. The meeting brought out old ways of thinking and fresh new ways to misunderstand what was happening. The two dig into the experience, and the metaphysics behind it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Manifestation and Divine Timing 15 15 171 171 Manifestation and Divine Timing full 4d16c7b1-6756-4129-bdd7-4771beaafd17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6227763 Carol notes that there are two concepts, one of of Manifesting... repeating affirmations to create a change in our lives, and one of Divine Timing, in which a power and intelligence way beyond ours is bringing things together. She urges Rev. Bill to point out whether they're connected, and how they work for us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol notes that there are two concepts, one of of Manifesting... repeating affirmations to create a change in our lives, and one of Divine Timing, in which a power and intelligence way beyond ours is bringing things together. She urges Rev. Bill to point out whether they're connected, and how they work for us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2479 Carol notes that there are two concepts, one of of Manifesting... repeating affirmations to create a change in our lives, and one of Divine Timing, in which a power and intelligence way beyond ours is bringing things together. She urges Rev. Bill to point out whether they're connected, and how they work for us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Evolving Consciousness 15 15 170 170 Evolving Consciousness full 80651468-b20b-4732-b880-15aba8f5a17d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f91a7888 Carol points out that "evolution just happens - you don't get to vote," and that people around her are resistant to change, even though it's going to happen anyhow. Rev. Bill points out that even when nothing changes, there is still newness and change happening. Just try taking one great breath that will last forever!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol points out that "evolution just happens - you don't get to vote," and that people around her are resistant to change, even though it's going to happen anyhow. Rev. Bill points out that even when nothing changes, there is still newness and change happening. Just try taking one great breath that will last forever!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2541 Carol points out that "evolution just happens - you don't get to vote," and that people around her are resistant to change, even though it's going to happen anyhow. Rev. Bill points out that even when nothing changes, there is still newness and change happening. Just try taking one great breath that will last forever!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spirituality not Religion 15 15 169 169 Spirituality not Religion full 1173b83c-71f8-4e56-8d2a-f57f5d4320d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba705db9 Carol says that religion is dos and don'ts and dogma, brought together with judgement. She believes that spirituality lies beneath it, and can get lost. Rev. Bill agrees, and compares the difference to the ways that we learn to dance.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol says that religion is dos and don'ts and dogma, brought together with judgement. She believes that spirituality lies beneath it, and can get lost. Rev. Bill agrees, and compares the difference to the ways that we learn to dance.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2920 Carol says that religion is dos and don'ts and dogma, brought together with judgement. She believes that spirituality lies beneath it, and can get lost. Rev. Bill agrees, and compares the difference to the ways that we learn to dance.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Perfectionism and Purposefulness 14 14 168 168 Perfectionism and Purposefulness full a3d4fdac-a3a4-477f-b9c9-03a2934b5d67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6def9707 Carol has become increasingly aware of the difference between being purposeful, and perfectionism, and the ways that people can deny the presence of the Divine in daily activities. Rev. Bill shares his background as a recovering perfectionist, along with insight about what else shows up when we let go of having the answer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has become increasingly aware of the difference between being purposeful, and perfectionism, and the ways that people can deny the presence of the Divine in daily activities. Rev. Bill shares his background as a recovering perfectionist, along with insight about what else shows up when we let go of having the answer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2437 Carol has become increasingly aware of the difference between being purposeful, and perfectionism, and the ways that people can deny the presence of the Divine in daily activities. Rev. Bill shares his background as a recovering perfectionist, along with insight about what else shows up when we let go of having the answer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Manifestation & Feeling 14 14 167 167 Manifestation & Feeling full 2f314370-31ba-492d-8d55-c414a760e4a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6887c3e6 It's a double-topic as Carol brings up the disconnect between our feelings and the "serious" nature of our intention-setting and Creative nature. Rev. Bill confirms that our intentions are fired by our feelings, and the importance of belief and enthusiasm in the change that we're inviting.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> It's a double-topic as Carol brings up the disconnect between our feelings and the "serious" nature of our intention-setting and Creative nature. Rev. Bill confirms that our intentions are fired by our feelings, and the importance of belief and enthusiasm in the change that we're inviting.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2557 It's a double-topic as Carol brings up the disconnect between our feelings and the "serious" nature of our intention-setting and Creative nature. Rev. Bill confirms that our intentions are fired by our feelings, and the importance of belief and enthusiasm in the change that we're inviting.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Interrupting Karma 14 14 166 166 Interrupting Karma full 886ca139-e9e2-409e-aaac-62336fb8590d https://share.transistor.fm/s/81a28ef9 What goes around comes around... karma... You reap what you sow.Carol has found that Traditional Religion includes this idea, but doesn't spend much time talking about it. Rev. Bill explains the New Thought perspective, and how it is a natural expression of the same creative process that is always at work.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> What goes around comes around... karma... You reap what you sow.Carol has found that Traditional Religion includes this idea, but doesn't spend much time talking about it. Rev. Bill explains the New Thought perspective, and how it is a natural expression of the same creative process that is always at work.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2599 What goes around comes around... karma... You reap what you sow.Carol has found that Traditional Religion includes this idea, but doesn't spend much time talking about it. Rev. Bill explains the New Thought perspective, and how it is a natural expression of the same creative process that is always at work.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Does God Have a Plan? 14 14 Does God Have a Plan? bonus ad08754b-eead-4f78-88de-d12075b212e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7203f456 This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 34 from January 2022

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 abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 34 from January 2022

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 abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2488 This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 34 from January 2022

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 abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Meditation 14 14 165 165 Meditation full ee00fc3a-2906-48f9-84e6-e099637dda37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf863585 In her early days in traditional religion, Carol was given a specific, standard technique for meditation. Over the years, the guidance on How to Meditate has changed. Rev. Bill describes the goal and purpose of meditation, and the idea that any technique that gets to the goal is valid and worthwhile.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In her early days in traditional religion, Carol was given a specific, standard technique for meditation. Over the years, the guidance on How to Meditate has changed. Rev. Bill describes the goal and purpose of meditation, and the idea that any technique that gets to the goal is valid and worthwhile.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2353 In her early days in traditional religion, Carol was given a specific, standard technique for meditation. Over the years, the guidance on How to Meditate has changed. Rev. Bill describes the goal and purpose of meditation, and the idea that any technique that gets to the goal is valid and worthwhile.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Difference Between Traditional and Practical Prayer 14 14 164 164 The Difference Between Traditional and Practical Prayer full 9050d18b-9bc5-4392-9f3a-9a70193b3d20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4539bae Both Carol and Rev. Bill got the idea to revisit this topic from the early episodes of the podcast. It's partly to re-establish this important idea, but even more importantly to share the evolution and growth in understanding that each has been through in the years since beginning the partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Both Carol and Rev. Bill got the idea to revisit this topic from the early episodes of the podcast. It's partly to re-establish this important idea, but even more importantly to share the evolution and growth in understanding that each has been through in the years since beginning the partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2452 Both Carol and Rev. Bill got the idea to revisit this topic from the early episodes of the podcast. It's partly to re-establish this important idea, but even more importantly to share the evolution and growth in understanding that each has been through in the years since beginning the partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Evolution 14 14 163 163 Evolution full fef4fe0f-8c5f-44a7-be3c-5f3081dcc37a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0118b5c Carol was surprised by a conversation with a colleague who is intent on growing their organization the same way that would have been done before COVID. She's wondering about whether our thinking has to evolve when circumstances change. Rev. Bill points out that every change - and every moment - is an invitation for a new idea.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol was surprised by a conversation with a colleague who is intent on growing their organization the same way that would have been done before COVID. She's wondering about whether our thinking has to evolve when circumstances change. Rev. Bill points out that every change - and every moment - is an invitation for a new idea.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2641 Carol was surprised by a conversation with a colleague who is intent on growing their organization the same way that would have been done before COVID. She's wondering about whether our thinking has to evolve when circumstances change. Rev. Bill points out that every change - and every moment - is an invitation for a new idea.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Who Am I Praying To? 14 14 162 162 Who Am I Praying To? full f3b764ee-ab52-4e44-b5ab-3cb926281178 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ec24216 Since her first days of studying Practical Prayer, Carol questioned who it is that she was praying to. This is one of the elements that sets Practical Prayer apart from the traditional prayer with which she was familiar. Rev. Bill brings up creation stories, trees, and other metaphors to help her understand that it's not so much "who" but "where."

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Since her first days of studying Practical Prayer, Carol questioned who it is that she was praying to. This is one of the elements that sets Practical Prayer apart from the traditional prayer with which she was familiar. Rev. Bill brings up creation stories, trees, and other metaphors to help her understand that it's not so much "who" but "where."

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2505 Since her first days of studying Practical Prayer, Carol questioned who it is that she was praying to. This is one of the elements that sets Practical Prayer apart from the traditional prayer with which she was familiar. Rev. Bill brings up creation stories, trees, and other metaphors to help her understand that it's not so much "who" but "where."

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Religious and Spiritual Friends 14 14 161 161 Religious and Spiritual Friends full ec16f94b-19a8-4c25-890d-1f95952a5c52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60dde769 Carol's experience with old friends from her days in traditional religion has made her notice that some are inclined toward judgement and even rejection when she talks about her new perspective. Rev. Bill suggests that this could be an assumption - a person's unspoken desire to know that someone agrees with their world-view and beliefs before being willing to engage in a relationship.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol's experience with old friends from her days in traditional religion has made her notice that some are inclined toward judgement and even rejection when she talks about her new perspective. Rev. Bill suggests that this could be an assumption - a person's unspoken desire to know that someone agrees with their world-view and beliefs before being willing to engage in a relationship.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2505 Carol's experience with old friends from her days in traditional religion has made her notice that some are inclined toward judgement and even rejection when she talks about her new perspective. Rev. Bill suggests that this could be an assumption - a person's unspoken desire to know that someone agrees with their world-view and beliefs before being willing to engage in a relationship.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Manifestation 14 14 160 160 Manifestation full 5780442c-72e9-4b1c-9e42-2cb1e993e3b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2df1c7fd Carol is interested in what happens when our use of the Creative process works wonderfully to create new experiences like magic, and then suddenly stops working. Rev. Bill brings it to a broader context, noting that the transformation happens not because we want it to happen, but because we truly believe that it can.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol is interested in what happens when our use of the Creative process works wonderfully to create new experiences like magic, and then suddenly stops working. Rev. Bill brings it to a broader context, noting that the transformation happens not because we want it to happen, but because we truly believe that it can.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 3391 Carol is interested in what happens when our use of the Creative process works wonderfully to create new experiences like magic, and then suddenly stops working. Rev. Bill brings it to a broader context, noting that the transformation happens not because we want it to happen, but because we truly believe that it can.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Healing and Medicine 14 14 Healing and Medicine bonus 64c8c4c5-9312-487e-abb9-db0f8f8bf52f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c951d90b 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 faith, and why one doesn't supersede another. (Rebroadcast of Episode #54 on 6/15/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> 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 faith, and why one doesn't supersede another. (Rebroadcast of Episode #54 on 6/15/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2383 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 faith, and why one doesn't supersede another. (Rebroadcast of Episode #54 on 6/15/2022)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No One Thing, Many Ways 14 14 159 159 One Thing, Many Ways full 92397081-d121-428f-9a08-2cc47fdbfa85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b131e9ad Carol recalls reading Ralph Waldo Emerson when she was very young, and then re-encountering it later to discover that his ideas apply - again - to what's going on today. She and Rev. Bill discuss the ways we can address these "new thought" ideas with people who think in a different way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol recalls reading Ralph Waldo Emerson when she was very young, and then re-encountering it later to discover that his ideas apply - again - to what's going on today. She and Rev. Bill discuss the ways we can address these "new thought" ideas with people who think in a different way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2561 Carol recalls reading Ralph Waldo Emerson when she was very young, and then re-encountering it later to discover that his ideas apply - again - to what's going on today. She and Rev. Bill discuss the ways we can address these "new thought" ideas with people who think in a different way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Inadvertent Suggestions 14 14 158 158 Inadvertent Suggestions full 6ff51270-d4b6-4b4d-a2da-60c880414cd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/189458a9 Carol found herself telling people that after the age of 50, their experiences will be repeats of previous experiences. Then she found that she was experiences an uncomfortable number of repeats. Rev. Bill helps unpack what's going on, and how to use creative words in a helpful and uplifting way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol found herself telling people that after the age of 50, their experiences will be repeats of previous experiences. Then she found that she was experiences an uncomfortable number of repeats. Rev. Bill helps unpack what's going on, and how to use creative words in a helpful and uplifting way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2261 Carol found herself telling people that after the age of 50, their experiences will be repeats of previous experiences. Then she found that she was experiences an uncomfortable number of repeats. Rev. Bill helps unpack what's going on, and how to use creative words in a helpful and uplifting way.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Prayers for Emotional Wholeness 14 14 157 157 Prayers for Emotional Wholeness full 229678dc-4f1e-4613-bf43-f96a70695f34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/624e13d8 The fundamental notion of "God is all there is" has been coming up for Carol, especially as people consider the idea of putting their self-care and spiritual practice on a summer hiatus. Rev. Bill discusses why that insight - really understanding the naturte of Oneness- is a transformational understanding for people as they dive into the New Thought teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The fundamental notion of "God is all there is" has been coming up for Carol, especially as people consider the idea of putting their self-care and spiritual practice on a summer hiatus. Rev. Bill discusses why that insight - really understanding the naturte of Oneness- is a transformational understanding for people as they dive into the New Thought teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2293 The fundamental notion of "God is all there is" has been coming up for Carol, especially as people consider the idea of putting their self-care and spiritual practice on a summer hiatus. Rev. Bill discusses why that insight - really understanding the naturte of Oneness- is a transformational understanding for people as they dive into the New Thought teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Getting Started with Practical Prayer 13 13 Getting Started with Practical Prayer bonus 92033a6a-93e9-4e58-be8b-63b6e0575c28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecb8ea4e As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that it works, and using our newfound confidence to build from there. (Recast from 10/13/2021)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that it works, and using our newfound confidence to build from there. (Recast from 10/13/2021)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2398 As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that it works, and using our newfound confidence to build from there. (Recast from 10/13/2021)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Praying for Others 13 13 156 156 Praying for Others full a1d92a23-47eb-4d6e-92b3-49d184ed7ed4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c01d28d Carol explains that people asking for prayer has always felt a bit awkward, for a number of reasons. Rev. Bill explains the power of Practical Prayer done by another person trained in the practice can provide powerful healing - as good as the requester can imagine, and maybe even a bit better.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol explains that people asking for prayer has always felt a bit awkward, for a number of reasons. Rev. Bill explains the power of Practical Prayer done by another person trained in the practice can provide powerful healing - as good as the requester can imagine, and maybe even a bit better.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2613 Carol explains that people asking for prayer has always felt a bit awkward, for a number of reasons. Rev. Bill explains the power of Practical Prayer done by another person trained in the practice can provide powerful healing - as good as the requester can imagine, and maybe even a bit better.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Relationships 13 13 155 155 Relationships full 9b059aff-f67f-4cee-8a82-ade3a74895ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/7efe230c Carol claims to have an "interesting" family dynamic that makes people immediately comfortable with her. A recent experience showed that the comfort is much deeper than she thought. Rev. Bill helps to describe the spiritual context that allows Love to lead, bringing comfort and alignment even when we don't expect it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol claims to have an "interesting" family dynamic that makes people immediately comfortable with her. A recent experience showed that the comfort is much deeper than she thought. Rev. Bill helps to describe the spiritual context that allows Love to lead, bringing comfort and alignment even when we don't expect it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2453 Carol claims to have an "interesting" family dynamic that makes people immediately comfortable with her. A recent experience showed that the comfort is much deeper than she thought. Rev. Bill helps to describe the spiritual context that allows Love to lead, bringing comfort and alignment even when we don't expect it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Being in the Flow 13 13 154 154 Being in the Flow full aa7b8049-3a72-4a88-b30e-c466c48c6aaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/170f2564 Rev. Bill has been facing delays and frustration all day, to the point of starting the podcast session a half-hour late. He and Carol discuss the metaphysical aspect of turning away from the events of the day and opening to the Divine flow that's always at hand.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill has been facing delays and frustration all day, to the point of starting the podcast session a half-hour late. He and Carol discuss the metaphysical aspect of turning away from the events of the day and opening to the Divine flow that's always at hand.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2095 Rev. Bill has been facing delays and frustration all day, to the point of starting the podcast session a half-hour late. He and Carol discuss the metaphysical aspect of turning away from the events of the day and opening to the Divine flow that's always at hand.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No God Always Says Yes 13 13 God Always Says Yes bonus 4e16d54c-b107-4ce8-a828-99b727c78957 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b70de8d5 Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. (Recast from 9/22/2021)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. (Recast from 9/22/2021)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2744 Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. (Recast from 9/22/2021)

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No What We Resist Persists 13 13 153 153 What We Resist Persists full df86266e-938f-4f6d-a82f-c1cd3777a061 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be364ecd Carol quotes a Buddhist teaching, which says "when you experience an experience, it comes and goes. When you resist an experience, it persists." Rev. Bill dives into the metaphysics, and the two explore why this happens, and what it's all about.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol quotes a Buddhist teaching, which says "when you experience an experience, it comes and goes. When you resist an experience, it persists." Rev. Bill dives into the metaphysics, and the two explore why this happens, and what it's all about.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2467 Carol quotes a Buddhist teaching, which says "when you experience an experience, it comes and goes. When you resist an experience, it persists." Rev. Bill dives into the metaphysics, and the two explore why this happens, and what it's all about.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Living a Prayer 13 13 152 152 Living a Prayer full b0c19d1e-6cfd-4041-8f94-7f843bf2add2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd89ea4b "It is with great gratitude for this Goodness that I speak this word of Truth, knowing that it is made manifest without hesitation." Carol is captivated by the end of this prayer for Harmony and Balance from Rev. Bill's "Practical Prayer" book (p.16). The two spend the episode discussing the meaning, the nuance, and the manifestation.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> "It is with great gratitude for this Goodness that I speak this word of Truth, knowing that it is made manifest without hesitation." Carol is captivated by the end of this prayer for Harmony and Balance from Rev. Bill's "Practical Prayer" book (p.16). The two spend the episode discussing the meaning, the nuance, and the manifestation.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2591 "It is with great gratitude for this Goodness that I speak this word of Truth, knowing that it is made manifest without hesitation." Carol is captivated by the end of this prayer for Harmony and Balance from Rev. Bill's "Practical Prayer" book (p.16). The two spend the episode discussing the meaning, the nuance, and the manifestation.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Stealth Prayer and God Prayer 13 13 151 151 Stealth Prayer and God Prayer full 711c41e0-d7c5-45de-9f4b-1e1f0a71f27e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5ad0885 The methodical exploration of the steps of a Practical Prayer continues with two of the prayers from Rev. Bill's Practical Prayer for Real Results book that made a huge initial impression on Carol. They are both prayers for a perfect meeting. One uses spiritual "God" language, and the other uses "stealth" language that's appropriate for a business meeting or any non-spiritual activity.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The methodical exploration of the steps of a Practical Prayer continues with two of the prayers from Rev. Bill's Practical Prayer for Real Results book that made a huge initial impression on Carol. They are both prayers for a perfect meeting. One uses spiritual "God" language, and the other uses "stealth" language that's appropriate for a business meeting or any non-spiritual activity.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2609 The methodical exploration of the steps of a Practical Prayer continues with two of the prayers from Rev. Bill's Practical Prayer for Real Results book that made a huge initial impression on Carol. They are both prayers for a perfect meeting. One uses spiritual "God" language, and the other uses "stealth" language that's appropriate for a business meeting or any non-spiritual activity.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No One Step at a Time 13 13 150 150 One Step at a Time full 4654626b-a92d-4c33-96ec-f7b792f1e0a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d439b294 Carol takes us back to the basics, with the idea to step through each of the steps of a Practical Prayer with an explanation of what's going on in each one. She and Rev. Bill settle on "Money to Spend, Share and Save" one of the prayers for financial prosperity from the "Practical Prayer for Real Results" book.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol takes us back to the basics, with the idea to step through each of the steps of a Practical Prayer with an explanation of what's going on in each one. She and Rev. Bill settle on "Money to Spend, Share and Save" one of the prayers for financial prosperity from the "Practical Prayer for Real Results" book.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 3171 Carol takes us back to the basics, with the idea to step through each of the steps of a Practical Prayer with an explanation of what's going on in each one. She and Rev. Bill settle on "Money to Spend, Share and Save" one of the prayers for financial prosperity from the "Practical Prayer for Real Results" book.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Awakening 13 13 149 149 Awakening full 49c2eb7b-58ad-4801-b1a5-f93bdede9b32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0ce163b Carol wants to know what Rev. Bill thinks about "Awakening", or people who say they're awakened. There is also a question of whether awakening is an event or a process. The conversation evolves to include being saved, being woke, and being empathetic.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to know what Rev. Bill thinks about "Awakening", or people who say they're awakened. There is also a question of whether awakening is an event or a process. The conversation evolves to include being saved, being woke, and being empathetic.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2573 Carol wants to know what Rev. Bill thinks about "Awakening", or people who say they're awakened. There is also a question of whether awakening is an event or a process. The conversation evolves to include being saved, being woke, and being empathetic.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Eclipse Earthquake and A.I. 13 13 148 148 Eclipse Earthquake and A.I. full 835fcc1d-4ca7-4f84-9972-805534c742d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/068a25db Things happen, and then we have an experience, engagement and understanding of them. Rev. Bill observes that this is the way New Thought works. He and Carol explore the way this has played out in recent days with a rare northeastern earthquake, and a solar eclipse, among other things.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Things happen, and then we have an experience, engagement and understanding of them. Rev. Bill observes that this is the way New Thought works. He and Carol explore the way this has played out in recent days with a rare northeastern earthquake, and a solar eclipse, among other things.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2550 Things happen, and then we have an experience, engagement and understanding of them. Rev. Bill observes that this is the way New Thought works. He and Carol explore the way this has played out in recent days with a rare northeastern earthquake, and a solar eclipse, among other things.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Clarifying the Ego 13 13 147 147 Clarifying the Ego full 9a119774-4e97-479f-bc28-220829aee9f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d461ff70 Carol observes that, in Traditional Religion, the ego is viewed as a person being full of themselves, or wanting to be in control in some way. Rev. Bill discusses New Thought perspectives on the helpful and unhelpful aspects of ego.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol observes that, in Traditional Religion, the ego is viewed as a person being full of themselves, or wanting to be in control in some way. Rev. Bill discusses New Thought perspectives on the helpful and unhelpful aspects of ego.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2196 Carol observes that, in Traditional Religion, the ego is viewed as a person being full of themselves, or wanting to be in control in some way. Rev. Bill discusses New Thought perspectives on the helpful and unhelpful aspects of ego.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Did I Ask for This? 13 13 146 146 Did I Ask for This? full 37305863-05cf-4306-aa36-ed4350de3a14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a2c1da4 Carol continues the conversation about manifesting, diving into the idea that we don't manifest anything. She also found that all sorts of stuff started happening after the Manifesting episode. Rev. Bill agrees that it's God, or the Creative Power that does the manifesting, and we simply provide guidance (or intention).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol continues the conversation about manifesting, diving into the idea that we don't manifest anything. She also found that all sorts of stuff started happening after the Manifesting episode. Rev. Bill agrees that it's God, or the Creative Power that does the manifesting, and we simply provide guidance (or intention).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2327 Carol continues the conversation about manifesting, diving into the idea that we don't manifest anything. She also found that all sorts of stuff started happening after the Manifesting episode. Rev. Bill agrees that it's God, or the Creative Power that does the manifesting, and we simply provide guidance (or intention).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Sin 13 13 145 145 Sin full 356ccf1f-8012-4752-a0c5-9d9b5c37b812 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a123f2b4 Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the HUGE difference in the understanding of sin between traditional churches and the New Thought teaching. The conversation turns to the ways that sin gets wrapped into judgement, ranking some sins as worse than others, and the power differential that it can set up.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the HUGE difference in the understanding of sin between traditional churches and the New Thought teaching. The conversation turns to the ways that sin gets wrapped into judgement, ranking some sins as worse than others, and the power differential that it can set up.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2395 Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the HUGE difference in the understanding of sin between traditional churches and the New Thought teaching. The conversation turns to the ways that sin gets wrapped into judgement, ranking some sins as worse than others, and the power differential that it can set up.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Manifesting 12 12 144 144 Manifesting full a6a8ab86-c077-45e5-bc2b-c37513028118 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc775c88 A recent Opinion piece in the NY Times described the current trend in "manifesting" as part of New Thought. Rev. Bill, in a posture of righteous indignation, points out that it's not, and why not. Carol observes that "manifesting" is an inch deep and a mile wide, whereas New Thought has great spiritual depth.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A recent Opinion piece in the NY Times described the current trend in "manifesting" as part of New Thought. Rev. Bill, in a posture of righteous indignation, points out that it's not, and why not. Carol observes that "manifesting" is an inch deep and a mile wide, whereas New Thought has great spiritual depth.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2484 A recent Opinion piece in the NY Times described the current trend in "manifesting" as part of New Thought. Rev. Bill, in a posture of righteous indignation, points out that it's not, and why not. Carol observes that "manifesting" is an inch deep and a mile wide, whereas New Thought has great spiritual depth.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Overcoming Doubt 12 12 143 143 Overcoming Doubt full bd3ca40f-8a8f-4f43-9fbd-04407be2c4e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1547b84c Carol's experience with "traditional" prayer was that God could answer Yes, No, or Maybe. She always found it troublesome because it starts a prayer with doubt about its effectiveness. Rev. Bill describes how the doubt we find in our own consciousness is actually a powerful diagnostic resource to help us understand our beliefs, and what to change to get a new result.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol's experience with "traditional" prayer was that God could answer Yes, No, or Maybe. She always found it troublesome because it starts a prayer with doubt about its effectiveness. Rev. Bill describes how the doubt we find in our own consciousness is actually a powerful diagnostic resource to help us understand our beliefs, and what to change to get a new result.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2266 Carol's experience with "traditional" prayer was that God could answer Yes, No, or Maybe. She always found it troublesome because it starts a prayer with doubt about its effectiveness. Rev. Bill describes how the doubt we find in our own consciousness is actually a powerful diagnostic resource to help us understand our beliefs, and what to change to get a new result.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Suspended 12 12 142 142 Suspended full 8c5e51c7-410f-4c01-9126-7899628017b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e37f083 Carol's account on Facebook was suspended, for reasons that were not apparent. Efforts to correct the situation didn't work, but for some reason she wasn't bothered by it. Rev. Bill helps take the experience to its spiritual context, and how this might fit into the bigger picture of what's going on for Carol. Spoiler: The account had been hacked, and was restored a few days later.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol's account on Facebook was suspended, for reasons that were not apparent. Efforts to correct the situation didn't work, but for some reason she wasn't bothered by it. Rev. Bill helps take the experience to its spiritual context, and how this might fit into the bigger picture of what's going on for Carol. Spoiler: The account had been hacked, and was restored a few days later.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2091 Carol's account on Facebook was suspended, for reasons that were not apparent. Efforts to correct the situation didn't work, but for some reason she wasn't bothered by it. Rev. Bill helps take the experience to its spiritual context, and how this might fit into the bigger picture of what's going on for Carol. Spoiler: The account had been hacked, and was restored a few days later.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Peace of Mind 12 12 141 141 Peace of Mind full 4c6a1838-7f2c-4677-ab7e-4e408dbc120e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e7aa939 Carol and Rev. Bill go on a wide-range and freewheeling conversation about creation stories, science vs. religion, and the basics of the Science of Mind textbook before settling in on the notion that, no matter what we're praying for, we can always add the intention to experience peace of mind as our newness unfolds.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol and Rev. Bill go on a wide-range and freewheeling conversation about creation stories, science vs. religion, and the basics of the Science of Mind textbook before settling in on the notion that, no matter what we're praying for, we can always add the intention to experience peace of mind as our newness unfolds.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2028 Carol and Rev. Bill go on a wide-range and freewheeling conversation about creation stories, science vs. religion, and the basics of the Science of Mind textbook before settling in on the notion that, no matter what we're praying for, we can always add the intention to experience peace of mind as our newness unfolds.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Realization 12 12 140 140 Realization full 3bac9b30-009a-4693-8946-65523e7523e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8eea23b0 Step three - the Realization - is the heart of a Practical Prayer. Carol wants to talk about it, and the importance of the steps leading up to it. Rev. Bill points out that the Realization is the same as what the self-help movement calls an affirmation, except that it's powered by the Divine creative force that creates everything, everywhere.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Step three - the Realization - is the heart of a Practical Prayer. Carol wants to talk about it, and the importance of the steps leading up to it. Rev. Bill points out that the Realization is the same as what the self-help movement calls an affirmation, except that it's powered by the Divine creative force that creates everything, everywhere.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2619 Step three - the Realization - is the heart of a Practical Prayer. Carol wants to talk about it, and the importance of the steps leading up to it. Rev. Bill points out that the Realization is the same as what the self-help movement calls an affirmation, except that it's powered by the Divine creative force that creates everything, everywhere.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Co-Creation 12 12 139 139 Co-Creation full fb7b6dac-f6da-4f56-892b-3af43aeffc11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6eab03b Carol is back from a fabulous family event that was better than anyone could have planned. It brought to mind that we are in a co-creative process with the Infinite, in which there are some things that are ours to do, and others for us to surrender, open and allow.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol is back from a fabulous family event that was better than anyone could have planned. It brought to mind that we are in a co-creative process with the Infinite, in which there are some things that are ours to do, and others for us to surrender, open and allow.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2237 Carol is back from a fabulous family event that was better than anyone could have planned. It brought to mind that we are in a co-creative process with the Infinite, in which there are some things that are ours to do, and others for us to surrender, open and allow.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The One 12 12 138 138 The One full 33ee7a88-7e87-4409-ba44-b6d57349f0fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/883c24e8 Carol can't get away from "The One". She does a lot of different sorts of creative work, and every time she wants to get into the head space of other creators she realizes that they are ALL channeling the same creative force - the One. Rev. Bill dives in with the observatiion that getting away from The One is not going to work, because The One is all there is.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol can't get away from "The One". She does a lot of different sorts of creative work, and every time she wants to get into the head space of other creators she realizes that they are ALL channeling the same creative force - the One. Rev. Bill dives in with the observatiion that getting away from The One is not going to work, because The One is all there is.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2137 Carol can't get away from "The One". She does a lot of different sorts of creative work, and every time she wants to get into the head space of other creators she realizes that they are ALL channeling the same creative force - the One. Rev. Bill dives in with the observatiion that getting away from The One is not going to work, because The One is all there is.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Intention & Impact 12 12 137 137 Intention & Impact full eda60114-7da6-4bbb-beab-3458d4b39619 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05f7b3c3 When Carol initially got into the New Thought philosophy she put a lot of energy into learning the language, and the way to say what we mean, and what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss how important it is to be clear about how our words are RECEIVED. What we intended is not nearly as important as the impact of how it lands.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> When Carol initially got into the New Thought philosophy she put a lot of energy into learning the language, and the way to say what we mean, and what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss how important it is to be clear about how our words are RECEIVED. What we intended is not nearly as important as the impact of how it lands.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2367 When Carol initially got into the New Thought philosophy she put a lot of energy into learning the language, and the way to say what we mean, and what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss how important it is to be clear about how our words are RECEIVED. What we intended is not nearly as important as the impact of how it lands.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Surrender and Release 12 12 136 136 Surrender and Release full adcb9ef4-212b-4247-93d5-9fe971f83528 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d991e765 Carol and Rev. Bill continue the conversation about bringing something new and fresh into our lives, this time with a focus on letting go of what we've had up until now. In the same way that we must exhale to make room for another breath, we must clear a space - in our consciousness or our closet.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol and Rev. Bill continue the conversation about bringing something new and fresh into our lives, this time with a focus on letting go of what we've had up until now. In the same way that we must exhale to make room for another breath, we must clear a space - in our consciousness or our closet.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1981 Carol and Rev. Bill continue the conversation about bringing something new and fresh into our lives, this time with a focus on letting go of what we've had up until now. In the same way that we must exhale to make room for another breath, we must clear a space - in our consciousness or our closet.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Getting Something New 12 12 135 135 Getting Something New full a9865a5f-6b44-4938-a8d9-325f349049f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58940f86 Carol observes that we can't just pray and expect something to change - new it happens when we do something different. Rev. Bill suggests that our intention, our consciousness, is where the change begins, and that we get to let go of our attachment to what we've had so far, and partner with the Infinite, doing what's ours to do in order to bring the newness about.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol observes that we can't just pray and expect something to change - new it happens when we do something different. Rev. Bill suggests that our intention, our consciousness, is where the change begins, and that we get to let go of our attachment to what we've had so far, and partner with the Infinite, doing what's ours to do in order to bring the newness about.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2279 Carol observes that we can't just pray and expect something to change - new it happens when we do something different. Rev. Bill suggests that our intention, our consciousness, is where the change begins, and that we get to let go of our attachment to what we've had so far, and partner with the Infinite, doing what's ours to do in order to bring the newness about.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Creating Your Own Reality 12 12 134 134 Creating Your Own Reality full a5222554-97d8-4862-b195-a9be6779c904 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfb493e9 Carol usually does things in an orderly serial progressions - from A to B to C - but finds that the episodes of the podcast have not tended to build on one another in that way. Rev. Bill points out that every week we're talking about the same thing - Oneness - from a different perspective, and that means that we're free to engage in a fresh way in each conversation. This time, they talk about how we use the One creative Power to create our own reality.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol usually does things in an orderly serial progressions - from A to B to C - but finds that the episodes of the podcast have not tended to build on one another in that way. Rev. Bill points out that every week we're talking about the same thing - Oneness - from a different perspective, and that means that we're free to engage in a fresh way in each conversation. This time, they talk about how we use the One creative Power to create our own reality.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2477 Carol usually does things in an orderly serial progressions - from A to B to C - but finds that the episodes of the podcast have not tended to build on one another in that way. Rev. Bill points out that every week we're talking about the same thing - Oneness - from a different perspective, and that means that we're free to engage in a fresh way in each conversation. This time, they talk about how we use the One creative Power to create our own reality.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Jesus and Practical Prayer 12 12 Jesus and Practical Prayer bonus 00de6b2c-1c9f-41bb-9a24-bb1271a87b0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c501d03 Carol wants to know why Jesus didn’t do Practical Prayer… or did he? And how do we pray like Jesus? Rev. Bill gives us the instructions from Jesus on how to pray, and create our own miracles. (This is a rebroadcast of Episode 13).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to know why Jesus didn’t do Practical Prayer… or did he? And how do we pray like Jesus? Rev. Bill gives us the instructions from Jesus on how to pray, and create our own miracles. (This is a rebroadcast of Episode 13).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2159 Carol wants to know why Jesus didn’t do Practical Prayer… or did he? And how do we pray like Jesus? Rev. Bill gives us the instructions from Jesus on how to pray, and create our own miracles. (This is a rebroadcast of Episode 13).

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No New 12 12 133 133 New full 52025534-2f22-40c5-b065-1d379990f756 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98e92b34 There's a tradition of focusing on what we want to be "new" at this time of year. Carol found that, in her years on the traditional pulpit, people wanted their life to suddenly and miraculously be transformed when the calendar rolls over. Rev. Bill points to the way that harvest season has made way for winter, and that newness is inherent as we pass into another season.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> There's a tradition of focusing on what we want to be "new" at this time of year. Carol found that, in her years on the traditional pulpit, people wanted their life to suddenly and miraculously be transformed when the calendar rolls over. Rev. Bill points to the way that harvest season has made way for winter, and that newness is inherent as we pass into another season.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2093 There's a tradition of focusing on what we want to be "new" at this time of year. Carol found that, in her years on the traditional pulpit, people wanted their life to suddenly and miraculously be transformed when the calendar rolls over. Rev. Bill points to the way that harvest season has made way for winter, and that newness is inherent as we pass into another season.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Oneness, Revisited 11 11 132 132 Oneness, Revisited full 670eb5c5-1c70-495a-a574-45da5724ffe0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1183f0bf Carol wants to talk about Oneness, and Rev. Bill is emphatic about how central it is to the New Thought teaching. Carol wants to take it to a personal level, when we find ourselves having to acknowledge that people involved in bad behavior and activities. Do we really have to acknowledge that we are one with the "crazy" people?

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to talk about Oneness, and Rev. Bill is emphatic about how central it is to the New Thought teaching. Carol wants to take it to a personal level, when we find ourselves having to acknowledge that people involved in bad behavior and activities. Do we really have to acknowledge that we are one with the "crazy" people?

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2399 Carol wants to talk about Oneness, and Rev. Bill is emphatic about how central it is to the New Thought teaching. Carol wants to take it to a personal level, when we find ourselves having to acknowledge that people involved in bad behavior and activities. Do we really have to acknowledge that we are one with the "crazy" people?

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Doubting God Within 11 11 131 131 Doubting God Within full 5a618c9c-67f5-44bd-81da-ea3d8f5fc7ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/90485052 Carol has noticed that people sometimes get "stuck" between the second and third steps in their Practical Prayer, describing it as "spiritual indigestion." Rev. Bill observes that this happens when what we're praying for is at odds with what we believe we deserve.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has noticed that people sometimes get "stuck" between the second and third steps in their Practical Prayer, describing it as "spiritual indigestion." Rev. Bill observes that this happens when what we're praying for is at odds with what we believe we deserve.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2387 Carol has noticed that people sometimes get "stuck" between the second and third steps in their Practical Prayer, describing it as "spiritual indigestion." Rev. Bill observes that this happens when what we're praying for is at odds with what we believe we deserve.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spiritual Mind Treatment 11 11 130 130 Spiritual Mind Treatment full 8dbdc54d-0264-41de-9580-c22db74bcaf7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db840e26 Rev. Bill is joined by Dr. Robert Brzezinski, the mastermind behind the New Thought Media Network and an ordained minister in the Centers for Spiritual Living. They discuss the language of Practical Prayer and Spiritual Mind Treatment, which are actually the same prayer technique.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill is joined by Dr. Robert Brzezinski, the mastermind behind the New Thought Media Network and an ordained minister in the Centers for Spiritual Living. They discuss the language of Practical Prayer and Spiritual Mind Treatment, which are actually the same prayer technique.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2127 Rev. Bill is joined by Dr. Robert Brzezinski, the mastermind behind the New Thought Media Network and an ordained minister in the Centers for Spiritual Living. They discuss the language of Practical Prayer and Spiritual Mind Treatment, which are actually the same prayer technique.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Release 11 11 129 129 Release full 3a6b8e74-febc-4126-a3d5-70b675a7d4af https://share.transistor.fm/s/000c559a Carol wants to talk about "Release". It's the final step in a Practical Prayer, and so ingrained in Rev. Bill's thinking that he can overlook its power and importance. They also talk about the importance of letting go of our attachment to allow our Good to flow.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to talk about "Release". It's the final step in a Practical Prayer, and so ingrained in Rev. Bill's thinking that he can overlook its power and importance. They also talk about the importance of letting go of our attachment to allow our Good to flow.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2307 Carol wants to talk about "Release". It's the final step in a Practical Prayer, and so ingrained in Rev. Bill's thinking that he can overlook its power and importance. They also talk about the importance of letting go of our attachment to allow our Good to flow.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spiritual Principle 11 11 128 128 Spiritual Principle full b8f12f10-805c-4f8b-9115-b77cbfbe12e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30547153 Rev. Bill is solo today, and takes the opportunity to get back to Practical Prayer fundamentals - the notion that the underlying Power is a spiritual principle. It responds to everyone, everywhere, in exactly the same manner. This Power doesn't choose who or what it responds to, and thus is available to all of us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill is solo today, and takes the opportunity to get back to Practical Prayer fundamentals - the notion that the underlying Power is a spiritual principle. It responds to everyone, everywhere, in exactly the same manner. This Power doesn't choose who or what it responds to, and thus is available to all of us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1963 Rev. Bill is solo today, and takes the opportunity to get back to Practical Prayer fundamentals - the notion that the underlying Power is a spiritual principle. It responds to everyone, everywhere, in exactly the same manner. This Power doesn't choose who or what it responds to, and thus is available to all of us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Mental Equivalents 11 11 127 127 Mental Equivalents full 212628b7-3cc4-46d0-8234-bf0c7cc77875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d665584 Carol points out that, sometimes, we're just having "one of those days". She and Rev. Bill discuss the metaphysical perspective on it, and how that experience of having "one of those days" - and other ways our experience of life is unfolding - has a Mental Equivalent in our belief system.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol points out that, sometimes, we're just having "one of those days". She and Rev. Bill discuss the metaphysical perspective on it, and how that experience of having "one of those days" - and other ways our experience of life is unfolding - has a Mental Equivalent in our belief system.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2726 Carol points out that, sometimes, we're just having "one of those days". She and Rev. Bill discuss the metaphysical perspective on it, and how that experience of having "one of those days" - and other ways our experience of life is unfolding - has a Mental Equivalent in our belief system.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Purpose is a Process 11 11 126 126 Purpose is a Process full 96f903d1-fd1a-4c72-bc68-146375450652 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9df7ff2 Carol has been encountering a lot of people who find themselves looking for purpose in their lives. Some are dealing with a loss, and wonder what could be next. Others are seeking guidance on what is theirs to do. Rev. Bill observes that we are here not to do "God's bidding", but to understand the Gift that we are, and find our way to share it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been encountering a lot of people who find themselves looking for purpose in their lives. Some are dealing with a loss, and wonder what could be next. Others are seeking guidance on what is theirs to do. Rev. Bill observes that we are here not to do "God's bidding", but to understand the Gift that we are, and find our way to share it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2305 Carol has been encountering a lot of people who find themselves looking for purpose in their lives. Some are dealing with a loss, and wonder what could be next. Others are seeking guidance on what is theirs to do. Rev. Bill observes that we are here not to do "God's bidding", but to understand the Gift that we are, and find our way to share it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Change, Again 11 11 125 125 Change, Again full b399e58c-bedf-4353-ab0b-e17b0e0acd4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0ee507c Carol observes that changes are always happening, and sometimes it feels like there's a LOT of change going on. Now there's a change of seasons, changes in where we are in life, and some unhappiness in people about the changes that are happening. Rev. Bill notes that there are changes that we have wanted for a long time, and other changes that we didn't want or expect.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol observes that changes are always happening, and sometimes it feels like there's a LOT of change going on. Now there's a change of seasons, changes in where we are in life, and some unhappiness in people about the changes that are happening. Rev. Bill notes that there are changes that we have wanted for a long time, and other changes that we didn't want or expect.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2136 Carol observes that changes are always happening, and sometimes it feels like there's a LOT of change going on. Now there's a change of seasons, changes in where we are in life, and some unhappiness in people about the changes that are happening. Rev. Bill notes that there are changes that we have wanted for a long time, and other changes that we didn't want or expect.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Stillness and Multitasking 11 11 124 124 Stillness and Multitasking full 61042479-c546-4bf3-916c-d1d3e31a3340 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b98e21b9 Rev. Bill and Carol both doubt that multitasking is a real thing, and each bring their own shifting perspective as they have grown (or aged). The discussion veers to the opposite, which is stillness, and how that can help us turn any task into a spiritual practice.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill and Carol both doubt that multitasking is a real thing, and each bring their own shifting perspective as they have grown (or aged). The discussion veers to the opposite, which is stillness, and how that can help us turn any task into a spiritual practice.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1875 Rev. Bill and Carol both doubt that multitasking is a real thing, and each bring their own shifting perspective as they have grown (or aged). The discussion veers to the opposite, which is stillness, and how that can help us turn any task into a spiritual practice.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Big Bang, and the Pivot 11 11 123 123 The Big Bang, and the Pivot full ea2aeeea-49d6-4e42-86d0-b7c1151ab88a https://share.transistor.fm/s/61169eef Carol has understood the convergence between science and spirituality for a long time, even when it was frowned upon at the churches she led. Rev. Bill is all about the oneness, and describes the way the Big Bang might have been described in biblical language.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has understood the convergence between science and spirituality for a long time, even when it was frowned upon at the churches she led. Rev. Bill is all about the oneness, and describes the way the Big Bang might have been described in biblical language.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2435 Carol has understood the convergence between science and spirituality for a long time, even when it was frowned upon at the churches she led. Rev. Bill is all about the oneness, and describes the way the Big Bang might have been described in biblical language.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Rebroadcast-What Makes Practical Prayer Different 10 10 Rebroadcast-What Makes Practical Prayer Different full 47bb0eab-dbdf-41d9-9bd0-df60afffbaae https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1502bbf Carol wants to know how Practical Prayer is different than other forms of prayer. Rev. Bill acknowledges his ignorance, and limited familiarity with other forms of prayer. Together, they stitch together an understanding of what’s different and what’s not.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to know how Practical Prayer is different than other forms of prayer. Rev. Bill acknowledges his ignorance, and limited familiarity with other forms of prayer. Together, they stitch together an understanding of what’s different and what’s not.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2294 Carol wants to know how Practical Prayer is different than other forms of prayer. Rev. Bill acknowledges his ignorance, and limited familiarity with other forms of prayer. Together, they stitch together an understanding of what’s different and what’s not.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No God's Will for Us 10 10 122 122 God's Will for Us full 8cf8152b-4ecc-4f93-a266-b5d0c64262ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/885ebd46 Carol observes that there is a widely held belief that God has a plan for our lives. The go-to scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. Both Carol and Rev. Bill object to the idea of predestination, for their own reasons.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol observes that there is a widely held belief that God has a plan for our lives. The go-to scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. Both Carol and Rev. Bill object to the idea of predestination, for their own reasons.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2311 Carol observes that there is a widely held belief that God has a plan for our lives. The go-to scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. Both Carol and Rev. Bill object to the idea of predestination, for their own reasons.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Healing 10 10 121 121 Healing full 5ce04dea-4d6d-427a-a075-da81d583b4d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cddc800 It's a conversation about healing... not how to do it, but our attitude about it. Carol has noticed that people in many cases have full faith and belief until they have a particular experience, and then they get shook up, and the faith disappears. Rev. Bill joins in by re-framing healing, not as fixing a problem, but the revealing of the spiritual Truth that it's already perfect.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> It's a conversation about healing... not how to do it, but our attitude about it. Carol has noticed that people in many cases have full faith and belief until they have a particular experience, and then they get shook up, and the faith disappears. Rev. Bill joins in by re-framing healing, not as fixing a problem, but the revealing of the spiritual Truth that it's already perfect.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2587 It's a conversation about healing... not how to do it, but our attitude about it. Carol has noticed that people in many cases have full faith and belief until they have a particular experience, and then they get shook up, and the faith disappears. Rev. Bill joins in by re-framing healing, not as fixing a problem, but the revealing of the spiritual Truth that it's already perfect.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No When Prayers Don't Work 10 10 120 120 When Prayers Don't Work full fcee45ff-b2d3-4cc9-9763-376db73fe420 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92b0ffad Carol asks about what's going on when we're hoping for a blessing - a financial breakthrough, resolution of a health challenge, or some other answered prayer - and we're waiting, and it's not working. Rev. Bill points out that our prayers are answered at the level of what we believe we deserve.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol asks about what's going on when we're hoping for a blessing - a financial breakthrough, resolution of a health challenge, or some other answered prayer - and we're waiting, and it's not working. Rev. Bill points out that our prayers are answered at the level of what we believe we deserve.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2437 Carol asks about what's going on when we're hoping for a blessing - a financial breakthrough, resolution of a health challenge, or some other answered prayer - and we're waiting, and it's not working. Rev. Bill points out that our prayers are answered at the level of what we believe we deserve.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Chakras 10 10 119 119 Chakras full 50c168a8-1267-4874-a5a8-bb11a3f460d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f0a9411 Carol has been reviewing an exercise with chakras at the annual Winter Solstice celebration hosted by New Thought Philadelphia, and recalls being impressed by the clarity, brevity, and simplicity of the explanation. Rev. Bill accommodates with a whirlwind discussion of chakras, what they mean, how we use them, and why it's relevant.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been reviewing an exercise with chakras at the annual Winter Solstice celebration hosted by New Thought Philadelphia, and recalls being impressed by the clarity, brevity, and simplicity of the explanation. Rev. Bill accommodates with a whirlwind discussion of chakras, what they mean, how we use them, and why it's relevant.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2717 Carol has been reviewing an exercise with chakras at the annual Winter Solstice celebration hosted by New Thought Philadelphia, and recalls being impressed by the clarity, brevity, and simplicity of the explanation. Rev. Bill accommodates with a whirlwind discussion of chakras, what they mean, how we use them, and why it's relevant.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Thread Between All Religions 10 10 118 118 The Thread Between All Religions full 36dad833-6cb6-48a5-954b-53752cb089b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3625aafc Rev. Bill took part in the Parliament on World Religions. Carol wants to talk about what they all have in common, especially when it comes to the prayer practices that connect them all, yet make them distinct.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill took part in the Parliament on World Religions. Carol wants to talk about what they all have in common, especially when it comes to the prayer practices that connect them all, yet make them distinct.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2205 Rev. Bill took part in the Parliament on World Religions. Carol wants to talk about what they all have in common, especially when it comes to the prayer practices that connect them all, yet make them distinct.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No More About Karma 10 10 117 117 More About Karma full 341934f6-aa7c-4ecf-a5e7-d542f90455b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/857a0360 Carol has been reading, learning new stuff and coming up with new questions. Lately it's been a lot about karma, past lives, and how much we have to take into account when creating our next experience of life. Rev. Bill goes to the Big Picture, with insight on how to understand what's come before in a way that informs us without controlling us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been reading, learning new stuff and coming up with new questions. Lately it's been a lot about karma, past lives, and how much we have to take into account when creating our next experience of life. Rev. Bill goes to the Big Picture, with insight on how to understand what's come before in a way that informs us without controlling us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2045 Carol has been reading, learning new stuff and coming up with new questions. Lately it's been a lot about karma, past lives, and how much we have to take into account when creating our next experience of life. Rev. Bill goes to the Big Picture, with insight on how to understand what's come before in a way that informs us without controlling us.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No An Unlikely Duo - Rebroadcast 10 10 116 116 An Unlikely Duo - Rebroadcast full a70744c9-8e9b-40bb-8562-6bc64b593baa https://share.transistor.fm/s/14b42f88 A rebroadcast of Episode 5, from the summer of 2021. How the heck did these two people get onto this podcast? Rev. Bill and Carol talk about their back stories, and the winding spiritual paths that brought them into this unique partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A rebroadcast of Episode 5, from the summer of 2021. How the heck did these two people get onto this podcast? Rev. Bill and Carol talk about their back stories, and the winding spiritual paths that brought them into this unique partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2111 A rebroadcast of Episode 5, from the summer of 2021. How the heck did these two people get onto this podcast? Rev. Bill and Carol talk about their back stories, and the winding spiritual paths that brought them into this unique partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Pivot 10 10 115 115 Pivot full 3a6336b1-f89b-4d76-bd42-b5eddd158026 https://share.transistor.fm/s/721d66d0 Carol has recently become aware that she's been acting in a way that's EXACTLY what she didn't want to be. What's up with that!?! Rev. Bill discusses the value in being able to observe how we've been engaging in the world, and use that insight to pivot - to turn away from what's not working and choose something else.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has recently become aware that she's been acting in a way that's EXACTLY what she didn't want to be. What's up with that!?! Rev. Bill discusses the value in being able to observe how we've been engaging in the world, and use that insight to pivot - to turn away from what's not working and choose something else.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2421 Carol has recently become aware that she's been acting in a way that's EXACTLY what she didn't want to be. What's up with that!?! Rev. Bill discusses the value in being able to observe how we've been engaging in the world, and use that insight to pivot - to turn away from what's not working and choose something else.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Meditation vs. Prayer 10 10 114 114 Meditation vs. Prayer full e3b462d7-fbda-4228-b99a-bcc26bd3858b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e773264b Carol asks about the difference between meditation and prayer. What is the expectation from meditation, and do I need both? Rev. Bill begins with a very short answer which expands to encompass the entirety of the New Thought teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol asks about the difference between meditation and prayer. What is the expectation from meditation, and do I need both? Rev. Bill begins with a very short answer which expands to encompass the entirety of the New Thought teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2431 Carol asks about the difference between meditation and prayer. What is the expectation from meditation, and do I need both? Rev. Bill begins with a very short answer which expands to encompass the entirety of the New Thought teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Artificial Intelligence 10 10 113 113 Artificial Intelligence full 078e6710-13cd-487e-9f68-d69f508a8888 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4c59978 Rev. Bill is back from the INTA Congress with some concerns about Artificial Intelligence. Carol says it's just like every other technical revolution - until the idea of a spiritual leader reading a sermon written by AI comes up. Then the fun begins!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Rev. Bill is back from the INTA Congress with some concerns about Artificial Intelligence. Carol says it's just like every other technical revolution - until the idea of a spiritual leader reading a sermon written by AI comes up. Then the fun begins!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2399 Rev. Bill is back from the INTA Congress with some concerns about Artificial Intelligence. Carol says it's just like every other technical revolution - until the idea of a spiritual leader reading a sermon written by AI comes up. Then the fun begins!

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Big Bang 10 10 112 112 The Big Bang full 375d9427-2148-4780-af5a-55c42ed0f5d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a4d9cf1 Carol has noticed that sometimes Rev. Bill starts a Practical Prayer by refering to the Big Bang, or to darkness and void from the Old Testament, and now wants to know how they fit together.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has noticed that sometimes Rev. Bill starts a Practical Prayer by refering to the Big Bang, or to darkness and void from the Old Testament, and now wants to know how they fit together.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2285 Carol has noticed that sometimes Rev. Bill starts a Practical Prayer by refering to the Big Bang, or to darkness and void from the Old Testament, and now wants to know how they fit together.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Angels and Spirit Guides 10 10 111 111 Angels and Spirit Guides full ff263216-6607-4d10-9cf6-58dafe3069fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d2b785d Many people believe in angels, spirit guides and other forms of input from outside ourselves. Carol is interested in the New Thought perspective, and how these ideas fit - or don't. Rev. Bill acknowledges that there is no specific framework, but it still fits easily into the teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Many people believe in angels, spirit guides and other forms of input from outside ourselves. Carol is interested in the New Thought perspective, and how these ideas fit - or don't. Rev. Bill acknowledges that there is no specific framework, but it still fits easily into the teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2185 Many people believe in angels, spirit guides and other forms of input from outside ourselves. Carol is interested in the New Thought perspective, and how these ideas fit - or don't. Rev. Bill acknowledges that there is no specific framework, but it still fits easily into the teaching.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Perspective 10 10 110 110 Perspective full 4b232d34-0020-494b-bc0b-6a7fbc33eb25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d5fc1af Carol wants to talk about perspective, and the way that things change based on the way we look at them. Rev. Bill points out that good news can turn out to be bad news, and vice-versa depending on our point of view, or how the rest of the circumstances or story have changed.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to talk about perspective, and the way that things change based on the way we look at them. Rev. Bill points out that good news can turn out to be bad news, and vice-versa depending on our point of view, or how the rest of the circumstances or story have changed.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2297 Carol wants to talk about perspective, and the way that things change based on the way we look at them. Rev. Bill points out that good news can turn out to be bad news, and vice-versa depending on our point of view, or how the rest of the circumstances or story have changed.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Prayer Professionals 10 10 109 109 Prayer Professionals full 5f13ad0f-83c8-49c5-9ec2-6deba06dee6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad5350f7 Technical difficulties leave Rev. Bill flying solo for most of the episode. He takes advantage of the situation to go into the fundamentals of doing Practical Prayer for others, and specifically the technique and effectiveness of working with a trained and experienced Practitioner.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Technical difficulties leave Rev. Bill flying solo for most of the episode. He takes advantage of the situation to go into the fundamentals of doing Practical Prayer for others, and specifically the technique and effectiveness of working with a trained and experienced Practitioner.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1730 Technical difficulties leave Rev. Bill flying solo for most of the episode. He takes advantage of the situation to go into the fundamentals of doing Practical Prayer for others, and specifically the technique and effectiveness of working with a trained and experienced Practitioner.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Still Pride Month 9 9 108 108 Still Pride Month full af0041e9-e9e6-4bb7-8288-adc81e96ec47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f05462f2 The discussion of Pride month continues as Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the twin topics of the cohesiveness (or lack of cohesiveness) in the gay community, and the safety of people in the trans community. The conversation quickly turns to Spiritual Principle, and the oneness we all have as part of the human community.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The discussion of Pride month continues as Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the twin topics of the cohesiveness (or lack of cohesiveness) in the gay community, and the safety of people in the trans community. The conversation quickly turns to Spiritual Principle, and the oneness we all have as part of the human community.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2001 The discussion of Pride month continues as Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the twin topics of the cohesiveness (or lack of cohesiveness) in the gay community, and the safety of people in the trans community. The conversation quickly turns to Spiritual Principle, and the oneness we all have as part of the human community.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Pride Month 9 9 107 107 Pride Month full a13c3662-b661-4f1d-9bfd-5e8ade2c759b https://share.transistor.fm/s/daccba9e An inquiry came in from a listener for Pride month... "How might trans people use practical prayer when they’re being attacked, law-wise and physically? Safety?" It included the observation that there’s a lot of division within the gay community itself, such as exclusion, bigotry, looking or acting a certain way. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss those ideas in the framework of New Thought spiritual principles.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> An inquiry came in from a listener for Pride month... "How might trans people use practical prayer when they’re being attacked, law-wise and physically? Safety?" It included the observation that there’s a lot of division within the gay community itself, such as exclusion, bigotry, looking or acting a certain way. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss those ideas in the framework of New Thought spiritual principles.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1737 An inquiry came in from a listener for Pride month... "How might trans people use practical prayer when they’re being attacked, law-wise and physically? Safety?" It included the observation that there’s a lot of division within the gay community itself, such as exclusion, bigotry, looking or acting a certain way. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss those ideas in the framework of New Thought spiritual principles.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Will of God 9 9 106 106 The Will of God full 356d4009-c852-4207-9c2a-fd364bc7714c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d558469c Carol has observed that many people believe that the guidance from scripture, specifically Jeremiah 29:11, says that our lives are pre-ordained and God has a will for our lives. Rev. Bill digs into what we can discern from the translations and context of the scripture, and offers up ideas on what it means metaphysically.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has observed that many people believe that the guidance from scripture, specifically Jeremiah 29:11, says that our lives are pre-ordained and God has a will for our lives. Rev. Bill digs into what we can discern from the translations and context of the scripture, and offers up ideas on what it means metaphysically.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2377 Carol has observed that many people believe that the guidance from scripture, specifically Jeremiah 29:11, says that our lives are pre-ordained and God has a will for our lives. Rev. Bill digs into what we can discern from the translations and context of the scripture, and offers up ideas on what it means metaphysically.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Watching Our Words 9 9 105 105 Watching Our Words full 1afd77f9-aba2-427b-bbae-290bf7eb7335 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a1f85db Some people are very specific and intentional with their words. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss how other people, including very highly trained experts, can have a tendency to use their words without regard to the creative power they carry, and inadvertently hypnotize or cast a spell on their listeners.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Some people are very specific and intentional with their words. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss how other people, including very highly trained experts, can have a tendency to use their words without regard to the creative power they carry, and inadvertently hypnotize or cast a spell on their listeners.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1809 Some people are very specific and intentional with their words. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss how other people, including very highly trained experts, can have a tendency to use their words without regard to the creative power they carry, and inadvertently hypnotize or cast a spell on their listeners.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Gratitude 9 9 104 104 Gratitude full 872ca780-d272-478a-97c5-a5757cb64ae6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adc51d4b Carol and Rev. Bill mark two complete years of the Practical Prayer podcast with a conversation about gratitude - the attitude of thankfulness. It rapidly turns to the different perspectives between New Thought and more traditional religions.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol and Rev. Bill mark two complete years of the Practical Prayer podcast with a conversation about gratitude - the attitude of thankfulness. It rapidly turns to the different perspectives between New Thought and more traditional religions.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1890 Carol and Rev. Bill mark two complete years of the Practical Prayer podcast with a conversation about gratitude - the attitude of thankfulness. It rapidly turns to the different perspectives between New Thought and more traditional religions.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Fear 9 9 103 103 Fear full 47c3793b-43ed-4372-b3bd-a2035a8b9edf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7de8a1c Carol spent time with a group, talking about their wishes and greatest desires. The biggest reason most people have for not getting or doing what they most want is fear. Rev. Bill takes the discussion into judgement, self-judgement, and our fear of being marginalized for being different.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol spent time with a group, talking about their wishes and greatest desires. The biggest reason most people have for not getting or doing what they most want is fear. Rev. Bill takes the discussion into judgement, self-judgement, and our fear of being marginalized for being different.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1697 Carol spent time with a group, talking about their wishes and greatest desires. The biggest reason most people have for not getting or doing what they most want is fear. Rev. Bill takes the discussion into judgement, self-judgement, and our fear of being marginalized for being different.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Will Power 9 9 102 102 Will Power full e0f16576-5b62-4969-b6d9-062a4ee9eb94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7701fe08 Carol explains the belief that we create our lives by force of will... by the strength of our determination and how forcefully we can focus on what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss the nature of illusion, and that things can appear to be something which they are not.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol explains the belief that we create our lives by force of will... by the strength of our determination and how forcefully we can focus on what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss the nature of illusion, and that things can appear to be something which they are not.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2209 Carol explains the belief that we create our lives by force of will... by the strength of our determination and how forcefully we can focus on what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss the nature of illusion, and that things can appear to be something which they are not.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Duality and Oneness 9 9 101 101 Duality and Oneness full 277ce4ef-f622-4acd-af28-d1925e057cc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ce60ff6 Carol wants to know if "Oneness" and "Non-duality" are the same thing. Rev. Bill has some ideas, so after some discussion about the nuance of language, Carol invites him to pontificate. He does so, with some real-world examples of the meaning.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to know if "Oneness" and "Non-duality" are the same thing. Rev. Bill has some ideas, so after some discussion about the nuance of language, Carol invites him to pontificate. He does so, with some real-world examples of the meaning.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2261 Carol wants to know if "Oneness" and "Non-duality" are the same thing. Rev. Bill has some ideas, so after some discussion about the nuance of language, Carol invites him to pontificate. He does so, with some real-world examples of the meaning.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Celebrating 9 9 100 100 Celebrating full 9664c79a-7428-4633-bcac-d1d041252f04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae587842 It's episode 100 of the Practical Prayer podcast, which brought up the idea of Celebration. Carol suggests that Celebrating is gratitude plus some work. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out the way that combination shows up in our lives every November.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> It's episode 100 of the Practical Prayer podcast, which brought up the idea of Celebration. Carol suggests that Celebrating is gratitude plus some work. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out the way that combination shows up in our lives every November.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1918 It's episode 100 of the Practical Prayer podcast, which brought up the idea of Celebration. Carol suggests that Celebrating is gratitude plus some work. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out the way that combination shows up in our lives every November.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Nuggets 9 9 99 99 Nuggets full 57ccbf8b-ab18-4e7c-bee0-e18c612717b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d900b04c Carol has noticed that we never reach the end of learning, and get to "coast out" with everything we need to know. Rev. Bill agrees, and shares his experience gathering nuggets in a previous career as an example.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has noticed that we never reach the end of learning, and get to "coast out" with everything we need to know. Rev. Bill agrees, and shares his experience gathering nuggets in a previous career as an example.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2262 Carol has noticed that we never reach the end of learning, and get to "coast out" with everything we need to know. Rev. Bill agrees, and shares his experience gathering nuggets in a previous career as an example.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Prayer 9 9 98 98 Prayer full 3f1c3e4c-4c4b-4d79-b883-c0eb9e4896dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe12154a Carol wants to get back to fundamentals, and talk about the difference between Practical prayer and "conventional prayer". There are questions about how often to repeat a prayer, and tracking what we've prayed for so we can be aware of when they've worked.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to get back to fundamentals, and talk about the difference between Practical prayer and "conventional prayer". There are questions about how often to repeat a prayer, and tracking what we've prayed for so we can be aware of when they've worked.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2191 Carol wants to get back to fundamentals, and talk about the difference between Practical prayer and "conventional prayer". There are questions about how often to repeat a prayer, and tracking what we've prayed for so we can be aware of when they've worked.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Change 9 9 97 97 Change full 57252db0-b173-4741-b831-75c839a6d751 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b816a0a Carol has been reminded by the beginning of Spring, that change is at hand. There can be a feeling of "suddenness" when circumstances change. She and Rev. Bill turn to a deeper awareness of the jewels of growth and change that have happened while our attention has been elsewhere.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been reminded by the beginning of Spring, that change is at hand. There can be a feeling of "suddenness" when circumstances change. She and Rev. Bill turn to a deeper awareness of the jewels of growth and change that have happened while our attention has been elsewhere.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1925 Carol has been reminded by the beginning of Spring, that change is at hand. There can be a feeling of "suddenness" when circumstances change. She and Rev. Bill turn to a deeper awareness of the jewels of growth and change that have happened while our attention has been elsewhere.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Enlightenment 8 8 96 96 Enlightenment full 8089d5f3-7e7d-4d5a-bd75-22090292082d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff326444 The word is "enlightenment". Rev. Bill has noticed that it means something different to different people. Carol's approach has been to study, investigate, and explore the different meanings. Together they explore the path of enlightenment.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The word is "enlightenment". Rev. Bill has noticed that it means something different to different people. Carol's approach has been to study, investigate, and explore the different meanings. Together they explore the path of enlightenment.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1876 The word is "enlightenment". Rev. Bill has noticed that it means something different to different people. Carol's approach has been to study, investigate, and explore the different meanings. Together they explore the path of enlightenment.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Sin 8 8 95 95 Sin full 6b14851c-4891-4e47-917f-9273cfe93ae0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06b78bdf Carol says that the idea of sin plays a huge role in traditional religion. It's all wrapped together with ideas of good, bad, judgement and supplication. Rev. Bill observes that sin is an inside job - more about the ways we judge ourselves and others.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol says that the idea of sin plays a huge role in traditional religion. It's all wrapped together with ideas of good, bad, judgement and supplication. Rev. Bill observes that sin is an inside job - more about the ways we judge ourselves and others.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2519 Carol says that the idea of sin plays a huge role in traditional religion. It's all wrapped together with ideas of good, bad, judgement and supplication. Rev. Bill observes that sin is an inside job - more about the ways we judge ourselves and others.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Paying Attention 8 8 94 94 Paying Attention full 08e30e3c-0d1f-471b-8a84-9c6563d04732 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a88c5b52 Carol observes that there's so much vying for our attention that we can easily lose focus on what's really important to us. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out that when advertisers and promoters and creators give us "free" content, we are actually paying for it with our attention.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol observes that there's so much vying for our attention that we can easily lose focus on what's really important to us. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out that when advertisers and promoters and creators give us "free" content, we are actually paying for it with our attention.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2063 Carol observes that there's so much vying for our attention that we can easily lose focus on what's really important to us. Rev. Bill agrees, and points out that when advertisers and promoters and creators give us "free" content, we are actually paying for it with our attention.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Karma, redux 8 8 93 93 Karma, redux full a1a98865-2ed3-45b3-a2fa-2c28da3e9a6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/77319c04 Carol and Bill have talked about karma in previous episodes, but Carol observes that there's still a lot to talk about. Together, they dive into the in-this-life karma of bringing experiences into our lives, and contrast it with the reincarnation karma suggested by some faiths.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol and Bill have talked about karma in previous episodes, but Carol observes that there's still a lot to talk about. Together, they dive into the in-this-life karma of bringing experiences into our lives, and contrast it with the reincarnation karma suggested by some faiths.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2159 Carol and Bill have talked about karma in previous episodes, but Carol observes that there's still a lot to talk about. Together, they dive into the in-this-life karma of bringing experiences into our lives, and contrast it with the reincarnation karma suggested by some faiths.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No An Overworked Conversation of Destination and Journey 8 8 92 92 An Overworked Conversation of Destination and Journey full 23eedbf9-6ac1-42d5-bf1b-c714412a3b47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/705a0cb7 Carol points out that we often have an understanding of the journey we're on, and an idea of the destination we have in mind. Then. something happens to make us question all of it. Rev. Bill goes global, suggesting that the question about "destination" probably doesn't need an answer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol points out that we often have an understanding of the journey we're on, and an idea of the destination we have in mind. Then. something happens to make us question all of it. Rev. Bill goes global, suggesting that the question about "destination" probably doesn't need an answer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2087 Carol points out that we often have an understanding of the journey we're on, and an idea of the destination we have in mind. Then. something happens to make us question all of it. Rev. Bill goes global, suggesting that the question about "destination" probably doesn't need an answer.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No An Outpicturing of Our Mind 8 8 91 91 An Outpicturing of Our Mind full f20a3d3c-5afa-41be-af8a-a7a076edbec1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98aee6d7 Carol has been considering the "aha moments" when the things we've been learning about suddenly start showing up in our lives. Rev. Bill takes the conversation into what we mean by "reality", and how our lives are lived through the influence of our thinking and experienced through the personal "filter" through which we see it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been considering the "aha moments" when the things we've been learning about suddenly start showing up in our lives. Rev. Bill takes the conversation into what we mean by "reality", and how our lives are lived through the influence of our thinking and experienced through the personal "filter" through which we see it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2002 Carol has been considering the "aha moments" when the things we've been learning about suddenly start showing up in our lives. Rev. Bill takes the conversation into what we mean by "reality", and how our lives are lived through the influence of our thinking and experienced through the personal "filter" through which we see it.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Insurance 8 8 90 90 Insurance full 36598ca4-115f-4c53-9544-26217bc9cd86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4099dc75 Carol wants to talk about Jesus in New Thought terms, and how the various branches of New Thought approach Jesus in a different way. Rev. Bill shares his perspective from his own branch of Religious Science, and how New Thought in general considers Jesus to be our "great example" rather than a "great exception".

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to talk about Jesus in New Thought terms, and how the various branches of New Thought approach Jesus in a different way. Rev. Bill shares his perspective from his own branch of Religious Science, and how New Thought in general considers Jesus to be our "great example" rather than a "great exception".

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1987 Carol wants to talk about Jesus in New Thought terms, and how the various branches of New Thought approach Jesus in a different way. Rev. Bill shares his perspective from his own branch of Religious Science, and how New Thought in general considers Jesus to be our "great example" rather than a "great exception".

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Oh, Jesus! 8 8 89 89 Oh, Jesus! full 51c6ed48-a532-4cac-b375-ed6a05db2924 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afe93433 Carol wants to talk about Jesus in New Thought terms, and how the various branches of New Thought approach Jesus in a different way. Rev. Bill shares his perspective from his own branch of Religious Science, and how New Thought in general considers Jesus to be our "great example" rather than a "great exception".

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol wants to talk about Jesus in New Thought terms, and how the various branches of New Thought approach Jesus in a different way. Rev. Bill shares his perspective from his own branch of Religious Science, and how New Thought in general considers Jesus to be our "great example" rather than a "great exception".

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1854 Carol wants to talk about Jesus in New Thought terms, and how the various branches of New Thought approach Jesus in a different way. Rev. Bill shares his perspective from his own branch of Religious Science, and how New Thought in general considers Jesus to be our "great example" rather than a "great exception".

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Oneness, part 2 8 8 88 88 Oneness, part 2 full 9a115afb-ce4e-45ec-9378-6bd66b84f21e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2990abe3 Carol has been reading the prayers of various Mystics who include a mention of Oneness, and noticed that there are many that include dualistic concepts and language. She and Rev. Bill explore why that might be happening, and what it means.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Carol has been reading the prayers of various Mystics who include a mention of Oneness, and noticed that there are many that include dualistic concepts and language. She and Rev. Bill explore why that might be happening, and what it means.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2102 Carol has been reading the prayers of various Mystics who include a mention of Oneness, and noticed that there are many that include dualistic concepts and language. She and Rev. Bill explore why that might be happening, and what it means.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Flow 8 8 87 87 Flow full abc38e23-d6d7-4c2b-91eb-60fac5899af3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f929d8d Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1820 The topic is getting and being in the flow - having an experience in which the events, activities and circumstance unfold in a way that is harmonious, peaceful and uplifting. Carol has not been feeling it lately, and Rev. Bill points out that the opposite of being in the flow is trying to be in control. The topic is getting and being in the flow - having an experience in which the events, activities and circumstance unfold in a way that is harmonious, peaceful and uplifting. Carol has not been feeling it lately, and Rev. Bill points out that the opposite newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Power of Words 8 8 86 86 The Power of Words full 6c6a289f-7d4f-43cd-bb38-3ceac4105511 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80580a0d Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2416 Carol points out that scripture says that Death and Life is in the power of the Word. She and Rev. Bill dive into the tremendous power of words, especially when they are focused and activated in a practical prayer. Carol points out that scripture says that Death and Life is in the power of the Word. She and Rev. Bill dive into the tremendous power of words, especially when they are focused and activated in a practical prayer. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Grace and Graceful 8 8 85 85 Grace and Graceful full 92f67a4f-1d67-4e85-a83d-e3e306bae034 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a2d565d Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2054 Carol was inspired by a rich and complex presentation at the Winter Solstice celebration, and the way it came off smoothly even though there were a lot of moving parts. Rev. Bill turns the conversation to grace-inviting the Infinite to create through us, and gracefulness-our ability to use our skills and experience to make it look easy. Carol was inspired by a rich and complex presentation at the Winter Solstice celebration, and the way it came off smoothly even though there were a lot of moving parts. Rev. Bill turns the conversation to grace-inviting the Infinite to create through us, newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Change 7 7 84 84 Change full 746c7ea9-94f2-4390-add4-4cf838e86a82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a8a747d Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1758 The topic of change has been coming up a lot lately for Carol, along with the challenges of dealing with it or avoiding it. Rev. Bill reminds us that change is always happening, even when our experience seems to be a continuation of what's come before. The topic of change has been coming up a lot lately for Carol, along with the challenges of dealing with it or avoiding it. Rev. Bill reminds us that change is always happening, even when our experience seems to be a continuation of what's come before. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Damnation 7 7 83 83 Damnation full 3d648741-4222-46d6-a10d-5c50936f266c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1636c3e Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2029 Carol wants to talk about damnation, and how it fits together with our negative self-talk, resolutions and change for the new year, and so forth. Rev. Bill's view is that we are here to have a human experience, and don't seem to need to wait until the end of our lives to have an experience of hell. Carol wants to talk about damnation, and how it fits together with our negative self-talk, resolutions and change for the new year, and so forth. Rev. Bill's view is that we are here to have a human experience, and don't seem to need to wait until the end newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No People Who Dont Believe 7 7 82 82 People Who Dont Believe full 316f68e1-8333-4dd3-81ca-8c4b6c7ae1a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f711133 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2273 What do we do when we want to help a friend who's going through a struggle, and the friend doesn't believe in the healing power of practical prayer, or the existence of the Universal Principles we're working with? Carol and Rev. Bill discuss some possibilities. What do we do when we want to help a friend who's going through a struggle, and the friend doesn't believe in the healing power of practical prayer, or the existence of the Universal Principles we're working with? Carol and Rev. Bill discuss some possibil newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Hope Hopelessness and Holidays 7 7 81 81 Hope Hopelessness and Holidays full fd05f1f9-7eb5-4276-a655-e50502826330 https://share.transistor.fm/s/953ffeb1 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1654 Carol had a holiday experience, noticing something different at the mall - even with the music playing there was a sense of emptiness among her fellow shoppers. Rev. Bill digs into ideas of hope, hopelessness, and our collective return to "normal". Carol had a holiday experience, noticing something different at the mall - even with the music playing there was a sense of emptiness among her fellow shoppers. Rev. Bill digs into ideas of hope, hopelessness, and our collective return to "normal". newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Prosperity Wealth Abundance and Money 7 7 80 80 Prosperity Wealth Abundance and Money full 5dc5bc37-b66f-4e21-8bd0-b37ed412d783 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc4d87e6 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1879 Carol observes that many people use words like prosperity, wealth, abundance and money as though they all mean the same thing. In times of challenge, recession, inflation, or other sorts of change they bring about feelings of fear. She and Rev. Bill talk about the differences between what the words mean, and the way we can use our Word to invite and experience of prosperity regardless of the workings of the economy. Carol observes that many people use words like prosperity, wealth, abundance and money as though they all mean the same thing. In times of challenge, recession, inflation, or other sorts of change they bring about feelings of fear. She and Rev. Bill talk newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Truth 7 7 79 79 The Truth full 7e72f228-30ea-4780-bd10-fdb14b4cc218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a2f052b Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2033 Carol wants to talk about "the Truth", and whether life experience and our own reasoning influence what is true for us vs. what is true for someone else. Rev. Bill takes it to principle, and they expore what is True for everyone. Carol wants to talk about "the Truth", and whether life experience and our own reasoning influence what is true for us vs. what is true for someone else. Rev. Bill takes it to principle, and they expore what is True for everyone. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Allowing 7 7 78 78 Allowing full 1e0d8b7d-5a6e-4139-b935-5fd4049e98b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55825548 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1842 Carol has noticed that we have a tendency to maneuver, coerce or control circumstances in an effort to have things go our way. She and Rev. Bill talk about the ways that we can use the Infinite Creative Power to bring something new to life, while we exert LESS control. Carol has noticed that we have a tendency to maneuver, coerce or control circumstances in an effort to have things go our way. She and Rev. Bill talk about the ways that we can use the Infinite Creative Power to bring something new to life, while we exert newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Discernment 7 7 77 77 Discernment full 840cdead-971d-43f8-b6b1-95acbb729cf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1982b0e9 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1982 By "discernment", Carol is refering to the understanding of the meaning behind an event or experience. Rev. Bill dives into the discussion of how we activate our intuition to understand what's ours, and what next steps will bring more Good into our lilves. By "discernment", Carol is refering to the understanding of the meaning behind an event or experience. Rev. Bill dives into the discussion of how we activate our intuition to understand what's ours, and what next steps will bring more Good into our lilves newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No How It Works 7 7 76 76 How It Works full 351d8125-2a74-4968-b4e5-92c24e54bf22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7034bce6 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1671 Carol is off this week, so Rev. Bill dives into one of his favorite topics - how and why does practical prayer work. He gleefully embarks upon an explanation of the principle, the Power, and the process. It includes detail on who can pray, what we can pray for, and how it was invented. Carol is off this week, so Rev. Bill dives into one of his favorite topics - how and why does practical prayer work. He gleefully embarks upon an explanation of the principle, the Power, and the process. It includes detail on who can pray, what we can pra newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Fate 7 7 75 75 Fate full ee5b9e99-ba05-4a38-8532-1021f04c65ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/910756d0 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2181 Carol wants to talk about Fate - the idea that we're just coasting through life and everything is pre-ordained and "coming to an expected end". Rev. Bill thinks this is a cop-out that lets people blame God when they don't like what's happening in their life. Instead, he suggests looking at the bigger picture for an idea of what "the expected end" can be. Carol wants to talk about Fate - the idea that we're just coasting through life and everything is pre-ordained and "coming to an expected end". Rev. Bill thinks this is a cop-out that lets people blame God when they don't like what's happening in their l newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Valley of the Shadow 7 7 74 74 Valley of the Shadow full 1941d61e-03b1-4dc0-9472-0b195020b3e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bf70066 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1934 A listener lost her partner of 40 years, and wants to know how Practical Prayer can help. Rev. Bill points out that trying to skip over the painful part of grieving is a "spiritual bypass", which doesn't work and doesn't help. He and Carol turn to the 23rd Psalm for insight and guidance. A listener lost her partner of 40 years, and wants to know how Practical Prayer can help. Rev. Bill points out that trying to skip over the painful part of grieving is a "spiritual bypass", which doesn't work and doesn't help. He and Carol turn to the 23r newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No I Am God 7 7 73 73 I Am God full ecd0c9a9-cdf7-40f0-83bb-0ac68bf8886b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4755272 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1953 People sometimes hear incredible arrogance when someone says "I am God", which Carol has heard from various directions for decades. Rev. Bill puts the resistance in context, and together they explore how we can claim and own our "I am God-ness". People sometimes hear incredible arrogance when someone says "I am God", which Carol has heard from various directions for decades. Rev. Bill puts the resistance in context, and together they explore how we can claim and own our "I am God-ness". newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Allowing, Surrender and Submission vs Ego 6 6 72 72 Allowing, Surrender and Submission vs Ego full eba55b82-eb94-4034-a43c-ff3363d03913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a42e1c8 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1711 Carol says that "submission" is a dirty word to women with an independent spirit. It's used a lot in scripture, especially towards husbands. Together with Rev. Bill, they unwrap the word and put the concept into spiritual context. Carol says that "submission" is a dirty word to women with an independent spirit. It's used a lot in scripture, especially towards husbands. Together with Rev. Bill, they unwrap the word and put the concept into spiritual context. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Control Freaks 6 6 71 71 Control Freaks full 7f06018f-19dd-4296-84c2-200edd447379 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ddb9d1e Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1757 When our podcast began over a year ago, Carol routinely described herself as "a card-carrying Control Freak". There have been many examples along the way of how she had historically "taken control" of situations and circumstances to make sure that "what is supposed to happen" happens. Together with Rev Bill, they review how that's gong now. When our podcast began over a year ago, Carol routinely described herself as "a card-carrying Control Freak". There have been many examples along the way of how she had historically "taken control" of situations and circumstances to make sure that "what i newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Newness 6 6 70 70 Newness full 4117d5c2-67ba-4995-8622-5517c801c656 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6571ef7 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1975 There is a lot of newness at hand - new experiences, new events, new activities and new things are showing up in many exciting ways in Carol's life. Rev. Bill notes that "new: New Thought's first name. Together, they explore the ways that we can cultivate what's new. There is a lot of newness at hand - new experiences, new events, new activities and new things are showing up in many exciting ways in Carol's life. Rev. Bill notes that "new: New Thought's first name. Together, they explore the ways that we can cultivate newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Channeled Consciousness 6 6 69 69 Channeled Consciousness full 0568bdeb-6035-458b-8d6c-d74a519d3253 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60bf40c2 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2120 Carol talks about Channels - people who speak on behalf of non-living entities, who share very powerful insights that fit well with New Thought teachings. Rev. Bill addresses the question... is this New Thought, or something else? Carol talks about Channels - people who speak on behalf of non-living entities, who share very powerful insights that fit well with New Thought teachings. Rev. Bill addresses the question... is this New Thought, or something else? newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No All is Mind 6 6 68 68 All is Mind full 745d79f8-d8d7-4f6a-9c65-b07ed3658bcc https://share.transistor.fm/s/4329e534 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2103 Carol is intrigued by the notion that "all is Mind". Rev. Bill points out that this is an anchor point in the New Thought philosophy, and the two get into a discussion about the interaction between Divine Mind (with a capital M) and our individual mind. Carol is intrigued by the notion that "all is Mind". Rev. Bill points out that this is an anchor point in the New Thought philosophy, and the two get into a discussion about the interaction between Divine Mind (with a capital M) and our individual mind. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spiritual or Religious 6 6 67 67 Spiritual or Religious full 3e05b94e-aded-4fec-b8fa-25facba2da66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d8edf71 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2150 Carol has noticed the term "SBNR" gets used a lot, meaning Spiritual But Not Religious. Rev. Bill joins in to explore religion, spirituality, how they connect, and how to change "But Not" into "Both And". Carol has noticed the term "SBNR" gets used a lot, meaning Spiritual But Not Religious. Rev. Bill joins in to explore religion, spirituality, how they connect, and how to change "But Not" into "Both And". newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Two Steps for Jesus 6 6 66 66 Two Steps for Jesus full 2465cb19-4ae9-4ebb-a0ca-6f3068d8818f https://share.transistor.fm/s/463f9cf7 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2057 Carol wants to know why there are five steps in a Practical Prayer, but Jesus didn't have to do them all - he usually skipped the first two. Rev. Bill explains how the level of Consciousness at which Jesus lived kept him in the alignment the rest of us strive for when we begin a prayer. Carol wants to know why there are five steps in a Practical Prayer, but Jesus didn't have to do them all - he usually skipped the first two. Rev. Bill explains how the level of Consciousness at which Jesus lived kept him in the alignment the rest of us st newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No New Thought Denominatons 6 6 65 65 New Thought Denominatons full d5c8ef2d-f5ba-4344-bdb4-7786a457aef0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ce54943 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2164 Carol has noticed that there are many branches of the New Thought teaching, including larger ones like the Unity, Religious Science, Divine Science, and the United Foundation for Better Living, as well as many smaller ones. She and Rev. Bill get into the similarities and differences, and why it matters - or doesn't. Carol has noticed that there are many branches of the New Thought teaching, including larger ones like the Unity, Religious Science, Divine Science, and the United Foundation for Better Living, as well as many smaller ones. She and Rev. Bill get into the newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Back to Basics 6 6 64 64 Back to Basics full 005fe158-4d97-40b8-9f45-65e694aa617f https://share.transistor.fm/s/69782129 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2106 Carol sees New Thought as a vast landscape, and finds it helpful to focus in on the basics to avoid getting lost in the nuance. Rev. Bill points out that, in this teaching of Oneness, we can identify a single core concept and let everything build from there. Carol sees New Thought as a vast landscape, and finds it helpful to focus in on the basics to avoid getting lost in the nuance. Rev. Bill points out that, in this teaching of Oneness, we can identify a single core concept and let everything build from the newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Treatment 6 6 63 63 Treatment full b94f5a9b-e1f3-4cb5-a086-081dcc3d2775 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52ff41cd Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2088 When Carol first heard the term "spiritual mind treatment" it sounded like threatening, nonsensical hokey woo-woo voodoo. Now, understanding that it's a form of prayer - a Practical Prayer - puts it in a new light. Rev. Bill discusses what makes a Practical Prayer or Treatment work, and what makes it different. When Carol first heard the term "spiritual mind treatment" it sounded like threatening, nonsensical hokey woo-woo voodoo. Now, understanding that it's a form of prayer - a Practical Prayer - puts it in a new light. Rev. Bill discusses what makes a Practic newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Infinity and One Mind 6 6 62 62 Infinity and One Mind full 46e3ea1e-118b-4ac1-b697-65ecc9185b0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdbb629e Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1720 Our thoughts, and particularly our beliefs, create our experience of life. Our experiences, in turn, provide insight into what we prefer and don't prefer, which then let us set a new intention, have a new thought... a new belief... which opens the way for a new, different experience of life. Our thoughts, and particularly our beliefs, create our experience of life. Our experiences, in turn, provide insight into what we prefer and don't prefer, which then let us set a new intention, have a new thought... a new belief... which opens the way for newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Karma 6 6 61 61 Karma full d3f37a1a-28cb-4f8c-bf57-3bee1a5b6615 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cd89bd3 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1979 In Carol's religion of origin, the notion of karma was mostly addressed as "you reap what you sow". Other traditions have other views. Together, she and Rev. Bill explore the New Thought perspective. In Carol's religion of origin, the notion of karma was mostly addressed as "you reap what you sow". Other traditions have other views. Together, she and Rev. Bill explore the New Thought perspective. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No How Spirit Works 5 5 60 60 How Spirit Works full 88c147f9-72d2-4a0b-858c-6ea719bf6def https://share.transistor.fm/s/92e836bc Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2180 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 issues with the audio quality. 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 issues with the audio quality. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Defining Moments 5 5 59 59 Defining Moments full 98dac69b-407f-48ea-a921-726a334c7f61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0544c528 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2232 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, when we're in the middle of it, we don't notice that it's happened until we look back. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss the ways that we can change our story by changing the way we tell it. 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, when we're in the middle of it, we don't notice that it's happened until we look back. Car newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Heaven and Hell 5 5 58 58 Heaven and Hell full 10b2e816-5bac-4b67-8602-e3f1b89eb090 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19bec4ae Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2191 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 explains the New Thought understanding, and that we actually don't have to wait for death to experience either one. 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 explains the New Thought understanding, and that we actually don't have to wait for death newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Work, Stress, Struggle and Clutter 5 5 57 57 Work, Stress, Struggle and Clutter full 9062b116-7c0a-480e-a8da-4ec42540bdce https://share.transistor.fm/s/228593e4 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2027 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 the work becomes too much, it can bring about all of the experiences we DON'T want. Rev. Bill suggests that the tipping point is when the work turns to clutter or struggle in our mind, and that point is different for everyone. 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 the work becomes too much, it can bring about all of the experiences we DON'T want. Rev. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Gratitude 5 5 56 56 Gratitude full 61df4785-2513-4f99-af3a-348455f8e6e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/085f33f3 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1879 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 Prayer, and it's the only one that we can actually feel in our body. 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 Prayer, and it's the only one that we can actually feel in our body. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Rejoice in All Things 5 5 55 55 Rejoice in All Things full 41e68a5c-724c-47a8-8e93-22abfb4f3926 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38374682 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1859 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 with the notion of rejoicing in all things, and takes the discussion into how we judge and evaluate when something is tragic. 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 with the notion of rejoicing in all things, and takes the discussion into how we judge and newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Healing and Medicine 5 5 54 54 Healing and Medicine full f2f4ee48-f4f7-4574-b534-9638e701636c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f5b8e96 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2382 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 faith, and why one doesn't supersede another. 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 faith, and why one doesn't supersede another. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Devil 5 5 53 53 The Devil full 6422229b-eedd-4bdb-a880-ad431fd57484 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdb0d09e Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1803 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 doesn't exist. Rev. Bill helps dig into the metaphysics, and describes how we can each have our own personal devils - or not. 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 doesn't exist. Rev. Bill helps dig into the metaphysics, and describes how we can each have newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Demonstration and Manifestation 5 5 52 52 Demonstration and Manifestation full 5433f46d-6d43-42a9-b2fd-2cc58e2dd5bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/56552cae Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2099 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 dives into the way that Practical Prayer builds on affirmations to take the manifestations to a whole new level. 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 dives into the way that Practical Prayer builds on affirmations to take the manifestations t newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Cause and Effect 5 5 51 51 Cause and Effect full 65370d03-7746-4572-8d44-ac945ce9c117 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d94a672 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2417 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, and thus change our experience of life. Rev. Bill explains the difference in the way cause and effect is described in the world of Newtonian physics. 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, and thus change our experience of life. Rev. Bill explains the difference in the way cau newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Affirmations 5 5 50 50 Affirmations full d78e4b89-e3a4-42e6-9843-af3118b49cdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/911d0c16 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2048 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 ingredient in a practical prayer, and that affirmations by themselves work... right up until they stop working. They discuss belief systems, how we know when our affirmation might not work and what we can do about it. 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 ingredient in a practical prayer, and that affirmations by themselves work... right up newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No What is Truth? 5 5 49 49 What is Truth? full a1601f38-0d46-438e-812b-5ff6e7732bfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/f610e6ff Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2132 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 is a matter of personal opinion, belief, and perspective. Carol discusses the difference between "my truth" and "your 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 is a matter of personal opinion, belief, and perspective. Carol discusses the differenc newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Prosperity and Abundance 4 4 48 48 Prosperity and Abundance full b5e299bf-8213-40ee-838e-f681b69fcc23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df38e6a2 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2224 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 and powerful aspect of the teaching. 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 and powerful aspect of the teaching. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Destiny and Predestination 4 4 47 47 Destiny and Predestination full 361c05d4-7316-410f-bb20-1d0c79953a45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12ff4d4c Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2181 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, then bad things happen. Rev. Bill brings up the notion that God does have a plan, but it's not what most people think it is. 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, then bad things happen. Rev. Bill brings up the notion that God does have a plan, but i newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Consciousness 4 4 46 46 Consciousness full cbcb6793-5a78-41e1-a30e-ca912367f415 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3acdb74d Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2164 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 you, what's true for me, and what is an absolute, "capital T" Truth. 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 you, what's true for me, and what is an absolute, "capital T" Truth. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Focus and Transformation 4 4 45 45 Focus and Transformation full 4a80916a-ae08-43b1-9446-6f4ec152e378 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4fbe3b3 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2199 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. And also that anything can be a rich and transforational spiritual practice, including rock climbing. 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. And also that anything can be a rich and transforational spiritual practice, including roc newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Truth About God 4 4 44 44 The Truth About God full 40367b6e-c953-47a0-9d04-0da418ec5fcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c284584 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1908 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 you, what's true for me, and what is an absolute, "capital T" Truth. 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 you, what's true for me, and what is an absolute, "capital T" Truth. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Meditation 4 4 43 43 Meditation full 5946dc22-6af1-4544-8505-22f0c9b2514c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4053064a Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1979 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 how to approach it - and talk about it with others - in an open, welcoming and practical way. 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 how to approach it - and talk about it with others - in an open, welcoming and practica newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Manifestation 4 4 42 42 Manifestation full 06d2376c-7b6f-40ff-82c5-c6793ca10612 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7434e72b Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1941 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 beingrushed or overwhelmed by the Good that's comiong into our lives. 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 beingrushed or overwhelmed by the Good that's comiong into our lives. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spiritual Practice 4 4 41 41 Spiritual Practice full fc5a984b-c60d-4434-843c-5e47b000932f https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb9d0979 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2243 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 that everyone is free to attend to life at the experiential level, or develop a practice to cultivate a deeper awareness of our spiritual nature. 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 that everyone is free to attend to life at the experiential level, or develop a practic newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No One Mind 4 4 40 40 One Mind full ab771071-f4f5-4d63-9ce9-4d766d372d43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d62b3ac6 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2410 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 her own. Rev. Bill explains the central belief in New Thought, that there is One, and how it applies to ideas of duality, and the holy trinity. 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 her own. Rev. Bill explains the central belief in New Thought, that there is One, and h newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Foxhole Prayers 4 4 39 39 Foxhole Prayers full 66df81df-1eae-4d6c-932c-31fa95cf524a https://share.transistor.fm/s/314bbff1 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2193 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 insurance policies and jumper cables. 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 insurance policies and jumper cables. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Is it ALWAYS metaphysical? 4 4 38 38 Is it ALWAYS metaphysical? full 76b218e3-ec26-4f54-8eee-6c23be39a1c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3be603f6 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2253 Carol describes some recent experiences running routine errands, and the unexpected Good that took place. Rev. Bill joins in to investigate the possible metaphysical meaning and lessons in them. The conversation turns to the difference between inviting a situation and being prepared for it. Carol describes some recent experiences running routine errands, and the unexpected Good that took place. Rev. Bill joins in to investigate the possible metaphysical meaning and lessons in them. The conversation turns to the difference between inviting a newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Where is Jesus 4 4 37 37 Where is Jesus full 9367dad9-3acd-4761-9a01-d5be729b9250 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e52309b9 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2184 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 involved in the more traditional religion from her past. 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 involved in the more traditional religion from her past. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No What Ernest Meant 3 3 36 36 What Ernest Meant full Buzzsprout-10039977 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b91713f Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2134 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 One Power. The discussion leads to the way things are said, the way they're perceived, and the meaning behind some familiar scripture. 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 One Power. The discussion leads to the way things are said, the way they're perceived, an newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Ego 3 3 35 35 Ego full Buzzsprout-9991758 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a7d6bf Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2170 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 smiting others, and the feelings that can bring up. 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 smiting others, and the feelings that can bring up. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Does God Have a Plan? 3 3 34 34 Does God Have a Plan? full Buzzsprout-9949177 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e74da13d 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 abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good.


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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2507 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 abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good. 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 abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Signs & Guidance 3 3 33 33 Signs & Guidance full Buzzsprout-9902004 https://share.transistor.fm/s/042e0169 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2230 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?  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?  newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spirit Works Quickly Except When It Does't 3 3 32 32 Spirit Works Quickly Except When It Does't full Buzzsprout-9870397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59eabb94 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2099 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, in a very clear and compelling way. Rev. Bill helps uncover what might be going on. 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, in a very clear and compelling way. Rev. Bill helps uncover what might be going on. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Unity and Oneness 3 3 31 31 Unity and Oneness full Buzzsprout-9831388 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bb8eb0c Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2841 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 looking past the evidence in front of us to experience a deeper Truth. 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 looking past the evidence in front of us to experience a deeper Truth. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Bring Love to It 3 3 30 30 Bring Love to It full Buzzsprout-9800415 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17038802 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2644 Carol has noticed the notion of Oneness that New Thought and traditional religion have in common. She and Rev. Bill discuss that, even though the world around us shows us separation and competition, we are at choice. We can look beyond, beneath and within it to find our connection, and be the Love we want to see. Carol has noticed the notion of Oneness that New Thought and traditional religion have in common. She and Rev. Bill discuss that, even though the world around us shows us separation and competition, we are at choice. We can look beyond, beneath and within newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Changing the Way We Look at Things Changes the Way They Look 3 3 29 29 Changing the Way We Look at Things Changes the Way They Look full Buzzsprout-9761428 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e3fe5d7 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2352 Carol is ready to give up her Certified Control Freak card and settle into a more comfortable partnership with the Infinite. As Rev. Bill points out, we have the ability to control things in the world around us - muscle them into place - and it works right up until it stops working. Carol is ready to give up her Certified Control Freak card and settle into a more comfortable partnership with the Infinite. As Rev. Bill points out, we have the ability to control things in the world around us - muscle them into place - and it works righ newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Good News 3 3 28 28 Good News full Buzzsprout-9722121 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63250c5e Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2427 Carol is concerned about getting wrapped up in the news of the day. Rev. Bill shares an idea about using the news as our prayer requests. The conversation turns to Recognition - the first step in Practical Prayer, and how we can use that to step up our spiritual practice. Carol is concerned about getting wrapped up in the news of the day. Rev. Bill shares an idea about using the news as our prayer requests. The conversation turns to Recognition - the first step in Practical Prayer, and how we can use that to step up our sp newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Health, Wealth, Love, Work, and Spirit 3 3 27 27 Health, Wealth, Love, Work, and Spirit full Buzzsprout-9680796 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d172a3b8 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2251 Rev. Bill suggests that there are only five things we pray for. Carol resists, then they make their way to agreement before the discussion turns to the idea of prayer without ceasing. Rev. Bill suggests that there are only five things we pray for. Carol resists, then they make their way to agreement before the discussion turns to the idea of prayer without ceasing. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No CTAs and Thanksgiving 3 3 26 26 CTAs and Thanksgiving full Buzzsprout-9631566 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a621e5a Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2348 Carol wants to have a "Call to Action" in her prayers, to be very specific about the result she's desiring. Through the discussion, Rev. Bill suggests that it can be as important or more so to leave behind whatever is no longer helpful. Carol wants to have a "Call to Action" in her prayers, to be very specific about the result she's desiring. Through the discussion, Rev. Bill suggests that it can be as important or more so to leave behind whatever is no longer helpful. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spirit Within, or Without 3 3 25 25 Spirit Within, or Without full Buzzsprout-9601024 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b57c060 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2333 Carol is comfortable with the first two steps in Practical Prayer - Recognizing the One Power in back of everything, and then knowing that she is part of the One. She and Rev. Bill discuss whether it's a conversation with an outside entity, she's talking to herself, or something else. Carol is comfortable with the first two steps in Practical Prayer - Recognizing the One Power in back of everything, and then knowing that she is part of the One. She and Rev. Bill discuss whether it's a conversation with an outside entity, she's talking newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Invisible Friends and Rapid Pace Affirmations 2 2 24 24 Invisible Friends and Rapid Pace Affirmations full Buzzsprout-9560263 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d5348a9 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2076 The conversation about duality continues, with Carol concerned that she might have to give up her intimate relationship with Spirit. Rev. Bill describes another way to think about it, and together they discuss how to replace the critical voices in our heads with something more helpful. The conversation about duality continues, with Carol concerned that she might have to give up her intimate relationship with Spirit. Rev. Bill describes another way to think about it, and together they discuss how to replace the critical voices in our hea newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Duality 2 2 23 23 Duality full Buzzsprout-9520978 https://share.transistor.fm/s/405c6d89 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2472 New Thought is a philosophy and teaching of unity. Rev. Bill points out that duality is anything not consistent with the notion of Oneness. Carol has a longstanding practice of talking to Spirit, and is now working to bring the Divine within.This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org, or the link in the episode description. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6) New Thought is a philosophy and teaching of unity. Rev. Bill points out that duality is anything not consistent with the notion of Oneness. Carol has a longstanding practice of talking to Spirit, and is now working to bring the Divine within.This podcast newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Hypothetical Situations 2 2 22 22 Hypothetical Situations full Buzzsprout-9478935 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c45323de Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2495 Rev. Bill and Carol discuss the difficulties in solving hypothetical questions, and the ways we can pray for guidance in taking our next perfect steps. Rev. Bill and Carol discuss the difficulties in solving hypothetical questions, and the ways we can pray for guidance in taking our next perfect steps. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No How Much Better Can It Get? 2 2 21 21 How Much Better Can It Get? full Buzzsprout-9439800 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecfe2e1d Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2389 Carol wants to know, if God is in it, and God can do anything, then what's holding us back in what we ask for? Rev. Bill describes the intersection of Infinite possibilities, and what lies within our own belief. Carol wants to know, if God is in it, and God can do anything, then what's holding us back in what we ask for? Rev. Bill describes the intersection of Infinite possibilities, and what lies within our own belief. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No New Thought Confetti 2 2 20 20 New Thought Confetti full Buzzsprout-9380412 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c320e26 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2571 Carol has questions about praying for something without knowing how it could happen, along with a bunch of other things that feel like it's been tossed up in the air, and is coming down as New Thought confetti. Together, they work to fit the pieces into place. Carol has questions about praying for something without knowing how it could happen, along with a bunch of other things that feel like it's been tossed up in the air, and is coming down as New Thought confetti. Together, they work to fit the pieces into p newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Getting Started with Practical Prayer 2 2 19 19 Getting Started with Practical Prayer full Buzzsprout-9328675 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91bc1036 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2417 As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that it works, and using our newfound confidence to build from there. As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Getting the Yes You Want 2 2 18 18 Getting the Yes You Want full Buzzsprout-9273506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b9bba19 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2038 Carol continues to dig into the notion that the answer is in the prayer. Rev. Bill points our that, In order for our prayers to create a new and more joyous life, we have to be clear about the experience we want to have. It the same when we pray for ourselves, or pray for others. Carol continues to dig into the notion that the answer is in the prayer. Rev. Bill points our that, In order for our prayers to create a new and more joyous life, we have to be clear about the experience we want to have. It the same when we pray for ourse newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The Answer to the Prayer is In the Prayer 2 2 17 17 The Answer to the Prayer is In the Prayer full Buzzsprout-9241018 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a52a0641 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2406 Ernest Holmes wrote that the answer to the prayer is in the prayer. Carol thinks that's beautiful, but isn't able to fit it into the familiar prayer models from traditional religion. Rev. Bill describes the difference between asking and claiming, and praying for what our heart desires rather than what we "should" want. Ernest Holmes wrote that the answer to the prayer is in the prayer. Carol thinks that's beautiful, but isn't able to fit it into the familiar prayer models from traditional religion. Rev. Bill describes the difference between asking and claiming, and pray newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No God Always Says Yes 2 2 16 16 God Always Says Yes full Buzzsprout-9230248 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14117af4 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2764 Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No The New Language of New Thought 2 2 15 15 The New Language of New Thought full Buzzsprout-9193217 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90cb2653 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2538 Rev. Bill describes the science behind Scientific Prayer, what it is and what it's not, and how everyone can use it to bring more good into our lives. We close with a prayer for good... whatever that means. Rev. Bill describes the science behind Scientific Prayer, what it is and what it's not, and how everyone can use it to bring more good into our lives. We close with a prayer for good... whatever that means. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Sticking Points 2 2 14 14 Sticking Points full Buzzsprout-9153921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83070bb8 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2877 Carol has some questions that won't go away: Who am I talking or praying to? How about sinners, and separation from God? What if I need to add another step or two to the prayer process? Carol has some questions that won't go away: Who am I talking or praying to? How about sinners, and separation from God? What if I need to add another step or two to the prayer process? newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Jesus and Practical Prayer 2 2 13 13 Jesus and Practical Prayer full Buzzsprout-9109466 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa28d23e Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2179 Carol wants to know why Jesus didn’t do Practical Prayer… or did he? And how do we pray like Jesus? Rev. Bill gives us the instructions from Jesus on how to pray, and create our own miracles. Carol wants to know why Jesus didn’t do Practical Prayer… or did he? And how do we pray like Jesus? Rev. Bill gives us the instructions from Jesus on how to pray, and create our own miracles. Jesus, Sermon on the Mount, Lord's Prayer, New Thought No Prayer With Purpose 1 1 12 12 Prayer With Purpose full Buzzsprout-9080416 https://share.transistor.fm/s/262dca5d Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2035 When we begin a Practical Prayer, we start with our statement of purpose - the change in circumstance that we desire as a result of the work in consciousness. Rev. Bill describes how it’s OK if the process zig-zags along the way. When we begin a Practical Prayer, we start with our statement of purpose - the change in circumstance that we desire as a result of the work in consciousness. Rev. Bill describes how it’s OK if the process zig-zags along the way. serenity, peace of mind, guidance, purpose, prayer No Making Traditional Prayers Practical 1 1 11 11 Making Traditional Prayers Practical full Buzzsprout-9038062 https://share.transistor.fm/s/769b64b9 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2569 Carol asks if people who have a longstanding, more traditional prayer practice can incorporate the techniques of Practical Prayer? Rev. Bill says that the answer is yes, and that it’s simple but not necessarily easy. Carol asks if people who have a longstanding, more traditional prayer practice can incorporate the techniques of Practical Prayer? Rev. Bill says that the answer is yes, and that it’s simple but not necessarily easy. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Spiritual Mind Treatment, Scientific and Affirmative Prayer 1 1 10 10 Spiritual Mind Treatment, Scientific and Affirmative Prayer full Buzzsprout-8999601 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49dafbe7 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2529 The “traditional” language of New Thought includes prayers called Spiritual Mind Treatment. There are also references to Scientific Prayer, Affirmative Prayer, and others. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss the similarities and differences between those and a Practical Prayer, and then pray for a sign that prayer works.  The “traditional” language of New Thought includes prayers called Spiritual Mind Treatment. There are also references to Scientific Prayer, Affirmative Prayer, and others. Carol and Rev. Bill discuss the similarities and differences between those and a Pr newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Praying for Others to Change 1 1 9 9 Praying for Others to Change full Buzzsprout-8957176 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10aae8f5 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2167 Carol wants to know, if someone is behaving badly, or is abusive, or our kids are "stuck on stupid", can we use Practical Prayer to fix them? The conversation balances on the thin line between accountability for our beliefs and blame. Carol wants to know, if someone is behaving badly, or is abusive, or our kids are "stuck on stupid", can we use Practical Prayer to fix them? The conversation balances on the thin line between accountability for our beliefs and blame. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No What Makes Practical Prayer Different 1 1 8 8 What Makes Practical Prayer Different full Buzzsprout-8924686 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8c3196c Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2517 Carol wants to know how Practical Prayer is different than other forms of prayer. Rev. Bill acknowledges his ignorance, and limited familiarity with other forms of prayer. Together, they stitch together an understanding of what’s different and what’s not. Carol wants to know how Practical Prayer is different than other forms of prayer. Rev. Bill acknowledges his ignorance, and limited familiarity with other forms of prayer. Together, they stitch together an understanding of what’s different and what’s not. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Doubt 1 1 7 7 Doubt full Buzzsprout-8924682 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13be88a8 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2520 What happens when we don’t believe that what we’re praying for is possible? As Carol points out, we want to believe… we try to believe… but there’s something in there that just nags.  What happens when we don’t believe that what we’re praying for is possible? As Carol points out, we want to believe… we try to believe… but there’s something in there that just nags.  newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Losing My Religion 1 1 6 6 Losing My Religion full Buzzsprout-8924663 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be83df37 Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2304 Do I have to give up my religion in order to use Practical Prayer? This is a question that comes up a lot from people involved in traditional religions. The short answer is “no”... Practical Prayer is a spiritual practice that can be added into any framework or belief system. Do I have to give up my religion in order to use Practical Prayer? This is a question that comes up a lot from people involved in traditional religions. The short answer is “no”... Practical Prayer is a spiritual practice that can be added into any framew newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No An Unlikely Duo 1 1 5 5 An Unlikely Duo full Buzzsprout-8924651 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf58a160 How the heck did these two people get onto this podcast? Rev. Bill and Carol talk about their back stories, and the winding spiritual paths that brought them into this unique partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2104 How the heck did these two people get onto this podcast? Rev. Bill and Carol talk about their back stories, and the winding spiritual paths that brought them into this unique partnership.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2097 You cannot pray for money. Or maybe you can. Carol and Rev. Bill take on this very touchy topic with gentle clarity that lets “the big picture” inform our understanding of the relationship between God, money, and us. You cannot pray for money. Or maybe you can. Carol and Rev. Bill take on this very touchy topic with gentle clarity that lets “the big picture” inform our understanding of the relationship between God, money, and us. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No Ten Percent Better 1 1 3 3 Ten Percent Better full Buzzsprout-8924587 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c05f94f Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 2693 Sometimes, when we open ourselves to Good, we only open a little. In this episode Rev. Bill describes a delightful technique that helps us take our self-imposed limitations out of the way of the Good getting even better. Sometimes, when we open ourselves to Good, we only open a little. In this episode Rev. Bill describes a delightful technique that helps us take our self-imposed limitations out of the way of the Good getting even better. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No What You Can Pray For 1 1 2 2 What You Can Pray For full Buzzsprout-8924583 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6019d50c Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence Rev. Bill Marchiony, DD & Carol L. Lawrence 1995 Are there topics that are out of bounds for prayer? Things that we’re not supposed to pray for? And if there are, what are they and how did they get that way? This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org, or the link in the episode description. This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation at newthoughtphilly.org, or the link in the episode description.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=7F976LJ3XW6Y6) Are there topics that are out of bounds for prayer? Things that we’re not supposed to pray for? And if there are, what are they and how did they get that way? This podcast is supported by listeners like you. We’re grateful for your tax-deductible donation newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No What Makes a Prayer Practical? 1 1 1 1 What Makes a Prayer Practical? full Buzzsprout-8924557 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09e4408f Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen.

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★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 Bill Bill 2323 There’s a difference between a Practical Prayer and another kind of prayer. Carol and Rev. Bill dive in to explore and explain what it is. There’s a difference between a Practical Prayer and another kind of prayer. Carol and Rev. Bill dive in to explore and explain what it is. newthought, lawofattraction, unity, sbnr, spiritualbutnotreligious No